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Wednesday, 2 May 2012
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ROCKHAMPTON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
School Calendar 2012 and 2013 CHAPTER BRIEFING No. 3
Employer Consultation Sought Dear Colleagues Last term members in Rockhampton Diocese raised with our union their concern that no consultation had been sought or permitted with regards to the timing of the Easter Professional Development (PD) days for 2012. This was despite flexibility and consultation occurring in other Diocese’s and Sectors. As a result of the briefings, the Director of the Rockhampton Catholic Education Office wrote to your union on the 19 March and advised that whilst it was not possible to alter arrangements made for 2012 (though if bookings had already been made these would be accommodated),consultation would occur for the scheduling of the 2013 professional development days. This same information was also distributed in a Staff Briefing at the same time. Your union has written to the Rockhampton Diocese today, seeking consultation and discussion with the Director during this term. This is to ensure members are clearly informed of plans for the 2013 school year and holiday dates early to avoid the confusion that the late notice caused last year. Member feedback Members have already begun providing our union feedback from these professional development days in 2012. Overwhelmingly, feedback that has been received is that members are looking for flexibility and consultation at the local level with the ability for staff and the principal to collectively work out what is most convenient for all staff in their workplace. The majority of members have also indicated their desire to see the full two weeks break at Easter provided to them in 2013 as many of their colleagues received this year. Twilight sessions and other arrangements are actively being discussed within Chapters at present. We have also had a number of members indicate the provision and arrangement of suitable child care was very difficult for them during these three days of professional development at Easter time.
Next steps We are now seeking your feedback on the professional development received in 2012, the timing of the days and other possible alternatives for 2013. This feedback will then assist us in discussion with Rockhampton Diocese and in presenting your views. Chapter Executive members are asked to hold a Chapter meeting within the next week, discuss with the Chapter the professional development days in 2012 and possible alternatives that could be explored for 2013. Responses should be faxed back to this office by Friday, 11 May 2012.
Kind regards
TERRY BURKE SECRETARY
ROCKHAMPTON DIOCESE SCHOOL CALENDAR CONSULTATION CHAPTER FEEDBACK
SCHOOL NAME:
__________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:
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1. The Chapter at ____________________________________________ has identified the following as key issues for employees with regards to the scheduling of professional development days in 2012 and 2013: Feedback on the scheduling of and professional development activities in 2012:
Feedback on the scheduling of and professional development activities in 2013:
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