Chilliwack School District announces changes in executive leadership team
CHILLIWACK – The Chilliwack School District on Wednesday announced a series of changes to its executive team.
In a statement, the district said Secretary-Treasurer Dr. Simone Sangster will exit SD33 to join the University of the Fraser Valley as its associate vice-president of finance, effective August 2026.
To ensure leadership continuity and succession planning, Raman Brar will be appointed Secretary-Treasurer effective July 2026. He joined the district as assistant secretary-treasurer in November 2025. Prior to joining the district, he had significant leadership responsibilities with Fraser Health where he supported and implemented financial planning, reporting, governance, risk management, and strategic decision-making.
“Raman has shown the judgment, steadiness, and system-wide perspective needed for this role,” said Arul-pragasam. “He understands the importance of strong fiscal accountability. He also understands that accountability must be paired with communication, trust, responsiveness, and care for the people doing the work. His appointment provides continuity, stability, and a thoughtful progression of leadership within our system.”

