Parents

Forms & Correspondence

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Catholic School Council

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

Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 PM, unless otherwise noted.

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

2024-2025 School Council members:

Co-Chairs:   Michelle McIver and Kelly Cochrane

Secretaries:  Julie Demers and Natalie Bishop 

Treasurer:  Oreoluwa Okunlola 

Parish Rep:  Heather Gordon

Community Reps:  Kris Prince and Christie Guimond 

Catholic School Parent Association (CSPA) Reps:  Stacey Woodruff and Tammy Jerome 

Teacher Representatives:  

Brittanie Goodfellow and Kristin Harcoff

Principal:  Julie Fortier

Vice Principal: Yolanda Gaiarsa

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: 


See School Council Minutes in the St. Philip School Council Blog





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.