Retirement

From: Bertin, Thomas

Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 7:34 AM

To: Klein, John

Cc: Clutterbuck, Katelyn; Silvello, Michael

Subject: Retirement of Bertin, Thomas (Holy Trinity)

Mr. John Klein

Director of Education

Halton Catholic District School Board

802 Drury Lane

Burlington, Ontario

L7R 2Y2

Dear Mr. Klein:

  In compliance with the requirements of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board, I would like to inform you of my intention to retire, effective 5:00 PM on September 30, 2026.  My last date of work will be September 30, 2026.  According to normal Board practice, I will be performing no paid teaching duties after that time.

  My retirement is based upon the understanding and agreement that the Board shall provide me with all salary, benefits and retirement gratuity due to me pursuant to The Education Act, Regulations, and the current Collective Agreement.

  I would appreciate confirmation, in writing, of your acceptance of my intention and of the terms that I have stated.  I also give you permission to release information that is required by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board in processing my pension.

Sincerely,

Tom Bertin

Teacher

Technological Studies/Computer Science Department

Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School

2420 Sixth Line

Oakville, Ontario

L6H 5Z8

V: 905-257-3534, x. 2210 (Voicemail: x. 3002)

F: 905-257-6262

e: bertint at hcdsb dot org

www: tombertin.ca

Instagram: tbertinsclass

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