The British Columbia School Trustees Association

The British Columbia School Trustees Association (BCSTA) champions good governance practices among school boards through exceptional professional development and province-wide advocacy, all dedicated to ensuring the success of every student across British Columbia. As the sole nonpartisan organization representing democratically and locally elected boards of education, BCSTA has been a steadfast champion for
good governance in public education for 120 years.

Public education matters to us, and we know it matters to you too.

Boards of education across B.C. are thankful to live, work and learn on traditional territories across the province. BCSTA is committed to reconciliation as we support our members in this work.

The BCSTA knows that:

A high-quality public education system is the foundation of a strong democracy

Improving student achievement is the key work of locally elected boards of education

The interests of B.C. students are best met through local decision-making with an engaged community

A strong and unified voice for boards of education throughout the province is key to the success of the public education system

Through their unique role as governors of their local education system, boards create vibrant learning environments where students can thrive and reach their full potential

Advocacy
Work

The BCSTA is a champion of public education, and through our collective work, we

The Role of
Boards

Trustees engage their communities to reflect local priorities, values and expectations. Boards are accountable to the people they serve.

Vote Public
Education

This election BCSTA is highlighting three priorities identified by members from across the province. Education Matters!

News

BCSTA Advocates for Increased K–12 Funding in 2026 Budget Submission

June 23, 2025

VANCOUVER, B.C. (June 23, 2025) — The British Columbia School Trustees Association (BCSTA) is pleased to announce the release of its 2026 Budget Submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. This annual advocacy effort represents the collective voice of all school trustees and Boards of Education

Your Advocacy Matters: CPR and AED Training now in Grade 10 PHE Curriculum

April 29, 2025

Last year, the BCSTA participated in the CPR learning engagement meeting with the Ministry of Education and Child Care and recently received follow up information on the results of this engagement and advocacy. See the full letter here: dOWNLOAD

BCSTA Appoints New Board of Directors at Annual General Meeting

April 28, 2025

Vancouver, B.C. – The British Columbia School Trustees Association (BCSTA) is pleased to announce the election of its new Board of Directors during the association’s Annual General Meeting, held this past weekend. School trustees and boards of education came together during the event to elect directors and to debate and

Trustee Knowledge Series

BCSTA’s Indigenous Education Committee has launched the Trustee Knowledge Series in response to the B.C. Tripartite Education Agreement to help trustees, as well as members of the general public, learn more about Indigenous issues in education.

2026 Provincial Budget Submission

BCSTA’s ambitious 2026 Budget Submission is built from the advocacy efforts of member boards. Learn more about how we continue to champion K-12 public education in British Columbia

BCSTA Portal

Trustees can access items such as district policies, meeting minutes, the Learning Guide, discussions and more on the BCSTA Portal.

Contact

4th floor – 1580 West Broadway
Vancouver, B.C. V6J 5K9
Phone: 604-734-2721