Prince Albert teachers in front of MLA Alana Ross' office in February. (file photo/paNOW )

By Susan McNeil

Sanction impacts

P.A. divisions update impact of teacher sanctions

Jun 7, 2024 | 12:12 PM

Both the Saskatchewan Rivers and Prince Albert Catholic School Divisions have updates on how teacher job sanctions will impact the school day.

The Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation announced two days ago that work to rule would start again on Monday, June 10 after contract negotiations with the province reached an impasse.

For Sask Rivers, teachers will provide supervision starting 15 minutes before the first bell and for 15 minutes afterward. No lunch hour supervision will be available, meaning that parents may need to arrange for their children over that time.

“Limited lunch supervision will be provided in schools and as a result, we will have alternate supervision plans, this will be done differently in each of our schools,” said Neil Finch, director of education in the letter to parents.

Teachers will not participate in extra-curricular activities, such as sports. Announcements about upcoming graduation ceremonies have not yet been made public.

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The Catholic division also has a varying schedule based on schools but the main impacts will depend on the age range of the school.

“Many aspects of our school operations and educational planning may be impacted in the coming days and weeks, including but not limited to the impact on transportation services, student support services, lunch periods and school hours,” said the letter from Director of Education Lorel Trumier.

Elementary students will remain in the building for lunch but parents are being asked to pick their child up for lunch if possible.

The lunch period in elementary schools is being shortened from 50 minutes to 30 minutes.

High school students are being required to leave the building and school property. They cannot be in the parking lot, the football field, or the tennis courts either and their lunch time is reduced from 60 minutes to 40 minutes.

Parents are also being warned that how the sanctions look can change, including withdrawal of instruction where teachers could potentially walk out of the classroom for some periods, and should make child care arrangements accordingly.

The STF is required to give 48 hours notice for all changes.

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susan.mcneil@pattisonmedia.com