Spotlighting: OECM’s School Board and College/University Procurement Advisory Committees
As part of our commitment to good governance and effective customer representation, OECM has instituted several advisory committees across various sectors to foster greater customer engagement and facilitate knowledge sharing.
To strengthen ties with and amongst Ontario’s education sector, we established the School Board and College/University Procurement Advisory Committees as a platform for customers to communicate the education sector’s needs and requirements. Comprised of subject matter experts, advisory committee members provide critical oversight on existing and upcoming procurements, enhance customer participation, and promote greater collaboration with our stakeholders.
The committees meet on a quarterly basis to exchange knowledge and details that are vital in supporting OECM’s decision-making process and in the development of procurement initiatives. Their expertise, advice, and insights are leveraged to ensure a customer-driven, need-based Marketplace.
School Board Advisory Committee
The School Board Advisory Committee supports OECM in planning and developing procurement requirements for the K-12 educational sector and assists school boards in achieving their objectives for efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency in procurement operations.
Most recently, the committee was instrumental in the development of OECM’s Security Systems Access and Control Products and Related Services agreement, which provides access to various security systems access and control products and services, as well as design, installation, monitoring, and implementation services for security system products.
Members:
- Shelly Ann Henry, OECM (Chair)
- Erika Marcotte, Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (Co-Chair)
- Christopher Keathley, London District Catholic School Board
- Jaclyn Kane, Simcoe County District School Board
- Jesse Pereira, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
- Jim Clement, Toronto District School Board
- Marina McLaughlan, Waterloo Region District School Board
- Shawn Unsworth, Lambton Kent District School Board
- Tracey Choy, Trillium Lakelands District School Board
College & University Procurement Advisory Committee
The College & University Procurement Advisory Committee aids OECM in planning and developing procurement requirements for the higher educational sector. The committee’s guidance and shared knowledge are essential in supporting OECM’s decision-making process and implementing procurement initiatives that are both relevant and essential to colleges and universities.
Members:
- Shelly Ann Henry, OECM (Chair)
- Jan Oliver, York University (Co-Chair)
- Angelo DiLettera, McMaster University
- Candida Charles, University of Toronto
- Claudia Crespo, Wilfrid Laurier University
- Danny Greenfield, Toronto Metropolitan University
- Jason Stober-Baboushkin, Seneca College
- Karim Bouyacoub, La Cite College
- Michael Giardetti, Confederation College
- Mike Pasquale, Niagara College
- Sheila Chiappino, Sheridan College
