Kitchener · Waterloo Region District School Board
Ahmed Kassadfor School Board Trustee
Strong public schools build strong communities. When schools prioritize student well-being, safety, and educational foundations, the whole community thrives. I'm running to put academics first, build students with the confidence and courage to succeed and take on life's challenges, and make sure every student is supported and every dollar spent delivers real value for Kitchener families.
Campaign Priorities
A clear focus for our schools
My campaign is built on five simple commitments to Kitchener students, parents, and taxpayers.
Focus on Academics
Strong foundations in reading, writing, and math come first. Every student deserves rigorous, high-quality instruction that prepares them for the future.
Confidence & Courage
Schools should build confident and capable young people — students who have the courage to face challenges, recover from setbacks, and believe in their own abilities.
Students' Best Interests First
Board processes and decisions must be transparent and aligned with what is actually best for students — not bureaucracy or politics. Parents as partners: included and informed every step of the way.
High-Value Spending Only
Every tax dollar should deliver real results in the classroom. I will push for high-value, high-return spending and cut what doesn't serve students.
Supports for Students with Special Needs
Every student learns differently. We must protect and strengthen the supports, resources, and staffing that help students with special needs succeed alongside their peers.
About Ahmed
A committed voice for Kitchener families
Ahmed Kassad is a father of three and a member of the Kitchener community who believes that strong public education is the foundation of opportunity. He is running for WRDSB Trustee to bring a parent-and-community-first perspective to the board table.
Ahmed believes trustees should listen first — to students, parents, teachers, and taxpayers — and make decisions grounded in what genuinely helps young people learn, grow, and thrive.
With a focus on academics, student safety, supports and well-being, transparent board processes, and responsible spending, Ahmed is committed to being an accountable and accessible voice for Kitchener at the Waterloo Region District School Board.
Information for Voters
Make sure your vote counts
Municipal elections decide who runs your schools, and many races are won by just a handful of votes. Here is what Waterloo Region voters need to know.
Election day: October 26, 2026
Ontario's municipal elections elect regional councillors, mayors and ward councillors, and school board trustees — including your WRDSB trustee.
Check that you're registered
You can vote if you're a Canadian citizen who lives in Waterloo Region, owns property here, or whose spouse owns property here — and you're on the voters' list.
Check your registrationWhich school board am I voting for?
Every eligible voter is assigned to a school board. By default that's the English public board — the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB).
School board elections explainedHow and where to vote
Voting methods differ by municipality — in Kitchener, check the city's voter information page for in-person locations, dates, and the ID you'll need to bring.
Kitchener voter informationThis summary is based on the non-partisan voter guide published by Waterloo Region Votes. For full details on eligibility, ID requirements, voting methods in each township, and the roles of local government, read their complete guide.
Full voter information guideSupport the Campaign
Donate
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Interac e-Transfer
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Contributions support Ahmed Kassad's campaign for WRDSB Trustee. Please ensure your donation complies with Ontario municipal and school board campaign finance rules, including contribution limits and eligibility requirements.
Show Your Support
Request a lawn sign
A sign on your lawn is one of the most effective ways to help neighbours discover the campaign. Signs are free — just tell us where to bring one and a volunteer will arrange delivery and installation.
Signs are available for addresses within Kitchener. Your details are only used to coordinate delivery.
Get in Touch
Send Ahmed a message
Questions about the campaign, ideas for our schools, or want to volunteer or request a lawn sign? Send a message — every note from a Kitchener neighbour is read and answered.
Prefer email? Write directly to kassad.ahmed@gmail.com.