Award Background

The Educational Award honours Ona Mae Roy, a past president of the BCCPAC. Ona Mae Roy dedicated her life to improving the quality of life of all children through the advancement of their health, welfare, and education. In pursuing this goal, she gave strength and encouragement to all who advocate for children. It is the wish of BCCPAC and those who have contributed to this award that children will continue to benefit in memory of a valiant lady. This award is available annually.

Award Criteria (2024)

The award is open to any Grade 12 student attending a BCCPAC-member school who is planning to pursue post-secondary studies (academic, vocational, technical or training). The award honours a well-rounded student who is involved and interested in many things and has an understanding of the importance of parent involvement in education. The recipient will receive an award in the amount $1,000.

The Educational Award Application submission deadline was February 28, 2024.

Note: Children of current BCCPAC board members, staff, or contractors are not eligible to apply for this award.

Nomination Period

The nomination period for the by-election has closed, and the By-Election Booklet is now available.

Acclamations

We are pleased to present the following candidates who have been acclaimed:

• Treasurer: Chase Leushner, SD8 (Kootenay Lake)
• Director: Tisha Krafte, SD35 (Langley)

Voting Process for the By-Election

The By-Election Booklet contains all the information you need to review candidates and cast your vote. Voting is open to member PACs and DPACs in good standing. To participate, ensure your membership is active and in good standing: Membership List.

By-Election Booklet

The By-Election Booklet includes:

• Candidate Videos: Links to videos submitted by candidates are included for your review.
• Answers to Key Questions: Candidates have responded to several questions to highlight their qualifications, vision, and priorities.
• Voting Form: The voting form collects the credentials of the member PAC or DPAC and the ballots for each position where an election is required. Credentials will be verified, and the ballots will be separated from credentials for counting to maintain confidentiality.
• Voting Instructions: Step-by-step guidance on how to cast your vote.
• Information on BCCPAC: Information provided with the nominations call about the organization and the roles within it.

Engaging Your Members

The voting period runs from December 9 to January 5, and is designed to provide time for PACs and DPACs to:

• Review the booklet with their members.
• Facilitate discussions about the candidates.
• Gather input and feedback to guide the voting process.

To support BCCPAC’s mission, we need Directors who:

• Understand the needs and concerns of PACs and DPACs.
• Are interested in governance, strategy, and/or finance.
• Represent the diversity of our province across geography, race, colour, ancestry and place of origin, age, gender identity and sexual orientation, economic status, educational background and other underrepresented groups.
• Are committed to children’s educational success, health and well-being through strong family and community engagement.

We encourage you to make this a collaborative effort within your organization to ensure every voice is heard.

Positions and Candidates

Here are the positions open for election and their respective candidates:

Explanation of Outcomes

• Voting Required: For positions with multiple candidates, members will vote to determine the successful candidate.
• Acclaimed: For positions with only one candidate, the candidate is acclaimed, meaning they are automatically elected without a vote. Congratulations to our new Board members!
• Vacant: Positions without any candidates will remain unfilled until further notice.

Chief Returning Officer

We are grateful to have Gillian Burnett, who served as the Chief Returning Officer at the 2024 Annual General Meeting election, again overseeing this by-election. Gillian will ensure the voting process is conducted fairly and transparently.

How to Vote

• Confirm your PAC or DPAC’s eligibility: Voting is open to member PACs and DPACs in good standing. To participate, ensure your membership is current by December 31. Check your PAC’s or DPAC’s membership status here.
• Review the By-Election Booklet: Discuss the candidates and their responses with your members.
• Follow Voting Instructions: Provided in the booklet, these steps will guide you through the online voting process.
• Submit the Voting Form: Ensure your designated voting representatives submit your council’s By-Election Vote Form to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Forms must be received by January 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST and will be handled securely and confidentially by staff. If your council submits subsequent forms during the voting period, we will use the most recent form.

Voting Deadline:

Voting forms must be received by January 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Need Assistance?

If you have any questions or need assistance with the voting process, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

We’re excited to announce registration is open for the 2024 BCCPAC Virtual Membership Summit!

Saturday, November 30, 2024 - 8:30 am to 4 pm

For the first time, this fall summit is open to all individual parents and caregivers within our member PACs and DPACs. Whether you’re new to BCCPAC or deeply involved, your voice matters, and we’re looking forward to working with you to strengthen knowledge and connections across the province and shape a positive future.

Registration

Registration is required for this event. All attendees must register by November 25th to receive access to the virtual event.

Confirm your PAC or DPAC membership status: Membership List
OR
Remind and encourage them to join: Membership Registration

Pre-Summit Input and Registration Deadlines

Register by November 18 to submit:

• Questions for the Ministry of Education and Child Care Q&A
• Topics for the Strategic Planning breakout session

Deadline for event registration: November 25 (registrations received after the deadline will be added to the waitlist)

Workshops and Presentations

Our one-day virtual summit includes interactive sessions and presentations:

• Starting a DPAC Advocacy Program
• Updates from the Ministry of Education and Child Care
• Shaping the Future of BCCPAC Together: Exploring Goals and Strategy
• The Art of Collective Decision-Making: Navigating PAC/DPAC Governance

View the full event schedule.

Virtual Exhibitor Passport Contest

Engage with exhibitors during the coffee, lunch, and snack break to enter the Exhibitor Passport Contest. Visit each booth for a chance to win prizes while connecting with resources and ideas.

Digital Summit Guide

Share the Summit Guide with all parents in your district!

Thank You to Our Sponsors

We are grateful to our sponsors for their continued support of BCCPAC. 

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Please share these resources from previous events:

2023 DPAC Summit Guide & 2023 DPAC Summit Resources
2022 DPAC Summit Guide & 2022 DPAC Summit Resources
2021 DPAC Summit Resources
2020 DPAC Summit Resources

We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Education and Child Care.

Parent Education Conference

At the end of April/early May, we host our annual Parent Education Conference for all parents/guardians/caregivers from across the province. This one-day event has speakers and exhibitors. Stay tuned for the announcement of our 2025 Conference date.

Annual General Meeting

Our AGM is usually held in conjunction with our Parent Education Conference as it's most efficient to hold them together. Stay tuned for the announcement of our 2025 AGM dates.

DPAC Leadership Summit / Membership Summit

In November, we usually host our annual DPAC Leadership Summit that is open to DPAC Executive teams; however, in 2024, we are hosting a virtual/online Membership Summit on November 30 that is open to all parents from our member PACs (as well as DPAC Executive teams).

If you have a product or service which benefits families in K-12 education, we offer annual sponsorships and exhibit opportunities.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Education and Child Care.