Highlights - Board Meeting - May 12, 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. Please note there were some technical difficulties with the microphones during this meeting.
Education
Strategic Plan and Preliminary Budget for 2026-27
Superintendent Ngieng presented the public budget consultation findings to the board, and Secretary-Treasurer Schulte presented the preliminary budget for 2026-2027.
Framework for Enhancing Student Learning (FESL) Feedback Report
Superintendent Ngieng presented the Ministry of Education and Child Care feedback on the Framework for Enhancing Student Learning report to the Board for information.
Board Authority Authorized Courses (BAAC)
The Board of Education approved BAA Art History 12: Artists, Movements, and Making and BAA Veterinary Science 12 as a Board Authority Authorized Courses.
School Fees and Deposits 2026-2027
Superintendent Ngieng asked the Board to approve school fees and deposits for the 2026-27 school year. The motion was carried.
Academy Fees for 2026-2027
The superintendent asked the Board to approve academy fees for the 2026-27 school year. The motion was carried.
Trustee Announcements
Trustee Meetings & Events: March - April 2026
The following are trustee meetings and events that have occurred in the period since the last Public Board meeting:
- Abbotsford Christian Leaders Network (ACLN) Annual Prayer Breakfast
- Skills Canada BC Provincial Competition
- 2026 Indigenous Role Model Ceremony
- DPAC April Meeting
- Abbotsford Nights of Music
- Student Voice Spring Forum
- Day of Mourning Ceremony
- Community Matters Award Committee Meeting
- Audit Committee Meeting
- Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting
- Rick Hansen Secondary School Celebration of Learning
- Education Committee Meeting
- Agenda Setting for May 12 Board Meetings
- Mayor’s Luncheon
- Character in Action Awards
- Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet