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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times-Advocate, 2002-10-16, Page 3By Stew Slater SPECIAL TO THE T-A SEAFORTH — Ontario’s four associa- tions representing school board trustees are addressing the notion of province-wide teacher bargaining, after the rul- ing Conservatives sent out a call to each of them for input on the issue. At a board meeting Oct. 7, trustees of the Avon Maitland District School Board voted 6-3 in favour of allowing their association — the Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPSBA) — to do their teacher bargaining. By the same vote count, they approved a "draft provincial bargaining model" by which the OPSBA would conduct those negotiations. The OPSBA had requested such resolu- tions from its member boards in hopes of gaug- ing the sentiments of trustees across the province. The two resolutions were brought forward from closed session, with no discussion before the public. But trustees Meg Westley (Stratford), Butch Desjardine (Northwest Huron) and Charles Smith (East/Central Huron) cast dissenting votes, and board chairperson Colleen Schenk admitted there had been consider- able discussion about the issue behind closed doors. "But that’s healthy," Schenk added, in an interview. "It means we really got to talk about the issues." Westley characterized her dissent as a belief that, since school boards are severely constrained by the provincial govern- ment’s funding formula when it comes to negoti- ating teacher contracts, then the provincial gov- ernment itself should act as chief negotiator. Presently, each school board negotiates con- tracts with the local bar- gaining units of each teacher union. According to Schenk, who also holds the post of Western Region vice president for OPSBA, the framework under which the trustees association would negotiate province-wide teacher contracts is still in the early stages of develop- ment. She suggested that, if OPSBA were to be given the responsibility, the first couple years of negotiations might include some kind of transition to adapt to the fact that rates of pay and working conditions vary widely between boards. But, she said, eventually a type of province-wide contract might be achievable. She stressed, though, that a certain level of local variability would likely be built into the process. Likewise, she said, any OPSBA frame- work would have to ensure each school board was afforded a certain level of input during teacher negotia- tions. Wednesday, October 16, 2002 3Exeter Times–Advocate Thanks Ladies for a Fantastic Year from The Curvy Girls FUN FAST FITNESS JOIN US NOW call:235-0414 Kicking off our 2nd YEAR • 6 WEEK CHALLENGE • OCTOBER BREAST AWARENESS MONTH • HOLIDAY GIFT MEMBERSHIPS • 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS 415 MAIN ST. S. EXETER Proposed Road Name Changes *NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING* Where: Council Chambers 33351 Richmond St. When: Tuesday November 5, 2002 Time: 8:00 p.m. The following changes are proposed: 1. “Queen Street” in Lucan to be changed to “Community Drive” 2. “Stanley Street” in Clandeboye to be changed to “Rectory” This notice is in accordance with section 111 of the Municipal Act, R.S. O. 1990, c.M.45. Any person wanting additional information may contact the undersigned Ronald J. Reymer AMCT • Administrator - Clerk Twp of Lucan Biddulph 33351 Richmond St. Lucan, ON N0M 2J0 • (519) 227-4491 rreymer@lucanbiddulph.on.ca The Municipality of South Huron is planning to extend sanitary sewer facilities to properties located in the south end of Exeter. The project involves the construction of a sanitary sewer to connect existing development along London Road with Exeter’s sewage collection system. The sewer will also be designed to service adjacent lands being considered for future development. At this time, a preferred sewer route has been selected and is shown on the accompanying key map. All construction associated with the project will occur within private servicing easements and existing road allowances. The project is being planned under Schedule B of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) document. Schedule B projects are approved subject to a screening process which involves consultation with government review agencies and the public to ensure the project is carried out in an environmentally sound manner. The screening process has been completed for the project. Subject to any comments received as a result of this Notice, and the receipt of necessary approvals, the Municipality intends to complete the design and proceed with construction of this project. For further information on this project, or to inspect a copy of the Class EA, please contact: B. M. ROSS AND ASSOCIATES LIMITED Consulting Engineers 62 North Street Goderich, Ontario N7A 2T4 Phone: (519) 524-2641 Fax: (519) 524-4403 Attention: Scott Allen, Planner E-mail: sallen@bmross.net If concerns arise regarding this project which cannot be resolved in discussion with the Municipality, a person or party may request that the Minister of the Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act which addresses individual environmental assessments. Requests must be received by the Minister at the address below within 30 calendar days of this Notice. A copy of the request must also be sent to the Municipal Engineer at the address above. If there is no request received by November 15th, 2002, the project will proceed to construction as designed. Minister of the Environment 135 St. Clair Avenue 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M4V 1P5 This Notice Issued October 16th, 2002 MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH HURON CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION COMMUNITY OF EXETER NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF SCREENING PROCESS Cathy Koolen,left,president of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors,Chapter 92,presents a plaque to South Huron Mayor Rob Morley at council’s Oct.7 meeting to commemorate the history of the Hess Clock at Exeter’s Olde Town Hall.The Hess Clock at the town hall was built in 1888 by George Hess.The plaque is dedicated to the memory of Owen Hawkins who restored the clock in 1996.(photo/Scott Nixon) An historical presentation Board endorses province-wide teacher bargaining model