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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. 

In accordance with the School Act, the Abbotsford Board of Education must approve a balanced budget by June 30th each year. The Abbotsford School District is currently preparing its budget for the 2023-24 school year and is inviting employees, families and community members to share their voice in the consultation process. 

At the March 7th public board meeting, the Abbotsford Board of Education passed a motion to approve and formalize the school calendar for 2023-2024. The Abbotsford Board of Education is required to create a calendar that meets the legislated requirements of the School Act, and the Abbotsford Teachers Union (ATU) Collective Agreement.  

Grade 5 Indigenous students across the district came together for drum making workshops as a way of connecting with other students from their family of schools, as they prepare for their transition to middle school next year.

Over 75 students attended the Skills Canada Regional competition held at the UFV Chilliwack Trades Campus on March 2, 2023, as they showcased their skills and knowledge in the trades and technology sector. Three students from the Abbotsford School District won gold medals, advancing them to the Skills Canada Provincials set to take place in the spring. 

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. 

50% of the world has a period. Based on that,  half of the students in this school have a period. Yet as high school students we see so much stigma about menstruation. There shouldn't be such a feeling of taboo surrounding periods. Further, with problems such as sustainability and “the pink tax” the under donation of period products in foster care homes, homeless shelters, and donation-based organizations has become a public health issue known as ‘Period Poverty.’

The Abbotsford Board of Education is currently seeking feedback from parents/guardians, families, employees, students and the larger community on the proposed calendar for the 2023-24 school year.

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. 

This past December, the Indigenous Education Advisory Committee reviewed applications submitted by several grade 12 Indigenous students from secondary schools throughout the Abbotsford School District.