What is the "District"?
The "District" refers to the umbrella organization for the three bargaining units of OSSTF Limestone District 27:
- Teachers and Occasional Teachers (TBU)
- Professional Student Services Personnel (PSSP)
- Instructors' Bargaining Unit (IBU)
Services and activities of OSSTF Limestone District 27 are run out of the District Office in Kingston.
OSSTF Limestone District 27 is governed by a Constitution and Bylaws which are passed each year at the Annual General Meeting.
Your District Executive
Positions + Roles
Voting Positions
District President - Shawn Lavender
District Vice-President - Kyla Munro
District Secretary - Kim Thorne
District Treasurer - Stewart Williams
District Executive Officer - John Vince
Teachers' Bargaining Unit (TBU) President - Andrea Loken
Professional Student Services Personnel President (PSSP) - Cindi Scott
Instructors' Bargaining Unit President (IBU) - Wendy Bonnell
District Collective Bargaining Committee Chair - John Vince
Communications and Political Action Officer/Committee Chair - Candice Bovard
Educational Services Officer/Committee Chair - Stewart Williams, Brian Heaton (VC)
Status of Women Officer/Committee Chair - Elizabeth MacDonald
Chair of Branch Presidents - Susan Kirby
Human Rights Officer - Suche James
Non-voting Positions
District Health and Safety Officer - Shawn Lavender
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
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
The District CBC is comprised of the Chief Negotiators, and other interested members of each Bargaining Unit. The Committee shares information on collective bargaining.
Constitution
The Constitution Committee meets monthly to examine the Constitution.
District Annual General Meeting
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