P. Pace-Gubekjian, CPA CA
Associate Director of Corporate Services
M. Mamone-Vollmar
Administrative Assistant to the Associate Director of Corporate Services
905-525-2930, ext. 2139
Corporate Services is responsible for Board-wide administration of financial resources and the provision of general insurance & risk management, budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, and internal and external audit. The finance department also oversees the Accounting, Planning, Transportation & Statistics, Payroll, Facility Operations, Purchasing, Community Use of Schools and Printing departments.
Administrative Responsibilities
Budget Forecast/Management
Financial Reporting
Capital Financing
Cash Flow Management
Audits (Internal/External)
Corporate Cards
Transportation, Planning & Statistics
Accounting Department
Finance Department
Plant Operations, School Renewal, Capital
Community Use of Schools
Field Management Review Team
Purchasing Department
Printing Department
Transportation Consortium
Detailed Department Information:
Accounting Department
Responsible for the administration and processing of invoices and payment of internal and external vendors.
A. D’Souza, CGA, Accounting Supervisor, ext. 2165
M. Wesley, Accounts Clerk, ext. 2313
C. Butler, Accounts Clerk, ext. 2311
Responsible for the operating and capital budgets of the Board which serve as the financial plan for the operation of the entire school system. Oversee the entire administration of financial resources of the Board.
N. DeGiuli, CA, Controller of Business Services, ext. 2124
J. Kirilo, CA, Manager of Budget & Accounting, ext. 2319
M. Dimbu, Financial Analyst, ext. 2129
R. Sciullo, Financial Analyst, ext. 2339
K. Palango, Community Use of Schools Outreach Supervisor, ext. 1776
Management of the Board’s property portfolio including leases, the process of property acquisition and disposal as well as all other property planning and legal matters with respect to board property. In addition, managing current and furthering community partnerships within our schools identified through the Annual Community Planning and Facility Partnership meeting as suitable to facilitate community use during the school day. Key liaison with the Hamilton-Wentworth Student Transportation Services (HWSTS) consortium providing ongoing oversight and support for home to school transportation of students.
V. Ramelli, Manager of Real Estate, Community Partnerships and Transportation, ext. 2155
Responsible for the Board’s planning needs which include identification of capital requirements and future sites, including the management of the Board’s Education Development Charges by-law, planning and overseeing the accommodation review process, and preparing enrolment forecasts. Furthermore, the department is responsible for the maintenance of school support/electoral status of students in our system as well as on ratepayers that support Catholic Education, support for school admissions requirements, immigration issues, foreign student information and student data integrity.
J. Volek, Manager of Planning and Accommodation, ext. 2188
D. Taibi, Planning Officer
N. Baldini, Planning & Assessment Clerk, ext. 2006
Responsible for the procurement of goods and services for the Board’s elementary and secondary schools, satellite offices and administration. The department ensures that procurement methods are in adherence with the Board’s purchasing policy including consideration of quality, cost effectiveness, and timeliness of delivery while keeping with the Board’s Mission & Vision with respect to labour practices used, environmental impact, service standards and energy efficiency. Manages the inventory, redeployment and disposal of all declared excess goods within the system in a manner respecting the environment.
Lily Paletta – Manager of Procurement, ext. 2127
Lorena Madalena – Purchasing Analyst, ext. 2164
Blaize DiSabatino – Buyer, ext. 2131
Claire Wolfe – Purchasing Clerk, ext. 2132
Construction
- Capital construction
- School Renewal / School Conditions program
- Total Capital Planning System (T.C.P.S.)
- School Facilities Information System (SFIS)
Custodial/Maintenance
- Custodial operations
- Custodial maintenance/trustees liaison
- Maintenance services
Energy and Eco Initiatives
- Wind Turbines
- Solar Energy
- Rainwater Harvesting
Administration
- Community use of schools
- AODA – Ontario Disability Act
- Delivery services
- Parks & Recreation Committee, City of Hamilton
- Parking lots
P. Ferrie, Senior Manager, Facility Management Services ext. 2123
I. Cino – Supervisor of Facilities Office and Budget, ext. 2125
L. Tattrie Administrator of Plant Operations and Custodial Services, ext. 2331
M. Giannotti, ext. 2354 and M. Caverly, ext. 2332 – Area Managers – Custodial Services
J. O’Meara- Manager of Maintenance Services and Renewal, ext. 2112
R. Drysdale- Manager of Physical Plant and Construction, ext. 2259
Bidding Process (Tenders, Quotation and Proposals)
https://www.hwcdsb.ca/board/biddingandprop ...