The Abbotsford Board of Education was sworn in Tuesday night, Nov. 3 during its inaugural meeting. The board consists of (left to right) Shannon Rose, Mike Rauch, board chair Rhonda Pauls, Eric Nyvall, Freddy Latham, Arsh Kaler and Tanya Coghill. (Image Credit: Abbotsford School District.)
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Abbotsford school board sworn in, Rhonda Pauls chosen as board chair
Nov 4, 2026 | 6:54 AM
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ABBOTSFORD – The Abbotsford School District officially welcomed its new Board of Education during an inaugural meeting held Tuesday evening, November 3, marking the beginning of the board’s four-year term.
During the meeting, trustees were sworn into office. Rhonda Pauls was selected to serve as board chair and Arsh Kaler as vice chair.
The 2026–2030 Abbotsford Board of Education consists of Rhonda Pauls, Arsh Kaler, Tanya Coghill, Freddy Latham, Eric Nyvall, Mike Rauch and Shannon Rose.
Kaler finished first among all trustee candidates with 10,965 votes, followed by Tanya Coghill with 9,185 votes, Eric Nyvall (9,039), Shannan Rose (8,985), Rhonda Pauls (8,761), Mike Rauch (8,676) and Freddy Latham (8,457).
