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Moving Forward as a Catholic Community of Hope IFITH November 3, 2008 Subjects: T 1. SAINTS OF THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD H DIRECTOR’S 2. BOARD OFFICE CLOSURES CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR--repeat E BULLETIN 3. CUPE LOCAL 1280 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 4. CATEGORY UPGRADING FORM, SECONDARY TEACHERS--repeat 2008-2009 5. CATEGORY UPGRADING FORM, ELEMENTARY TEACHERS--repeat In a school community 6. REMEMBRANCE DAY VIDEOS & DVDS--repeat formed by Catholic 7. EDUCATION & COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR--repeat beliefs and traditions, 8. GETTING READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL --repeat our Mission is to 9. EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS EVENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH educate students DISABILITIES--repeat to their full potential 10. TCDSB GOES GREEN--repeat 11. ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH ANGELS 12. EVENT NOTICES - Cardinal Carter’s Showcase 2008--repeat Peacemaking - ‘Bressani’ presentation--repeat Virtue for the - CUPE Members Appreciation Night--repeat Month of November - Canadian Aboriginal Festival Education Day—repeat - Staff Arts Christmas Concert - Dante Alighieri’s An Evening with Fr. Stan Fortuna--repeat - Dante Alighieri’s “Faith On” - OECTA Pension Workshop--repeat 13 SHARING OUR GOOD NEWS - Cardinal Leger Catholic School - St. Matthew Catholic School - St. Ursula Catholic School - Blessed Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School - St. Joseph’s Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School The year of St. Paul - Dante Alighieri Academy - Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School - TCDSB Principals and Vice-Principals 14. MEMORIALS Faith in Your Child 15. BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS The Toronto Catholic District 16. CURRICULUM & ACCOUNTABILITY - Linking Assessment and Instructions Conference School Board educates close to - Leadership Course in Race and Ethnic Relations Multiculturalism 90,000 students from diverse - Healthy Active Living and Learning Centres cultures and language backgrounds in its 201 Catholic elementary and secondary …….Cont’d schools and serves 475,032 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Catholic school supporters across Toronto Catholic District School Board, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6E8 the City of Toronto Telephone: 416-222-8282 PLEASE ENSURE THAT A COPY OF THE WEEKLY DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN IS MADE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL STAFF #10 November 3, 2008 …continued Subjects: - 17. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Recognizing the Early Signs of Teenage Depression & Bipolar Disorder—repeat - Institute of Theology of St. Augustine’s Seminary’s Courses--repeat - Evolutionary Faith, The Canadian Forum on Theology & Education-- repeat - AQ Courses in Religious Education in Israel 18. APPLICATIONS – FOR IMMEDIATE POSTING CUPE LOCAL 1328 SBESS - Library Technician—various - Head Secretary—various - Secretary—various - Clerk Typist—various - Secretary--various - Awards - Posting Bid Form CUPE LOCAL 1280 - Assistant Caretaker--various - Head Caretaker Pre-Qualifying Test Registration Form, Test Process & Textbook Purchase Information Sheet--repeat - Awards For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 10 SUBJECT: 1 November 3, 2008 The Saints of the Toronto Catholic District School Board We Celebrate with the following schools on their Saint/Name-sake Feast Day: November 2 – 8 St. Malachy – November 3 St. Martin de Porres – November 3 St. Charles Borromeo – November 4 St. Elizabeth – November 5 For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 10 November 3, 2008 SUBJECT: 2 BOARD OFFICE CLOSURES CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR The Board’s offices will be closed from Noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 through January 1, 2009. Employees will return to work following the Christmas Break on Friday, January 2, 2009. Employees affected by the above closures are all twelve-month office, clerical and technical staff covered by the collective agreement with CUPE Local 1328 as well as all non-union administrative and management staff. Employees may schedule January 2nd as a vacation day with the approval of their immediate supervisor. The closure of Board offices will be in accordance with Article 10.05(b) of the collective agreement with CUPE Local 1328 covering office, clerical and technical employees. Work schedules for caretaking, maintenance and warehouse staff will be announced directly to those employees covered by the CUPE Local 1280 collective agreement by way of separate notice. Remaining staff will be subject to the closure of schools in accordance with their respective collective agreements. For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 10 November 3, 2008 SUBJECT: 3 ALL CUPE 1280 STAFF 2008 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Below please find a list detailing the work schedule for the upcoming Christmas period: Monday, December 22 Regular Work Day 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday, December 23 Regular Work Day 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday, December 24th Christmas Eve 7:00 am to Noon (1/2 day) Thursday, December 25 Christmas Day Board Closed Friday, December 26 Boxing Day Board Closed Monday, December 29th Regular Work Day 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday, December 30 Regular Work Day 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday, December 31 New Year’s Eve 7:00 am to Noon (1/2 day) Thursday, January 1 New Year’s Day Board Closed Friday, January 2 Regular Work Day 7:00 am to 4:00 pm School commences on Monday January 5, 2008. Custodial staff maybe required to adjust their working hours to cover the following; Day Care facilities, Day Camps, Permits, or Construction projects. On Friday, January 2, 2009, custodial staff working at Administrative Sites and High School Locations may be required to return to their regular scheduled shifts. In such cases, custodial staff must review the requirements with their respective Service Quality Supervisor to ensure appropriate coverage. Please contact your respective supervisor to schedule any remaining vacation or approved lieu time for 2008. Carryover of 2008 vacation or lieu time is not permitted. Once the vacation or lieu time has been approved, the absence must be reported by the individual employee by contacting the Facilities Support Centre 222-8282 extension 5390, press “1” for reporting an absence. Although every effort is made to accommodate all vacation requests, submissions made after the deadline of December 12, 2008 will be accommodated only when it does not interfere with the existing schedule. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very happy and safe holiday season. For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 10 November 3, 2008 SUBJECT: 4a CATEGORY UPGRADING FORM SECONDARY TEACHERS ONLY The following instructions are applicable strictly to Secondary Teachers (members of TSU). If you have taken additional courses during the summer or are in the process of taking additional courses this school year and will be completed within this school year, and are also in the process of obtaining an evaluation from QECO, please read carefully the following instructions as to how to apply for a salary adjustment. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Please print and complete TWO (2) copies of the attached category upgrading form. 2. Please send ONE (1) copy of the category upgrading form via your school courier, regular mail, or FAX to Human Resources, Attention: Secondary Teaching Division FAX # 416-512-3048. 3. Retain ONE (1) copy of the category upgrading form for your files, when you have received the Statement of Evaluation from Q.E.C.O. and the explanatory letter, please send copies of these documents together with the category upgrading form via your school courier, regular mail, or FAX to Human Resources, Attention: Secondary Teaching Division FAX # 416-512-3048. NOTE: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE DEADLINE DATES ON THE ATTACHED CATEGORY UPGRADE FORM. The category upgrading form must be received in Human Resources no later than November 30, 2008 in order to receive a retroactive adjustment to your salary to September 1, 2008. To qualify for a retroactive salary adjustment to September 1, 2008, the QECO statements must be received in Human Resources no later than March 1, 2009. NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED IF RECEIVED AFTER THE INDICATED DEADLINE DATES. The category upgrading form must be received in Human Resources no later than March 1, 2009 in order to receive a retroactive adjustment to your salary to the beginning of the second semester. To qualify for a retroactive salary adjustment to the beginning of the second semester, the QECO statements must be received in Human Resources no later than May 30, 2009. NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED IF RECEIVED AFTER THE INDICATED DEADLINE DATES. For further information, please refer to Articles 3.04 & 3.05 of the TSU Collective Agreement. Should you have any questions regarding completion of this form, please contact 416-222-8282 ext. 2201 Human Resources will confirm receipt of this Category Upgrading form by Board e-mail. Once you receive your QECO Evaluation, please forward to Human Resources and confirmation of receipt will be sent by Board e-mail. (Revised – September 2008) For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN for your welfare…,to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 10 November 3, 2008 SUBJECT: 4b SECONDARY TEACHER (TSU) CATEGORY UPGRADING AND/OR ADDITION OF DEGREE ALLOWANCE FORM This form is strictly for Secondary Teachers (members of TSU). Complete the following form and submit by the deadline dates indicated below to apply for a category upgrading or additional allowance. For further information, please refer to Articles 3.04 & 3.05 of the TSU Collective Agreement.