Can schools have preferred lists?
EXCEPTION CRITERIA: Effective September 1, 2009, exceptions will only be allowed in accordance with the following criteria: It is the understanding of Human Resources and the union that the use of preferred lists is for the filling of vacancies where it would be prudent to predetermine the replacement. Examples include: • challenging classrooms for which a novice OT would be unprepared • where safety is an issue, for any reason including equipment, student behaviour, etc. • where an unexpected absence becomes prolonged (for classroom continuity) • where there is a repeated absence expected (for classroom continuity where the teacher being replaced will attend regularly scheduled meetings) • where availability of specially qualified OTs is limited (French, Tech, etc.) Preferred list for classes meeting the criteria above should be set up in SmartFind. To set up a preferred list for a classroom, please contact the SmartFind operator. The system will be monitored for compliance. KPR staff
