SAANICH TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION
May 2017
S.T.A. in TOUCH
A Newsletter of the Saanich Teachers’ Association -- BCTF Members of Local #63 (Saanich)
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-Deryck Ball, STA-In-Touch Editor
CONTENTS
PRESIDENT’S REPORT................................................................................................................................... 2
ELECTIONS: VOTE!! ................................................................................................................................................ 2
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: 2017-2018 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE .................................................................................. 2
SPRING STAFFING: .................................................................................................................................................... 3
STAFF COMMITTEE CORNER ........................................................................................................................ 3
SCHOOL UNION REPRESENTATIVE TRAINING .................................................................................................................. 3
E.15.1 ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
PROGRAM REPORT ...................................................................................................................................... 4
YOU’RE INVITED! STA/SAA RETIREMENT BANQUET .................................................................................................. 4
2016/2017 RETIREES ........................................................................................................................................... 5
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT ....................................................................................................... 6
SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT .............................................................................................................................. 8
SOCIAL JUSTICE DATES FOR MAY & JUNE ...................................................................................................................... 8
CONTEST ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
LET’S GET SOCIAL!........................................................................................................................................ 8
IMPORTANT DATES FOR STA TEACHERS ....................................................................................................... 9
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S.T.A. IN TOUCH
May 2017
President’s Report
by Don Peterson
Elections:
VOTE!!
I can not stress enough, the importance of getting out to vote. It should be no surprise to any teacher, when I
say public education has not done well under the Liberal government. The most significant positive changes to
education in BC has come about through the courts. Government should be making positive decisions on
education. Not decisions that require us to take them to court. Just weeks after being re-elected 4 years ago,
the Liberal government started talking about a 10-year contract that would
have included pay increases that were to be indexed to some other public
sector unions. I can not imagine another 4 years with Christy Clark. Today, the
polls are saying that the Liberals have a 50% chance of forming another majority
government. If they get in, I wonder what attacks we face in the weeks to come.
Please get out and vote. Please share what you know about education,
encourage your friends to vote.
Annual General Meeting: 2017-2018 Executive Committee
The following members have been elected to be on your Executive Committee for 2017-2018:
President:
Don Peterson
1st Vice President:
Paul Ledet
2nd Vice President:
Michael MacEwan
Secretary:
Sarah Loeb
Treasurer:
Elaine Ting
Local Representatives:
Luanne Marchand, Elaine Ting
Professional Development Chair: Holly Mair & Maren Chapman
Program:
Luanne Marchand
Professional Communication: Deryck Ball
Social Justice:
Amanda Byrne-Jungen & Angie Noel
Health and Safety:
Les Lowe
First Nations:
Ginny Underwood
TTOC Representatives:
Christa Cowie & Natasha McDowell
Bargaining:
Mark Skanks
Members-at-Large:
Rhayna Archer, Sue Paltiel, and Vacant
I would like to give a special thanks to the outgoing 1st Vice President, Jeffrey Bishop. This year Jeffrey
competently chaired all our meetings, and took time out of his personal and professional schedule to make
himself available to the Association. I hope to see Jeffrey back on the executive in the future.
The final vacant Member at Large position will be filled at the June 7th, 2017, Representative Assembly.
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May 2017
PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONTINUED
Spring Staffing:
The first round of mobility postings has already come out. There are 38
positions currently posted. Most of them are full time positions. Most of these
positions are from the need for more enrolling teachers because of the
implementation of our restored language. Please take note that there has
been a change in how you apply for postings. You now have to order the jobs
that you apply for in order or preference. This is a new process, and if you
encounter any challenges with this new process, please let me know and I can
pass that information on to HR.
Mobility postings are “Round 1” but really they come before AND after the NOIL round. After this first round of
mobility postings, NOIL letters will be coming out. I don’t know where the lines will be at the three levels yet.
Once the letters are out, those teachers are invited to a meeting which explains the process and are provided
with a list of all teachers from the most senior NOILed teacher down. It is important for teachers, particularly
those who are qualified at more than one level, to look at this list carefully. If there is a teacher junior to you
who has been excluded from the NOIL process who holds a job that you could do, you have the opportunity to
challenge that exclusion.
If you do receive a NOIL, I encourage you to attend the NOIL meeting to better understand the process. If you
don’t, I encourage you to look over the Staffing LOU on the ESS page, and ask your staff rep to clarify any
questions you might have.
Staff Committee Corner
by Don Peterson
School Union Representative Training
Please be sure that there is a representative from your school attending the May 15 th, 2017 SURT.
The focus of this day will be to create a greater understanding of the restored language.
The AGM passed the following motion on Wednesday:
The AGM recommends that staff at all schools elect their STA representatives and staff committee
chair for the 2017/2018 school year prior to the end of the 2016/2017 school year.
We are asking that you elect your staff committee chair and STA representative before the end of the school
year. If you know who your reps will be, before May 15th, 2017, consider having them attend our SURT on May
15th, 2017.
E.15.1 The administrative officer in consultation with the Staff Committee or staff shall meet
prior to May 15 as part of the school planning process for the upcoming school year for the
purpose of discussing the timetable and staff assignments available for the next school year and,
if necessary, any new or existing teaching positions that require filling in the school.
I brought up this clause last month. By May 15 th, 2017, administration should have consulted with either the
Staff Committee or the whole staff about the school planning process for next year.
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May 2017
Program Report
by Luanne Marchand
YOU’RE INVITED! STA/SAA Retirement Banquet
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May 2017
2016/2017 RETIREES
Beverly Barradell…………….……..Learning Services
Brent Birney……………….....….….Stelly’s
Diane Bocking……………………....KELSET
Beth Boyd……………………...……Brentwood
Keven Elder (SAA)…………………Superintendent
Elaine Ethier…..……….………..….SIDES
Joe Grewal (SAA)……………….....Lochside
Mark Guiguet (SAA)……..…….…..Prospect Lake
Dale Jarvis (SAA)……..……….…..Brentwood
Steve Jones……..……………...…..S.I.D.E.S.
Laureen Lepicq………….……..…..Bayside
Penny Lim…………………………..Stelly’s
Sheila Parks……………………..….Claremont
Suzanne Perry……………..…….....Deep Cove
Jean Prevost……………..……...….Royal Oak
Valerie Shantz……..……….…...…..North Saanich
April Sneddon*..……………...……..Royal Oak
Kathleen Stefani………..…….….....Secondment
Thirell Trottier….………….…………KELSET
Jill Wilson……………..……….........S.I.D.E.S.
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May 2017
Professional Development Report
by Holly Mair
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May 2017
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT CONTINUED
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May 2017
Social Justice Report
Social Justice Dates for May & June
Contest
This will be the last Contest Question for the 2016/17 school year.
Answer the question below correctly to be entered in the draw for a prize.
This month’s question: What date is this year’s Retirement Banquet at the Beach House?
Please email your answer to Deryck Ball [email protected] by Monday, May 29, 2017.
Good Luck!
Let’s Get Social!
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If you have any feedback on this newsletter, or would like to submit an article, please contact: Deryck Ball
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S.T.A. IN TOUCH
May 2017
IMPORTANT DATES FOR STA TEACHERS
1 HR TO FACILITATE PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS RE: STUDENT PROGRESS
DATES
Brentwood Elementary
Nov 9
Nov 10
Mar 1
Mar 2
Cordova Bay Elementary
Oct 18
Oct 19
Oct 20
Feb 9
Deep Cove Elementary
Oct 19
Oct 20
Oct 21
Mar 8
Keating Elementary
Nov 1
Nov 2
Feb 27
Feb 28
KELSET Elementary
Oct 6
Nov 23
Nov 24
Mar 2
Lochside Elementary
Nov 1
Nov 2
Nov 3
Mar 9
Prospect Lake Elementary
Oct 4
Oct 5
Oct 6
Mar 2
Sidney Elementary
Sept 21
Sept 22
Oct 20
Mar 9
Bayside Middle
Sept 15
Oct 12
Oct 13
May 18
North Saanich Middle
Sept 21
Sept 22
Oct 20
Feb 23
Royal Oak Middle
Oct 18
Oct 19
Feb 15
May 25
Claremont Secondary
Sept 29
Nov 24
Feb 9
May 4
Parkland Secondary
Sept 15
Nov 24
Feb 16
May 11
Stelly's Secondary
Sept 29
Nov 23
Feb 15
Apr 27
ALL SCHOOLS (TWO WEEK SPRING BREAK/SCHOOL CLOSURE IMPLEMENTED)
Friday, October 21, 2016
Province Wide
Monday, November 14, 2016
School Based
Monday, January 30, 2017
Curriculum Implementation
Friday, February 24, 2017
Tri-District
Monday, March 6, 2017
School Based
Friday, April 28, 2017
School Based
Monday, May 8, 2017
Ministry Priorities
LAST DAY OF CLASSES: THURSDAY, JUNE 29TH, 2017
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