Mar 15

Mar 01

Mar 01

BCPSEA has been served strike notice by the BC Teachers’ Federation pursuant to the Labour Relations Board Order of February 28. 

Feb 28

The Labour Relations Board has issued its order regarding BCTF strike escalation. 

Attachment: LRB Order on BCTF's strike escalation

Feb 24

Feb 08

Jan 26

The LRB issued a further letter late this afternoon, which provides as follows: 

“The direction to mark the exams as scheduled must be given full effect. To that end, to the extent to which any further clarity may be required, pursuant to B21/2012, BCTF members are directed to mark the English 10 and Socials 11 provincial exams as they have in the past. I reiterate that administrators are to be used to the best extent possible in the marking of exams.”

Attachment: LRB letter on further instructions for making of provincial exam

Jan 25

The LRB has now issued further directions in this matter which support BCPSEA’s position (see attached decision B21//2012). The LRB has found that the appropriate criteria to assess an administrator’s ability to mark the essay component of the identified exams.

Attachment: LRB decision B21/2012

Jan 18

Dec 20

The LRB observed that, “as noted, the approach adopted by the parties in Phase 1 simply has not worked. It has not been balanced or effective in putting pressure on both parties.”

Attachment: LRB decision on Reimbursement

Dec 13

The primary ground for our reconsideration is that the original decision did not properly interpret the LRB’s role in an essential services dispute.

Attachment: LRB Application for Reconsideration

Dec 12

The Labour Relations Board (LRB) issued a decision (B221/2011) last week providing, on an interim basis, that:

BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) members will continue to mark the identified Provincial exams as they have in the past, subject to administrators being utilized to the best extent possible. The parties should discuss how to implement this direction at the local level and ensure that marking is done in a timely manner to ensure a student’s progress is not impeded.

Dec 07

• BCTF members will continue their activities with respect to the Oral Component of the Français langue première 12 and Français langue seconde immersion 12 in the usual manner at the times currently scheduled or to be scheduled.

On December 6, 2011 BCTF filed an application with the LRB seeking several changes to the order. 

The LRB has now issued a decision by letter (attached) that dismisses BCTF’s application with the LRB concluding that it would not be appropriate for it to revisit its interim order.

Dec 02

The BCTF has been directing teachers not to conduct the oral component of the provincial French language examinations that are or will be scheduled for students to take between December 5 and January 13.

The BCTF has also directed teachers not to mark the “essay” components of provincial exams that are marked locally (English 10, English 10 First Peoples, Francais Langue Premiere 10, Civics 11, Éducation civique 11, Social Studies 11, Sciences humaines 11, BC First Nations Studies 12, and Études des Premières Nations de la C.-B. 12 (“ the identified Provincial exams”).

In a decision (B221/2011 attached) issued today, December 2, 2011, the LRB has issued a ruling that provides, on an interim basis, that: 

• BCTF members will continue their activities with respect to the Oral Component of the Français langue première 12 and Français langue seconde immersion 12 in the usual manner at the times currently scheduled or to be scheduled; and 
• BCTF members will continue to mark the identified Provincial exams as they have in the past, subject to administrators being utilized to the best extent possible. The parties should discuss how to implement this direction at the local level and ensure that marking is done in a timely manner to ensure a student’s progress is not impeded.

Nov 29

• require teachers to prepare and distribute report cards, and
• require the BCTF, upon notice to BCPSEA, to reimburse each school district monthly in an amount equal to 15% of the total gross salaries and benefits costs paid to or on behalf of BCTF members by the school district for that month.

Nov 02

In a decision issued November 1, the Labour Relations Board (LRB) has confirmed that administrators and school districts continue to have the authority to approve or deny field trips (see BCLRB No. B193/2011). The approval of field trips by administrators and school districts should continue to be made on the basis of the legitimate considerations in the various school districts, school policies regarding field trips, as well as considerations that ensure managers and excluded staff are being used to the best extent possible.

Attachment: LRB Decision B193-2011

Oct 28

Frequently Asked Questions about BCPSEA's application to the Labour Relations Board. 

Oct 26

Attachment: LRB Application October 26, 2011

BCPSEA has today filed an application with the Labour Relations Board (LRB) to request that the LRB vary the Essential Services Order to:

• require teachers to prepare and distribute report cards, and
• require the BCTF, upon notice to BCPSEA, to reimburse each school district monthly in an amount equal to 15% of the total gross salaries and benefits costs paid to or on behalf of BCTF members by the school district for that month.

Oct 05

BCPSEA filed an application last week with the Labour Relations Board (LRB) challenging the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) position that School-based Team (SBT) Meetings should occur during the teachers’ strike only on the basis that administrators’ attendance at such meetings is limited to those where a student to whom they provide direct service was under discussion. This update provides information about the LRB's Order.

Sep 16

This update provides information about 1701 form completion, student referral forms, IEP meetings and training regarding Epi-pen use during Phase 1. 

Sep 07

Aug 30

This issue includes FAQ's about teachers’ participation in first-day meetings, activities prior to the start of school, and the responsibilities of a Teacher In Charge (TIC). 

Aug 12

This issue provides information on the organization of class/program composition and formation and the supervision of students during the teacher strike. 

Aug 09

Jul 27

Attachment: Labour Relations Board decision on BC Teachers' Federation Phase 1 Job Action

The Board’s decision (B132/2011 attached) determines which activities may and may not be affected if Phase 1 is implemented in September. This update provides information about the Labour Relations Board's decision on which activities may or may not be affected if a Phase 1 teacher strike is implemented. 

Jun 23