Highlights - Board Â鶹ֱ²¥ - November 7, 2023
The Abbotsford Board of Education regularly meets throughout the school year. Agendas and minutes from the public Board Â鶹ֱ²¥s can be accessed through the District's . Below is a summary of highlights from the meeting.
Presentations
Yale Secondary - Student Voice Inquiry
Students from Yale Secondary speak to trustees about their Student Voice inquiry journey over the last few years and their ideas for this school year.
2024 Â鶹ֱ²¥ Matters Award
The Abbotsford School District has a long history of community involvement in our schools, where many individuals and organizations contribute countless hours of volunteer service to enable our students to succeed. The Â鶹ֱ²¥ Matters Award is presented every June by the Abbotsford Board of Education to organizations or individuals who have exceeded their community service mandate and have made significant, deliberate contributions to Abbotsford School District students.
Education
Communications Department Strategic Plan Report for 2022-23
Manager of Communications, Kayla Stuckart provided a progress report to the Board highlighting achievements related to Strategic Goal 3.1 and other cross-functional projects from the 2022-23 school year.
Human Resources Department Strategic Plan Report for 2022-23
Patricia La Framboise-Lo, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, provided a progress report to the Board highlighting achievements related to Strategic Goals 4.1, 4.3, and 4.4 in the 2022-23 school year.
Operations
2024-25 Five-Year Minor Capital Plan Submission (School Enhancement Program) - AMENDED
A recommendation was put forward THAT the Board of Education approve the Amended Minor Capital Projects for 2024-2025 as provided on the Five-Year Minor Capital Plan Summary for 2024-2025 submitted to the Ministry of Education and Child Care.
Trustee Indemnity
Secretary-Treasurer Velestuk provided the Board of Education with information regarding Trustee Indemnity.
Budget Calendar 2024-2025
A recommendation was put forward THAT the Board of Education approve the 2024-2025 Budget Calendar as presented.
Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards 2024
A recommendation was put forward THAT the Board of Education approve the sponsorship amount of $3,000, targeting youth award, to the 2023 Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards.