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Disclaimer
The
Dartmouth Local, a branch of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union makes every
effort to ensure the accuracy of the information on this Web site;
however, it makes no guarantees or warranties that the information is
error-free. Use the information obtained from this Web site at your own
risk. Original documents and master contracts may be examined at the
NSTU Central Office:
461 - 4187
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Questions
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1.1
- I am a new teacher.
Where can I get answers regarding new teacher concerns? |
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1.2
- I am wondering how
many sessions of Massage Therapy are we allowed to have as teachers?
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1.3
- I find the work load too much to handle, what
services and rights do I have to say no to extra work?
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1.4
- What is Annual Council and when is it held? |
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1.5
- Where do I apply for funding for a conference or course? |
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1.6
- How much money is available and who can apply conference and
course funding? |
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The information
contained in Q & A's
(1.7 - 2.8)
of this document is
the property and copyright of the
School Insurance
Program and is
provided to the recipient on a privileged and confidential basis and is
not to be copied, transmitted or otherwise provided to any third party
without the prior written consent of SIP. |
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1.7
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If I have questions about the school board
insurance coverage whom do I contact? |
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1.8
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If I witness or hear about an accident or injury
whom should I tell? |
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1.9
- When should an incident report form be completed? |
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2.0
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Who should I contact, when a loss or damage occurs
to my personal property at school? |
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2.1
- Should I complete an incident report or property loss
form for damage to my personal property? |
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2.2
- I am arranging transportation of students to co and extra
-curricular activities. Who should I contact to make sure that I am
following school board policy and procedures on this matter?
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2.3
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When arranging for
activities for students, I am often asked for proof of insurance. How do
I get this? |
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2.4
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What is student accident insurance? |
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2.5
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Is the Student Accident Insurance policy for students only?
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2.6
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Should students get additional insurance when traveling outside the
province and country? |
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2.7
- Does SIP provide risk management services to teachers and schools? |
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2.8
- What is risk management? |
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2.9
- What is a personal day? |
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3.0
- What is the process to apply for a deferred salary leave? |
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3.1
-Where do I go to get important information about
taking students on school trips? |
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Answers
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1.1
The NSTU has set up a
TEACHER INDUCTION PROGRAM. It is structured to offer participants two
years
of on going support. More information can be found at the NSTU web page.
http:www.nstu.ca |
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1.2 The time frame
for Massage Therapy coverage is August 1, to July 31 within such time
teachers
are covered for 20 visits. |
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1.3
Given the current inquiry taking place on
this issue, best advice is to seek direction from your local president. |
1.4
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Annual Council (May 18-20, 2007)
is the policy-making, democratic governing body of the Nova
Scotia Teachers Union attended by delegates from across the province.
Each year, Locals and the Provincial Executive on behalf of committees
and
special associations forward resolutions to Council for consideration.
The annual budget is set as well.
The Election of the First Vice-President takes place among the delegates
gathered, as well as the honouring of those who have contributed to the
benefit
and welfare of teachers and the public education in the province, and
other
business pertaining to the Union.
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1.5
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Money is available for conference and course through Article 60
of the
Collective Agreement and also available for in-services. The necessary
application are available through our web Local PD page links or through
the HRSB web site. Follow the links under Human Resources. |
1.6
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Under the current guidelines any Permanent, Probationary and Term
Teacher can apply for Conference funding to a maximum of $1000.00 per
fiscal year, (April 1, 2006-March 31, 2007).
Course funding (credit and non-credit) is also available up to a maximum
of 80% of the tuition cost. |
1.7
- The School Insurance Program (SIP) is a not-for-profit organization
that manages all aspects of property and casualty-related insurance for
the school boards of Nova Scotia. You can contact SIP staff at
902-864-6170(phone) 902-864-6179 (fax). |
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1.8
- Please report the incident to the school principal and any JOHS
Committee member in the school. |
1.9
- The incident report form should be completed for students, employees
and visitors to the school; in fact, anyone who is injured while on
school property or while involved in a school activity, whether on
or off school
property. |
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2.0
- If damage occurs to your personal vehicle, contact your automobile
insurer. If damage occurs to other personal property, such as clothing,
laptop, books, etc, contact your homeowners or tenants insurer.
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2.1
- Yes. |
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2.2
- Contact the school board Coordinator of Transportation at the school
board office. |
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2.3
- Please complete a request for proof of insurance form, available at
the SIP website, www.sip.ca and fax to the SIP office 902-864-6179. |
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2.4
- Every student
attending public school in Nova Scotia is automatically insured by the
School Insurance Program's Basic Student Accident Coverage. This
coverage, as described, is provided without a deductible, at no cost to
the student, parents/guardians or schools. Basic coverage is provided to
cover students during regular school hours, school activities and travel
to and from their school. |
2.5
- Yes, all full-time, elementary, junior and senior high public schools
students and attendees at school board day-care centers in the province
of Nova Scotia who are covered under a Canadian Federal and / or
Provincial
Health and Hospitalization Insurance plan are eligible. Please
note: University, private school, private day-care, community colleges,
foreign students, apprenticeship program, etc are not eligible under
this plan.
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2.6
- Yes, student accident insurance covers for accidents only and not
medical conditions. There is a limit of $2,000 coverage for expenses
incurred outside of Canada. |
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2.7
- Yes.
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2.8
- Risk Management - The systematic application of management, policies, procedures and
practices to the tasks of identifying, analyzing, evaluating, treating
and monitoring risk. ( Reference: Queensland Government website).
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Additional 2.8
Info - There
are five elements of risk management:
1. Identify, 2.Assess,
3. Reduce, 4. Transfer, 5. Eliminate
The best way to understand how to apply these five elements is to use a
common example. You plan to attend a meeting that is 100 Km away
from your home; however, a winter storm occurs and the weather outlook
is bad.
1. You identify the risk- there's a serious winter storm and driving in
it could result in an accident.
2. You access the risk-having an accident could be life threatening.
3. You reduce the risk-you're driving a 4-wheel drive vehicle equipped
with winter tires.
4. You transfer the risk-you purchase insurance that will cover you in
case you are in an accident.
5. You eliminate the risk-rather than traveling to the meeting, you
decide to attend via conference call.
Items (1.7 - 2.8)
were provided
courteousy of: Helen-Mary Green ,B.A.,CIP
Risk Manager of Nova Scotia School Insurance Exchange. |
2.9
- Although teachers call it a personal day it is really a "special
leave" accommodation.
This falls under article 6 of the local agreement. This article deals
with members of one's family who have died, funeral attendance duties,
serious illness in a family and certification examination days.
For further information teachers should refer to Article 6 in the
local collective agreement.
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3.0
- Deferred Salary:
A teacher must make written application to the Superintendent on or
before April 30th requesting permission to participate in the
Plan. Written acceptance, or denial, of the teacher’s request, with
explanation, shall be forwarded to the teacher by June 15th
in the school year the original request is made. Approval of individual
requests to participate in the Plan shall rest solely with the School
Board and a refusal to approve an application shall be final and cannot
be grieved by the teacher denied. |
3.1
- Locating
Field Trip Insurance Information.
Step 1 - Go to the School Insurance Program web page.
www.sip.ca
Step 2 - Click subscribers
Step 3 - Teachers are asked to email SIP at
mail@sip.ca or call 864-6170 for a password
Step 4 - Go to "Risk Management" Look for Riskwrite Bulletins
Step 5 - The bulletin you want is November 28 -2005, Vol 8 No 8 Managing
the Risks of School Trips
The information provided will prepare any teacher who plans to take
students away on a field trip.
(Courtesy of M. McCormick VP Ec. Welfare)
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