The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) says it has reached tentative agreements with Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) affiliates, impacting over 1,000 employees.
The school board and unions say contract details will remain confidential until both parties complete their respective ratification processes.
"Reaching these tentative collective agreements exemplifies the board’s commitment to fostering an environment that values and prioritizes the invaluable contributions of our team towards enhancing student outcomes," said Laura Marotta, Superintendent of Human Resource Services. "Our bargaining team expresses sincere appreciation to the staff representatives for their unwavering commitment and collaborative approach."
The OSSTF Educational Support Staff Professionals (ESSP), representing over 600 members, and the OTSSF Professional Student Services Personnel with 12 members, will hold their ratification votes on April 2.
“With this tentative agreement, our members, the students they serve, and our community can feel confident that the supports learners need will be there," said Carrie de Graaf, President, OSSTF - ESSP. "Despite challenges from a provincial funding model that continues to shortchange the public education system in our province, our members remain committed to being a vital part of the educational team and this tentative deal is a testament to that.”
The OTSSF Teachers’ Bargaining Unit, which has over 400 members, will hold it's vote on April 12.
The tentative agreements, if ratified, would complete the local portion of the two-pronged contract talks. The central portion of the agreement is currently in the provincial arbitration process.
