What is a Parent Advisory Committee?
The School Act gives parents the right, through Parent Advisory Councils (PACs), to provide feedback in their school. PAC is the officially recognized collective voice of parents of their school.
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.
Where does the money come from?
Every school needs to have an active PAC in order to receive government grants. Every year PAC applies for grant money from the Community Gaming branch.
Schools request funding from PAC and then PAC members decide how to allocate the budget.
Money can also come from fundraising activities/events that the PAC would organize.
Where can you find information about Sutherland PAC?
Sutherland school website (link to PAC site): Sutherland Parent Advisory Council - Sutherland Secondary (sd44.ca)
Sutherland PAC website: Sutherland PAC
PAC email: sutherlandpac@gmail.com
Information is also posted on the Sutherland Parents Facebook page
There are also several school run pages on Instagram that parents/guardians can follow.
What are the executive roles on a PAC and who is on the team at Sutherland?
- President – Jen Rodger
- Vice-President – Tanya Henderson
- Treasurer – Carly Lyder
- Secretary – Tina Craig
- District PAC Rep – Vacant
Does Sutherland PAC plan or coordinate Grade 12 graduation events?
No. The school plans a dinner/dance and the graduation ceremony. Any other events would be done by a separate Grade 12 committee of parents/guardians if there are any volunteers.
Sutherland PAC
