Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

The MacNeill Parent Advisory Council is committed to supporting students and staff and to strengthen communication between the school and families.

Membership
•Every parent/guardian of a student attending MacNeill is a voting member of the PAC.

Meetings
• All MacNeill PAC meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month from September to May, unless otherwise noted.
• The meetings start at 7:00pm in the school library.
• Some meeting start with a 30 minute presentation from a MacNeill staff member about a specific topic/department
• Updates from the school administration, usually presented by the Principal.
• Committee Reports covering areas such as Fund-raising, PAC Gaming Distribution, RDPA - Richmond District Parents Association.
• Treasurer's Report
• General Business - correspondence etc.

Meeting Dates:
The Parent Advisory Council meets on the third Tuesday of the month (no meeting in December and March)

2017/2018 PAC Executive

Chair: Borg Chan
Secretary: Tom Wells and Yokin Tsui
Treasurer: Phoebe Xie
Member at large: Dale March
Dry After Grad Chair: Ron Heal

PAC Executive Roles and Responsibilities

The Chairperson

Sets the dates Agenda for each PAC meeting with the Principal
Meets regularly with the principal or when concerns arise that the Principal should know about
Runs the PAC meetings following the Agenda that has been set
Connects with the Richmond District Parent Association regularly
Supports other members of the executive be a signing officer submit an annual report

Secretary

Record and file minutes of each PAC meeting
Makes copies of the minutes of each meeting and distributes them at the next meeting for the membership and executive.
Ensure safekeeping of all records of the council

Treasurer

Be a signing officer
Attends the training workshop provided by the School District
Disburse funds as authorized by the membership or executive
Report on all receipts and disbursements at general and executive meetings
Have the financial records and books of account ready for inspection or audit annually
Submit an annual financial statement at the annual general meeting

Members at Large