Navigate the PAC Universe: Tools for Meetings that Matter presented by Megan Dykeman
Wed, Oct 15, 2025 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT
A must-attend event for all PAC’s in Langley!
Join Langley DPAC at the School Board Office – with a special presentation from Megan M. Dykeman to learn valuable strategies and tools for making your meetings impactful and effective. Whether you’re a seasoned PAC member or just starting out, this event will provide you with the skills and resources you need to lead successful meetings that truly make a difference. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your PAC experience and connect with other dedicated parents!
Agenda:
- Welcome and Introductions
- All About The PAC Universe
- Setting an Agenda: The GPS For Your Meeting
- Robert’s Rules of Order: The Basics Without the Boredom
- Keeping Time: The Meeting Stopwatch
- Respectful & Effective Meetings: Managing Conflict in Real Time
- Effective Meetings: Wrapping It All Together
- Bonus Governance Nuggets
- Q&A and Wrap-Up
Learn more about Megan, click here.
“We’ve got you covered! Childminding is available at no cost— just let us know if you’d like care for your child during the session.”
In Person at the Langley School Board Office: 4875 222 Street Langley, BC V3A 3Z7
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The following are links to to various Municipal and Provincial Government documents that relate to the Education of our Children.
School District #35, Langley
District Long Term Facilities Plan and Five Year Capital Plan. (LTFP)
District Achievement Contract. (DAC)
B.C. Ministry of Education
B.C. Education Data (Reporting on K-12)
Parent Education
Policy 1017 Reimbursement for Parent Education
Any parent with a child in Langley School District 35 may apply for reimbursement of funds that were spent on parent education. Parent Education is defined as: a workshop, conference, course and/or book and must be specifically designed for parent education. Requirements are as follows:
- a. Request for reimbursement must be made within 30 days of taking the educational course or purchasing the book.
- b. Any receipt valued at over $50 must be pre-approved by Langley’s DPAC Executive
- c. This amount is not to exceed $100 per family, per school year.
- d. DPAC may, on a case-by-case basis, pre-pay or direct pay up to the amount allowable for Parent Education.
- e. This policy may be revised every fall based on budget calculations for that year. Any requests made prior to that revision may be subject to any changes made to the policy for that school year.
- f. Parents who have requested reimbursement will be asked to provide feedback to support DPAC in their efforts to empower other parents of the district.
- g. The Parent Education budget balance will be reported out quarterly and funds will be available on a ‘first come first serve’ basis.