Welcome to the School Board Election information site

Trustee Election

Passionate about K to 12 education? Think about running for your local school board. The election is October 21 and nomination day is September 23.

Campaign school: Running to win

Gear up for the October 21 school board election by attending the ASBA’s Running to win: Campaign school for trustees. School opens with an evening of mixing and mingling with other trustee candidates. The formal programs begins the following day and will focus on the skills and strategies candidates need to run an effective election campaign. Mark your calendar. For more information see the program (PDF–587K) or to register click the link under the location you wish to attend.

Edmonton
May 24/25
Chateau Louis, 11727 Kingsway
Friday Reception: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday Workshop: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Program (PDF–587K)
Register		  

 

Promoting the 2013 School Board Elections
For candidates

About the role of a school trustee
Become a School Trustee brochure (PDF–1.2MB)
What do school trustees do? (DOC–344K)
Is trusteeship for me? (PPTX–293K)
Am I eligible to be a trustee? (PPTX–177K)

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

Relevant legislation
Local Authorities Election Act
School Act

 


 

   For school boards

Promoting the elections
A handbook for school boards (PDF–652K)
Election advertisement (PDF–426K)
Information session advertisement (PDF–426K)
Advertisement template (DOC–195K)
Use this blank template to advertise local events

Encouraging more people to run
Tip sheet (DOC–338K)
School newsletter article (DOC–335K)
Speech to service groups (DOC–358K)
Speech for school councils (DOC–356K)
Letter to the editor (DOC–336K)
Media release (DOC–337K)

Encouraging more people to vote
Action plan (DOC–334K)
School newsletter article (DOC–332K)
Media release (DOC–335K)

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

Relevant legislation
Local Authorities Election Act
School Act