Trustee Roles and Responsibilities

What is the role of a Catholic school trustee?

As locally elected representatives of the public, individual trustees are accountable to their constituents and responsible for overseeing and directing the school division’s operations. Trustees form the governing body of the School Board and play a vital role as communicators, policymakers, role models, and politicians. A trustee participates in making decisions that benefit the entire Division while representing their constituents' views and communicating board decisions to their constituents.

Catholic school trustees also play an integral role as advocates for Catholic education by ensuring students receive an education permeated by our Catholic faith. As governors of an Alberta Catholic school division, our Board of Trustees is accountable to both the Archbishop of Edmonton and the Minister of Education.

ECSD Trustees serve as:

Advocates

Trustees act to defend and advocate for government policy, legislation, and funding that protects the distinctive nature of Catholic education.

Leaders

Trustees build significant partnerships within and beyond the Catholic community in support of Catholic education.

Policy Makers

Trustees develop and maintain policies, regularly evaluate their impact and effectiveness, and provide recommendations for necessary changes.

Role Models

Trustees maintain a positive image locally, provincially, and nationally.

Trustee Responsibilities

The Board of Trustees has the responsibility to:

• approve the Division’s Plan for Continuous Growth
• approve the Division’s annual budget
• approve the Division’s Capital Plan
• support our Division’s mission and vision
• appoint, hold accountable, and support the Chief Superintendent

Helpful Links

• Board of Trustees Contact Info
• Ward Maps
• Meet ECSD Trustees