GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OCCASIONAL TEACHER LOCAL
WELCOMES YOU
Making a Difference Together
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The Red for Ed (education) campaign has several key goals, all aimed at improving public education. No matter which union or community has adopted the motto and action, the main objective has remained the same: to send a clear, visible message to decision-makers. ETFO’s message about the importance of adequately funding public education is targeted at the provincial government and school boards.
What is Red for Ed?
Let’s be visible!
Wear Red for Ed
and your smaller classes BIG DIFFERENCE button/sticker. You never know who might see you and start a conversation about the importance of protecting and investing in public education.
No events at the moment
If you have registered and are unable to attend, please contact our Professional Learning Chair Maryanne Goldsmith.
On-going OTIP Retirement Planning Events, virtual and in-person can be viewed and registrations made at: https://otip.my.salesforce-sites.com/wrpen
Our events for 2025-2026 have concluded.
Check back in the Fall for NEW Events!
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 2026-27 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 21 Fall General Meeting
December 9 Seasonal Social
May 19, 2027 Annual Meeting
ZOOM CHECK-INS
November 18
January 13, 2027
April 14
BOARD PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAYS
June 26 Student Achievement, Reflection and Planning
September 2 and 3 Literacy, Math, Health & Safety, Student Well-being, Violence
October 6 Curriculum and Assessment, Student Well-being, Violence
November 20 Curriculum and Assessment
January 22, 2027 Curriculum and Assessment
June 11 Curriculum and Assessment
June 30 Student Achievement & Reflection and Planning
BOARD HOLIDAYS
SUMMER, beginning June 29, 2026
September 7 Labour Day
October 12 Thanksgiving
December 21 to January 1 Winter Break
February 15, 2027 Family Day
March 15 - 19 March Break
March 26 Good Friday
March 29 Easter Monday
May 24 Victoria Day
SUMMER, beginning July 1, 2027
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.
Central Bargaining has begun!
Local Preliminary Submission
is being prepared.
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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