Welcome to OCASC
The Ottawa-Carleton Assembly of School Councils
Sharing Information
Facilitating Communication
Representing its Membership
The Ottawa-Carleton Assembly of School Councils (OCASC)
is an organization for school councils and parents to share information and facilitate communication
within the communities of the OCDSB in order to enhance the education of all its students.
OCASC represents its membership to the OCDSB, government and the wider community.
What is OCASC?
The Ottawa-Carleton Assembly of School Councils (OCASC) is an umbrella organisation for school councils of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB). All OCDSB school councils are entitled to membership in OCASC.
What does OCASC do?
OCASC has recently categorized its services to school councils in three divisions: (a) sharing information; (b) facilitating communication; and (c) representing its membership.
At OCASC meetings, the ever-popular “Chalk-It-Up” sessions provide an opportunity for school councils to share experiences, problems and solutions, best practices, and contact information for further communication. Meetings also provide an opportunity for school councils to stay informed about current board activities and to provide input to board committees through OCASC’s representatives on the many OCDSB committees.
OCASC committee representatives participate fully in OCDSB committee meetings, presenting the views and voice of school councils. OCASC also represents schools councils, as a collective, to board staff and trustees on many issues on an ongoing basis.
When and where does OCASC meet ?
OCASC generally meets on the third Thursday of each month. Meetings are held in the library of Fisher Park Public School, 250 Holland Avenue, just north of the Queensway. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m., and are expected to end by 9:00 p.m. Participants are encouraged to arrive at 6:45 to register and sign in.
Who should come to OCASC meetings?
OCASC meetings are open to the public and any parent or other interested person is welcome to attend meetings. School Councils are encouraged to elect a council member to be their OCASC delegate, or to elect two people to share the responsibility as delegate and alternate. Delegates are encouraged to regularly attend OCASC meetings, and to report back to their councils on the information shared at OCASC meetings.
How does a School Council become a member of OCASC?
The school council of any elementary or secondary school in the OCDSB can join OCASC. The annual membership fee of $35.00 entitles a council to participate in votes taken at OCASC meetings. Fees may be waived for councils unable to pay.
More information or questions?
Contact the OCASC Chair or come to our next OCASC meeting!
The dates for the 2009 / 2010 OCASC meetings have been set. All meetings are on the third Thursday of the month except for March (fourth Thursday) and June (second Thursday). The OCASC Assembly meeting dates are:
- September 17
- October 15
- November 19
- December 17
- January 21
- February 18
- March 25
- April 15
- May 20
- June 10
Click here to view the graphic version of our executive and committee structure.
