The Manitoba Association of School Trustees exists to ensure quality public school education for Manitoba students through effective, locally-elected boards of trustees. MAST was formed in 1965 with the merger of the urban and rural trustee associations. Their history dates back to 1907.
Participation is voluntary.
The 55 school divisions and districts that are members of MAST are grouped into nine regions. Each January, the boards that make up a region meet to elect one or more regional directors, for a total of 13 representatives. At the Association's Annual Convention each March, all trustees in the province have a vote in the election of the President, Vice-President, and five Provincial Directors. Specific Association goals and objectives are contained in the MAST Act, the provincial legislation which gives life to the Association. MAST strives to meet these goals and objectives by offering a wide range of direct services to member boards, and by providing a strong voice with which the views and concerns of Manitoba's public school trustees can be expressed.