BB. Teacher Allocations and Declining Enrolments
1. Consolidation of schools should only be encouraged and promoted where such consolidation would be beneficial to the academic and social development of the students involved. [Nov/27/08] [JC Feb/09]
2. Consolidation should be undertaken in accordance with an agreed set of guidelines. These guidelines might include:
a) an increased educational opportunity;
b) […]
AA. Educational Finance
1. General
a) Every Canadian has a right to quality education and is, therefore, entitled to participate in a series of educational experiences which enable them to develop their potential.
b) Funds allocated to education are an investment in human resources.
c) Education finance is concerned with the intelligent, equitable, and efficient utilization of human and economic […]
Z. Financial Planning Sessions and Full-Day Financial Information Seminars
1. The NLTA will make provision for an ongoing program of financial planning sessions and financial information seminars through the involvement of Programs and Services staff in branch workshops, branch meetings, and school staff sessions as requested, as well as full-day financial information seminars organized by the NLTA. […]
Y. Cyberconduct and Cyberbullying
1. Definitions
a) Appropriate cyberconduct involves a set of guidelines for behaving appropriately online including all forms of electronic communication. In an educational setting, examples of appropriate cyberconduct include:
maintaining professional standards when communicating with teachers, students, parents, and administrators;
maintaining the confidentiality of information about students, parents, teachers, or administrators;
respecting the rights […]
X. Teacher Stress
The NLTA will provide to the membership information on the identification of the symptoms of stress, suggestions for remediation, and the availability of support agencies, including professional workshops and employee assistance program services.
The NLTA, in cooperation with the Department of Education and school boards, will develop and conduct stress management seminars for […]
W. Hiring of Teachers
In filling vacant positions in accordance with Clause 6.03 of the Provincial Collective Agreement, the following shall apply:
1. a) Positions for the subsequent school year that are known to be vacant by April 15, the school board shall accommodate transfer request(s) from teachers already employed in a permanent contract with the school […]
V. Transfer of Teachers
1. A teacher may be transferred to a comparable position within the same community when it is deemed necessary but shall not be transferred from one community to another without the teacher’s consent. Any transfer may be made with the mutual agreement of the school board and the teacher.
2. In filling vacant positions […]
U. School Preparedness
1. The Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association believes that the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through the Department of Education and the school boards, is responsible for ensuring that all school facilities are in good condition for the start of each school year.
a) Throughout the year, each district shall compile a list of […]
T. Student Assistants
A student assistant is a person who is employed in a school to assist with student-specific needs as identified by the student support services team; including such needs as personal care, portering, lifting, and behaviour management. [Nov/27/08] [JC Feb/09]
Student assistants shall be responsible to the principal of the school.
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S. Auxiliary Personnel in Schools
1. The term “auxiliary personnel” refers to those other than teachers, as defined in the NLTA Act, who function in a supportive role to teachers in the schools and who are neither paid nor hold contracts with a school board. Teacher assistants, library assistants, clerical assistants, audio-visual technicians are example of auxiliary […]
