South East Cornerstone Teachers' Association

📢 SECTA Elections are Coming Up!

Make a difference and get involved in your teachers’ association! SECTA nominations are due by April 30th, with elections happening on May 6 & 7. Positions available include:

✅ LINC Chair (1-year term)
✅ Councilors (2-year term, five positions available)
✅ Members at Large (1-year term, various roles including Communications, Scholarships, Wellness, and more!)

📌 Complete your nomination form and submit it to Michael Van Betuw (michael.vanbetuw@gmail.com). Remember to include a brief candidate statement and photo if running for LINC Chair or Councilor.

👉 Download the nomination form here.

We are excited to share that the agenda for our upcoming Convention is now available on our website! Highlights include:

• Greetings brought by SECTA, STF, SECPSD Director of Education, and the SECPSD board chair
• Sirens – Dueling Pianos (featuring two SECTA teachers, Kylee Carver and Jacquie Walbaum)
• Keynote: Anthony McLean
• Teacher Induction Ceremony

We’re looking forward to seeing you there—stay tuned for more updates, and be sure to visit our website to see the latest on the agenda. Let’s make this convention one to remember!

See here for the full 2024 Convention Agenda.

We want to remind everyone that our annual convention will be held on November 8th. It’s an important day for professional development and networking. Please mark your calendars and prepare for a great day! Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Come join your fellow SECTA members at the Rally for Public Education in Regina on Saturday, April 29th from 12:00-1:00.

Event Details:

Power hour: A one-hour rally in support of public education at the Saskatchewan Legislature. Come for music and public speakers, and make lots of noise to support our kids and teachers. Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends, family and kids!

Transportation Options:

• SECTA Buses will be leaving from Moosomin, Estevan, and Weyburn.
• Personal vehicles – If you arrive with a full, or near full vehicle, the STF will reimburse you for travel costs (for STF members).
  • Mileage reimbursement will be provided for those travelling more than 50 km from their residence to the rally location. Mileage will be reimbursed at the current rate of $.52/km.
  • Members will be asked to sign in at the rally in order to receive their mileage claim forms.

What do you need to do?

1. STF members – Sign up with the STF so we know approximate numbers.
   https://www.stf.sk.ca/professional-resources/events-calendar/rally-public-education
2. SECTA members, coworkers, family, and friends – Sign up with SECTA if you would like to take the bus from one of our 3 locations. 

*SECTA buses are open to family, friends, and anyone that works in our schools!

Rally for Public Education Busing Info

Come join your fellow SECTA members at the Rally for Public Education in Regina on Saturday, April 29th from 12:00-1:00.

To reserve your spot on one of our 3 SECTA buses, please register using the following link:
https://forms.gle/3QscLu9q5VLQiTaf6

*A $10 deposit will be required to hold your spot. (This will be returned to you on the day of the rally when you get on the bus). Please e-transfer your $10 deposit to secta.executive@gmail.com with your name and additional friends or family members that are joining you in the memo. 

Shout-out to our 3 location organizers for helping to prepare for our rally day departure – Lana McCormac (Moosomin), Misti BigEagle-Bayliss (Estevan), and Mellissa Weiss (Weyburn).

Schedule

Moosomin (Lana McCormac)

• 9:00 Meet at MacLeod Elementary School 
• 9:30 Depart Moosomin for Regina
• 12:00-1:00 Rally for Education at Saskatchewan Legislature
• 1:30-2:30 Lunch break at Southland Mall
• Depart for Moosomin

Estevan (Misti Bigeagle-Bayliss)

• 9:00 Meet at Westview School
• 9:30 Depart Estevan for Regina
• 12:00-1:00 Rally for Education at Saskatchewan Legislature
• 1:30-2:30 Lunch break at Southland Mall
• Depart for Estevan

Weyburn (Mellissa Weiss)

• 10:00 Meet at Legacy Park Elementary School (Douglas Road parking lot)
• 10:30 Depart Weyburn for Regina
• 12:00-1:00 Rally for Education at Saskatchewan Legislature
• 1:30-2:30 Lunch break at Southland Mall
• Depart for Weyburn

For any questions prior to the event, please contact SECTA President, Whitney Paul-Joseph at whitney.paul@secpsd.ca or whitneydawnpaul@gmail.com 

Click here to see all the details, including the bus schedule.

Did you know that teachers have access to mental health resources from the STF and from SECPSD? Saskatchewan teachers can access the Member and Family Assistance Plan (MFAP) through the STF website.

“Whether you’re struggling with finances, dealing with family issues or just trying to build a healthier lifestyle, we all have times when we can use a little extra support. That’s where the Member and Family Assistance Plan comes in. It’s a confidential program that offers short-term counselling and a variety of work-life services to support you and your family’s well-being.”

Visit the MFAP website for more information.

Please check out the following supports within our division staff portal to visit the mental health supports and resources for both staff and students.