On October 17, 2026, elections will be held for Mayor, eight City Councillors and seven school trustees for a four-year term. The election of school trustees who sit on the Burnaby Board of Education is organized by the City of Burnaby to coincide with the elections for Mayor and City Council.
If you are interested in standing for election as a school trustee or have questions about the process, contact the City of Burnaby’s Election Office at 604-294-7088, email elections@burnaby.ca, or visit their website here for key dates and other important information.
The Burnaby Board of Education is made up of seven elected school trustees. The Board’s primary function is to establish procedures and guidelines for the operation of public schools within the Burnaby School District.
In accordance with the School Act, the Board is responsible for producing a budget, administering expenditures, and liaising with individual schools through the School Trustee Liaison Program.
General information on the school district, its operations and programs is available from the Secretary-Treasurer’s office, 604-296-6900, ext. 661004, by email board@burnabyschools.ca and by exploring the district’s website.
Learn More
General Local Election Information From the City of Burnaby
Resources for Candidates by the British Columbia School Trustees Association
Provincial Government School Trustee Election Procedures
Newly Elected Board of Education Sworn in – November 2022