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Catholic School Council
Contact: stmartin.schoolcouncil@gmail.com
The School Council is comprised of the school Principal, and members representing:
Parents/guardians
Teaching Staff
Community Representatives
Meetings are usually held virtually on a Tuesday, at 7:00 pm.
All parents/guardians are welcome to attend and join - we value your input.
2023 - 2024 School Council members:
Co-Chairs: Megan Grandmaison Carroll, Stephanie Quinn
Secretary: Whittney Ramage
Treasurer: Amanda Underhill
Parish Rep: Cathy Koss
CSPA rep: Feryal Niazi
Parent Reps: Sandina Date, Eliana Loban, Emily Kavanagh, Kelsey McDonald, Krystal Underhill
Communications: Kelena McDowell
Community Rep: Ashley Crnic
Non-Teaching Rep: Shannon Wright
Teacher Rep : Stephen Farrell
Vice Principals: Adele Srutek
Principal: Craig Skinner
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!
Meeting Dates & Minutes:
2023-24
January 10, 2024 Agenda
December 6, 2023 Agenda,
November 1, 2023 Agenda, Minutes
October 4, 2023 Agenda, Minutes
September 20, 2023 Agenda, Minutes
School year 2022 - 2023
May 23, 2023 Agenda,
February 28, 2023 Agenda Minutes
January 24, 2023 Agenda Minutes
November 8, 2022 Agenda Minutes
October 5, 2022 Agenda, Minutes
School year 2021 - 2022
March 22, 2022 Agenda, Minutes
February 15th, 2022 - Agenda Minutes
November 23, 2021 Agenda Minutes
October 5th, 2021 - Agenda| Minutes
School year 2020 - 2021
May 11, 2021 - Agenda | Minutes
April 20, 2021 - Agenda | Minutes
February 23, 2021 - Agenda | Minutes
November 17, 2020 - Agenda | Minutes
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.