2026 School Trustee Election

School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan)

• District Purpose, Cultural Values, and Overarching Goal
• Role of School Boards
• Trustee Handbook (being updated)
• Central Okanagan Board of Education Policies
• District Long Term Facilities Plan (being updated)
• Equity in Action for Truth and Reconciliation 2025-2030
• Strategic Plan (being updated)
• Catchment Area Maps
• Meeting Dates and Times
• Policy 190 - Trustee Expenses

BC School Act (Manual of School Law – K-12) Relevant Sections: (Part 4 – School Trustees, Division 3 – Elections (Page C-35) and Division 5 – Election Proceedings (Page C-46)

Ministry of Education and Child Care

• School Trustee Election Procedures in B.C.
• Framework for Enhancing Student Learning

BCSTA 2026 Elections Page

British Columbia School Trustees Association (BCSTA) Candidates Guide

Elections BC: Guide to Local Elections Campaign Financing in B.C

• Candidate, Elector Organizations and their Financial Agents
• Resources - General Local Elections (Ministry of Municipal Affairs)
• Candidate Videos (Ministry of Municipal Local Government)

• Local Government Act
• Local Government Election Regulation, B Reg. 380/93
• Local Elections Campaign Financing Act
• Local Elections Statute Amendment Act

Election Period: January 1, 2026 – September 18, 2026

Pre Campaign Period: July 20 – September 18, 2026

Nomination Period (BC-wide): September 1, 2026 – September 11, 2026

Declaration of Candidates: September 11, 2026

Challenge of Nomination Deadline: September 15, 2026

Candidate Withdrawal Deadline: September 18, 2026

Candidate Endorsement Withdrawal Deadline: September 18, 2026

Campaign Period: September 19, 2026 – October 17, 2026

Voting Day (General): October 17, 2026                                                                                                                      

Disclosure Statement Filing Deadline: January 15, 2027

Late filing deadline for disclosure statements (with $500 fee): February 16, 2027