Bridge positions are multi-day assignments at the beginning of the school year intended to bridge the time between the first day of school and the day in which the LTO or permanent assignment is filled. Bridge positions will be offered to occasional teachers on the basis of seniority, qualifications, and availability.

To indicate your interest in being offered a fall Bridge Position, please review and complete the Bridge Position Form by June 30. The form can be found in your Employee Portal > Forms Online > Forms.

As of June 5, Algoma Public Health (APH) has no reported Algoma district Measles cases that have resulted in any school exposures.

In the event of a future exposure, any staff member in the school during the exposure period who cannot provide evidence of immunity may need to be excluded from school until their potential infectious period is over.

Members are recommended to review their immunization record and have it available should a case be confirmed in a school.

Congratulations to the winners of our Collective Agreement Scavenger Hunt, who each won a $50 gift card to Indigo. Winners were drawn by random lot at our Spring Annual Meeting.

Sarah Duggan
Len Peake
Naomi Wang
Laura Waters

Thanks to everyone who participated!

The nomination period for positions on our 2025-2027 Local Executive has now closed. The following candidates have been elected by acclamation:

• Ryan Geick – President
• Sue Geick – Vice President
• Erika Vecchio – Treasurer
• Kim Whitmore – Secretary
• Pam Miller – Member at Large

We thank these members for stepping forward to serve in leadership roles, and we look forward to their contributions in the coming term.

Thank you to Nichole Stewart Murray for serving as Elections Chair.

Saturday, May 24
8:30 breakfast, Business to follow
The Water Tower Inn, SSM

All elementary occasional teachers are invited to join us for a complimentary breakfast and attend our 2025 Spring Annual Meeting!

Thought about getting involved?

Share your voice and OT expertise by joining the local leadership team. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025-27 term. Elections will be held for President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Member-at-Large positions.

To submit your nomination, contact Nichole Stewart-Murray, Elections Chair (moc.l1750177346iamg@1750177346yarru1750177346msln1750177346) with the names and email addresses of a mover and seconder. Copy your mover and seconder when you submit your nomination to Nichole. The nomination window closes May 10 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Elections will be held at our Spring AGM.

Constitution Amendments

Proposed constitutional amendments must be submitted to the Local office no later than the end of day on Thursday, April 24. The AOTL constitution can be found here.

We’re inviting AOTL members to participate in an important campaign on workplace violence.  Your story will remain anonymous.

Please take a moment to Share Your Voice To Stop Violence.  We encourage you to speak openly about how workplace violence has impacted your well-being.  Please avoid using specific names of students, staff, or schools to help keep the process confidential for everyone.

Your input is vital to creating safer schools.  If you have any questions or need support filling out the form, don’t hesitate to reach out.

To accommodate the Ontario Elections, the PA Day originally scheduled on March 28, 2025 will now occur on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

The PA Day scheduled for March 28th, 2025, is cancelled, and students will attend school on that day.

Powley Day in Ontario, observed on September 19, commemorates the Supreme Court of Canada’s 2003 decision in R. v. Powley, which affirmed Métis rights to harvest under Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982.

Teaching Resources available here.

We’re looking for enthusiastic occasional teachers to join our local committees!  This is a great opportunity to get involved, make a difference, and help shape the direction of our local. 

No previous experience is necessary — just a willingness to contribute and learn.  Committees generally meet once or twice each year in the evening. 

If you’re interested, please fill out this short form by September 18.

Welcome back to a brand new school year!

As we step into September, we want to extend our best wishes to all of you for a productive, happy, and safe start. Whether you’re beginning a new assignment or returning to familiar places, we hope this year brings positive experiences and professional growth.

Let’s continue supporting one another and working together to ensure the success and well-being of our students and ourselves.

Here’s to a great year ahead!