District Advisory Committee

2025-26 DAC EXECUTIVE BOARD

The DAC is led by a board of seven executive board officers (DACX) and comprised primarily of school-based delegates.

• Andrew Cox – Chairperson
• Shantee’ Carey – Vice Chairperson
• Vacant – Recording Secretary
• Heather Lanigan – Corresponding Secretary
• Jeri Wesson – Treasurer
• Ibrahim Ramsey – Parliamentarian
• Raymon Toribio – Member-at-Large

DAC DELEGATES 

Every school is asked to have a DAC delegate (representative) and alternate. The delegate represents the interests and voices of their school community and shares information between the school and the district. Delegates should be parents/caregivers selected by the school’s parent leadership organization. If your school does not currently have an established parent leadership organization, school administration may select a delegate.

MISSION & OBJECTIVES

The 2025-2026 DAC envisions a vibrant and inclusive KCPS community where every child and family is valued, supported, and empowered. We strive to build strong relationships between families, educators, and the community to enhance a better KCPS educational experience. We promote lifelong learning and advocacy for every student.

Objectives:

1. Advocate for all students with different abilities, specialized plans, and create a nurturing and supportive educational space.
2. Promote effective communication between families, schools, and the district to strengthen relationships and support student learning.
3. Empower families by providing training, resources and support for parent organizations so that every school has active representation.
4. Sustain committee effectiveness by implementing prior action items, strengthening operating procedures, and maintaining bylaws the reflect the evolving needs and goals of KCPS and the DAC.

GET INVOLVED

PARTICIPATE IN GENERAL MEETINGS

DAC general body meetings will be held on a Wednesday or Thursday of every other month, starting in September, at the Board of Education and online. Meals, childcare and Spanish interpretation are provided for in-person attendees.

All caregivers, students, staff and community members are invited to attend.

DAC General Body Meetings

• Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 6:00 pm: Board of Education (2901 Troost Ave.) and online. 
  Dinner, childcare and Spanish interpretation provided in person.
• Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - 6:00 pm
• Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 6:00 pm
• Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - 6:00 pm
• Thursday, May 7, 2026 - 6:00 pm

BECOME A DELEGATE FOR YOUR SCHOOL

Delegates represent the interests and voices of their school community and share information between the school and the district. Delegates are expected to attend DAC general meetings, share information from the meeting with your school community, and participate in official DAC business, including voting during elections.

Interested in being your school’s DAC representative or joining your school’s parent organization? Click here to submit your interest form.