Parent Advisory Councils
PACs create and support a space for vibrant family groups to come together around shared interests and experiences focused on ways to support and sustain student academic and social-emotional success.
They increase parent and family involvement in their children's education through effective communication and leadership development while empowering and advocating for all families.
By attending an advisory council you can:
- Connect with other parents and community leaders
- Provide input concerning school-related issues
- Make recommendations in support of enhancing learning opportunities and environments
- Advocate for issues vital to the success of schools, youth, and families in their community
- Each Parent Advisory Council selects two people to represent them on the District Parent Advisory Council
PAC Contacts
Donnie Belcher
Executive Director, Communications and Engagement
612-668-0232
donnie.belcher@mpls.k12.mn.us
Edgar Alfonzo
Director, Family Engagement
612-347-3082
edgar.alfonzo@mpls.k12.mn.us
American Indian Parent Advisory Council (AIPAC)
Aliya Rivera-Sullivan
aliya.rivera-sullivan@mpls.k12.mn.us
612-462-2660
Black Parent Advisory Council (BPAC)
Tikonwaun Blackamore
tikonwaun.blackamore@mpls.k12.mn.us
612-895-0101
District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC)
Pahoua (Charlene) Yang
pahoua.yang@mpls.k12.mn.us
612-578-0856
Hmong Parent Advisory Council (HPAC)
Yee Yang
yee.yang1@mpls.k12.mn.us
612-668-0062
Homeless Highly Mobile Parent Advisory Council (HHMPAC)
Charlotte Kinzley
charlotte.Kinzley@mpls.k12.mn.us
612-668-5480
Latino Parent Advisory Council (SPAC)
Fanny Newton
fanny.newton@mpls.k12.mn.us
612-806-7286
Queer Parent Advisory Council (QPAC)
Jessi Oliver-Tebben
jessi.oliver-tebben@mpls.k12.mn.us
612-668-0731
Somali Parent Advisory Council (SPAC)
Ahmed Keynan
ahmed.keynan@mpls.k12.mn.us
612-479-1007
American Indian Parent Advisory Title VI Committee