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 varie selon les écoles et est fixé par la loi.
Élections à venir
De nouveaux conseils scolaires sont élus tous les 2 ans. La prochaine élection aura lieu au printemps 2024.
- La période de présentation des candidatures s’étendra du 15 au 25 avril 2024.
- Le scrutin aura lieu le lundi 6 mai 2024.
Résultats des élections antérieures
Visitez la page sur les ressources pour connaître le résultat des élections générales et partielles antérieures. Vous y trouverez la liste des personnes élues et le nombre de postes vacants à la fin du scrutin.
Éligibilité et droit de vote
Vous avez le droit de voter et de présenter votre candidature lors de 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 :
- être le parent, le tuteur légal ou la tutrice légale d’un élève qui fréquente l’école;
- vivre dans la zone de fréquentation scolaire de l’école depuis au moins 3 mois.
Pour participer à l’élection d’un conseil scolaire catholique, vous devez également être membre d’une paroisse catholique de Whitehorse.
Si vous ne répondez pas à ce critère, vous pouvez communiquer avec le diocèse de l’Église catholique romaine de Whitehorse pour discuter de votre éligibilité ou de votre admissibilité à voter.
Selon votre situation, il est possible de voter ou de présenter votre candidature pour plusieurs conseils scolaires.
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
- École Del-Van-Gorder (PDF)
- École élémentaire Selkirk
- École élémentaire de Whitehorse
- École élémentaire Elijah-Smith
- École secondaire F.-H.-Collins
- École élémentaire de Golden Horn
- École élémentaire de Hidden Valley
- École élémentaire Holy Family
- École J.-V.-Clark (PDF)
- École élémentaire Jack-Hulland
- École Khàtìnas.àxh (PDF)
- École secondaire de Porter Creek
- École Robert-Service (PDF)
- École secondaire catholique St. Francis of Assisi (anciennement École secondaire catholique Vanier)
- École Tantalus (PDF)
- École élémentaire de Whistle Bend
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
Pour en savoir plus sur les conseils scolaires des écoles catholiques de Whitehorse, consultez la brochure à ce sujet (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.
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 run as a candidate in a school council election?
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,
- 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:
- Resident of the attendance area for three months or more.
- Parent2 of a child attending the school.
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 parishes3: Sacred Heart Cathedral or Lady of Victory.
- Parent2 of a child attending the school.
- Issued approval that is recognized by the Bishop of the Catholic Episcopal Corporation designating you as resident for electoral purposes (e.g., letter of approval, etc.)
- 2Parent: 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. - 3Parishes: Catholic school elections also require you to be a registered member of an approved parish.
Unregistered Catholics may 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 2026 school council elections can be found on this page.
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.
Voting
1) Who can vote 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,
- 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:
- Resident of the attendance area for three months or more.
- Parent2 of a child attending the school.
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 parishes3: Sacred Heart Cathedral or Lady of Victory.
- Parent2 of a child attending the school.
- Issued approval that is recognized by the Bishop of the Catholic Episcopal Corporation designating you as resident for electoral purposes (e.g., letter of approval, etc.)
- 2Parent: 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. - 3Parishes: Catholic school elections also require you to be a registered member of an approved parish.
Unregistered Catholics may 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.
Dates and voting locations will be announced as soon as they are confirmed and can be found on this page.
3) How can I vote for school council if I will be away?
If you will be away during the election period (April 16-May 11, 2026), you can vote by mail-in ballot.
Applications for mail-in ballots will be made available at the start of the election period, on April 16, 2026.
4) How are mail-in ballots used for school councils?
Mail-in ballots are an option to vote early, although actual mailing out or return 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 on April 16, 2026.
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.
Learn more about school councils
If you have questions about what members of a school council members 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 in Yukon, developed by the Association of Yukon School Councils, Boards & Committees
- review the information for Catholic school councils, 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.