Amy Collard has been a dynamic member of the Burlington community for most of her life. Born in Burlington, she graduated from Rolling Meadows and MM Robinson. She places a high value on community engagement and has a long history of volunteerism including Joseph Brant Hospital, Big Sisters and St Christopher's Church.
Amy was a contributing member of several HDSB committees prior to becoming a trustee including the Special Education Advisory Committee (Vice Chair 2007, Chair 2008-2010), Parent Involvement Steering Committee (Inception-2009, Inaugural PIC Conference Co-Chair 2008) and Information Technology for Learners Committee (2007-2009).
Amy is passionate about equity, inclusion and social justice and she embeds these values in her decisions to ensure that all voices are heard and respected.
Committee Membership - 2017
- Ontario Public School Board Association - Director
- Special Education Advisory Committee (2014-present; Vice-Chair 2016-2017)
- Discipline Committee
Standing Committees (2010-present)
- Director's Performance Review - Chair (2011-2012, 2013-2015); Vice Chair (2012-2013)
- Policy, Bylaw and Governance - Chair (2015-present); Vice Chair (2013-2015)
- Consent Agenda Sub-Committee - Chair (2017)
- Delegation Bylaw Sub-Committee - Chair (2016-2017)
- Trustee Code of Conduct Sub-Committee (2016)
- Guiding Principles Sub-Committee - Chair (2016)
- Communications - Chair (2013-2014)
- Inspire Awards Sub-Committee (2016-present)
- Finance and Accountability - Vice Chair (2017)
- Program and Accommodation - Chair (2010-2011)
- Transportation - Vice-Chair (2013-2014)
Executive
- Chair of the Board (2012-2013)
- Vice-Chair of the Board (2011-2012, 2013-2015)
Committee Participation in previous years
- Director’s Hiring Committee, Vice-Chair (2015)
- Parent Involvement Committee (2012-2014)
- Equity and Inclusive Education Committee (2011-2017)
- Information Technology for Learners Committee (2010-2014)
- Audit Committee (2011-2013)
- Chair, Transportation Committee 2015
- Wellness Committee (2010-2011)
- Several Hiring Committees for Superintendents of Education