Harwood Elementary PAC

MEET OUR EXECUTIVE: President: Brianne Rempel Past President: Susan Olney Vice-President: Diane Thomas Treasurer: Evan Drury Secretary: Julie Barnet District Parent Advisory Council: Gladys Fraser Canadian Parents for French: Quinn Vienneau Members at Large: Amanda Hogberg Crystal Hale Mel Francesutti Leanne Boulter ** WHAT IS PAC? The School Act gives parents the right, through PACs, to assume an advisory role in every 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 school other than matters assigned to the School Planning Council (SPC). 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.