TO ALL PACs IN SD#23:
- All PACs in School District #23 are considered as COPAC Members.
- There is no cost or fee attached to being or becoming a COPAC Member.
- Membership in COPAC is constant - It does not expire!
- For more information on COPAC and what we do, as well as volunteer opportunities, please visit the 'About Us' page of the COPAC website.
- For more information on COPAC Representatives and the role they play, please visit the 'Resource' page of the COPAC website and click on the 'COPAC Resource: Roles/Responsibilities of the COPAC Representative' document.
*Board Standing Committee meetings and reports can be found under 'Committees' on the left hand side of the screen
COPAC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & REGULAR MEETING: MONDAY, MAY 7, 2012
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING DOCUMENTS
REGULAR GENERAL MEETING DOCUMENTS
COPAC OPPORTUNTIES RE: BCCPAC SPRING CONFERENCE & AGM:
PAC/COMMUNITY INPUT SOUGHT:
FACILITY PLAN PUBLIC CONSULTATION SESSIONS
SOCIAL MEDIA - NETWORK USER AGREEMENTS
*Please refer to the following information/details
RECENT UPDATES TO OUR WEBSITE :)
- Information re: the Advisory Council For Exceptional Students (ACES) Annual General Meeting
- Information re: Facility Plan Public Consultation Sessions
- Information re: PAC/COPAC Email Accounts (Email Migration to Outlook)
- Information re: Monday, May 7 COPAC Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Monthly Meeting
- Information re: BCCPAC Conference & AGM
- Information re: Review of Employee/Student Network User Agreements (Social Media)
- Minutes posted for February + March 2012 under 'Meetings'
*NOTE: Due to the amount of information that COPAC has available to its members and the public, all important items and necessary attachments will be included on the Home Page. It may be necessary to scroll down to obtain information :)
URGENT NOTICE TO MEMBERS RE: PAC/COPAC EMAIL ACCOUNTS
During Spring Break, PAC/COPAC email accounts were changed.
While PACs/COPAC can email out, emails may not be received until the individual accesses their NEW email account.
If PACs need more information regarding their new account and/or are having issues getting into their NEW school district email address, please contact the Help Desk at the phone number included in the email they received.
****Please note that these Email Accounts are used by COPAC, School District Staff & The Board of Education to share important information with you and your PAC.
IMPORTANT DATES:
MONDAY, MAY 7, 2012: COPAC Annual General Meeting & Monthly Meeting from 7 to 9pm.
...CHILDCARE: Those needing childcare at Hollywood Road Education Services for this evening are asked to please contact Sharlene Drohomereski at Copac.Vicepresident@sd23.bc.ca as soon as possible.
...COPAC Annual General Meeting is to take place prior to the regular meeting...Individuals interested in chairing the Nominations committee and/or becoming a member of the COPAC Executive are asked to contact Liz Therres (COPAC President) at Copac.President@sd23.bc.ca OR Sharlene Drohomereski (COPAC Vice President) at Copac.Vicepresident@sd23.bc.ca
MONDAY, APRIL 2ND, 2012: COPAC Meeting from 7 to 9pm.
* Presentation: 'Quality Assessment': COTA Representative(s)
PAC/COPAC INPUT SOUGHT
*2012-2013 PROPOSED SCHOOL DISTRICT #23 BUDGET
FRIDAY, MAY 25 TO SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2012: BCCPAC Conference & AGM
- COPAC will provide funding for up to 2 individuals to attend/participate in this conference/AGM. Please contact Sharlene Drohomereski at Copac.Vicepresident@sd23.bc.ca or 250-451-6644 for more information/details.
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PAC PRESIDENTS & PAC REPRESENTATIVES: Regarding the transfer of PAC/COPAC First Class email accounts to Outlook
COPAC is aware that the transfer of First Class to Microsoft Outlook has caused communication issues with our members. We are working to rectify these issues as quickly as possible.
COPAC will continue to use personal email accounts and the COPAC Website as our main means of communication with our members. In addition, we will continue to use PAC Email Accounts.
How You Can Help Ensure That You/Your PAC Doesn't Miss Any COPAC Information?
- Ensure that COPAC has current contact information for your PAC President and/or PAC Representative to COPAC. (*Please contact Sharlene Drohomereski at COPACVP@sd23.bc.ca to make sure that your PACs contact information is updated)
- Ensure that you have removed the COPAC and/or First Class email address(es) from your SPAM list - We have had numerous emails bounce back :)
- Ensure that any information you/your PAC receives is shared with your school community :)
MONDAY, MARCH 5th, 2012: COPAC Meeting from 7 to 9pm (approximately) to finish with the Draft Proposed COPAC Constitution & Bylaws and address other items necessary.
*NOTE: Information relating to the Proposed Draft COPAC Constitution & Bylaws is included below under
'COPAC MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: MONDAY, DECEMBER 12TH @ 6:30PM' :)
*CATCHMENT AREA REVIEW & EDUCATION FACILITY PLAN REVIEW:
- These topics are to be reviewed at the April 4th Education & Student Services Committee Meeting.
Sharlene will be attending and bringing more information forward on these topics after the meeting,
including opportunities to provide input/feedback.
- All interested individuals and members of the public are welcome to attend all Board Standing Committee Meetings.
Please have a look on the School District Website under 'Board of Education' for more information and details. :)
COPAC MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: MONDAY, DECEMBER 12TH @ 6:30PM
THE GROUP PRESENT REVIEWED THE PROPOSED DRAFT COPAC CONSTITUTION &/OR BYLAWS, INCLUDING ALL AMENDMENTS, AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND AGREED THAT A DRAFT #4 BE DISTRIBUTED IN JANUARY FOR VOTING TO OCCUR AT A SPECIAL MEETING TO BE HELD IN FEBRUARY.
DRAFT #4 IS PRESENTED BELOW AND PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR THE MEETING DATE :)
COPAC IS NOW ON FACEBOOK!
...Become a COPAC 'Friend' by typing 'Central Okanagan Pac' in the Search bar and send us a Friend Request :)
- Join us for discussion on a variety of topics including education and many others.
- ALL PARENTS/GUARDIANS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US!
THE 'COPAC EXECUTIVE LIAISON LIST' IS POSTED BELOW.
Each Executive has been assigned a group of school PACs to whom they will provide assistance to.
This will include answering questions, providing information, and attending PAC Meetings (where possible).
Please contact your PAC liaison :)
COPACLiaisonList-updatedFeb2012.pdf
PROVISION OF THE 'PARENT VOICE' BY COPAC:
- COPAC is both invited and committed to providing the 'parent voice' at both the district and provincial levels on a regular basis.
- In order for COPAC to both fairly and efficiently represent our PACs and parent or guardian views/opinions, COPAC needs YOUR INPUT/FEEDBACK!
- COPAC welcomes any input/feedback from PACs and parents or guardians relating to any matter(s) that may affect the education of children in our district as well as those items relating to PACs and COPAC.
- Please feel free to contact us by email or by phone (250-870-5040) at any time to share any thoughts or comments or if you would like an item included on a COPAC agenda for discussion.
*PLEASE REFER TO THE 'COPAC INVITES PAC/PARENT/GUARDIAN INPUT' SECTION BELOW!
2011-2012 BCCPAC MEMBERSHIPS (as of December 21, 2011)
COPAC, in addition to the following School PACs, are registered members of BCCPAC and are eligible to vote at the BCCPAC Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the Spring of 2012:
ELEMENTARY: (23/30) A.S. Matheson, Bankhead, Belgo, Black Mountain, Casorso, Chief Tomat, Chute Lake, Dorothea Walker,George Pringle, Glenmore, Helen Gorman, Hudson Road, North Glenmore, Peachland, Pearson, Peter Greer, Quigley, Raymer, Rose Valley, Rutland, South Rutland, Springvalley, Watson Road.
MIDDLE: (5/6) Constable Neil Bruce, Dr. Knox, KLO, Rutland Middle, Springvalley
SECONDARY: (4/5) George Elliot, Kelowna Senior, Mount Boucherie, Rutland Senior
SD #23 currently has 23/30 Elementary, 5/6 Middle, and 4/5 Secondary schools registered as BCCPAC Members.
THIS IS UP FROM LAST YEAR!
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