Black Gold School Division
780-955-6025
2025 Election: Candidate Information
Alberta school boards help shape the future of local communities by governing K-12 education. The residents in our wards elect trustees to govern the Black Gold School Division (BGSD) on their behalf. Trustee elections occur every four years, during the same time as municipal elections.
We encourage interested citizens to run for the office of elected school board trustee. Parents are welcome to be actively involved in the education of their children. We are committed to joint decision-making and a collaborative approach to system operation and policy development.
Notice of Intent to Run
As per the Local Authorities Election Act, candidates intending to run for the 2025 election for the position of School Board Trustee (Black Gold School Division) must register their notice of intent with the Returning Officer before accepting campaign contribution or incurring campaign expenses.
To register, prospective candidates must complete the Notice of Intent to Run form and submit it to the Returning Officer. Candidate can submit their forms any time during the campaign period.
NOTE: Candidates that register their Notice of Intent must still submit their official nomination forms between January 1, 2025 and Nomination Day on September 22, 2025.
View the list of Notice of Intent to Run Candidates
Key Dates
Please take note of the following important dates:
- Wednesday, January 1, 2025 – Nominations Open
Candidates wishing to run for school trustee must complete the nomination process. This means completing the required forms, and collecting signatures from a minimum of 25 eligible electors. The nomination period runs from January 1-September 22. - Monday, September 22, 2025 – Nomination Day
Candidates have until noon to declare their intention to run for trusteeship. - Monday, October 20, 2025 – Election Day
Albertans will vote for their school board trustees as part of the municipal general elections. Check out our 2025 Candidate Profiles webpage (coming soon) before making an informed choice at the polls.
Ward Boundaries
Black Gold School Division is governed by a Board of Trustees. There are seven (7) positions elected by public school taxpayers:
| Wards | Number of Trustees |
| Ward 1 (including the Village of Warburg and Town of Thorsby) | One(1) Trustee |
| Ward 2 (including the Town of Devon and the Town of Calmar) | One(1) Trustee |
| Ward 3 (including the City of Leduc) | Three (3) Trustees |
| Ward 4 (including the City of Beaumont and New Sarepta schools attendance area) | Two (2) Trustees |
Maps
View the Black Gold School Division 2025 Electoral Ward Map and Board Policy 7 – Appendix.
Become a Trustee
The Local Authorities Election Act (Section 21) states that a person is eligible to be nominated as a candidate in any election under this Act if on nomination day the person:
(a) is eligible to vote in that election,
(b) has been a resident of the local jurisdiction and the ward, if any, for the 6 consecutive months immediately preceding nomination day*, and
(c) is not otherwise ineligible or disqualified.
NOTE: Sections 22-24 of the Local Authorities Election Act stipulate under what circumstances a candidate is NOT eligible for nomination. It is a candidate’s responsibility to confirm eligibility before engaging in the nomination process, and to read and understand the legislation, and to seek appropriate legal or accounting advice from professionals as required. The candidate is also responsible for ensuring that his or her campaign complies with all provincial laws.
Nomination Forms
Candidate nomination forms are available below. Prospective candidates can also contact the Division Office during regular business hours to obtain a printed copy of the School Trustee Nomination package.
- School Board Election 2025 – Form 4 – Nomination Paper and Candidates Acceptance
- Additional Signatures – Nomination Paper and Candidate’s Acceptance
- School Board Election 2025 – Form 5 – Candidate Financial Information
- Consent to Disclose Candidate Information – this must be submitted along with Form 4 and 5
NOTE: You must download the forms to veiw and edit.
Submitting Nomination Packages
All candidates running for school trustee must submit a completed nomination package to the Returning Officer at the Black Gold School Division Office (County Centre, 3rd Floor, 1101-5th Street, Nisku, Alberta T9E 7N3), Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.). The Nomination Period runs from January 1, 2025, until 12 p.m. on Nomination Day, September 22, 2025.
Candidates wishing to submit their completed nomination package prior to Nomination Day can contact the Returning Officer by calling 780-955-6025 or emailing elections@blackgold.ca to make an appointment.
Alternatively, candidates can choose to submit nomination forms by having the forms mailed or delivered by courier. However, this could pose a risk for candidates if the information is not submitted to the Division Office by the deadline on Nomination Day.
On Nomination Day, completed nomination forms will be received by the Returning Officer between 10 a.m. and noon on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Division Office, located in the County Centre, 3rd Floor, 1101-5th Street, Nisku.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is submitting a Notice of Intent form the same as submitting nomination forms?
No. Submitting a Notice of Intent is one step in the process and does not mean you have been nominated and will appear on the ballot.
Once a prospective candidate’s notice of intent submission is complete and they are added to the Notice of Intent to Run Candidates register, they can accept campaign contributions and incur campaign expenses.
To become a nominated candidate and appear on the ballot, a candidate must complete the nomination process during the Nomination Period from January 1 to September 22, 2025.
Who can sign nomination papers?
Each person who signs a candidate’s nomination papers must be eligible to vote in the election for the office for which the candidate is running. They must be residents of the local jurisdiction on the day they sign the nomination form.
Where there are wards, only electors who are residents of the ward for which a candidate is being nominated may sign the nomination form.
How many signatures do nomination papers need?
Black Gold School Division requires a minimum of 25 eligible voters, who are residents of the school division and ward, to sign a candidate’s nomination papers. It is recommended to request more signatures, in case a name is later deemed ineligible.
When do candidates file their nomination papers?
The nomination period for the 2025 School Board Election opens on January 1, 2025, and runs until 12 p.m. on Nomination Day, which is Monday, September 22, 2025.
Candidates wishing to submit their completed nomination package prior to Nomination Day can contact the Returning Officer by calling 780-955-6025 or emailing elections@blackgold.ca to make an appointment.
Where to vote? (Coming Soon)
See below for the links to the sections of our partner municipalities’ websites on where you can vote for school board trustees:
- Leduc County (link)
- City of Beaumont (link)
- City of Leduc (link)
- Town of Devon (link)