Vote for Andrew Waters for Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Ward 11 Trustee
on March 3, 2025
As a passionate advocate for public education, student achievement, and parent engagement, I am not satisfied with the status quo.
Often TDSB staff are not responsive to student's needs especially when parents are advocating for the needs of their children and the broader community. To the point where the bureaucratic approach makes it extremely difficult for parents to engage in and support their children's learning.
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I am seeking to be a Trustee to be an advocate for individual students and families to recieve a high quality education and necessary supports. To hold TDSB staff accountable to achieve to a supportive and enriching learning environment for the students, parents, and educators of TDSB.
I will:
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PRESS for Excellence
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PRESS for Transparency
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PRESS for Responsiveness
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PRESS for Accountability

Andrew Waters
I am a devoted leader committed to elevating educational standards and ensuring fair opportunities for all students.
I am a life long dedicated public servant for Toronto, Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), qualified teacher, and former TDSB staff.
In addition to my professional duties, I am actively involved in volunteer work.​ As an involved parent with my children's School Advisory Council (5 years, 2 as co-chair) and the TDSB's Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) (5 years, 2 as co-chair), I strongly support parent engagement. Most recently I also joined the French Student Achievement Community Advisory Committee.
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As an experienced manager I have held roles in many areas including operations, policy, finance, and strategic planning that support Parks & Recreation, Housing, and Customer Experience (311).
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​I am also currently volunteering as the President of the City of Toronto Administrative, Professional, Supervisory Association (COTAPSA), an organization with the dual mandate of representing non-union and management employees' interests and supporting the effective administration of the City.​
​​I have a passion for learning. I understand the challenges that many students face as I am dyslexic. With the proper support, I was able to accomplish my goals throughout my educational journey. My academic achievements include:
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CPA
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Ontario Certified Teacher
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Bachelor of Education
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Bachelor of Commerce
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Master of Public Policy Administration & Law
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My life and career reflect a dedication to community involvement, parent engagement in education, public service excellence, and financial management.
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PRESS Priorities
Excellence
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Dedicated to implementing programs that enhance student learning, support mental well-being, and foster a safe and inclusive school environment.
Transparency
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Ensuring that existing resources and staff are used efficiently and effectively and advocating for transparency and accountability from the Toronto District School Board as well as the Ministry of Education.
Responsiveness
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Building strong partnerships with parents, community organizations, and local businesses to create a collaborative network for the benefit of students and their families.
Accountability
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Holding the school and board staff to account and not allowing them to stick to the status quo or path of least resistance. Press for change where warranted by using existing policies or introducing new ones.
Key Election Details
TDSB Ward 11 (Don Valley West)
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Vote In-Person
Saturday, February 22 & Sunday, February 23, 2025
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Two days of advance voting from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Locations can be found using My Vote
Monday, March 3, 2025
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Election day is from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Vote at your assigned voting place. Locations can be found using My Vote