The ongoing shortage of classroom teachers, teachers teaching on call (TTOCs), and specialists continues to cause problems for students with less than a month to go in the current school year–and now, the shortage is threatening to cause significant disruptions Read More …
NOSTA Retirement Dinner and Celebration
June 21 – 5:30 PM at the Salmon Arm Elks Hall Tickets must be purchased by June 6th from NOSTA office or Staff reps! Social starts at 5:30 with a No Host bar and appies are provided by Bradbury’s starting Read More …
It was a busy AGM with lots of discussion.
During last nights’ AGM we voted in the Executive for next year. The Executive for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year is: President: Christina McDermott 1st Vice President: George Richard (JLJ) 2nd Vice President: Norma-Jean Gomme Secretary: Brittany Hall Read More …
AGM – May 14
Be sure to mark May 14 on your calendar as an important meeting. NOSTA elections are happening, have your say in the future of YOUR union (or maybe let your name stand for a position). Additional discussions include fee increase, Read More …
New Teacher Induction
We recently had the privilege of welcoming the new teachers to NOSTA and BCTF. Clint Johnston, 2nd VP of BCTF was able to join us in the welcome as well as share information on current BCTF news. The following teachers Read More …
Collective Agreement 2013-2019
It’s finally here. Below find the Collective Agreement with updated language that is valid until 2019. 2013-2019 Collective Agreement
2017-2018 NOSTA Meeting Calendar
Attached is the calendar for NOSTA events during the 2017-2018 school year. Any additional questions can be directed to the NOSTA office at 250-832-1933 NOSTA-Calendar-2017-2018-Adopted
Part-Time/ Team Teachers FTE Forms
These forms assist part time teachers determine if they are working their actual FTE and how many Pro-D/Admin days they are required to attend,
Summer Hours
The NOSTA office will be closed from July 10, 2017 – August 20, 2017. Summer hours from August 21 – Sept 1: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Regular hours will resume on Sept. 5. 2017: 8:30 am to Read More …
What’s to come in BC Politics
Dear Friend, Last week the BC Liberal government delivered a Throne Speech chock full of progressive policies—a ban on corporate and union donations, a poverty reduction plan, and action on childcare, housing, transit, and more. The Throne Speech represents a Read More …