It is time for all concerned members to stand together in defence of public education!
Our educational system needs investment and not cuts because "Cuts hurt Kids!"
Increasing class size, asking schools to take on additional children with autism without increased funding and reducing the number of Teachers and support staff in schools - these cuts are damaging to all students.
All ETFO members are urged to join OSSTF, OECTA, CUPE, AEFO and OSBCU in a peaceful noon-hour protest of these actions and pending cuts to public education. The more public the pressure, the more willing this government seems to be to listen - we must be heard!
From London:
- 8:00 AM (boarding at 7:45 AM)
- ETFO Thames Valley Teachers' Local Office, 2911 Bateman Trail in London
From Woodstock:
- 8:30 AM
- Woodstock Quality Inn (check in with desk about leaving a vehicle)
Registration:
- www.etfothamesvalley.com → Special Events → "Rally For Education, April 6, 2019"
- Password is action then click on View Event → Register → and enter information
- click on "Complete Registration"
DEADLINE to register is noon Wednesday, April 3rd - Bring a bag lunch!
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Workplace Violence Awareness Survey
The Board doesn't often ask Occasional Teachers to voice their concerns about workplace violence. Please take a few minutes this week to complete the TVDSB anonymous survey found in the Employee Portal just under "Staff Development and Training", the fourth item on the list. All employees have the right to work in a safe environment.
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www.etfotvot.com
We are all aware that the context in which Teachers/OTs work has dramatically changed. This government has initiated a "snitch line" on Teachers, taken back the 2 personal leave days accessible to daily OTs, cancelled future and new school repair funding for this year, proposed mandatory Math testing for Teachers, rolled back the Health and Phys Ed curriculum and placed a freeze on hiring. TVOT member already feel these effects and with future job prospects at stake, it is important for all TVOT members to register on our Local website. The Local is your representative and a party to all bargaining. Ensure you receive accurate information rather than relying on rumours from unauthorized sources. Avail yourself of all the advantages of being a member including access to the $350 Professional Learning Development Fund and the $50 Book Rebate. You are ETFO!
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Evaluations for LTOs under Regulation 274
There seems to be confusion as to whether or not an evaluation is necessary in order for someone on the LTO List to be eligible for permanent hire.
Under the legislation, an OT who is on the LTO List must successfully complete an assignment of four months or longer. The absence of an evaluation means the assignment was completed successfully and is weighted equivalent to a successful evaluation.
An evaluation result of "Not Ready for Permanent Hire" makes that OT ineligible for permanent hire until they receive a successful evaluation.
TVDSB usually asks Principals to evaluate LTOs who have no evaluation on file but be aware that our Local Collective Agreement stipulates that Principals cannot commence an evaluation after May 31st.
Please contact the office at 519-641-3936 or etfotvot@gmail.com with further questions or concerns.
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Evaluations for LTOs under Regulation 274
Under the legislation, an OT who is on the LTO List must successfully complete an assignment of four months or longer. The absence of an evaluation means the assignment was completed successfully and is weighted equivalent to a successful evaluation.
An evaluation result of "Not Ready for Permanent Hire" makes that OT ineligible for permanent hire until they receive a successful evaluation.
TVDSB usually asks Principals to evaluate LTOs who have no evaluation on file but be aware that our Local Collective Agreement stipulates that Principals cannot commence an evaluation after May 31st.
Please contact the office at 519-641-3936 or etfotvot@gmail.com with further questions or concerns.
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