Meeting Notes April 2012 DPAC MINUTES FOR April 2, 2012 7:00 p.m. Van Bien Training and Development Centre Attendees: DPAC Executive: Don Sabo (Chair), Michelle Rolfes, Gillian Burnett (Recorder), Chris Finke, Steve Shannon, Sarah Holland Partner Groups: Kate Cooke, Trustee; Tina Cousins, PGDTA; Lorraine Prouse, CUPE; Faith MacKay, PGPVPA School …
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At the April meeting, a comparison of the proposed constitution and bylaws and the old constitution and bylaws was presented. The amendments will be voted on at the May meeting, as set out in the current bylaws: Bylaw 11: Amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws 1. Amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws …
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http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/UserFiles/File/2012%20Spring%20Conference/2012SpringAGMProgram.pdf As previously posted, DPAC is looking for expressions of interest for those interested in attending the conference as DPAC delegates: https://sd57dpac.ca/2012/03/looking-for-expressions-of-interest-for-bccpac-conference-delegates/ For our member PACs, DPAC will soon be hosting a workshop on the resolutions to be voted on at the BCCPAC conference: http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/UserFiles/File/2012AGM-Spring/2012_Resolution_Book.pdf
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http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/article/20120405/PRINCEGEORGE0101/304059997/-1/princegeorge/dpac-elections-may-7 There are now six candidates in line for School District 57 District Parent Advisory Council executive positions. DPAC chair Don Sabo, who is letting his name stand for reelection for next school year, said DPAC has decided to change in the format of the election to allow candidates to …
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http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2012/04/02/compensation-for-b-c-teachers-with-large-classes/ B.C. teachers with more than 30 students in their classes next year will be entitled to extra pay, additional prep time, more professional-development money or extra funds for classroom supplies. But such compensation, outlined in ministerial regulations, won’t be available for music, performing arts, Planning 10, leadership or online classes. Nor will …
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At the April 2nd DPAC meeting, the Prince George District Teacher’s Association (PGDTA) stated again that if any parents would like the representatives from the Prince George District Teacher’s Association to come to their PAC meeting, they are very willing to do so to be able to provide updates to …
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Agenda and details to be found here: https://sd57dpac.ca/2012/03/april-general-meeting/
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The BCCPAC Spring Conference is coming up, May 25 to 27th: https://sd57dpac.ca/2012/03/bccpac-spring-conference-and-agm/ As per our policy on conference delegates: https://sd57dpac.ca/2011/12/revised-draft-policy-for-conference-delegates/ If you wish to attend the conference as a delegate from DPAC, you will need to submit a brief written application detailing your reasons for wanting to attend the conference, …
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2012 march 27 DPAC Letter on Bullying CKPG news report: http://www.ckpg.com/news/18571-sd57-reviews-bully-policy-video.html?tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page= March 27, 2012 Attention: School District 57 School Board Members Re: Bullying in Schools Dear School District Trustees; Our District Parent Advisory Council is concerned about the multiple stories of bullying in schools brought forward by adults and youth …
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