OFFICE PROFESSIONALS & TECHNICIANS


The Office Professionals & Technicians (OPT)  in Bluewater support 16,200 students and 3,000 permanent and casual employees. The Office Professionals and Technicians form one of the supporting pillars in the school community. 

They are the first point of contact for students, parents, community partners, providing support for administrators, teachers and other support staff, to ensure the best learning environment possible in Bluewater.

Office Professionals & Technicians ensure the safe arrival and departure of every student.  They are the liaison between bus companies, parents and students.  Office Professionals take their role very seriously in assisting with the safety of Bluewater District School Board students.

Staff in central administration offices work behind the scenes to support the education system. Student records, ministry reporting, and teacher/employee administrative systems are dependent on the expertise of these team members.

Technicians install and maintain a high-speed wide area network that connects all Bluewater work sites as well as over 5899 laptops/desktops, 2110 tablets and 144 servers.  Technicians are also responsible for installation and maintenance of central systems.

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message from osstf president
​Re: Education Information Rally!


Good morning,
 
Knowing that some local rallies are yet to come, on behalf of the Provincial Executive I thank all local leaders and members who organized and participated in rallies that occurred yesterday.  It is clear that they generated engagement of members and positive attention from the public and media, including social media.  
On our signs and in stories in the press, I saw a disciplined, positive message in support of publicly funded education. I sincerely believe we could not have asked for better.  No doubt this will not be the last time we take to the streets in one form or another but this was an encouraging and inspiring start.  
Again, thank you for your efforts in this regard.

Harvey
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Harvey Bischof, President
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Penny Huettlin (OPT Pres) joins other OSSTF members and Education affiliates; ETFO and OECTA as well as GBLC at a rally at MPP Bill Walker's constituency office to inform and oppose Cuts to Education.