Parents of African American Students Advisory Council

Parents of African American Students Advisory Council

Saint Paul Public Schools thrives on parent and community engagement and outreach as a means of lending authentic parent/community concerns to the district. Come network with other SPPS parents/guardians to ensure a quality education for all district students through membership in PAASAC (Parents of African American Students Advisory Council). To become a member you must be a parent/guardian, family member of a current SPPS student, graduate of SPPS or concerned community member. Membership is voluntary. 

Parents/guardians of African American students are needed to participate, to be empowered to advocate for their children at their schools as individual parents/guardians and through membership in PAASAC where we address the districtwide-concerns of parents/guardians within SPPS.

We encourage parents to

  • Volunteer at school events and activities
  • Attend parent conferences
  • African American Parent Involvement Day events in February each year
  • Become familiar with your child’s school personnel
  • Talk with other parents and family members about their school(s)
  • Join the PTA/PTO, attend board of education meetings
  • Talk with your children about what matters to them to make for a positive educational experience
PAASAC Members

Join us for the 2024-25 School Year!

Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Meeting Dates:

  • 08/27/2024
  • 09/24/2024
  • 10/29/2024
  • 11/26/2024
  • No meeting in December 2024
  • 01/28/2024 (virtual) 
  • 02/25/2025 (virtual) 
  • 03/25/2025 (virtual)
  • 04/22/2025
  • 05/06/2025
  • 06/24/2025

For more information, contact Brenda Burnside at 651-744-7461 or vial email brenda.burnside@spps.org

A light meal will be provided. Childcare and transportation is available upon request. 

PAC Documents:

  • PAC Meeting minutes (coming soon) 
  • Bylaws