2023-25 Executive Elections

The window for election nominations closed on April 22. The following nominations were received:

PresidentRyan Geick
Vice PresidentSue Geick
TreasurerErika Vecchio
SecretaryKeri Simm
Member at LargeKim Whitmore

As there were no other nominations for the above positions during the nominations window, all positions will be acclaimed. We would like to extend our thanks to Nichole Stewart Murray for serving as Elections Chair this year.

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AOTL Spring Annual Meeting

Saturday, May 6
The Water Tower Inn, SSM
8:30 Breakfast, Business to Follow

All elementary occasional teachers, daily or long-term, are welcome! 

  • Enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast
  • Receive the annual reports of the Officers
  • Vote on proposed changes to our Constitution
  • Elect your Executive
  • Win prizes!

See more details in our Events calendar.

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Missed Prep Periods

Attention Daily OTs! Have you been directed by a principal to teach through the regularly-scheduled prep period of the teacher you were replacing? 

We want to know about it. 

Please fill out our new AOTL Missed Prep Questionnaire each time this happens to you.

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Women’s Yoga Retreat

The Equity and Status of Women Committee invites you to a Women’s Yoga Retreat. Enjoy one hour of gentle yoga followed by a delicious lunch at The Water Tower Inn.

Saturday, April 1
4 All Yoga Studio – 450 Albert Street (Marconi Club)
Yoga (11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) | Lunch (12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.)

The cost to attend is $10 and is open to all those that identify as women. Please register by Thursday March 23 at 5:00 p.m.

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Oxfam Canada Donation

We are pleased to share that ETFO Algoma Occasional Teacher Local has made a $250.00 donation to Oxfam Canada to support the humanitarian earthquake relief efforts in Turkey and Syria. The amount will be matched by the ETFO Provincial Office.

If you are able to consider a donation to this important cause, you can donate here or by phone at 1-800-466-9326.

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ADSB Kilometrage Claim

If you are teaching in an assignment that requires travel with your personal vehicle between multiple sites, you can claim the mileage through ADSB.

For clarification, this collective agreement entitlement does not apply to daily occasional teachers who accept two half-day assignments at different locations.

To make a mileage claim, please use the form below and submit it to ac.no1711693851.bsda1711693851@pa1711693851.

ADSB Kilometrage Claim Form (PDF, 36 KB) ADSB Kilometrage Claim Form (PDF, 36 KB)
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Join us for our Fall General Meeting!

Date: Saturday, October 22
Place: The Water Tower Inn, Sault Ste Marie
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

A complimentary delicious breakfast will be served at 9:00 a.m. with business to begin at 9:30 a.m. We hope that you will join us to find out what’s new in education, set our yearly budget, ask questions, meet new colleagues, and win some prizes!

RSVP HERE no later than October 12 at 5:00 p.m. We kindly ask that you RSVP in advance for food planning purposes.

Motions to ETFO Annual Meeting
According to our constitution, those wanting to submit motions to the Federation’s Annual Meeting in August 2023 must forward them to the Local Executive two weeks prior to the Local’s Fall General Meeting. Please submit any proposed motions to Ryan no later than Saturday, October 8 at 5:00 p.m.

Mileage & Accommodation Reimbursements
Members travelling from out-of-town and whose home postal code does not begin with P6A, P6B, or P6C will be provided with a round-trip mileage reimbursement of 25 cents/km. Additionally, members travelling in excess of 150 km one-way to reach Sault Ste. Marie will be eligible for a $100 reimbursement toward overnight accommodation costs. If you require accommodation reimbursement, please contact Sue Geick (ac.lt1711693851oa@pv1711693851) who will be happy to assist you.

Will you have little ones in your care? Please know that they are more than welcome to join us — just let us know!

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Paid Mandatory H&S Training

ADSB occasional teachers must complete mandatory health & safety training, and you have likely received an email from the Board outlining the requirements.  Please complete the online training via your Employee Portal > Courses Online > Courses. 

You will be paid for a half-day if you complete the training by the deadline of September 30, 2022

The Board can see who has completed the training, so neither timesheets nor the printing of completion certificates are not required.  Please refer to your Board email for more information.

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Call for Standing Committees

We’re looking for individuals who are interested in volunteering some time and taking a more active role in our union! Apply today for one of our yearly standing committees:

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

Applications will be accepted until Thursday, Sept 8 at 5:00 pm.

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