On behalf of the retired teachers of Oxford County it is our pleasure to congratulate your members on their decision to retire. We would like to extend a complimentary invitation to them and a guest to join us at The Bellringer Breakfast. It is a wonderful opportunity for your retired colleagues to welcome them into this new and well-deserved life adventure.
The
Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTO/ERO) is a 75,000 plus strong
organization that for 50 years has served the needs of retired teachers,
educational employees and their families.
Those who have been employed in any aspect of public education
are eligible for membership. At the
provincial level, the RTO/ERO Health Plan provides an opportunity for
health insurance coverage that is exceptional.
Advocacy regarding issues affecting retired seniors is another important
service of the provincial organization.
We really
want to forward an invitation to them to join us on September 4 at the
Community Hall in Mt. Elgin at 9:00 a.m. It is a great opportunity to join District 37
and learn about the many benefits of membership in RTO/ERO.
Yours
in retirement,
Linda Di Ianni, President,
District 37 (Oxford)
RESPOND to Sandra Stock - By email-rsstock@execulink.com
By telephone: 519 462
2643
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Time is almost up - Please remember to mail/deliver your $50 Book Rebate form along with corresponding original receipt(s) to the ETFO-TVOT office by May 31st!
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Thanks to everyone who came to our Spring General Meeting and Banquet.
We are pleased to announce your Executive for 2018 - 2019:
Pres - Terry Card
First VP - Nancy Springer
Second VP - Vivek Nath
Treasurer - Kevin Utley
Secretary - Sarah Pye
Health and Safety Officer - David Griffith
Executives at large - Meera Jain, Farida Makhani, Sharon Pinylo, Cindy Webb
Thank you also to NDP London North Centre candidate Terence Kernaghan who showed us how the NDP education platform aligns with ETFO's campaign to Build Better Schools: smaller enforceable class sizes, more investment in Spec. Ed., a review of the outdated funding formula and an end to EQAO testing which costs taxpayers $33 million dollars each year.
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We are pleased to announce your Executive for 2018 - 2019:
Pres - Terry Card
First VP - Nancy Springer
Second VP - Vivek Nath
Treasurer - Kevin Utley
Secretary - Sarah Pye
Health and Safety Officer - David Griffith
Executives at large - Meera Jain, Farida Makhani, Sharon Pinylo, Cindy Webb
Thank you also to NDP London North Centre candidate Terence Kernaghan who showed us how the NDP education platform aligns with ETFO's campaign to Build Better Schools: smaller enforceable class sizes, more investment in Spec. Ed., a review of the outdated funding formula and an end to EQAO testing which costs taxpayers $33 million dollars each year.
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A few comments to TVOT members about the provisions in the Collective Agreement regarding prep time in daily assignments:
- just as permanent Teachers cannot be directed how to use their prep time, neither can OTs be directed by the permanent Teachers they replace, or by the Administrator.
- you are entitled to the same timetable as the Teacher you replace - this includes the prep time and if this is not honoured, please advise the Local Office
- prep time has been negotiated over many rounds of bargaining. It is paid time and you must remain at the school even if it is the last period. You might use this time to mark work from the day's assignments or to leave a note to the permanent Teacher about accomplishments and challenges of the day.
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- just as permanent Teachers cannot be directed how to use their prep time, neither can OTs be directed by the permanent Teachers they replace, or by the Administrator.
- you are entitled to the same timetable as the Teacher you replace - this includes the prep time and if this is not honoured, please advise the Local Office
- prep time has been negotiated over many rounds of bargaining. It is paid time and you must remain at the school even if it is the last period. You might use this time to mark work from the day's assignments or to leave a note to the permanent Teacher about accomplishments and challenges of the day.
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