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 Role of Boards
Trustees engage their communities to reflect local priorities, values and expectations. Boards are accountable to the people they serve.
ABOUT TRUSTEESLocal Voices Matter
Driven by their central purpose, and confirmed by studies, boards of education are making a positive difference in the lives of our students.
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Beyond responsibility, there is considerable evidence that boards of education can and do positively affect student success and well-being.
READ MORENews
Have You Heard of Conseil Scolaire Francophone?
May 18, 2023
By BCSTA
The Conseil scolaire francophone (CSF) is a public board of education that serves over 6,300 students in 47 French-language schools throughout the entire province of British Columbia.
Delta School District Students Create Rain Garden
May 8, 2023
By BCSTA
Delta Secondary students’ vision to make a positive difference to their environment has led to the creation of a rain garden at the school.
Virtual Orientations
In partnership with the Ministry of Education and Child Care, BCSTA will be hosting webinars for members and district senior staff.
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.
Learning Guides
BCSTA’s Updated Learning Guides are a valuable resource for boards of education.
BCSTA HUB
Trustees can access items such as district policies, meeting minutes, the Learning Guide, discussions and more on the BCSTA HUB.
Contact
4th floor – 1580 West Broadway
Vancouver, B.C. V6J 5K9
Phone: 604-734-2721