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March 30, 2023

School District launches public consultation for 2023-24 Strategic Plan and Budget cycle

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. 

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March 27, 2023

Board Approves Local School Calendar for 2023-24

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.  

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March 25, 2023

Group of students starts environment club at middle school in Abbotsford

The following article was written by Charlotte Clement, a Grade 6 student at W. A. Fraser middle school in Abbotsford.

A small group of Grade 6 students at W.A. Fraser Middle School has created a club that helps the environment.

The club has about 20 members, and educates them that our world needs us to pay attention to the global problems that not only affect us, but the nature and animals sharing this planet.

The Fraser Environment Club has worked hard to keep the school grounds clean as well as sort garbage, compost and recycling in the classrooms.

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March 7, 2023

Highlights - Board Meeting - March 7, 2023

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. 

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January 31, 2023

Superintendent Dr. Kevin Godden Announces Impending Retirement

Today, Abbotsford School District's Superintendent, Dr. Kevin Godden, announced his intent to retire at the end of the 2022/23 school year to all staff in the district via email. He had discussed this decision with the Abbotsford Board of Education earlier in the school year.