The staff at Brighouse and Sea Island believe that an effective school is one in which parents and community support the school, participate in school activities, and actively participate in children's learning by sharing skills and talents. To this end we encourage and value the contributions of parents to the educational life of the students.
THE PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (P.A.C.)
The primary purposes of Parent Advisory Committees are to:
• provide a forum for consultation between the school and parents
on matters of general concern to the school community
• assist with and contribute to various school related activities
• promote the development of positive school-community relations
All parents of the school are members of the Parent Advisory Committee (P.A.C.) and are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings along with the school administration and the members of the Parent Executive.
Executive Positions:
Chairperson - convene and preside at membership, special and executive meetings; prepare and present meeting agenda; act as official spokesperson for the organization; and act as a signing officer for the PAC.
Co-Chair or Vice Chair- assume the responsibilities of the Chairperson in the Chairperson's absence or upon request; assist the Chairperson in the performance of his/her duties; act as a signing officer; and accept extra duties as required.
Secretary- record the minutes of all general, special, and executive meetings; keep an accurate and up-to-date copy of the Constitution and
Bylaws and have copies available for members upon request; and issue and receive correspondence/minutes on behalf of the organization.
Treasurer- one of the signing officers of the PAC; receive all funds for the PAC; disburse funds authorized by the executive or members; maintain an accurate record of all expenditures of the Council; give a report of all receipts and expenditures at the general meetings; deposit all funds collected on behalf of the PAC in an account at a recognized financial institution; assist with any financial audits and ensure that the accounting procedures as laid out by the School District's PAC Treasurers’ workshop are followed.
School Planning Council Representative - three parents form an advisory body whose major responsibility is to consult with the school community in developing, monitoring, and reviewing school plans for improving student achievement. The SPC meets after school 1 to 2 hours, approximately 4-5 times per year.
Richmond District Parents Association (please click here to go to their website) www.rdpa.bc.ca
B.C. Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (please click here to go to their website) www.bccpac.bc.ca.
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