Presentations
Director’s recognition for innovation and leadership
The Director’s Recognition for Innovation and Leadership Award celebrates individuals in Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) who have combined the characteristics of innovation and leadership to improve our system and advance the strategic direction goals of improving student learning and achievement, and fostering student and staff well-being. The award is presented by the director of education, Wes Hahn, at each TLDSB Public Meeting of the Board. Hahn introduced this month’s recipient:
Technology Services’ system support software specialist, Chris Tindale, was recognized for addressing an essential system need by developing a new tool that sorts and stores data for Kindergarten (K) to Grade 8 literacy data. This tool was designed to support the data results from the mandatory Early Reading Screening for K to Grade 2 students. Tindale demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise in this process.
This tool has greatly assisted classroom teachers, administrators, and central staff in making informed, data-driven decisions that directly contribute to the system’s commitment to improving literacy outcomes for every student. Tindale’s thoughtful integration of literacy measures with PowerSchool data also supports ongoing communication with parents/guardians.
Director’s update
Director of education, Wes Hahn, spoke briefly about the challenges that this winter’s weather has brought to the system and how well everyone has handled the inclement weather, specifically highlighting the work of Facility Services staff.
Hahn shared that during an administrator region meeting last week, the following individuals were recognized for their leadership, devotion to student success, and for the care, compassion, and knowledge they bring to their school(s):
- Trudi MacKinnon from Huntsville Public School
- Melissa Oke from Parkview Public School
- Kim Newman and Arron Emms from Lady Mackenzie Public School
- Lisa Uuldriks from the Adult and Alternative Education Centres
Hahn also recognized the senior administration team for their work in leading the system in a number of projects and initiatives currently taking place across the Board, including events targeted for parents/guardians, developing awareness on Artificial Intelligence (AI), testing to identify student needs early on in their education, upcoming showcases to highlight the arts, the ongoing work by Human Resources Services to support the entire system, a strong financial standing, and presentations and training in the areas of equity and inclusion.
2025 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 Board Meeting | March 25, 2025 | 6 p.m. | Muskoka Education Centre (MEC) |
| Public Board Meeting | April 22, 2025 | 6 p.m. | Archie Stouffer Elementary School |
| Public Board Meeting | May 27, 2025 | 6 p.m. | Lindsay Education Centre (LEC) |
| Public Board Meeting | June 10, 2025 | 6 p.m. | Muskoka Education Centre (MEC) |
| Public Board Meeting | August 26, 2025 | 6 p.m. | Lindsay Education Centre (LEC) |
| Public Board Meeting | September 23, 2025 | 6 p.m. | Muskoka Education Centre (MEC) |
| Public Board Meeting | October 28, 2025 | 6 p.m. | Archie Stouffer Elementary School |
| Public Board Meeting | November 25, 2025 | 6 p.m. | Lindsay Education Centre (LEC) |
| Organizational Meeting of the Board | December 2, 2025 | 6 p.m. | Muskoka Education Centre (MEC) |
