Election Day is Monday, October 20, 2025
- Albertans vote for their school board trustees as part of the municipal general elections.
- School board trustees are locally-elected representatives who play a critical role in shaping the future of public education. Locally-elected public school board trustees oversee and provide important governance for school boards in our education system.
- School boards are crucial decision-making bodies that guide the educational experiences of thousands of students across Alberta.
- The Guide for School Board Trustees is available on Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) website. It highlights the vital role of a school board trustee in Alberta’s education system and outlines the path to becoming one.
Key dates
| Date | Event |
| January 1 | Nomination period opens and the earliest date a municipal, school or Ombudsman employee wishing to be nominated may notify the employer that they are taking a leave of absence. A notice of intent form must be filed prior to filing nomination papers. |
| May 1 | Start of “election advertising period” in which local jurisdictions must maintain a register of third parties who engage in election advertising. |
| September 22 - noon | Nomination period closes. |
| September 23 | Candidates may withdraw their nomination in writing, in person. |
| October 20 | Election day. |
| October 22 - 4 pm | Deadline to receive a request for a recount. |
| October 24 - noon | Recounts must be complete. |
| November 8 | Last day for an elector to request a judicial recount. |
Helpful documents/information
Guide for School Board Trustees
Form 4, Nomination Paper and Candidate's Acceptance (Public School Trustee)
Form 5, Candidate Financial Information
The notice of intent is a new legislated requirement and is different than the nomination process. Candidates are required to follow the same process the City of St. Albert uses for mayor and councillor to submit their notice of intent.