Canadian School Boards Association's Constitution and Bylaws
The Canadian School Boards Association's Constitution and Bylaws set out the governance framework that guides our organization — from membership and the Board of Directors to standing committees, meetings, and fiscal matters. As the national voice of democratically elected school boards, the CSBA is committed to transparent, accountable governance in service of public education across Canada.
The current Constitution and Bylaws were approved by the Board of Directors on February 3, 2025 and ratified at the Annual General Meeting on October 8, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario, rescinding all previous versions. You can read the full document below.
Canadian School Boards Association Policy Manual
The CSBA Policy Manual outlines the governance framework, principles, and procedures that guide the work of the Canadian School Boards Association. Select a section below to view the associated documents.
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1.1 – Roles and Responsibilities
- 1.1.1 – Board of Directors
- 1.1.1.1 – Board of Directors Self- Assessment
- 1.1.2 – President
- 1.1.3 – Vice President
- 1.1.4 – Executive Committee
- 1.3.1 – Board of Directors
- 1.3.2 – Annual General Meeting
- 1.3.3 – Special Meetings
- 1.3.4 – Committees & Work Teams
- 1.3.5 – Electronic Meetings
1.4 – Annual Congress and National Trustee Gathering on Indigenous Education
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5.1 – Board Self-Assessment Sample Tools
5.2 – Strategic Plan Evaluation Template
5.3 – Board Meeting Evaluation Form
5.7 – Executive Director Performance Appraisal Samples
5.8 – CSBA Executive Director Growth Plan Sample Template
5.9 – Terms of Reference Template
- 5.9.1 – Advocacy Committee – Terms of Reference (Dissolved)
- 5.9.2 – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Work Team – Terms of Reference
- 5.9.3 – Comprehensive School Health Work Team – Terms of Reference
- 5.9.4 – Emergent Issues Work Team – Terms of Reference (Dissolved)
- 5.9.5 – Executive Committee – Terms of Reference
- 5.9.6 – Finance Committee – Terms of Reference
- 5.9.7 – Governance Work Team – Terms of Reference
- 5.9.8 – Indigenous Education Committee – Terms of Reference
- 5.9.9 – Strategic Planning Committee – Terms of Reference
