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 the 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.
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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
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The BCSTA is a champion of public education, and through our collective work, we
Vote Public Education
This election BCSTA is highlighting three priorities identified by members from across the province. Education Matters!
The Role of Boards
Trustees engage their communities to reflect local priorities, values and expectations. Boards are accountable to the people they serve.
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 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
