March 2, 2024

RE: UPDATE to STF  Sanctions

Dear Parents/Guardians, Students, and Staff,

Today, the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) has announced:

  • Additional job action for Tuesday, March 5, 2024, to include “Withdrawal of Noon Supervision” and “all Extracurricular Services “.

Here is the week at a glance for March 4 to March 8, 2024:

Schools will only be open 15 minutes before the instructional day begins and closed 15 minutes after the instructional day ends. Parents/Guardians, please ensure your child(ren) does not arrive early or remain late.

Monday, March 4, 2024 – No Sanctions noted at this time.

  • All extracurricular, lunch and school times are as regularly scheduled.
  • The elementary band will operate as regularly scheduled.
  • High School classes scheduled outside of school hours will occur as regularly scheduled.

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 – Sanctions include Withdrawal of Noon Supervision and all Extracurricular Services.

Elementary schools:

  • Alternate School Schedule* ending 20 min early. The school and bus times will be adjusted temporarily on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, and are listed on the next page.
  • Students can remain at school for lunch.
  • Lunch period is reduced from 50 minutes to 30 minutes.
  • Non-STF staff members will provide on-site supervision.
  • All extracurricular and school-led activities cancelled (before, during and after school).
  • The elementary band will operate as regularly scheduled.

High School :

  • Alternate School Schedule* ending 20 min early. The school and bus times will be adjusted temporarily on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, and are listed on the next page.
  • Students are required to leave the school and make alternate arrangements for lunch.
  • The lunch period is reduced from 60 minutes to 40 minutes.
  • Non-STF Staff Members will be on-site to assist students in leaving and returning to school.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024 – Sanctions include Withdrawal of all Extracurricular Services.

  • Cancellation of all school-led extracurricular events and other school division events (for example and not limited to school sports, school clubs, performing arts, meetings, graduation preparations, open houses, etc.).
  • This includes cancellation of the École St. Mary Open House; however, Parents/students may contact École St Mary High School to arrange tours and request information if they are unable to attend the open house on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
  • The elementary band will operate as regularly scheduled.
  • High School classes scheduled outside of school hours will occur as regularly scheduled.

Thursday, March 7, 2024 – No Sanctions noted at this time.

  • All extracurricular, lunch and school times are as regularly scheduled as this time. Please keep posted.
  • The elementary band will operate as regularly scheduled.
  • High School classes scheduled outside of school hours will occur as regularly scheduled.
  • The École St Mary High School Open House on Thursday. March 7, 2024, will occur as scheduled at 7 pm until further notice. Doors open at 6:30. Parents/students may contact École St Mary High School to arrange tours and request information if they are unable to attend the open house.

Friday, March 8, 2024 – No Sanctions noted at this time.

  • All extracurricular, lunch and school times are as regularly scheduled as this time. Please keep posted.
  • The elementary band will operate as regularly scheduled.
  • High School classes scheduled outside of school hours will occur as regularly scheduled.

The following is the Alternate School Schedule

Alternate School Schedule* on Days with Withdrawal of Noon Supervision 

The Alternate School Schedule on Days with Withdrawal of Noon Supervision  instructional hours for each of the schools are as follows:

  Supervision begins at: Instructional Start of Day Lunch Period Instruction Day Ends Supervision ends at:
École St Mary 8:35 am 8:50 am 12:14 pm – 12:54 pm 3:05 pm 3:20 pm
École St Anne 8:35 am 8:50 am 11:42 am – 12:12 pm 3:05 pm 3:20 pm
École Holy Cross 8:35 am 8:50 am 11:42 am – 12:12 pm 3:05 pm 3:20 pm
St. Francis 8:35 am 8:50 am 11:42 am – 12:12 pm 3:05 pm 3:20 pm
St. Catherine 8:35 am 8:50 am 11:42 am – 12:12 pm 3:05 pm 3:20 pm
St. Michael 8:25 am 8:40 am 11:32 am – 12:02 pm 2:55 pm 3:10 pm
St. John 8:25 am 8:40 am 11:32 am – 12:02 pm 2:55 pm 3:10 pm

 

The STF and the Government of Saskatchewan/Saskatchewan School Boards Association Provincial bargaining has not resulted in a new collective agreement for all teachers in Saskatchewan. The Board of Education for Prince Albert Catholic Schools hopes a fair, just, and reasonable collective agreement can be realized. If you have any questions, call (306) 953-7500 or contact schools for school-based information.

Sincerely,

L.Trumier
Director of Education