The District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) is the
legally recognized voice of parents at the school district
level. Each school’s Parent Advisory Council may choose
to send one elected representative to become a voting member
and to act as a liaison between their PAC and DPAC.
SD78 District Parent Advisory Council, DPAC
What We Do
  1. Promote the interests of public education by fostering co-operation and communication among parents, students, educators and school district representatives.
  2. Advise the school board on parental views about the school district programs and policies.
  3. Communicate with parents about school district policies, programs and activities.
  4. Provide leadership in developing and understanding the rights and responsibilities of parents within the education system.
  5. Assist parents and PAC´s in accessing the system.
  6. Assist members in obtaining information about school, district, provincial programs, policies and in communicating with district representatives.
  7. Liaise with partner groups and community organizations.
  8. Promote a positive image of the public school system within the district.
Guiding Principles for Parent Actions
  • To advocate for all students in the educational system.
  • To keep the focus of our organization on education and the well-being of all students.
  • To strive to be inclusive.
  • To be non-partisan politically.
  • To co-operate with others whose goals are consistent with ours.
  • To advise elected and appointed educational decision makers of parental views, needs and concerns.
DPAC Executive
Chair Jen Riley
Outgoing Chair  –
Secretary  –
Treasurer  –
Director  –
Email Address dpac@sd78.bc.ca
Meeting Schedule 25/26 Schedule
Documents DPAC Constitution & Bylaws
DPAC Meeting Minutes
Date Documents
October 2025 DPAC AGM Minutes
November 20, 2025 Minutes
January 15, 2026 Minutes