(Editor’s Note: On September 30^th,2024 The Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) disciplined Mr. Monteith in a hearing with the college’s disciplinary committee for unprofessional conduct.

The committee reprimanded Monteith for professional misconduct, for keeping improper records and signing a document he knew contained “a false or misleading statement.”

The disciplinary committee issued a reprimand and suspended his certification for one month. Mr. Monteith was also required to enrol in an ethics program for professionals. The following story was posted August 2, 2024.)

A former Director of Education with the Hastings Prince Edward District School Board is facing allegations of professional misconduct by the Ontario College of Teachers. 

The OCT’s Discipline Committee issued  notice on July 25 that Sean Monteith is alleged to be guilty of professional misconduct between September 2019 and in or about September 2020. It is alleged by the OCT that Mr. Monteith used the HPEDSB corporate credit card and/or sought and/or received reimbursement from HPEDSB for expenses that were personal in nature and/or in violation of HPEDSB policies. 

“Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board trustees and staff remain committed to the highest standards in student education and management of public resources. This matter is concerning and disappointing and will remain to be taken seriously as we continue to cooperate fully with the Ontario College of Teachers,” said HPEDSB Chair Shannon Binder in a statement.

Monteith was hired from the Kenora area by the HPEDSB in the summer of 2019 to replace retiring DOE Mandy Savory Whiteway. He resigned his post at the end of the 2021 school year, stating in a letter to the Board tat he wished to pursue other professional and career opportunities.

Just over a month later, on August 3, 2021, Monteith was hired by Loyalist College to serve as Senior Vice-President Academic.

Loyalist College confirmed that Mr. Monteith is still employed with the college, but is on leave from his role as vice-president until 2024.

A date for Monteith’s OCT disciplinary hearing has not been set.