Common use of PEBT Clause in Contracts

PEBT. The employer agrees to append the letter found in Attachment 2 to support staff collective agreements re: Public Education Benefits Trust for information purposes. The parties agree that decisions of the Public Education Benefits Trust medical appeal panel are final and binding. The parties further agree that administrative review processes and the medical appeal panel will not be subject to the grievance procedure in each collective agreement. At least six (6) months prior to the expiry of collective agreements between K-12 employers and support staff unions, representatives of employers and support staff unions shall meet to discuss the process of provincial bargaining for the next round of collective bargaining. There will be a total of $200,000 allocated for the costs associated with provincial discussions related to bargaining. Dated this 14th day of December, 2011. The undersigned bargaining representatives agree to recommend this letter of understanding to their respective principals. CUPE & Support Staff Unions BC Public School Employers’ Association & Boards of Education Attachment 1 Xxxx Xxxxxx K-12 Coordinator Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) BCPSEA agrees to coordinate the accumulation and distribution of demographic, classification and wage data, as specified in the Letter of Understanding dated December 14, 2011, to CUPE on behalf of Boards of Education. The data currently housed in the Employment Data and Analysis Systems (EDAS) will be the source of the requested information. Original signed on December 14, 2011 by: Associate Executive Director BCPSEA Attachment 2 Memorandum: To All Member School Districts and Support Staff Unions The Public Education Benefits Trust Fund (PEBT) was created in June 2002 and is sponsored by both the British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The program is governed by a Board of Trustees representing both School Districts and Support Staff workers in the K -12 sector. Currently, there are 59 school districts, 67 union locals, and over 20,000 plan members participating in the trust. The Settlors to the PEBT are BCPSEA and CUPE. The PEBT holds a Settlors meeting annually where the Settlors are provided with an annual report and update from the Board. The Settlors also have an opportunity to raise issues and give input to the Board. The PEBT sponsors a confidential Joint Early Intervention Service (JEIS) as an integral part of the disability program to assist plan members in their return to work. The program is supported by Unions, School Districts and the PEBT and is provided through funding from the provincial government for the “Core” LTD. The PEBT is now entering its eighth year and members are more familiar with the plan and its operations. However, the PEBT Board has asked the Settlors to remind their respective constituents of the importance of following the policies and practices applied by the PEBT in providing the various benefits. The Settlors recognize the value and importance of the PEBT in the K-12 Public Education Sector. The Settlors also recognize and support following the policies and procedures of the PEBT (outlined at xxx.XXXX.xx). The Settlors agree to work with and encourage their respective parties to adhere to the policies and procedures of the PEBT. For further clarification please contact your BCPSEA or CUPE representative.

PEBT. The employer agrees to append the letter found in Attachment 2 to support staff collective agreements re: Public Education Benefits Trust for information purposes. The parties agree that decisions of the Public Education Benefits Trust medical appeal panel are final and binding. The parties further agree that administrative review processes and the medical appeal panel will not be subject to the grievance procedure in each collective agreement. At least six (6) months prior to the expiry of collective agreements between K-12 employers and support staff unions, representatives of employers and support staff unions shall meet to discuss the process of provincial bargaining for the next round of collective bargaining. There will be a total of $200,000 allocated for the costs associated with provincial discussions related to bargaining. Dated this 14th day of December, 2011. The undersigned bargaining representatives agree to recommend this letter of understanding to their respective principals. CUPE & Support Staff Unions BC Public School Employers’ Association & Boards of Education Attachment 1 Xxxx Xxxxxx K-12 Coordinator Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Letter of Commitment BCPSEA agrees to coordinate the accumulation and distribution of demographic, classification and wage data, as specified in the Letter of Understanding dated December 14, 2011, to CUPE on behalf of Boards of Education. The data currently housed in the Employment Data and Analysis Systems (EDAS) will be the source of the requested information. Original signed on December 14, 2011 by: Associate Executive Director BCPSEA Attachment 2 Memorandum: To All Member School Districts and Support Staff Unions The Public Education Benefits Trust Fund (PEBT) was created in June 2002 and is sponsored by both the British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The program is governed by a Board of Trustees representing both School Districts and Support Staff workers in the K -12 sector. Currently, there are 59 school districts, 67 union locals, and over 20,000 plan members participating in the trust. The Settlors to the PEBT are BCPSEA and CUPE. The PEBT holds a Settlors meeting annually where the Settlors are provided with an annual report and update from the Board. The Settlors also have an opportunity to raise issues and give input to the Board. The PEBT sponsors a confidential Joint Early Intervention Service (JEIS) as an integral part of the disability program to assist plan members in their return to work. The program is supported by Unions, School Districts and the PEBT and is provided through funding from the provincial government for the “Core” LTD. The PEBT is now entering its eighth year and members are more familiar with the plan and its operations. However, the PEBT Board has asked the Settlors to remind their respective constituents of the importance of following the policies and practices applied by the PEBT in providing the various benefits. The Settlors recognize the value and importance of the PEBT in the K-12 Public Education Sector. The Settlors also recognize and support following the policies and procedures of the PEBT (outlined at xxx.XXXX.xx). The Settlors agree to work with and encourage their respective parties to adhere to the policies and procedures of the PEBT. For further clarification please contact your BCPSEA or CUPE representative.

PEBT. The employer agrees to append the letter found in Attachment 2 to support staff collective agreements re: Public Education Benefits Trust for information purposes. The parties agree that decisions of the Public Education Benefits Trust medical appeal panel are final and binding. The parties further agree that administrative review processes and the medical appeal panel will not be subject to the grievance procedure in each collective agreement. At least six (6) months prior to the expiry of collective agreements between K-12 employers and support staff unions, representatives of employers and support staff unions shall meet to discuss the process of provincial bargaining for the next round of collective bargaining. There will be a total of $200,000 allocated for the costs associated with provincial discussions related to bargaining. Dated this 14th day of December, 2011. The undersigned bargaining representatives agree to recommend this letter of understanding to their respective principals. CUPE & Support Staff Unions BC Public School Employers’ Association & Boards of Education Attachment 1 Xxxx Xxxxxx K-12 Coordinator Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) BCPSEA XXXXXX agrees to coordinate the accumulation and distribution of demographic, classification and wage data, as specified in the Letter of Understanding dated December 14, 2011, to CUPE on behalf of Boards of Education. The data currently housed in the Employment Data and Analysis Systems (EDAS) will be the source of the requested information. Original signed on December 14, 2011 by: Associate Executive Director BCPSEA Attachment 2 Memorandum: To All Member School Districts and Support Staff Unions The Public Education Benefits Trust Fund (PEBT) was created in June 2002 and is sponsored by both the British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The program is governed by a Board of Trustees representing both School Districts and Support Staff workers in the K -12 sector. Currently, there are 59 school districts, 67 union locals, and over 20,000 plan members participating in the trust. The Settlors to the PEBT are BCPSEA and CUPE. The PEBT holds a Settlors meeting annually where the Settlors are provided with an annual report and update from the Board. The Settlors also have an opportunity to raise issues and give input to the Board. The PEBT sponsors a confidential Joint Early Intervention Service (JEIS) as an integral part of the disability program to assist plan members in their return to work. The program is supported by Unions, School Districts and the PEBT and is provided through funding from the provincial government for the “Core” LTD. The PEBT is now entering its eighth year and members are more familiar with the plan and its operations. However, the PEBT Board has asked the Settlors to remind their respective constituents of the importance of following the policies and practices applied by the PEBT in providing the various benefits. The Settlors recognize the value and importance of the PEBT in the K-12 Public Education Sector. The Settlors also recognize and support following the policies and procedures of the PEBT (outlined at xxx.XXXX.xx). The Settlors agree to work with and encourage their respective parties to adhere to the policies and procedures of the PEBT. For further clarification please contact your BCPSEA or CUPE representative.

PEBT. The employer agrees to append the letter found in Attachment 2 to support staff collective agreements re: Public Education Benefits Trust for information purposes. The parties agree that decisions of the Public Education Benefits Trust medical appeal panel are final and binding. The parties further agree that administrative review processes and the medical appeal panel will not be subject to the grievance procedure in each collective agreement. At least six (6) months prior to the expiry of collective agreements between K-12 employers and support staff unions, representatives of employers and support staff unions shall meet to discuss the process of provincial bargaining for the next round of collective bargaining. There will be a total of $200,000 allocated for the costs associated with provincial discussions related to bargaining. Dated this 14th 13th day of DecemberNovember, 20112012. The undersigned bargaining representatives agree to recommend this letter of understanding to their respective principals. CUPE & Support Staff Unions BC Public School Employers’ Association & Boards of Education Attachment 1 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx President Chairperson Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Xxxx Xxxxxx K-12 Coordinator Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) BCPSEA agrees to coordinate the accumulation and distribution of demographic, classification and wage data, as specified in the Letter of Understanding dated December 14, 2011, to CUPE on behalf of Boards of Education. The data currently housed in the Employment Data and Analysis Systems (EDAS) will be the source of the requested information. Original signed on December 14, 2011 by: “Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx” Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Associate Executive Director BCPSEA Attachment 2 Memorandum: To All Member School Districts and Support Staff Unions The Public Education Benefits Trust Fund (PEBT) was created in June 2002 and is sponsored by both the British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The program is governed by a Board of Trustees representing both School Districts and Support Staff workers in the K -12 sector. Currently, there are 59 school districts, 67 union locals, and over 20,000 plan members participating in the trust. The Settlors to the PEBT are BCPSEA and CUPE. The PEBT holds a Settlors meeting annually where the Settlors are provided with an annual report and update from the Board. The Settlors also have an opportunity to raise issues and give input to the Board. The PEBT sponsors a confidential Joint Early Intervention Service (JEIS) as an integral part of the disability program to assist plan members in their return to work. The program is supported by Unions, School Districts and the PEBT and is provided through funding from the provincial government for the “Core” LTD. The PEBT is now entering its eighth year and members are more familiar with the plan and its operations. However, the PEBT Board has asked the Settlors to remind their respective constituents of the importance of following the policies and practices applied by the PEBT in providing the various benefits. The Settlors recognize the value and importance of the PEBT in the K-12 Public Education Sector. The Settlors also recognize and support following the policies and procedures of the PEBT (outlined at xxx.XXXX.xx). The Settlors agree to work with and encourage their respective parties to adhere to the policies and procedures of the PEBT. For further clarification please contact your BCPSEA or CUPE representative.

PEBT. The employer agrees to append the letter found in Attachment 2 to support staff collective agreements re: Public Education Benefits Trust for information purposes. The parties agree that decisions of the Public Education Benefits Trust medical appeal panel are final and binding. The parties further agree that administrative review processes and the medical appeal panel will not be subject to the grievance procedure in each collective agreement. At least six (6) months prior to the expiry of collective agreements between K-12 employers and support staff unions, representatives of employers and support staff unions shall meet to discuss the process of provincial bargaining for the next round of collective bargaining. There will be a total of $200,000 allocated for the costs associated with provincial discussions related to bargaining. Dated this 14th day of December, 2011. The undersigned bargaining representatives agree to recommend this letter of understanding to their respective principals. CUPE & Support Staff Unions BC Public School Employers’ Association & Boards of Education Attachment 1 Xxxx Xxxxxx K-12 Coordinator Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) BCPSEA agrees to coordinate the accumulation and distribution of demographic, classification and wage data, as specified in the Letter of Understanding dated December 14, 2011, to CUPE on behalf of Boards of Education. The data currently housed in the Employment Data and Analysis Systems (EDAS) will be the source of the requested information. Original signed on December 14, 2011 by: Associate Executive Director BCPSEA Attachment 2 Memorandum: To All Member School Districts and Support Staff Unions The Public Education Benefits Trust Fund (PEBT) was created in June 2002 and is sponsored by both the British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The program is governed by a Board of Trustees representing both School Districts and Support Staff workers in the K -12 sector. Currently, there are 59 school districts, 67 union locals, and over 20,000 plan members participating in the trust. The Settlors to the PEBT are BCPSEA and CUPE. The PEBT holds a Settlors meeting annually where the Settlors are provided with an annual report and update from the Board. The Settlors also have an opportunity to raise issues and give input to the Board. The PEBT sponsors a confidential Joint Early Intervention Service (JEIS) as an integral part of the disability program to assist plan members in their return to work. The program is supported by Unions, School Districts and the PEBT and is provided through funding from the provincial government for the “Core” LTD. The PEBT is now entering its eighth year and members are more familiar with the plan and its operations. However, the PEBT Board has asked the Settlors to remind their respective constituents of the importance of following the policies and practices applied by the PEBT in providing the various benefits. The Settlors recognize the value and importance of the PEBT in the K-12 Public Education Sector. The Settlors also recognize and support following the policies and procedures of the PEBT (outlined at xxx.XXXX.xx). The Settlors agree to work with and encourage their respective parties to adhere to the policies and procedures of the PEBT. For further clarification please contact your BCPSEA or CUPE representative.

PEBT. The employer agrees to append the letter found in Attachment 2 to support staff collective agreements re: Public Education Benefits Trust for information purposes. The parties agree that decisions of the Public Education Benefits Trust medical appeal panel are final and binding. The parties further agree that administrative review processes and the medical appeal panel appealpanel will not be subject to the grievance procedure in each collective agreement. At least six (6) months prior to the expiry of collective agreements between K-12 employers and support staff unions, representatives of employers and support staff unions shall meet to discuss the process of provincial bargaining for the next round of collective bargaining. There will be a total of $200,000 allocated for the costs associated with provincial discussions related to bargaining. bargaining Dated this 14th 14 h day of December, 2011. The undersigned bargaining representatives agree to recommend this letter of understanding to their respective principals. CUPE & Support Staff Unions BC Public School Employers’ ' Association & Boards of Education Attachment ATTACHMENT 1 Xxxx Xxxxxx K-12 Coordinator Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) BRITISH COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYERS'ASSOCIATION BCPSEA agrees to coordinate the accumulation and distribution of demographic, classification and wage data, as specified in the Letter of Understanding dated December 14, 2011, to CUPE on behalf of Boards of Education. The data currently housed in the Employment Data and Analysis Systems (EDAS) will be the source of the requested information. Original signed on December 14, 2011 by: Associate Executive xecutive Director BCPSEA Attachment 2 Memorandum: To All Member School Districts Settlors Statement on Accepted Policy and Support Staff Unions Practices of the PEBT The Public Education Benefits Trust Fund (PEBT) was created in June 2002 and is sponsored by both the British Columbia Public School Employers’ ' Association (BCPSEA) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The program is governed by a Board of Trustees representing both School Districts and Support Staff workers in the K -12 sector. Currently, there are 59 school districts, 67 union locals, and over 20,000 plan members participating in the trust. The Settlors Settlers to the PEBT are BCPSEA and CUPE. The PEBT holds a Settlors meeting annually where the Settlors are provided with an annual report and update from the Board. The Settlors also have an opportunity to raise issues and give input to the Board. The PEBT sponsors a confidential Joint Early Intervention Service (JEIS) as an integral part of the disability program to assist plan members in their return to work. The program is supported by Unions, School Districts and the PEBT and is provided through funding from the provincial government for the “"Core” LTD" LTO. The PEBT is now entering its eighth year and members are more familiar with the plan and its operations. However, the PEBT Board has asked the Settlors to remind their respective constituents of the importance of following the policies and practices applied by the PEBT in providing the various benefits. The Settlors recognize the value and importance of the PEBT in the K-12 Public Education Sector. The Settlors Settlers also recognize and support following the policies and procedures of the PEBT (outlined at xxx.XXXX.xx). The Settlors Settlers agree to work with and encourage their respective parties to adhere to the policies and procedures of the PEBT. For further clarification please contact your BCPSEA or CUPE representative.

PEBT. The employer agrees to append the letter found in Attachment 2 to support staff collective agreements re: Public Education Benefits Trust for information purposes. The parties agree that decisions of the Public Education Benefits Trust medical appeal panel are final and binding. The parties further agree that administrative review processes and the medical appeal panel will not be subject to the grievance procedure in each collective agreement. At least six (6) months prior to the expiry of collective agreements between K-12 employers and support staff unions, representatives of employers and support staff unions shall meet to discuss the process of provincial bargaining for the next round of collective bargaining. There will be a total of $200,000 allocated for the costs associated with provincial discussions related to bargaining. Dated this 14th day of December, 2011. The undersigned bargaining representatives agree to recommend this letter of understanding to their respective principals. CUPE & Support Staff Unions BC Public School Employers’ Association & Boards of Education Attachment 1 Xxxx Xxxxxx K-12 Coordinator Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) BCPSEA agrees to coordinate the accumulation and distribution of demographic, classification and wage data, as specified in the Letter of Understanding dated December 14, 2011, to CUPE on behalf of Boards of Education. The data currently housed in the Employment Data and Analysis Systems (EDAS) will be the source of the requested information. Original signed on December 14, 2011 by: Associate Executive Director BCPSEA Attachment 2 Memorandum: To All Member School Districts and Support Staff Unions The Public Education Benefits Trust Fund (PEBT) was created in June 2002 and is sponsored by both the British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The program is governed by a Board of Trustees representing both School Districts and Support Staff workers in the K -12 - 12 sector. Currently, there are 59 school districts, 67 union locals, and over 20,000 plan members participating in the trust. The Settlors to the PEBT are BCPSEA and CUPE. The PEBT holds a Settlors meeting annually where the Settlors are provided with an annual report and update from the Board. The Settlors also have an opportunity to raise issues and give input to the Board. The PEBT sponsors a confidential Joint Early Intervention Service (JEIS) as an integral part of the disability program to assist plan members in their return to work. The program is supported by Unions, School Districts and the PEBT and is provided through funding from the provincial government for the “Core” LTD. The PEBT is now entering its eighth year and members are more familiar with the plan and its operations. However, the PEBT Board has asked the Settlors to remind their respective constituents of the importance of following the policies and practices applied by the PEBT in providing the various benefits. The Settlors recognize the value and importance of the PEBT in the K-12 Public Education Sector. The Settlors also recognize and support following the policies and procedures of the PEBT (outlined at xxx.XXXX.xx). The Settlors agree to work with and encourage their respective parties to adhere to the policies and procedures of the PEBT. For further clarification please contact your BCPSEA or CUPE representative.