Local Office - Summer Closure
The Local's office will close for the summer break on June 30th and will re-open on August 29th at 8:30 am. Staff will periodically check their email through the summer. If it is urgent that you speak with someone regarding your contract or sick leave, contact the provincial ATA at 780-447-9400. Have a wonderful summer. See you in August!
Local Opening Proposal
Members approved the Local's Opening Proposal at a General Assembly held June 1st. View it online and keep posted for up to date information! To view the Central Table Bargaining information, go to the Bargaining 2016/17 webpage at teachers.ab.ca.
Local Executive Committee Election Results
Following the call for nominations, the incoming Executive Committee for the 2017-2020 term is as follows: Heather Quinn (Queen Elizabeth), President; Carmen Glossop (Argyll Centre), Vice President Finance; Henry Madsen (Nellie Carlson), Vice President Political Engagement; Jolene Gray (Prince Charles), Div. I Rep.; Shawn Miller (Evansdale), Div. II Rep.; Deanna Simmons (Dan Knott), Div. III Rep.; Bill Godfrey (Hazeldean), Principal Rep.; Natasha Allen (Jasper Place), Chair, Communications Committee; Tabatha Hart (Keheewin), Chair, Service to Members Committee; Susan Sinclair (Prince Charles), Chair, Professional Development Committee; Gail Cuff (Kildare), Chair, Social Committee; and Jan Hamilton (Substitute), Chair, Substitute Teachers’ Committee. To view the Returning Officers’ Report, click HERE. A by-election will be held in the Fall of 2017 for a Div. IV Rep.
Community Volunteer Grant
Do you actively volunteer with a specific charity? If so, the Donations Committee, through a bequest, would like to donate to your charity on your behalf. Click here for more information and how to apply.
PD Observe a Colleague
At it's June 2016 meeting, the Council of School Representatives (CSR) approved a $50,000 fund for teachers to access to observe colleagues in their classrooms. Funds will be divided between two rounds of $25,000 each. Round one to be completed no later than January 31, 2017; round two to be completed no later than June 15, 2017. Please review the guidelines before applying. Click here to access the guidelines and application form.
Barnett House Renovations
Due to construction, the lane at the west end of Barnett House (which connects the church property to the north sector of the Association’s property) will be closed. To be clear, there will be no access to the parkade through the southern entrance by the church and there will be no access to the church from the parkade area. This closure will be in effect for most of the 12 month period. Staff and visitors travelling north on 142 Street will not have access to the Barnett House parkade; access will only be available to those travelling south on 142 Street. In addition, it will not be possible to turn north on to 142 Street from the Barnett House parkade area. This lane closure is required for safety, given the nature of the construction project ahead.
