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 2023/2024:
Nicola Baker (COPAC President) and Simon Adams (COPAC Vice-President)
Agendas & Minutes for Board Meetings are posted on SD23 Website
Policy - Lesley Atwell (COPAC Member-at-Large), Nicola Baker (COPAC President)
Education and Student Services -
Finance and Audit - Roslyn Hazen (COPAC Treasurer)
Planning and Facilities - Nathan Hind (COPAC Member-at-Large)
General Affairs - Simon Adams (COPAC Vice-President), Nicola Baker (COPAC President)
Health Promoting Schools - Leslie Atwell (Sec.- KSS)
(need 3 reps: Elementary, Middle and Secondary school)
Safe Schools - Jeanette Watson (COPAC member-at-large), Nathan Hind (COPAC member-at-large)
Human Rights - Deannie Zahara (COPAC Secretary),
Public Education Awareness Committee (PEAC) - Deannie Zahara,
(need 2 reps: Elementary, Middle/Secondary school)
District Early Years Partnership - need a parent representative
cultural
performance advisory committee - 2 reps: Elementary and Middle/Secondary school
Partners in Inclusive Education (PIE) - need a parent representative
Calendar Committee - Nicola Baker (COPAC President)