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st bitterness still remains says union official from page 1 h ratio the key number that tends to determine class sizes to rise to 159 this year from 1562 johnston suggested teachers probably couldnt get a better deal even if they continued strik ing for several more weeks there are some gains and there are some losses he said but essentially i think its good for students and i think its good for teachers union negotiator jim mcqueen said the board had asked for a ptr which doesnt account for staff like principals and librari ans who dont teach of 1645 so weve come down quite a bit and classes should be smaller he said but mcqueen also complained about the bitter relations between the union and board implying the board was to blame its a bitterness that has to be corrected or the educational sys tem in york region is simply going to collapse he warned teachers were told their ques tions about the deal would be answered monday when the full text is ready a ratification vote should take place wednesday or thursday johnston promised both sides agree the deal means the board must hire more teach ers but how many is unclear on tuesday johnston said per haps 50 to 60 would be hired this year and a total of 130 or 135 could be added by next septem ber its a twoyear deal with a threeyear staffing component mcqueen explained barker said the number of hires this year is probably 20 to 30 minimum and will be based on student enrolment thetribunbthursday september 49197 p 15 teachers union boss lynn johnston at a press conference tuesday morning photo by steve somerville does your child smile with confidence selfconfidence will provide v your child with one of the critical tools needed to be successful special martial arts canada family centres call markham 905 2010988 strollers oshkosh- nursery furniture equipment buster brown- kids clothing win a trip to disney world back to school with childrens clothing from newborn to size 16 5051 highway 7 across from markville 4791869 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