Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is a group of volunteers who serve to oversee four critical functions in the school made up of parents and community leaders.

Strategy

1) Establish, through a strategic planning process inclusive of all members of the KBS Community, the mission and long-term objectives of the school.

Review our 2023-2028 Strategic Plan which outlines our objectives and strategies for education, growth and community partnerships.

Head of School Selection

2) To hire a Head of School who supports the mission of the school and who is in charge of the day-to-day operation of the school, including all matters related to faculty and student performance and safety.

Responsibility

3) To practice the legal and ethical fiduciary responsibility required of a non-profit organization to ensure the financial matters of the school are properly conducted and monitored. The school undergoes an audit of its operations annually, and financial statements are made available to the members of the community.

Committees

4) The Board of Directors operates several committees on which parental participation is encouraged. These are comprised, but not limited to Marketing, Property, Finances, Strategic Planning and Board Governance.

The Board of Directors meets monthly and correspondence to them may be directed through the school by addressing it to the Chair of the Board.

Our Annual Report

We are pleased to share our Annual Report, highlighting the many accomplishments, growth, and moments of community that shaped this past year.

Grounded in our motto, I Can, I Will, this report reflects the dedication of our students, faculty, staff, and families, and the continued strength of our shared commitment to learning and well-being.

View The Report

Neeta Grover, Chair

Neeta Grover joined the board in 2017 and is currently the Chair of the Board and the Head of the Finance Committee. Neeta is married, has two daughters and is an Innisfil resident. Her eldest daughter graduated from KBS in 2023, and her second daughter is currently in middle school. Neeta runs her own consulting business and has a specialty in business operations, strategy and finance.

Esther Sabet

Esther is a designer, director in manufacturing, and philanthropist at heart. She lives with her family in Barrie and joined the Board in 2021. Her older son is currently in the primary school at KBS. As chair of the Advancement Committee Esther combines her passion for fundraising with bringing together the KBS community at a variety of events. Esther has served on several nonprofit boards and is a regular participant at the Run For The Cure.

Barrett Reid

With deep roots in Simcoe County, Barrett and his family feel both lucky and proud to live in, work in and contribute to the community that has given them so much. An underlying belief in the value of education brought Barrett and his family to KBS, and his desire to contribute and to leave all things better than he found them, is what has brought him to the Board. Barrett’s love of people, thoughtful nature, and real-world business experience, equip him well for this role.

Cindy Taylor

Cindy Taylor lives in Barrie with her family and made the decision to leave her leadership career in health care and focus on raising her son. Cindy serves as a Board Member for the not-for-profit Hospice Simcoe Seasons Centre, is a member of their Governance Committee and Chairs their Quality, Safety, Risk, and Research Committee. With a desire to support the KBS school community Cindy joined the KBS Parent Council when her son started in 2021 and is now Chair, has co-chaired two successful Galas and is a member of the Advancement Committee of the Board.

Tejveer Dhillon

Tejveer has over a decade of experience in operations, change and risk management. With his engineering background and experience with financial budgets, Tejveer is positioned as a strategic thinker with a practical approach to solving complex challenges. He is the father of two boys, one currently attending KBS and the other set to join in 2025. Tejveer recently moved from Toronto to Innisfil to provide a better quality of life for his family and is eager to be an active part of the Innisfil community and KBS, supporting and enhancing community and school initiatives.

Bala Murari

With over fifteen years of experience in Accounting and Finance, Bala is a Big Four-trained CPA with a strong background spanning public accounting, small and medium-sized enterprises, and municipal finance. Since relocating to Simcoe County in 2016 to raise his young family in a nature-friendly environment, Bala has shown a deep commitment to community involvement. His passion for giving back and helping shape future citizens of Canada aligns perfectly with the mission of KBS.

Rania Hiram

Profile coming soon.

Lexi Brand

Lexi is a dedicated mother, wife, and accomplished professional who brings disciplined leadership, strategic insight, and a strong sense of stewardship to her role as a board member. Residing in Innisfil, she is deeply committed to contributing to institutions that support long-term growth, educational excellence, and community well-being.

Educated and industry-experienced, she has built her career in performance-driven environments with direct responsibility for growth, execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Her professional background has equipped her with a practical, results-oriented mindset, strong business acumen, and the ability to evaluate opportunities and risks through both operational and strategic lenses. Known as a collaborative team player, she values transparency, accountability, and thoughtful decision-making.

Adam Little

Adam Little is a long-time Barrie resident and parent of two successful past KBS
graduates, and one future KBS student. He is a lawyer and managing partner at one of
Ontario’s leading personal injury law firms, and brings years of experience in not-for-
profit finances and volunteer board operations. Adam believes that KBS can build on its
history of accomplishments in learning and become an even better, brighter option for
children’s education in Simcoe County.

Alison Kossowski

Alison’s diverse interests range from earning her PhD in Molecular Genetics and practicing as a litigation lawyer, to developing policy and managing risks for public sector organizations. She has enjoyed teaching law and ethics in college and university programs, co-authoring legal textbooks for college learners, and becoming licensed to teach science, biology, and law in secondary schools. Alison is an active participant in community events including the Terry Fox Run and the Walk for Alzheimer’s, and has served as a Board Member on the Georgian College Research Ethics Board. She is excited to contribute to KBS as a Member of the Board of Directors to support the ongoing success of the school and it’s students.

Jonathan Walsh

Jonathan Walsh is the owner and director of a general contracting company where he has led operations for over ten years. With extensive experience in project management, construction, and business leadership, Jonathan brings a practical, solutions-focused perspective to the Board. He and his family have a long-standing connection to KBS, with his four children currently enrolled. Jonathan’s commitment to education, community involvement, and supporting environments where children can thrive is what led him to serve on the Board.

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