Information for HSD Stakeholders

Hanover School Division has been advised that the Educational Assistants represented by CLAC Local 306 will be engaging in strike action commencing November 1, 2023.

While we anticipate that the strike action will disrupt services, the Division’s top priority remains the well-being and education of our students. We have taken proactive measures to ensure their needs are met during this period to the best of our ability.

This web page will provide up-to-date information and links to previous correspondence.

Nov. 22, 2023 – Update: Educational Assistant Strike Resolved

Nov. 22, 2023 – Board of Trustees’ Statement (News Release)

Nov. 17, 2023 – Board of Trustees’ Statement

Nov. 7, 2023 – Board Chair Responds at Public Board Meeting

Nov. 3, 2023 – Board Addresses Recent False and Misleading Information

Nov. 1, 2023 – Board of Trustees Respond to EA Strike Action

Oct. 31, 2023 – Expected Commencement of Strike Action (Letter to Parents)

Oct. 26, 2023 – Notification of Strike Action (Letter to Parents)

Oct. 26, 2023 – Statement on Strike Notice (News Release)

 
  • Negotiations
  • Supervision of Students
  • Contact

The Hanover School Division Board of Trustees remain willing to engage in further negotiations to reach a mutually acceptable resolution.

In the event of job action by the Educational Assistants, schools may ask for parent volunteers who would be willing to support the school in the areas of student supervision during recess and lunch breaks or for in-class support. Parent volunteers must have all required volunteer checks completed and on file or in process.

  • There may be less supervision on the school playgrounds in the morning before schools start-up.
  • Crossing guard services may be impacted. We encourage parents to assist their children while walking to school. Schools will attempt to ensure there is coverage at priority intersections.
  • Lunchtime supervision will continue to be provided to students; however, the lunch monitors may not be the regular supervisors. We encourage families who live in the “walk zone” to consider having their children return home for the lunch hour, if possible.

We thank you for your patience and understanding during this period of disruption.

If you have specific concerns regarding your child and the services they require, please contact your child’s school directly. For all other inquiries or comments, please direct your messages to info@hsd.ca.

Media inquiries may be directed to communications@hsd.ca. Divisional spokesperson for such inquiries is Board Trustee, Danielle Funk (Chair of the Negotiating Committee). Contact information is listed on her profile page.