School Representative (SR) Information and Resource Presentation School Rep Key Contact presentation 2011

The School Representative The School Representative is a conduit to help members find answers to their questions from the experts. This will ensure each member is well served by the professional organization. School Rep Key Contact presentation 2011

Role of the School Representative – Outreach Visibility – A caring, efficient organization Inclusivity – Supportive of all members Accessibility – Quick and easy resources School Rep Key Contact presentation 2011

“WHO’S WHO IN THE ZOO?” Calgary Public Teachers ATA Local 38 office 403-262-6616 local38.teachers.ab.ca Jenny Regal, President president@ata38.ab.ca Larry Liffiton, Executive Assistant lliffiton@ata38.ab.ca Maureen Nicholson, Office Manager maureenn@ata38.ab.ca Tammie Auld, Recording Secretary tauld@ata38.ab.ca Tracy Hodal, Receptionist/Admin. Assistant thodal@ata38.ab.ca Suzette Horsfield, Staff Development Fund Administrator sdf@ata38.ab.ca School Rep Key Contact presentation 2011

When to Contact your President Jenny Regal 403-262-6616 Government Initiatives School Board Initiatives School Board Policies School Rep Key Contact presentation 2011

When to Contact your Executive Assistant Larry Liffiton 403-262-6616 Collective agreement questions or concerns. Pay Sick Leave Personal Leave P.D. / Org Days Benefits Working Conditions Maternity Leave School Rep Key Contact presentation 2011

Alberta Teachers’ Association Barnett House, Edmonton 1-800-232-7208 www.teachers.ab.ca Program areas: Government – Communications, Operations Member Services Teacher Welfare Professional Development – includes Teacher Qualifications Service School Rep Key Contact presentation 2011

Collegial Relationship Issues Contact Southern Alberta Regional Office (SARO) Teacher Evaluation Contract Questions Telephone number (265-2672) Fax number (266-6190) Toll-free number (1-800-332-1280) 3016 5 Avenue NE, Suite 106 Calgary, AB T2A 6K4 School Rep Key Contact presentation 2011

Teachers Qualification Services (TQS) Who Should Apply to the Teacher Qualifications Service? Beginning teachers and teachers new to Alberta. Teachers who have upgraded their university/college education. Teachers who want advice on what additional courses or programs they might take to improve their placement on the salary grid. NOTE: Teachers who are not clear about how their educational qualifications were assessed or who disagree with an assessment they have received can ask for a reassessment or appeal their TQS evaluation to the Teacher Qualification Committee. School Rep Key Contact presentation 2011

Who does a teacher contact with TQS Concerns? Have teachers access the provincial website to access and complete forms. Go from “For Members” to “Salary, Benefits and Pensions” to “Teacher Qualifications Service” to “Forms and Documents” and finally to “Teacher Qualification Service (TQS) Application Form and Guide Book”   Who does a teacher contact with TQS Concerns? District Representatives (DR) Kevin Kempt kevin.kempt@teachers.ab.ca Joanne Boissonneault joanne.boissonneault@teachers.ab.ca Denis Espetveidt denis.espetveidt@teachers.ab.ca School Rep Key Contact presentation 2011

Remind staff to update their profile on TNET. Did you move, get married, change addresses? Remind staff to update their profile on TNET. Remind them to sign up for their annual automatic Specialist Council membership. School Rep Key Contact presentation 2011

Member Engagement Did you know that each school has access to $2 per teacher, with a minimum of $100 per school, for member engagement activities? How could you spend this money with your staff? School Rep Key Contact presentation 2011

Role of the School Representative – Communicator Set up an ATA Space (if you haven’t already) This could be on a table, bulletin board, or white board space. Post the important ATA contact information for the School Reps on down, i.e. Who’s Who In the Zoo. **Please be aware that there is a Substitute Teacher’s Handbook on the CBE website in the Staffroom. ** School Rep Key Contact presentation 2011

Find the School Rep Binder(s) Can’t find it? Ask the last School Representative Phone the office and request a new one (Local 38 phone number 403-262-6616) Update the binder(s) with the sheets you receive at the CSR Orientation (they’re colour coded for your assistance) School Rep Key Contact presentation 2011

Request time at a staff meeting to introduce yourself as the School Representative (if you haven’t already). Introduce the alternate rep(s) and make sure that all teachers know you are available to help them with concerns or information. Remind teachers that the collective agreement and the most current salary grid are available online. School Rep Key Contact presentation 2011

Find out how many teachers at your school would like a printed copy of the ATA News. You can reduce the number that are delivered to your school by calling Barnett House. Toll Free 1-800-232-7208. Have you thought of colour coding teacher’s mailboxes so you know who requested a print copy of the ATA News? School Rep Key Contact presentation 2011

Do’s & Don’ts at CSR meetings • Sign in when you arrive. We use this information to verify your attendance for per diem purposes. • Make sure you bring your information package and/or have downloaded all documents to your desktop. • Take notes that are relevant to your staff and all members of the Local. • Minimize table conversation. • Alternates may attend with the main rep as a learning experience but may not speak at the mics or vote. • Alternates who attend in place of the main rep have the right to speak at the mics and vote. • Remember – you must still be in attendance at the end of the meeting to win the door prize! School Rep Key Contact presentation 2011

Role of the School Representative – Enumerator Accurate data in membership profile is essential for quality service from the provincial ATA Communication Provincial election Issuing membership cards Mailing address change Name change School change (within the same district) You are also the returning officer for Local 38 elections and by-elections. Instructions always come from the Local 38 office with the ballots to help you manage this process. School Rep Key Contact presentation 2011

Role of Key Contact Provide support and assistance to school representatives throughout the local Identify and assist in resolving concerns Provide information and act as liaison Conduct training – Outreach, Enumerator, Communicator Bill Gilson wagilson@cbe.ab.ca School Rep Key Contact presentation 2011 School Rep Key Contact presentation 2011