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1. Special-needs students and classroom disruption How would you balance the needs of a student with significant special needs or behavioural challenges with the right of the other students in that classroom to have a safe environment and a meaningful opportunity to learn? At what point would you support additional one-on-one support, a different classroom setting, specialized programming, or another intervention when a student's behaviour is repeatedly interfering with the e

1. ISP is a specialized program at Abbotsford Senior Secondary serving students with significant support needs, and parents and staff have raised concerns that current staffing levels are not sufficient for the program to operate as intended. If elected, what specific steps would you take—within your authority as a trustee—to determine whether the current level of support is adequate, and, if it is not, to advocate for restoring the resources needed for ISP to operate at full

1. Are you in favour or against SOGI 123? There are many resources that might be helpful tools for teachers, particularly when situations involving sexual orientation or gender identity arise in the classroom. I support teacher autonomy and know that teachers work hard to select resources appropriate for their students and learning objectives. At the same time, some parents consider sexual orientation and gender identity to be topics related to human sexuality. AP211 identifi

1. Why are you running for school board? I first ran (and was elected) in 2022 after interacting with the schoolboard regarding a district program my kids were interested in looked like it would be discontinued. As we dug deeper, I was frustrated by the Board’s unwillingness to engage and its lack of regard for the perspectives of parents and teachers. I’m a mid sized business owner and a parent, and I wanted to bring my experience to improve accountability and transparency.

1. Should the school board, district, or division notify or obtain consent from parents when a child wishes to use a new name or pronouns at school? Yes. While building trust and respecting basic student privacy are important, hiding significant identity shifts from families goes too far. School boards must honour the parental role; major decisions about a child’s life should always be made in open, honest collaboration between educators and parents. Maintaining transparent c

1. Please tell us a little bit about yourself personally: Who are you? Why are you running? What values drive you in your aspiration to be a school board trustee? My name is Mike Rauch, and my deepest values rest in family and community. As a father of six, married 28 years, and a parishioner at St. James, I am deeply invested in policies that create brighter futures for young people. I am running for re-election to ensure integrity, accountability, and collaborative leadersh

50 words max per question What do you believe are the two biggest issues currently facing Abbotsford schools? The first is meeting individual student needs with available resources. Students learn differently, and classrooms need the supports, specialized programming and flexibility to help every student succeed. Second is the prudent use of smartphones, social media and AI. Schools and families need practical tools to protect learning, development and well-being. 2. Whic

1. What are the three most important issues facing students and schools in Abbotsford today, and what would you do about them as a School Trustee? First, we must meet individual student needs with available resources. Students learn differently, and classrooms need appropriate supports, programming and flexibility to help every student succeed. Second, we need a prudent approach to smartphones, social media and AI. Schools and families need practical tools to protect learning

Abbotsford School Trustee Mike Rauch has announced he will seek re-election in the October 17, 2026 municipal election. First elected four years ago on a commitment to bring accountability and proven leadership to the Board of Education, Rauch says his priorities remain clear: strong foundations for student success, planning for Abbotsford's rapid growth, and ensuring transparent decision-making.

A motion put forth by Abbotsford Board of Education trustee Mike Rauch that would ask staff to investigate ways to enhance parent...

The Abbotsford board of education has voted against a motion to require parental consent for a child in elementary or middle school who...

On Monday October 3rd, 2022 I participated in Abbotsford DPAC's All-Candidates Forum. Notes from all the candidate responses are included...

Abbotsford Soccer Association Technical Director Colin Miller met with candidates Alex Mitchell for City Council and Mike Rauch for...

Link to the Abbotsford News Article announcing Mike Rauch entering Abbotsford School Trustee race

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