What is PAC?
Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) are forums within each school community to discuss matters
affecting your school and the education of your children. Parents’ voices are a tremendous value to
their school. PACs strive to represent the diversity within their communities and contribute to the
benefit of all students by:
providing opportunities to educate and inform parents about the school;
involving parents in volunteer activities; and
openly discussing parents’ concerns and aspirations for their schools.
Who Can Become a Member of PAC?
According to the School Act (Section 7c), a parent/guardian of a school age student attending a school is entitled to belong to that school's PAC
What Governs a PAC?
As an autonomous body, the PAC must abide by its Constitution and Bylaws and the School Act.
How does a PAC Work?
Through their elected executives from parents in the school, PACs communicate with their parent community gathering and discussing issues of importance regarding their school in order to adequately advise those that influence their school. In addition to PAC meetings, communication may also be done through, newsletters, email, and social media so that all parents have the opportunity for input. PACs, with strong participation from parents, have an important influence on life a the school and the feelings the community has toward the school and education.
Purposes of a PAC.
1. To advise the school principal and staff on parents' views and feedback about school programs, policies, plans and activities.
2. To organize PAC activities and events and endeavour to provided parent education.
3. To encourage parent involvement in the school, and to support programs that promote parent involvement.
4. To communicate with parents, and to promote co-operation between the the home and the school in providing support for the education of children.
5. To assist parents in accessing the system and to advocate on behalf of parents and students.
6. To provide financial support for the goals of the PAC , as determined by its membership.
JOIN NOW!
The PAC thrives on your parental involvement to put on the few major fund raising activities hosted throughout the year. Contact wrepac@gmail.com if you want to volunteer.
New Facebook Page for PAC: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113403200416068
Webber road PAC minutes October
Parent Advisory Council Positions:
| Position | Name |
| President | Keira Smith |
| Vice President | Courtney Low |
| Treasurer | Susan Mitovic |
| Secretary | Charlotte Betz |