About Brandan James Cescolini
Brandan is an entrepreneur who has founded his own businesses and holds a degree from Western University with a specialization in Accounting. A graduate of Cardinal Carter Catholic High School, his background in business and finance has provided him with the skills to make fiscally responsible decisions and ensure taxpayer dollars are managed wisely.
Brandan has worked with elected officials at all levels of government, gaining valuable experience in public policy, community engagement, and advocacy. Combined with his business and financial expertise, this experience has prepared him to provide strong leadership and thoughtful decision-making.
As a candidate for York Catholic District School Board Trustee, Brandan is committed to promoting academic excellence, supporting safe schools, strengthening partnerships between parents, students, and educators, and ensuring every decision puts students first.
WHO I REPRESENT
15
Schools
5,000+
Students
90,000+
Residents
3
Communities
MY PLATFORM
Academic Excellence
"Schools should focus on the basics while preparing students for lifelong success."
I will support:
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A stronger focus on reading, writing, mathematics, science, and technology.
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High academic standards that reward merit, hard work, and a commitment to achievement.
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Teaching students strong financial literacy and essential life skills that prepare them for real‑world success.
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Promoting mental health awareness and ensuring students have access to meaningful resources and support.
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Protecting merit-based admissions for specialized programs including IB, AP, Sports, and Arts.
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Identify learning gaps and ensure every student has a fair opportunity to succeed.
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Stricter enforcement of the cellphone ban to remove distractions in the classroom.
More Funding for our Classrooms
"Our schools should put students first and ensure every tax dollar is spent wisely."
I will work to:
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Prioritize smaller class sizes so students receive more individual attention.
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Expand support and resources for special education and students with diverse learning needs.
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Promote development of new schools in rapidly growing communities.
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Expand air conditioning and improve aging school infrastructure.
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Maintain a balanced budget, reduce unnecessary spending on consultants and bureaucracy.
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Expand financial audits and improve transparency.
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Ensure more tax dollars are directed into classrooms instead of administration.
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Strong communication with parents to ensure their voices are heard and reflected.
Faith & Catholic Education
"Keeping faith at the heart of our schools."
I will support:
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Protecting and strengthening the Catholic identity that makes our schools unique.
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Promoting Catholic values of faith, compassion, respect, integrity, and service.
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Helping students develop academically, spiritually, and morally to prepare them for a lifetime of leadership.
Safer Schools For ALL
"Students and educators deserve safe, respectful learning environments that are free from violence, disruption, and distraction."
I will work to:
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Restore educational presentations from YRP School Resource Officers that promote safety, and positive community relationships.
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Oppose the construction of drug injection sites near schools.
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Keep drugs, violence, and criminal activity away from schools.
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Support student mental health while maintaining safe, orderly classrooms where learning comes first.
Parents, Partnership & Unity
"Strong schools are built through partnership & unity."
I believe:
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Parents, students and educators should work together to support student success.
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Schools should encourage open communication and transparency.
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The Board should respect parental involvement in decisions.
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Schools should focus on education, not unnecessary politics.
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Classroom discussions should remain age appropriate and focused on student learning.
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Every student should be treated with dignity and respect, and discrimination, hate, and violence should never be tolerated.
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Keeping the Canadian flag proudly displayed in our schools.
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Continuing the singing of Canada’s national anthem.
Endorsements
Bruce Yu
Former YRDSB Student Trustee & Student Senate Chair
YRDSB Trustee Candidate Aurora / Stouffville
Robert Kolosowski
YRDSB Finance and Property Committee Chair (2025 - present)
YRDSB Trustee (2024 - present)
Shelley Wister-Smith
Former Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation Branch President in District 16 (York Region)