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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.
2024 - 2025 School Council members:
Chair: Whittney Ramage
Vice Chair: Ugo Arua
Secretary: Jenna Armitt
Treasurer: Laura McKenzie
Parish Rep: Cathy Koss
Parent Reps: Sandina Date, Emma Lester, Melissa Wright
CSPA rep: Vacant
Communications: Vacant
Community Rep: Vacant
Non-Teaching Rep: Kim Sadler
Teacher Rep : Stephen Farrell
Vice Principal: Ronalda McKenna
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
June 3, 2024 Agenda
February 7, 2024 Agenda, Minutes
January 10, 2024 Agenda, Minutes
December 6, 2023 Agenda, Minutes
November 1, 2023 Agenda, Minutes
October 4, 2023 Agenda, Minutes
September 20, 2023 Agenda, Minutes
2022-23
May 23, 2023 Agenda,
February 28, 2023 Agenda Minutes
January 24, 2023 Agenda Minutes
November 8, 2022 Agenda Minutes
October 5, 2022 Agenda, 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.