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Highlights - Board Meeting - June 18, 2024
June 19, 2024
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
Jackson Elementary
Accompanied by teacher Nadia Lee, students in grade 5 at Jackson Elementary shared their exploration of Canadian Issues and Governance from the Grade 5 Social Studies curriculum. Focusing on the Big Idea that “Immigration and multiculturalism continue to shape Canadian society and identity,” they presented their Immigration Projects. Each student interviewed a family member, relative, or teacher about their journey to Canada, exploring the push and pull factors, challenges, and hardships.
Sandy Hill Elementary
For the past three years, Grade 1 students at Jackson Elementary have benefited from the Paws 4 Stories program, a Therapy Dog Community Service that promotes reading skills. Jackie Lepp and her therapy dog, Kona, from St. John’s Ambulance, visited the class weekly to listen to the students read. Kona’s calming presence helped the children improve their reading skills, and special needs students from other classes also enjoyed visiting with Kona. Teacher Jill Roberts, Principal Cathy Erickson, Vice-Principal Sharon Phillips, volunteer Jackie Lepp, and Kona accompanied four Grade 1 students for this presentation.
Yale Secondary School Senior Boys Rugby Team – Tier 2 Provincial Championship
Principal Rob Sloboda and Head Coach Greg Byron accompanied a few of the key grade 12 senior players to talk about the Senior Boys Rugby season. The Yale Senior Boys Rugby team finished the season with a 10-3 record. They went 4-1 in league play and narrowly lost in the Eastern Valley (EVAA) final. This loss placed them in Tier 2 for the provincials as the #6 seed. The team delivered their best performances of the year at the provincials, securing convincing wins over Mount Boucherie, Riverside, and Abby Senior to claim the Tier 2 championship.
2024 Community Matters Award: Starfish Packs
The Community Matters Award is presented annually to organizations or individuals who have exceeded their community service mandate and have made a significant, deliberate contribution to Abbotsford School District students. The 2023 Community Award is awarded to Starfish Packs.
Education
Multi-Year Strategic Plan and Budget for 2024-2025
Superintendent Nosek and Secretary-Treasurer Velestuk provide an update on the completed Strategic Plan and Budget for 2024-25.
Annual Budget Bylaw for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025
A recommendation was put forward that the Board of Education approve having all three readings of the Annual Budget Bylaw for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 in this one meeting.
2025-2030 Enhancement Agreement Signing Update
Superintendent Nosek provided an update on the newly signed 2025-2030 Enhancement Agreement for Indigenous Students.
Operations
Capital Bylaw No. 2024/25-CPSD34-02
A recommendation was put forward that the Board of Education approve having all three readings of the Capital Plan Bylaw No. 2024/25-CPSD34-02 in this one meeting.
Five-Year Capital Plan Submission 2025-2026 (Major Capital Projects)
A recommendation was put forward that the Board of Education approve the proposed Major Capital Projects for 2025-2026 as provided on the Five-Year Capital Summary for 2025-2026 submitted to the Ministry of Education and Child Care.
Five-Year Capital Plan Submission 2025-2026 (Minor Capital Projects)
A recommendation was put forward that the Board of Education approve the proposed Minor Capital Projects for 2024-2025 as provided on the Five-Year Capital Plan Summary for 2025-2026 submitted to the Ministry of Education and Child Care.
Five-Year Capital Plan Submission 2025-2026 (Major - Child Care)
A recommendation was put forward that the Board of Education approve the proposed Child Care Major Capital Projects for 2025-2026 as provided on the Five-Year Capital Plan Summary for 2025-2026 submitted to the Ministry of Education and Child Care.
Long Range Facilities Plan
A recommendation was put forward that the Board of Education approve the 2023-2024 Long Range Facilities Plan as presented.
Revised Board Policy 1 - Foundations Statements
A recommendation was put forward that the Board of Education approve revised Board Policy 1 - Foundation Statements as presented.
Revised Board Policy 3 - Role of the Trustee
A recommendation was put forward that the Board of Education approve revised Board Policy 3 - Role of the Trustee as presented.
Revised Board Policy 7 - Board Governance and Operations
A recommendation was put forward that the Board of Education approve revised Board Policy 7 - Board Governance and Operations, as presented.
Revised Board Policy 13 - Recruitment and Selection of Personnel
A recommendation was put forward that the Board of Education approve revised Board Policy 13 - Recruitment and Selection of Personnel, as presented.
Revised Board Policy 15 - Student Code of Conduct
A recommendation was put forward that the Board of Education approve revised Board Policy 15 - Student Code of Conduct, as presented.
Summary of changes to Administrative Procedures (APs)
Superintendent Nosek informed the Board of Education with a summary of changes to Administrative Procedures.
Big Brother and Big Sisters Sponsorships
A recommendation was put forward that the Board of Education approve the request from Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley to sponsor group programs in the amount of $5,000.
Proposed Public Board Meeting Schedule for 2024-2025
A recommendation was put forward that the Board of Education approve the proposed Public Board Meeting Schedule for 2024-2025 as presented.
AP 339
A recommendation was put forward that the Board of Education request staff, in accordance with AP 339 S. 1.2, to require parental consent be given if we are to use an elementary/middle school student's name and pronoun that does not conform with their biological sex.
Trustee Announcements
Trustee Meetings & Events: May & June 2024
Trustees shared about trustee meetings and events that have occurred in the period since the last Public Board meeting.