Board of Directors


President: Khaled Elgharbawy, York CDSB


Khaled Elgharbawy is the Superintendent of facilities services and plant at York Catholic School Board (YCDSB), where he manages all aspects of activities for over 110 buildings.  He previously served as a Senior Coordinator of Maintenance and Energy Management at the Toronto Catholic District School Board for 11 years.


Khaled holds a Mechanical Marine Engineering degree and is a Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP), Certified Canadian Sustainable Energy Practitioner (CSEP), and a senior member of the Association of Energy Engineers. He has over 30 years of experience in Facility Services Management, particularly in Project Management, Operations, Maintenance, and optimizing organizational processes.  


In his free time, he enjoys boating, fishing, and technology with his small family.

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Vice President: Milka Zlomislic, Toronto CDSB


Milka Zlomislic is the Superintendent of Capital Development, Asset Management and Renewal at the Toronto Catholic District School Board. Before joining the TCDSB in 2010, Milka spent over 15 years as a Senior Project Architect/Associate at major Toronto consulting firm specializing in K-12 educational and health care facilities. Milka started her tenure with the TCDSB in 2010, as a Project Supervisor in the Capital Development group. She later served as Manager of Renewal before being promoted to Senior Manager and Acting Senior Coordinator of Capital Development. After departing the TCDSB in 2019, Milka worked in the Capital Department at the City of Mississauga, and served as Manager of Capital and Facilities Renewal Projects at the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board.

Milka graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Architecture, and has been a licensed architect in Ontario for over 20 years. As a graduate of the TCDSB, she hopes to make a positive and lasting contribution to Catholic education through her work as Superintendent, as well as in her role on the OCSBOA Board of Directors.

When away from work, Milka enjoys watching her children’s hockey and soccer games, hiking with her family, and painting watercolours.


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Past President: Kevin Sun, Dufferin-Peel CDSB


Kevin Sun is the Internal Auditor for the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) and is responsible for ensuring the Board and its schools are in compliance with Board policies and procedures. Prior to joining the Board, Kevin was employed in the financial services industry for over 16 years, the majority of that time spent with Royal Bank Canada (RBC). Kevin has a Bachelor of Arts - Accounting degree from the University of Waterloo and holds a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA) designation.



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DIRECTORS


Kerry Pomfret, Waterloo CDSB


Kerry Pomfret is the Superintendent of Human Resources at Waterloo Catholic School Board. She joined Waterloo in August of 2022 after spending two years at Brant Haldimand Norfolk District School Board as the Manager of Human Resource Services where she began just ahead of the pandemic. Kerry spent 18 years in the University sector working at Carleton University, the University of Waterloo, and St. Jerome’s University. She held leadership positions in Human Resources and in Co-operative Education and Career Development Services.


Kerry holds a Bachelor of Sociology and the Certified Human Resources Leader designation from the Human Resources Professional Association. She is also certified in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation and Change Management.


Outside of work Kerry spends time with her three grandchildren and attending to the needs of her St. Bernard, Ollie.



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Cathy McCabe, Dufferin-Peel CDSB


Cathy McCabe has worked with Dufferin-Peel for 33 years. Prior to her role as the Manager of Human Resources-Support Services, she was the Human Resources Information System Administrator. Cathy is looking forward to this opportunity to work with OCSBOA and its members as we continue to support the professional development of school board practitioners.


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Betty Stavropoulos, Toronto CDSB


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S.jpgBetty Stavropoulos is the Senior Coordinator, Human Resources - Benefits & Compensation for the Toronto Catholic DSB and as a member of the senior HR team is primarily responsible for managing the Board’s Compensation and Pay Equity obligations as well as the operations of all Benefits policies and plans. 


Betty has enjoyed working for Toronto Catholic for 30 years in various roles, primarily in the Human Resources department.  Currently representing OCSBOA on the CAEAS-ECAB Council, Betty has previously served as a Director and is looking forward once again to the opportunity of promoting the mission of OCSBOA as a Catholic education partner.


Outside of work, Betty is kept busy enjoying biking, baseball and travel with her two children and volunteers at her local church parish as Council Secretary and Sunday School teacher. 



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Brian Capovilla, Wellington CDSB


Brian Capovilla is currently the Superintendent of Human Resources and Leadership Development at Wellington Catholic DSB. 

Brian has worked with Wellington Catholic in a variety of positions for over 23 years.  Prior to taking on the Human Resources portfolio, Brian was the Superintendent of Education, with responsibility for Equity and Inclusive Education, Student Support Services, Student Success, Mental Health and Well Being, Technology Enabled Learning, Board Leadership Development and Family of Schools.  As a district leader, Brian is committed to a fully inclusive environment and providing the system conditions for the success of all learners.



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Jason Attard, Dufferin-Peel CDSB


Jason Attard  is the Supervisor of Building Services for Dufferin-Peel CDSB. He has been with the Board for 20 years working within all areas of the Plant Department, to ensure that all projects, records, and emergency work are completed in a timely and efficient manner, thus creating a safe environment for staff and students. He liaises with all Board Departments, Principals, Architects, Engineers, Contractors, residents, and municipal officials, to ensure Board requirements and objectives are achieved.


Jason continues to administer the Department’s Work Order System while managing Building and Life Safety Systems. This includes all inspections and ensuring compliance with the Building Code, Fire Code, and all Municipal Bylaws and fire departments in 4 jurisdictions. He works with the school administration ensuring all areas are adhering to the Fire Safety Plan.
Jason also manages the portable classroom fleet, including the yearly inspection/repair program and coordinating all portable relocations and demolitions.


Jason’s background is in Architectural Technology and Facilities Management.



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Lucy LePera, Toronto CDSB


Lucy Le Pera is a Senior Financial Analyst for the Toronto Catholic DSB. She joined the TCDSB in November 2022.
Prior to joining the Board, Lucy was employed in the consumer-packaged goods industry for over 16 years.
Lucy holds a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA) designation.


Outside of work, you can usually find Lucy either cycling, hiking, playing pickleball, baking, travelling, or volunteering at either her local church parish as Treasurer of the Catholic Women’s Society, wedding coordinator and St. Vincent de Paul ministry or at the local hospital and hospice. Lucy’s pride and joy are her three adult children.



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Vince Artuso, Toronto CDSB


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Vince Artuso is currently the Purchasing Manager at the Toronto Catholic District School Board. He is responsible for supporting the procurement needs of various departments including Facilities and Operations as well as Administrative and Curriculum departments. Prior to this role, Vince was part of the Facilities department as was responsible for managing and delivering various complex construction projects.


Vince graduated from the University of Toronto from the Faculty of Engineering. He has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering and has obtained the designation of P.Eng. from Professional Engineers Ontario.


As a former student of the Catholic system, Vince believes that a proper Catholic foundation is the cornerstone of a good education and will serve our students well into the future.



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Executive Director: Peter Marchini


Peter Marchini began his career in Catholic Education in 1976 with the former Windsor Catholic District School Board as Controller of Finance. From 1984 until his retirement in 2007 he held the position of Superintendent of Business and Board Treasurer for the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board.


Peter is a graduate of St. Clair College and a Certified Management Accountant. He obtained the Ministry of Education Supervisory Officers Certificate in 1984. Since his "retirement" Peter has continued his commitment to the Windsor/Essex community.


He currently is Co-chair of the Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital Foundation Gala, and recently he has been appointed as an Inspector representing creditors in the General Chemical Canada Limited bankruptcy process. During the 2008 Federal election Peter was Campaign Manager for a local candidate.

He and his wife Mary, a Registered Nurse, recently celebrated 35 years of marriage. They have two children Ashley, also an RN, and Michael, a chef now working in New Zealand.Peter is pleased to once again be associated with Catholic Education as Executive Director of OCSBOA.


"OCSBOA, together with all of its partners in Catholic Education, play an integral role in meeting the needs of Catholic ratepayers and Catholic School Boards in the Province of Ontario. I am honoured to serve OCSBOA, its Directors, and the catholic communities they represent in order to advance the Catholic education of our great students."