AIMS
· to promote leadership in initiating and encouraging Parent Advisory Councils at the individual school level; · to help parents become more familiar with educational facilities and services that are available in our school district; · to provide a forum for school parent groups to discuss matters of mutual interest and concern; · to provide leadership in developing and understanding the rights and responsibilities of the parent within the education system; · to promote effective communications between parents, educators, administrators, trustees and the Ministry of Education.
SPEAC
· has permanent delegate status at the Board of School Trustees meetings; · developed a series of pamphlets on volunteering, parent appeal policies, etc.; · sponsors educational forums and
conferences in conjunction with other parent groups and the Sooke Teachers Association; · hosts an All Candidates meeting for local school trustee elections; · hosts Parent Advisory Council Presidents meetings; · has representatives on major policy committees within the school district; · assists parents and PAC groups as needed in locating parent resources or help; · is a member of the British Columbia Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC).
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