Saturday, May 30
8:30 Breakfast, business to follow
Delta Waterfront Hotel, SSM

We’re pleased to welcome Occasional Teachers to our Spring Annual Meeting. Join us for meaningful conversation, shared insights, and a complimentary breakfast as we come together as a community. RSVP by May 22.

Constitution Amendments
Proposed constitutional amendments must be submitted to the Local office no later than the end of day on Thursday, April 30.  The AOTL constitution can be found here.

Members may hear from school administration about upcoming classroom walkthroughs in selected schools over the coming weeks (White Pines, Korah, Superior Heights, Northern Heights, River View, Isabel Fletcher, and Ben R McMullin).

These visits are being described by the Board as non-evaluative and intended to support administrator learning. Small groups of administrators may enter classrooms briefly (approximately 15 minutes) to observe instructional practices. They are expected to be as unobtrusive as possible and will not engage directly with educators.

If you are in a classroom during a walkthrough:

• continue your lesson as usual
• you are not expected to interact with the visitors
• these visits are not part of any appraisal or evaluation process.

If you experience anything that feels inconsistent with this messaging (e.g., feedback tied to the visit or follow-up questions about your teaching), please reach out so we can support you.

Members who plan to apply for Employment Insurance (EI) during March Break (March 16–20) should submit their claim starting on their last day of work. You do not need to wait for your Record of Employment (ROE) before applying.

ROEs for Occasional Teachers will be submitted electronically to Service Canada and are expected to be available in your My Service Canada Account by March 30. If you have questions, the ADSB Payroll Office will remain open during the break from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

ADSB will soon be contacting employees regarding recent legislation requiring all school board employees to complete a new Police Record Check every five years. Deadlines to comply will be based on the employee’s birth month.

We encourage members to wait for further information from ADSB regarding the application process and how to submit documentation to Human Resources.

Timesheets for the date range Dec 11 – 24 should be submitted to the Payroll Office by NOON on Friday, December 19. Those who submit timesheets late will receive their pay on January 21.

ADSB will automatically submit a Record of Employment on your behalf to Service Canada on January 8, 2026. It is not necessary to contact Payroll to request a ROE.

If you have any questions, please email ac.no1778013308.bsda1778013308@llor1778013308yap1778013308 or call 705-945-7111. The payroll office is closed Dec 22 – Jan 1.

What do I do on days when buses are cancelled?

If safety allows, make a reasonable effort to report to work.

If you are unable to report to work because of weather, notify the principal as soon as possible. Make reasonable efforts to report to work if it becomes safe to do so. LTOs may have alternate sites — check with your admin.

You won’t lose pay or sick leave if inclement weather prevents you from reporting to work. Your safety comes first — period.

Join us for our Fall General Meeting to to find out what’s new in education, set our yearly budget, ask questions, meet new colleagues, and win some prizes!

Saturday, October 25
Delta Waterfront Hotel, SSM
8:30 breakfast, 9:00 business

Please RSVP by October 17.

We provide mileage for people who must travel to Sault Ste. Marie, and an accommodation subsidy for anyone coming from over 125km away. Please contact Sue (ac.lt1778013308oa@pv1778013308) for more information.

Are you staring to plan for retirement? It’s never to early to start making a plan! OTIP and Educators Financial Group has you covered.

These free workshops are open to members and spouses. As a courtesy, refreshments will be provided when possible.

Have you been wondering how you can get more involved in your union? We’re looking for members like you to step into important roles on the following committees:

• Collective Bargaining
• Equity & Status of Women
• Professional Learning
• Member Engagement

Committee work is a great way to make your voice heard, help shape our local priorities, and connect with your colleagues.

Deadline to Apply: Thursday, September 18

We are looking for two members to assist with auditing our financial records over the summer. This role requires no prior experience and involves about two hours of work. Each committee member will receive a $150 gift card in appreciation.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact the Local office by Monday, June 30.