AIPAC: American Indian Parent Advisory Committee
American Indian Parent Advisory Committee
Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.78, subdivision 1, states that a school district in which there are ten or more American Indian students enrolled and each American Indian school must establish an American Indian education parent advisory committee. Commonly referred to as American Indian Parent Advisory Committees (AIPACs), these committees serve in an advisory role and help ensure that American Indian students are receiving culturally relevant and equitable educational opportunities. These committees are critical to the achievement and success of American Indian students statewide, and offer a valuable opportunity to strengthen district and parent partnerships. (- the Minnesota Department of Education)
AIPAC Membership
AIPACs must be comprised primarily of parents of American Indian students within the district. American Indian secondary students and American Indian district staff are also eligible to serve on the committee, as are American Indian community members. (The Minnesota Department of Education)
Detroit Lakes AIPAC
The current Detroit Lakes AIPAC is:
Chair: Kelsey Bloom
Vice-Chair: Sam Goodwin
Parent Representative: Melyssa Belland, Jena Burt, and Dani Leach
Teacher Representative: Rhonda Fode
School Board Representatives: Mary Rotter and Julie Smith-Yliniemi
Johnson O'Malley (JOM) Parent Committee
Chair: Cassie Warren
Vice-Chair: Romyn Hanks
Secretary: Alicia Chilton
Parent Representative: Jackie Jacobson