If you have a documented medical sensitivity to paint, specific chemicals, dust, or other environmental aggravants in the workplace, you should know that the Board keeps a list and will notify people when maintenance or other work is being done at their worksite that may cause them to become ill. The employer will provide the member with a safe place to complete their work.Read more
In a situation where a worker decides to come into school early, work late or come in on a weekend or day off, working alone procedures do not need to be implemented. However, it is important to note that the worker will likely still be considered to be working by WorkSafeBC.Read more
Colleagues, while tracking failure-to-fills in past years, this year we are particularly concerned in having it tracked because of the TTOC shortage but as well as a way to verify if the District is failing to meet its district-wide ratios for LST by having service to those students pulled routinely to cover failure-to-fills -particularly in elementary school.Read more
The Workers’ Compensation Act and Regulations, School Board Policy, and the Collective Agreement require that each district worksite have a Health and Safety Committee. These committees must include members of the STA, the CUPE, and the administration.Read more
Sick leave is a guaranteed right. It does not require prior approval.
If you are sick, call subfinder and book a TOC for the portion of time you are likely to be absent. If it is indeterminate, then use your best judgment. For longer term absences the Board may request medical evidence to support the continuation of your absence. They cannot ask for retroactive evidence. You are not required to give your principal details of your medical condition, and there is no need to complete a Leave of Absence form.Read more
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Snow in Surrey seems to have become a more common occurrence over the past few years. Board policy 5207.2 defines snow removal procedures. In a nutshell, plowing will occur when there is more than 6 inches of snow. Grounds crew and contractors are dispersed in each zone in a prioritized order. Schools with physically disabled students and/or no daytime janitorial staff are the highest priority. Each school should have de-icer pellets and snow shovels.Read more
There are a variety of professional and educational opportunities available for BCTF members. Check the BCTF’s list of opportunities to find their current offerings.Read more
