FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 20, 2002

Tentative agreement is reached with elementary teachers
The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board and the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) - Hastings Prince Edward Local have reached a tentative agreement on a contract extension for the 2001-2002 school year in negotiations held today, November 20th, 2002. The previous agreement expired on August 31, 2001.

The terms of this agreement will be made public following ratification of the agreement by both parties. The Board’s ratification vote will be on Monday, November 25th, 2002 and the teacher’s ratification vote will be Tuesday, November 26th, 2002.

For information contact :
• Judy Edgar, Chair of the Board, HPEDSB (613) 921-3203, or (613) 332-1480
• Chris Salt, Superintendent of Human Resources/Operations, HPEDSB (613) 966-1170 x2281