Parents

The School Council is comprised of the school Principal, and members representing:

School Council members:

School Council Roles and Responsibilities 

ChairSharon Salter


Vice Chair:  Jen Simpson


Treasurer:  Laura Lamoureux


Secretary:  Corissa Harrison


Parish Representative:  vacant 


Community Representative:  Sharon Agard and Lindsay Kelly


Hot Lunch Coordinator:  Sharon Salter


CPSA Representative:  vacant 


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:

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:

February 26, 2023   Meeting Agenda  


April 22, 2024

May 27, 2024

June 17, 2024 

Board-wide Parent Organizations

Catholic School Parents’ Association (CSPA) 

The Catholic School Parents’ Association (CSPA) is a volunteer group representing all Ottawa Catholic School Board parents. They are a resource for school councils and the parent community for information on local and provincial education issues. Through their website, Twitter feed, and email newsletters, they we 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 CSPA's e-mail list, follow CSPA on Twitter, or attend CSPA monthly meetings. 

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.

OCSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) 

The Ottawa Catholic School Board Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is a provincially mandated committee made up of parents, a trustee, a principal and the Director of Education. The purpose of PIC is to support, encourage and enhance parent engagement at the school board level in order to improve student achievement and well-being. The parent members of the OCSB PIC are appointed by CSPA. 


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

Contact us:  council.stfrancis@gmail.com

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