GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OCCASIONAL TEACHER LOCAL
WELCOMES YOU
Making a Difference Together
LOST PREP
If you are a Daily Occasional Teacher and have lost preparation time, there is a form to complete to ensure that the next time that you are at a particular school that your preparation time is paid back. We are still working on this process for Itinerants so please be patient.
Upcoming Events
Thu, Oct 24Virtual Assessment WorkshopOct 24, 2024, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Virtual Assessment Workshop
Mon, Oct 28GEETF Office, BrantfordOct 28, 2024, 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.GEETF Office, Brantford, 49 Dalkeith Dr, Brantford, ON N3P 1M1, Canada
Tue, Oct 29BrantfordOct 29, 2024, 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Brantford, 111 Sherwood Dr Unit Unit #27, Brantford, ON N3T 6J9, Canada
Thu, Nov 07GEETF Office, BrantfordNov 07, 2024, 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.GEETF Office, Brantford, 49 Dalkeith Dr, Brantford, ON N3P 1M1, Canada
Thu, Jan 02BrantJan 02, 2025, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Brant, 944 Powerline Rd, Brant, ON N3L 0B2, Canada
If you have registered and are unable to attend, please contact our Professional Learning Chair Maryanne Goldsmith.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR
Union Email and Important Dates
Regular EMAIL from your UNION
This is a bargaining year. Prompt and accurate communication is critical!
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LOCAL MEETING DATES
See you in the Fall
October 17 Fall General Meeting
December 4 Seasonal Social
May 21, 2025 Local Annual Meeting
ZOOM CHECK-INS
2024-25
November
January
April
BOARD PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAYS
June 28/24 - Student Achievement and Reflection & Planning
September 13 Health & Safety/Literacy and Math
October 8 Literacy/Math, Violence Prevention, Student well-being
November 15 Curriculum and Assessment
January 20, 2025 Curriculum and Assessment
April 11 Curriculum Assessment/School Safety
June 6 Curriculum and Assessment
June 27 Student Achievement, Reflection and Planning
BOARD HOLIDAYS
September 2 Labour Day
October 14 Thanksgiving
December 23/24 - January 3/25 Winter Break
February 17 Family Day
March 10 - 14 March Break
April 18 Good Friday
April 21 Easter Monday
May 19 Victoria Day
GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ELEMENTARY OCCASSIONAL TEACHERS UNION AT A GLANCE
A Bit of Background
The Grand Erie District School Board Occasional Teachers (GEDSBOT) is the professional and protective organization representing over 450 Occasional teachers employed in the public elementary schools of Haldimand, Norfolk and Brant. All public Occasional elementary teachers in Haldimand Norfolk and Brant are active members of GEDSBOT. We are one of 76 locals across the province. Our Executive Members strive to effectively serve the membership. To learn more about what each Executive Member please meet the team.
All wrapped up until 2026!
We not only provide our members with quality programning and workshops we also offer funds to members to further their education.
CONTACT GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ELEMENTARY OCCASIONAL TEACHERS UNION
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