School District No. 57 School Board Trustees (total board seats = 7) have the job to engage their communities in building and maintaining a school system that reflects local priorities, values and expectations. School trustees guide the work of their school district and set plans, policies and the annual budget – they work to develop and provide district level strategic goals and directions.
What are the roles of boards of education and trustees?
Boards of education share a co-governance relationship with the provincial government through the Ministry of Education and Child Care. BCSTA supports member boards in this relationship.
The Ministry of Education and Child Care sets the general direction for K-12 education, including the curriculum, funding amounts and the legal framework within which boards operate. School district Boards (Trustees) are responsible for governing school districts based on the educational aspirations of their local communities and in accordance with the policy direction established by government.
What do Trustees do? BC School Trustees Association (BCSTA)
We have ward system – this means there are 5 trustees positions from/for presenting the Prince George area, 1 Trustee position from/for Mackenzie and 1 Trustee position for/from Robson Valley.
We have 2 vacancies for Trustees for/from the Prince George electoral area that are being voted on June 17th, 2023.
We have provided information on how to votes along links below to help with researching the candidates.
DPAC is collaborating on hosting an All-Candidates Forum this Thursday June 8 @ 6pm at Vanier Hall
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Advance Voting Details & Instructions
Electoral Area – Prince George Trustee Electoral Area No. 1:
City of Prince George AND Electoral Area A, C, D, E, F, G
Wednesday June 7, 2023 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday June 13, 2023 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Advance Voting polls are at the School District 57 head office (2100 Ferry Ave.)
No Need to Register!
Voters must present at least two (2) pieces of acceptable identification at the voting station
that show proof of identify and place of residence. At least one of the two forms of ID must
contain a signature (see below).
Voting Day – June 17th
On Voting Day polling stations will be open from
8 a.m. to 8 p.m at the following elementary schools:
- Glenview Elementary School (7310 Cluff Rd.)
- Heritage Elementary School (257 Anderson St.)
- Malaspina Elementary School (7900 Malaspina Blvd.)
- Pineview Elementary School (8515 Old Cariboo Hwy.)
- as well as the Van Bien Training Centre (311 Wilson Cres.)
Voters must present at least two (2) pieces of acceptable identification at the voting station
that show proof of identify and place of residence. At least one of the two forms of ID must
contain a signature. Examples of valid ID are:
- BC Driver’s License
- BC Identification Card
- BC Care Card/Gold Care Card
- Credit Card/Debit Card
- Canadian Passport
- Property Tax Notice
- Certificate of Canadian Citizenship
- Government-Issued Military ID
- Firearms Possession/Acquisition License
- Certificate of Indian Status
- Utility bill
- Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and
- Vehicle License (issued by ICBC)
Note: Combination BC Services Card and BC Driver’s License only count as one (1) form of
acceptable identification. A second piece of identification will be required.
Information Resources & Links
Resources: Elections – District / Board of Education – School District No. 57 (Prince George) (sd57.bc.ca)
Media: How to vote in the School District 57 byelection in June – Prince George Citizen
Platforms:
Meet the SD57 by-election trustee candidates (1 / 2) – My Prince George Now
Meet the SD57 by-election trustee candidates (2 / 2) – My Prince George Now
All-Candidates Forum: Thursday June 8 at 6pm at Vanier Hall
The most important reason to maintain our
current system of governance (through
local boards of education) is that boards can
make a difference a difference in student
achievement outcomes. That, in fact, is
their key purpose. Studies in Canada and
across North America have confirmed that:
when they are practicing good governance,
focusing on a clear vision for student
achievement and well-being, directing
resources to achieve that vision, recruiting
a strong superintendent and management
teams, and collaborating with that team,
boards of education have a significant
positive effect on student achievement.WHY BOARDS OF EDUCATION ARE ESSENTIAL – BC School Trustees Association
Please go out and VOTE! Your voice matters!
Email us anytime with any questions at exec@sd57dpac.ca.
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