S’impliquer dans un conseil scolaire est l’occasion de prendre part à l’éducation des enfants. Les membres des conseils scolaires conseillent le ministre de l’Éducation sur :
- l’affectation des ressources;
- les programmes scolaires;
- les politiques de fréquentation scolaire.
Il y a 17 conseils scolaires au Yukon qui comptent chacun entre 3 et 7 membres élus. Le nombre de membres élus varie selon les écoles et est fixé par la loi.
Élections des conseils scolaires à venir
Les conseils scolaires sont élus pour un mandat de 2 ans. La prochaine élection au conseil d'école aura lieu le 11 mai 2026.
De plus amples informations sur les élections au conseil d'école seront disponibles au début du printemps.
Résultats des élections antérieures
Consultez les résultats des élections générales et partielles des conseils scolaires antérieures. La liste des personnes élues et le nombre de postes vacants sont connus à la fin du scrutin.
Éligibilité et droit de vote
Vous avez le droit de voter et de présenter votre candidature à l’élection d’un conseil scolaire si vous avez au moins 18 ans et la citoyenneté canadienne et que vous remplissez au moins une des conditions suivantes :
- vous êtes le parent, le tuteur légal ou la tutrice légale d’un élève qui fréquente l’école;
- vous vivez dans la zone de fréquentation scolaire de l’école depuis au moins 3 mois.
Éligibilité et droit de vote à l’élection d’un conseil scolaire d’une école catholique
Vous avez le droit de voter et de présenter votre candidature à l’élection d’un conseil scolaire catholique si vous avez au moins 18 ans et la citoyenneté canadienne et que vous remplissez au moins une des conditions suivantes :
- vous êtes le parent, le tuteur légal ou la tutrice légale d’un élève qui fréquente l’école;
- vous vivez dans la zone de fréquentation scolaire de l’école depuis au moins 3 mois et êtes membre de la paroisse de la cathédrale Sacred Heart ou de la paroisse Our Lady of Victory.
Si vous n’habitez pas dans la zone de fréquentation scolaire ou si vous êtes catholique mais non membre de la paroisse, vous pourriez tout de même avoir le droit de voter ou de présenter votre candidature. Communiquez avec le diocèse de l’Église catholique romaine de Whitehorse (867-667-2052 ou [email protected]).
Vous pourriez avoir le droit de voter ou de présenter votre candidature à plus d’une élection de conseil scolaire.
Si vous ne savez pas dans quelle zone de fréquentation scolaire vous vivez, consultez les cartes des zones de fréquentation scolaire ou communiquez avec la personne responsable de la liaison avec les conseils scolaires au ministère de l’Éducation.
Exercice du droit de vote
En cas de scrutin, vous avez 2 jours pour voter en personne à l’école. Sinon, vous pouvez demander un bulletin de vote par la poste.
Éligibilité et candidatures
Pour présenter votre candidature, vous devez :
- être une personne habilitée à voter;
- préparer un dossier de mise en candidature appuyé par au moins 3 personnes;
- soumettre ce dossier avant la date limite.
Les dossiers de mise en candidature sont rendus disponibles à l’approche de l’élection.
La durée du mandat des membres des conseils scolaires est de 2 ans, à compter du jour précédent le premier jour de classe après l’élection.
Pourvoir un poste vacant
Il arrive que des postes dans des conseils scolaires deviennent vacants entre 2 élections. Le cas échéant, les membres du conseil scolaire peuvent recommander une personne pour pourvoir le poste.
Pour en savoir plus sur les postes vacants, communiquez avec le conseil scolaire ou la personne responsable de la liaison avec les conseils scolaires au ministère de l’Éducation
Représentation garantie
Une représentation des Premières Nations du Yukon est garantie pour 9 conseils scolaires. Les postes de représentation garantie s’ajoutent à ceux des membres élus et les personnes qui les occupent sont nommées.
Pour en savoir plus sur la représentation garantie, communiquez avec la personne responsable de la liaison avec les conseils scolaires au ministère de l’Éducation.
Cartes des zones de fréquentation scolaire
Chaque conseil scolaire est responsable de la zone de fréquentation scolaire de son école.
- École élémentaire Christ the King (Google Map)
- Dámbü Tän Kets’ádań Kų̀ – École élémentaire Cliff Trail (Whistle Bend) (Google Map)
- École Del-Van-Gorder (PDF)
- École élémentaire Selkirk (Google Map)
- École élémentaire de Whitehorse (Google Map)
- École élémentaire Elijah-Smith (Google Map)
- École secondaire F.-H.-Collins (Google Map)
- École élémentaire de Golden Horn (Google Map)
- École élémentaire de Hidden Valley (Google Map)
- École élémentaire Holy Family (Google Map)
- École J.-V.-Clark (PDF)
- École élémentaire Jack-Hulland (Google Map)
- École Khàtìnas.àxh (PDF)
- École secondaire de Porter Creek (Google Map)
- École Robert-Service (PDF)
- École secondaire catholique St. Francis of Assisi (Google Map)
- École Tantalus (PDF)
Information sur les conseils scolaires
Pour en savoir plus sur le rôle des membres des conseils scolaires :
- allez sur yukon.ca/fr
- communiquez avec la personne responsable de la liaison avec les conseils scolaires au ministère de l’Éducation
- consultez le guide de ressources sur les conseils scolaires (en anglais) préparé par l’Association des conseils, des commissions et des comités scolaires du Yukon
- consultez la brochure d’information pour les candidats et les membres des conseils scolaires des écoles catholiques (en anglais) préparée par la Catholic Education Association of Yukon.
Questions
Pour en savoir plus sur les élections de conseils scolaires, communiquez avec Élections Yukon par courriel à [email protected] ou par téléphone au 1-866-668-8683.
1) When is the next election for members of school council?
A general election is held every two years to elect members to school councils. After the May 2026 election, the next general election will be in spring 2028.
2) What attendance area do I live in?
Check the school attendance area maps or contact Richard Poirier, School Council Liaison, by emailing [email protected] or calling (867) 332-7249.
3) How many school council members will be elected?
Between 3 and 7 members will be elected to each council. The number of elected members on each school council is specified by the Minister of Education and the Education Act.
School | # of Positions |
|---|---|
| Christ the King Elementary | 5 |
| Dámbü Tän Kets'ádań Kų̀ (Cliff Trail Elementary) | 5 |
| Del Van Gorder School (Faro) | 5 |
| École Selkirk Elementary | 5 |
| École Whitehorse Elementary | 7 |
| Elijah Smith Elementary School | 3 |
| F.H. Collins Secondary | 7 |
| Golden Horn Elementary | 5 |
| Hidden Valley Elementary | 5 |
| Holy Family Elementary School | 5 |
| J.V. Clark School (Mayo) | 3 |
| Jack Hulland Elementary | 7 |
| Khàtìnas.àxh Community School (Teslin) | 3 |
| Porter Creek Secondary | 7 |
| Robert Service School (Dawson) | 6 |
| St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary School | 5 |
| Tantalus School (Carmacks) | 3 |
4) When do school council terms begin and end?
If elected or acclaimed, your term will begin on the day before the first day of school following polling day. To find out when the first day of school is in your community, refer to the school calendar available on Yukon.ca.
5) How do I contact my Returning Officer?
School council returning officers do not have offices and are available as required. Outside of an election period, contact Elections Yukon at [email protected] or (867) 667-8683.
During a school council election, the name and contact information for your returning officer will be available from the school, posted notices, and on this page.
6) Where can I learn more about the role of school councils?
Learn what school councils do
If you have questions about what members of a school council do:
- Review the information on Yukon.ca
- Contact the Department of Education's school council liaison
- Read the school council resource guide: Serving on a school council resource guide, developed by the Association of Yukon School Councils, Boards & Committees
- Review the booklet: Information for candidates and council members of Yukon Catholic schools, developed by the Catholic Education Association of Yukon.
1) Who can vote in school council elections?
Voters in School Council Elections
To vote in the election, all four of these criteria must be met:
- Canadian citizen,
- 18 years or older at time of voting,
AND
- Qualified for voting in the attendance area
- See the qualification requirements section for more information
- Have not already voted in the attendance area in the school council election
Qualification Requirements for School Councils
Eligibility in an attendance area differs depending on the type of school council. Being qualified means meeting one of the listed conditions for the corresponding type:
For School Councils:
Qualifications for School Councils
- Resident of the attendance area for three months or more
OR
- Parent1 of a child attending the school
For Catholic School Councils:
Qualifications for Catholic School Councils
- Resident of the attendance area for three months or more and also currently a registered member of either of these two parishes:2 Sacred Heart Cathedral or Lady of Victory.
OR
- Parent1 of a child attending the school
OR
- Issued approval that is recognized by the Bishop of the Catholic Episcopal Corporation designating you as resident for electoral purposes3 (e.g., letter of approval, etc.)
Note:
1Parent: Refers to the biological parents, the adoptive parents by custom or otherwise, the persons legally entitled to custody, or the persons who usually have the care and control of the child.
2Parishes: Catholic school elections also require you to be a registered member of an approved parish.
3Unregistered Catholics: can contact the Catholic Diocese of Whitehorse to discuss their options.
2) Where can I vote for school council?
If an election is to be held for a school council, voting will be available at the polling place established by the returning officer. Polling places are typically located in a school.
Documents for Voters
3) How can I vote for school council if I will be away?
Absentee Voters
If you will be away during the election period (to be determined in 2028), you can vote by mail-in ballot.
Applications for mail-in ballots will be made available at the start of the election period.
Mail-in Ballot Applications and Oaths
- Mail-In Ballot Application and Oath (Bilingual)
- Fillable PDF – Mail-In Ballot Application and Oath (Bilingual)
Mail-in Ballot Applications and Oaths for Catholic Schools
- Mail-In Ballot Application and Oath for Catholic Schools (Bilingual)
- Fillable PDF – Mail-In Ballot Application and Oath for Catholic Schools (Bilingual)
Documents for Voters
4) How are mail-in ballots used for school councils?
Mail-in ballots are an option to vote early, although mailing out or returning them has been very infrequent. Electors must consider mail delivery timelines to ensure receipt and return of the mail-in ballot by the close of polls.
More information, including applications to vote by mail-in ballot, will be made available before the 2028 school council election period begins.
5) Can I vote if I am not the parent of a child in school, but have care or custody of them?
Yes. The Education Act defines parents as:
- The biological parents,
- the adoptive parents by custom or otherwise,
- the persons legally entitled to custody, or
- the persons who usually have the care and control of the child.
Documents for Voters
1) Who can run as a candidate in a school council election?
Candidates in School Council Elections
To run as a candidate in the election, all four of these criteria must be met:
- Canadian citizen,
- 18 years or older at time of voting,
AND
- Qualified for voting in the attendance area
- See the qualification requirements section for more information
- Have not already voted in the attendance area in the school council election
Qualification Requirements for School Councils
Eligibility in an attendance area differs depending on the type of school council. Being qualified means meeting one of the listed conditions for the corresponding type:
For School Councils:
Qualifications for School Councils
- Resident of the attendance area for three months or more
OR
- Parent1 of a child attending the school
For Catholic School Councils:
Qualifications for Catholic School Councils
- Resident of the attendance area for three months or more and also currently a registered member of either of these two parishes:2 Sacred Heart Cathedral or Lady of Victory.
OR
- Parent1 of a child attending the school
OR
- Issued approval3 that is recognized by the Bishop of the Catholic Episcopal Corporation designating you as resident for electoral purposes (e.g., letter of approval, etc.)
Note:
1Parent: Refers to the biological parents, the adoptive parents by custom or otherwise, the persons legally entitled to custody, or the persons who usually have the care and control of the child.
2Parishes: Catholic school elections also require you to be a registered member of an approved parish.
3Unregistered Catholics: can contact the Catholic Diocese of Whitehorse to discuss their options.
2) How do I become a candidate in a school council election
To be a candidate, a properly completed nomination paper must be filed with the returning officer for the school's attendance area.
Nomination forms and instructions on how to complete them will be available once the election starts.
Key dates for the 2028 school council election will be announced once dates are confirmed with the Minister of Education.
3) Can I be elected to more than one school?
Yes. You can be elected for any school council for which you are a confirmed candidate.
4) Can I submit my nomination paper to any School Council Returning Officer?
No. You must submit your nomination paper to the returning officer appointed to the school council election for the school for which you wish to be a candidate.
5) Can I withdraw my name after filing my nomination paper?
Yes. You can withdraw your name anytime before the polls open on polling day. You must provide the returning officer with notice of your withdrawal—in writing.
6) What happens if the number of candidates is equal to or less then the number of positions on the school council?
Candidates whose nomination papers have been accepted and approved by the returning officer will be elected by acclamation.
7) What occurs when there are more candidates running than elected positions for the school council?
A vote will be held.
Learn more about school councils
If you have questions about what members of a school council do:
- Review the information on Yukon.ca
- Contact the Department of Education's school council liaison
- Read the school council resource guide: Serving on a school council resource guide, developed by the Association of Yukon School Councils, Boards & Committees
- Review the booklet: Information for candidates and council members of Yukon Catholic schools, developed by the Catholic Education Association of Yukon.
Questions about school council elections
If you have questions about school council elections, contact Elections Yukon by emailing [email protected] or calling 1-866-668-8683 (toll-free).