Parents

Parents-at-large voting members: Christine Roussin, Alysia Vetter, Cindy Vanderhoek, Hannah Simpson, Anna Porelle, Lillian Kariuki, Ashley Zelmer and Rob Ford

Parents-at-large non voting members: Mark Wooff and Leah Nalley

Teacher Rep: Samantha Harrington

Non-Teacher Rep: Amy Cleveland

Principal: Lina Bélanger

School Council members provide input and advice to the Principal on topics such as:

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!

St. Francis of Assisi School Council Constitution-Revised November 2023

Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month from 7 pm - 8 pm.

Meeting dates:

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.

All parents/guardians are welcome to attend and join - we value your input.

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