The provincial government is doling out $477,720 in grants for Burnaby’s parent advisory councils.
“Parent advisory councils are comprised of devoted individuals dedicated to ensuring that our children receive the best educational experience possible. This funding recognizes their invaluable contribution to enrich student learning and experiences beyond the classroom,” said Burnaby North MLA Richard Lee in a press release.
The money is distributed every year, and the amounts are based on how many students are enrolled in each school. At $20 per student, the parent group at Burnaby North, the city’s largest school, will receive $41,080, while Glenwood Elementary parents get $1,940.
The funds are for student services, which could include extra-curricular activities, scholarships, and sports and playground equipment, for example.
The provincial Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development gives out the money, which comes from the community gaming grants pool.
Burnaby’s district parent advisory council, which oversees the parent groups at each school, is receiving $2,500 for admin costs and educational and promotional materials.
This year, B.C.’s parent advisory councils will receive $11 million in grants, according to the provincial government.
How much is each school getting?
· Alpha Secondary School PAC - $15,960 · Aubrey Elementary School PAC - $7,780 · Brentwood Park Elementary School PAC - $8,900 · Burnaby Central Secondary School PAC - $25,120 · Burnaby North Secondary Parent Advisory Council - $41,080 · Capitol Hill Elementary School PAC - $6,000 · Confederation Park Elementary PAC - $4,500 · Douglas Road Elementary School PAC - $4,820 · Gilmore Community School Council - $7,700 · Gilpin Parent Advisory Council - $3,820 · Holy Cross Elementary School Parent Support Group - $4,880 · Kitchener Elementary School P.A.C. - $5,980 · Parkcrest Parent Advisory Council - $4,440 · Rosser Elementary School P.A.C. - $2,640 · St. Helen's School Parent Support Group - $7,360 · Brantford Elementary School P.A.C - $5,100 · Buckingham Elementary School PAC - $4,540 · Cascade Heights Elementary PAC - $8,320 · Chaffey Burke Elementary School PAC - $11,300 · Inman Elementary School PAC - $7,560 · Lakeview School Advisory - $5,100 · Maywood PAC - $8,340 · Morley Elementary School P.A.C - $6,520 · Moscrop Secondary Parent Advisory Council - $29,660 · Burnaby South Secondary School PAC - $33,000 · Byrne Creek Secondary School PAC - $22,900 · Clinton Elementary School PAC - $6,120 · Edmonds Community School PAC - $5,660 · Glenwood Elementary School P.A.C. - $1,940 · Nelson Elementary School Parent Advisory Council - $7,100 · Our Lady of Mercy School PSG - $4,620 · South Slope Elementary and BC Provincial School for the Deaf PAC - $4,340 · St. Francis de Sales School PSG - $4,360 · St. Thomas More Parents Association - $13,520 · Stride Avenue Parent Council - $6,080 · Suncrest Elementary School PAC - $4,240 · Taylor Park Elementary School PAC - $10,600 · Twelfth Avenue School PAC - $5,740 · Armstrong Elementary PAC - $8,460 · Burnaby Mountain Secondary PAC - $26,060 · Cameron Elementary School P.A.C. - $7,120 · Cariboo Hill Secondary School PAC - $14,500 · Ecole Sperling School Parent Advisory Council - $9,260 · Forest Grove Elementary School PAC - $5,060 · Lochdale Community School Association - $5,500 · Lyndhurst Elementary PAC - $2,180 · Montecito Elementary School PAC - $5,740 · Seaforth Elementary School PAC - $9,760 · Second Street Community School Council - $6,980 · St Michael's Parent Support Group - $4,640 · Stoney Creek Community Council - $4,820 · Windsor Elementary School PAC - $4,800 · Westridge Elementary School PAC - $3,680
