Hayden Rampton – Candidate for Chilliwack School Board Trustee – Releases Platform

Chilliwack – Hayden Rampton, 2026 Candidate for Chilliwack School Board Trustee has released his platform. 18 months ago , a young Shane Kooyman , fresh out of high school, ran for Chilliwack School Trustee in a by election. That path continues with Mr. Rampton.

From his media release: I am running for school trustee because I believe Chilliwack students deserve an education system that puts learning, strong classrooms, engaged families and responsible use of public resources first. My approach is practical: listen to students, parents and educators, ask tough questions, and focus the school district’s attention on what helps students succeed.

Rampton is an 18-year-old Chilliwack teen who is a Sardis Secondary Grad and now studying UFV.

1. Academic Excellence
    Keep student learning and academic achievement at the centre of school-board decision-making.
    Support strong literacy, numeracy, critical thinking and foundational learning.
    Encourage the use of evidence and measurable outcomes when evaluating programs and initiatives.
    Ensure teachers and school leaders have the resources and conditions needed to help students learn.
2. Give Parents a Stronger Voice
    Make meaningful parent and guardian involvement a priority in education decisions.
    Improve communication between schools, families and the district.
    Ensure parents have clear opportunities to provide feedback on policies and major changes affecting their children.
    Recognize parents as important partners in their children’s education.
3. Support Teachers and Strong Classrooms
    Ensure teachers and educators have the resources, support and working conditions they need to help students succeed.
    Listen directly to teachers and school staff about the challenges they face in the classroom.
    Support professional development and practical resources that strengthen teaching and learning.
    Promote respectful, positive classroom environments where teachers can teach and students can learn.
    Address disruptive behaviour in a fair and constructive way while recognizing the important role teachers play in supporting students.
4. Help Every Student Flourish
    Support students with different learning needs and circumstances while maintaining high expectations for all.
    Encourage opportunities in academics, trades, technology, arts, athletics and extracurricular activities.
    Support practical pathways that help students prepare for post-secondary education, careers and adult life.
    Keep student well-being and belonging part of the conversation while maintaining a clear focus on learning.

Hayden Rampton • Candidate for Chilliwack School Board Trustee • October 17, 2026

5. Transparency and Responsible Budgeting
    Treat every education dollar as money entrusted to the district by the public.
    Ask for clear explanations of major expenditures, administrative costs and new initiatives.
    Look for opportunities to reduce unnecessary spending and direct resources toward classrooms, teachers and students.
    Support transparent reporting so families and taxpayers can understand how district resources are being used.

How I Would Serve as Trustee
 Listen first: regularly hear from parents, students, educators and community members.
 Ask questions: seek clear evidence and explanations before supporting major spending or policy decisions.
 Stay accessible: communicate clearly about priorities, decisions and concerns raised by the community.
 Work collaboratively: trustees have different perspectives, but the board’s responsibility is to serve students, families and the broader community.
 Measure results: support initiatives that have a clear purpose and evaluate whether they are achieving it.