We invite you to become active in the PAC (Parents' Association Committee). The Board meets monthly and all are welcome. Your time commitment can be as much or as little as you like, and we can find an activity that’s tailor-made for your skills. Meet new people, get to know the faculty/staff, and know you have had a positive impact on the Bishop Kearney community.

BOARD ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Residential Life Liason to the BKPAC:

Contact Information for our BKPAC Board:

Heidi Dodds, President – hmdodds@yahoo.com

Terra Rivera, VP – ttw7813@gmail.com

Kirsten Perkins, Treasurer – Kirsten.perkins@realtyonegroupspark.com

Michele Lewis, Secretary – michele.lewis@dor.org

Kristine Maenza, Communications Chair – kbmaenza3556@gmail.com

Wendy Budi, Fundraising Chair – wnbudi85@gmail.com

Karen Benacci, Hospitality Coordinator – karenbenacci@gmail.com

Zenovia D’Arienzo, Spiritual Mentor – zenovia.d’arienzo@rcsdk12.org

Mission

The PAC (Parents' Association Committee) is an organization, run by both parents/guardians and staff of Bishop Kearney, that enhances the Kearney experience by building community among parents, faculty, staff and administration.

Through its work, the PAC:

• Provides a source of information and a voice for and to the parent community
• Promotes school spirit and encourages participation through volunteer opportunities, parent education programs, spiritual, social, and sporting events
• Supports the School’s mission, vision, and strategic plan
• Supports and initiates fundraising initiatives that augment PAC and Bishop Kearney resources

Vision

PAC seeks to:

• Foster a sense of ownership among parents/guardians by maintaining a diverse board and an active membership which is reflective of the community
• Sustain and continue to cultivate positive and productive relationships within the Association and with the greater Bishop Kearney community

Values

PAC believes that:

• The Association has a necessary and important role in supporting a quality educational experience for our children
• The Bishop Kearney community is strengthened and enriched by a high level of volunteerism
• Every parent brings perspective and value to the PAC
• A shared understanding of PAC goals and operations creates a spirit of cooperation and unity
• As Bishop Kearney evolves, the PAC must be relevant, proactive, adaptive, and responsive

Read PAC By-Laws HERE

All parents/guardians of current Bishop Kearney students, faculty, and staff are members of the PAC and are encouraged to attend monthly meetings.

We are currently meeting online via zoom. Please reach out to Kathy for the link: ParentsAssoc@bkhs.org

Meetings are conducted by the President or Vice President according to Robert’s Rules of Order. There will be an agenda prepared for each meeting, which will include a report from a representative of the BK Administration, Student Council and/or other Club moderators, Committee Reports, and a Round Table discussion. It is expected that all members will conduct themselves in an honest, open and non-aggressive manner, respecting the right of others to speak and respecting the parameters of the meeting time.

Questions about PAC? Email ParentsAssoc@bkhs.org