Leadership Manual - Guidelines for DPACs & PACs
The Leadership Manual provides PACs and DPACs with operational guidance including sample forms, constitution and bylaws and information on how to run effective meetings. Originally created in 2001, the Leadership Manual is updated from time to time by volunteers. Please
Sections of the Leadership Manual
Section 1 - Parent Involvement - Basic Principles
Section 4 - Getting Started in Your PAC and DPAC
Section 6 - Constitution & Bylaws
Section 7 - Roles, Responsibilities and Accountability of PAC & DPAC Executives (revised 2010)
Section 8 - Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest (revised 2020)
Section 9 - Decision Making in PACs and DPACs
Section 10 - Representing all Voices: Building an Inclusive Council
Section 12 - The Role of Committees in PACs and DPACs
Section 13 - Effective Planning in PACs and DPACs
Section 14 - Effective Meetings
Section 15 - Financial Management in PACs and DPACs
Section 16 - Communication in Your PACs and DPACs
Section 17 - Building Partnerships
Section 19 - Contagious Enthusiasm: How to Get Parents Involved