Centre de services scolaire des Portages-de-l’Outaouais

What Centre de services scolaire des Portages-de-l’Outaouais does

The Centre de services scolaire des Portages-de-l'Outaouais (CSSPO) is a Quebec public school board established in 2020 under the Act respecting the Governance of School Bureaux, mandated by the Quebec Ministry of Education to deliver public K-12, adult, and vocational education across the Portages-de-l'Outaouais territory. The organization operates 27 elementary schools, 6 secondary schools, the Centre de formation professionnelle des Portages-de-l'Outaouais (CFPPO), and the Centre d'éducation des adultes des Portages-de-l'Outaouais (CÉAPO), serving preschool through Secondary 5 students, adult learners, and families — including newly arrived immigrants and students with special needs — through both in-person instruction and a portfolio of digital platforms.

Its technology stack is built on Microsoft 365 and Teams for staff and student collaboration, with Mozaïk Portail as the primary parent and student portal for grades, attendance, homework, and communications. Supporting systems include Clic École (parent-school communication), Scolago (substitute teacher management), GLPI (IT ticketing), BeyondTrust Remote Support, and integrations with province-wide educational platforms such as Alloprof, Biblius, Netmath, Boukili, and École Ouverte. Administrative student and personnel data flow through GPI Internet and SPI, while school transportation is managed via GRDT.

The organization's revenue model is fundamentally public-sector: operational grants and per-student allocations from the Quebec Ministry of Education form the core funding base, supplemented by a property-based school tax (taxe scolaire) billed annually to residents in its territory, plus ancillary fees for daycare services, lunch supervision, materials, and extracurricular activities. Education itself is provided free of charge to qualifying residents under Quebec law. Governance is exercised through an appointed board of directors; current interim Director General is Stéphane Lacasse, appointed in 2025 following the departure of Nadine Peterson. As of January 2025, three planned school construction and expansion projects were temporarily paused due to new Quebec government spending constraints.

Name

Centre de services scolaire des Portages-de-l’Outaouais

Legal name

Centre de services scolaire des Portages-de-l'Outaouais

Website

https://csspo.gouv.qc.ca

Company type

Public

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Centre de services scolaire des Portages-de-l'Outaouais (CSSPO) is a Quebec public school board operating 27 elementary schools, 6 secondary schools, and adult and vocational centers across the Outaouais region, funded by provincial grants and school taxes and delivering digital platforms for students, parents, and staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Regional Education Service Agencies (ESAs/BOCES/Intermediate Units) (EDADABAC)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Vocational training programs
• Adult education services
• Special education support
• School transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gatineau

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary funding from the Quebec Ministry of Education through operational grants and per-student allocations
2. School Tax (Taxe scolaire): Property-based school taxes collected from residents within the CSSPO territory, with billing on August 3, 2026 and deadlines on September 3, 2026 and December 2, 2026. Interest rate of 7% per annum applies on overdue amounts.
3. Student Activity Fees: Fees collected for various services including school supplies, administrative services, lunch supervision, school daycare services, extracurricular activities, and field trips

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CSSPO is a Quebec public school board that delivers free public education from preschool through secondary school (and beyond), operating 27 elementary schools, 6 secondary schools, a vocational training center (CFPPO) and an adult education center (CÉAPO) across the Outaouais region. It also provides complementary services such as school transportation, daycare, lunch supervision, and digital learning platforms (Mozaïk Portail, Microsoft 365/Teams) for students, parents, and staff.

Product overview

The Centre de services scolaire des Portages-de-l'Outaouais (CSSPO) operates as a Quebec school board offering a portfolio of interconnected digital platforms and services for students, parents, and staff. The core infrastructure centers on Mozaïk Portail, which serves as the primary parent and student portal for accessing academic records, grades, attendance, and school communications. Microsoft 365 (including Teams) forms the recommended collaboration and learning platform for staff and students. Supporting these core systems are specialized platforms including Clic École for parent-school communication, Scolago for substitute teacher management, and an online activity registration platform. The technology ecosystem also includes internal administrative tools such as GLPI for IT ticketing, REGARD for library catalogue management, GRDT for transport management, and GPI/SPI student information systems. Educational resources integrated into the ecosystem include Biblius (digital library), Alloprof, Netmath, and Boukili, while École Ouverte provides access to government-sponsored pedagogical content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool and Elementary Education (K-6) Free public preschool and elementary school programs for children aged 4-12 across 27 schools, including regular stream instruction, classes d'accueil (French language support), and inclusive education services.
• Secondary Education (Secondary 1-5) Free public secondary education for students in Secondary 1 through 5, delivered across 6 secondary schools in the CSSPO territory, including international programs (e.g., École internationale du Mont-Bleu, École internationale du Village).
• Vocational Training (CFPPO) Vocational and professional training programs for students and adult learners delivered through the Centre de formation professionnelle des Portages-de-l'Outaouais (CFPPO).
• Adult Education (CÉAPO) Adult education services including academic upgrading, diploma completion, and SARCA (Accueil, Référence, Conseil et Accompagnement) services through the Centre d'éducation des adultes des Portages-de-l'Outaouais.
• School Daycare Services Before and after school daycare (service de garde) for elementary school students, available at schools for a fee, supporting working parents across the CSSPO territory.
• School Transportation School bus transportation services for eligible students across the CSSPO territory, managed through the GRDT transport management system.
• Lunch Supervision (Élèves dîneurs) Supervised lunch services for students who stay at school over the midday break, provided at elementary and secondary schools for a fee.
• Extracurricular Activities and Online Registration Online registration platform for parents to register students for extracurricular activities, school activities, and fundraising campaigns operated by schools.
• Summer Courses and Exam Resits Summer school courses and exam resit opportunities for secondary students needing to recover credits or improve academic results.
• Mozaïk Portail (Parent and Student Portal) Online parent and student portal providing access to academic records, grades, attendance, homework, school communications, and financial information for families of CSSPO students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Three school construction projects planned to accommodate population growth
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers36 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fondation de la Persévérance et de la Réussite Scolaires des Portages-de-l'OutaouaiscoreOthersThe CSSPO's own foundation that supports educational success and perseverance initiatives. The foundation focuses on three priority targets: initiatives for educational perseverance, cultural and sports activities, and community projects that encourage student involvement and achievement. The foundation can reinvest 100% of funds raised by individual schools.
• Fédération des comités de parents du Québec (FCPQ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSSPO partners with FCPQ to celebrate National Parental Engagement Week and promote parent involvement in schools. FCPQ advocates for parent participation in Quebec's education system.
• L'Atelier ArchitectesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm providing architectural services for the expansion project at École de l'Amérique-Française.
• Yves Auger et Associés inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultancy providing civil and structural engineering services for the École de l'Amérique-Française expansion project.
• BPAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering firm providing electromechanical engineering services for school construction projects.
• BGLA4 ConsortiumminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consortium providing civil and structural engineering services for primary school construction projects.
• EXPminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering firm providing electromechanical and laboratory services for school construction projects.
• Groupe ABSminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaboratory services provider for school construction project quality assurance.
• Cima+ QDI ConsortiumminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture and engineering consortium for school construction in Chelsea sector.
• Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partner involved in the pedagogical particular projects reflection process, with a researcher from UQO serving on the CERÉ advisory committee.
• Fondation des écoliers Mont-BleuminorOthersSchool-specific foundation for École internationale du Mont-Bleu, supporting student quality of life, schoolyard improvements, and educational, cultural, and sports activities. Obtained charitable status in February 1997.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Toronto District School Board: Largest Canadian school board and a broad incumbent in public K-12 education. Overlaps with CSSPO in mandate and funding model (public, government-funded) but operates at substantially greater scale and within Ontario's distinct regulatory regime.
• Calgary Board of Education: Large publicly funded Canadian school board operating K-12 and alternative programs. Comparable in service breadth and public-funding dependence, though jurisdiction-specific (Alberta) rather than Quebec governance.

Direct peers

• Centre de services scolaire au Coeur-des-Vallées: Quebec centre de services scolaire operating under the same provincial governance framework as CSSPO. Directly comparable in mandate (public K-12 plus adult and vocational education) and structurally aligned in funding model, regulatory oversight, and digital platform adoption (Mozaïk Portail, GRICS-based tools).
• Ottawa-Carleton District School Board: Adjacent Ontario public school district serving the Ottawa side of the National Capital Region. Directly comparable as a publicly funded K-12 provider to a comparable demographic base, with cross-border family flow between Outaouais and Ottawa.
• Centre de services scolaire de la Capitale: Quebec CSS of comparable size and scope, operating elementary, secondary, vocational, and adult education centres in the Capitale-Nationale region. Mirrors CSSPO's service mix and governance structure under the Ministry of Education.
• English Montreal School Board: Quebec school board operating under the same Education Act with similar public K-12 and adult education mandate. Differs in linguistic served (English vs French) but is directly comparable in regulatory framework, funding mechanisms, and digital infrastructure approach.
• Centre de services scolaire des Draveurs: Neighbouring Quebec CSS also serving the Outaouais region. Shares the same regional population dynamics, French-language public education mandate, and provincial funding mechanics as CSSPO, making it the closest geographic peer.

Others

• Fédération des centres de services scolaires du Québec: Industry association representing Quebec centres de services scolaires (including CSSPO). Comparable as a structural peer at the ecosystem level: defines shared advocacy, governance standards, and policy positions that shape CSSPO's operating environment.
• Pearson Education: Global educational content and assessment provider that supplies curriculum-adjacent resources to K-12 institutions. Not a direct competitor to CSSPO, but a relevant ecosystem participant as a potential supplier of digital learning materials integrated into the school board's offering.

Regional players

• Lester B. Pearson School Board: Quebec English-language school board serving the West Island of Montreal. Operates under the same Quebec Education Act as CSSPO with similar digital platform adoption, but serves a different linguistic and geographic segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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