The BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 40 (NEW WESTMINSTER) acts through corporate authority, that is as if it were a single person.  The will of the Board is defined by Resolutions adopted by vote at a Board meeting.

The duties and responsibilities of the Board of Education are determined by the School Act and consists of several basic functions including:

• Policy, Planning and Evaluation
• Action on Legal Requirements
• Selection of Senior Personnel
• Public Relations
• Final Appeal

Members of the Board of Education (School Trustees) are elected for a 3-year term during civic elections.  The most recent election was held in November 2008. The current Board of Education will serve until November 2011

2012 Board of Education

Jonina Campbell,   Casey Cook,   Michael Ewen (Vice Chair),  Lisa Graham,   James Janzen (Chair),   MaryAnn Mortensen,  David Phelan