Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees is made up of ten trustees and two student trustees. Board Trustees are elected every four years during the municipal election. The last election was held in October 2022. When elected, Trustees become members of our school board. They provide an important link between local communities and the school board, bringing the issues and concerns of their constituents to board discussions and decision making.
Our Trustees are accountable to our school community for the decisions made by the Board. They are available and accessible to the public to address concerns from the community with respect to Board policies and procedures. They also act as ambassadors for the system, officiating and speaking at school openings and events. Trustees are ombudspersons for students and community members, advocating a wide range of issues regarding Catholic education.
Mourning Sister Shelley
The Ottawa Catholic School community is mourning the loss of Trustee Sister Shelley Lawrence, who died on May 29, 2023. We reflect on her time served as a trustee and share details about her funeral in this post.
Questions regarding zone 9 can be directed to the Chairperson of the Board, Mark.Mullan@ocsb.ca.
Mark D. Mullan, Chairperson
Zone 8 - Ward 10 Gloucester Southgate, Ward 18 Alta Vista
Phone: 613-841-4836
Fax: 613-841-8693
Email: Mark.Mullan@ocsb.ca
List of schools in Zone 8
St. Patrick’s High School
Prince of Peace School
St. Bernard School
St. Gemma School
St. Luke School (Ottawa)
St. Marguerite d’Youville School
St. Thomas More School
Cindy Simpson, Vice-Chair
Zone 10 - Ward 12 Rideau-Vanier, Ward 13 Rideau Rockcliffe, Ward 14 Somerset
Phone: 613-878-0237
Fax: 613-228-4158
Email: Cindy.Simpson@ocsb.ca
List of schools in Zone 10
St. Josephine Virtual High School
Assumption Catholic School
Blessed Carlo Virtual School
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
St. Anthony School
St. Brigid School
St. Michael School (Ottawa)
St. Joseph Adult High School
St. Patrick’s Adult High School
Follow on Twitter @SimpsonCin
Scott Phelan, Board Trustee
Zone 1 - Ward 6 Stittsville, Ward 20 Osgoode, Ward 21 Rideau-Jock
Phone: 343-597-6604
Fax: 613-228-4158
Email: scott.phelan@ocsb.ca
List of schools in Zone 1
Sacred Heart High School
St. Mark High School
Guardian Angels School
Holy Spirit School
St. Catherine School
St. Leonard School
St. Mary School
St. Philip School
St. Stephen School
Follow on Twitter @ScottOCSB
Sandra Moore, Board Trustee
Zone 2 - Ward 4 Kanata North, Ward 5 West-Carleton-March, Ward 23 Kanata South
Phone: 613-271-8452
Fax: 613-228-4158
Email: Sandra.Moore@ocsb.ca
List of schools in Zone 2
All Saints High School
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
Georges Vanier Catholic School
Holy Redeemer School
St. Anne School
St. Gabriel School
St. Isabel School
St. Isidore School
St. James School
St. Martin de Porres School
St. Michael School (Corkery)
St. Michael School (Fitzroy)
Follow on Twitter @gsmoore2
Brian Coburn, Board Trustee
Zone 3 - Ward 1 Orléans East-Cumberland, Ward 19 Orléans South-Navan
Phone: 613-355-7166
Fax: 613-228-4158
Email: Brian.Coburn@ocsb.ca
List of schools in Zone 3
St. Peter High School
Divine Infant Catholic School
Our Lady of Wisdom School
St. Clare School
St. Dominic School
St. Francis of Assisi School
St. Theresa School
Spencer Warren, Board Trustee
Zone 4 - Ward 3 Barrhaven-West, Ward 22 Riverside South-Findlay Creek, Ward 24 Barrhaven-East
Phone: 613-692-5949
Fax: 613-228-4158
Email: Spencer.Warren@ocsb.ca
List of schools in Zone 4
St. Francis Xavier High School
St. Joseph High School
St. Mother Teresa High School
Monsignor Paul Baxter School
St. Andrew School
St. Benedict School
St. Cecilia School
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
St. Emily School
St. Jerome School
St. Luke School (Nepean)
St. Patrick School (Nepean)
Follow on Twitter @OCSBWarren
Joanne MacEwan, Board Trustee
Zone 5 - Ward 2 Orléans West-Innes, Ward 11 Beacon Hill-Cyrville
Phone: 613-842-0166
Fax: 613-228-4158
Email: Joanne.MacEwan@ocsb.ca
List of schools in Zone 5
Lester B. Pearson Catholic High School
St. Matthew High School
Chapel Hill Catholic School
Convent Glen Catholic School
Good Shepherd Catholic School
St. Brother André School
St. John Paul II School
St. Kateri Tekakwitha School
Thomas D’Arcy McGee Catholic School
Follow on Twitter @JoanneMacEwan
Eugene Milito, Board Trustee
Zone 6 - Ward 8 College, Ward 9 Knoxdale-Merivale
Phone: 343-597-6496
Fax: 613-228-4158
Email: eugene.milito@ocsb.ca
List of schools in Zone 6
St. Paul High School
Frank Ryan Catholic Intermediate School
Our Lady of Peace School
Our Lady of Victory School
St. Daniel School
St. Gregory School
St. John XXIII School
St. John the Apostle School
St. Monica School
St. Rita School
Jeremy Wittet, Board Trustee
Zone 7 - Ward 7 Bay, Ward 15 Kitchissippi
Phone: 613-721-2376
Email: Jeremy.Wittet@ocsb.ca
List of schools in Zone 7
Notre Dame High School
Dr. F. J. McDonald Catholic School
Our Lady of Fatima School
St. George School
St. Rose of Lima School
Follow on Twitter @OCSBWittet
Shelley Lawrence, RSCJ, Board Trustee
Zone 9 - Ward 16 River, Ward 17 Capital
The Ottawa Catholic School community is mourning the loss of Trustee Sister Shelley Lawrence, who died on May 29, 2023. We reflect on her time served as a trustee and share details about her funeral in this post.
Questions regarding zone 9 can be directed to the Chairperson of the Board, Mark.Mullan@ocsb.ca.
List of schools in Zone 9
Immaculata High School
St. Nicholas Adult High School
St. Pius X High School
Corpus Christi School
Holy Cross School
Holy Family School
St. Augustine School
St. Elizabeth School
“I am looking forward to working with my fellow trustees in the next year as we move forward on our mission of Catholic education creating equitable and healthy learning environments; schools full of students with respect for everyone while caring for God’s Creation.”
– Mark D. Mullan, Chairperson
Student Trustees
Student trustees are elected by their peers on an annual basis. Every school board in Ontario elects Student Trustees to represent the voice of their fellow students. The Student Trustees offer a student perspective during regular Board meetings, and serve to provide insight on how the Board can best meet the need of students. They are advised by a council made up of the student council presidents of each OCSB high school.
If you need to share a concern with your Student Trustee, email them. The Board looks forward to the student voice that these new Student Trustees will bring to the Boardroom table.
Sia Srivastava, Holy Trinity High School
Student Trustee
Sharaphaajan Sivapalan, St. Josephine Virtual High School
Student Trustee
Former Student Trustees
- 2021-22 Sarah Urquia-Urias and Ben Donji-Ateawung
- 2020-21: Nyameer Gony and Patrick Bennett
- 2019-20: Sagni Kuma and Carlos Sanchez
- 2018-19 Nate Waddell and Caleb Reid
- 2016-17 Sam Morency and Sebastian Chavez
- 2015-16 Mark Penner and Benjamin McLellan-Campbell
- 2014-15 Monica Silver and Daniel McInnis
- 2013-14 Jonathan Recoskie and Madeline Tater
- 2012-13 Laura D’Amico and Andrew DiCapua
- 2011-12 Jennifer Ham and Gabriela Bernal Astrain
- 2010-11 Laura Stemp, and Michael Lutaaya
- 2009-10 Michael D’Angelo and Timi Boyo
Direct your school support to vote for your OCSB Trustee
One of the greatest rights we have in Canada is to “have your say.” In Ontario, we are all given the freedom of choice in choosing our Mayor, City Councillor, and School Board Trustee. Ensuring you have a voice in in the upcoming election means ensuring you are on the voter’s list. And, by ensuring your school support is directed to the “English Separate” school board, you will be able to cast your ballot for an OCSB Trustee.
When you designate yourself as an “English Separate” school supporter, you help foster a strong political voice through your elected school Trustee. Trustees develop and implement recommendations for educational programs, budgets, and policies that govern the Board’s operation. Your Trustee provides an important link between your community and the school board, bringing your issues and concerns forward to board discussions and decision making.