Michael Zwaagstra: School Trustees Must Be Able to Speak Freely

School trustees are responsible for setting the direction for all the schools under their authority. Instead of seeking to silence trustees who espouse different ideas, their colleagues would do well to engage them in debate. Brian Guest/Shutterstock

Commentary

Are school trustees politicians? The answer seems obvious. Trustees are elected by the public, held accountable by voters, and conduct their business in open board meetings. This certainly sounds like a politician’s job.