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OSSTF District 11- Thames Valley
Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation

680 Industrial Road, London, Ontario, N5V 1V1
Phone: (519) 659-6588; Fax: (519) 659-2421; Email: osstf11@execulink.com

District 11 Office

District 11 Office

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Visit our new Home Page at http://www.osstf11.com

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2006-2007 Contact Information for the District Office Staff (effective July 1, 2006)

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District Information District Calendar Bargaining Units District Committees EdMatters Online Site Map

Attention:  The District 11 Website and the District Office Staff email system will be down from Friday, October 13th at approximately 3:30 p.m. until Monday, October 16th at approximately 9:00 a.m. for system upgrades.  Should you need any information or assistance during that time period, please contact the District Office by telephone (519-659-6588).  Thank you.

New on the District 11 Website

New OSSTF Members Reception and Workshop

New OSSTF members with a contract date of hire in 2005 and 2006 are invited to attend a New Members Reception and Workshop at the Four Points Sheraton Centre on Wednesday, October 18, 2006.  Come and meet Bill Bryce, Director of Education and learn what services are provided by our Union and your rights under your contract.  RSVP to Laurie Lafraniere at the District 11 Office.

Trustee Elections

OSSTF's District 11 Political Action Committee has surveyed trustee candidates for the upcoming Municipal Elections.  For a list of OSSTF and Thames Valley Council of Unions endorsed candidates visit the Trustee Elections webpage.

Professional Boundary Issues Workshop

On Thursday, November 16, 2006, the Ed Services Committee is hosting a Boundary Issues Workshop at the District 11 Office. Workshop presenters are Lori Foote and Wendy Hirschegger from the Educational Services Department of Provincial OSSTF.  To register, members are to call Laurie at the District Office (519-6596588).   For more information, please visit the Educational Services Committee webpage.

Individual P.D. Funding Requests
bullet Request for Funding Assistance for Individual P.D. Activities

Regular Features:
bulletPresident's Memo (June 26, 2006)
bulletEducation Matters Online (June 19, 2006)

Special Features:
bulletAnnual Offence Declaration
bulletInformation about Employment Insurance
bullet TBU Staffing Process Timelines (revised)
bulletProfessional Growth Links

New on the OSSTF Provincial Website:

 Elect Sharon Young Kipp for            College of Teachers

Your vote is your voice on the Ontario College of Teachers.  Elect Sharon Young Kipp as your Southwestern Ontario Representative.  Voting closes October 24, 2006 at midnight.  For information on how to vote, please visit the Sharon Young Kipp webpage.

Marion Drysdale Awards Contest

This year's theme for the Marion Drysdale Award contest is Innovation with purpose.  The deadline for submission of school level winning entries to the District Office is Friday, November 17, 2006.  For more information, please visit either the District 11 website or the Provincial website.

Regular Features:
bullet News from the Provincial Executive
bullet Queen's Park Highlights
bullet Latest issue of Update

Frequently Needed TVDSB Information

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Thames Valley District School Board website
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Employee Portal

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TVDSB Professional Development Opportunities

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TVDSB Policies and Procedures

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TVDSB Safe Schools Website

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TVDSB Employment Opportunities

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Our Vision: A Caring, Learning Community
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"Tie-ins" to OSSTF Bylaws/Policies

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TVDSB Directory

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Transportation Delay/Cancellation Information

 

OSSTF Pledge

I solemnly dedicate myself to promote and advance the cause of education.

I will strive to achieve and maintain the highest degree of professional competence and will  always uphold the honour, dignity, and ethical standards of my profession.

I pledge my loyalty and support to the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation and will comply with the Constitution, Bylaws, Policies, and established practices which govern its members.

Certification Rating Statements

bullet Recent Certification Changes
bulletDistrict 11 Resource Pamphlet on Certification
bullet Provincial Certification Department Website

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Links to Useful Organizations

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Click here for descriptions of each of these organizations.

 

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Let us not take thought for our separate interests, but let us help one another.
(OSSTF Motto)

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