2026 PSAANS Board Elections and Expression of Interest for Appointment

PSAANS will hold Board of Directors elections in September 2026 for Director seats in selected regions. Members may also submit an Expression of Interest to be considered for appointment to the Board.

Key dates

  • Self-nomination and Expression of Interest period: Tuesday, September 8 to Tuesday, September 15, 2026

  • Voting day: Thursday, September 24, 2026

  • Ratification: The Board of Directors will be ratified at the PSAANS Annual General Meeting, Thursday October 15, 2026.

Election process

PSAANS will hold elections for Director seats in the following regions:

  • CBVRCE - One (1) Director seat
  • HRCE - Two (2) Director seats
  • SRCE - One (1) Director seat
  • TCRCE - One (1) Director seat

Members only vote for candidates in their own region. If there is a tie, a run-off election will follow.

Where an election is required, eligible members will receive voting instructions and a personal PIN by email. This PIN is for the member’s personal use only and should not be shared with, or used by, anyone else.

Self-nomination

Active PSAANS members who wish to stand for election may complete the self-nomination form during the nomination period.

Link Here to the Google Form: https://forms.gle/xH1gfJchYYhoVYex6

Self-nominations open on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and close on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Candidate information will be posted on the PSAANS website after the nomination period closes.

Voting

Voting will take place on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

Expression of Interest for appointment

Members may also submit an Expression of Interest to be considered for appointment to the PSAANS Board of Directors. These seats are used to increase the representation and diversity (gender, ancestry, skills,) of the board.

Up to four appointed Director positions, with no minimum number required, may be used to respond to the need for further diversity on the Board of Directors.

Link Here to the Google Form: https://forms.gle/rMDRp3oUyq46UCwU7

Expressions of Interest open on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and close on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Governance overview

PSAANS represents public school administrators across Nova Scotia, including principals, vice-principals, and administrators working at the school and system levels.

The PSAANS Board of Directors includes elected Directors and appointed Directors. Directors serve two-year terms and must be active PSAANS members.

 

The Board supports the strategic priorities of the Association:

Education and Professional Excellence
Strengthening and promoting excellence in education.

Negotiation and Advocacy
Negotiating and advocating on behalf of members to gain improvements in terms and conditions of employment, compensation, and benefits.

Building Relationships and Instilling Confidence
Fostering positive relationships among and between administrators and the broader educational community, while instilling confidence in the profession.

Support and Protection
Providing support and protection services for members in order to enhance effective leadership and promote the recruitment and retention of leaders.

Questions

Members with questions about the election or Expression of Interest process may contact PSAANS at execdir@psaans.ca.