Presentations
Director’s recognition award
Extraordinary contributions to Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) by staff, students, school volunteers, or community members are recognized at each Public Meeting of the Board by the director of education, Wes Hahn. The following individual was nominated for their outstanding commitment and dedication to TLDSB.
Workplace Safety Information Board (WSIB) and health and safety officer, Brock Easterling, approaches this complex role with professionalism, care, and respect for all individuals.
Easterling addresses his work in a way that builds trust between the school board, employees, and various federations and unions, demonstrating his commitment to positive relationships within the organization. He understands that strong working relationships and communication ultimately serves the well-being of employees and students alike. Recently, Easterling implemented new eBase access processes for the Site-Based Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee members to ensure health and safety data is readily available for collaborative problem solving at the school level. He is extremely knowledgeable of occupational legislation as it pertains to school board operations, and he regularly collaborates with Facilities Services to update key procedures and ensure high expectations for safety standards across all schools and worksites. Easterling is a joy to work with and truly deserving of the recognition he receives.
Administrative updates
Director’s update
Director Hahn acknowledged the professional leadership that exists in TLDSB and highlighted a professional development event that took place last week for custodial, maintenance, and transportation staff.
In the ongoing efforts to collect voice from across the system, Hahn noted the various ways for TLDSB to receive input, including the upcoming Director’s Student Voice Summits, the recent Student Census, and meetings with school council chairs.
As part of the director’s update, the following operational updates were provided by department:
Business Services
Superintendent of Business Services, Nicole Britton, noted how the areas of finance, accounting, payroll, and procurement all play a role in supporting staff, driving student success and ensuring strong governance in the areas of:
- Streamlining payroll processes for staff
- Budgeting for the 2026-2027 school year
- Proactively preparing for the Buy Ontario Act by supporting local and Canadian businesses through procurement and purchasing
- Updating construction contracts to meet provincial standards
- Actively auditing school generated funds
- Conducting school enrollment audits
Facilities and Transportation Services
Executive Officer of Facilities Services, Transportation Services, and Capital Innovation, Kim Horrigan, shared how the teams she leads closely collaborate with other departments and schools to ensure their work meets the TLDSB Strategic Plan goal of creating physically and emotionally safe, healthy learning environments for all students and staff.
Horrigan reported that there are 130 school renewal proposals planned for the summer that address accessibility, ventilation, washrooms, roofs, and heating systems, as well as 51 classrooms that will receive a furniture refresh.
Horrigan shared that Transportation Services works hard to ensure reliable, safe, and equitable access to transportation, and the department has been monitoring the protocols for inclement weather and incident reporting to ensure transparency for TLDSB families.
Human Resources Services
Superintendent of Human Resources Services, Jennifer Johnston, shared with trustees that the department, specifically the leadership of senior manager of labour relations, Lisa Andersen, and district principal, Nathan Stephenson, who alongside their teams works to bring significant physical and emotional energy to ensure students have what they need to succeed. She highlighted the collaborative and respectful relationship TLDSB has with the union and federations partners, which sets a solid foundation for effective employee and labour relations.
Johnston noted that there have been a number of new regulations introduced, which require significant updates to board policies and procedures. Trustees will learn more about these policy changes at upcoming governance and policy meetings.
Technology Services
Superintendent of Learning responsible for Technology Services, Kim Williams, acknowledged the work of the department management team lead by Chief Technology Services manager, Steven Roffe, and managers Tad Hawkins, Erin Rowsell, Brad Pears, and Debi Taylor. The work of the department is embedded into all areas of the Board and Williams highlighted a few areas, including:
- Data integration for more robust reporting
- Integration of a new library system for all schools
- Implementation of SpringMath in elementary
- Improvements to the secure document delivery system to improve communications with parents/guardians
- Supporting the work of Facilities Services in the areas of public address (PA) systems, voice over internet protocol phones, and portable replacements.
- Ensuring all staff have the upgraded Microsoft software by reimagining all Microsoft Windows devices
- Staff training on cyber security awareness
Equity Action Plan
Superintendent of learning responsible for Equity and Inclusion, Traci Hubbert, presented trustees with the revised TLDSB Equity Action Plan.
Members of the Equity Steering Committee, along with the senior team, were a large part in preparing the revised plan, which will be in action for the next three school years. Hubbert noted that the plan is fluid and will adapt as the needs of the system change over time.
2026 Board meeting schedule
Board meetings are open to the public to attend at the host location in-person. For viewing, the meetings are live-streamed and the link is made available on the tldsb.ca website on the day of the meeting.
| Meeting | Date | Time | Location |
| Public Meeting of the Board | April 28, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. | Archie Stouffer Elementary School |
| Public Meeting of the Board | May 26, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. | Muskoka Education Centre |
| Public Meeting of the Board | June 9, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. | Lindsay Education Centre |
| Public Meeting of the Board | August 25, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. | Muskoka Education Centre |
| Public Meeting of the Board | September 22, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. | Lindsay Education Centre |
| Public Meeting of the Board | October 27, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. | Archie Stouffer Elementary School |
| Inaugural Meeting of the Board | November 17, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. | Muskoka Education Centre |
| Public Meeting of the Board | December 1, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. | Lindsay Education Centre |
