Parent Advisory Committee

Our-Purpose

Our Purpose

The purpose of the PAC is trifold:

Support: Participation in the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is a way that parents can support faculty and Gloria Ainsworth Child Care and Learning Center (GACCLC) can support parents in a collaborative environment.

Communication: the PAC is a forum for additional communication with faculty and/or administration, outside of the classroom/ where the parent perspective from each classroom can be represented, and deeper relationships can develop through our collective work.

Collaboration: Parents and staff will collaborate in organizing fundraisers, family events, faculty appreciation events, parent volunteer days, and provide input on policy recommendation.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Many parents are eager to help in activities that involve their children. There are many ways that families can volunteer to support our program. The following are examples of activities that parents may participate in:
  • Assist in classroom activities on a regular basis-reading to children, cooking, or gardening.
  • Indoor activities will be done in the Big Room
  • Be a chaperone for field trips
  • Help with improvement projects, like gardening.
  • Plan special occasions (festivals, teacher recognition events, clean-up days, and cultural events).
  • Design and maintain our website
  • Visit with the children to share specific information about special skills or family traditions
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Committee and Advisory Boards

Parents bring a unique voice to committees and advisory boards.
  • All parents are welcome to attend and participate.
  • Parents may have professional and personal knowledge to share (business, marketing, legal matters, fundraising, etc.).
  • Parent(s) can represent GACCLC in community projects and/or events.
  • Parents can advocate for GACCLC to funders and politicians

GACCLC PAC Officers’ Roles and Responsibilities

President

Many parents are eager to help in activities that involve their children. There are many ways that families can volunteer to support our program. The following are examples of activities that parents may participate in:
  • Assist in classroom activities on a regular basis-reading to children, cooking, or gardening.
  • Indoor activities will be done in the Big Room
  • Be a chaperone for field trips
  • Help with improvement projects, like gardening.
  • Plan special occasions (festivals, teacher recognition events, clean-up days, and cultural events).
  • Design and maintain our website
  • Visit with the children to share specific information about special skills or family traditions

Vice President

Great vice presidents often learn or possess leadership, planning and public speaking skills. Responsibilities include:
  • Implementing duties delegated by the president
  • Representing the president in his or her absence
  • Performing specific duties as provided for in the bylaws
  • Familiarizing yourself with PAC programs and resources
You may be called upon at any time to assume the role of president, temporarily or until the position is.

Treasurer

Great treasurers often have skills or experience with basic financial management. Responsibilities include:
  • Keeping accurate records and submitting written financial statements for meetings
  • Preparing an annual report to be used to review the PAC financial records
  • Overseeing proper handling of money, such as ensuring money is collected, counted, recorded and deposited promptly and appropriately
  • Ensuring financial checks and balances are in place at all times
Your PAC relies on you to ensure that appropriate financial records are kept and controls are in place to prevent theft or fraud.

Secretary

Great secretaries often have prior volunteer and/or meeting experience and are enthusiastic about PTA. Responsibilities include:
  • Working with the president to create a meeting agenda
  • Sending out meeting announcements, agendas and supporting documents
  • Taking attendance
  • Presenting the draft minutes of the previous meeting, making any corrections and ensuring minutes are included in your PAC’s permanent record
  • Taking minutes
You will serve your PAC by keeping an accurate record of meetings, which become part of the permanent history of the PAC. In some PTAs, the secretary also has the responsibility of maintaining all PTA correspondence, including communications with members and notifications for meetings.
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