Hi everyone,
Just some reminders for this week. Our next local meeting is set for this Wednesday, May 10th at 6pm (supper at 5:30pm) at the Legion in Sackville. Also on May 10th is our local PE election, so be sure to vote and encourage other members to do so. Please also see the Announcements below.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Equity
Equity Event 2023 – Saturday, May 27th
Where rivers meet, Ta’n a’sikatikl sipu’l | Confluence, encourages an ongoing dialogue about connection and exchange. It has been built on themes inspired by the work of selected First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists mainly from the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia’s Permanent Collection. This exhibition highlights seven guiding topics that collectively build caring relationships: Awareness, Reflection, Sustainability & Treaty, Community, Memory & Remembering, Gathering & Knowledge, and Sharing.
Ta’n a’sikatikl sipu’l | Confluence celebrates works by 25 Indigenous artists practicing here on Mi’kma’ki (Mi’kmaq Territory) and activates engagement between generations through the Mi’kma’ki Artists’ Spotlight. This exhibition also includes (Tea)chings, a space for artwork created through Indigenous-centred programing by community members of all ages.
We will meet at 2:15 for a 2:30 start at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (1723 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS B3J 1V9) for a 1.5 hour guided tour of the exhibit followed by snacks in the private conference room on site from 4:00-5:00pm. We are looking forward to seeing you all there!
Please fill in the following Google Form ASAP to register: https://forms.gle/boRKBA451jmqSPsN9
Nominations
The Nominations Committee has now opened nominations for various local executive positions and the application form for next year’s standing committees. Click on each link below to access the appropriate form. Note: all nominations and submissions are due by Friday, May 19 at 4pm.
VP: Equity & Reps
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeV9-X5KobVRuMddWWABexeaSBXnBNHsnfV9hMhDuV9pCs27w/viewform
VP: Finance:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxAOc6HFoSsAfe6HNDUhEhXx1YvA1BB_tafMN_Jpc5b_yyEw/viewform
VP: Secretary:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoHNnUtmAQc9rmaxBa_4i-1I5ec1CguGL9M5SELkySPXpRAA/viewform
Member-At-Large:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa-2YHaUp9WA6XX23hG-nFkDM2ucM5disgOANJ4FJaoCc-OQ/viewform
1st VP/Economic Welfare & Resolutions:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWPSz9ytCs0HD7NSXcxJfycXteR2uNhmj2Hgzfcc0ZtpQiBQ/viewform
Local Standing Committee:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpObqEqRiYDUENUu6e6oWTB9wFrd_drh4Opt6SNlzkuoJuAA/viewform
Also, our local is able to sponsor one interested member to be a delegate at Contact 2023. This year’s conference will be held at the University of Prince Edward Island. If you are interested in attending, please forward your name to Jason Jennings our Nominations Chair at HfxConominations@nstu.ca by May 19. There will then be a draw of the applicants to choose the local’s delegate. A second name will be drawn in case an alternate replacement is needed.
The Conference On New Techniques And Classroom Teaching (CONTACT) is a joint project of the NBTA, PEITF, NSTU, and NLTA. PEITF will be hosting the conference this year. The conference theme is “Taking Care: Your Profession, Your Community, Yourself” and will be held at the University of Prince Edward Island in Charlottetown, PEI from August 1-4th, 2023.
The 2023 Halifax County Bursary is OPEN
https://forms.gle/kVqKEGe8dAMZP98VA
Halifax County Bursaries are given to the children/stepchildren of Halifax County Local members (not PSAANS members) who are currently (2022-23) teaching in a term or permanent position. Applicants must be graduating from High School in June 2023. This bursary must be used for enrollment in secondary education in September 2023 and cannot be deferred to another school year. The amount received by each recipient will be dependent on how many applications are received in total. The deadline for application is Friday, May 26th, 2023.
Successful applicants will be notified by email after the deadline of Friday, May 26th, 2023. Due to confidentiality, all correspondence will be between the applicant (not a parent) and the Halifax County Local Treasurer only. Applicants are responsible for keeping the confirmation notification that is received once the Google form is completed. Successful applicants will be asked to supply their Confirmation of Enrollment for a September 2023 start by September 22nd, 2023 in order to receive the funds. Failure to submit the required document by the deadline will forfeit the funds to be shared amongst the applicants who completed the requirements.
Jodie MacIlreith
Treasurer
Halifax County Local NSTU
It is in your Provincial/Regional Agreement
It is in your Provincial/Regional Agreement
(Regional)
ARTICLE 15 SUMMER SCHOOL
15.01 Teachers employed for summer school employment shall be appointed from the teachers employed by the Regional Centre with first consideration given to teachers who taught the course in the immediate preceding school year.
15.02 The rate of salary shall be seventy percent (70%) of the per diem rate applicable to each teacher. The rate of salary shall be as of August 1 of each year.
15.03 The Director of the program shall receive four hundred dollars ($400.00) in addition to the amount stipulated in Article 15.02.
NSTU Benefits at a Glance
The Member Assistance Program (MAP) is a valuable resource for members. Two notable supports in this program are our Counselling Services and the Early Intervention Program.
Member Assistance Program (nstu.ca)
Have a great week,
Shawn Hanifen
Local President