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Board of Trustees

District Office

The Board of Trustees of Yellowknife Education District No. 1 (YK1) is the longest-serving publicly elected school board in the Northwest Territories, commencing in 1939. 

Seven duly elected individuals serve as the YK1 Board of Trustees. The Board plays a key governance role in the continued success of the district and the 2,150 students it serves. Accountability, setting strategic priorities, financial responsibility, and commitment to learning are among the strengths of this dedicated group. Today's Trustees serve the six unique public schools in Yellowknife to ensure that all students receive quality educational services. 

Trustees attend monthly board meetings and participate in regularly scheduled board-level committee meetings during their time in office. Board members also make every effort to increase their awareness and understanding of community concerns and school-based issues.  They attend YK1 school public gatherings and community events. YK1 Trustees strive to lead with diligence and sound judgment, always with the best interests of students at heart. 

The YK1 Strategic Priorities 2021-2026  include:  community, Indigenous language & education, learning, and wellness.  See the full document at the link below.YK1 Strategic Priorities - 2021-2026


Barbara Bell, Chairperson
Email: barbara.bell@yk1.nt.ca
Phone: (867) 766-5050
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Allan Shortt, Vice Chairperson
Email: allan.shortt@yk1.nt.ca
Phone: (867) 766-5050
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Terry Brookes, Trustee
Email: terry.brookes@yk1.nt.ca
Phone: (867) 766-5050
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Tina Drew, Trustee
Email: tina.drew@yk1.nt.ca
Phone: (867) 766-5050
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Michelle Peters, Trustee
Email: michelle.peters@yk1.nt.ca
Phone: (867) 766-5050
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Jason Snaggs, Trustee
Email: jason.snaggs@yk1.nt.ca
Phone: (867) 766-5050
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David Wasylciw, Trustee
Email: david.wasylciw@yk1.nt.ca
Phone: (867) 766-5050
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