Weekly Staff Bulletin

2022 VGSA 

The 2022 Victorian Government Schools Agreement Page in the Staff Bulletin has been introduced to help staff understand the new agreement.  

Consultative Committee 

The next Consultative Committee Meeting is scheduled for 13 March 2024  

 

2024 Members of the Consultation Committee:

  • Corinne Pupillo - Convenor
  • Stephanie Torchia   (Principal’s Nominee)
  • Mary Boutros  & Amanda Hollway (Teacher Rep x 2)
  • TBC  (AEU - Teacher Rep)  - waiting the outcome of the AEU Meeting 
  • TBC - (AEU Rep ES) - waiting the outcome of the AEU Meeting 
  • Irene Gacovski & Tanya Ascenzo- (Education Support Rep x 2) 
  • Michelle McMaster - (Admin/Therapy Rep)

Members may represent 2 workgroups, for example, be representative of both AEU and ES/teacher etc.

Nomination and voting by work groups takes place in February each year.

Members’ term on the committee extends for 12 months, from the beginning of March until the end of the following February.

 

Term 1 

AEU representative

• Hold a sub-branch annual general meeting toelect representatives and develop a schedule of sub-branch meetings for the year (if not already in the school meeting schedule). Further information can be found under ‘Howto revitalise your sub-branch’ at aeuvic.asn.au/reps-info/sub-branch-representatives.

• Ensure that a sub-branch representative participates in the induction process for all new employees so they are aware of the role of the union, their right to join the union, and the terms and conditions contained in the VGSA 2022, as outlined in clause 11(5).

• Focus on building the knowledge and strength of the sub-branch. Organise AEU training for sub-branch representativesand members. Members who have beennominated to attend a trade union trainingcourse are entitled to paid leave to enableattendance.

• Recruit new members, including ES, teachers,and principal class. Make sure all potentialmembers and new staff are approached andasked to join. Aim for 100% membership.

• Ensure agreed consultative arrangements,including long-term planning decisions fromthe previous year, are in place and operating effectively, especially in relation to ES and teacher workload.

• Apply for sub-branch funding (this formis sent to reps during Term 1 and can be accessed on the AEU website: aeuvic.asn.au/reps-info/sub-branch-representatives/structural-funding.)

AEU consultative committee representative

• Ensure consultative arrangements are operating effectively, and that time release arrangements are provided. Work withyour AEU sub-branch to ensure you arerepresenting the sub-branch effectively atconsultative committee meetings.

Principal

• Provide workforce planning information and high-level student resource package data to the consultative committee.

• Ensure the previously agreed consultative arrangements are in place and working well.