Common use of MINISTRY INITIATIVES Clause in Contracts

MINISTRY INITIATIVES. OCEW Members will be an active participant in the consultation process at the Ministry Initiatives Committee. The Ministry Initiatives Committee shall meet at least quarterly each year to discuss new initiatives, including implications for training and resources. LETTER OF AGREEMENT #12‌ BETWEEN‌ The Ontario Council of Educational Workers (Hereinafter ‘OCEW’) AND‌ The Council of Trustees Associations (Hereinafter The ‘CTA’) RE: Provincial Working Group - Health and Safety The parties confirm their commitment to continuing to participate in the Provincial Working Group - Health and Safety in accordance with the Terms of Reference dated May 25, 2016, and any further amendments to the Terms of Reference as may be agreed to from time to time. Within thirty (30) days following the date of ratification of the central terms, the Parties and the Crown will jointly recommend to the Provincial Working Group - Health and Safety that the issue of workplace violence, including sexual violence (as defined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act, as amended) be added to the Working Group’s agenda at the first available opportunity. Jointly recommended topics for discussion will include: • the provision of information and training on the use of the school board’s online reporting tool to report an incident of workplace violence • conducting a risk assessment following an incident of workplace violence • the provision of safety-relevant information to employees related to workplace violence • the ability to summon immediate assistance following an incident of workplace violence. • other topics as the Parties and the Crown may jointly agree to recommend for discussion LETTER OF AGREEMENT #13‌ BETWEEN‌ The Ontario Council of Educational Workers (Hereinafter ‘OCEW’) AND‌ The Council of Trustees Associations (Hereinafter The ‘CTA’) RE: Status Quo Central Items and Items requiring Amendment and Incorporation‌ The parties agree that the following central issues have been addressed at the Central Table and that the provisions shall remain status quo. For further clarity, the following language must be aligned with current local provisions and practices to reflect the provisions of the 2012-13 MOU. As such the following issues shall not be subject to local bargaining or mid-term amendment by the local parties. Disputes arising in respect of such provisions shall be subject to Section 43 of the School Boards Collective Bargaining Act, 2014.

MINISTRY INITIATIVES. OCEW Members will be an active participant in The parties acknowledge the consultation process at ongoing implementation of the Ministry Initiatives Committeechildren’s Mental Health Strategy, the Special Needs Strategy, and other initiatives within the province of Ontario. The Ministry Initiatives Committee shall meet parties further acknowledge the importance of initiatives being implemented within the provincial schools system including but not limited to the addition of Mental Health Leads, and the protocol for partnerships with external agencies/service providers. It is agreed and affirmed that the purpose of the initiatives is to enhance existing mental health and at least quarterly each year risk supports to discuss new initiativesschool boards in partnership with existing professional student services support staff and other school personnel. It is not the intention that these enhanced initiatives displace CUPE workers, including implications for training and resourcesnor diminish their hours of work. LETTER OF AGREEMENT UNDERSTANDING #12‌ BETWEEN‌ 14 BETWEEN The Ontario Council Canadian Union of Educational Workers Public Employees (Hereinafter ‘OCEWCUPE’) AND‌ AND The Council of Trustees Trustees’ Associations (Hereinafter The the ‘CTA/CAE’) REAND The Crown Re: Provincial Working Group - Health and Safety Working Group The parties confirm reconfirm their commitment to continuing intent to participate in the Provincial Working Group - Health and Safety in accordance with the Terms of Reference dated May 25, 2016, and any further amendments to the Terms of Reference as may be agreed to from time to timeWorking Group. Within thirty (30) days following the date of ratification The purpose of the central termsworking group is to consider areas related to health and safety in order to continue to build and strengthen a culture of health and safety mindedness in the education sector. Areas for discussion may include:  Violence in the Workplace;  Occupational health and safety training, including training for CUPE members;  Caring and Safe Schools as it relates to CUPE members;  Health and safety considerations in high risk areas of the Parties school; and  Any other health and safety matters raised by either party. The Crown commits to convene a meeting of the Crown Working Group prior to December 31, 2015. CUPE will jointly recommend be entitled to equal representation on the Provincial Working Group - Health and Safety that Working group. Where best practices are identified by the issue of workplace violencecommittee, including sexual violence (as defined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act, as amended) those practices will be added to the Working Group’s agenda at the first available opportunityshared with school boards. Jointly recommended topics for discussion will include: • the provision of information and training on the use of the school board’s online reporting tool to report an incident of workplace violence • conducting a risk assessment following an incident of workplace violence • the provision of safety-relevant information to employees related to workplace violence • the ability to summon immediate assistance following an incident of workplace violence. • other topics as the Parties and the Crown may jointly agree to recommend for discussion LETTER OF AGREEMENT UNDERSTANDING #13‌ BETWEEN‌ 15 BETWEEN The Ontario Council Canadian Union of Educational Workers Public Employees (Hereinafter ‘OCEWCUPE’) AND‌ AND The Council of Trustees Trustees’ Associations (Hereinafter The the ‘CTA/CAE’) AND The Crown RE: Status Quo Violence Prevention Training CUPE will be consulted, through the Central Items and Items requiring Amendment and Incorporation‌ Labour Relations Committee, regarding the development/purchase of a training program on the prevention of violence for employees whose core duties require them to work directly in contact with students who may pose a safety risk. The parties agree that Crown agrees to fund the development/purchase. The Central Labour Relations Committee will consider the following central issues have been addressed at points in developing the Central Table training module program including:  Causes of violence;  Factors that precipitate violence;  Recognition of warning signs;  Prevention of escalation; and that  Controlling and defusing aggressive situations.  Employee reporting obligations The training program will be made available to boards and CUPE no later than November 30, 2016. Local boards will consult with local unions regarding the provisions shall remain status quo. For further clarity, the following language must be aligned with current local provisions and practices to reflect the provisions implementation of the 2012-13 MOUtraining program. As such the following issues shall not be subject to local bargaining or mid-term amendment by the local parties. Disputes arising in respect of such provisions shall be subject to Section 43 of the School Boards Collective Bargaining Act, 2014.LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #16

MINISTRY INITIATIVES. OCEW Members will be an active participant in The parties acknowledge the consultation process at ongoing implementation of the Ministry Initiatives Committeechildren’s Mental Health Strategy, the Special Needs Strategy, and other initiatives within the province of Ontario. The Ministry Initiatives Committee shall meet parties further acknowledge the importance of initiatives being implemented within the provincial schools system including but not limited to the addition of Mental Health Leads, and the protocol for partnerships with external agencies/service providers. It is agreed and affirmed that the purpose of the initiatives is to enhance existing mental health and at least quarterly each year risk supports to discuss new initiativesschool boards in partnership with existing professional student services support staff and other school personnel. It is not the intention that these enhanced initiatives displace CUPE workers, including implications for training and resourcesnor diminish their hours of work. LETTER OF AGREEMENT UNDERSTANDING #12‌ BETWEEN‌ 14 BETWEEN The Ontario Council Canadian Union of Educational Workers Public Employees (Hereinafter ‘OCEWCUPE’) AND‌ AND The Council of Trustees Trustees’ Associations (Hereinafter The the ‘CTA/CAE’) AND The Crown RE: Provincial Working Group - Health and Safety Working Group The parties confirm reconfirm their commitment to continuing intent to participate in the Provincial Working Group - Health and Safety in accordance with the Terms of Reference dated May 25, 2016, and any further amendments to the Terms of Reference as may be agreed to from time to timeWorking Group. Within thirty (30) days following the date of ratification The purpose of the central termsworking group is to consider areas related to health and safety in order to continue to build and strengthen a culture of health and safety mindedness in the education sector. Areas for discussion may include:  Violence in the Workplace;  Occupational health and safety training, including training for CUPE members;  Caring and Safe Schools as it relates to CUPE members;  Health and safety considerations in high risk areas of the Parties school; and  Any other health and safety matters raised by either party. The Crown commits to convene a meeting of the Crown Working Group prior to December 31, 2015. CUPE will jointly recommend be entitled to equal representation on the Provincial Working Group - Health and Safety that Working group. Where best practices are identified by the issue of workplace violencecommittee, including sexual violence those practices will be shared with school boards. (as defined in the Occupational See also Local Article L35.00 for Health and Safety Act, as amendedSafety) be added to the Working Group’s agenda at the first available opportunity. Jointly recommended topics for discussion will include: • the provision of information and training on the use of the school board’s online reporting tool to report an incident of workplace violence • conducting a risk assessment following an incident of workplace violence • the provision of safety-relevant information to employees related to workplace violence • the ability to summon immediate assistance following an incident of workplace violence. • other topics as the Parties and the Crown may jointly agree to recommend for discussion LETTER OF AGREEMENT UNDERSTANDING #13‌ BETWEEN‌ 15 BETWEEN The Ontario Council Canadian Union of Educational Workers Public Employees (Hereinafter ‘OCEWCUPE’) AND‌ AND The Council of Trustees Trustees’ Associations (Hereinafter The the ‘CTA/CAE’) AND The Crown RE: Status Quo Violence Prevention Training CUPE will be consulted, through the Central Items Labour Relations Committee, regarding the development/purchase of a training program on the prevention of violence for employees whose core duties require them to work directly in contact with students who may pose a safety risk. The Crown agrees to fund the development/purchase. The Central Labour Relations Committee will consider the following points in developing the training module program including:  Causes of violence;  Factors that precipitate violence;  Recognition of warning signs;  Prevention of escalation; and Items requiring Amendment  Controlling and Incorporation‌ defusing aggressive situations.  Employee reporting obligations The training program will be made available to boards and CUPE no later than November 30, 2016. Local boards will consult with local unions regarding the implementation of the training program. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #16 BETWEEN The Canadian Union of Public Employees (Hereinafter ‘CUPE’) AND The Council of Trustees’ Associations (Hereinafter the ‘CTA/CAE’) AND The Crown RE: Additional Professional Activity (PA) Day The parties agree confirm that should there be an additional PA Day beyond the following central issues have been addressed at current 6 PA days in the Central Table and that 2015- 16 and/or the provisions shall remain status quo2016-17 school years, there will be no loss of pay for CUPE members (excluding casual employees) as a result of the implementation of these additional PA days. For further clarity, the following language must additional PA day will be aligned with current local provisions deemed a normal work day. CUPE members will be required to attend and practices to reflect the provisions of the 2012-13 MOUperform duties as assigned. As such the following issues shall not Notwithstanding these days may be subject to local bargaining or mid-term amendment by the local parties. Disputes arising in respect of such provisions shall be subject to Section 43 of the School Boards Collective Bargaining Act, 2014designated as SULP days.

MINISTRY INITIATIVES. OCEW Members will be an active participant in The parties acknowledge the consultation process at ongoing implementation of the Ministry Initiatives Committeechildren’s Mental Health Strategy, the Special Needs Strategy, and other initiatives within the province of Ontario. The Ministry Initiatives Committee shall meet parties further acknowledge the importance of initiatives being implemented within the provincial schools system including but not limited to the addition of Mental Health Leads, and the protocol for partnerships with external agencies/service providers. It is agreed and affirmed that the purpose of the initiatives is to enhance existing mental health and at least quarterly each year risk supports to discuss new initiativesschool boards in partnership with existing professional student services support staff and other school personnel. It is not the intention that these enhanced initiatives displace CUPE workers, including implications for training and resourcesnor diminish their hours of work. LETTER OF AGREEMENT UNDERSTANDING #12‌ BETWEEN‌ 14 BETWEEN The Ontario Council Canadian Union of Educational Workers Public Employees (Hereinafter ‘OCEWCUPE’) AND‌ AND The Council of Trustees Trustees’ Associations (Hereinafter The the ‘CTA/CAE’) REAND The Crown Re: Provincial Working Group - Health and Safety Working Group The parties confirm reconfirm their commitment to continuing intent to participate in the Provincial Working Group - Health and Safety in accordance with the Terms of Reference dated May 25, 2016, and any further amendments to the Terms of Reference as may be agreed to from time to timeWorking Group. Within thirty (30) days following the date of ratification The purpose of the central termsworking group is to consider areas related to health and safety in order to continue to build and strengthen a culture of health and safety mindedness in the education sector. Areas for discussion may include: • Violence in the Workplace; • Occupational health and safety training, including training for CUPE members; • Caring and Safe Schools as it relates to CUPE members; • Health and safety considerations in high risk areas of the Parties school; and • Any other health and safety matters raised by either party. The Crown commits to convene a meeting of the Crown Working Group prior to December 31, 2015. CUPE will jointly recommend be entitled to equal representation on the Provincial Working Group - Health and Safety that Working group. Where best practices are identified by the issue of workplace violencecommittee, including sexual violence (as defined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act, as amended) those practices will be added to the Working Group’s agenda at the first available opportunityshared with school boards. Jointly recommended topics for discussion will include: • the provision of information and training on the use of the school board’s online reporting tool to report an incident of workplace violence • conducting a risk assessment following an incident of workplace violence • the provision of safety-relevant information to employees related to workplace violence • the ability to summon immediate assistance following an incident of workplace violence. • other topics as the Parties and the Crown may jointly agree to recommend for discussion LETTER OF AGREEMENT UNDERSTANDING #13‌ BETWEEN‌ 15 BETWEEN The Ontario Council Canadian Union of Educational Workers Public Employees (Hereinafter ‘OCEWCUPE’) AND‌ AND The Council of Trustees Trustees’ Associations (Hereinafter The the ‘CTA/CAE’) AND The Crown RE: Status Quo Violence Prevention Training CUPE will be consulted, through the Central Items and Items requiring Amendment and Incorporation‌ Labour Relations Committee, regarding the development/purchase of a training program on the prevention of violence for employees whose core duties require them to work directly in contact with students who may pose a safety risk. The parties agree that Crown agrees to fund the development/purchase. The Central Labour Relations Committee will consider the following central issues have been addressed at points in developing the Central Table training module program including: • Causes of violence; • Factors that precipitate violence; • Recognition of warning signs; • Prevention of escalation; and that • Controlling and defusing aggressive situations. • Employee reporting obligations The training program will be made available to boards and CUPE no later than November 30, 2016. Local boards will consult with local unions regarding the provisions shall remain status quo. For further clarity, the following language must be aligned with current local provisions and practices to reflect the provisions implementation of the 2012-13 MOUtraining program. As such the following issues shall not be subject to local bargaining or mid-term amendment by the local parties. Disputes arising in respect of such provisions shall be subject to Section 43 of the School Boards Collective Bargaining Act, 2014.LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #16

MINISTRY INITIATIVES. OCEW Members will be an active participant in The parties acknowledge the consultation process at ongoing implementation of the Ministry Initiatives Committeechildren’s Mental Health Strategy, the Special Needs Strategy, and other initiatives within the province of Ontario. The Ministry Initiatives Committee shall meet parties further acknowledge the importance of initiatives being implemented within the provincial schools system including but not limited to the addition of Mental Health Leads, and the protocol for partnerships with external agencies/service providers. It is agreed and affirmed that the purpose of the initiatives is to enhance existing mental health and at least quarterly each year risk supports to discuss new initiativesschool boards in partnership with existing professional student services support staff and other school personnel. It is not the intention that these enhanced initiatives displace CUPE workers, including implications for training and resourcesnor diminish their hours of work. LETTER OF AGREEMENT UNDERSTANDING #12‌ BETWEEN‌ 14 BETWEEN The Ontario Council Canadian Union of Educational Workers Public Employees (Hereinafter ‘OCEWCUPE’) AND‌ AND The Council of Trustees Trustees’ Associations (Hereinafter The the ‘CTA/CAE’) AND The Crown RE: Provincial Working Group - Health and Safety Working Group The parties confirm reconfirm their commitment to continuing intent to participate in the Provincial Working Group - Health and Safety in accordance with the Terms of Reference dated May 25, 2016, and any further amendments to the Terms of Reference as may be agreed to from time to timeWorking Group. Within thirty (30) days following the date of ratification The purpose of the central termsworking group is to consider areas related to health and safety in order to continue to build and strengthen a culture of health and safety mindedness in the education sector. Areas for discussion may include:  Violence in the Workplace;  Occupational health and safety training, including training for CUPE members;  Caring and Safe Schools as it relates to CUPE members;  Health and safety considerations in high risk areas of the Parties school; and  Any other health and safety matters raised by either party. The Crown commits to convene a meeting of the Crown Working Group prior to December 31, 2015. CUPE will jointly recommend be entitled to equal representation on the Provincial Working Group - Health and Safety that Working group. Where best practices are identified by the issue of workplace violencecommittee, including sexual violence those practices will be shared with school boards. (as defined in the Occupational See also Local Article L35.00 for Health and Safety Act, as amendedSafety) be added to the Working Group’s agenda at the first available opportunity. Jointly recommended topics for discussion will include: • the provision of information and training on the use of the school board’s online reporting tool to report an incident of workplace violence • conducting a risk assessment following an incident of workplace violence • the provision of safety-relevant information to employees related to workplace violence • the ability to summon immediate assistance following an incident of workplace violence. • other topics as the Parties and the Crown may jointly agree to recommend for discussion LETTER OF AGREEMENT UNDERSTANDING #13‌ BETWEEN‌ 15 BETWEEN The Ontario Council Canadian Union of Educational Workers Public Employees (Hereinafter ‘OCEWCUPE’) AND‌ AND The Council of Trustees Trustees’ Associations (Hereinafter The the ‘CTA/CAE’) AND The Crown RE: Status Quo Violence Prevention Training CUPE will be consulted, through the Central Items Labour Relations Committee, regarding the development/purchase of a training program on the prevention of violence for employees whose core duties require them to work directly in contact with students who may pose a safety risk. The Crown agrees to fund the development/purchase. The Central Labour Relations Committee will consider the following points in developing the training module program including:  Causes of violence;  Factors that precipitate violence;  Recognition of warning signs;  Prevention of escalation; and Items requiring Amendment  Controlling and Incorporation‌ defusing aggressive situations.  Employee reporting obligations The training program will be made available to boards and CUPE no later than November 30, 2016. Local boards will consult with local unions regarding the implementation of the training program. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #16 BETWEEN The Canadian Union of Public Employees (Hereinafter ‘CUPE’) AND The Council of Trustees’ Associations (Hereinafter the ‘CTA/CAE’) AND The Crown RE: Additional Professional Activity (PA) Day The parties agree confirm that should there be an additional PA Day beyond the following central issues have been addressed at current 6 PA days in the Central Table and that 2017- 2018 and/or the provisions shall remain status quo2018-2019 school years, there will be no loss of pay for CUPE members (excluding casual employees) as a result of the implementation of these additional PA days. For further clarity, the following language must additional PA day will be aligned with current local provisions deemed a normal work day. CUPE members will be required to attend and practices to reflect the provisions of the 2012-13 MOUperform duties as assigned. As such the following issues shall not Notwithstanding these days may be subject to local bargaining or mid-term amendment by the local parties. Disputes arising in respect of such provisions shall be subject to Section 43 of the School Boards Collective Bargaining Act, 2014designated as SULP days.