Earlier this week, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) shared a message with families regarding the potential for labour disruption. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) had announced their intent to begin strike action in the form of a full withdrawal of service on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022.
This morning, the Ontario Public Services Employees Union (OPSEU) released a memo encouraging their members to join their CUPE colleagues by walking off the job on Friday, Nov. 4. In SCDSB schools, OPSEU represents educational assistants, secretarial support staff, child and youth workers, and information and technology staff. Although our intent was to remain open on Friday, the added threat of job action by OPSEU members, and the lack of the required five-day notification, has made it so that our schools cannot operate safely and effectively.
As a result of this new development, all SCDSB schools will be closed to students on Friday, Nov. 4. Students will receive assigned coursework through the virtual learning platform established by their teacher.
We will not be handing out technology at this time; however, should job action continue beyond Friday, we will work with families to determine need.
Child care programs in SCDSB schools
- Child care centres operated by third-party providers in SCDSB schools will continue with regular operations on Friday, Nov. 4.
- Before and after school programs will not operate on Friday, Nov. 4.
Learning Centres and Career Centre
- The Learning Centres, including the Newcomer Welcome Centre, will be closed to students on Friday, Nov. 4.
- The Career Centre will be closed to the public on Friday, Nov. 4.
Community use of schools
- All community use permits in SCDSB schools will be cancelled beginning on Friday, Nov. 4 until further notice.
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