HALTON CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD. 000 XXXXX XXXX, P.O. BOX 5308, BURLINGTON, ONTARIO L7R 4L3 TELEPHONE (000) 000-0000 FAX (000) 000-0000 May 31, 2005 Mr. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association President, Halton Elementary Unit Burlington, ON Letter of Intent – Professional Development Account Dear Xx. Xxxxx; The Board will provide a one-time reimbursement, paid to each full-time teacher who is/was a member of the bargaining unit between September 1, 2004 and June 30, 2005 and employed by the Board during that time, to a maximum of five hundred and twelve dollars ($512) as provided by the Ministry of Education. Prorating shall apply to a full-time teacher who taught only part of the 2004-2005 school year and to a part-time teacher employed in the 2004-2005 school year. Such reimbursement shall be for costs incurred by a teacher for such items as computers, computer software, computer peripherals, professional materials, courses, and professional development activities related to their employment. Teachers shall be required to submit receipts/invoices for reimbursement for items purchased during their employment, for clarity, the receipts must be dated between September 1st, 2004 and September 30th 2005. The Board will accept submissions of receipts/invoices on a one-time only basis between June 1, 2005 and up to and including December 31, 2005. Such reimbursement shall be paid to a teacher on a cheque separate from their bi-weekly pay, in September 2006. The parties will meet to discuss eligibility for reimbursement, with the agreement that the number of employees receiving remuneration will not exceed the total number of full time equivalent teachers reported by the Board to the Ministry of Education, nor shall the total amount of monies paid out exceed the total money allocated by the Ministry for the Professional Development Fund. Yours truly, Xx. X. Piovesan Director
