Parents

Forms & Correspondence

Catholic School Council

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

Meetings are held on 2nd Wednesday of each month (except March) starting at 6pm.

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

2023 - 2024 School Council members:

Chair:  Alana Brzozowski 

Secretary: Jamie Tighe 

Treasurer: Tanya Leger 

CSPA repAlana Brzozowski 

Community Rep: Anita Baudoux 

Principal: Traci Nehme

Teacher Rep: Bridget Moreira

Voting Members: Kelly Johnston, Vanessa Pontarelli, Rosina Koutsovasilis, and Nicole Fournier

St Mary School Council Bylaw May 2023

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!  

Meeting Dates & Minutes: 2023 - 2024

2nd Wednesday of every Month(except March)

September 27 | October 11 | November 8 | December 13 | February 28 | April 10 | May 8 | June 12


Sept 2023 Council Meeting Minutes

 Oct 2023 Council Meeting Minutes

November 2023 Council Minutes

December 2023 Council 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.