Wednesday, March 9, 2022

BIG NEWS - $450 Bonus Pay! Columbia Outlet Invitation; Win $100; New LTOs with benefits; New Paid PD

BONUS PAY of up to $450! 

Your TVOT Local is pleased to announce that we have signed a Letter of Understanding with TVDSB that will provide daily Occasional Teachers with a stipend of up to $450 for daily OTs who meet the following teaching requirements before June 30/22:

CONDITION

BONUS PAYABLE

Thirty-five (35) daily occasional assignments or more from March 21st , 2022 to June 30th, 2022 with a minimum of two (2) days worked in each month.

$250 less statutory deductions

Twelve (12) daily occasional assignments or more on a Friday or a Monday from March 21st, 2022 to June 30th, 2022.
**  Thursday April 14th, Tuesday April 19th, Tuesday May 24th and Thursday June 3rd will be considered for this condition

$100 less statutory deductions

Twelve (12) daily occasional assignments or more worked at a rural school location (please see the attached schedule for identified rural school locations).

$100 less statutory deductions

It is noted that in order for the above conditions to be met, the assignment must be actively worked. Participation in paid PD is not considered a day worked for the purposes of this letter of understanding.

Should a daily occasional teacher meet more than one condition as outlined above, they would be eligible to receive both bonuses for a combined total of no more than $450 less statutory deductions.

For this purpose, these are the schools in a rural location:

A. J. Baker PS                          Adelaide - W.G. MacDonald PS

Aldborough PS                         Annandale Public School

Blenheim District PS                Caradoc North PS

Caradoc PS                              Centennial Central PS

Davenport PS                           Delaware Central PS

Dunwich-Dutton PS                   East Williams Memorial PS

Ekcoe Central PS                      Emily Stowe PS

Hickson Central PS                   Innerkip Central PS

Kettle Creek PS                         Mary Wright PS

McGillivray Central PS               McGregor PS

Mosa Central PS                        New Sarum PS

Northdale Central PS                 Oxbow PS

Parkhill-West Williams PS          Parkview PS

Plattsville & District PS               Port Burwell PS

Port Stanley PS                          River Heights PS

South Dorchester PS                  South Ridge PS 

Southwold PS                             Sparta PS            

Springfield PS                             Straffordville PS 

Summers' Corners PS                Tavistock PS                        

Thamesford PS                          Valleyview Central PS         

West Elgin Sr PS                        West Nissouri PS                 

Westfield PS                               Westminster Central PS      

Wilberforce PS                            Zorra Highland Park PS

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Win $100 

Five Lucky Participants will each win $100 for taking a couple of minutes to complete the TVOT Membership Survey.  Members have until the end of March to participate and winners will be drawn randomly so help us address your needs and click on TVOT Survey . The odds are good that it could be  your lucky day!

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Unfortunately - Not All Members Are Registered 

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Now Hiring -  Additonal TVDSB Itinerant LTO Positions, with Benefits

TVDSB is hiring 17 additional Itinerant LTOs to help alleviate the fail to fill crisis being experienced in the elementary panel. Those who are successful will qualify for access to benefits as these assignments meet the criteria of being longer than 90 calendar days in length.

To find out more about the benefit plan click on ETFO Employee Life and Health Trust/ELHT Benefits

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Before, during, and after: driving through a Canadian blizzard

There’s no denying that Canadian winters are beautiful. But when you have to get in your car and hit the road, that picturesque snow globe we call home can start to look a little less sparkly. Take some practical precautions before, during, and after each winter drive or road trip to make sure you (and your vehicle) arrive safe and sound.

Read more at https://otip.com/article139.

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Additional Paid PD Sessions

Check out the TVDSB Employee Portal under "Conference/Session Registrations" for 2 new paid PD options now available:  
1) Developing Foundational Numeracy in the Primary Division: Monday, March 28/22
2) Developing Foundational Numeracy in the Junior Division: Tuesday, March 29/22
Along with the sessions listed that can be completed anytime before June 30th, these 2 new sessions count towards the 4 half-days of paid PD that are open to daily OTs and those in LTOs of .5 or less. (Remember to reserve 1 half-day for the mandatory training that will be posted this spring.
                        You can Earn While You Learn!
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Take a Deep Breath - 
You Deserve It!

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Please note that your TVOT Local Office 
and the Wednesday Blog will be 
enjoying the holidays next week too.

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