Where the Association. TEBA, or a School Division have a difference in interpretation of the central and local matters placement list, or where a mediator appointed to support local parties in local bargaining seeks clarification, the difference may be referred in writing to the Transition Committee through the joint chairs.
Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division.
Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division.
13.3.1. Upon written request made in a timely manner by the ATA Local No 41, a teacher who is elected to the office of President of Lethbridge Public ATA Local No 41 shall be granted release time, up to a maximum of zero point two-five (0.25) FTE for each of the school year(s) during which the office is held. Release time will be granted on a schedule agreed to by the Local President, the principal of the affected school, and the Associate Superintendent of Human Resources.
Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher's FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division.
13.5. During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher's regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the collective agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher's behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on the teacher's behalf while on secondment under this clause.
Where the Association. TEBA, or a Employer have a difference in interpretation of the central and local matters placement list, or where a mediator appointed to support local parties in local bargaining seeks clarification, the difference may be referred in writing to the Transition Committee through the joint chairs.
Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of Association Local #55, or other local official already named in the Collective Agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division.
13.3.1 A teacher who is elected president of the Association Local #55 or to the Provincial Executive Council shall be granted at least a 0.5 FTE release/secondment leave with salary and benefits in accordance with article 13.3.2.
13.3.2 During such secondment, the School Division shall maintain the teacher’s regular salary, applicable allowances, and any benefit contributions required by the Collective Agreement and make the statutory contributions on the teacher’s behalf. The Association shall reimburse the School Division for all payments made by the School Division to the teacher or on their behalf while on secondment under this clause. Effective September 1, 2022
13.1 The parties acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively when arranging for mandatory or discretionary leaves and secondments in this article by providing advance notice when possible and committing to making best efforts in resolving challenges.
13.2 A teacher shall be granted leave of absence with pay provided the School Division is reimbursed by the Association for the actual costs of the substitute, including the School Division portion of statutory benefit contributions, to fulfill the duties as an elected or appointed member of the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Board of Trustees, the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board of Directors, or the Association’s Provincial Executive Council, Discipline and Practice Review Committees, and central and local table negotiating committees.
13.3 Upon written request to the Chief Superintendent or designate, the School Division may consider additional Association Leave. The written request shall be provided with as much notice as possible and, where possible, not less than five
Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division.
13.3.1. A teacher elected to the role of Local President shall, in consultation with the school principal, access leave by 1/2 day, full day, or alternate arrangements to a maximum of 0.5 FTE, in order to perform the duties of the office. The Local shall reimburse the School Division for all such release time including salary and benefits.
Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division.
13.3.1. At the request of the Local Association, a teacher who is elected to the office of President of the Local Association shall be granted leave of absence on a scheduled basis, up to a maximum of half (1/2) time, for the school year(s) during which the office is held.
Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the School Division, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the School Division.
13.3.1. President, a release up to zero point two-five (0.25) FTE, secretary, a release time up to zero point one-two-five (0.125) FTE and treasurer, a release time up to zero point one two-five (0.125)
Where the Association requests a secondment for a teacher who is elected to Provincial Executive Council, as the President of a local, or other local official already named in the collective agreement, the teacher shall be seconded on a scheduled basis up to a maximum of the teacher’s FTE provided that the amount of FTE the teacher is seconded is mutually agreed to by the Employer, the teacher, and the Association and is at no cost to the Employer.
13.3.1. A general leave of absence shall be granted to the officers of Local 6. The maximum number of days granted to the Local shall not exceed forty (40) days per school year. The cost of the substitute teachers to be paid by the Local.
