Welcome to DPAC's Web Site!
DPAC is please to offer web site services such as parent Advocacy Support, draft district policies and up-to-date information for parents in the Kootenay Lake School District No. 8. If you have any comments, or would like to see DPAC put something on our web site, please use the "Contact Us" page.
What's new...
DPAC Meeting: Thursday, February 23
The January Kootenay Lake DPAC meeting will be Thursday, February 23 at 6pm at the Nelson School Board office, 570 Johnston Rd. (across the orange bridge) with video conferencing to the Creston Education Centre, 7pm (old South Creston School). All parents are welcome to attend.
Teacher Job Action
DPAC sent a letter to the BC Teachers' Federation and the BC Public School Employers Association expressing parents' concerns over the current job action. This letter was sent to local news media outlets as well.
| Teacher Job Action letter November 25 2011 |
Foundation Skills Assessments (FSA)
Foundation Skills Assessments (FSA) will be administered shortly to SD8 grade 4 and 7 students. Please read a letter about FSAs from Superintendent Jeff Jones and an FSA fact sheet.
| FSA letter & fact sheet Jan 2012 |
What is a PAC and how'd I end up on it?
Want to know more about PACs? Check out this DPAC presentation.
| What is a PAC Jan 2012 |
DPAC is pleased to provide a brochure for parents who would like more information on how to resolve concerns with staff members in our district.
| Brochure |
Approved 2011/12 School District Calendar
| Approved 2011/12 Calendar |
About the Kootenay Lake DPAC
We believe that the learning environment that is marked by positive parental involvement supports and enhances the public school education system.
2010/11 DPAC Executive:
Chair: Jenny Henri
Vice-Chair: Kendra Mann
Secretary: Sheri Walsh
Treasurer: Susan Wilson
The Kootenay Lake School District #8 is located in the perimeter of Kootenay Lake in British Columbia, covering approximately 15,000 square kilometers.
The Kootenay Lake District Parents’ Advisory Council (Kootenay Lake DPAC) is the recognized representative for the collective voice of parents in our school district. The Kootenay Lake DPAC is comprised of elected parent representatives from our 22 School Parents’ Advisory Councils (PACs), advocating for over 5000 students in our six Family of Schools communities: Crawford Bay, Creston, Kaslo, Nelson, Salmo and Slocan Valley.
The Kootenay Lake DPAC's purpose is to support, encourage and improve all schools and school programs in the Kootenay Lake School District and to ensure that public education serves the best interests of all students.
We are proud to support PACs and parents in accessing the school system at all levels. We provide a regular forum for the exchange of ideas and information among our PACs.
As the recognized education partner for parents in our district, the Kootenay Lake DPAC consults with school district administration and Board of Education on current educational issues and proposed changes in our school district. The Kootenay Lake DPAC maintains an ongoing liaison with our 22 PACs, BCCPAC, Board, Senior Staff, and education partners, Teachers, Principals, Support Staff, and the Ministry of Education.
Parent Voice can make a difference! You are encouraged to get involved at your school and join us to work together with our District and education partners to provide our children with the best education possible.
The Kootenay Lake DPAC is a proud member of the British Columbia Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC) and Canadian Home and School Federation (CHSF).
2010/11 DPAC Executive:
Chair: Jenny Henri
Vice-Chair: Kendra Mann
Secretary: Sheri Walsh
Treasurer: Susan Wilson
The Kootenay Lake School District #8 is located in the perimeter of Kootenay Lake in British Columbia, covering approximately 15,000 square kilometers.
The Kootenay Lake District Parents’ Advisory Council (Kootenay Lake DPAC) is the recognized representative for the collective voice of parents in our school district. The Kootenay Lake DPAC is comprised of elected parent representatives from our 22 School Parents’ Advisory Councils (PACs), advocating for over 5000 students in our six Family of Schools communities: Crawford Bay, Creston, Kaslo, Nelson, Salmo and Slocan Valley.
The Kootenay Lake DPAC's purpose is to support, encourage and improve all schools and school programs in the Kootenay Lake School District and to ensure that public education serves the best interests of all students.
We are proud to support PACs and parents in accessing the school system at all levels. We provide a regular forum for the exchange of ideas and information among our PACs.
As the recognized education partner for parents in our district, the Kootenay Lake DPAC consults with school district administration and Board of Education on current educational issues and proposed changes in our school district. The Kootenay Lake DPAC maintains an ongoing liaison with our 22 PACs, BCCPAC, Board, Senior Staff, and education partners, Teachers, Principals, Support Staff, and the Ministry of Education.
Parent Voice can make a difference! You are encouraged to get involved at your school and join us to work together with our District and education partners to provide our children with the best education possible.
The Kootenay Lake DPAC is a proud member of the British Columbia Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC) and Canadian Home and School Federation (CHSF).
