Membership in DPAC brings with it certain responsibilities. These responsibilities have expanded over the years and today include the following:

• To facilitate the exchange of ideas and information among parent groups

• To facilitate communication among DPAC, the parent groups, and the Board of Education

• To obtain the opinions and/or recommendations of parents on current school issues

• To advise the Board of Education and the district administration on current school issues

• To share information on district activities with parent groups

• To support parent groups at the building level

• To promote parent participation in the schools

• To mobilize community support for the schools through the parent groups

• To initiate suggestions and ideas for improvements in the schools and refer them to the appropriate task forces for further study and action

• To review and make appropriate comments and recommendations on proposals and plans developed by the district staff and other groups

• To assist the Board of Education and the district administration as requested

• To review proposed legislation and mobilize community efforts regarding that legislation when warranted