Just a short note about Rob Davis (a Toronto Catholic School Trustee) and his Toronto Boot Camp for school trustees. A week ago, I had the opportunity to attend his basic training Boot Camp for trustees; more are probably going to be offered, and I think this is a good thing. Some readers may not align themselves with Rob Davis’s conservative political positions, and some may have concerns about public funding for Catholic schools. However, the idea of prepping potential candidates is a good one, and Rob Davis deserves credit for this experiment. This Boot Camp was prompted by the provincial takeover of the Toronto Catholic School Board and by revelations of inappropriate and possibly illegal conduct by some of the trustees on the board. Although personable and intelligent, Mr. Davis and his guest speakers did not sugar coat the training for the potential recruits. This is a very difficult job, and the pay is not commensurate with the responsibilities and workload that a trustee faces. Tips were offered on how to avoid conflict of interest allegations, campaign and raise money effectively, and maintain a work-life balance. If you think you may have a calling to become a school trustee, you can contact Mr. Davis at campaignsolutions@hotmail.com