Message From ETT President Joy Lachica: ETFO Central Agreement a Fair Deal We Can Build On
After a difficult period of negotiations and labour action, ETT and ETFO members across the province have ratified the 2019-2022 Central Agreements. This is a fair deal that preserves our Full-Day Kindergarten model, maintains funding for special education, and ensures that there will be no class size increases during the life of the agreement. In […]
ETFO Media Release: ETFO Members Ratify Agreements at Central Bargaining Tables
The following ETFO Media Release was posted on April 28, 2020. Members of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) have voted in favour of accepting central bargaining agreements reached with the Government of Ontario, the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association and the Council of Trustees’ Associations: ETFO’s teacher and occasional teacher members voted 97% […]
1) L-C.8.0. SICK LEAVE (See Part A – Central Terms C6.00 Sick Leave)
Sick days can be used for personal illness, including medical appointments and dental appointments. Teachers will be allocated 11 sick days at 100% salary. Teachers who are less than full- time will receive a pro-rated allocation. Teachers will be allocated an additional 120 Short Term Leave and Disability days paid at 90% (these may be […]
2) C9.00 DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT
Teachers shall use their professional judgment. The parties agree that a teacher’s professional judgement is the cornerstone of assessment and evaluation Teachers may choose from a list of approved diagnostic tools provided by the Board (PPM 155). Teachers decide the frequency and timing of diagnostic assessment. This cannot be dictated by the Board.
3) L – D.1.0 Lunch Period
Teachers have the right to a lunch period of 40 minutes continuous and uninterrupted, free from teaching and non-teaching duties.
4) L – D.16.0 Instructional Time
The length of the instructional day shall be 300 minutes excluding recesses and scheduled intervals between classes, commencing with the start of instruction or opening exercises, whichever occurs first.
5) L – D.15.0 Preparation Time
Every teacher is entitled to 480 minutes of preparation time every 10-day cycle, pro- rated for part-time teachers. Preparation time is for professional activities as determined by the teacher. Preparation time must be scheduled in blocks of no less than 30 minutes—Preparation time may be cancelled in an emergency or to cover for an absent […]
6) L – D.17.0 – Supervision Time
Teachers are required to supervise no more than 80 minutes per 5-day cycle. Assigned supervision appears on the supervision schedule and is any time outside of the instructional day (see L – D.16.0 above) when a teacher is expected by the principal to be in a specific place for the purpose of supervising students. Assigned […]
7) L – D.18.0 – Staff Meetings
There should not be more than 1 staff meeting per month. The schedule of monthly staff meetings should be posted at the beginning of the year. Teachers are expected to attend. Dates must be scheduled at the beginning of the school year. Must last no more than 75 minutes in length. Must begin immediately after […]
8) L – D.22.0 Extra Curricular Activities
Extra-curricular activities are voluntary.
