Our Mission

The British Columbia School Trustees Association (BCSTA) champions good governance practices among school boards through professional development and advocacy, ensuring that students in British Columbia thrive and reach their fullest potential.

BCSTA Knows that:

  1. A high-quality public education system is the foundation of a democratic society.
  2. Improving student achievement is the key work of locally elected boards of education.
  3. The interests of B.C. students are best met through local decision-making with an engaged community.
  4. We provide a strong, representative voice for boards of education throughout the province.
  5. We build effective boards of education by providing development, communications and support services.

Review our policy book for more details, including information our values.