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About DPAC<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The West Vancouver District Parent Advisory Council (WVDPAC) is an advisory body of parent volunteers enrolled in West Vancouver public schools. We collaborate with the West Vancouver Board of Education and the School District to share parental perspectives and contribute to creating a positive and supportive learning environment for our children.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_separator color=”green”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

DPAC General Meetings 2026\/27<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Our meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at the Inglewood Learning Centre at 9:15 am, located at the south end of West Vancouver Secondary. (Access to the portable is from Inglewood Avenue.)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

ARRIVE EARLY: <\/strong>There is no parking available by the ILC on the school grounds please park on available side street parking along Inglewood.<\/p>\n

CHECK IN: <\/strong>When you arrive you will be asked to check in with a DPAC Exec. You will be asked what school you are from, and your role (Chair, DPAC Rep, Parent\/Guardian of a child currently enrolled in WV) or who you are representing if attending in lieu of your Chair or DPAC Rep as an added safeguard to ensure the identification of attendees on school grounds.<\/p>\n

SEATING: <\/strong>Seating at the tables will be reserved for DPAC voting members (Chairs and DPAC Reps) and invited guests. Whatever seating capacity is left over will be for Parents\/Guardians of a child currently enrolled in WV in the galley area  along the back and side of the room.<\/p>\n

The meeting agenda will be sent out closer to the meeting date to all PAC Chairs and DPAC Representatives.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Scheduled DPAC meetings 2026-2027 (9:15-11:00AM) at the Inglewood Learning Centre: <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

DPAC General Meetings are generally held on the first Wednesday of the month, starting in October. Our meetings are held at the Inglewood Learning Centre located at the south end of West Vancouver Secondary. Access to the portable is from Inglewood Avenue.  <\/span><\/p>\n

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026 \u2013 Agenda<\/a>| Minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 \u2013 Agenda | Minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 <\/strong>\u2013 No public meeting<\/span><\/strong>
\nPAC Networking opportunity: World Cafe – topics of discussion for each table: By-Laws\/Governance, Finance\/Fundraising, Traffic and Safety, Hot Lunch, Afterschool programs<\/p>\n

Wednesday, January 6, 2027 \u2013Agenda | Minutes <\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, February 3, 2027 –<\/strong>No public meeting<\/span><\/strong>
\n<\/span>School Trustee Liaison  Meeting with community partners focused on mental well being.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wednesday, March 3, 2027 – Agenda | Minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, April 7, 2027 – Agenda | Minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, May 5, 2027 – Agenda | Minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, June 2, 2027 (AGM) – Agenda<\/strong><\/p>\n

All parents\/guardians of students currently enrolled in a public West Vancouver School are welcome to attend DPAC meetings. Contact your school PAC for meeting information.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”green”][vc_message]<\/p>\n

Stay Up to Date<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Subscribe to our newsletter to hear about what’s happening at DPAC. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Past DPAC Events and Presentations<\/h1><\/div>

“School Liaison Officers- A Community Approach” Presented by West Vancouver Police Department at DPAC General Meeting<\/span>
\nWednesday, April 2, 2025
\n<\/strong>Click here to access the presentation.<\/a><\/p>\n

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“Framework for Enhancing Student Learning (FESL)” Presented by Deputy Superintendent Liz Hill at DPAC General Meeting<\/span>
\nWednesday, April 2, 2025
\n<\/strong>Click here to access the presentation.<\/a><\/p>\n

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DPAC\u2019s Annual School Liaison Meeting – <\/span><\/strong>“Innovation” Presented by Superintendent Chris Kennedy\u00a0<\/span>
\nWednesday, January 8, 2025
\n<\/strong>During DPAC’s annual liaison meeting\u2014attended by school administrators, PACs, the District Learning Team, and the West Vancouver School Board\u2014the district presented innovative strategies for integrating generative AI and physical literacy into education, with a focus on enhancing teaching, learning, and equity while promoting mental and physical well-being through movement.<\/p>\n

The slides from the presentation are here<\/a> for those interested.
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Past Parent Events<\/h1><\/div>
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Dr Molly Lawlor October 20, 2025<\/h3>\n

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Dr Graeme Mitchell- September 22, 2025<\/h3>\n

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Talking About Inclusion, Anti-Racism & Diversity: Chapter 2<\/strong>
\nVirtual Event with Sempulyan<\/strong>
\nTuesday, April 27th, 7-8:30pm<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"<\/a> Sempulyan\u2019s Residential School Story
\nThank you to those who were able to join us for the second chapter of our Inclusion and Diversity series. Through personal narrative, Sempulyan – Stewart Gonzales – shared his experiences as a residential school survivor and his journey of healing in order to help us to understand reconciliation and our shared history.
\nSempulyan is a member of the Squamish Nation and an Indigenous Cultural Worker.<\/p>\n

More information can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Talking About Inclusion, Anti-Racism & Diversity: Chapter 1 <\/strong>
\nVirtual Event with Alden Habacon<\/strong>
\nTuesday, March 30th, 7-8:30pm
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The WVDPAC Inclusion and Diversity Committee have partnered with the West Vancouver Memorial Library to support your learning journey. A special Virtual Community Event featuring Alden Habacon was held on March 30th.
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Executive Committee 2026-2027<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
 Chair<\/span><\/td>\nTanja Imhoff<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 Past Chairs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 Treasurer<\/span><\/td>\nZahra Ahmad<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 Secretary<\/span><\/td>\nChandy Lotfali<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 Director<\/span><\/td>\nMarisa Yang<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 Director<\/span><\/td>\nTonia Liao<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 Director<\/span><\/td>\nEmma He<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 Director<\/span><\/td>\nLirica Hawkins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 Director<\/span><\/td>\nJoy Zhu<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Constitution & Bylaws<\/strong><\/h3>\n

WV DPAC Constitution and Bylaws (June 2, 2021)<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

School Liaison Trustee Assignments<\/strong><\/h3>\n

2024\/2025 School Trustuee Assigned Schools<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]For general inquiries:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

dpac@wvschools.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

West Vancouver DPAC
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