OSSTF D10 Occasional Teachers

Occasional Teachers

Annual General Meeting

On Wednesday, May 22, starting at 4:00 pm, the OSSTF District 10 Occasional Teachers’ Annual General Meeting will be held at the District Office (50 Ube Drive, Sarnia). Refreshments will be available and mileage will be paid as per Federation guidelines.

This is an election year. Vacancies on the Occasional Teacher Executive will be filled for a two-year term for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. These are important roles that don't require a huge time commitment to get you involved in local union work. Please reach out if you have any questions about the amount of work or what these positions entail.

Please RSVP by Friday, May 17, 2024 if you plan to attend. In your reply, please also indicate any applicable accommodation needs for full participation.

Annual Meeting of District Assembly (AMDA)

If you are someone who is looking to learn more or find more ways to get engaged with the District, please consider attending our Annual Meeting of the District Assembly (AMDA) as an Occasional Teacher Delegate. The Occasional Teacher Branch is entitled to six (6) Delegates to attend. Attending does not mean you are signing up for future commitments, but rather this is an excellent opportunity to come out and learn more about your union and District.

The plan is for AMDA to be held in person on Wednesday, May 15 in Dresden, and more information can be found at http://osstfd10.ca/AMDA.html.

If you are interested in attending AMDA or have any further questions, please contact the District office (office@osstfd10.ca) or email me at otpresident@osstfd10.ca by April 3rd.

Occasional Teachers' Executive 2022-24

President: Chloe McKinnon
Vice-President: Sarah Gordon
Secretary: Erica Renneboog
Treasurer: Erica Laker

New Member Information

Important Information for Occasional Teachers

Collective Agreement

Occasional Teachers should familiarize themselves with the Collective Agreement between the LKDSB and OSSTF District 10. While Article L39 - Occasional Teachers is specific to Occasional Teachers, many more Articles apply as well.. Have a question? Ask an OSSTF Branch President at any school site, or contact the District Office. OSSTF representatives sometimes have a different understanding of the contract than school officials—We’re all here to help.

Removal from the Roster

The Collective Agreement requires that a member must work at least one day in the secondary panel to stay on the Occasional Teachers’ Roster the following school year (L39.05.7) . Working in the Elementary panel does not qualify. Additionally, members must complete an annual form provided by the LKDSB, prior to May 31 each year, confirming their intention to remain on the Roster (L39.05.6). PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THESE REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory Online Training/Declarations

ALL employees are required to complete mandatory e-training on the Board's Our Training Room website (https://www.ourtrainingroom.com). Log in with your LKDSB.net email address and password to complete the various courses and declarations in your agenda. Failure to complete agenda items within required timeframes could constitute removal from the Occasional Teachers' Roster.

Professional Development

Occasional teachers are welcome to attend all Professional Development events organized by the Lambton Kent District School Board and are encouraged to do so.

Benefits

Please see the FAQ section of the OSSTF Benefits website for helpful information about OT/LTO eligibility for benefits.
Note: Benefits for LTOs end on the last day of their long-term assignment (i.e. June 30)

OSSTF Perks for Members - Edvantage

As a member of OSSTF you can receive many discounts through Edvantage. Members are encouraged to check their website (www.edvantage.ca) to see what companies or services they offer.

Occasional Teachers

Annual General Meeting

Annual Meeting of District Assembly (AMDA)

New Member Information

Important Information for Occasional Teachers

Additional Information and Publications