Boards of education share responsibility for public education with the provincial government and the Ministry of Education and Child Care through a co-governance model. The Ministry sets the overall direction for education, including the curriculum, funding and the laws that guide school districts. Boards of education are responsible for overseeing their local school districts in ways that reflect the goals and needs of their communities, while following provincial direction, the School Act and other relevant laws and statutes.
The Richmond Board of Education is comprised of seven locally elected school trustees who work collectively as a single governing body to establish the school district’s vision, set strategic priorities, and oversee the effective operation of the school district. Together, they are committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed.
The next election for school trustees will take place on October 17, 2026. School trustee elections are administered by the City of Richmond and are held concurrently with the municipal election for mayor and Richmond city council.
Trustee Candidate Information 2026
The Richmond School District held a Trustee Candidate Information Session on August 31, 2026, for individuals interested in running for election as a school trustee.
The session provided an overview of the role and responsibilities of school trustees, the work of the Richmond Board of Education, the district’s governance structure and general information about the 2026 school trustee election.
The presentation from the information session is available below for members of the public who would like to learn more about serving as a school trustee. Also included is the Role of the Board of Education policy, which outlines the board’s governance role and responsibilities.
Candidate Resources
2026 School Trustee Election Candidate Information Session Presentation