Official Results Confirmed for School District 72 Board of Education Election

School District 72 congratulates the candidates elected to serve on the Board of Education following the official declaration of results by the Chief Election Officer on October 21, 2026. 

Six of the seven trustees elected to the board are returning members, providing continuity in governance and leadership. One trustee will be joining the board for a first term.

The Board of Education plays an important role in setting the district’s strategic direction, approving policies and budgets, and advocating for public education on behalf of students, families and communities across School District 72.

The elected trustees are:

• Shannon Briggs (acclaimed)
• Jan Gladish (acclaimed)
• Hannah Clausen
• Kat Eddy
• Craig Gillis
• Daryl Hagen
• Joyce McMann

School District 72 looks forward to working with the board as trustees begin their four-year term serving students, families and communities throughout the district. The newly elected board will take their oath of office on November 3, 2026 at 7 p.m. at the school board office, before their first public board meeting.

The district also thanks all candidates who put their names forward for election and everyone who participated in the democratic process by voting.

Seven school trustees are elected every four years to represent Greater Campbell River, the Discovery Islands (including Quadra, Cortes and Read islands) and Sayward on the Board of Education.