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RVS Statement Regarding Charges Against Staff Member

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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. 

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RCMP Media Release

Jan. 22, 2025

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

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.  

On Jan. 21, 2025, Cochrane RCMP arrested Timothy Bailey (49), a resident of Calgary. He has been charged with the following offences:

  • Child luring
  • Making sexually explicit material available to a child
  • Sexual exploitation

After a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, Bailey was released on conditions and will appear in Alberta Court of Justice on Feb. 18, 2025, in Cochrane.

At the time of his arrest, Bailey was a teacher at Springbank High School. Cochrane RCMP is continuing their investigation and believe there may be more victims. 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.

Land Acknowledgment

Rocky View Schools would like to acknowledge the land and recognize all the Indigenous Peoples whose footprints have marked these lands from time immemorial. Together, we can learn and honour the Ways of Knowing of Indigenous Peoples for all future generations.