Sudbury Catholic District School Board

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Sudbury Catholic Board Approves Contracts With Unions

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Trustees for the Sudbury Catholic District School Board have approved contract renewals with all four of the Board’s unionized sectors.

The contract agreements for the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA), Elementary, Secondary and Occasional as well as CUPE Local 1369 have also been ratified by their respective union memberships.

All four sectors will see raises of 3 percent in each year of the four year contracts for a total of 12 percent overall. The salary increases are retroactive to September 1, 2008.
Board and Union representatives are extremely pleased with the contract ratifications as it will “ensure peace and stability at the Sudbury Catholic District School Board and its schools for the next four years.”

Sudbury Catholic Board Supports United Way Centraide Campaign

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The United Way Centraide received some additional support to its 2008-2009 fundraising campaign from the Sudbury Catholic District School Board’s unionized and non-union staff at a recent board meeting.

United Way Campaign Chair, Jim Thompson approached Paula Peroni, Chair of the Sudbury Catholic District School Board at the start of the campaign to become part of the United Way’s Campaign Cabinet team and to encourage Board members and staff to contribute to this year’s fundraising drive. Towards that end, the Board of Trustees passed a motion at the October meeting that would encourage all staff to contribute generously to this initiative. “OECTA Elementary Teachers, OECTA Secondary Teachers, Principals and Vice Principals, CUPE Members, Senior Administration, Secretaries, Board Support Staff, IT Staff and Managers will be asked to contribute a minimum of $2.00 per pay in order to assist in the ongoing support for programs that are presently in place at many Sudbury Catholic Schools,” stated Peroni. “It is incumbent upon us as leaders in the Catholic community to set an example and show our support for the United Way campaign and it is our goal this year to significantly increase the SCDSB’s staff participation rate.”

Since 1982, the United Way Centraide Sudbury and District has been raising funds for critical community needs. As one of the largest non-profit fundraisers of social and human services in the Sudbury community the United Way supports 60 programs and services designed to assist people in the City of Greater Sudbury.

The United Way Centraide collected a total of $ 2.2 million for the 2007-2008 campaign. This year’s goal is set at $2.4 million.

CUPE Local 1369 Reaches Tentative Agreement with SCDSB

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The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 1369 and the Sudbury Catholic District School Board have reached a tentative collective agreement with its custodial, maintenance and warehouse staff.

The Board’s negotiating committee will bring the tentative proposal forward to the Trustees with a recommendation for approval on Tuesday, November 18, 2008.

Paula Peroni, Board Chair and Chair of the Board’s negotiation committee and
Marc Boisvert CUPE President, stated that the tentative agreement was the result of good will and determination by both parties and the positive attitude demonstrated by both the Union and the Board negotiating teams throughout the process.

The CUPE Sudbury membership will hold a ratification vote at the
St. Albert Adult Centre on Sunday, November 16, 2008.

OECTA Occasional Teachers Reach Tentative Agreement with Sudbury Catholic Board

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The Sudbury Occasional Teacher Bargaining Unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) and the Sudbury Catholic District School Board have reached a tentative agreement with its Occasional School Teachers. The OECTA negotiating team is recommending acceptance of the contract.

The Board’s negotiating committee will bring the tentative proposal forward to the Trustees with a recommendation for approval on Tuesday, November 18, 2008.

The OECTA Occasional Teachers’ membership will hold a ratification vote at the Ukrainian Hall on Thursday, November 20, 2008.

Paula Peroni, Chair of the Sudbury Catholic District School Board and Kent MacNeill, President of the OECTA Elementary and Occasional Teachers Unit emphasize that “this tentative agreement is the product of teamwork and positive relationships.”

OECTA Secondary School Teachers Reach Tentative Agreement with SCDSB

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The Sudbury Secondary Bargaining Unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) and the Sudbury Catholic District School Board have reached a tentative agreement with its Catholic secondary school teachers. The OECTA negotiating team is recommending acceptance of the contract.

The Board’s negotiating committee will bring the tentative proposal forward to the Trustees with a recommendation for approval on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. Paula Peroni, Board Chair stated that “We are thrilled with the positive relationship demonstrated by both parties in arriving at this tentative agreement.” Dan Charbonneau, OECTA Secondary Unit President added, “The agreement reached is of mutual satisfaction and to the benefit of both parties. It will enable us to continue a good relationship in labour relations and in providing excellent Catholic education.
OECTA Sudbury secondary membership will hold a ratification vote in mid November.”

St. Benedict CSS to Hold Book Fair

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The St. Benedict CSS Library is excited to be holding its first Book Fair in conjunction with Chapters Book Store. This event will be held on Wednesday, November 19th, between the hours of 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

We encourage you and your child to visit the Book Fair as it will connect students to the newest and best books; books they are interested in reading. In addition, this is an excellent opportunity to get some of your Christmas shopping done early. Choose from a wide selection of books, candles, picture frames, holiday decor, and much more! If you cannot attend, you may send a Wish List to the school with your child, along with a cheque (made payable to Chapters Bookstore) for the correct amount of your purchase.

Consider this a Community Event where your family and friends can participate in helping to build our school library. With each purchase during our scheduled Book Fair, Chapters will donate a percentage of the sales to St. Benedict Library. There will be a cash door prize, and free Starbuck’s coffee to enjoy. When you arrive at the store, please register at the front desk to ensure your purchases will be directed to the school fund. Please note, that to make the fundraiser as profitable as possible, the irewards program and gift card purchases will not be included for that evening.

Thank you for encouraging your child to develop a love for reading by supporting our Book Fair. We look forward to seeing you at Chapters.

For more information, please contact Ms. Marinilli at 523-9235 (ext 362)

OECTA Elementary School Teachers Reach Tentative Agreement with SCDSB

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The Sudbury Elementary Bargaining Unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) and the Sudbury Catholic District School Board have reached a tentative agreement with its Catholic elementary school teachers. The OECTA negotiating team is recommending acceptance of the contract.

The Board’s negotiating committee will bring the tentative proposal forward to the Trustees with a recommendation for approval on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. Paula Peroni, Board Chair and Chair of the Board’s negotiation committee and Kent MacNeill, OECTA Elementary Unit President, stated that both parties were happy with the positive result of negotiations.

OECTA Sudbury elementary membership will hold a ratification vote at the Ukrainian Hall on Thursday, November 13, 2008.

Sudbury Catholic Schools to Host Aboriginal Faith-Based Professional Development Day

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On November 28, 2008 the Sudbury Catholic District School Board will be hosting an Aboriginal Faith-Based Professional Development Day for all Sudbury Catholic Schools staff. The theme of this day will be “Sudbury Catholic Schools… Creating Hopes and Dreams Through Excellence: Bwaajige Daa (Let’s All Dream Together)”.

Vendors and information booths will promote and share Aboriginal and Catholic resources and cultural artistry in the form of crafts, books, literature and artwork. The day will include a celebration of the Liturgy with First Nation Elders at 9:00 a.m. followed by a First Nation dancing and drumming exhibition at 11:00 a.m. At 1:00 p.m. Mr. David Bouchard, prominent Métis author and public speaker will make his keynote address to the audience.

Date: November 28, 2008
Location: St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School
Time: 8:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (lunch and snacks provided)
Participant Activity: As part of the P.D. Day morning, dancers will be asked to dance during the mass – offertory procession and also as a demonstration to honour and celebrate First Nation’s cultures.

Please contact Dawn Wemigwans if you are interested in participating at 673-5620 ext. 324.

One Life…Many Gifts

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The Sudbury Catholic District School Board in conjunction with the Trillium Gift of Life Network presented the “One Life…Many Gifts” educational program at Marymount Academy to Sudbury Catholic District School Board trustees, senior administration, elementary and secondary school principals, school chaplains and the entire Catholic Education Centre office staff.

The “One Life…Many Gifts” is a senior secondary school pilot curriculum program aimed at raising the level of understanding about organ and tissue donation in secondary school classrooms across the province.

Dr. Frank Markel, President and CEO of Trillium Gift of Life Network and Joan Green, Education Consultant and Program Advisor were the key presenters of the “One Life…Many Gifts” program. “It is vital to begin the conversation around organ and tissue donation with students in our high schools,” stated Markel regarding the donor program. “Our hope is that every student will start talking about the importance of organ and tissue donation and will talk to their loved ones about their wishes

The “One Life…Many Gifts” curriculum is being delivered in 240 schools made up of 20 school boards across Ontario in the 2008/09 academic year, including the Sudbury Catholic District School Board.

Dr. Frank Markel, President and CEO of the Trillium Gift of Life Network donned a Sudbury Irish Heritage Club vest during a presentation at Marymount Academy regarding the “One Life …Many Gifts” program. In his address to the audience, Dr. Markel stated that it was impossible to talk about organ donation in Sudbury without mentioning the great work and efforts of the Sudbury Irish Heritage Club. “This group has been instrumental in raising awareness and funds around organ donation in Sudbury through their billboards, walkathons and golf tournaments,” stated Markel. Dr. Markel also noted that Canada as a country has one of lowest donor rates in the world at 14 donors per million people and if we are to make any progress in this area that it will come from our young people and students.

“The focus of the presentation is not the science of transplants, but how to help individuals become civically engaged enough to want to become their brother’s keeper,” said veteran educator Green.

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