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 2022/2023:
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 Secretary)
Planning and Facilities - Sarena Smith
Education and Student Services - Deannie Zahara (COPAC Member-at-Large)
Finance and Audit - Deannie Zahara
Health Promoting Schools -Mike
Figurski (Sec.- RSS), Tanya
Leshuk (Middle), Camila
Biffard (Elem)
Safe Schools - Shannon
Gallivan (COPAC member-at-large), Heather
Engram
Human Rights - Deannie Zahara (COPAC member-at-large), Carrie
Broughton
Public Education Awareness Committee (PEAC) - Deannie Zahara
(need 3 reps: Elementary, Middle and Secondary school)
District Early Years Partnership - Penny
Liao-Lussier
Indigenous Education Committee- need a parent representative
Partners in Inclusive Education (PIE) - Lahine Farstad