OSSTF DISTRICT 17
  • Teachers' Bargaining Unit
    • TBU Committees >
      • TBU Council
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      • Grievance
      • Teacher Trustee Relations
      • Equity and Anti-Racism
      • Excellence In Education
      • Member Engagement
    • Health and Safety
    • Constitution & Elections
    • Collective Agreement
    • Anti-Harassment Policy
  • PD Funding
  • Benefits
    • OTIP Benefits
    • Dispensing Fee Guide Simcoe County
    • Pregnancy and Parental Leave
    • LTD - Long Term Disability
    • EFAP: LifeWorks
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TBU Council

TBU Council is made up the the Executive, Branch Presidents, TBU Committee Chairs and Liaisons to District Committees. They meet on the second last Wednesday of the month.  

The Executive 2025-2026
President -  Jen Hare (TIME RELEASE)
Executive Officer - Negotiations and Benefits - Tom Barnes (TIME RELEASE)
Executive Officer - Grievance - Jason Wilson (TIME RELEASE)
Executive Officer
- Member Services (TIME RELEASE)

VP Internal - Scott Blake
VP External - Andy Kerr
Executive Officer - Council - VACANT

Treasurer - Steve Hoang 
Health & Safety Officer - Sarah Agar
Executive Officer - Communications and Member Engagement - Sherry-Lynn McKever-Walsh
Equity and Anti-Racism Officer - Shelley Brady


Branch Presidents 2025-2026
Banting -  Rob Howatson
Barrie North - Scott Blake
Bear Creek - Jared Robinson
Bradford - Christina Paton
Collingwood - Grant Jennings
ConEd - VACANT
Eastview - David Knott
Ed Centre - Jenny Millar 
Elmvale - Jen Coutts
Georgian Bay District - Amy Kent
Innisdale - Robin Malandrino
Maple Ridge Secondary School - Erin Klein 
Nantyr Shores - Katie Krogman
Nottawasaga Pines - Sherry-Lynn McKever-Walsh
Orillia Secondary School - Shelley Brady
Simcoe Shores Secondary Schools - Wes McCarthy
Stayner - Ben Murray
Twin Lakes - Chris Lowery
  • Teachers' Bargaining Unit
    • TBU Committees >
      • TBU Council
      • Working Conditions
      • Grievance
      • Teacher Trustee Relations
      • Equity and Anti-Racism
      • Excellence In Education
      • Member Engagement
    • Health and Safety
    • Constitution & Elections
    • Collective Agreement
    • Anti-Harassment Policy
  • PD Funding
  • Benefits
    • OTIP Benefits
    • Dispensing Fee Guide Simcoe County
    • Pregnancy and Parental Leave
    • LTD - Long Term Disability
    • EFAP: LifeWorks
    • CAREpath
    • Employee Assistance Program
  • Forms
    • Not sure which FORM to choose? Click here.
    • Abilities Form - to document a leave or accommodation
  • Bulletin Board
    • Educators Financial
    • OTIP
    • belairdirect
    • Edvantage
    • UPDATE and FORUM
  • Contact