PAC

The WSS Parent Advisory Council (PAC) provides an excellent forum for parents to keep informed of what’s happening in our school, to provide feedback and to get involved in their students’ success.

All parents are invited to attend our monthly meetings, generally held on the 2nd Monday of every month at 7:00 pm. Attending PAC meetings is a great way to remain informed of what is happening at WSS, and to provide input to staff and administration. Please see below for a detailed list of meeting dates and how to attend.

Please note that PAC is not a forum to discuss individual student/staff problems or conflicts. If you have specific issues, please contact the WSS administration.

2022-2023 WSS PAC Executive

Jennifer James - Chair
Sarah McCullough - Secretary

Louis Joncas - Treasurer

Nenna Farsang - Social Media/Theatre Liaison

Carson Hamm - Outdoor MPR Project

Shauna Hardy - Capital Projects

Tami Mitchell - Sports & Health

Laurie Grant - Hot Lunch/Vending

Sherry Boyd - Member at Large/Grad Committee Chair

Sarah Hryciw - DPAC Representative

Volunteers:

PAC is seeking more parents to fill member positions. We meet twice monthly with an Executive and General Meeting (2 hours each). Please contact: [email protected]

Grade 8 - 11 - Liaisons x 2
Coordinators - Events, Communications, Volunteers

WSS PAC Contacts:

General: [email protected]
Hot Lunch: [email protected]
Follow us on Facebook: @whistlersecondary
District PAC website: SD48 DPAC

2022-2023 PAC Meetings

September 29, 2022 @ 7:30PM

-Sept 29 Agenda

-Sept 29 Minutes

October 17, 2022 - AGM @ 7PM

-Oct 17 AGM Package and Agenda

-Oct 17 Minutes

November 15, 2022 @ 7PM

- Nov 15 Agenda

- Nov 15 Minutes

December 12, 2022 @ 7PM

- Dec 12 Agenda

- Dec 12 Minutes

January 17, 2023 @ 7PM

- Jan 17 Agenda

- Jan 17 Minutes

February 27, 2023 @ 7PM

- Feb 27 Agenda

April 17, 2023 @ 7PM

May 9, 2023 @ 7PM

June 12, 2023 @ 7PM

WSS PAC Meeting Link:

Please join us for the February 27th General PAC Meeting:

**Needing to Recruit New PAC Committee Members!**

Reach out to [email protected] for more information

Monday February 27th

7pm online

See agenda above.

See zoom link for the meeting below!

Feb 27th General PAC Meeting Zoom link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81855531912?pwd=TzRRMzNkN3h5UGVBUTZFVzVPeXB4Zz09

We look forward to seeing you there!

Thanks for your Support

WSS PAC

Follow our PAC Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010703954075

@wss_storm

WSS PAC Constitution

WSS PAC Constitution

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 of 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.

Who Can Become a Member of PAC?

All parents and guardians of students registered in the school are able to participate as a member of the PAC.

What Governs PAC?

As an autonomous body, the PAC must abide by its Constitution and Bylaws and the School Act.

How Does PAC Work?

Through their elected executives from parents in the school, PACs communicate with their parent community gathering and discuss issues of importance regarding their school in order to adequately advise those that influence their school. In addition to PAC meetings communication may also be done through newsletters, telephone, email, and websites so that all parents have the opportunity for input. PACs, with strong participation from parents, have an important influence on life at the school and the feelings the community has toward the school and education. There is strong evidence that increased parent involvement in the school results in increased student achievement, accomplishment, satisfaction, and bonding all of which result in decreased dropout rates and better citizens.

The PAC Advises:

The board and the principal and staff of the school or the Provincial school respecting any matter relating to the school or the Provincial school, other than matters assigned to the school planning council;
At the request of the SPC, the PAC will assist the SPC in carrying out its functions under this Act; and
advise their District Parents’ Advisory Council (DPAC), British Columbia Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC), the Ministry of Education and any other organization, as they deem necessary.

The Purpose of a PAC Can Be:

To provide parents with the opportunity to gain greater understanding of the school;
To assist the SPC in carrying out its function;
To give input into school- based decisions;
To participate in goal setting;
To unify efforts of the school community towards the goal of quality education;
To monitor and review school rules and conduct, the safety programs, the educational programs; learning materials, equipment and the school building;
To educate parents;
To advocate equal educational opportunities for all students;
To liaise with other education partners and organizations; and
To provide methods to resolve problems between the school and community by directing parents and students to the Advocacy project.

The PAC is NOT:

A forum to discuss individual students/staff problems or conflicts. If you have specific issues, please contact the WSS administration.

Your Involvement:

Parents are encouraged and invited to bring forth issues, suggestions, or concerns relating to the meeting and enhancement of the needs of your school community. These issues can be brought forth by:

Contacting a PAC executive member
Sending a letter to the school addressed to a member of the PAC executive
Attending a PAC meeting

2021/2022 PAC meeting Minutes