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.
Superintendent
Robert Eatough
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