More About Prep Payback; Columbia Store Invitation; Promises Unfilled Ch. 4; Summer Academy is Filling Fast!

About Prep Payback, Did You Know? 

i) Where an Occasional Teacher is hired for a vacancy for preparation time or meeting coverage, that Occasional Teacher shall be assigned no more than one (1) supervisory duty. The Occasional Teacher will maintain a forty (40) minute uninterrupted lunch and shall be provided with a forty (40) minute preparation time period. The forty (40) minute preparation time will be scheduled as early in the day as possible based on the schedule of events requiring coverage. (Article L18.03 (b)

ii) Occasional Teachers in daily and long-term assignments "...who are not able to receive their preparation payback period in the course of their assignment will be entitled to money in lieu." (Letter of Understanding #5)

The deadline to submit a claim for this current school year is July 2/25 at 4 PM. A link has been sent via TVDSB's Outlook -https://forms.office.com/r/CjuCVz6wib

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Last Columbia Outlet Store Invitation of this school year -

TVOT members can bring up to 4 guests with this invitation and proof of TVDSB employment, to the Columbia Employee Store to shop in-person for brands such as Columbia, Sorel, prAna and Mountain Hardware. This offer runs from June 20 to July 13/25.

About ETFO Provincial's "Summer Academy":

- 33 three-day sessions offered throughout July and August

- courses are online or in-person at various locations across the province

- Registration is $75 for in person sessions and $30 for virtual courses

- Click here for the full list of courses bit.ly/4jFVS4Q

- Contact Julie Millan at jmillan@etfo.org if you have questions

How you can have your summer fun, and your savings too

One of the wonderful things about being an education member is the summer. A chance to recharge, or renovate. Take a course, or take off. So, how can you embrace all that summer offers while protecting your financial well-being? Here are 3 practical tips to help you have your summer fun, and your savings too.

1. Set (and stick to) a budget. Having more ‘free time’ in July and August could potentially lead you to overspending if you’re not careful. This is why you should always have a separate spending budget in place to keep your finances on track for the summer months.

2. Stretch your money further by cashing in those loyalty rewards. With billions in unredeemed loyalty points in Canada, consider finally cashing in on any unused points you’ve racked up to enjoy discounted (or even free) meals, activities, transportation, or hotel stays this summer.

3. Make sure your money is still working hard while you’re on break. While you might be catching a bit of a respite over the summer- make sure your money is still working just as hard as you do during the school year. Get expert advice from a financial advisor. 

For more tips on how to protect your finances, read the full article: https://bit.ly/3Sn3iOt.

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                          June 12, 2025

June 27 PA Day; Prep Payback Form; Grid Salary; Spec Ed Funding - Promises Unfulfilled - Chapter 3;

 

1) LTOs and June 27th PA Day - 

Unless the absent Teacher is returning and being paid for the last day of school, LTOs are expected to attend and be paid for that day.  (Article L20.03). Itinerant LTO assignments end on June 26th - they do not participate that day. (Letter of Understanding #6)

2) Daily OTs and June 27 PA Day - 

The deadline to complete TVDSB's mandatory training modules for payment is June 27th. Completion is a condition of employment. 

Modules are posted in the Employee Portal under "Employee Training".  Once there, scroll down to "2024 - 2025 OTE Required Training" and complete the following modules for a half-day of salary to be paid in July. Contact Terri Manning in Staff Development at t.mannning@tvdsb.ca if there are difficulties.

Click here for eBase access for: Harassment, Bed Bug and Cockroach Awareness Training and Employee Incident Report Training

Anaphylaxis

Asthma

Diabetes

Epilepsy

Concussion

Ancillary & Non-Instructional Materials

It Can Happen To You - ETFO

Fire Safety Awareness

Head Injury Prevention

Health and Safety Program Awareness

Navigating WSIB

Violence Awareness - General Awareness

3) Prep Payback Form - 

Occasional Teachers in daily and long-term assignments "...who are not able to receive their preparation payback period in the course of their assignment will be entitled to money in lieu." (Letter of Understanding #5)

The deadline to submit a claim for this current school year is July 2/25 at 4 PM. A link has been sent via TVDSB's Outlook -https://forms.office.com/r/CjuCVz6wib

4) Grid Pay for LTOs - Check Your Paystub-

Grid salary requires documentation of qualifications (QECO rating) and documentation proving previous post-certification teaching experience outside of TVDSB. This includes daily experience anywhere in Canada and international experience.

To show the evaluation of their qualifications, the LTO must provide the Board with a QECO Rating Statement or a card indicating their rating is in progress, prior to July 31st for retroactive adjustment.  Note that the process can take several weeks.

1) To obtain a QECO Rating, follow the instructions at www.qeco.on.ca or call QECO at 1-800-385-1030 and request an application form.

2) Once received, submit the results to TVDSB Staffing Officer, Jessica Grison Roeder - j.grisonroeder@tvdsb.ca before the July 31st deadline or forward a copy of the green QECO confirmation card if the application is in progress but will not be available by the due date.

N.B. The same July 31^st deadline applies to proof of any post-certification teaching experience, outside of TVDSB. Recognized teaching experience is outlined in Article L7.08 of the Collective Agreement.

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How to manage risks at home

Ensuring the safety and security of your home is a crucial responsibility. By understanding common risks and taking proactive measures, you can protect your most valuable assets. Here, we’ll explore various ways to identify, assess, and manage risks in and around your home so you can enjoy peace of mind.

Read more at www.otip.com/article193. #OTIPUpdate

Celebrate the end of the school year with a bonus offer!

For the month of June only, get a $30 gift card of your choice when you get a car, home, or leisure product quote. Get a quote or call 1-888-892-4935 and mention this offer.

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Congratulations; Link to TVDSB Reflection Survey; Last Call for TVOT $75 Resource Rebate; Chapter 2 Summary - Promises Unfulfilled

TVOT General Meetings provide an opportunity for members to connect with their peers and keep in touch with those elected to advocate for Occasional Teacher interests. Thursday's Spring Annual Meeting in the Crystal Ballroom of the Lamplighter Inn, provided a luxurious setting for a delicious dinner and an exchange of information with the membership. It also gave us a format to say "Farewell" to ETFO Thames Valley Teacher Local President, Craig Smith who will be leaving their TVTL Executive after many years of exemplary service to the permanent elementary Teachers in TVDSB.

For those who could not make it, here is your TVOT Executive for 2025 - 2026:

• President - Terry Card
• First Vice President - Kevin Utley
• Second Vice President - Vivek Nath
• Secretary - Sharon Pinylo
• Treasurer - Krisanne Nunes
• Health & Safety Officer - David Griffith
• Executive at Large Members - Allison Joseph, Farida Makhani, Ruth Ann Morley, Nancy Springer.

The TVOT Collective Bargaining team for 2025 - 2026 is:

• Chief Negotiator - Terry Card
• Committee Members - Kevin Utley, Vivek Nath, Allison Joseph, Farida Makhani, Krisanne Nunes.

Your Representatives to the ETFO Annual Meeting at Toronto in August will be: Terry Card, Kevin Utley, Vivek Nath, Sharon Pinylo, Krisanne Nunes, David Griffith, Farida Makhani, Ruth Ann Morley, Nancy Springer, Meera Merchea, Keri-Lyn Kok.

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TVDSB Reflection Surveys trigger payment for those who have attended a paid PD workshop, whether hosted by the Board or by your TVOT Local. Here is the link to the TVDSB Reflection Survey https://stafflearninghub.tvdsb.ca/d2l/home 

Please contact Terri Manning in Staff Development at t.manning@tvdsb.ca if you have any difficulties.

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TVOT Resource Rebate claims must be submitted by May 30th for members who want to be reimbursed up to $75 for books or items applicable to their elementary teaching practice. Forms are only available to those registered on our Local's website www.etfotvot.com so act quickly! Our books must close on this expenditure at the end of this month.

Those members who have provided ETFO Provincial with an up to date email address will have received the link to participate in ETFO's 2026 Collective Bargaining Survey. The survey takes 10 minutes to complete and closes on May 30th.  If you did not receive the link, contact cbsurvey@etfo.org

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Deadline for $75 Resource Rebate; ETFO Math AQ; LTO Pay and QECO; Spec Ed in Ontario - Promises Unfulfilled; Summer Academy;

The deadline for TVOT members to submit a claim for their $75 dollar Resource Rebate is firmly, May 31st.

Forms are available to members who register on our Local website www.etfotvot.com and can be submitted electronically. Members may use this claim to submit receipts for professional book(s) or resources related to their elementary professional needs. (One claim/school year)

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Attention!
 Are you in a LTO? If so, our records show that many of you are not receiving adequate pay for this year's long-term assignment(s). As an LTO, you are eligible for salary that reflects your qualifications and teaching experience, however the onus is on you to provide the Board with a QECO / Qualifications Rating Statement (or a card indicating that your rating is in progress), prior to July 31st for retroactive adjustment. N.B. The QECO application process can take several weeks.

1. To obtain a QECO rating, follow the instructions at www.qeco.on.ca or call QECO at 1-800-385-1030 and request an application form.
2. Once you have received your rating, submit the results to TVDSB Staffing Officer Jessica Grison Roeder at j.grisonroeder@tvdsb.ca before the July deadline or forward a copy of the confirmation card if your application is in process but will not be available by the due date.

The same July 31st deadline applies to proof of any post-certification teaching experience outside of TVDSB. Be sure to submit those documents to HR so that you can advance on the salary grid. 

Do not hesitate to contact the ETFO TVOT Local at etfotvot@gmail.com for further details.

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Is the trade war and market volatility making you nervous?

Navigating the ups and downs of the market caused by tariffs can feel like a roller coaster. One day brings optimism, the next, uncertainty. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant change and market swings. In fact, your first instinct may be to react. After all, you’ve worked hard for every dollar you have invested.

But the reality is that volatility is a natural occurrence and fluctuations will happen. That’s the cyclical nature of the market. So, while market shifts can feel unsettling, here’s how a thoughtful, long-term plan is designed to weather both the highs and the lows and why staying invested matters.

Continue reading…

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One week to the TVOT Annual Meeting and Banquet; Prep Payback Claims Accepted; Mandatory Training; Paid PD Spots with Dinner Going Fast! $75 Resource Rebate Deadline

It's one of our final paid PD Events with Dinner: Select a paid after-school workshop with dinner, at the BMO Centre in London on Tuesday, May 27th. The options are:

1) Beyond Long Division: Divide and Conquer! - visual options that make it accessible to many learners

2) Coding Unplugged Without Computers - hands-on, tech free activities that build computational thinking skills across the curriculum

3) Holocaust Education and Addressing Anti-Semitism - information and resources to help address curriculum expectations including lived experiences over four generations

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The Mandatory Training Modules for elementary Occasional Teachers, are posted in the Employee Portal under "Employee Training".  Once there, scroll down to "2024 - 2025 OTE Required Training" and complete the following modules by June 27th for a half-day of salary to be paid in July:

Click here for eBase access for: Harassment, Bed Bug and Cockroach Awareness Training and Employee Incident Report Training

Anaphylaxis

Asthma

Diabetes

Epilepsy

Concussion

Ancillary & Non-Instructional Materials

It Can Happen To You - ETFO

Fire Safety Awareness

Head Injury Prevention

Health and Safety Program Awareness

Navigating WSIB

Violence Awareness - General Awareness

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Hope to See You Next Week!

As negotiated in our last round of bargaining, Occasional Teachers in daily and long-term assignments "...who are not able to receive their preparation payback period in the course of their assignment will be entitled to money in lieu." (Letter of Understanding #5)

Human Resources advises us that this form is now available for members to submit any claims for this current school year. The deadline to submit a claim is July 2/25 at 4 PM. A link has been sent via TVDSB's Outlook - https://forms.office.com/r/CjuCVz6wib

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$75 Resource Rebate Deadline- TVOT members have until May 31st to submit their $75 Resource Rebate claims.  Resource Rebate forms are available to all members who have registered on our Local website www.etfotvot.com. 

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