The Crown. Re: Class Size Data For the school years 2020-21 and 2021-22, the Ministry of Education will provide the Parties with the data related to class size for the October and March count dates, when it becomes available. School Boards shall provide to each local a copy of the class size data as submitted to the Ministry of Education as of the September count date in each school year. LETTER OF AGREEMENT #9 BETWEEN The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (hereinafter called the ‘ETFO’) AND The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (hereinafter called ‘OPSBA’) AND The Crown
The Crown. Re: Ministry Initiatives The parties acknowledge the ongoing implementation of the children’s Mental Health Strategy, the Special Needs Strategy, and other initiatives within the province of Ontario. The parties further acknowledge the importance of initiatives being implemented within the provincial schools system including but not limited to the addition of Mental Health Leads, and the protocol for partnerships with external agencies/service providers. It is agreed and affirmed that the purpose of the initiatives is to enhance existing mental health and at risk supports to school boards in partnership with existing professional student services support staff and other school personnel. It is not the intention that these enhanced initiatives displace CUPE workers, nor diminish their hours of work. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #14 BETWEEN The Canadian Union of Public Employees (Hereinafter ‘CUPE’) AND The Council of Trustees’ Associations (Hereinafter the ‘CTA/CAE’) AND The Crown Re: Provincial Health and Safety Working Group The parties reconfirm their intent to participate in the Provincial Health and Safety Working Group. The purpose of the working group is to consider areas related to health and safety in order to continue to build and strengthen a culture of health and safety mindedness in the education sector. Areas for discussion may include: Violence in the Workplace; Occupational health and safety training, including training for CUPE members; Caring and Safe Schools as it relates to CUPE members; Health and safety considerations in high risk areas of the school; and Any other health and safety matters raised by either party. The Crown commits to convene a meeting of the Working Group prior to December 31, 2015. CUPE will be entitled to equal representation on the Provincial Health and Safety Working group. Where best practices are identified by the committee, those practices will be shared with school boards. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #15 BETWEEN The Canadian Union of Public Employees (Hereinafter ‘CUPE’) AND The Council of Trustees’ Associations (Hereinafter the ‘CTA/CAE’) AND The Crown RE: Violence Prevention Training CUPE will be consulted, through the Central Labour Relations Committee, regarding the development/purchase of a training program on the prevention of violence for employees whose core duties require them to work directly in contact with students who may pose a safety risk. The Crown agrees to fund the development/purchase. The ...
The Crown. Re: Provincial Committees The Parties agree that specific issues related to the work of the members of the ETFO Education Support Worker Central Table may be raised by ETFO on the following Provincial Committees, in accordance with the terms of reference of each committee: • Ministry Initiatives • Provincial Working Group on Health and Safety LETTER OF AGREEMENT # 7 BETWEEN The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (hereinafter called ‘ETFO’) AND The Council of Trustees’ Associations (hereinafter called ‘CTA’) AND The Crown
The Crown. Re: Occasional Teacher Ability to Lock the Classroom Door School Boards will continue to ensure that Occasional Teachers have the ability to lock and unlock the classroom door. LETTER OF AGREEMENT #6 BETWEEN The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (hereinafter called the ‘ETFO’) AND The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (hereinafter called ‘OPSBA’)
The Crown. Re: Status Quo Central Items The Parties agree that the following central issues have been addressed at the central table and that the language relating to these provisions shall remain status quo. For further clarity, if language exists, the following items are to be retained as written in the 2014-2017 local collective agreements. The issues listed below shall not be subject to local bargaining or to amendment by the local Parties. Issues: • Short Term Paid Leaves (number of days) • Vacation Pay • Statutory Holidays • Paid Holidays • Overtime • Paid Lunch • Long Term Disability • Work Day (excluding scheduling) • Work Week (excluding scheduling) • Work Year (excluding scheduling) • Professional/Preparation Time • Allowances/Premiums (excluding percentage increase) LETTER OF AGREEMENT # 2 BETWEEN The Elementary Teachers’ Federation Ontario (hereinafter called ‘ETFO’) AND The Council of Trustees’ Associations (hereinafter called ‘CTA’) Re: Scheduled Unpaid Leave Plan The following Scheduled Unpaid Leave Plan (SULP) is available to all permanent employees for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years. Employees approved for SULP days shall not be replaced. It is not the intention that SULP days be scheduled on days when role specific training or role specific professional development is scheduled. For employees who work a 10-month year a School Board will identify:
The Crown. Re: Provincial Committees The parties recognize that three of the committees agreed to at the ETFO Teacher and Occasional Teacher Central table significantly connect with the work undertaken by the members of the ETFO Education Support Worker Central Table. The parties agree that specific issues related to the work of the members of the ETFO Education Support Worker Central Table may be raised by ETFO on the following Central Committees, in accordance with the terms of reference of each committee: Special Education Committee Ministry Initiatives Provincial Health and Safety Task Force LETTER OF AGREEMENT #12 BETWEEN The Council of Trustees’ Associations (hereinafter called ‘CTA’) AND The Elementary Teachers’ Federation Ontario (hereinafter called ‘ETFO’)
The Crown. Re: Ministry Initiatives The parties acknowledge the ongoing implementation of the children’s Mental Health Strategy, the Special Needs Strategy, and other initiatives within the province of Ontario. The parties further acknowledge the importance of initiatives being implemented within the provincial school system including but not limited to the addition of Mental Health Leads, and the protocol for partnerships with external agencies/service providers. It is agreed and affirmed that the purpose of the initiatives is to enhance existing mental health and at risk supports to school boards in partnership with existing professional student services support staff and other school personnel. It is not the intention that these enhanced initiatives displace CUPE workers, nor diminish their hours of work. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #12 BETWEEN The Canadian Union of Public Employees (Hereinafter ‘CUPE’) AND The Council of Trustees’ Associations (Hereinafter the ‘CTA/CAE’) AND The Crown Re: Provincial Working Group – Health and Safety The parties confirm their intent to continue to participate in the Provincial Working Group – Health and Safety in accordance with the Terms of Reference dated May 25, 2016 including any updates to such Terms of Reference. The purpose of the working group is to consider areas related to health and safety in order to continue to build and strengthen a culture of health and safety mindedness in the education sector. Where best practices are identified by the committee, those practices will be shared with school boards. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #13 BETWEEN The Canadian Union of Public Employees (Hereinafter ‘CUPE’) AND The Council of Trustees’ Associations (Hereinafter the ‘CTA/CAE’) AND The Crown
The Crown. Re: Status Quo Central Items The Parties agree that the following central issues have been addressed at the central table and that the language relating to these provisions shall remain status quo. For further clarity, if language exists, the following items are to be retained as written in the 2014-2017 local collective agreements. The issues listed below shall not be subject to local bargaining or to amendment by the local Parties.
The Crown. Re: Class Size Data For the school years 2020-21 and 2021-22, the Ministry of Education will provide the Parties with the data related to class size for the October and March count dates, when it becomes available. School Boards shall provide to each local a copy of the class size data as submitted to the Ministry of Education as of the September count date in each school year. LETTER OF AGREEMENT #9 BETWEEN The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (hereinafter called the ‘ETFO’) AND The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (hereinafter called ‘OPSBA’) AND The Crown Re: Support for Students Committee The Parties believe in addressing the needs of all learners and recognize that student needs vary on an individual basis. The Parties believe that a variety of placement and support options are necessary to meet the unique needs of individual learners. Therefore, a provincial committee, with representatives comprised of: • the Ministry of Education; • OPSBA/School Boards; and • ETFO shall meet to identify and share best practices with respect to supporting students with special needs. This work will focus specifically on the integration process and instances where integration has been successful. This committee shall meet within thirty (30) days from the date of ratification of the central agreement. The work of the committee shall be completed by January 30, 2021 and the recommendations of best practices shall be shared with: • Directors of Education; • ETFO and ETFO locals; and • the Minister of Education LETTER OF AGREEMENT #10 BETWEEN The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (hereinafter called the ‘ETFO’) AND The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (hereinafter called ‘OPSBA’) AND The Crown RE: Provincial Working Group - Health and Safety The Parties confirm their commitment to continuing to participate in the Provincial Working Group - Health and Safety in accordance with the Terms of Reference dated May 25, 2016, including Appendix B as amended on November 7, 2018, and any further amendments to the Terms of Reference as may be agreed to from time to time.
The Crown. Re: Class Size Data For the school years 2020-21 and 2021-22, the Ministry of Education will provide the Parties with the data related to class size for the October and March count dates, when it becomes available. School Boards shall provide to each local a copy of the class size data as submitted to the Ministry of Education as of the September count date in each school year. LETTER OF AGREEMENT #9 BETWEEN The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (hereinafter called the ‘ETFO’) AND The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (hereinafter called ‘OPSBA’) AND The Crown Re: Support for Students Committee The Parties believe in addressing the needs of all learners and recognize that student needs vary on an individual basis. The Parties believe that a variety of placement and support options are necessary to meet the unique needs of individual learners. Therefore, a provincial committee, with representatives comprised of: • the Ministry of Education; • OPSBA/School Boards; and • ETFO shall meet to identify and share best practices with respect to supporting students with special needs. This work will focus specifically on the integration process and instances where integration has been successful. This committee shall meet within thirty (30) days from the date of ratification of the central agreement. The work of the committee shall be completed by January 30, 2021 and the recommendations of best practices shall be shared with: • Directors of Education; • ETFO and ETFO locals; and • the Minister of Education LETTER OF AGREEMENT #10
