About Regulation 274
Q – Can you tell me what date was used to assign seniority for the OT Roster?
A -The Board took a snapshot as of March 1, 2013
using the member’s most recent start date to the elementary OT list. This was
the latest date they could use and still allow time for members to review the
list before beginning interviews for the LTO list.
Q - If I was in a .5 LTO were my LTO days worked pro-rated to .5?
A - LTO assignments were pro-rated to avoid the
double counting of days that were also worked as a daily OT.
Q - Do days worked on the secondary list or as a part-time permanent
Teacher count as days worked for the OT Roster?
A - Not these are separate unions. They could count
if needed as a tie breaker.
Q - Do my days worked as a home instruction Teacher, summer school Teacher,
or Tutor count towards my days worked?
A - No, those are not days worked as a member of
the elementary Occasional Teacher bargaining unit.
Q - Is it true that in order to apply to the LTO list an OT must have
the equivalent of 10 months of LTO's?
A - To apply to the LTO list, you need to have
worked as a TVDSB Occasional Teacher in that panel for 10 months (in daily or
long-term assignments) and have worked for at least 20 OT days in total.
Q - Could you just confirm that the 20 supply days also takes into
account LTO experience?
A - The 20 days worked can be either LTO days or
daily OT days.
Q - I have been assignments that have become long-term. Will I be
grandfathered to the list?
A - Only those who were successful in interviews
for posted LTOs this school year or last school year, will automatically be on the
LTO List so long as they have been an elementary OT for TVDSB for 10 months.
Q - Does the 10 months refer only to months when school is in session,
or do summer months counted as well?
A - Summer months do not count.
Q - Why was I not made aware of these restrictions on applying for LTOs,
when I was hired this fall?
A - Regulation 274 did not exist at that time.
Q - Will there be the same "top 5 in seniority" preference in
selecting to the LTO list as well?
A - Seniority will not be a factor in the selection
process for the LTO list. The Board has agreed to interview all elementary OTs
who meet the eligibility criteria of Regulation 274.
Q - Once I am on the LTO list do
I have to reapply each year?
A - No, to be removed from the list you would need
to have performance or discipline issues, retire, resign or land a 1.0 contract
job.
Q - I heard there is a new performance appraisal system for LTOs?
A - This is currently in development for use in the
2013 – 2014 school year.
Spring General Meeting and Elections
Just a reminder that all Occasional Teachers are invited to attend and participate in our Annual General Meeting. Elections will take place this year following an always delectable Buffet Dinner hosted by the Best Western Lamplighter Inn, 591 Wellington Road South in London, from 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM.
This year's meal includes the following:
Salads
California Baby Green Salad with Assorted Vinaigrettes
Caesar Salad tossed with a creamy Garlic Dressing and garnished with Parmesan Cheese
Potato Salad served with Pan Fried Pancetta and Smoked Cheese Croutons
Italian Pasta tumbled in Olive Oil Roasted Vegetables and Feta Cheese
Mediterranean Greek Salad.
Antipasto
Crisp Vegetable Crudites with Herb Dip
Sliced European Deli Meats and Cheeses
A Savory Assortment of Breads, Flat breads and European Rolls.
Hot Selections
Fire Roasted Atlantic Salmon Fillet in a Chardonnay Sauce
Penne Pasta Primavera in a Tomato Sauce
Rice Medley of Seasonal Vegetables.
Selection of Desserts
An Array of Pastries, Cakes, Homemade Pies and Squares
Selection of Seasonal Sliced Fresh Fruit
Coffee, Tea and Soft Drinks.
R.S.V.P. required for meal at tvotpd@gmail.com by May 17, 2013.
There is no cost to our Members.
Doors will open at 4:30 and the Dinner Buffet will be served at 4:45 p.m.
We look forward to seeing many of you on the 23rd of May.
