GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OCCASIONAL TEACHER LOCAL
WELCOMES YOU
Making a Difference Together
No events at the moment
If you have registered and are unable to attend, please contact our Professional Learning Chair Maryanne Goldsmith.
WATCH for new Events in the Fall!
LOST PREP
If you are a Daily Occasional Teacher and have lost preparation time, there is a form to complete to ensure that the next time that you are at a particular school that your preparation time is paid back. We are still working on this process for Itinerants so please be patient.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR
Union Email and Important Dates
Regular EMAIL from your UNION
This is a bargaining year. Prompt and accurate communication is critical!
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LOCAL MEETING DATES
October 22 Fall General Meeting
December 3 Seasonal Social
May 20, 2026 Annual Meeting
ZOOM CHECK-INS
November 19
January 14, 2026
April 15
BOARD PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAYS
September 12 H/S & Math
October 7 Literacy, Math, Well Being, School Safety
November 14 Curriculum & Assessment
April 17, 2026 Curriculum, Assessment, Well Being, School Safety
June 5 Curriculum and Assessment
June 26 Student Achievement, Reflection and Planning
BOARD HOLIDAYS
September 1 Labour Day
October 13 Thanksgiving
December 22 to January 4, 2026 Winter Break
February 16, 2026 Family Day
March 9 to 13 March Break
April 3 Good Friday
April 6 Easter Monday
May 18 Victoria Day
SUMMER, beginning June 29
GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ELEMENTARY OCCASSIONAL TEACHERS UNION AT A GLANCE
A Bit of Background
The Grand Erie District School Board Occasional Teachers (GEDSBOT) is the professional and protective organization representing over 450 Occasional teachers employed in the public elementary schools of Haldimand, Norfolk and Brant. All public Occasional elementary teachers in Haldimand Norfolk and Brant are active members of GEDSBOT. We are one of 76 locals across the province. Our Executive Members strive to effectively serve the membership. To learn more about what each Executive Member please meet the team.
All wrapped up until 2026!
We not only provide our members with quality programning and workshops we also offer funds to members to further their education.
CONTACT GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ELEMENTARY OCCASIONAL TEACHERS UNION
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