Community Advisory Council
The Parkland Community Advisory Council, comprised of approximately 25 representatives from the community, serves as a liaison for communication between the school district and the Parkland Community. The major objectives of the council shall be the improvement of school-community relations and participation in the study, discussion and formulation of recommendations relative to various aspects of educational planning for the district.
The CAC has planned seven meetings and one Holiday Social for this school year. Most meetings are held in the evening and are open to the public. Any district resident interested in serving on the CAC should contact the Assistant Superintendent, at 610-351-5505.
CAC Dates and Topics 2026-2027
| Month |
Date |
Topic |
Time |
Location |
Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
September CANCELLED |
09/17/26 |
Nourishing Our School Community: Summer Feeding, REACH, and Nutrition Supports |
7:00 |
Education & Operations |
Casey Troutman & Ann Heffelfinger |
|
October |
10/15/26 |
Building Respectful and Supportive Learning Communities - PBIS - Panel |
7:00 |
Administration Center |
Dr. Matthew Carlson, DIrector, Student Services |
|
November |
11/19/26 |
Safety and Security: School Resource Officers, Safe2Say, and Transportation |
7:00 |
Education & Operations |
Dr. Tony Naradko/Mr. Andrew Hargrove & team member |
|
December |
12/17/26 |
Vision 2030: Update |
6:00 |
Parkland High School |
Mark Madson, Tim Chorones, Art Oakes & Terri Plattner |
|
January |
1/14/27 |
2027-2028 Budget |
7:00 |
Administration Center |
Leslie Frisbie, Chief Financial Officer |
|
February |
2/18/27 |
Parkland Education Foundation / Grants overview |
7:00 |
Administration Center |
Lisa Ervin, Executive Director, Parkland Education Foundation |
|
March |
3/20/27 |
CAC Presents: Supporting Parkland Families-Parkland’s Community Resource Fair & New Parent Social |
9:00 |
Parkland High School |
Nicole McGalla, Director, Communications & Community Engagement |
|
April |
4/8/27 |
Expanding Student Opportunities: Project Lead Way (Engineering) Program Highlights and Innovations |
6:00 |
Parkland High School |
TBD |
|
May |
5/20/27 |
Visith the PHS Art Show, Brainstorm Topics and hold elections for next year |
6:00 |
Parkland High School |
CAC Presidents |
2025
- April 10, 2025
- March 20, 2025
- February 20, 2025
- January 16, 2025 - No meeting
- December 19, 2024
- November 21, 2024
- October 17, 2024