PAC Information

PAC Membership

Our PAC consists of 16 elected members who are all parents/cargivers at École Van Belleghem. New members-at-large are voted in at our Annual General Meeting which is always held on the first Wednesday of May. Each member is responsible for attending monthly meetings, participating in discussions, and voting on motions. Though not mandatory, one of the most rewarding parts of being a PAC member is helping out with PAC's important initiatives. There are four executive positions that are filled by members-at-large - Chair, Vice-Chair ( 2 Co-Vice-Chairs this year), Treasurer, and Secretary. These positions are held for 2-year terms. Each position comes with its own roles and responsibilities.

2019/2020 PAC Members

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chair - Tanya Stokotelny

Co-Vice-Chair - Jennifer Campbell

Co-Vice-Chair - Shannon Palahitski

Treasurer - Siobhan Kari

Secretary - Emma Robin

Principal - Andrea Kolody

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

PAC Meetings

Our meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month from October to June in the school library. Meetings start at 6:30pm and typically wrap up by 8:00pm. Free childcare is provided in the small gym. Come on out to see what we're up to and to get involved! All are welcome.

Deana Abstreiter

Emily Alderson

Cheryl Gervais

Lisa Hunt

Shauna Krawchuk

Angie Lafantaisie

Crystal McPherson

Kelly Pedrick

Tara Robinson

Adriana Suver

Kathy Ward

Functions of the PAC

The three main functions of PAC are: fundraising, supporting school initiatives and building an inclusive school community.

PAC collaborates with parents, school staff, trustees and community members.

We do this by:

• Promoting community interest, understanding and involvement in the school.

• Representing the priorities and concerns of parents/caregivers.

• Participating in the development of activities which:

- enhance the learning of both children and parents

- foster diversity and inclusion

- create a safe neighbourhood

• Being accountable to the school and community for PAC's involvement, activities, expenditures, and recommendations.

• Communicating regularly through email, social media and your child's backpack about our:

annual fundraisers
school initiatives
community events