Where can I get more information about becoming a School Board Trustee?

The nomination process for School Trustee candidates is the same as for Council candidates. You can get a general idea of what to expect before, during, and after the general local elections by reviewing the videos on the Provincial website.

The Ministry of Education provides general information on School Trustee Election Procedures. The document linked below provides a good overview of these procedures:

• School Trustee Election Procedures in British Columbia

The BC School Trustee's Association (BCSTA) provides information for prospective School Board Trustee Candidates. You are encouraged to review the following pages and documents before deciding whether to run for School Trustee:

• General Information on Trustee Elections
  • Putting Students first: A guide for School Trustee Candidates (pdf)
• What do Trustees do?
  • The Role of Boards of Education and Trustees in BC (pdf)
  • Boards of Education are Essential (pdf)

Other information from School District 40:

• Policy 2 - Board Annual Work Plan
• 2022-2023 Board Meeting Schedule
• Trustee Elections Bylaw No. 2022-TE-SD40-01