Catholic School Council

2025-2026 St. Mary Catholic School Council

Colleen Stewart - Chair

Eric Gilmore - Vice Chair

Maria Stover-Antonakos - Secretary

Chantal Salois - Treasurer

Troy Wallace - Parent Officer

Liezka Leal-Moran - Parent Officer

Princess Camaya - Parent Officer

Erlinda Murdhany - Parent Officer

Rebecca Hoo - Parent Officer

Jennifer Morritt - Parent Officer

Sofia Palermo - Principal

Don Hall - Non-teaching Staff Rep

Julia Davis- Teacher Rep

Anna Castagner - Student Rep (alternating member each week)

Community Rep - TBD

Parish/Clergy Rep - TBD

2025-2026 CSC Meetings

Tues. Sept. 16, 2025 - 7pm Conference Room

Tues. Oct. 14, 2025 - 7pm Conference Room

Tues. Nov. 18, 2025 - 7pm Conference Room

Tues. Feb. 17, 2025 - 7pm Conference Room

Tues. Apr. 21, 2025 - 7pm Conference Room

Tues. May 19, 2025 - 7pm Conference Room

2025-2026 Agendas & Minutes

CSC Agenda Sept. 16, 2025 - Meeting 1.pdf

CSC Meeting Minutes - Sept. 16, 2025.pdf

CSC Agenda Oct. 14, 2025.pdf

CSC Meeting Minutes - Oct 14, 2025.pdf

CSC Agenda Nov. 18, 2025.pdf

2025-2026 St. Mary Catholic School Council Election

The election for Catholic School Council Parent Representatives will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 7 PM in the School Conference Room. According to the St. Mary C. S. S. by-laws, up to 10 parents may be elected.

The Catholic School Council is an important part of our school community, bringing a parental voice to discussions. Please consider nominating an individual or individuals who you feel would help to bring the parental perspective to meetings. Self-Nominations are also accepted.

Please fill in the following nomination form and return (or email to the school at [email protected]) to the school by Friday, September 12, 2025. You may nominate up to 2 parents.

Nomination Form - St. Mary CSS Catholic School Council 25-26.pdf

The St. Mary Catholic School Council provides the structure that enables parents, staff, principal, students, community and parish members to come together to review and address the education of the children of the St. Mary community in the context of our Roman Catholic values. The St. Mary Catholic School Council is a dedicated and vibrant group comprised of parents, teachers, administrators and community representatives.

The parent council can be reached through the following e-mail address:

[email protected]  

The Catholic School Council meets monthly (schedule of meetings TBD).

We welcome all parents to participate in our meetings and learn more about St. Mary Catholic Secondary School community and how you can stay informed and engaged. About St. Mary Catholic School Council:

The purpose of St. Mary Catholic School Council is, through the active participation of parents, to improve pupil achievement and to enhance the accountability of the education system to parents and to promote the mission of Catholic education within the school community. St. Mary Catholic School Council’s primary means of achieving its purpose is by making recommendations to the principal and to the board. The St. Mary Catholic School Council shall reinforce, through recommendations and their own activities, the concept of the school as one of the institutions which convey and express the life of the Church. With the broader Church community, the school shares responsibility for the spiritual growth and development of students as part of its educational task. The role of the St. Mary Catholic School Council is advisory. It shall provide ideas and opinions to assist the principal and, where appropriate, the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board in decision-making on educational issues. The advice shall be based on accepted Catholic principles, the general views of the school community and the best interest of all students throughout the school.

 

Catholic School Council Meeting Dates and Minutes 2024-2025

St. Mary CSC Meeting dates 2024-25

All meetings will take place at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Mary CSS main foyer conference room (weather permitting otherwise MS TEAMS meeting)

Tues, Oct 8th, 2024

Tues, Nov 19th, 2024

Tues, Dec 3rd, 2024 (cancelled due to Christmas Concert)

Tues, January 14th, 2025

Tuesday, February 11th, 2025

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

Tues, April 1st, 2025

Tues, May 13th, 2025

CSC Agendas and Minutes 2024-2025:

CSC Meeting Minutes Sept. 24, 2024.pdf

CSC Meeting Minutes Oct. 8, 2024.pdf

CSC Meeting Minutes - Nov. 19, 2024.pdf

CSC Meeting Minutes - Jan. 14, 2025.pdf

CSC Meeting Minutes Feb. 11, 2025.pdf

CSC Meeting Minutes - Apr. 1, 2025 .pdf

CSC Meeting Minutes - May 13, 2025.pdf