VCPAC is hosting a PAC Congress for all parents interested in increasing their engagement in student achievement. It will feature round table discussions designed to share expertise and allow opportunities to network with other parents. Parent leaders, PAC Executives and other parents interested in active involvement in this part of their child’s life should join us. A light meal will be served. Located in the Spectrum School Cafeteria (957 West Burnside Rd) from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. on November 26. Please RSVP to and include any dietary restirctions.
Topics will include:
PAC Operations
- PAC Executive training & discussions such as: Running effective meetings, building effective relationships with the adults in the school, parent education ideas , treasurer best practices, communication strategies, building your community, volunteer burnout!!
- Who's PAC is it anyway - deas on maintaining the Parent in PAC
- Bylaws and what they are for
- Beyond fundraising
Parents in the School System
- The role of VCPAC advocating for and supporting PACs
- Promoting School Health and Wellness: Initiatives in the district
- Increasing the Community impact at the school
- Emergency Preparedness
School and District
- BC Ed Plan what's it going to do for our kids?
Agenda
6:30 p.m. Welcome & Networking over light dinner
6:55 p.m. Opening Comments
7:00 p.m. Roundtable Discussions — Session 1
7:40 p.m. Roundtable Discussions — Session 2
8:20 p.m. Roundtable Discussions — Session 3
9:00 p.m. Adjourn