The manner in which a board contracts with retired teachers is the same as for other teachers. Provisions of local and provincial collective agreements apply the same, and there is entitlement to boards of reference. For example, retired teachers who are re-employed within three months will retain accumulated sick leave credits. Any questions can directed to the SSTA s Employee Relations or Legal Services Departments. Certain parts of the report should help school boards and communities better respond to the needs of children, said Gary Shaddock, President of the SSTA, at the report s release on Wednesday.
School boards know first-hand the many, and increasing, needs of their students.
Schools are the right places to meet needs for education and beyond. We just need extra support to deal with those many health, social and justice issues. We hope the government response to the report will provide that support. The SSTA began work on these concerns with a symposium in 1992. Shaddock said the Association will study the report carefully and wants to be involved in implementing it.