What are the roles of boards of education and trustees?

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Boards of education share a co-governance relationship with the provincial government through the Ministry of Education and Child Care. The BC School Trustees Association (BCSTA) supports member boards in this relationship.

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The Ministry of Education and Child Care sets the general direction for K-12 education, including the curriculum, funding amounts and the legal framework within which boards operate.

 

Boards are responsible for governing school districts based on the educational aspirations of their local communities and in accordance with the policy direction established by government.

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Credit: BCSTA website

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