School trustees are the members of the District School Board. They are locally-elected representatives of the public, and they are the community’s advocate for public education. They are required to carry out their responsibilities in a manner that assists the board in fulfilling its duties under the Education Act.

A trustee’s role is to maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being and to participate in making decisions that benefit the entire board
district while representing he interests of his or her constituents. Trustees must also communicate the views and decisions of the board back to their
constituents.