Parents
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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
School Council meetings are held virtually once a month, usually the third Tuesday of the month. At this time, meetings are held virtually. Please refer to information sent in newsletters to be able to access the meeting links. All parents or guardians are welcome - we value your input.
St. Pius X HS School Council Constitution and By-Laws: Click HERE
2022 - 2023 School Council members:
Chair: Alison Janidlo
Treasurer: Maria Goldmaker
Secretary: Lori Bongarzone
Community Rep: Wendy Burpee
CSPA Rep: Jason Neubauer
Parish Reps: Charlene White
Teacher Rep: Michael Boucher
Principal: Carrie-Lynn Bowie
We really hope that you can join us. Your input and contributions make a difference. Should you have questions, please email the school and your message will be forwarded to our School Council.
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!
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.