March 13, 2006 Human Resources Committee Meeting Report

Meeting of May 1, 2006

Committee Members: Sylvia Di Donato, Barbara Freeston, Allan Levine, Howard Solomon, Joe Zemanovich, Ralph Tietjen,Don Rae, Craig Berger, Rosemary Murphy Vice Chair), John Killingbeck (Chair)

Present: Sylvia Di Donato, Howard Solomon, Joe Zemanovich, Allan Levine, Craig Berger, Rosemary Murphy (Vice Chair), John Killingbeck (Chair)

Absent with regrets: Ralph Tietjen, Barbara Freeston

Others present: Marcus Tabachnick, Douglas Flook, Eric Bender, Sue Williams-Rae, Patrick Whitham

Administrators: Luc Cauchon (recorder), John Brennon, Steve Balleine, Valerie Pelletier, Carol Mastantuono, Tom McKenzie

The following items were considered at our May 1st Meeting:-

1: Update on Grievance:

It was reported that the one current grievance has progressed to the hearing stage at the CPN. Another grievance on disciplinary measures was filed in May.

2: Update on Negotiations – Local Negotiations:

Luc Cauchon reported on the meetings with PTU in regard to local negotiations. He explained the basics of the demands. Members expressed their support and their concerns over the different points. Progress on the negotiations will be brought to the June 5th meeting.

3: SafeSchool Subcommittee Update:

Luc Cauchon mentioned the different meetings of the committee. Representatives from the allergy awareness group will present their points to the committee on May 23, 2006. Rosemary Murphy reported on the progress in her subcommittee.

4: Teachers’ Performance Enhancement Statistics:

Luc Cauchon presented statistics showing the number of new teachers and tenure-track teachers to

be seen, including the number of teachers who already had two evaluations and were waived. He also reported on the number of teachers who received an unsatisfactory evaluation.

5: New Business presented:

5.1: Staffing Update

Luc Cauchon presented grids of excess and needs in the elementary schools and in the high

schools. The numbers show that we will need nearly 100 new teachers for the high schools. At

the elementary level, there are 41 teachers in excess, and enough open posts in each sector to place those teachers. Springdale is the single school that was most impacted by the major school change and a decline in registration. There are 8 teachers who are school excess and another one could be board excess. An update on the placement of those teachers will be presented at the June 5, 2006 meeting.

5.2: New Team in Human Resources Department:

The new HR administrative team was presented, John Brennon, Director, Steve Balleine, Assistant-Director, Valerie Pelletier and Carol Mastantuono, Coordinators. Tom McKenzie will remain Assistant-Director for payroll. Viviane Saucier did not attend the meeting. Her post was modified from a consultant position to a managerial position but she is remaining with similar tasks.

6: Other Business:

Questions were asked regarding the supposed increase of complaints of violence in Canadian schools. So far this year, HR received 2 official complaints in accordance with our Safe School Policy. Formal investigations were done in both cases and follow-up actions were done.

Date of Next Meeting: June 5, 2006

Respectfully submitted:

John Killingbeck

Committee Members: Sylvia Di Donato, Barbara Freeston, Allan Levine, Howard Solomon, Joe Zemanovich, Ralph Tietjen, Don Rae, Craig Berger, Rosemary Murphy (Vice Chair), John Killingbeck (Chair).

Present:Sylvia Di Donato, Howard Solomon, Don Rae, Joe Zemanovich, Allan Levine, Craig Berger, Rosemary Murphy (Vice Chair), John Killingbeck (Chair).

Absent with regrets: Ralph Tietjen, Barbara Freeston

Others present: Marcus Tabachnick,. Douglas Flook, Eric Bender, Sue Williams-Rae, Patrick Whitham

Administrators: Luc Cauchon (recorder)John Brennon, Steve Balleine, Valerie Pelletier, Carol Mastantuono, Tom McKenzie

The following items were considered at our May 1st Meeting

1: Update on Grievance:

It was reported that the one current grievance has progressed to the hearing stage at the CPN. Another grievance on disciplinary measures was filed in May.

2: Update on Negotiations – Local Negotiations:

3: SafeSchool sub-committee update:

Luc Cauchon mentioned the different meetings of the committee. Representatives from the allergy awareness group will present their points to the committee on May 18, 2006. Rosemary Murphy reported on the progress in her sub-committee.

4: Teachers’ Performance Enhancement Statistics:

Luc Cauchon presented statistics showing the number of new teachers and tenure track teachers to be seen, including the number of teachers who already had two evaluations and were waived. He also reported on the number of teachers who received an unsatisfactory evaluation.

5: New Business presented:

5.1: Staffing Update

Luc Cauchon presented grids of excess and needs in the elementary schools and in the high schools. The numbers show that we will need nearly 100 new teachers for the high schools. At the elementary level, there are 41 teachers in excess, and enough open posts in each sector to place those teachers. Springdale is the single school that was most impacted by the major school change and a decline in registration. There are 8 teachers who are school excess and another one could be board excess.An update on the placement of those teachers will be presented at the June 5, 2006 meeting.

5.2: New Team in Human Resources Department:

The new HR administrative team was presented, John Brennon, Director, Steve Balleine, Assistant-Director, Valerie Pelletier and Carol Mastantuono, coordinators. Tom McKenzie will remain Assistant-Director for payroll.

Viviane Saucier did not attend the meeting. Her post was modified from a consultant position to a managerial position but she is remaining with similar tasks.

6: Other Business

Date of Next Meeting: June 5

Respectfully submitted: John Killingbeck