Welcome to the School Board Election information site

The October 18 2010 school board elections are a great opportunity for Albertans to get involved in public education - by voting or running as a candidate for school trustee. This section provides information for candidates and school boards. For more information contact , Director of Communications.

Note: this material is provided as general guidance, candidates are encouraged to review the relevant legislation for complete information. See the Local Authorities Election Act and the School Act.* Alberta Education is currently reviewing the School Act and the goal is to introduce a new act in the legislature during the Fall Session, 2010.

 key dates
For candidates

Sign up for ASBA campaign school
Sept. 17 and 18
Learn how to run an effective campaign, deal with the media, make a speech and work a room at this workshop which takes place Sept 17 to 18 at the Ramada Conference Centre in Edmonton. The $120 fee includes an evening reception, lunch and hand-outs. Registration closes September 10, 2010.
Read about the program here
Complete your online registration here
For more information contact

About the role of a school trustee
Become a School Trustee brochure (PDF–3.6MB)
See this online presentation for an explanation of the role of school trustees.
What do school trustees do? (DOC–1.3MB)

Free candidate information sessions
Eligibility requirements (PPT–270K)
The work of school boards (PPT–261K)

School Board Elections
Information Package
The Government of Alberta has published its School Boards Elections Information Package. (PDF–3.38M)

 


 

   For school boards

Promoting the elections
A handbook for school boards (PDF–1.2MB)
Election advertisement (PDF–453K)
Information session advertisement (PDF–442K)
Advertisement template (DOC–1.0MB)
Use this blank template to advertise local events

Encouraging more people to run
Tip sheet (DOC–1.4MB)
School newsletter article (DOC–1.4MB)
Speech to service groups (DOC–1.4MB)
Speech for school councils (DOC–1.4MB)
Letter to the editor (DOC–1.4MB)
Media release (DOC–94K)

Encouraging more people to vote
Action plan (DOC–1.4MB)
School newsletter article (DOC–1.4MB)
Media release (DOC–1.4MB)

School Board Elections
Information Package
The Government of Alberta has published its School Boards Elections Information Package. (PDF–3.38M)