Parents

Interested in being a school volunteer? We would love to have you. 

Catholic School Council

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

Meetings are held monthly at 6:30 pm during the 2022-2023 school year.  

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

St. Augustine School Council Constitution


2022 - 2023 School Council members:

Chairperson -  Cecilia De Bold

Secretary:  Allison Day

Treasurer:  Laura Smith (resigned)

New Treasurer:

CSPA rep: Samantha Droste 

Voting Members at Large:  

Jenn Soukop 

Lisa D’Angelo

Cathy Lafkas

Marcelo Fraga 

Adam Skube 

Lisa Polito

Monika Pantalone 

Michelle Van Zijl 

Jaqueline Mochai 

Principal:  Kathy OBrien

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: 2022-2023

Please note that our first council meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 27 @ 6:30 pm. Elections for our new school council will take place at this meeting. 

2. October 11, 2022

3. November 8, 2022

4. December 13, 2022

5. January 10, 2023

6. February 7, 2023

7. March 7, 2023

8.  April 11, 2023

9.  May 9, 2023

10. June 13, 2023 - N/A



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.