Wednesday's Assignment about Students Vote and the reasons for my choice， 22 October 2014

• Mayor
• Councillor
• School Board Trustee

Then write down the reason(s) for your choice on your blog.

1.Mayor: Chow, Olivia

 I voted Olivia Chow to be Mayor of Toronto.Although I heard that she is an aggressive person, even sometimes，she couldn't control her temper. but when I looked through her politics and propositions from her website, there are two parts touched my heart. I don't know if some of the politicians will be implemented in good faith their claims, I'd like  trying to trust and support her once.

First,I always focus on the children's favorable policies as a mother, so I agree with her caring better for kids after school plan.

Because she said, As mayor, she will expand after-school recreation programs to help working parents and their children. That will add 1,200 children and 40 neighbourhoods to the after-school program she helped create when she was a city councillor.

The second,I think her transit plan will provide convenience to people.

These are reasons why I voted Chow, Olivia.

2.councillor: Bell,Paul

I am not familiar with those  candidates of this councillors list, but I don't like someone wants to increase Taxes for achieving their desires to become a politician, but despite increase  Taxes burden of  people. Employment pressure and income low have been more severe in Toronto, Some politicians are not concerned about how to help people to improve their lives , but just want to make matters worse in an attempt to increase taxes,I think Shelly  Caroll is a one such representative. 

So, I have to support Bell Paul. At least he still advocated the construction of the subway and kindergarten.

3.School Board Trustee of TDSB：Robert Cerjanec

His views and plans are very detailed on his website, they make clear to understand, I appreciate some of his plans.
 As noted above, as a mother, on the one hand I am concerned more about the beneficial politics for kids . 
On the other hand, as a supply teacher of TDSB, I am also concerned with my own work-related reassure politics.
SO, I agree with some of  contents about  Robert's claims,  I have crossed marked them. such as：

He's running to restore integrity at the TDSB

• I will post my Trustee expenses online with receipts.
• Support the creation of an Ombudsman for the TDSB to enhance accountability and transparency.
• I will act with the highest level of integrity, honesty and professionalism.
• Work to open up TDSB meetings to the public.
• Work to ensure the TDSB budget is open, accountable and transparent.
• Work to improve TDSB policies and procedures in order to ensure accountability and transparency.
• I will build bridges with other Trustees and staff in order to foster a sense of collaboration.
• Work to make the TDSB website simpler and easier to understand.
• I will make decisions in the best interest of students.
• Ensure that every dollar is spent wisely and responsibly.

He's running for Healthy Kids

Nutrition and Physical Education

• Work to expand student nutrition programs in our schools.
• Tie nutrition programs to locally-produced, organic food to have a minimal environmental impact.
• Encouraging a focus on physical education in our schools.

Safe Kids

• Support youth mentorship and after school recreational programs to build community and self-confidence.
• Work to increase bullying prevention programs.
• Work to incorporate conflict resolution and problem solving within our schools, bullying prevention programs and the curriculum.
• Support student-led initiatives to tackle discrimination and promote acceptance of all students.
• Support increases to hall monitors, lunch supervisors and student supervision.
• Ensure that every school is a safe and respectful learning environment.

Supporting Education

• Support programs in athletics, drama, music, French, languages and the arts so students receive a well-rounded educational experience.
• Support outdoor learning to give children an early appreciation for the natural world.
• Support small class sizes and a small student to adult ratio in all classes.
• Support the use of technology in the classroom to meet the needs of today’s learning environment.
• Work to better prepare high school students for post-secondary education and the skilled trades.
• Support tutoring and mentorship in our school system.
• Support and promote diversity in our public schools.
• Work towards a renewed and transparent funding formula for the TDSB.

Special Education

• Work towards providing more support and services for gifted and special needs children.
• Work with parents and stakeholders to address special needs issues.

He's running to build Healthy Schools

No to Cutbacks and Closures

• Oppose cuts to our schools, pools, teachers/support staff, green spaces, outdoor education and recreation programs.
• Advocate for greater public investments in our public schools to strengthen them.

He's running to create Healthy Communities

Working with You

• Directly involve residents, parents, students and educators in the decision making process.
• Hold regular and public ward forums to consult with parents and community members on a regular basis.
• Actively participate in parent councils within Don Valley East to support local issues.
• Send out community updates and create a Trustee website to keep you engaged and informed on TDSB issues.
• Committed to being accountable to all stakeholders.

Supporting our Communities

• Opposing selling off our schools, properties and green spaces to developers.
• Support the creation of daycare spaces and after school programs.
• Work to transform our public schools into community hubs on weeknights and weekends.
• Ensure affordable public use of our school facilities.

Supporting Newcomers and Adults

• Provide support for resources that new immigrants need from the TDSB in order to succeed.
• Support ESL programs, special education, and adult classes in order to ensure every student can achieve their full potential.
• Look at ways to improve TDSB adult education programs for seniors and community members.