Events Archive
Resolution Number
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Status
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Bonnie McBride - President
SD73 Kamloops-ThompsonBonnie lives as a guest on the unceded lands of the Secwepemc people in the Interior of BC, and has a long history of supporting students and caregivers in School District 73. Bonnie is passionate about the involvement of young people in the building of their own future and experiences. Each child is unique and on their own journey. And, each of those children bring value to their school community. As the parent of five children, she values the large role that neighbourhood schools play in the lives of families and is committed to making sure we continue to invest in children, through public education funding.
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Laura Ward – 1st Vice-President
SD41 BurnabyLaura is a member of the Tla’amin Nation but is currently a visitor on the unceded traditional lands of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish Nations. She has been actively involved at both the PAC and DPAC levels with SD41 as well as many other community initiatives throughout the city of Burnaby. She has a passion for building community capacity and finding the gifts that community members have to offer.
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Resha Sabti – 2nd Vice-President
SD35 LangleyI am an environmental engineering and currently finishing my masters at UBC. Three months after I moved to Canada with my family, I started my first volunteering job. I do consider volunteering a very critical part of my integration into becoming a better member of our beautiful Canadian culture and learned English. I have been volunteering for over 20 years and I am honored to be volunteering to advocate for better education for our children with BCCPAC. I have beautiful twin boys in elementary school district 35. You can spot me running our husky dogs in our neighborhood which helps me recharged.
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Meredith Laird - Secretary
SD36 SurreyMeredith has two children in K-12 in SD 36 (Surrey) and works in supporting curriculum at a post-secondary institution. Their degree is in cognitive experimental psychology, and their interests include parliamentary procedure and community engagement. They are grateful to have lived in peace as an uninvited guest on the territories of the Anishinabe Algonquin, Haudenosaunee, and Coast Salish peoples.
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Victoria Brekkaas – Indigenous Director
SD59 Peace River SouthI live in Dawson Creek which is situated in Treaty 8 territory, the traditional, ancestral, unceded and shared lands of the Sicannie, Slavey, Dene/Dane-Zaa, Cree, Saulteaux, and Métis peoples. I have 2 children who have graduated and 4 who are still in school grades 3, 7, 8 and 12. I also have 4 step children, 2 of which who have graduated and one in each grade 11 and grade 12. Alongside many other children who have called my house 'home' over the years. I hold a social services worker diploma and when I am not working or busy being mom you can find me being active within the school district sitting on the PAC, a a representative with the Indigenous Parents Advisory Council as well as sitting chair for the SD59 DPAC. I am also active in many other volunteer organizations and societies within the Peace Region.
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Kendra Mann - Director
SD20 Kootenay-ColumbiaKendra has been actively involved at the PAC, DPAC, and BCCPAC level for 15 years and has been part of the SD#8 and now SD#20 Advocacy project. She has one daughter who graduated in 2019 and has 2 other daughters in grade 11 and 12. Kendra and her family reside in School District #20 on the traditional, shared and unceded territory of the Knutaxa. Kutenai, and Sinixt people. When Kendra is not volunteering for PAC, DPAC, BCCPAC, Girl Guides of Canada or any of her other volunteer commitments she can be found paddleboarding or camping when the weather is warm. Kendra brings with her 20 years of Administration experience in a work environment to the BCCPAC board of Directors.
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Simon Adams - Director
SD23 Central OkanaganSimon is a public education champion and volunteer from Kelowna, BC. He has served as President and Vice President of the Central Okanagan DPAC (Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country), as PAC President of Ecole Dorothea Walker Elementary, as DPAC PAC Representative at Canyon Falls Middle School, and has volunteered on the BCCPAC Finance and Bylaws Committees. Simon has served on a number of non-profit provincial and national Boards of Directors and has held a variety of senior executive roles with BGC and the YMCA. Simon is currently a Vice President of YMCA BC and the proud father of a Grade 7 student.
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Keirsten Tymko - Director
SD79 Cowichan ValleyKeirsten is raising 4 children on Vancouver Island. She has been heavily involved at a PAC and DPAC level with district 79 for many years and has recently found an enthusiasm for public education at a provincial level. Keirsten lives, owns a business, coaches, and sends her children to school as uninvited settlers, on the land of the Stz’uminus, Penekelut, Halalt and Lysackson people. Keirsten's passion for Truth and Reconciliation, and inclusive learning is very evident and she is thrilled to have the opportunity to be part of an organization that shares those values.
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Alex Mullaly - Director
SD42 Maple Ridge – Pitt MeadowsAlex has been involved in a variety of roles, for the volunteer sector over the years; from committees to elected boards. He inspires and encourages all who can, to participate; within their capacities and actively works to build upon the communities in which his family grows into. Alex and his family have the privilege of currently adventuring and settling on the traditional, shared and unceded Territory of the həṅq̓əmín̓əḿ speaking People of the Katzie First Nation and Kwantlen First Nation.
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Trish Coft - Director
SD42 Maple Ridge – Pitt MeadowsTrish works as a Project Manager on the shared, traditional, and unceded territory of the Katzie First Nation and Kwantlen First Nation. She has two children, ages 19 and 10, and has been actively involved with the PAC since 2010. Over the years, she has held various roles as a volunteer on boards as well as PAC and DPAC and is the Current Chair of the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows DPAC. Raised in a household that emphasized volunteering, her dedication naturally aligns with helping others. She firmly believes in the importance of listening more than speaking, fostering trust, and cultivating strong partnerships with all stakeholders. Trish is open to discussions and challenges, readily assuming any role required to achieve set goals or benchmarks. Whether it involves taking the lead or recognizing when another person is better suited, she is prepared to take on whatever role is necessary to achieve success.
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Tracy Humphreys – Executive Director
SD61 Greater VictoriaTracy Tracy is a settler on the stolen lands of the Lekwungen and Wsanec Peoples. She has ADHD and autism, and is a parent to three amazing children with disabilities. She has also been an active volunteer in BC schools in many roles for over 25 years and was awarded the 2019 Victoria Community Leadership Award in Lifelong Learning for her work as the founder and Executive Director of the BCEdAccess Society, advocating for equitable access to education for children and youth with disabilities.
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AGM Minutes Published
Review the 2024 AGM Minutes, prepared by the Member Minutes Approval Committee and approved by the Board.
AGM Results & Annual Report Published
Review the 2024 AGM Results and the Annual Report. The Member Minutes Approval Committee recorded the full business of the meeting and is in the process of preparing the minutes for circulation.
AGM Booklet Now Available
Review the 2024 AGM Booklet (Final iteration, 26-Apr-2024) which includes:
- Reports from the President, Executive Director and Committees
- AGM Agenda, Information and Rules of Order
- 2023 AGM Minutes
- 2024 Budget
- Information about the Candidates for the Board of Directors
- Voting instructions (Elections for Board of Directors)
- Resolutions submitted for discussion at the AGM
- Proposed Resolution Voting Instructions
- 2023 Financial Statements & Auditor's Report
Engagement Matters!
We encourage all member PACs to exercise their own voting and speaking rights by sending a delegate to attend the AGM. If that will not be possible, authorize another individual (from your DPAC or another Member PAC) to carry your PAC's proxy to ensure your PAC's voice is heard.
Understanding What You Need to Do to Attend the AGM
The AGM may only be attended by authorized delegates of regular members in good standing, and registration is mandatory.Regular Members in good standing who paid their membership dues by December 31, 2023 are entitled to VOTE AND SPEAK at the AGM. These members must submit one completed Proxy Vote Form (signed by two members of that member’s PAC or DPAC executive) to authorize up to two delegates to exercise voting rights on their behalf during the AGM. Additional delegates may attend the AGM by submitting a Proxy Speaker Form.Regular Members in good standing who paid their membership fees January 1, 2024 or later are only entitled to attend and speak, but not vote, at the AGM. These members must submit a completed Proxy Speaker Form (signed by two members of that member’s PAC or DPAC executive) to authorize a delegate to speak on their behalf during the AGM. Additional delegates may attend the AGM by submitting a Proxy Speaker Form.The Proxy Form ensures that the Member PAC or Member DPAC has authorized the designated individuals to attend the AGM on their behalf. For more information regarding proxies, read the Proxy Form and FAQs.If you have never attended the AGM, it's a great way to gain exposure to a formal AGM and to understand the workings of the organization.
The 2023 AGM was held in Richmond on May 6 & 7, 2023:
- Read the 2023 AGM Minutes
- Read the 2023 AGM Results
- Review the 2023 AGM Booklet
The 2022 AGM was held virtually on April 30, 2022:
- Read the 2022 AGM Minutes
- Read the 2022 AGM Results
- Review the 2022 AGM Booklet
- View the 2022 By-election results.
The 2021 AGM was held virtually on May 1, 2021:
- Read the 2021 AGM Minutes
- Read the 2021 AGM Results
- Review the 2021 AGM Booklet
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Members can review the 2024 version of our Constitution and Bylaws.
BCCPAC members approved changes to the Bylaws at the 2024 AGM and changes were subsequently filed with the Registrar of Companies.
The Constitution and Bylaws is a living document and is reviewed on an ongoing basis by the Constitution & Bylaws Committee to ensure it continues to meet the needs of members and the Board of Directors.
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Our 2024 Parent Education Conference was held in-person on May 3, 2024 in conjunction with our Annual General Meeting (May 4-5).
Share this year's resources with parents in your school and district:
Looking for prior year information?
2023 Conference Presentations and 2023 Conference Guide
2022 Conference Presentations and 2022 Conference Guide
We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Education and Child Care.
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The School Act gives parents the right, through Parent Advisory Councils (PACs), to provide feedback in their school. PAC is the officially recognized collective voice of parents of their school. A PAC, through its elected officers, may advise the school board, the principal and staff of the school respecting any matter relating to the education of the students and the school.
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. They offer a wealth of ideas and support in the challenges that face all public schools. 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. PACs are NOT required to register as a non-profit or under the BC Societies 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, telephone, email, and websites so that all parents have the opportunity for input. PACs, with strong participation from parents, have an important influence on life at the school and the feelings the community has toward the school and education. There is strong evidence that increased parent involvement in the school results in increased student achievement, accomplishment, satisfaction, and bonding all of which result in decreased dropout rates and better citizen.
Purposes of a PAC
- To advise the school principal and staff on parents’ views and feedback about school programs, policies, plans and activities.
- To organize PAC activities and events and endeavour to provide parent education.
- To encourage parent involvement in the school, and to support programs that promote parent involvement.
- To communicate with parents, and to promote co-operation between the home and the school in providing support for the education of children.
- To assist parents in accessing the system and to advocate on behalf of parents and students.
- To provide financial support for the goals of the PAC, as determined by its membership.
- To advise and participate in the activities of the District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) and the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC).
The business of the PAC shall be unbiased in respect of race, colour, religion, politics, family status, gender, sexual orientation or physical or mental ability. The PAC is not a forum for the discussion of individual school personnel, parents, or other individual members of the school community.
PAC 101
The BCCPAC Leadership Manual is a great resource for both PACs and DPACs. Tab 4 has tips on Getting Started in Your PAC/DPAC, including useful check lists. Looking for information and tips on how to write your PAC’s Constitution & Bylaws? Check out Tab 6 of the Leadership Manual.
Treasurer 101 Tools
See sample PAC budget template
See sample PAC Monthly Report template