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District Executive
Members of the District Executive (2023-24)
District President - Wendy Bonnell
District Vice-President - Kyla Munro
District Secretary - David Mathers
District Treasurer - David Mathers
District Executive Officer - Shawn Lavender
Instructors' Bargaining Unit President (IBU) - Julia Perkins (VP)
Professional Student Services Personnel President (PSSP) - Julie Burrows
Teachers' Bargaining Unit (TBU) President - Andrea Loken
District Collective Bargaining Committee Chair - John Vince
Communications + Political Action Officer/Committee Chair - vacant
Educational Services Officer/Committee Chair - vacant
Status of Women Officer/Committee Chair - Elizabeth MacDonald
Chair of Branch Presidents - Elizabeth MacDonald
Human Rights Officer - Kim Thorne
District Health and Safety Officer - Shawn Lavender
District Executive Meeting Dates (2023-24)
Meetings are either the first or second Thursday of the month.
Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7, Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 7, Apr 11, May 2, June 13
Annual General Meeting
May 15, 2024
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 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.