OECTA Committees

This committee seeks nominations from our membership for the Dufferin-Peel OECTA Service and Staff Reps Awards. It then brings a recommendation to the Unit Executive as to who should receive these awards. These honours are the highest forms of appreciation given to our OECTA colleagues who have actively contributed a great deal to our Association.

This committee is perfect for anyone who wants to get more involved, but who does not have a lot of time to devote to meetings. Several meetings are usually all that is required for this mandate.

The duties include informing members as to the financial position of the Unit as well as the related processes. We assist in the preparation of the draft budget, budget review, and review Unit guidelines in the area of finance, recommending to the Unit Executive any changes seen as necessary.

The committee provides a forum for discussion and action around today’s current trends: poverty, anti-racism, violence, and social justice. Our goal is to focus on an important issue(s) and effect change. Please join and help us make a difference!

The Unit quarterly magazine “ The D-Peeler” is our tool for keeping members informed. It needs writers, cartoonists, artists... people who will submit short articles for publication that would be of interest to our members

Website: Focus this year is to get it up and running and to be current. We’ll need people willing to research out great links, info tidbits that would get our members interested in what our Unit does.

The mandate of this committee is to advise the Unit Executive through the Health & Safety Advisor of current Health & Safety issues and concerns. The committee also provides information and inservice to Association Reps. It provides a forum for its members to discuss concerns regarding Health & Safety issues. We welcome all members who are interested in worker Health & Safety to join this committee.

The PD Committee has a mandate to facilitate opportunities for self-directed professional development for elementary teachers. We organize a range of professional development activities including full day seminars and after school workshops. Creative ideas are always welcome!.

The Resolutions Committee receives and considers resolutions submitted by Unit members and the Unit Executive for presentation at the Annual Resolutions General Meeting on November 13, 2008. Approved resolutions are forwarded to Provincial for consideration at the AGM.

This committee has become increasingly important and active. Teachers realize that political action is necessary in order to effect changes in the educational system. The chairperson needs your input and assistance. Please volunteer for this most important venue!

The Social Committee provides OECTA members with an opportunity to participate in recreational activities and interact with colleagues from across our board. Networking with colleagues is a great way to meet new people, get involved with our unit and learn more about our Association. We are looking for high energy, enthusiasitc members who would be willing to share event ideas, help organize events and promote involvement of OECTA social events.