The PRSD is holding a by-election for Wards 4 and 7 and nomination day is quickly approaching. All interested candidates must submit their nomination papers by noon on November 4, 2026.

Between then and now, we want to re-sharing essential information with electors about the roles and responsibilities of a School Board Trustee. We first shared this information duirng the 2025 general election.

Now, onto our first topic...

Did you know... Every School Board Trustee is bound by a legislated Code of Conduct ensuring each member acts with integrity, accountability, and transparency in all official duties?

For the Policy 4: Trustee Code of Conduct sets the high ethical standard that the public expects of its elected representatives and governs how the Board conducts themselves, manages conflicts, and interacts with the Division as a whole.

Core Principles and Values 

Trustees are expected to perform their duties with integrity, accountability, and transparency. Trustees have a duty to act honestly, in good faith, and always in the

best interests of the Division. This means upholding the law and policies and observing the

highest standard of ethical conduct.

Respecting the Decision-Making Process 

A cornerstone of governance is the understanding that decision-making authority lies with the Board as a whole, not with any individual Trustee. The Board acts only by a resolution passed at a public meeting.

One Voice: Individual Trustees must not attempt to bind the Board or express personal views as being on behalf of the Board unless officially authorized to do so.

Accurate Communication: Trustees must accurately communicate the decisions of the Board, even if they disagreed with the vote. This is crucial for fostering respect for the collective decision-making process.

By adhering to this Code of Conduct, Trustees ensure that the focus remains on the students and that Divisional governance is both ethical and efficient.

Nomination Day is November 4

The complete nomination package is available on our elections page.