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Our President, Anne Whitmore, will be co-presenting at the BCTF Public Education Conference this weekend with CUPE 728 President, Tammy Murphy, and STA President, LIzanne Foster, on the power of joint advocacy. As part of the presentation, a framework for joint advocacy shows how attendees can approach advocacy partnerships in their school districts. Here is […]

Join us at the Surrey Rally for Education on Saturday May 17, 2025 from 10-11am. We will be starting the rally at the corner of 152 St & 101 Ave and ending at Minister Begg’s office (#201-15135 101 Avenue Surrey). While at the rally, fill out a backpack tag and let the government know what

2025.13 Amendment of Bylaws: Member Oversight Committee (Special Resolution)Submitted by: SD36 DPAC (Surrey)Co-Submitted by: COPAC (SD23 DPAC, Central Okanagan)Be it resolved that the BCCPAC Bylaws be amended to include the following new section Part 8: Member OversightCommittee:Member Oversight Committee8.1 The Member Oversight Committee (MOC) monitors and ensures Board compliance with membership resolutions,transparency in governance, and

Surrey DPAC has co-sponsored 3 special resolutions for this year’s BCCPAC AGM. Here are the first 2 special resolutions: 2025.11 Amendment of Bylaws: Observer Access to Board Meetings (Special Resolution)Submitted by: COPAC (SD23 DPAC, Central Okanagan)Co-Submitted by: SD40 DPAC (New Westminster) and SD36 DPAC (Surrey) Be it resolved that the BCCPAC Bylaws be amended to

We had a great session at our general meeting in November about different ways to fundraise. One of the sessions was about gaming licenses. Thank you to our Director, Gwynn, for putting together this info sheet for our PACs.

The Community Gaming Grants that most PACs apply for annually is changing to a new, online system. It will require PACs and DPACs to have a BCeID. It is highly recommended that PACs use a business BCeID so that there is continuity of records, even with leadership changes. From the BC website: “The Business BCeID

Are you a member of your school’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) executive? Do you want to strengthen your leadership skills, connect with like-minded parents, and gain valuable insights from district experts? We’re thrilled to invite you to “Connect the Dots: Collaboration and Learning for Stronger PACs,” a one-day conference designed to empower PACs and help

We hope that you all enjoyed the sunny weather and time with your loved ones. To start off the year, we will be hosting SUPERINTENDENT Mark Pearmain at our first DPAC General Meeting. He will be providing a District update. We would like to provide you with the opportunity to ask questions to Mr. Pearmain.