Platform

Student Achievement & Wellbeing

Schools must prioritize strong academics and the foundational skills students need to thrive. Bruce will work to:

• Maintain merit-based admissions for specialized programs like IB

• Ensure every board-level decision is measured against its impact on student achievement and wellbeing

• Support special education students with the resources, staffing and individualized programming they need to succeed

• Setting clear, measurable standards for academic outcomes across all schools

Safe Schools

Every student deserves a learning environment that is safe, respectful, and free from distraction. Bruce will work to: 

• Restrictions on cell phones so students can focus on the learning that matters

• Strengthen bullying prevention programs and ensure consistent enforcement across all schools

• Keep classrooms focused on learning by keeping divisive geopolitical conflicts out of schools

• Promote respect, civility, and inclusion among students and staff

• Ensure clear protocols are in place to address safety concerns quickly and transparently, working with our police partners

Listening to Parents 

Parents are essential partners in their children's education. Bruce will work to:

• Return every parent phone call and email in a timely, respectful manner

• Hold regular community meetings and listening sessions across the ward

• Make trustee communication clear and accessible

Responsible Spending  

The YRDSB must be transparent, accountable and disciplined with its $1.8 billion budget. Bruce will: 

• Streamline administrative layers so more funding flows directly to classrooms, teachers, and students

• Strengthen trustee oversight and responsible decision-making

• Ensure teaching and guest speaker presentations are age-appropriate and provide real value