Pamela's Platform
Top Five Priorities for a Stronger Abbotsford School District
#3: SUPPORTED
EDUCATORS
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Increasing and retaining staffing, including ongoing recruitment of TTOCs and Support Staff
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Equipping educators with confidential mental health resources and support
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Actively engaging with and consulting Teachers and Support Staff
Supporting Teachers &
Other School Support Staff
#5: PLANNING FOR ABBOTSFORD'S
FUTURE
A School System Ready for the Future
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Repairing school facilities to create safe, sustainable spaces, as well as updating playgrounds to ensure they are accessible for all students
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Equipping classrooms with digital learning tools and hardware to optimize student learning and increase teacher efficiency
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Better preparing students for the workplace after graduation by expanding CTE and STEM programs and career counselling
#4: RESPONSIBLE
LEADERSHIP
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Increasing and retaining staffing, including ongoing recruitment of TTOCs and Support Staff
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Equipping educators with confidential mental health resources and support
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Actively engaging with and consulting Teachers and Support Staff
Responsible Spending & Accountability
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Allocating funds towards programs and services for students, including meal programs, transportation services and alternative schooling options, such as virtual or online schools and programs of choice
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Optimizing funding for increased teaching staff and support in classrooms
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Maintaining a healthy surplus
#5: PLANNING FOR
ABBOTSFORD’S
FUTURE
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Repairing school facilities to create safe, sustainable spaces, as well as updating playgrounds to ensure they are accessible for all students
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Equipping classrooms with digital learning tools and hardware to optimize student learning and increase teacher efficiency
-
Better preparing students for the workplace after graduation by expanding CTE and STEM programs and career counselling
A School System Ready for The Future
#3: SUPPORTED EDUCATORS
Supporting Teachers
& Other School Support Staff
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Increasing and retaining staffing, including ongoing recruitment of TTOCs and Support Staff
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Equipping educators with confidential mental health resources and support
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Actively engaging with and consulting Teachers and Support Staff
#2: STRONG LEARNING
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Building strong foundations in literacy, numeracy and essential life skills
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Implementing effective support systems for students with disabilities or diverse learning needs, English-language learners, gifted learners, and students who are struggling academically
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Ensuring equitable access to technology
Student Success & Strong Foundations
#1: SAFE SCHOOLS
Safe, Inclusive & Supportive Schools for Students
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Fostering safe and supportive learning environments where each child feels a sense of belonging
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Creating respectful school cultures with quick and effective responses to bullying and violence
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Improving equitable outcomes and opportunities for all students, including Indigenous students, children and youth in care, and students with disabilities or diverse abilities
