What is PAC?

PAC is an informal group of parents, guardians and community members who meet 5 times per year. Our goal is to support the whole Central community. We do this by raising and distributing funds (over $15,000 in 2010-2011), occasionally organizing parent volunteers, and finding ways to show our appreciation of Central’s staff

How does PAC raise money?

Once a year, we send a letter to all Central parents and guardians asking for donations. This is our only fundraiser. Thanks again to all past and future donors. Your money is well spent.

How are PAC funds distributed?

Central staff members make requests of PAC. We approve or deny those requests at meetings with guidance from Central administrators. In 2010-2011, PAC funded over 25 requests. In the past, PAC has paid for things like student planners, bus tokens for students who stay after school for tutoring, new bike racks, signs around the school and many essential classroom materials like: atlases, white boards, foreign language videos, and sheep brains for biology! PAC also pays for meals and treats for Central staff during conferences throughout the school year.

            Why should I go to a PAC meeting?

            • find out what’s going on at Central and get involved

            • share ideas & provide input on how PAC money is spent

            • find out why Principal Mackbee is so awesome

            • get to know other teachers and parents

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Central is a big school and there are many ways in which information is distributed. We currently have around 540 families on our email list and would love to get more folks in the loop. You can be on the email list and never attend a meeting! Please send your email address to: CENTRALPAC@YAHOO.COM

Below is our meeting schedule for next year. We always welcome company on those Monday nights.

2011-2012 PAC Meetings (all start at 7:00 pm)

Monday, October 3, 2011

Monday, November 7, 2011

Monday, February 6, 2012

Monday, March 5, 2012

Monday, April 9, 2012

2011-2012 PAC Co-chairs: Lisa Heyman(Sophie- 10^th grade) and Julie Marckel (Otto -11^th grade and Max -9^th grade) Our returning and trusted Treasurer is Gretchen Robertson (Zach –12^th grade and Madeline- 10^th grade). Gretchen is looking for an assistant to help her with the treasuring duties this year. Feel free to contact us either by email or leave a note in the PAC mailbox at Central.