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Mark Allan Robinson
Candidate for School Trustee

Mark Allan Robinson Incumbent

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School Trustee

Board Governance

How should the school board make decisions, engage the public and account for its work?

How trustees set direction, consult families, staff and the public, make and explain decisions, and oversee district policy and operations.

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School Trustee

Education Funding

What is your approach to school district funding and budgets?

Provincial funding, the district budget, and how resources are allocated among schools, programs and services.

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School Trustee

School Safety & Culture

What is your approach to safety and culture in schools?

School culture, physical and psychological safety for students and staff, and how concerns and incidents are raised and addressed.

No statement found

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School Trustee

Staffing

What should the district do to recruit and retain teachers and support staff?

Staffing levels, recruitment and retention of teachers, education assistants and support staff, and their working conditions.

No statement found

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School Trustee

Student & Staff Wellbeing

How should schools support the wellbeing of students and staff?

Mental and physical health supports, food programs, and services for students and staff navigating complex needs.

No statement found

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School Trustee

Inclusive Education

How should the district support students with diverse learning needs?

Supports for students with disabilities and diverse learning needs, and individual education plans.

No statement found

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School Trustee

Indigenous Education

What is your approach to Indigenous education and reconciliation in schools?

Indigenous student success, Indigenous knowledge and languages in schools, and the district’s relationships with local First Nations.

No statement found

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School Trustee

Facilities & Enrolment

How should the district plan for school facilities and changing enrolment?

School capacity, new and aging buildings, catchment areas, and long-range facilities planning.

No statement found

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Education

What are your priorities for education and schools in Nanaimo?

How local schools can support student learning and well-being, provide inclusive and accessible education, and plan for changing enrolment, staffing, and facility needs.

No statement found

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Childcare & Families

What are your priorities for childcare and families?

Childcare availability and affordability, and local programs, services and spaces for children, youth and families.

No statement found

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Voting in Nanaimo

How to vote

Official details come from the City of Nanaimo. Check their site for last-minute changes.

General Voting Day

Saturday, 17 October, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

Nanaimo uses a vote-anywhere system, so you can vote at any City voting location. The Protection Island Fire Hall is open 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Voting locations map

Advance and mail voting

Advance voting is at Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Road, on Wednesday, 7 October and Wednesday, 14 October, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

Apply to vote by mail by 4 p.m. on Friday, 16 October. Completed ballots must reach the Chief Election Officer by 8 p.m. on Saturday, 17 October.

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