Policies

Policy 1.22 - Trustee Remuneration

Policy 1.22 Trustee Remuneration

In accordance with the provisions of the School Act, the Board of Education may authorize the payment of remuneration to the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other trustees.

The role of trustee is complex and requires a significant time commitment. While trustees provide their service and time willingly because of their belief in the public education system, the Board recognizes that trustees should receive financial recognition by means of remuneration for their service.

The annual trustee remuneration paid to the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and trustee effective November 1, 2026, is

Chairperson	$21,600
Vice-Chairperson	$18,500
Trustee	$17,900

Trustee remuneration shall be adjusted annually effective July 1st. The adjustment shall reflect the Canadian Consumer Price Index established for July of each year.

Guidelines

1.	Annual remuneration is taxable.
2.	Payments are made on a monthly basis.
3.	Trustees will be reimbursed for internet services, up to five hundred dollars annually, and provided with a portable device to conduct school district business during the term of office.
4.	The Board shall review trustee remuneration in the last full year of its term, prior to an election.

Legislative References:	School Act [RSBC 1996, Section 65]
Collective Agreement References:	Nil
Date of Adoption:	April 13, 2011
Date of Revision:	June 13/18, April 13/22, May 8/24, July 1/24; June 11/25; Oct. 8/25; Oct. 21/26