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What are the qualities of a successful School Trustee?

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Composition of the Central Okanagan Board of Education

What School Trustees do

The Board of Education
Prepared to put students first
Successful School Trustees put the needs of students first.  They run for office because they are committed to making things better for the students in the public education system.

Not necessarily an "education expert"
School Trustees don't have to be an "education expert" to serve.  The ideal Board of Education includes people from all walks of life.  Although the Central Okanagan Trustees are elected regionally, the effective School Trustee considered the best interests of all students, parents, and communities in our region.

A team player
A School Trustee, acting individually, does not have the authority to make decisions.  Only the Board of Education has the power to make decisions.  While an interest in a particular school or issue may prompt individuals to seek office, School Trustees are responsible for all schools and issues in the District.

An effective communicator
The primary role of the School Trustee is to ensure the wishes of the whole community are considered in the management and operation of the community's schools.  Trustees must be willing to ask the community what it needs and wants from its schools.  Trustees must also strive to inform the community about the Board's plans and decisions.

* Source: Information provided to candidates for the Office of School Trustee by School District No. 23.

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