Common use of Opening Statement Clause in Contracts

Opening Statement. The Prairie Spirit School Division Board of Education and Prairie Spirit Teachers’ Association have developed a positive and collaborative partnership to support the interests of teachers and the interests of the Board of Education. Together we support our common mission of “learning without limits in a world of possibilities” and our vision of creating “learners for life.” Prairie Spirit Interests This Local Collective Bargaining Agreement is based on interests that were developed by the PSSD- PSTA Local Negotiations Team. These interests formed the basis for developing shared understandings related to the many topics brought forth for dialogue. The interests were also used as the criteria for the determination of solutions, and consensus was reached on solutions presented in this agreement. Operational Interests Ease of accessibility and administration Teacher wellness Thoroughness Sustainability Transparency Relational Interests Resources, costs, and impact Impact on staff and schools Mutual trust Fairness Accuracy and clarity Impact on families and communities Public perception Impact on students and student learning This Local Collective Bargaining Agreement represents the shared values of Prairie Spirit teachers, Division administration and the Board of Education. Throughout the process, the PSSD-PSTA Local Negotiations Team spent time in dialogue learning together, demonstrating transparent and open relationships characterized by the sharing of information and exploration of ideas, and developing collaborative, cooperative and trusting relationships. We are hopeful and optimistic that this new Local Collective Bargaining Agreement continues to support a strong culture of collaboration within Prairie Spirit School Division. Table of Contents Contents Definitions 5 Culture of Collaboration 6 Section 1: Agreement (Term) 7 Section 2: Board of Review & Interpretation of Contract 7 Section 3: Calendar Development 8 Section 4: Contracts of Employment 9 Section 5: Education Bursaries 9 Section 6: Pay Period 10 Section 7: Preparation Time 11 Section 8: Professional Development 12 Section 9: Reimbursement of Expenses 13 Section 10: Special Allowances 13 Section 11: Substitute Teachers 14 Section 12: LEAVES OF ABSENCE 15 12.1 Compassionate Leave 15 12.2: Deferred Salary Leave 16 12.3: Education Leave 17 12.4: Executive Leave 18 12.5: Extracurricular & Overnight Supervision 19 12.6: Family Leave 20 12.7: Negotiation Leave 20 12.8: Noon Supervision 21 12.9: Parenting Leave 22 12.10: Personal Leave 23 12.11: Pressing Necessities 23 12.12: Other Leaves 24 Definitions‌ Term Meaning Annual Shall mean the school year. Administrator To include principal, vice-principal, supervisor, or coordinator. Consultation Shall mean that the input of a person or group is sought. Collaboration Shall mean working together to achieve a goal, to share knowledge and learning, and build consensus. Contracts All contract offers and acceptances must be in writing. Indefinite/continuing contract Have a starting date but no date for termination of employment. They remain in force from year to year. They may be full-time or part-time. Replacement contract Is for one full academic year in either a full-time or part-time teaching assignment to replace a teacher who is absent for the complete year on a Board-approved leave. The contract must specify the beginning and end dates of the contract. A teacher hired on a subsequent replacement contract to replace a different teacher is deemed to be employed under an indefinite contract from the date the teacher was hired for the subsequent contract. Temporary contract Are for periods of 20 or more consecutive days but less than one complete academic year. They are to be used to fill an unexpected vacancy or to replace a teacher absent for any reason during that period. The contract must specify the beginning and end dates. Director Director of Education or designate Part-time teacher On contract less than 100% PSSD Prairie Spirit School Division, which includes the Board of Education and Division office staff. PSTA Prairie Spirit Teachers’ Association PSTA President To include PSTA President or designate Teacher Any member of the PSTA and STF

Opening Statement. The Prairie Spirit School Division Board of Education and Prairie Spirit Teachers’ Association have developed a positive and collaborative partnership to support the interests of teachers Teachers and the interests of the Board of Education. Together we support our common mission of “learning without limits in a world of possibilities” and our vision of creating “learners for life.” Prairie Spirit Interests This Local Collective Bargaining Agreement is based on interests that were developed by the PSSD- PSTA Local Negotiations Team. These interests formed the basis for developing shared understandings related to the many topics brought forth for dialogue. The interests were also used as the criteria for the determination of solutions, and consensus was reached on solutions presented in this agreementAgreement. Operational Interests Ease of accessibility and administration Teacher wellness Thoroughness Sustainability Transparency Relational Interests Resources, costs, and impact Impact on staff and schools Mutual trust Fairness Accuracy and clarity Impact on families and communities Public perception Impact on students and student learning This Local Collective Bargaining Agreement represents the shared values of Prairie Spirit teachersTeachers, Division administration and the Board of Education. Throughout the process, the PSSD-PSTA Local Negotiations Team spent time in dialogue learning together, demonstrating transparent and open relationships characterized by the sharing of information and exploration of ideas, and developing collaborative, cooperative and trusting relationships. We are hopeful and optimistic that this new Local Collective Bargaining Agreement continues to support a strong culture of collaboration within Prairie Spirit School Division. Table of Contents Contents Definitions 5 Culture of Collaboration 6 Section 1: Agreement (Term) 7 Section 2: Board of Review & Interpretation of Contract 7 Section 3: Calendar Development 8 Section 4: Contracts of Employment 9 Section 5: Education Bursaries 9 Section 6: Pay Period 10 Section 7: Preparation Time 11 Section 8: Professional Development 12 Section 9: Reimbursement of Expenses 13 Section 10: Special Allowances 13 14 Section 11: Substitute Teachers 14 15 Section 12: TEACHER LEAVES OF ABSENCE 15 16 12.1 Compassionate Leave 15 16 12.2: Deferred Salary Leave 16 12.3: Education Leave 17 12.4: Executive Leave 18 19 12.5: Extracurricular & Overnight Supervision 19 12.6: Family Leave 20 12.7: Negotiation Leave 20 21 12.8: Noon Supervision 21 12.9: Parenting Leave 22 12.10: Personal Leave 23 12.11: Pressing Necessities 23 24 12.12: Other Leaves 24 Definitions‌ Section 13: Teacher Wellness 25 Definitions Term Meaning Annual Shall mean the school year. Administrator To include principal, vice-principal, supervisor, or coordinator. Consultation Shall mean that the input of a person or group is sought. Collaboration Shall mean working together to achieve a goal, to share knowledge and learning, and build consensus. Contracts FTE All contract offers and acceptances must be in writing. Full-time equivalent. Indefinite/continuing contract Have a starting date but no date for termination of employment. They remain in force from year to year. They may be full-time or part-time. Replacement contract Is for one full academic year in either a full-time or part-time teaching assignment to replace a teacher who is absent for the complete year on a Board-approved leave. The contract must specify the beginning and end dates of the contract. A teacher hired on a subsequent replacement contract to replace a different teacher is deemed to be employed under an indefinite contract from the date the teacher was hired for the subsequent contract. Temporary contract Are for periods of 20 or more consecutive days but less than one complete academic year. They are to be used to fill an unexpected vacancy or to replace a teacher absent for any reason during that period. The contract must specify the beginning and end dates. Director Director of Education or designate Part-time teacher On contract less than 100% PSSD Prairie Spirit School Division, which includes the Board of Education and Division office staff. PSTA Prairie Spirit Teachers’ Association PSTA President To include PSTA President or designate Teacher Any member of the PSTA and STF

Opening Statement. The Prairie Spirit School Division Board of Education and Prairie Spirit Teachers’ Association have developed a positive and collaborative partnership to support the interests of teachers and the interests of the Board of Education. Together we support our common mission of “learning without limits in a world of possibilities” and our vision of creating “learners for life.” Prairie Spirit Interests This Local Collective Bargaining Agreement is based on interests that were developed by the PSSD- PSTA Local Negotiations Team. These interests formed the basis for developing shared understandings related to the many topics brought forth for dialogue. The interests were also used as the criteria for the determination of solutions, and consensus was reached on solutions presented in this agreement. Operational Interests The interests are:  Accuracy  Clarity  Consistency with provincial agreement  Ease of accessibility  Ease of administration  Fairness  Impact on families and administration Teacher wellness Thoroughness Sustainability Transparency Relational Interests communities  Impact on schools and staff  Impact on students and student learning  Mutual trust  Public perception  Resources, costs, and impact Impact on staff and schools Mutual trust Fairness Accuracy and clarity Impact on families and communities Public perception Impact on students and student learning  Sustainability  Teacher wellness  Thoroughness  Transparency This Local Collective Bargaining Agreement represents the shared values of Prairie Spirit teachers, Division administration and the Board of Education. Throughout the process, the PSSD-PSTA Local Negotiations Team spent time in dialogue learning together, demonstrating transparent and open relationships characterized by the sharing of information and exploration of ideas, and developing collaborative, cooperative and trusting relationships. We are hopeful and optimistic that this new Local Collective Bargaining Agreement continues to support a strong culture of collaboration within Prairie Spirit School Division. Table of Contents Contents Definitions 5 Culture of Collaboration 6 Section 1: Agreement (Term) 7 Section 2: Board of Review & Interpretation of Contract 7 Section 3: Calendar Development 8 Section 4: Contracts of Employment 9 Section 5: Education Bursaries 9 Section 6: Pay Period 10 Section 7: Preparation Time 11 Section 8: Professional Development 12 Section 9: Reimbursement of Expenses 13 Section 10: Special Allowances 13 14 Section 11: Substitute Teachers 14 15 Section 12: LEAVES OF ABSENCE 15 16 12.1 Compassionate Leave 15 16 12.2: Deferred Salary Leave 16 12.3: Education Leave 17 12.4: Executive Leave 18 19 12.5: Extracurricular & Overnight Supervision 19 12.6: Family Leave 20 21 12.7: Negotiation Leave 20 21 12.8: Noon Supervision 21 12.9: Parenting Leave 22 12.10: Personal Leave 23 12.11: Pressing Necessities 23 24 12.12: Other Leaves 24 Definitions‌ 25 Definitions Term Meaning Annual Shall mean the school year. Administrator To include principal, vice-principal, supervisor, or coordinator. Consultation Collaboration Shall mean that the input of a person or group is sought. Collaboration Shall mean working together to achieve a goal, to share knowledge and learning, learning and build consensus. Contracts All contract offers and acceptances must be in writing. Indefinite/continuing contract Have a starting date but no date for termination of employment. They remain in force from year to year. They may be full-time or part-time. Replacement contract Is for one full academic year in either a full-time or part-time teaching assignment to replace a teacher who is absent for the complete year on a Board-approved leave. The contract must specify the beginning and end dates of the contract. A teacher hired on a subsequent replacement contract to replace a different teacher is deemed to be employed under an indefinite contract from the date the teacher was hired for the subsequent contract. Temporary contract Are for periods of 20 or more consecutive days but less than one complete academic year. They are to be used to fill an unexpected vacancy or to replace a teacher absent for any reason during that period. The contract must specify the beginning and end dates. Director Director of Education In-school Administrator To include principal, vice-principal, supervisor or designate coordinator. Part-time teacher On contract less than 100% PSSD Prairie Spirit School Division, Division which includes the Board of Education and Division office staff. PSTA Prairie Spirit Teachers’ Association PSTA President To include PSTA President or designate Teacher Any member of the PSTA and STF.