We know that members invest many hours of their own time and energies into activities for kids above and beyond their regular work. Please remember that participating in extra-curricular activities is strictly voluntary as per our collective agreement (6.04-1).

Reimbursements of Expenses

Members should know that our collective agreement stipulates that you are entitled to be reimbursed for expenses and mileage associated with approved extra curricular activities as per 6.04-9

Extra-Curricular Leave

If you decide to take on extra-curricular responsibilities and log 50 hours of volunteer time, you are eligible for a leave day we often call a “50 hour day” or “EC day”. You can log up to a maximum of 150 hours and earn three such leave days.

Note that you may also apply and receive a half day leave for 25 hours of logged extra-curricular service.

The process for accessing your leave involves a number of steps. Members should be aware of the following:

  • Step 1 – complete the Extra curricular Pre-approval form. As per the collective agreement, your activity must get prior approval from your administrator and fit the description of an extra-curricular activity.

******* One of our members has designed an alternate extra curricular log form to help you track your hours. You may ask your administrator if it is suitable to submit, or transfer the data to the Divisional form. You can download it here.

  • Step 3 – Log forms need to be uploaded to Employee Connect. There is a process for uploading and applying to have the 50 hour days added to your bank. This process is outlined by RETSD. You can find that information here.

Can you carry forward banked days or logged hours into the next school year?

The answer is yes – but only in specific circumstances.

Here is what our collective agreement says:

RETSD has created a table that can be helpful in determining carry over:

If you have any questions or if you feel your rights to leave are being unfairly curtailed, please contact the office.

Quick Reference Forms

Extra Curricular Pre-Approval Form (step 1)

Divisional Extra Curricular Log (step 2)

Extra Curricular Guidelines

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Winnipeg, Manitoba
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(204) 661-1823

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Land Acknowledgement

The River East Transcona Teachers’ Association recognizes that we are on Treaty One land. We acknowledge that we are settlers to these lands; the original lands of the Anishinabe, Ininíwak, Anishinini(wak), Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the national homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize that most of our electricity is generated from hydroelectric dams located on Treaty Five territory, and that Winnipeg’s water is sourced from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, located on Treaty Three territory. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and present, as well as current systemic barriers that continue to disproportionately disadvantage Indigenous peoples, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with the Indigenous communities in a spirit of seeking truth and acting on reconciliation.

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