DPAC stands for District Parent Advisory Council. Every public school district in B.C. has one. A DPAC is made up of representatives from the Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) of schools in the district.

We are the legislated organization, recognized within BC’s School Act, to represent the collective voice of Chilliwack parents at the district level and work with district staff, partners and the School Board to improve public education in Chilliwack for all students.

Frequently Asked Questions

    • Supports PACs by providing information, resources, and training

    • Advises district staff and the Board of Education on parental views and concerns

    • Advocates for parent involvement and improved educational opportunities for all students

    • Supports Parents across the district to participate in school-related activities and decision-making processes

    • Hosts meetings and events such as parent education nights and monthly meetings

  • A PAC supports its individual school, while the DPAC represents all PACs and parents across the entire district.

    DPAC focuses on district-wide issues, policy, and communication with the school board and superintendent’s office while PAC focuses on their school-based issues and concerns.

  • Any parent or guardian of a child in a public school in the district can attend DPAC meetings. However, only official PAC representatives (DPAC Reps) from each school can vote on DPAC matters.

    DPAC executive roles are elected annually and are open to all eligible parents.

    Please register your PAC’s DPAC Rep here.

    Once registered sign the DPAC Rep Code of Ethics here.

  • Attending a DPAC meeting is a great way to:

    • Stay informed about what’s happening in schools across the district

    • Raise concerns or ask questions about district-wide policies or initiatives

    • Connect with other parents and share experiences

    • Bring your school’s voice forward on important education issues

    • Learn about opportunities, resources, and upcoming events for families

    Even if you're not a voting rep, your perspective matters and your presence helps strengthen parent engagement across the district.

  • DPAC typically meets the last Thursday of the month during the school year. Meetings may be held in person, online, or hybrid. Dates, times, and locations are posted on our website and social media. Everyone is welcome to attend!

  • Yes! All parents and guardians of students in the district are welcome to attend and participate in discussions. Only official DPAC reps can vote, but your voice matters and we welcome your input.

  • Each school PAC elects a DPAC Representative. If you're interested, contact your school PAC Chair or attend your next PAC meeting to learn more.

  • You can:

    • Follow us on Facebook

    • Check our website regularly for updates and information

    • Attend monthly DPAC meetings

  • DPAC works closely with:

    • Local PACs at each school

    • The Superintendent and School District leadership

    • The Board of Education

    • The BCCPAC (BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils) at the provincial level

    We also sit on numerous district and community based committees working to amplify the parent perspective in many different initiatives across our community.

  • You can email us at dpac@sd33.bc.ca, message us on Facebook, or use the Contact Us button on the top of our website.

    We’re here to help and would love to hear from you!