Role of The Parkland School Division Board of Trustees
Through the Education Act, the Minister of Education assigns, to the Parkland School Division Board of Trustees (the Board), the responsibility of providing a public education system that organizes and operates in the best interests of students and their parents or guardians. In Alberta, school boards are considered statutory corporations empowered by the provincial government to govern local education.This structure reflects the principle that decisions made at the community-level are more effective and responsive to local needs.
The Board carries out this responsibility by devising and implementing local educational policy and through the efficient use of available resources.
All seven Parkland School Division Trustees share the responsibility of representing all of our Parkland School Division families and stakeholders. Trustee representation encompasses five electoral wards (map below), which include:
- Wards 1, 2, and 3: The rural electoral wards, made up of communities including Blueberry, Duffield, Entwistle, Graminia, Muir Lake, Parkland Village, Seba Beach, Spring Lake, Tomahawk and Wabamun.
- Ward 4: The Town of Stony Plain and surrounding area; and
- Ward 5: The City of Spruce Grove and surrounding area.
Public School Boards have significant responsibilities in the provincial education system, including
- Planning for the division and setting long-term priorities.
- Evaluating the performance of the superintendent and the overall system.
- Communicating achievements and results to the public and advocating for funding and resources.
- Promoting public education as a cornerstone of a democratic society.
By fulfilling these responsibilities as part of school boards,trustees ensure Alberta’s education system remains inclusive, equitable and high performing.
Parkland School Division School Board Trustee Elections will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025.
Parkland School Division has partnered with Parkland County to conduct the 2025 election. Parkland County’s Elections webpage provides information, links to election forms and documents and updates for candidates.
Election Results
*Links to results will be added as they become available.
Become a Trustee
Alberta school boards help shape the future of local communities by governing the education of young people. The provincial government, through the Minister of Education, grants school boards the authority to make decisions regarding the direction and quality of local public education. Accountability to the public is entrenched through the election of local school board trustees every four years.
Per the Local Authorities Election Act, candidates intending to run for the 2025 election for the position of Mayor, Councillor or School Board Trustee (Parkland School Division) must register their notice of intent with the Election Office before accepting campaign contribution or incurring campaign expenses.
To register, interested candidates may complete the Notice of Intent to Run form and submit it by email to elections@parklandcounty.com.
Trustee Responsibilities
Nomination Day
Qualification of Candidates
More Information for Candidates
Candidates for Trustee
Electoral Wards
Voting Information
For the most complete and up-to-date voting information, please refer to your municipality's website.
Election Day is Monday October 20, 2025. Regular voting stations will open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.
Voting Requirements
Advance Vote
Special Ballot (Mail-In Voting)
Election Day & Voting Stations
Contact the Returning Officer
For more information regarding the nomination and election process, please contact:
Eva Beyer
Returning Officer for Parkland School Division
53109A HWY 779
Parkland County, AB T7Z 1R1
Phone: 1-825-963-5170
Email: elections@parklandcounty.com