Certified candidate

Bessy Stergiou

Candidate in Trustee, Durham Catholic District School Board.

Board: Durham Catholic District School Board
Electorate: All English Catholic school electors in the City of Pickering
Seats: 1
Race status: Competitive

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Campaign website

Eligible information by issue

Budget/facilities

Publisher-attributed candidate statement

The AjaxPickering.ca profile for Bessy Stergiou presents support for coordinating school-facility planning with community growth.

AjaxPickering.ca

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I will work with the school board, municipal and regional officials, and the province to plan facilities around growth, improve school-zone safety, and direct resources toward frontline student needs.

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Publisher-attributed candidate statement

The AjaxPickering.ca profile for Bessy Stergiou presents support for seeking efficiencies away from the classroom.

AjaxPickering.ca

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I will ask tough questions, expect measurable results, seek efficiencies away from the classroom, and explain spending decisions clearly to families.

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Governance/family/community engagement

Candidate-provided statement

The campaign says Bessy Stergiou is running to ensure parents have a respected voice in every decision.

Bessy Stergiou

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I’m running to strengthen math and literacy, protect Catholic education, and ensure parents have a respected voice in every decision.

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Special/inclusive education

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Student learning/achievement

Candidate-provided statement

The campaign says Bessy Stergiou is running to strengthen math and literacy.

Bessy Stergiou

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I’m running to strengthen math and literacy, protect Catholic education, and ensure parents have a respected voice in every decision.

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Student well-being/safety

Publisher-attributed candidate statement

The AjaxPickering.ca profile for Bessy Stergiou identifies student mental-health supports as an investment priority.

AjaxPickering.ca

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I would prioritize proven programs, frontline staff, and student mental-health supports—investments that directly improve learning, well-being, and each child’s opportunity to succeed.

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Publisher-attributed candidate statement

The AjaxPickering.ca profile for Bessy Stergiou presents support for coordination on safe school routes and reliable student transportation.

AjaxPickering.ca

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As trustee, I would advocate for coordination on safe school routes and reliable transportation for students.

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