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Our Catholic school board is overseen by eight elected trustees. Trustees promote a vision that reflects the input of their communities. They advocate for excellence in education and act as role models to maintain confidence in publicly funded education. In addition, Catholic school trustees are stewards and guardians of Catholic education. 

Two student trustee representatives, elected by their peers, also sit with the board in a non-voting capacity.  

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Meetings

Regular board meetings take place on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Catholic Education Centre at 650 Rossland Road West in the City of Oshawa. To view the board meeting agendas and highlights, please visit our webpage. Delegation on matters of public interest related to Catholic education is encouraged and welcomed. The Board provides a public delegation process by which students, parents/guardians and community members can present views and concerns to the Board of Trustees. For more information, please see the Public Delegation Policy (PO219), the Public Delegation Administrative Procedure (AP219-1) and Request for Delegation Form (AF219-1A).

For information, email Liz Beckstead at ​liz.beckstead@dcdsb.ca.

 

2024-2025 Board of Trustees

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Monique Forster

Chair of the Board and Trustee, Town of Ajax

T: 905-441-9418

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I am a life-long learner and an avid reader. I read an average of forty books each year, not including required reading for work. I also enjoy long-distance walking and hiking.  

"Honouring my commitment to you as a Catholic School trustee, I continue to work for excellence in Catholic education, in an environment that respects and upholds the dignity of each person, regardless of any exceptionality, in an environment that recognizes that our students’ social, mental and economic well-being impact their educational outcomes."

 

 

 

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Kim Beatty

Vice-Chair of the Board and Trustee, City of Oshawa

T: 289-980-5510

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I am a long-time resident of Oshawa and a parishioner of Holy Cross Church, where I currently serve as CWL President. I also serve as Regional CWL Education Chair.

 

" I am honoured to serve our Catholic learning community, and I am committed to strengthening the bond between home, school and parish.” 
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Richard Damianopoulos

Trustee, Townships of Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock

T: 416-587-8951

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I live in Uxbridge and serve as a Lector at Sacred Heart Parish where I attend Mass with my wife and six children; I have lived and worked in Africa, Europe and Asia; Love the outdoors, reading, pasta, cooking for my family…and politics.


“Being a Catholic trustee means cultivating the truth, beauty, and goodness of the Catholic Faith in our school community, to build God’s kingdom right here and now.”

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Robert De Souza

Trustee, Town of Whitby

T: 905-424-8019

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I am a DCDSB graduate and a happily married father of three children in our board. 

"I am excited to work with board staff, parents and students to ensure Catholic education continues to exemplify our shared Catholic values. Together with my fellow trustees, I hope we can develop and enhance Catholic student achievement and well-being. 

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Janelle Emanuel
Trustee, Town of Whitby

T: 289-980-5514

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Mother of two, life-long Durham Region resident and DCDSB graduate.


"I am committed to seeing that the Board of Trustees both foster and emit inclusivity, equity and accountability so that all members of our Catholic community feel welcomed, supported and heard." 

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Marisa Hall
Trustee, Town of Ajax

T: 289-980-5512
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I am a parent of two children in DCDSB. I am a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, and I am a proud Catholic. 
 
"As a Catholic School Board Trustee, I am committed to strengthening the relationship between church, school, family and community. I believe every child is made in the image and likeness of Christ. I’m committed to ensuring DCDSB policies and practices create safe places for our children to learn and grow in our faith including those children who identify as part of a group that have historically experienced any type of exclusion. I am committed to listening with the ear of my heart and working in collaboration with my fellow trustees, students, families and staff to further the goals of Catholic education."

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Jim McCafferty

Trustee, City of Pickering

T: 905-839-8454

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Experience protecting Catholic education: Pickering trustee for 31 years (7 as chair). 

2022 Election - received 61% of the votes - #1 in Pickering & #16 in Durham. 

Volunteer & active member of St. Isaac Jogues Parish (40 years) and Knights of Columbus. 

Two children educated entirely in our Pickering Catholic schools. 

Goals: Provide quality Catholic education that promotes the positive development & well-being (physical, mental, intellectual) of all our students no matter their background or ethnic heritage. 

 
Vice Chair and Trustee for Oshawa Morgan Ste Marie

Morgan Ste. Marie

Trustee, City of Oshawa

T: 289-404-0896

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As parishioners of St. Mary of the People Oshawa; patrons of pools, rinks and pitches; and supporters and students of Durham Catholic schools my family enjoy being part of the community. 

"I am grateful that we have so many teachers, staff, administrators and Trustees, working together for the best interests of our children in our Catholic Board. I will continue to promote this spirit that brings us together to achieve our mission of nurturing the God-given talents of every student." 

Student Trustees

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Ololade Aje
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School

 

 

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Aoife Walsh
Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School






 

 

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