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 2011. The current Board of Education will serve until November 2014.

2012 -2014 Board of Education

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