SD33 maintenance staff to upgrade Chilliwack schools over the summer
CHILLIWACK — When Chilliwack School District’s 14,000-plus students were dismissed on June 23, the clock began ticking for summer maintenance staff tasked with tackling essential upgrades spread across 20 campuses.
It’s a challenge they live for and thrive on completing in time for the September 6 return to school.
“We are able to complete this work because of the dedicated staff here working hard to have schools and bussing ready for students in September,” said Al Van Tassel, director of facilities and transportation for Chilliwack School District. “It’s always a busy summer.”
The most pressing task ahead involves finishing Stito’:s, the new K-8 school along the Vedder River, and the additions to G.W. Graham Secondary and Vedder Elementary. The expansion of G.W. Graham brings 450 more seats to boost school capacity to 1,400 students, while a two-storey addition on the south side of Vedder Elementary will add 240 more seats and more parking spaces.