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Tom Rokeby
Candidate for School Trustee

Tom Rokeby Incumbent

Candidate statement

“I am proud of the work this board has done over the last four years, and would be grateful to have another four years working with this team of incumbent trustee-candidates. Our strategic plan is strong and I too prioritize Literacy and Numeracy, Healthy Environment for Students and Staff, and Reconciliation. I am 100% pro-SOGI.”

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Biography

I have lived in Nanaimo since 1987. I was a member of the last mass grad from NDSS in 1989, and continued my education at Malaspina College and then to UVIC, where I have earned a Bachelors in Canadian History, Bachelors of Fine Arts in Theatre, Teachers Certification and most recently a Masters of Public Administration. Before being elected in 2022, I spent 20 years as a teacher at John Barsby Community School. I have two public school kids, one at NDSS and one in first year Engineering at UBC. My wife and I raise two kunekune hogs, three goats, hens, cats and a dog on our home in South Wellington. I am also the Artistic Director of Reconciliation Theatre, a live theatre touring company that spotlights Indigenous talent. In my spare time I sit on the board of Literacy Central Vancouver Island and enjoy these beautiful lands that we live on, with gratitude to the Snuneymuxw Nation.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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