Trustee Elections 2026

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2026 School Trustee Elections

School District Trustee elections are conducted in accordance with the Local Government Act, which governs local government elections across British Columbia. General local government elections—including elections for School District Trustees—are held every four years.

The next general local election will be held on October 17, 2026.



General elections are a shared responsibility between local governments and Elections BC. General local elections are run in accordance with the Local Government Act, the Local Campaign Financing Act, the Community Charter, the School Act, and election related bylaws.

For information on all aspects of voting or running for office in local government elections, please see information below and/or visit the following external websites:



What Does a School Trustee Do?

School Trustees are locally elected members of the School District’s Board of Education. They represent the public interest in education and serve as advocates for students, families, and the broader community within the school district.

Trustees are required to carry out their responsibilities in a manner that supports the Board in fulfilling its duties under the School Act. Collectively, the Board sets the strategic direction for the district and ensures accountability to the public.

Key responsibilities of a School Trustee include:

  • Focusing on student achievement and well-being
  • Setting district policies and priorities
  • Approving the district’s budget and financial plans
  • Participating in Board decision-making that benefits the entire district
  • Representing and communicating the interests and perspectives of their local community

Trustees act in the best interests of all students and the district as a whole,

rather than advocating for individual schools or issues.





Considering Running for Trustee?

To be eligible as a candidate for school trustee in a local government election, at the time of nomination you must meet ALL of the following criteria:

  • Be a Canadian citizen
  • Be, or will be, 18 years of age on or before voting day (October 17, 2026)
  • Have lived in BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed
  • Have not been disqualified by any law or statute for being nominated, elected or holding office.




Run for School Trustee 2026 - Video


The BC School Trustees Association (BCSTA) provides a comprehensive guide for individuals who are considering running—or running again—for School Trustee. Prospective candidates are encouraged to review this resource to better understand the role, responsibilities, and time commitment involved, as well as the nomination and election process.

BCSTA Candidate Guide



A Trustee Candidate Information session will be held on Monday, August 31st at 6pm at the siya House - 425 Jermyn Ave, Penticton.



School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) Information

For more information on School District No. 67, please visit the following links:



Nomination Package Information

If you are interested in running as a School Trustee candidate in the 2026 General Local Election, you can download a School Trustee Nomination Package.

If you wish to pick up a nomination package, you can do so starting Monday, August 24, 2026 at 8:00am at the School Board Office - 425 Jermyn Ave, Penticton BC. Nomination packages are also available to pick up at the City of Penticton Municipal Office.

The period to file nomination documents is from 9:00am on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 until 4:00pm on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Nomination papers must be filed with the Chief Election Officer, Nicole Bittante.

Papers may be delivered by hand, mail or email:

School Board Office, 425 Jermyn Ave, Penticton, BC V2A 1Z4

Attention: Nicole Bittante, Chief Election Officer

Email: nbittante@sd67.bc.ca



Elections BC Financial Requirements and Reporting

Elections BC will manage the financial requirements and reporting for all election candidates as per the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act. For more information call 1-855-952-0280. For clear step-by-step information about campaign financing, expense limits, and third-party sponsors, see the following selection of Elections BC's guides:





Trustee Electoral Areas

School District No. 67 is divided into the following Trustee Electoral Areas:

  • Electoral Area 1 ( 4 Trustees) – City of Penticton
  • Electoral Area 2 ( 2 Trustees) – District of Summerland
  • Electoral Area 3 ( 1 Trustee) – Electoral Areas D, E, F and I of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

Where trustee electoral areas are established, trustees are elected by electoral area, in accordance with provincial local election legislation.


Questions?

All questions regarding Trustee Elections for School District No. 67 (Okanagan-Skaha) should be directed to the Secretary-Treasurer’s Office.

2026 School Trustee Elections

School District Trustee elections are conducted in accordance with the Local Government Act, which governs local government elections across British Columbia. General local government elections—including elections for School District Trustees—are held every four years.

The next general local election will be held on October 17, 2026.



General elections are a shared responsibility between local governments and Elections BC. General local elections are run in accordance with the Local Government Act, the Local Campaign Financing Act, the Community Charter, the School Act, and election related bylaws.

For information on all aspects of voting or running for office in local government elections, please see information below and/or visit the following external websites:



What Does a School Trustee Do?

School Trustees are locally elected members of the School District’s Board of Education. They represent the public interest in education and serve as advocates for students, families, and the broader community within the school district.

Trustees are required to carry out their responsibilities in a manner that supports the Board in fulfilling its duties under the School Act. Collectively, the Board sets the strategic direction for the district and ensures accountability to the public.

Key responsibilities of a School Trustee include:

  • Focusing on student achievement and well-being
  • Setting district policies and priorities
  • Approving the district’s budget and financial plans
  • Participating in Board decision-making that benefits the entire district
  • Representing and communicating the interests and perspectives of their local community

Trustees act in the best interests of all students and the district as a whole,

rather than advocating for individual schools or issues.





Considering Running for Trustee?

To be eligible as a candidate for school trustee in a local government election, at the time of nomination you must meet ALL of the following criteria:

  • Be a Canadian citizen
  • Be, or will be, 18 years of age on or before voting day (October 17, 2026)
  • Have lived in BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed
  • Have not been disqualified by any law or statute for being nominated, elected or holding office.




Run for School Trustee 2026 - Video


The BC School Trustees Association (BCSTA) provides a comprehensive guide for individuals who are considering running—or running again—for School Trustee. Prospective candidates are encouraged to review this resource to better understand the role, responsibilities, and time commitment involved, as well as the nomination and election process.

BCSTA Candidate Guide



A Trustee Candidate Information session will be held on Monday, August 31st at 6pm at the siya House - 425 Jermyn Ave, Penticton.



School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) Information

For more information on School District No. 67, please visit the following links:



Nomination Package Information

If you are interested in running as a School Trustee candidate in the 2026 General Local Election, you can download a School Trustee Nomination Package.

If you wish to pick up a nomination package, you can do so starting Monday, August 24, 2026 at 8:00am at the School Board Office - 425 Jermyn Ave, Penticton BC. Nomination packages are also available to pick up at the City of Penticton Municipal Office.

The period to file nomination documents is from 9:00am on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 until 4:00pm on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Nomination papers must be filed with the Chief Election Officer, Nicole Bittante.

Papers may be delivered by hand, mail or email:

School Board Office, 425 Jermyn Ave, Penticton, BC V2A 1Z4

Attention: Nicole Bittante, Chief Election Officer

Email: nbittante@sd67.bc.ca



Elections BC Financial Requirements and Reporting

Elections BC will manage the financial requirements and reporting for all election candidates as per the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act. For more information call 1-855-952-0280. For clear step-by-step information about campaign financing, expense limits, and third-party sponsors, see the following selection of Elections BC's guides:





Trustee Electoral Areas

School District No. 67 is divided into the following Trustee Electoral Areas:

  • Electoral Area 1 ( 4 Trustees) – City of Penticton
  • Electoral Area 2 ( 2 Trustees) – District of Summerland
  • Electoral Area 3 ( 1 Trustee) – Electoral Areas D, E, F and I of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

Where trustee electoral areas are established, trustees are elected by electoral area, in accordance with provincial local election legislation.


Questions?

All questions regarding Trustee Elections for School District No. 67 (Okanagan-Skaha) should be directed to the Secretary-Treasurer’s Office.

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