As per Board Policy 135, 4.7, COPAC is recognized as an official partner group to "attend regular and
special Public Board meetings, and to be recognized/acknowledged by the Board
Chair to contribute during debate on any matter affecting their respective associations.
Official partner groups are invited to serve on Board Standing Committees as nonvoting members."
COPAC Representative for School District 23 Board Meetings:
Simon Adams (COPAC President, DWE) and Nicola Baker (COPAC Vice-President, CLE)
Agendas & Minutes for Board Meetings are posted on SD23 Website
Policy - Sarena Smith (COPAC Member-at-Large, CNB)
Planning and Facilities - Sarena Smith (COPAC Member-at-Large, CNB)
Education and Student Services - Deannie Zahara (COPAC Member-at-Large)
Finance and Audit - Deannie Zahara (COPAC Member-at-Large)
Health Promoting Schools -Valerie Chidwick (Sec.- KSS), Sarena Smith (Middle - CNB), Holly Flinkman (Elem-DRE)
Safe Schools - Deannie Zahara (COPAC Member-at-Large)
Human Rights - VACANT
Public Education Awareness Committee (PEAC) - VACANT need 3 reps: Elementary, Middle and Secondary school
District Early Years Partnership - Jeanne H. (BME)
Indigenous Education Committee- Cherylee Morrison
Partners in Inclusive Education (PIE) - Lahine Farstad