Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. I do agree with Mrs. Groenewegen that these teachers that do volunteer work are invaluable to the team and they make a difference to the students’ lives, even the athletes’ lives, so we must support them as best as we can. This is the first I’ve heard of the incident but, definitely, this is an area that we need to follow through with the DEA, and I need to work closely with my colleague, as well, in HR. We all need to work together on this on what’s best for the students and how we can have those individuals, the resource team available for these athletes. It’s based on some time off and so forth. There is also an agreement with the NWTTA and so forth, so there are different agreements that we have to work with, but I will commit to the Member that I will be working closely with HR and the DEA on this particular work.
Jackson Lafferty on Question 190-17(4): Leave For Teachers Coaching Community Sports
In the Legislative Assembly on March 6th, 2013. See this statement in context.
Question 190-17(4): Leave For Teachers Coaching Community Sports
Oral Questions
March 5th, 2013
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