By Clare Hoffman, candidate for School Trustee, Salt Spring Island
I am committed to:
Open, transparent governance that families and staff can follow and trust Putting resources where they matter most, in our classrooms, while keeping the budget balanced Building community and a sense of belonging for every student Being approachable, and listening before I decide Why I'm runningI'm a parent of two children, one at Fulford Elementary and one at GISS. Since 2019 I have chaired the Parent Advisory Council at Fulford Elementary, and since 2022 I have represented our school at the District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC).
I feel pulled to represent the families around me and to bring my experience to the board in a way that takes into account how the community is reading decisions that effect the lives of district students and families directly. The roles that I taken have given me a front-row seat to how our schools and our district wo…