District Office Staff

Superintendent's Office

Rohan Arul-pragasam - Interim Superintendent of Schools. Operating under the authority of both the School Act and the Board of Education, the Superintendent is responsible for the overall administration of Chilliwack's public schools. Responsible for Staffing, Student Enrolment/Information Systems.
Paula Jordan -Assistant Superintendent. Responsible for Elementary Programs, Safe Schools, Elementary Principals.
Kirk Savage - Assistant Superintendent. Responsible for Middle Schools, Secondary Schools, Alternative Education, Staffing, District Student Behaviour Referrals, Middle, Secondary and Alternative Education Principals, Summer Learning.
David Manuel - Acting Director of Instruction. Responsible for Learning Services (Student Services, Curriculum), Information Technology and International Education.
Donna Vogel - Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
Joanne Britton - Executive Assistant
Glen Tiechko - Vice Principal, International Education
Carol Bond - Receptionist/Clerk

Financial Services Department

Gerry Slykhuis - Secretary-Treasurer. Acting as the Board's Administrative Officer, the Secretary-Treasurer is responsible for the overall supervision of business operations in the district and the management of the Board's corporate affairs.
Mark Friesen - Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Talana McInally - Executive Assistant to the Secretary-Treasurer
Kevin Josephson - Manager of Finance
Jennifer Aylen - Business Manager
Deanna Davyduke - Senior Accounting Clerk
Debbie Street - Accounting Clerk
Leanne Mackay-Dahl - Accounting Clerk
Michaella Clark - Accounting Clerk

Payroll

Dolores Graham - Payroll Benefits Manager
Susan Darby - Payroll: CUPE
Monique Dekroon - Payroll: Casual, TOC, CUPE Benefits, Administration and Management
Erin Irwin - Payroll: Teachers, Trustees

Human Resources

Human Resources provides the following services for teachers, support staff who are members of CUPE, principals and vice principals, management and executive staff:

Post and fill; recruitment; dispatch of teachers teaching on call and casual support staff; collective agreement administration for teachers and CUPE; contract administration for principals, vice principals, executive and management staff; assistance to supervisors in relation to coaching, feedback, discipline and evaluation of employees; job descriptions and job evaluation; compensation management; grievance management; collective bargaining; leave management; coordination of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy requests; assisting with district health and safety, including first aid and workers’ compensation claims; management of criminal record checks for staff and volunteers; wellness and disability management and data management.

Tamara Ilersich - Director of Human Resources
Nadine Clattenburg - District Principal of Human Resources
Diego Testa - District Principal of Human Resources
Kelly Murphy - Human Resources Manager
Rhonda Simmonds, Human Resources Information Systems Manager (HRIS)
Anna Singh - Human Resources Manager
Donna Dove - Human Resources Assistant
Cheryl Moore - Human Resources Secretary, Support Staff
Kari McCandless - Human Resources Assistant (Temporary)
Stephen Clarke - Replacement Staff Facilitator, TOC Call-outs
Kim Bradwell - Replacement Staff Facilitator, Support Staff Call outs
Rachael Green - Human Resources Manager

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Information & Announcements

Imagine High Virtual Townhall Meetings

Imagine High Integrated Arts and Technology Secondary opens in September 2021 for students in grades 9 - 10. Imagine High is a public school of choice within the Chilliwack School District situated on the former site of the University of the Fraser Valley on Yale Road. By 2023 the school will house up to 700 students from grades 9 - 12.

Please join us for a virtual Zoom Townhall on any of the following dates.

Register for Hybrid Learning

Registration for the Hybrid Learning Program being offered to students in grades K - 8 is open! To learn more and to register: https://sd33.bc.ca/hybrid-learning

CUPE Skills, Training and Enhancement Fund

Applications for the new CUPE Skills, Training and Enhancement Fund will be accepted twice annually for adjudication. All CUPE staff are eligible to apply to this fund. Further information and application forms can be found in the staff section of our website.

School Bus Registration for 2020/2021 is open!

School bus registration is open! Visit https://sd33.bc.ca/transportation-department to learn more and to register.

Activities You Can Do At Home with your Child

Looking for stimulating ways for your student to pass the time at home? Check out our list of activities and online resources for students. There is something for everyone, and for students at all grade levels!

Activities You Can Do At Home

School Bus Safety Tips

For Drivers

The large AMBER alternating flashing lights warn motorists that the school bus is about to stop to either load or unload students; slow and stop if it is safe to do so.
The large RED alternating flashing lights warn motorists to STOP as the school bus is either loading or unloading students.
Drivers must STOP in either direction whenever you see flashing RED lights on a school bus.
After stopping for a school bus, don't start moving again until the bus moves on or the driver signals that it's safe by turning off the lights and pulling

Ride 360 Bussing App

Does your child ride the bus? Get instantly notified if there are any disruptions or delays on your route! The free Ride 360 App provides parents and guardians direct access to their students bussing schedule, while allowing Transportation to send timely notifications and alerts. Download Ride360 from your App provider today!

Learn how to access your student information on the app, by viewing the User Guide.