As a part of the Indian Education Act of 1972 and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), school districts that receive a Title VI formula grant are required to establish an Indian Education Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). The PAC is comprised of Native parents, teachers, and students. The PAC is responsible for advising Spokane Public Schools by working closely with the Indian Education Coordinator around the development, operation, and evaluation of the Title VI Indian Education program. In the true spirit of consultation, PAC are the experts as Indian parents and caretakers who know what thier children need.

The SPS Native Parent Advisory Committee Executive Board (PAC) will serve in an advisory capacity for the Every Student Success Act (ESSA) Title VI grant for Native Education.

The committee will make recommendations based on needs analysis, and objectives will administer program resource allocation.

The Native Parent Advisory Committee will review and approve the Title VI budget annually, conduct regular, open meetings and abide by reasonable bylaws.

Please come and learn how you can advocate for Native students. We want to ensure our Native students and family voices are heard!

The first meeting of the month is designated for the Executive Board to conduct business. The second meeting of the month is designated for community engagement.

All meetings will be in person at the Montessori School and there will be a Zoom option. Please email TamikaL@spokaneschools.org to RSVP for the in-person meeting.

Next PAC Meeting
October 14, 2024 (Agenda)

2024 - 25 Schedule:

• Sept. 16, 6:30-8 p.m.

• Oct. 14, 6:30-8 p.m.

• Nov. 11, 6:30-8 p.m.

• Dec. 9, 6:30-8 p.m.

• Jan. 20, 6:30-8 p.m.

• Feb. 17, 6:30-8 p.m.

• March 17, 6:30-8 p.m.

• April 17, 6:30-8 p.m.

• May 12, 6:30-8 p.m.

President
Kathleen Mitchell
Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes

Vice President
Heather Cannon
Sun'aq Tribe of Kodiak

Secretary
Katie Cherrier
Sitka Tribe of Alaska & Tlingit descendent

Sergeant of Arms
Raymond Allen
Nez Perce

Alternate 1
Shauna Johnson
Dine' from New Mexico

Alternate 2
Barbara Gongyin
Spokane Tribe & Makah descendent

Native Education Coordinator
Tamika LaMere
Email Tamika LaMere
509-354-4633