The outside of the Toronto Catholic District School Board main office building.

Board of Trustees

Robert Pella

TCDSB Placed Under Supervision by Minister of Education

On Friday, June 27, 2025, the Minister of Education placed the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) under supervision. While under supervision, all decisions that would normally be made by trustees, with the exception of denominational matters, will now be made by the appointed Supervisor, Mr. Frank Benedetto.

Information on who to contact within the board can be found on our Student and Family Support page. 

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Ward 1 - Etobicoke

Catholic Education Centre
80 Sheppard Avenue East
North York, ON M2N 6E8

About the Trustee

Robert Pella is a longtime Toronto Ward 1 resident, realtor and small business owner with over 30 years of professional experience. A practicing Catholic and an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Robert has dedicated much of his time to faith, service and community involvement. His contributions include nearly a decade of Catholic youth leadership with Mount Alverno Retreat Centre and serving as the Provincial State Director of the Ontario Columbian Squires Leadership Program.