DPACs (District PACs) are the legislated parent voice at the school district level, representing the collective views of school PACs in a school district.
DPACs advise the Board of Education on any matter relating to education in their school district. DPACs advocate for parental involvement in the education system and give input into the development of education policy. As an official stakeholder, the DPAC is offered seat(s) on district committees such as policy, finance or budget etc.
Who Can Become A Member Of DPAC?
DPACs are comprised of elected parent representatives from PACs and serve as an umbrella organization for the PACs in their school district. The DPAC is governed by its own Constitution and Bylaws.
What Does DPAC Do?
DPACs support and encourage PACs and parents in accessing the school system at all levels by providing regular forums for the exchange of ideas and information to ensure that public education serves the best interests of all students.
The business of the DPAC shall be unbiased with respect to race, colour, religion, politics, family status, gender, sexual orientation or physical or mental ability. The DPAC is not a forum for the discussion of individual school personnel, parents, or other individual members of the school community.
The Role Of An Elected DPAC Representative:
The roles, duties and responsibilities of elected DPAC representatives vary but generally, DPAC representatives:
- Act as a liaison between the PAC and DPAC by attending DPAC meetings
- Communicate and obtain information to and from PAC
- Bring forward issues that may be common to more than one school
DPAC meets on the third Thursday of every month at 7 pm. In-person meetings are held at the Langley School Board Office in Murrayville. For virtual meetings, please see the DPAC link above.
2024 – 2025 meeting dates (please verify on DPAC website):
September 19, 2024 – in person
October 17, 2024 – virtual
November 28, 2024 – in person
No meeting in December
January 23, 2025 – virtual
February 20, 2025 – virtual
March 12, 2025 – in person
April 24, 2025 – virtual
May 29, 2025 – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – in person
The agenda for each DPAC meeting can be found in the DPAC newsletter.
The approved Minutes of past DPAC Meetings can be found here: https://langleydpac.ca/monthly-meetings-agendas-minutes/