A new four-year collective agreement between the Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord and the Association des enseignantes et enseignants franco-ontariens de l’Ontario – supply teachers has been ratified.
“I'm very pleased with this agreement, as it allows CS Grand Nord to continue working closely with the supply teachers in order to offer the students entrusted to its care, an education of incomparable quality," said board chair, Francine Vaillancourt in a release.
"The Board recognizes that the work done by supply teachers is a major undertaking, and it is by working in partnership with them that we contribute to the excellence of French-language public education."
“It's by working in concert with our supply teaching staff that we are able to deliver a full range of programs and services and enhance student development so that they can reach their full potential," said director of education Sébastien Fontaine.
"This agreement reflects our recognition of their work and our determination to defend their interests."
The collective agreement will run from Sept. 1, 2022 to Aug. 31, 2026.
Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord offers French-language public education 15 elementary schools and eight secondary schools in the communities of Markstay, Noëlville, Greater Sudbury, Blind River, Elliot Lake, Sault Ste. Marie, Wawa, Dubreuilville, Marathon, Manitouwadge, Longlac and Thunder Bay.