Soon you should no longer have to simply imagine having a maximum of 25 students in secondary English classes, or 1-15 ratios for Integration Support Teachers. Staff reps are encouraged to hold a study session with teachers at your school to review the language and what it will mean at your site. Those of you who worked prior to our language being stripped, this is an opportunity to share your experiences with colleagues about teaching prior to 2002.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
The BCTF operates its own Salary Indemnity Plan, providing both short-term and long-term benefits to members disabled from employment as a result of illness or accident. The BCTF Salary Indemnity Plan is a mandatory benefit to which all members contribute.Read more
All STA members and their immediate family members have access to the Employee Family Assistance program, a confidential and voluntary service that provides practical support. Read more
If you are planning to return to work after an extended absence, if you have been disabled in a way that will affect your ability to perform your job, or if you believe that you require assistance in maintaining your current assignment for medical reasons, then you may be eligible for the BCTF Health & Wellnless Program. This program is designed to support teachers during their return to work, to help reduce the likely hood of recurrent absences, and to maximize their recovery from disability.Read more
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
