With his grandchildren enrolled in Yellowknife Education District No. 1 (YK1) schools, Terry Brookes says he has already been approached by constituents to run for a ninth term.

But the longest serving YK1 school board member, would say whether or not he would put his name on the ballot.

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Brookes moved to Yellowknife from Cambridge Bay in 1990 and joined the YK1 school board in 1994.

He became a school board trustee so he could involve himself in his four children's education, he said.

His children have long since graduated from YK1 schools but what inspires Brookes to keep serving is his personal desire to be a part of the evolution of education.

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Having been a school board trustee for nearly 24 years, Brookes said he always makes sure to have three issues for his platform for each election.

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Solving issues is a process, he said.

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In addition to his role with the school board, Brookes is also a soccer referee, a magician and a former treasurer for the Yellowknife Sailing Club.

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The election for school board trustees will take place on October 15, 2018.