Fall General Meeting

Saturday, October 31
Delta Hotel, SSM
8:30 Breakfast, business to follow

Join us for breakfast, a few updates from AOTL, and a chance to catch up with your fellow occasional teachers. It’s also a great opportunity to ask questions, share your thoughts, and find out what’s happening with your union.

Resolutions for the 2027 ETFO Annual Meeting should be submitted to Ryan by October 17.

We offer mileage to anyone travelling into Sault Ste. Marie, and we’ll arrange free accommodations for anyone driving more than 125 km to get here.

And breakfast is on us! Just please RSVP before October 24 so we know how many people to expect.

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PRS Matters Bulletins

ETFO has created three new PRS Matters bulletins that explore professional boundaries in digital communication, the use of digital tools and learning platforms, and strategies for managing harmful online content and protecting your professional reputation.

These bulletins will help you steer clear of common pitfalls, protect your professional reputation, and make informed decisions when engaging in digital spaces.

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QECO Category Upgrading Timelines

AOTL reminds you to ensure your QECO Statement of Evaluation is up to date, as it determines salary grid placement for both permanent and long-term occasional (LTO) positions.

You can apply for upgrading advice or re-evaluation annually, including for qualifications earned outside Ontario.

Important Deadlines

  • New employees: You have 60 calendar days from your date of hire to provide your QECO statement (or proof of application) to HR. If you submit proof of application, you must then provide your QECO statement within 14 days of receiving it.

  • Existing employees seeking a category upgrade: If you have completed a course and wish to move to a higher category, you must submit a new QECO statement (or proof of application) to ADSB before October 31. If you submit proof of application, you must then provide your upgraded QECO statement to HR within 14 days of receiving it.

Don’t miss the deadlines! If you are in a LTO assignment and meet the applicable timelines, your salary adjustment will be retroactive to the beginning of your assignment. If you miss the deadlines, the adjustment will take effect in the month following HR’s receipt of your QECO documentation.

If you’ve recently completed additional qualifications, now is a good time to check whether you’re eligible for a category upgrade.

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