2026 School Board Election

Election Day is Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Voters List & Personal Security Protection

In accordance with The Municipal Councils and School Boards Elections Act,

the Voters List for Park West School Division is open for revisions.

The Board of Trustees

School boards are elected bodies responsible for overseeing the planning and delivery of educational services within specific geographic regions. The structure, responsibilities, and obligations of school boards are defined by provincial legislation, primarily through The Public Schools Act and The Education Administration Act. Within the framework of these laws, school boards also function at the governing level, with the authority to establish local policies.

The Park West School Division Board of Trustees is entrusted with several key functions, including policy determination, setting the organization’s strategic direction, and developing the annual budget to support educational goals. Their role is primarily focused on high-level governance, ensuring these policies and strategies are effectively implemented. Rather than engaging in the day-to-day operations, the Board emphasizes long-term decision-making that steers the division towards its broader goals and ensures continued educational excellence.

Role of the Board

Trustee Indemnities

Trustees are paid an indemnity as compensation for their work on behalf of the Board. The indemnity is paid monthly and trustees are not expected to record the regular meeting hours. The annual indemnity ranges from $6,675 to $8,700 depending on the position held.

Park West School Division Board By-Laws

The Manitoba School Boards Association

The Manitoba School Boards Association is a voluntary organization of public school boards in Manitoba. The mission of the Manitoba School Boards Association is to enhance the work of locally elected school boards through leadership, advocacy and service, and to champion the cause of public education for all students in Manitoba.

What You Need to Know:

Check Your Details: Review your voter information to ensure you are correctly registered for Election Day on October 28, 2026. Update your details if you have moved, changed your name, or are a first-time voter.
Personal Security Protection: Voters may request that their personal information be omitted or obscured from the public Voters List for safety reasons.

Voter Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible to vote, you must:

Be a Canadian Citizen
Be 18 years of age or older on Election Day
Reside within Park West School Division for at least six months prior to Election Day (since April 28, 2026)

Important Deadline: All revisions and Personal Security Protection applications must be submitted prior to September 20, 2026.

Questions or Revisions? Contact Danielle McKinnon, Senior Election Official, at dmckinnon@pwsd.ca.

Looking for additional election information and resources? Visit our Election FAQ page below.

Candidate Registration & Information

Individuals considering running for School Trustee in the Park West School Division must register

with the Senior Election Official (SEO) before soliciting contributions, incurring election expenses,

or collecting candidate funds. Candidate registration opens on June 30, 2026, and closes at

4:30 p.m. on September 22, 2026.

Please Note: Section 3 of the Registration of Prospective Candidate Form is a solemn declaration made under The Manitoba Evidence Act. You must sign this form in the presence of an authorized official who will witness your signature. Forms signed at home without an authorized witness signature cannot be accepted.

How to Submit Your Completed Form:

Option 1: In Person at the Division Office (Recommended) Bring your unsigned form to the Park West School Division Office. Please bring valid government-issued photo ID. You will sign the declaration in person before the Senior Election Official (SEO).
Option 2: Pre-Commissioned Submission If you cannot sign in person with the SEO, you must have your declaration commissioned by a Commissioner for Oaths or Notary Public in Manitoba before submitting. Once fully commissioned and stamped by the official, you may submit the completed form by email, mail, or in person.