Inaugural Board Meeting for 2026-27
The Board of Education of School District No. 83 (K̓wsaltktnéws ne Secwepemcúl’ecw) held its Inaugural Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, following the 2026 General Local Elections.
School trustees are elected to four-year terms and serve as locally elected representatives responsible for the governance and oversight of the school district. Working together as a corporate board, trustees support student success by setting strategic direction, approving governance policies, and overseeing the district's budget. Trustees also serve as advocates for public education and make decisions in the best interests of students, schools, and communities across the district.
Trustees formally committed to serving on the Board of Education for the 2026-2030 term by taking the Oath of Office, administered by Provincial Court Judge George Leven.
Trustee Brent Gennings completed the Oath of Office in advance to enable participation in the meeting remotely.
The Board of Education for the 2026-2030 term includes:
- Roxanne Landry - Area 1
- Brent Gennings - Area 2
- Corryn Grayston - Area 3
- Claire Askew - Area 4
- Melissa Parmenter - Area 4
At the Inaugural Board Meeting, trustees elected the positions of Chair, Vice-Chair, British Columbia School Trustee's Association (BCSTA) Provincial Council Representative, and British Columbia Public School Employers' Association (BCPSEA) Representative for the 2026-2027 year.
The Board elected trustees to the following positions:
Board Chair – Corryn Grayston
Following her acclamation as Chair, Trustee Corryn Grayston thanked her fellow trustees for their support.
“I am honoured to serve as Chair,” said Chair Grayston. She added that she looks forward to working with her fellow trustees over the next four years. Having previously served as Vice Chair in 2024-2025 and Chair in 2025-2026, Grayston returns to the role with a strong understanding of the Board's governance responsibilities and strategic priorities.
As Board Chair, Corryn Grayston will preside over Regular Public Board Meetings and serve as the primary spokesperson for the Board of Education. Working closely with trustees and senior district leadership, the Chair helps guide effective governance and supports the advancement of the Board's strategic priorities.
Vice Chair – Melissa Parmenter
Following her election as Vice Chair, Trustee Melissa Parmenter thanked her fellow trustees.
As Vice Chair, Melissa Parmenter will support the Chair in carrying out the Board's governance responsibilities, preside over In-Camera Board Meetings, and assume the duties and responsibilities of the Chair when required.
British Columbia School Trustees' Association Provincial Council – Trustee Corryn Grayston (Alternate: Melissa Parmenter)
Trustee Corryn Grayston will continue to serve as the Board's representative on the BCSTA Provincial Council. In this role, she serves as a liaison between the Board of Education and BCSTA, bringing local priorities and perspectives to provincial discussions and sharing provincial developments and advocacy initiatives with the Board. Trustee Melissa Parmenter will serve as Alternate Representative, ensuring the Board continues to have representation when needed.
British Columbia Public School Employers' Association – Trustee Corryn Grayston (Alternate: Roxanne Landry)
Trustee Corryn Grayston will continue in her role as the Board's representative to the BCPSEA. In this position, she represents the Board's interests and perspectives on provincial public education employment and labour relations matters. Trustee Roxanne Landry will serve as Alternate Representative, ensuring the Board continues to have representation when needed.
The BCPSEA Representative acts as a liaison between the Board of Education and BCPSEA, helping keep trustees informed about provincial developments, labour relations issues, and employer perspectives affecting public education.
To stay informed about Board news, trustee information, and Board meeting agendas and minutes, visit www.sd83.bc.ca/board-of-education.