FAQ

How do I know if my extra-curricular activity counts towards my extra-curricular day?

Here is how it is currently defined in our collective agreement.

(a) "Extra-curricular activities" means student-related athletic, social, recreational and cultural activities, occurring outside the normal school day, but does not include activities related to academic or instructional matters or curriculum subjects outside the normal school day, whether such occur alone or with students, parents or administrative staff, such as (without limitation) staff meetings, parent/teacher meetings, committee work, in-service sessions, marking and setting examinations, or marking school assignments.

You also need to make sure your local administrator has approved the activity and is aware you will be counting as part of the total hours required to get your day.

(c) An eligible extra-curricular activity is an activity, which has received prior approval from the school principal.

Where do I find the Collective Agreement?

Click on the menu on the left of this page entitled “Collective Agreement” or click on the menu on the left of this page entitled “Library”. You will find it in an alphabetical list.

Where do I find the PD Funding Application?

Click on the menu on the left of this page entitled "Professional Development" or click on the menu on the left of this page entitled “Library”. You will find it in an alphabetical list.

Can I change my life insurance?

A window of opportunity opens from time to time during which you can make changes to your life insurance policy. This includes when you have a 'life changing event" such as marriage, divorce, birth of child etc. There may also be an opportunity to change your coverage when a "general window of importunity' opens up. Notices of such opportunities are normally sent to all employees.

How do I know what Blue Cross benefits I have?

If you haven’t done so yet please visit:

Blue Cross eService and register to see a personal list of your benefits and what you have used to date.

Do I get a prep?

As per Article 18 of your Collective Agreement all teachers in the St. James-Assiniboia School Division are entitled to one preparation period per day. While some teachers, such as classroom teachers, are usually assigned to a fixed timetable prep, other teachers (Resource, Guidance, Reading Recovery etc.) may have a more flexible timetable allowing for a more fluid assignment of prep time.

When do I have to give my notice of resignation?

If you would like to retire/resign at the end of the calendar year (December 31st) you must give your notice no later than November 31st. If you would like to retire/resign at the end of the school year (June 30th) it depends on when you were hired:

- Hired prior to December 2004, you must give your notice no later than May 30th.

- Hired after December 2004, you must give your notice lo later than April 30th.

You are under no obligation to give notice any earlier. However earlier notice, when appropriate and possible, may help all those involved in planning a smoother transition.