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District Parent Advisory Committee (DPAC)

District Parent Advisory Committee (DPAC)

The District Parent Advisory Committee (DPAC) is a group comprised of representatives from each of the schools in the Oak Harbor Public Schools. The purpose of the committee is:

  • To advise district administrators and the school board on policies and issues affecting the Oak Harbor School District.
  • To express parental concerns to administration and school board as well as local, state, and nationally elected representatives.
  • To provide ongoing communication among all district parent organizations.
  • To promote, facilitate, and encourage parent and community participation in the Oak Harbor Schools.
  • To make the public aware of school needs.
  • To enhance school/family/community relations.
  • To learn about district programs and services. 
     

2023-2024 DPAC Members

The following representatives were selected by their school site or PTA organization to serve on DPAC for the 2023-2024 school year:

  • Kristi Dutton (OHI)
  • JR Russell (OHE)
  • Michele Walton  (HC)
  • Sara Hogarth (OHE/OHI/OHHS)
  • Patrick Havel (OHHS)
  • Jim Nelson (OHHS)
  • Allie Hanford (OHE)
  • Chantal Dwyer  (OHE)
  • Megan Kinghorn (OHE)
  • Jacki Moore  (HCE/OHI)
  • Sandy Hunt  (OHHS)
  • Darcelle Carlson (OHHS/Running Start)
  • Jana Warner (HiH)
  • Valerie Alaniz  (HC/OHI)
  • Arica Goulet (HC)
  • Jordan Martin (HiH)
  • Greg Martin (HiH)
  • Jessica Thompson (HC)
  • Nicole Ritter  (OHE)
  • Paul Ritter (OHE/OHI) 
  • Bryant Acebo (NWMS)
  • Samantha Horrobin (HCE)
  • Jana Warner (HCE)
  • Alana Brown (HCE)
  • Jackie Moore (HCE)
  • AmieWelden (HCE)
  • Yana Acebo (NWMS)
  • Joseph Mathews (NWMS)
  • Dawn Schulz (BVE)
  • Lynnie Brown (BVE)
  • Claire Hogue (OHI)
  • Antonio Barber (OHI)
  • Brandy Preston (OHI)
  • Jack Schwab (OHHS)
  • Paula Kestenbaum  (OHE/OHI)

Meetings & Minutes

2023-2024 DPAC Meeting Dates, Times & Locations

  • September 20, 2023 (District Office Board Room) 9:30 am -11:00 am 
  • October 18, 2023 (Olympic View Elementary) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • NEW TIME: November 15, 2023 (Oak Harbor Elementary) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • December 13, 2023 (District Office Board Room) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • January 17, 2024 (District Office Board Room) 9:30 am - 11:00 am (cancelled due to snow day)
  • February 21, 2024 (Oak Harbor Intermediate Library) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • March 20, 2024 (District Office Board Room) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
  • April 17, 2024 (District Office Board Room) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  • May 15, 2024 (District Office Board Room) 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Meeting Minutes