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About Board Meetings 
OCDSB > About OCDSB > Board Meetings
 

Board meetings

Regular meetings of the Board are held in the boardroom at the administration offices 133 Greenbank Road, unless otherwise directed by resolution of the Board.

The meetings will be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, except for the months of July and August. Board meetings commence in Committee of the Whole, in camera, at 7:00 p.m. and in open public session at 8:00 p.m. During the months of July, August, and December regular meetings of the Board shall be held at the call of the Chair as required, or as pre-determined by resolution of the Board.

Click here for a schedule of upcoming meetings

Purpose of the Committee of the Whole, In Camera Meetings
Under provincial law: A meeting of a committee of a board, including a committee of the whole board, may be closed to the public when the subject-matter under consideration involves:

bullet the security of the property of the board
bullet the disclosure of intimate, personal or financial information in respect of a member of the board or committee, an employee or prospective employee of the board or a pupil or his or her parent or guardian
bullet the acquisition or disposal of a school site
bullet decisions in respect of negotiations with employees of the board
bullet litigation affecting the board

How to Appear as a Delegation or Ask a Question at a Meeting
Members of the public who would like to address the Board at a public meeting may do so as a delegation or through the public question period. To appear as a delegation, you must submit a written statement on your issue by 4:00 pm on the Thursday prior to a regularly scheduled Board meeting.  Your written statement will be included in the agenda package. At the beginning of each Board meeting, a maximum of 20 minutes will be allotted for delegations, with each delegation restricted to two minutes speaking time. As well, 15 minutes is allotted for questions from the public.  You must register your name in advance at the meeting if you wish to ask a question.

If you have questions or would like to appear as a delegation, please contact Monica Ceschia, Manager of Board Services at 613-596-8211 extension 8381.

 

info@ocdsb.ca
133 Greenbank Road
Ottawa, ON, Canada K2H 6L3

(613) 596.8211

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