The next School Trustee Election will be held on October 17, 2026.
School trustee elections occur every four years as part of BC’s general local elections.
In School District 60, seven trustees will be elected to serve a four‑year term (2026–2030).
Trustee Electoral Areas
Area 1 – 1 Trustee
Cecil Lake, Goodlow, Clayhurst
Area 2 — 1 Trustee
Prespatou, Buick, Rose Prairie, Doig River First Nation, Blueberry River First Nation, North Pine, Montney, Wonowon (East)
Area 3 — 1 Trustee
District of Hudson’s Hope, Upper Cache, Tsay Keh Dene Nation, Williston Lake
Area 4 — 1 Trustee
District of Taylor, Baldonnel, Two Rivers
Area 5 — 3 Trustees
City of Fort St. John, The Upper Halfway, Halfway River First Nations, Wonowon (West), Charlie Lake, Pink Mountain, and north to Mile 225 on the Alaska Highway
Key Dates
Pre‑campaign period begins: July 20, 2026
Nomination period: September 1–11, 2026
Campaign period begins: September 19, 2026
General Voting Day: October 17, 2026
Disclosure statement deadline: January 15, 2027
Late disclosure deadline: February 16, 2027
What School Trustees Do
School trustees are locally elected members of the Board of Education who provide leadership and oversight for the public education system. As a corporate board, trustees work together to set the district’s strategic direction, establish local policies, approve budgets and capital plans, and hire and oversee the Superintendent, who manages day‑to‑day operations. Their decisions must serve the best interests of all students across the district, not just those in their electoral area.
Trustees ensure transparent, accountable governance by engaging with families and community members, hearing student and family appeals, and representing the public’s educational priorities. They operate within the framework set by the Ministry of Education and the School Act, focusing on student achievement, well‑being, and long‑term planning rather than daily administrative tasks.
Serving as the vital link between the community and the public education system, trustees dedicate significant time to meetings, preparation, and community representation—helping shape a strong, responsive, and student‑centered school district.
Running for School Trustee
Nomination Process
Candidates must submit a completed nomination package during the official nomination period. September 1 – 11, 2026
Who Can Run
To be eligible, candidates must:
Be a Canadian citizen
Be 18 years of age or older on General Voting Day
Have lived in BC for at least six months before Nomination Day
Not be disqualified under the School Act or other legislation
Employees of the Board of Education must take a leave of absence starting on the first day of the nomination period and must resign if elected.
There is no requirement to live within the school district or electoral area. Candidates may run in only one electoral area.
Information Session – Financing and Advertising Rules
Elections BC is offering information sessions for local candidates on financing and advertising on the rules in the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act.
- Thursday, May 28, 2026, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Register Now - Thursday, July 30, 2026, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Register Now
Questions?
If you have any questions about becoming a Trustee, please contact
School District 60 (PRN)
Londa Livingstone, Chief Elections Officer
(250) 262-6006
Llivingstone@prn.bc.ca