Nova Central School District was formed when the former Lewisporte-Gander and Baie Verte-Central-Connaigre School Boards were merged. It is governed by a fifteen (15) member board of trustees, elected or appointed to represent eleven (11) different zones in Central Newfoundland.

Geography
Nova Central School District covers a large geographic area, ranging from Westport on the Baie Verte Peninsula to Charlottetown, from Harbour Breton to Fogo Island and all points in between. Nova Central School District includes 66 schools located in 50 communities, with a student population of approximately 13,000 students. The district has a distinctly rural population, with school sizes ranging from eight (8) students to almost 900 students. Eight (8) schools are located in communities that are only accessible by ferries. There are 26 schools in Nova Central School District housing Kindergarten to Grade 12. There are also a number of schools designated as "small" schools.