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IE oy EA AI pe Mn i { | 4 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 4, 1993 "Scugog"s Community Newspaper of Choice" Open Thurs, 9-8 Friday 9-8 & Sat. 9-6 By Julia Dempsey Port Perry Star Durham's secondary school teachers, principals and vice- principals received a 0.3-per cent raise May 1 as part of their new contract. After almost 11 months of ne- otiations, provincial mediator avid Whitehead was appoint- ed by the Education Relations Commission to help the Ontario - Secondary School Teachers Federation, District 17, and the Durham Board of Education reach a settlement. The teachers, who had been working without a contract since August 31, 1992, ratified the agreement on April 16. The Durham Board of Education ap- proved the contract on April 26. Although the one-year agree- ment is effective from Septem- ber 1, 1992 to August 31, 1993, pay increases are not retroac- tive for the 1,500 employees. A qualified teacher may now earn between $31,195 to $64,638, up from $31,102 to $64,345. Principals may now earn up to $86,776 per year, up from $86,616. Continuing education teach- ers and home instruction teach- ers will also receive a 0.3-per cent pay increase effective July 1, raising their hourly rate to $29.41. No increases in allowances for extra degrees or special edu- cation qualifications were granted. \ Other highlights of the agree- ment include updating the On- tario Dental Association fee schedule to 1992 rates, remov- ing co-insurance from the basic dental plan, dropping the out- of-country medical coverage from the extended health pack- age, and capping life insurance. Teachers and students in the French Immersion and gifted programs will now be included in the calculation for establish- ing the pupil-teacherratio. ° A one-year arrangement for the 1993-94 school year will pro- vide schools with the flexibility to explore different staffing models for Grade 9 classes which will be destreamed as a result of implementation of the Pitch-In Secondary school principals, vice-principals, teachers settle Ministry of Education's transi- tion yearsinitiative. . Scugog Trustee Bobbie Drew says the total estimated cost of the negotiated increases to the board is $69,346, far lower than inrecent years. "The teachers realize we are in tough times," she says. Week May 3 through 9 By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star You can do your part to make Scugog Township more beauti- ful, by pitching in and cleaning up the township during Pitch-In Week May 3-9. The township itself takes an active partin the clean up week, as do many volunteers groups such as public schools, church groups, environmental groups, service groups and Scouts and Guides. Each group chooses an area in the township in an effort to clean, pick up trash and recycla- bles. This community wide ef- fort has succeeded in contribut- ing to a clean and healthy environmentin the township. Pitch-In Week is a national non-profit organization found- ed in 1967 by a group of Canadi- ans who recognized that person- al action is required to conserve and enhance the environment. Today millions of volunteers take part in various activities during this week in programs to clean and beautify streams, wilderness and urban areas. Pitch-In Week begins Mon- day, May 3 and runs through Friday, May 9, which is official "Clean World Day". Gentle Dental Care for the whole family * Nitrous Oxide (gas) * Cosmetic Bonding * State-of-the-Art Care * Comfortable atmosphere * Relaxation techniques * Emergencies welcomed * Insurance assignment (we collect from insurance companies) DR. A. CHIA DR. J. COTTRELL DR. M. GARFAT DR. J. HARDY SAUCY GOURMET BBQ & Dipping Sauces Mn 4 flavours 500 mi £2 $499 DR. T KING (Orthodontist) New patients always welcome! ona Schoolyards, parklands and subdivisions are a few of the are- as 'which will be cleaned this year. Almost all township pub- lic schools have committed to take part this year. If your club or organization would like to get involved call the township at 985-7346 and let them know what area your group will be cleaning. The Parks and Recreation De- partment will supply the gar- age bags to those supplying the manpower. Scugog Arena has announced it will be hosting a community spring cleaning sale in the spirit of Earth Day and Pitch-In Week. The one-day yard sale will be held at the Scugog Arena park- ing lot on Saturday, May 22 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. A rain date is scheduled for the follow- ing Saturday. The top level of the lot will be reserved for parking and the bottom can be reserved in ad- vance by calli 985-7346. Parking spaces will be reserved first-come, first-served ba- sis at a cost of $10 each. Bring your merchandise and any set- up material you may require. PORT PERRY DENTAL CENTRE 238 QUEEN ST. - PORT PERRY