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GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OCCASIONAL TEACHER LOCAL

WELCOMES YOU

GEDSBOT Welcome
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Making a Difference Together

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New Videos
Do we really need a tunnel?
Long waits for needed help
Class sizes are ballooning
Time to cap class sizes
Ford’s Bingo - kids never win
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Student Supports
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Let’s help students win
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Our kids are worth it
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Upcoming Events

If you have registered and are unable to attend, please contact our Professional Learning Chair Maryanne Goldsmith. 

Provincial Workshop
for you
Hosted in Toronto

 

Putting Young Minds First - An ETFO Symposium on Student Mental Health will be taking place on April 12, 2025.  You can view the flyer here.  Registration opens on February 3, 2025.

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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.

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!

Have you been receiving emails from our Database? 

If not, please subscribe:

https://gedsbot.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=1bd646d3c448704dd5601a424&id=1d26e2271d

LOCAL MEETING DATES

May 21, 2025  Local Annual Meeting

ZOOM CHECK-INS

2025

April

BOARD PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAYS

April 11  Curriculum Assessment/School Safety

June 6  Curriculum and Assessment

June 27  Student Achievement, Reflection and Planning

BOARD HOLIDAYS

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.

MEET THE TEAM

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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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Oscar Wilde

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