Staff Association Information and Election Meeting March 28, :00pm – 8:30pm

AGENDA 1.Call to Order 2.Greetings & Introductions 3.Additions to the Agenda 4.Financial Update 5.Election of Directors 6.Reports: a) Chair– Jean Minifie b) Manager – Bill Flookes c) Negotiations – Bill Flookes d) K.I.T. – Hilary Smith 7.Questions & Answers 8.Introduction of Elected Directors 9.Adjournment

Financial Update  We are mortgage free! The remaining mortgage of $147, was paid out in December 2006 at an interest savings of approximately $57,000  The SA Condo Unit was recently independently assessed at $598, 200 (purchase price was $365,000 with approximately $150,000 spent in renovations totaling $515,000)

Director: Cathy Evanochko Administrative Assistant – Area V I have been on the Board of Directors for 5 years, Vice Chair for 2 years. “I want to bring experience and continuity for committee work within the Board.”

Director: Albert Herscovitch Supervisor – Psychological Services Albert has been on the SA Board of Directors since He has served on the Negotiation Team and the Mutual Interest Board as well as representing PSS members and Parkdale staff. “I have been and continue to be committed to representing all SA members in our quest for better wages and working conditions.

Director: Bryan Hicks Facility Specialist Bryan has been a Director for the past 7 years. He has assisted in facilitating negotiations between CBE & SA prior to being a SA member. “With my training and background I feel that I can help support the members of the SA and would feel very honored to be re-elected.”

Nominee: Almas Rajwani-Rawji Diversity & Learning Support Advisor Almas has worked in the area of community development for 18 years in diverse environments – both in the private and public sectors. Almas has worked in the area of community development for 18 years in diverse environments – both in the private and public sectors. “ I feel that I will bring a different perspective to the SA and add to the diversity which already exists.”

Nominee: Wanda Stevenson Education Assistant Wanda has worked as an Education Assistant at Christine Meikle School for over 10 years. “I want to work within the Association to achieve the respect that we deserve from CBE.”

Nominee: Sherry Vaskovics Accounting and Waiver Clerk Sherry was previously a Director and has been a member of the K.I.T. Team since its inception. Sherry has also been on the Convention Committee since “I believe we need a strong Staff Association Board to fight for our rights as employees in this fast changing economy.”

Survey Results Main Body PSS SalarySalary Drug Card Pay Winter/Spring Break Benefits over 12 months Drug Card 100% Benefits Increase vacation pay/time 10 month over 12 month pay 100% Benefits Increase vacation pay/time

Nominees for Election  Cathy Evanochko  Albert Herscovitch  Bryan Hicks  Almas Rajwani-Rawji  Wanda Stevenson  Sherry Vaskovics

Major Negotiation Proposals Main Body PSS Salary  12 % over 1 year  Eliminate step 1  Add “new” end step Salary  12 % over 1 year  Eliminate step 1  Add “new” end step Minimum hours of work Winter/Spring Break Holiday

Major Negotiation Proposals Main Body PSS Discretionary days  2 days to 3 days (19.6 and 19.9) Discretionary days  2 days to 3 days (19.6 and 19.9)

Major Negotiation Proposals Main Body PSS Group Benefits  Increase employer contribution to 100% over 12 months  Drug Card  Retired Employee Benefits Package – extend the arrangement to August 31, 2012 Group Benefits  Increase employer contribution to 100% over 12 months  Drug Card  Retired Employee Benefits Package – extend the arrangement to August 31, 2012

Negotiation Proposals Main Body PSS Staff Development Fund  Increase from $150,000 to $200,000 Staff Development Fund  Increase from $40,000 to $60, Month Pay Over 12 Months  Voluntary  Vacation pay on every pay

Negotiation Proposals MAIN BODY & PSS Vacation Increase (time/vacation pay)  First 5 years 20 working days/8%  After 5 years 30 working days/12%  After 10 years 35 working days/14%

Negotiation Proposals Main Body PSS Temporary Employees  Count temporary time towards salary increments