A stronger voice for students & families

Tamer Elkateb, Ph.D., P.Eng.

Candidate for School Board Trustee — Mississauga, Wards 2 & 8

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Tamer Elkateb standing outdoors in front of a maple tree, arms crossed

Five priorities for better schools

My commitment to Wards 2 & 8, built on governance experience and a focus on outcomes for students and families.

Governance and accountability

Independent financial oversight committee
Quarterly public financial reporting
Separation of governance from day-to-day administration

Academic excellence

Focus on academic skills and career readiness, rather than ideologies
Target instructional attendance
Long-term establishment of standardized exams

Mental health & special education

Timely access to mental health and special education supports
Reducing achievement gaps
Focus on successful return to attendance

Student behavior and safety

Inclusive environments with zero tolerance for bullying and hate
Holding students accountable for their actions
Mitigation of incident recurrence and promoting positive growth

Parents and community engagement

Local advisory councils from parents and community
Mechanisms to evaluate the impact of board decisions
Empowering the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)

Mark your calendar

Election Day — October 26, 2026

Voting details for Peel District School Board trustee races (advance voting windows, online/telephone voting, and voting locations) are set by the City of Mississauga. Add confirmed dates and links here once available.

Where to confirm details

City of Mississauga elections office — official voter information, ID requirements, and advance poll schedule.

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