2025-26 Student Senate Election
The Toronto District School Board Student Senate is dedicated to representing the voice of over 239,000 students across the largest school board in Canada. This elected body serves as a vital link between students and Student Trustees, Trustees, ensuring that student voices are represented at the Board level. At monthly meetings, Student Senate members address key issues, develop system initiatives, and foster open communication to create meaningful change.
The 2025-26 Student Senate Election will take place on June 3 and 4. TDSB students currently in grades 8, 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to apply. Please see the list below for additional key dates for candidates.
Key 2025 Dates
- April 28 at 4 p.m. – Candidate Information Session
- April 29 – Application Opens
- Check your TDSB student email for the application link!
- May 2 at 6 p.m. – Application Closes
- May 26 to June 4 – Campaigning Period
- June 3 to 4 – Voting Period
Student Senate Positions Available
- 1 President
- 1 Vice-President
- 2 Communications Officers (1 from each Learning Centre)
- 22 Family of Schools Representatives (1 from each FOS)
President of the Student Senate (Open to all students currently in grades 9 to 11)
- Acts as the primary spokesperson for the Student Senate
- Sets meeting dates and agendas in consultation with Vice-President and Staff Advisors
- Chairs all Student Senate meetings
- Works closely with Vice-President and Staff Advisors to plan and organize retreats, conferences and initiatives
- Supports the implementation of all Student Senate initiatives
- Helps facilitate communication among all members of the Student Senate
- Attends all Student Senate meetings, committee meetings, and other events
Vice-President of the Student Senate (Open to all students currently in grades 9 to 11)
- Performs the duties of the President when the President is not available
- Performs specific duties as assigned by the President
- Sets meeting dates and agendas in consultation with President and Staff Advisors
- Works closely with President and Staff Advisors to plan and organize retreats, conferences and initiatives
- Supports the implementation of all Student Senate initiatives
- Helps facilitate communication among all members of the Student Senate
- Attends all Student Senate meetings, committee meetings, and other events
Family of Schools Representative (One per Family of Schools and open to all students currently in grades 8 to 11)
- Takes minutes and attendance at all Student Senate meetings
- Produces and distributes the minutes of all Student Senate meetings in a timely fashion
- Keeps accounts of money spent as well as requests for meetings and retreats, conferences and initiatives
- Commits time to ensure the success of Student Senate initiatives
- Attends all Student Senate meetings, committee meetings, and other events
- Represents the viewpoints and interests of the family of schools
- Communicates with constituent groups such as students, Student Council Presidents, etc.
Communications Officer for the Student Senate (One per Learning Centre and open to all students currently in grades 9 to 11)
- Works closely with President/Vice- President and Staff Advisors to promote Student Senate including all its initiatives
- Creates promotional materials for Student Senate and Student Senate initiatives
- Assists President/Vice-President/FOS Representatives and Staff Advisors with drafting official Student Senate communications
- Maintains Student Senate email account and Social Media accounts in line with all TDSB Policies and Procedures (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
- Attends all Student Senate meetings, committee meetings, and the other events