American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC)
GCED AIPAC
Co-Chairs
Trish Mosser
Corey Western Boy
Meets virtually on the 2nd Monday of the month at 6pm.
Meeting link: meet.google.com/odn-wreh-wpf
Why is there an "AIPAC"?
Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.78, subdivision 1, states that a school district in which there are 10 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.
Who can be on the "AIPAC"?
The American Indian Parent Advisory Committee must be comprised primarily of parents/guardians of American Indian students within our district. American Indian district staff are also eligible to serve on the committee, as are American Indian community members. While non-Native district staff may participate in the Family Committee meetings, they are not permitted to be committee members and should not be included on the District Family Committee roster. District staff should not outnumber committee members at meetings.
What does the "AIPAC" do?
AIPACs serve in an advisory role to the district and help to ensure that American Indian students are receiving culturally relevant and equitable educational opportunities. AIPACs are critical to the achievement and success of American Indian students statewide, and their presence, input, and knowledge is key to strengthening district and parent partnerships.
What is the AIPAC - AIEA budget and narrative?
The budget and narrative are collaboratively prepared by the AIPAC and School/District Leadership prior to the submission of the application on Nov. 30. Mid-year, the narrative and budget progress "goals" are presented to the AIPAC by District Leadership.
Resolution of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence
Prior to March 1 of each year, the AIPAC must meet to discuss whether they concur with the educational offerings that have been extended by the district to American Indian students. It is required annually for the school to receive Indian Education funding. If the AIPAC finds that the district and/or school board have been meeting the needs of American Indian students, they issue a vote and resolution of concurrence. If they find that the district and/or school board have not been meeting the needs of American Indian students, they issue a vote and resolution of nonconcurrence. The vote and resolution must be presented to the school board by one or more members of the AIPAC. If the vote is one of nonconcurrence, the AIPAC must also provide written recommendations for improvement to the school board at the time of the presentation and the School board is given 60 days to respond in writing to the AIPAC recommendations.