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BCCPAC Board Portfolios

Passing on this update from BCCPAC… June 14, 2016 Your Board has established a structure of portfolios to manage key areas of our operations. The Director in charge of each portfolio will organize committees and/or working groups as needed. It is our hope to that this structure will create more opportunities …
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Administrative appointments

The Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Nevio Rossi, currently principal of Harwin Elementary School, to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Schools effective August 1, 2016. The Board of Education is pleased to announce the following appointments effective August 1, 2016: SECONDARY: Randy Halpape, Principal, …
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Career Technical Centre

DPAC received a presentation tonight from Kap Manhas, Bruce Northrop, Erin Thomas, and Doug Borden on the Career Technical Centre. https://www.sd57.bc.ca/school/cla/career/Pages/default.aspx This provides opportunities for students to graduate high school with one year of college already completed, earn while they learn with secondary school apprenticeships, and other work experience. There’s programs …
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Agenda – June 6, 2016 General Meeting

Webconference – attend online:  https://ca-sas.bbcollab.com/m.jnlp?sid=7345&password=M.901BB40F2645E6BC7B9F165916D911 06-01-16 YTD Inc Stmt 06-01-16 Bal Sht 06-01-16 Inc Stmt 2016 may 5 DPAC minutes Executive Board Report – for June 6 2016 Agenda – DPAC General Meeting Monday, June 6th, 2016, 7:00 p.m., Van Bien Training Centre 1. Call to order 2. Adoption of …
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Gaming Grants for PACs

PACs can apply for gaming grants for their students, of $20 per student, and the deadline is June 30th. There are a variety of criteria for how these funds can be spent, as listed on their website: https://www.gaming.gov.bc.ca/grants/pacdpac.htm   As of May 31, 2016, the following PACs from this district …
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BC redirecting “administrative savings” back to students

“The Government of British Columbia is redirecting $25 million in administrative savings from school districts back into frontline services for students. Education Minister Mike Bernier said districts can use the funding any way they see fit – for hiring new teachers, for programs, or for maintaining schools despite falling enrolment …
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BC New School Curriculum

Changes are being made to provincial exams, classroom assessment, report cards and career education to better connect students with the skills they need to succeed. Letter to Parents – Deputy Minister of Education (1) Designed by teachers, B.C.’s new curriculum will teach students the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic …
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Handing Transition and Change

At this time of year, many PACs are looking at electing new executive members. Some executive members are looking at stepping down, or moving on, some people are looking at moving into new positions, and sometimes this can create stress. Here are some very useful articles in dealing with this (they …
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Amending Bylaws for PACs

Further to the post on The Importance of Bylaws for PACs, there are some specific ways to change your bylaws. Your bylaws should specify the requirements for their amendment. According to Robert’s Rules, you should at least require a two-thirds vote and previous notice to make any change at all in …
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New Superintendent of Schools

Board Chair Tony Cable is pleased to announced that the Board of Education has appointed Marilyn Marquis-Forster as Superintendent of Schools. Ms. Marquis-Forster will begin her position early in the 2016-2017 school year. Ms. Marquis-Forster has experience as a Superintendent in the Swan Valley School Division in northwest Manitoba, and …
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