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Candidate Barbara Bednarski – Excellence and Inclusivity in Chilliwack’s SD33

TRUSTEES FOR CHANGE CONTINUE “BIG IDEAS” WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS Candidate Barbara Bednarski Spoke to Excellence and Inclusivity Wednesday, September 30th 2026 – Chilliwack – at our fifth weekly policy announcement, trustee candidates marked Truth and Reconciliation Day and expressed hope that thoughtful consideration on this day can lead to healing. Barbara Bednarski then spoke about Excellence and Inclusivity. ——- “Our public school system is responsible for educating children. Parents entrust their[…]

Barbara Bednarski School Ombudsperson’s Office Policy Announcement

Eight years of ideologically-driven policy have not just produced bad educational outcomes. They have undermined trust and fostered secrecy not just in our schools but in the larger community. Reasonable or not, many Chilliwack residents feel intimidated to express their concerns in public school board meetings for fear of retribution or ridicule. Parents and students are often worried that if they express concerns or have impolitic questions about what is[…]

Retired elementary teacher, former dairy manager to run for Chilliwack Board of Education

CHILLIWACK – A retired elementary school teacher who later worked as the director of a homeless shelter and as the manager of a Fraser Valley dairy will run for a seat on the Chilliwack Board of Education. Retired educator Barbara Bednarski carries substantial experience both inside and outside the public school system. She taught in the public school system in the Franco-Ontarian belt of Northern Ontario, bringing specific, practical and[…]