Richard Karikari

YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO GET INVOLVED

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING

Expand mental health supports for both staff and students
Promote individual excellence with a full learning experience
Endorse student involvement in Durham Elementary Catholic Athletics (DECA)
Improve athletic fields, playgrounds and gymnasiums

COMMUNITY, FAMILY AND FAITH

Strengthen Catholicity and actively support faith participation
Initiate collaborations between all stakeholders while ensuring the integrity of the Board
Build community relations by being a strong advocate for all parents and students
Encourage student community-building programs

POLICY, AND CURRICULUM

Increase the availability of assistive technology for students with learning differences and Special Needs
Ensure culturally relevant resources are available for both staff and students
Expand digital access for the promotion of Board policies and school curriculums
Provide further resources to improve math and literacy scores

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY

Advocate for additional funding for students with learning differences and Special Needs
Improve the use of STEM programs across the Board
Resources to support relevant instruction and de-streamed classes
Make tutoring readily available to support gaps in learning post-pandemic
Champion efforts to identify and eliminate barriers to equitable education