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.
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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
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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:
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Consulting Engineers
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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.
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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