We, the members of the Niakwa Place School Parent Advisory Council, are united in our commitment to supporting the school, teachers, and students in enhancing the learning environment and overall school experience for current and future generations.   By fostering collaboration, transparency, and shared responsibility, we aim to strengthen our community bonds and support the foundation where every child can thrive.

Keep watching for updates, events, and PAC fundraisers on the Niakwa Place School Parent Advisory Council Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/61572263495339/

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Visit the Niakwa Place School Parent Advisory Council website for information on meeting agendas, minutes, and business information: https://niakwaplacepac.wordpress.com/ 

Mission Statement:

The Niakwa Place School Parent Association exists for the purpose of promoting a safe, open, inclusive and cohesive learning environment while encouraging the principles of good community and global citizenship.  The Association will work in participation with school staff, students, parents/guardians, and members of the Louis Riel School Division to create a setting where all parties can realize success.

Parent Involvement in PAC:

• All parents and guardians of children enrolled at Niakwa Place School are considered to be General Members of the Association
• Positions are available on an annual basis for those wishing to serve on the PAC Executive
• Parent meetings are held approximately once a month during the school year. We encourage all parents, guardians, and staff to participate in these important meetings. All meetings are advertised by notices and emails.
• Parents are encouraged to watch the LRSD emails and the Niakwa Place School Parent Advisory Council Facebook page for current news, announcements, and activity information.
• Parents may communicate with the PAC Executive by sending emails to nps.pac.president@gmail.com.

 Committee Members:

Chair: Stephen Sobczak 

Vice-Chair: Michelle Soviak

Treasurer: Michael Yarema

Secretary: Maya Radunz

Members At Large: Taylor Yarema, Inna Torki Pour, Taylor Carey      

Executive Committee member descriptions:

Chairperson –  Convenes and presides at all meetings of the Council and shall consult with the other executive members in the preparation of an official agenda for all meetings; May appoint subcommittees where authorized by the Council; Shall ensure that the actions of the Council are consistent with the mission statement and objectives; Shall assist any other Executive Member with their duties as required; The President does not vote, except as a tiebreaker vote in the event of a tie. 

Vice Chair – Shall assume the responsibilities of the Chair in the Chair’s absence; Shall accept other duties as required by the Executive Committee. 

Treasurer – Shall assume the responsibilities for all financial transactions on behalf of the Council; Shall complete and maintain accurate financial records of all monies received or paid out; Shall keep and maintain records in compliance with Revenue Canada requirements and shall file all required tax information as required by Revenue Canada; Shall present current financial statement at each meeting of the Council; Shall present detailed annual financial statement at each Annual General Meeting; Shall make financial records available for scrutiny by the executive committee at any time. 

Secretary – Shall assume the responsibility for keeping full and accurate minutes of all meetings of the Council, which must include a list of persons in attendance at any given meeting; Shall maintain a record of minutes for a minimum period of two years. 

Executive Member At Large (three positions) – Shall attend meetings and assist other Executive Members as required.

 For more information, please visit the Niakwa Place School Parent Advisory Council website and read the Niakwa Place School Parent Advisory Council Constitution.

 Or, contact the NPSPAC @ nps.pac.president@gmail.com