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The Abbotsford Board of Education regularly meets throughout the school year. Agendas and minutes from the public Board ÌìÃÀÊÓƵs can be accessed through the District's . Below is a summary of highlights from the meeting.

Delegations/Presentations/Acknowledgements

Acknowledging the Passing of John Roberts

It is with sadness that we share the passing of John Roberts, who was a dedicated educator and long-serving principal who began his career with the district in 1974 at what is now Semá:th Elementary School. He later served as vice-principal at McMillan, Centennial, and John Maclure, and finally as a principal at Dunach and John Maclure Elementary Schools. He concluded his career as a middle school principal for nine years at W.A. Fraser Middle School (which he opened) and then Colleen and Gordie Howe Middle. 

Education

Learning Support Services Department: Strategic Plan Progress Report

Director of Instruction – Learning Support Services, Michelle Gehring, provided an update to the Board on progress on the District’s Strategic Plan related to goals for Student Success, Engaging Opportunities, and a Progressive Workforce.

Curriculum Department: Strategic Plan Progress Report

Director of Instruction - Curriculum, Tracy Krys, presented on how the Curriculum Department has made significant progress in early learning and childcare, literacy, numeracy, language and literacy strategies, and technology integration. Key successes include increased childcare spaces, the creation of a Numeracy Framework, implementation of new diagnostic assessments in literacy and numeracy, and the use of technology tools to increase student, parent, and community engagement.

Board Authority Authorized Course (BAAC)

The Board of Education approved BAA Event Planning and Leadership 11 as a Board Authority Authorized Course. Also, the Board of Education approved the replacement of BAA Leadership 11 with BAA Event Planning and Leadership 11.

ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ Matters Award

Nominations for the 2026 ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ Matters Award will open in January 2026. Nomination details and timelines are available at www.abbyschools.ca.

Operations

Budget Guiding Principles

Secretary Treasurer Peter Neale presented the Budget Guiding Principles.

By-Election Results and Cost

Secretary Treasurer Peter Neale reported on the by-election results and costs as provided by City Council.

Reports by Representatives on External Organizations

BCSTA Report

A verbal update was provided by Trustee Wilson.

BCPSEA Report

A verbal report was provided by Trustee Kanda-Rajwan.

Trustee Announcements

Trustee ÌìÃÀÊÓƵs & Events: November-December 2025

The following are trustee meetings and events that have occurred in the period since the last Public Board meeting:

• Character Abbotsford - Interview with James Mandigo
• Archway Annual ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ Builders' Awards
• Remembrance Day Celebration – Thunderbird Square
• Chamber of Commerce - 29th Annual Business Excellence Awards
• National Philanthropy Day Luncheon
• 2025 Drishti Awards
• Archway - Toys for Tots Christmas Brunch
• BCSTA Trustee Academy
• District Planning Team ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ
• Finance & Facilities Committee ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ
• Education Committee ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ
• Agenda Setting for December 9 Board ÌìÃÀÊÓƵs