CCEA FAQs.pdf

1. Overwhelmed with work: Talk to administrator to prioritize duties.
2. Conflicting admin messages: Email admin for confirmation, keep record.
3. Different rules in schools: Ask building rep to discuss with principal, or contact CCEA.
4. Meeting with admin: Ask about meeting purpose, consider bringing representation.
5. HR investigation: HR won't disclose details to ensure due process.
7. Feeling targeted: Document incidents, contact CCEA UniServ Director.
8. Sick note requirement: Maybe, if reasonable cause to believe absence not due to illness.
9. Consecutive Personal Business Days: Up to 3, not adjacent to holiday or school year start/end.
10. Unpaid committee: Not required if beyond duty day.
11. Unsupported by admin: Keep referral copy, ask for explanation, contact CCEA.
12. Salary negotiation: Annual, unless multi-year CBA, steps should be automatic.
13. Non-tenured educator protection: Self-advocate, contact union, start with building representative.
14. Substituting during duty-free time: Compensated, but admin can pull for operational needs.
15. After reprimand: Contact union, options include Letter of Rebuttal, appeal, or grievance.
16. Grievance vs gripe: Grievance is contractual violation, handled by CCEA, gripe is everything else.
17. Evaluation conference: If not within 5 days of observation, contact CCEA if negative result.
18. Rescheduling meetings: Admin can reschedule, but accommodate prior obligations.
19. Posting lessons online: Site-based issue, no requirement.