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Weekly Update 35

June 6, 2025

Measles

Accompanying this update is a link to the joint memo from South-West Public Health and the Middlesex-London Health Unit regarding measles and vaccination records.

Canadian Democracy@Work

Accompanying this update is a link to three fifteen-minute modules focusing misinformation, artificial intelligence, and the Canadian parliamentary system. The modules are presented by former CTV news anchor Lisa LaFlamme.

ETFO Pride Statement

A link to ETFO Provincial’s Pride statement accompanies this update.

Classroom Changes

Regarding Classroom Changes, Collective Agreement Article L16.17 states the following:

Teachers who are required to move within the school site or to another school, will be provided coverage by an Occasional Teacher, for the transition (e.g. packing, unpacking, classroom set up, etc.). Teachers are entitled to up to two (2) days for this purpose subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Human Resources. Barring exceptional circumstances, every effort will be made to notify teachers of required moves no later than two weeks prior to the end of the school year. After notification of the required move, teachers will indicate to the principal in writing the amount of time that will be requested for the move.

This language applies to all Teachers who are required by the Board to move within the school site or to another school.

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Valuation

Accompanying this update is a link to information regarding the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan valuation filing.

OTIP 
Accompanying this update is a link to information from OTIP regarding the management of risks at home.

ETFO Thames Valley Teacher Local Golf Tournament

82 participants braved a rather chilly day at Echo Valley Golf Course on Saturday, May 24, 2025 for our 3rd Annual ETFO Thames Valley golf tournament. All seemed to have an enjoyable time both on the course and in the banquet hall after the golf. We had two teams share top honours this year.

Congratulations to: 
Josh Jones, Chris Hollomby, Mike Choja, Jackson Yanchus
Dale Napier, Mark MacLeod, Jennifer Hillner, Marc Hillner

We will host again next year on Saturday, May 23, 2026, so mark your calendars and let’s hope for warmer weather. Thanks again to all who participated or just came along to cheer our golfers on and join in the comradery and fun!!

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