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What is a PAC?

In accordance with our HSD policy on Educational Equity, we engage with families to get input on district programs and policies in order to better serve our students. We have many strategies for engaging families at the school and district level. One formal structure of gathering input directly from families of students who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, or need disability services is Parent Advisory Committees or PACs. 

Latinx Parent Advisory Committee (Latinx PAC)
This committee provides input on our Title I-C Migrant Education Program. The Latinx PAC includes families of students who qualify for Migrant Education services, English Language Development services, and participants in our Dual Language Program. They conduct their meetings in Spanish. They provide input to the HSD Board of Directors twice a year and to HSD staff ongoing. 

Native American Parent Advisory Committee (Native American PAC) 
This committee provides input on our Title VI Native American Education Program. The Native American PAC includes families whose students have tribal affiliation. They conduct their meetings in English. They provide input to the HSD Board of Directors twice a year and to HSD staff ongoing. 

Black Village Family Advisory Committee
This committee provides input to HSD staff and the HSD Board of Directors on improving educational outcomes for students. The Black Village Family Advisory Committee includes families whose students identify as Black, African American, and African. They conduct their meetings in English. They provide input to the HSD Board of Directors twice a year and to HSD staff ongoing. 

Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) 
This committee provides input to parents/guardians and students seeking support for disability-related challenges. The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is a body made up of parents and families of students with special education services. They conduct their meetings in English. SEAC shares ongoing communication to district staff regarding students with disability challenges updates.