Highlights - Board Meeting - March 10, 2026
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.
Delegations/Presentations/Acknowledgements
Acknowledging Trustee Wilson's Years of Service with the Abbotsford School District
Trustee Shirley Wilson was first elected to the Board of Education in 2005, making her one of the district’s
longest-serving governance leaders. Her ongoing service demonstrates a strong dedication to public education in Abbotsford and to the long-term success of students across the district. Congratulations to Trustee Wilson on her 20 years of dedicated service on the Abbotsford School District Board of Education.
Education
Superintendent’s Mid-Year Report
Superintendent Dr. Nathan Ngieng provided a report highlighting the district's continued focus on student learning and well-being, recognizing that safety, belonging, and connection play a significant role in the academic success of our students.
Operations
Updated 2026-2027 Budget Calendar
The Board of Education approved the Updated 2026-2027 Budge Calendar as presented by Secretary-Treasurer, Monica Schulte.
Property Disposition Bylaw 90: Semá:th Elementary - Statutory Right of Way (FortisBC Energy Inc.)
The Board authorized the granting of a blanket statutory right of way to FortisBC Energy Inc. for the installation, operation and maintenance of natural gas works serving the property located at 852 Whatcom Rd, Abbotsford, BC, V3G 1Y9.
Committee Reports
BCSTA Policy Review
Trustee Wilson provided a verbal update on the BCSTA Policy Review and highlighted that some exemplars in the report point to the work that has been done in the Abbotsford School District.
New Business
Motion by Trustee Rai
The Board of Education carried the motion that, through the Chair, the Board will send a letter of gratitude to all employees of the Abbotsford School District, expressing the Board’s appreciation for their care, dedication, and commitment to each and every student in our schools.
Trustee Announcements
Trustee Meetings & Events: February - March 2026
The following are trustee meetings and events that have occurred in the period since the last Public Board meeting:
- Shared Learning
- BCSTA Provincial Council
- Education Committee Meeting
- Summit Pacific College Tour
- Awards of Excellence Dinner
- DPAC Meeting
- Ignite Women's Empowerment Gala
- Live to Give - Opening Ceremony
- LIFE's Red Carpet for Recovery Celebration - A Night of Inspiration
- District Planning Meeting
- Policy Committee Meeting
- Stakeholder Meeting with the APVPA Executive
- Agenda Setting for March 10 Board Meetings
- Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards
- Abbotsford Middle School - IFTAR
- Virsa Foundation & CRN Team Presents International Women's Day Celebrations