Highlights - Board Meeting - March 11, 2025
The Abbotsford Board of Education regularly meets throughout the school year. Agendas and minutes from the public Board Meetings can be accessed through the District's Electronic School Board. Below is a summary of highlights from the meeting.
Presentations
M.J. Mouat Senior Secondary - Provincial Wrestling Champions
The board celebrated the Abbotsford School District's wrestling team, who became provincial champions for the second year in a row. Coach Jim Mitchell and Principal Rob Sloboda introduced the team and highlighted their achievements.
École Clearbrook Elementary - Punjabi Language Class
Principal Erica Hopkins and teacher Amardeep Bhullar presented the new Grade 5 Punjabi Language class. Students demonstrated their learning by teaching the board members some Punjabi words and playing a bingo game.
Bakerview Centre for Learning - Student Voice Survey
Principal Jacqui Hall provided a brief update on this year’s Student Voice Survey, highlighting key insights from students. Grade 9 students, Haley, Sky, and Aaliyah, shared their positive experiences at Bakerview Centre for Learning, showcasing the supportive environment and career opportunities provided by the school.
Education
Heroes in Education
Superintendent Nosek shared the good news of district staff being recognized in the "Heroes in Education" feature by the Abbotsford News.
Correspondence from the Ombudsperson
The superintendent provided a brief update on the correspondence received.
Operations
2025-2026 Preliminary Budget
Secretary-Treasurer/CFO, Ray Velestuk, and Superintendent, Sean Nosek, presented the preliminary budget estimates for the 2025-2026 school year.
Skills Canada Provincial Competition Partners' Luncheon Sponsorship
The board approved a motion to sponsor the Skills Canada luncheon for $2,500, continuing their support for the event.
Notice of Motion
Trustee Rauch provided a notice of motion to amend Policy 6 Appendix 1 regarding the Trustee Code of Ethics.
Trustee Announcements
Trustee Meetings & Events: January & December 2025
The following are trustee meetings and events that have occurred in the period since the last Public Board meeting:
- Indigenous Education Advisory Meeting
- Shared Learning Keynote – Holly Clark
- Abbotsford ACCESS Agency Awareness & Connections Breakfast
- ACLN Feb Luncheon - Speakers from Safe Relationship, Safe Children Committee
- BCSTA Board Chair Call • BCSTA Fraser Valley Branch Meeting (Virtual)
- BCSTA Provincial Council • LIFE's Red Carpet for Recovery Gala
- District Planning Team Meeting focused on careers
- Education Committee Meeting
- DPAC Meeting
- Agenda Setting for March 11 Board Meetings & Communications Team Meeting
- Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards
- BCSTA: Partner Liaison Meeting