Archive for the ‘FAQ’ Category

ETFO-WRTL Priorities 2008-2009

Each year the local priorities are developed and brought to the membersip for approval at the Fall Business meeting in October. ETFO-WRTL Priorities 2008-2009 To protect the collective bargaining rights of all members. To defend publicly-funded public education. To serve the needs of the membership. To...
February 23rd, 2009 | FAQ | Read More

ETFO-Waterloo Teacher Development Account Funding

Guidelines and Application for the ETFO-Waterloo Teacher Development Account Funding The Executive of ETFO-WRTL will accept applications for funding based on the following criteria: 1. To be spent on any/all of the following: speaker/speaker series, networking proposals, after school workshops or special...
February 23rd, 2009 | FAQ | Read More

Services and Support for Local Members

What types of Federation funding are available locally? STEL (Short Term Educational Leave) funding is a negotiated item and is allocated each year based upon the number of members who apply and the frequency of having received STEL funding. The maximum allocated is $550. Application forms go out to...
February 18th, 2009 | FAQ | Read More

Inclement Weather

How is the decision made to close schools? The decision to close schools is always a difficult one and regardless of the outcome it is always debated afterwards. The board administration is very aware of the factors involved in either keeping the schools open or closing them. Countless individuals...
February 17th, 2009 | FAQ | Read More

Fifth Disease

What is Fifth Disease? Fifth Disease is a common childhood illness caused by a virus known as the Human Parvovirus B19. Fifth Disease is an infection which, in children, often appears as a bright red rash on the face. It is sometimes called “slapped face” disease. This virus spreads the...
February 17th, 2009 | FAQ | Read More

CAREpath

CAREpath is a benefit provided at no additional cost to members of the ETFO Waterloo Long Term Disability insurance plan. At the heart of CAREpath services is the Navigation System, a highly specialized Cancer Assistance Program developed to help cancer patients and their families better cope with cancer...
February 17th, 2009 | FAQ | Read More

Violence/Biting

I have a child in my class who bites. My doctor has suggested I get immunized for Hepatitis. Who pays for this? The Board will reimburse you for the expenses associated with the shots. Affix the receipt from your doctor to the regular expense form used by the Board. Have your principal sign the form...
February 17th, 2009 | FAQ, Health and Safety | Read More

Long Term Disability

Where can I access information about our LTD plan? The Ontario Teachers’ Insurance Plan has a website that provides insured members with information and resources related to our LTD plan. Members can access and print the following: an overview of our LTD plan our LTD policy OTIP’s LTD Questions...
February 17th, 2009 | FAQ | Read More

Pension/Retirement

Is there a checklist of things to do before retirement? Because there is a 60 day waiting period for LTD, you can suspend your involvement in the LTD plan 60 days prior to retiring. Send a letter to Greg Weiler regarding ending contributions to LTD about 4 months before your retirement. A phone call...
February 17th, 2009 | FAQ | Read More

New Teacher Induction Program

Who are “new teachers”? The term “new teachers” applies to all teachers certified by the Ontario College of Teachers, including teachers trained out-of-province who have been hired into permanent positions – full-time or part-time – by a school board, school authority or provincial school...
February 17th, 2009 | FAQ | Read More
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