Courtenay BACBilingual Advisory Committee & PACParent Advisory Council

The Bilingual Advisory Committee & Parent Advisory Council of Mary E. Courtenay Language Arts Center

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PAC minutes — February 26, 2026

PAC · Thursday, February 26, 2026 · 7:41–8:37 am · Room 108 (in person + online)

Parent and student class ideas

Discussed possible parent class ideas: zumba, math, art & design. Considered childcare needs, travel needs, staff availability, and food/refreshments.

Budget allocation pools

Discussed putting money into budget pools to manage upcoming costs. The pools are Food, Bus/Transportation, Supplies, Staff, and Training.

Rough cost estimates

Reviewed rough cost estimates: volunteer transport $400, parent transport reimbursement for two classes $200, staff at zumba $300, staff at art $300, staff math help $300, childcare at classes $300 ($150 per event), refreshments for two classes $300, supplies for all three classes $294.

Budget pool approval

Final pool totals: Food $300, Bus/Transportation $600, Supplies $294, Staff $1200, Training $0. The vote on pool totals was approved, with the option to change them later if needed.

  • Decided: Approve final budget pool totals: Food $300, Bus/Transportation $600, Supplies $294, Staff $1200, Training $0 — approved

Announcements

  • A parent suggested a parent-child soccer night at the end of the meeting.

Next meeting: Monday, March 30, 2026 · 8:30 am · Room 101

Summary prepared from the secretary’s notes. The official minutes are kept by the committee secretary and the school office.

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