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Executive Positions Available
There are some positions on the District and TBU Executives which are appointed
at the June Executive Meetings. You can find the ads and application process by clicking on the hands up photo or scrolling to the bottom of this page.
These positions are:
- District Human Rights Officer
- District Health & Safety Officer
- TBU Health & Safety Officer
- TBU Faculty of Education Liaison
- TBU Executive Officer
District Executive
Members of the District Executive (2022-23)
District President - Wendy Bonnell
District Vice-President - Deb Gavel
District Secretary - David Mathers
District Treasurer - David Mathers
District Executive Officer - Shawn Lavender
Teachers' Bargaining Unit (TBU) President - Andrea Loken
Professional Student Services Personnel President (PSSP) - Julie Burrows
Instructors' Bargaining Unit President (IBU) - Julia Perkins (VP)
District Collective Bargaining Committee Chair - John Vince
Communications + Political Action Officer/Committee Chair - vacant
Educational Services Officer/Committee Chair - Stewart Williams, Brian Heaton (VC)
Status of Women Officer/Committee Chair - Elizabeth MacDonald
Chair of Branch Presidents - Elizabeth MacDonald
Human Rights Officer - Rosemary Nolan
District Health and Safety Officer - Shawn Lavender
District Executive Meeting Dates (2023-23)
Meetings are the first Thursday of the month.
Sep 8, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1, Jan 12, Feb 2, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4, June 8
Annual General Meeting
May 17, 2023
For all Executive meeting, committee and provincial event dates, please see below.
District Standing Committees
There are five standing committees in District 27: District Collective Bargaining, Communication & Political Action, Constitution, Educational Services and Status of Women.
These committees meet monthly and report to our District Executive.
For more information about each committee, its members and activities, please see the committee page - links below.
Communications + Political Action (CPAC)
The Communications and Political Action Committee (CPAC) meets monthly and assists the Executive in keeping the membership informed on political issues, concerns relevant to their role and all matters affecting the welfare of the District.
Educational Services (ESC)
The Educational Services Committee meets monthly and deals with upcoming education policy and professional development opportunities.
Status of Women (SWC)
The Status of Women Committee meets monthly and provides a forum for discussing issues relevant to the professional careers of the women members of Limestone District 27. The Committee may provide sponsorships of programs or speakers that are relevant to the careers of women.
District Collective Bargaining (District CBC)
The District CBC is comprised of the Chief Negotiators, and other interested members of each Bargaining Unit. The Committee shares information on collective bargaining among themselves.
Constitution
The Constitution Committee meets monthly to examine the Constitution, develop language as directed by the District and Bargaining Unit Executives and advises the Executives on new language needed for the Constitution.
District + TBU AGM 2023
The AGM for the District and the Teachers' Bargaining Unit will be held on Wednesday May 17, 2023 at the Travelodge Hotel.
The District AGM will begin at 4:30 pm . The Teachers' Bargaining Unit AGM will follow immediately after. Drinks and finger foods will be provided.
It is at the AGM that our annual Budget is set and changes can be made to our Constitution and Bylaws. Also, there are District and TBU Awards given at the AGM.
Elections for many Executive positions take place every two years (odd numbered years). This is an election year! You can find the Election Rules for 2023 below.
Meeting materials will be uploaded to this website as they are ready and emailed to Members according to the deadlines laid out in the Constitution (Bylaw 8).
Constitution + Bylaws
The Constitution and Bylaws that govern our organization can only be amended by the Members at a General Meeting.
Election Rules + Nomination Forms 2023
The District and TBU Election Rules are set in the year preceding the election and were presented to the respective AGMs in May 2022. The rules and nomination forms can be downloaded below. The memo, which was emailed to all Members, has specific information about positions up for election and timelines.
District & TBU Award Descriptions
Each year at our District AGM, a number of awards are presented to Members. This year, nominations are due to the District Office on April 12 at 4:00 pm.
The nomination forms for the following District and TBU Awards can be found below this section for download.
Award of Merit
- A member who has rendered meritorious and outstanding service to the OSSTF at the provincial district/bargaining unit level, or at both the district/bargaining unit and provincial levels.
Bill Moore Award
- A member of the District who has contributed a great deal to OSSTF.
Fearless Award
- A member who has displayed a fearless attitude with respect to standing up for themselves, their colleagues or the Collective Agreement.
Community Builder Award
- A member who has made outstanding contributions to their community outside of the immediate school community.
TBU Wib Mayor
- A Teacher who has served on an OSSTF Limestone District 27 committee and/or Provincial OSSTF committee for more than one school year. They must have distinguished themselves in their subject field and have contributed to the professional development of teachers in their subject field or related areas through committee participation or a leadership role within their school.