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Catholic School Council
The School Council is comprised of the school Principal, and members representing:
Parents/guardians
Teaching Staff
Community Representatives
Meetings are held at 6:30 pm and are hosted in person.
All parents/guardians are welcome to attend and join.
We value your input!
School Council Executive 2024-2025:
Chair
Andrea Mackasey
Vice-Chair/Co-Chair
Valerie Cahn
Treasurer
Jeremy Rude
Secretary
Kristen Colpitts
Parents At Large
Alysha Danglade
Mahmuda Khan
Cassy Orr
Anne Petersen
Julie Salois
Krista Mostert
CSPA Reps
Tim Abbott
Andrea Mackasey
Parish Rep
Felipe Lavin
Teacher Rep
Diane Maheu
Non-Teacher Rep
Lisa Crack
Principal
Tania Gamache
Council members provide input & advice to the Principal on:
local calendar of events and activities
school code of student behavior
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, your contribution to make the school better for all students, including yours!
Scheduled Meets & Minutes
Oct. 21st, 2024 minutes
Nov. 18th, 2024 minutes
Jan. 20th, 2025 minutes
Feb. 10th, 2025 minutes
Apr. 14th, 2025 minutes
May 12th, 2025 minutes
June 16th, 2025 minutes
Board-wide Parent Organizations
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.