D.P.A.C. Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 28, 2019
Burnaby Central Secondary School
6011 Deer Lake Parkway Burnaby, BC V5G 0A9
1. Welcome and Introductions, (Laura Ward, DPAC Chair)
DPAC representatives were welcomed, and DPAC executive, district senior administrative staff, and trustees present were introduced.
2. Treasurers 101, Ishver Khunguray, Assistant Secretary Treasurer
Discussed in a PowerPoint presentation a detailed overview of what being a treasurer is all about. Topic up for discussion are as follows:
Financial Reporting
Purchases thru the district
How records are kept
School CashOnline
3. Break:
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D.P.A.C. Meeting Minutes
Monday, September 16, 2019
1. Welcome and Introductions
DPAC representatives were welcomed, and DPAC executive, district senior administrative staff, and trustees present were introduced.
2. District Presentation: Strategic Plan
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Our next DPAC General Meeting is taking place on Monday, November 18 from 7 to 9 PM at Burnaby Central. A copy of the meeting agenda is available here: DPAC November 2019 AGENDA.
Here is the presentation Roberto presented at the PIE for Grad Requirements.
What we say and how we talk about Substance use matters…
Build your knowledge and confidence in speaking with your child about vaping, drug and alcohol use…
In this session we will focus on:
- Current substance use trends. Societal and media influences around substance use. What you should know about substance use and the law.
- How to talk with your child about the substance they may be exposed to as they get older
- How to respond to a child who is exposed to peer substance use, experimenting with use or is struggling with substance use. Helping your signs of an overdose and how to respond.
- Increasing your confidence, competence and comfort level in discussing drugs and alcohol with your child.
- The importance of decreasing stigma when talking about substance use and addiction.
Presentation will be facilitated by:
Odyssey Substance Use Services
Fraser Health – Public Health Nurse
RCMP – Youth Investigation Team
Burnaby School District – Safe and District Counsellor
Check out the session to learn about:
- changes
- graduation requirements
- reporting
- assessment
As discussed at the PAC 101 presentation here is the presentation:
http://www.burnabydpac.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/PAC101.pdf
This event is for PAC Executive or those parents interested in perhaps becoming PAC Exec. This is a roundtable interactive style discussion. The common questions will be covered but please bring the questions you have.
Registration is here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pac-101-effective-pac-meetings-tickets-72953328369
