DPAC is planning to hold an all-candidates forum for school trustees on Wednesday, November 9th, in partnership with the Prince George District Teachers’ Association. Invitations will be going out to candidates once the candidate deadline has been reached.
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http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/resources/whatsnew/newsbytes0809.aspx Click to read more about BCCPAC Regional Conferences, the BC College of Teachers, Personalized Learning, and much more.
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http://www.bccpac.bc.ca/UserFiles/File/NewsBytes/Sept%202011/Playgrounds%20FAQ.pdf Some interesting sections: Where schools have been identified as acquiring playground equipment in 2011 (January 1st to September 1st) through contributions made by PACs, reimbursement of up to a maximum of $50,000 will be available. Based on the priority set by school districts, schools may qualify for the replacement …
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http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2011/09/premier-commits-8-million-for-school-playgrounds.html Public elementary and middle schools provincewide will be eligible for the playground funding, which will ensure that every public elementary school – and every middle school that wants one – will have a playground for their students. Currently there are about 1,347 public elementary and middle schools in B.C. …
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Notice of Nomination in PDF format The notice states there is a nomination package available at the SD57 website. http://www.sd57.bc.ca/index.php?id=6465 At last night’s DPAC meeting, Trustee Boone encouraged people thinking of running for school trustee to talk with current trustees for information about what the job consists of. Our …
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The recent funding announcement from the Ministry is disappointing [the Ministry announced they would not be providing any funding for BCCPAC this year]. However, the Ministry supported the BC Coalition of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC) earlier this year with an additional $150,000 grant over and above that fiscal year’s operating …
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If you’re considering running for school trustee, the BCSTA has some resources that can be helpful: http://www.bcsta.org/content/elections Note that according to the guide: This year, nominations will be accepted from October 4 to October 14. The deadline for nominations is extended to October 17 if there are not enough candidates …
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It is with the deepest regret that we inform you of the sudden and unexpected death of Norman Kidwell; Nukko Lake Elementary School Principal, Thursday evening. On behalf of DPAC, our member PACs, and district parents, we send our thoughts and sincerest condolences to the Kidwell family. Don Sabo, DPAC …
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