The upcoming by-election in Ward 6, Strathclair, is a great opportunity for community members to get involved in shaping public education by either voting or running as a candidate for school trustee. The by-election will be conducted under the authority of the Municipal Councils and School Board Elections Act and is scheduled to be held on Friday, February 28, 2025.

Our Senior Election Official, Jody Percival, will begin accepting Nomination Papers starting Friday, January 17, 2025.

 

​​Frequently Asked Questions

We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions regarding the school board elections and information for potential candidates.

• Frequently Asked Questions

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Candidates' Guide

Park West School Division has developed a Candidates' Guide which outlines important information and dates for potential candidates.

• Candidates' Guide

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Candidate Forms

Candidates seeking election for School Trustee must file a Nomination Paper and Declaration, in person with the Senior Election Official (Jody Percival) during the Nomination Period which begins Friday, January 17 to Thursday, January 23 between the hours of 8:30 am and 3:30 pm in the Division Office located at 1126 St Clair Street in Birtle.

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Candidates must obtain on their Nomination Paper a minimum of 25 signatures of voters whose names appear on the Park West School Division's Voters List for the school division ward in which they are seeking election. Names will be subject to verification on the Voter's List, candidates should obtain extra names to ensure that the minimum number of voters is met.  Candidates are well advised to contact the Park West School Division Office to verify the signatures of voters on the Voters List before the nomination period.

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Nomination forms will be available January 2, 2025.

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• Notice of Nominations

• Nomination Forms

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The Board of Trustees

School boards are elected bodies responsible for overseeing the planning and delivery of educational services within specific geographic regions. The structure, responsibilities, and obligations of school boards are defined by provincial legislation, primarily through The Public Schools Act and The Education Administration Act. Within the framework of these laws, school boards also function at the governing level, with the authority to establish local policies.

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The Park West School Division Board of Trustees is entrusted with several key functions, including policy determination, setting the organization’s strategic direction, and developing the annual budget to support educational goals. Their role is primarily focused on high-level governance, ensuring these policies and strategies are effectively implemented. Rather than engaging in the day-to-day operations, the Board emphasizes long-term decision-making that steers the division towards its broader goals and ensures continued educational excellence.

• Role of the Board

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Trustee Indemnities

Trustees are paid an indemnity as compensation for their work on behalf of the Board.  The indemnity is paid monthly and trustees are not expected to record the regular meeting hours.  The annual indemnity ranges from $6,675 to $8,700 depending on the position held. 

• Park West School Division By-Law #03-24

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The Manitoba School Boards Association

The Manitoba School Boards Association is a voluntary organization of public school boards in Manitoba. The mission of the Manitoba School Boards Association is to enhance the work of locally elected school boards through leadership, advocacy and service, and to champion the cause of public education for all students in Manitoba.

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• MSBA's Guide to School Boards and Trusteeship in Manitoba

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