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The School Council is comprised of the school Principal, and members representing:
Parents/guardians
Teaching Staff
Community Representatives
Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month @ 6 pm in the Learning Commons
All parents/guardians are welcome to attend and join - we value your input.
Virtual option is available and the link is posted on our school calendar.
Contact us:
You can reach our School Council by email at veronica.councilocsb@gmail.com
Chair: Clarissa Schurter
Vice Chair: Molly Dong
Secretary: Marla Vega Castilla
Treasure: Monica Warner
Lunch Monitor Coordinators: Angie Pasquini
Communication Rep: Hanin Ghadie
Volunteer Rep: Sasha Roman
CSPA: Hanin Ghadie
Parish Rep: Livia Soares de Jesus Monroe
Parent Rep: Brianna Armstrong, Sheila Begin, Shauna Parnanzone
Educator Reps: Christine Chuey, Emilia Maisonneuve
Administration Team: Lisa Hurd, Julie Séguin, Sarah Erskine
School Council members provide input and advice to the Principal on topics such as:
local calendar of events and activities
school code of student behaviour
school curriculum and program goals
selection of the Principal through the identification of a profile type for the school
school budget priorities
school-community communication strategy ie methods of reporting to parents and the community
extra-curricular activities in the school
The School Council needs your voice, your input, and your contribution to make the school better for all students, including yours!
Catholic School Parents’ Association (CSPA)
The Ottawa Catholic School Parents’ Association (CSPA) is a volunteer group representing all OCSB parents. They are a resource for school councils and the parent community for information on local and provincial education issues. Through their website, social media, and email newsletters, they provide updates on education in Ottawa & Ontario, as well as tips, resources and information to help parents support their children in school. All parents are welcome and encouraged to join their e-mail list, follow them on social media @OttawaCSPA, and register to attend their meetings or events via EventBrite.
OCSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)
The OCSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is a provincially mandated committee made up of parents, a trustee, the Director of Education, an elementary and high school principal, and other school board staff as required. The purpose of PIC is to support, encourage, and enhance parent engagement at the school board level to improve student achievement and well-being. PIC is a subcommittee of CSPA, and parent members are appointed by CSPA.
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
The OCSB’s Special Education and Advisory Committee (SEAC) makes recommendations to the Board in respect of any matter affecting the establishment, development, and delivery of special education programs and services for exceptional pupils.