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February 1, 2017Uncategorizedby Andrea

Rural Forum – February 1, 6pm to 8pm, at Van Bien

Prince George Van Bien Training and Development Centre 311 Wilson Crescent February 1, 2017 6-8pm The Parliamentary Secretary is looking for feedback from British Columbians …

January 30, 2017Uncategorizedby Andrea

Communications helps with school choice challenges

I don’t know what the open enrollment scene is like in or around your district, but I saw a news clip on the open enrollment/school …

January 17, 2017Uncategorizedby Andrea

PAC Gaming Guidelines

The Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development is responsibility for the Community Gaming Grants program, which provides grants to PACs and DPACs. They have just …

January 9, 2017Uncategorizedby Andrea

Agenda Package for January 9, 2017 meeting

DRAFT Agenda 2016 dec 12 dpac minutes 2017 january 9 – DPAC General Agenda Executive Board Report – for January 9, 2017 Prince George District …

January 6, 2017Uncategorizedby Andrea

$50 million for new teachers while contract negotiations continue

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017EDUC0004-000015 Note from DPAC – the phrase “where it is feasible to do so” is used throughout the news release. B.C. students will soon benefit …

December 24, 2016Uncategorizedby Andrea

Resources for parents with issues with a school

There are a number of resources available for parents who have a concern with a teacher, staff member, or a school, and who want to …

December 14, 2016Uncategorizedby Andrea

School board decides against public input on new policy

At their November 1st and December 13th board meetings, trustees adopted motions that had not been previously publicized, contrary to past practice. Further, the board …

December 11, 2016Uncategorizedby Andrea

DPAC General Meeting December 12th

dpac-minutes-for-november-7 eppc-report-december-12th executive-board-report-for-december-12th-2016 2016-december-12th-dpac-general-agenda prince-george-district-parent-advisory-council-income-statement-from-2016-09-01-to-2016-11-30-1 prince-george-district-parent-advisory-council-balance-sheet-2016-11-30-1 headcount compared to capacity 2016 Nov 9 DPAC submission to Education Services Committee 2016.11.23 DPAC – response from SD57 …

December 7, 2016Uncategorizedby Andrea

Clarification from District regarding Duchess Park motion

DPAC recently wrote a letter to the District, with concerns around the notice of motions, the wording of the Duchess Park motion, and concerns around …

December 7, 2016Uncategorizedby Andrea

Implications of BCTF win in Supreme court decision

The BCTF and their employer are currently meeting to discuss how to proceed, after the recent decision by the Supreme Court of Canada: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/bc-teachers-union-wins-landmark-appeal-at-supreme-court/article32793770/ Both …