The British Columbia School Trustees Association
Serving and supporting B.C.’s boards of education since 1905.
BCSTA is driven by the following beliefs and goals:
A high-quality public education system is the foundation of a democratic society
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
Providing a strong, representative voice for boards of education throughout the province is important
Helping to build effective boards by providing development, communications and support services
The work of a trustee
Trustees engage their communities in building and maintaining a school system that reflects local priorities, values and expectations. Boards are accountable to the people they serve.
ABOUT TRUSTEESOur local voices matter
Driven by their central purpose, and confirmed by studies across Canada and North America, boards of education are making a positive difference in the lives of our students.
PDF DOWNLOADFocusing on results
Beyond responsibility, there is considerable evidence that boards of education can and do positively affect student success and well-being.
READ MORENews
BCSTA Staffing Announcements
May 4, 2021
By BCSTA
Jodi Olstead, BCSTA’s director of finance and human resources, will be retiring as of July 31, 2021. Elaine Teng, currently BCSTA’s assistant to finance, will be assuming the role of director of finance effective August 1, 2021.
2021 BCSTA Student Citizenship Scholarship Recipients
May 4, 2021
By BCSTA
Each year BCSTA selects graduating B.C. public school students who have displayed exemplary citizenship within their school and community as recipients of the BCSTA Student Citizenship Scholarship.
Ministry of Education
COVID-19 Information
“The British Columbia Ministry of Education is working with all 60 school districts, independent school authorities, First Nations schools and education partners to support a coordinated approach in response to COVID-19. The health and safety of school staff, students, parents and communities is the highest priority.”
BCSTA HUB
The BCSTA HUB is our member’s area.
Items such as district policies, meeting minutes, the Learning Guide, discussions and more can be found here.
Contact
4th floor – 1580 West Broadway
Vancouver, B.C. V6J 5K9
Phone: 604-734-2721