A tentative collective agreement has been reached between the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board, and the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, Hastings-Prince Edward Teacher Local, representing permanent teachers.
Ratification votes will take place in late March. No details of the agreement or anything further will be released at this time.
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“This tentative agreement is a significant milestone for HPEDSB and ETFO. Most importantly, it solidifies education stability for HPEDSB students and reflects the Vision in the HPEDSB strategic plan to Lead with integrity and high expectations for all. Congratulations and thank you to both teams for staying at the table to ensure students can continue to learn and achieve." – Shannon Binder, Chair of the Board.
"We are pleased that we have reached a tentative settlement with the Board. We believe this is a fair agreement which is respectful of the needs of our members. Our team would like to thank all our members for their patience and support as we worked to achieve an agreement." – ETFO Hastings-Prince Edward Local President Sarah MacKay.