Update: 07/09/2025

Rocky View Schools (RVS) was made aware of additional charges against Tim Bailey on July 9, 2025. Bailey is no longer an employee of RVS. He was originally placed on unassigned duties when he was charged on Jan. 22, 2025. He was also immediately prohibited from being on any RVS property and continues to be. Bailey was teaching at Springbank Community High School at the time of his arrest.

Details on his updated charges are provided in the RCMP media release below:

July 9, 2025

Cochrane RCMP charge Springbank Community High School teacher with sexual offences against a student - Update

Springbank, Alta. - On Jan. 21, 2025, Cochrane RCMP initiated an investigation into conduct of a teacher from Springbank Community High School after a female student reported inappropriate behaviour. As a result of this investigation, Timothy Bailey (49), a resident of Calgary, was charged with child luring, sexual exploitation and making explicit material available to a young person.

Cochrane RCMP continued their investigation, with assistance from Southern Alberta Internet Child Exploitation Unit, and on July 8, 2025, Timothy Bailey was arrested and charged with the following:

• Accessing Child Pornography
• Possession of Child Pornography

Bailey was held for a Judicial Interim Release Hearing and was released on conditions for Alberta Court of Justice in Cochrane on Sept. 9, 2025.

Bailey is no longer a teacher at Rocky View Schools.

Posted on 01/22/2025

RVS Statement Regarding Charges Against Staff Member – Original Statement

The following statement is provided by Greg Luterbach, Superintendent of Schools

Rocky View Schools (RVS) was made aware a staff member was being investigated by RCMP when they were taken into custody on Jan. 21. RCMP advised us Tim Bailey, a Grade 10/11/12 Math teacher at Springbank Community High School, was charged on Jan. 22 with child luring; making sexually explicit material available to a child; and sexual exploitation.

We can confirm Bailey has been employed with RVS since 2003 and has worked at Springbank Community High School throughout his employment with RVS. RCMP have the school and the division’s full cooperation in their investigation. RVS has placed Bailey on unassigned duties and he is prohibited from being on any Rocky View School property at any time effective immediately. We cannot provide further information as the matter is subject to an ongoing criminal investigation. 

We take these charges very seriously and will be working closely with Springbank Community High School to support them through this challenging situation. School-based and divisional supports will be available for students at Springbank Community High School for as long as they may need them.

We also recognize the impact this has on all our dedicated staff who work hard to make a positive difference in the lives of our students. Division staff are present at the school and staff are encouraged to access RVS’ Employee and Family Assistance Program for additional support. 

RCMP are asking the public to come forward with any similar type incidents. Please contact Cochrane RCMP at 403-851-8000, or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. We do not have any more information.