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The Catholic Independent Schools of the Nelson Diocese (CISND) are guided by a Board of Directors that provides leadership, oversight, and stewardship for our schools. The Board is responsible for upholding the mission and philosophy of Catholic education, as well as establishing the policies and procedures that support the continued success of our school communities.

The Bishop of Nelson serves as President of the Board of Directors. The Vicar of Education and Vicar General of the Diocese serve as ex-officio members, along with a pastor representing the schools and six lay members nominated from the communities served by CISND. The Superintendent of Schools and the Financial Director for the Diocese also serve as non-voting members of the Board.

The Board works collaboratively with local School Councils, which play an important role in supporting the effective operation of each school. School Councils provide guidance in areas such as annual budgets, facilities and maintenance, local policies, community relations, marketing, and development. Parent Support Groups further strengthen school communities by supporting School Councils and school principals through volunteer efforts, events, and community-building initiatives.

CISND is proud to be a member of the Catholic Independent Schools of British Columbia (CISBC), the Federation of Independent Schools Associations in British Columbia (FISABC), and the Canadian Catholic School Trustees' Association (CCSTA).

BISHOP GREGORY J. BITTMAN

Bishop Gregory J. Bittman

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CISCBC

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The Catholic Independent School Committee of BC (CISCBC), which includes the superintendents and one rep from each diocese, meets twice yearly to discuss and address issues affecting Catholic schools in the province.  This committee meets with the five Bishops each fall.  It is from this committee that three reps are chosen to sit on the FISA board and one of the members is chosen to attend the Canadian Catholic School Trustees Association (CCSTA) meetings on the behalf of all Catholic schools in the province.

FISA

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The Federation of Independent Schools (FISA) is a non-profit society who is the voice for independent schools in British Columbia.  They lobby the government on our behalf by acting as a liaison between the schools and the government, and other educational institutions.  The FISA is dedicated to assisting independent schools in maintaining their independence while seeking fair treatment for them in legislative and financial terms. http://www.fisabc.ca

CCSTA

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The Canadian Catholic School Trustees Association (CCSTA) is a national organization promoting excellence in Catholic education throughout Canada.  The CCSTA works closely with the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic organizations and the federal government to enhance and promote Catholic education.