Other
Activity Stipend Multiplier Table — Activity stipend multipliers by category (I-VII) and years of service (1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10+)
Multiplier table with rows for years and columns for categories I-VII; base cell is MA Step 1 of Tier 1 Salary Table
Compensation
Additional Class Assignment Pay — Faculty accepting assignments beyond normal load compensated at per diem rate based on 20% of annual salary
Any faculty member who voluntarily agrees to accept assignments beyond the normal load will be compensated at a per diem rate based on 20% of their annual salary and will not have a supervision assignment.
Other
Administrative Investigation Notice — Administrative investigation notice must be given minimum 24 hours prior (except sexual harassment, unlawful harassment, unlawful activity)
An administrator will notify the faculty member of the impending investigation through a notice that will: (5) hold the meeting no less than 24 hours from notification except as noted in Section V.2 involving sexual harassment, unlawful harassment, or unlawful activity.
Other
Agreement Duration — Effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031
This Agreement will be effective at 12:01 am on July 1, 2026 and will continue in effect until 11:59 pm on June 30, 2031.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association
Association may submit the grievance to binding arbitration. The American Arbitration Association will act as the administrator of the proceedings. If a written demand for arbitration is not filed within ten (10) days of the date for the Step Two answer, then the grievance will be deemed withdrawn.
Other
Association Bulletin Posting — Association may post notices on bulletin board and distribute materials to faculty
The Association may post notices on the bulletin board in the Faculty and Staff Dining Room, use mailboxes, and / or e-mail to distribute Association information and materials, and may have the use of school facilities for pre- or post-school hour meetings.
Other
Association Dues Deduction — Board deducts Association dues from paycheck if faculty member authorized; deductions consistent within school year
The Board agrees to deduct from each faculty member's pay the dues of the Association provided that the faculty member has previously executed an authorization for such deduction or has not revoked such authorization, and provided further that such deductions will not vary in amount from paycheck to paycheck during any single school year.
Other
Association Hold Harmless — Association holds Board harmless from claims due to errors in dues deduction or transmission
The Association agrees to hold harmless from any claims the Board of Education of District 125, its employees, and/or agents due to any errors or omission or commission in deducting or transmitting monies to the Association.
Other
Association Monthly Meeting — Association entitled to monthly business meeting ending prior to 7:45 A.M. or starting no earlier than 3:30 P.M., on days without collaborative team meetings
The Association will have the right to conduct a monthly business meeting that ends prior to 7:45 A.M. or begins no earlier than 3:30 P.M. Association business meetings will occur on days on which no collaborative team meetings are scheduled.
Other
Association President Supervisory Release — Association President released from all supervision during term of office
The Association President will be released from all supervision during their term of office.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Tier 1, Step 12-21, BA lane for 2021-22
Tier 1 Salary Schedule (FY22) Step 12-21 BA: 78,489
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BA step 1 multiplier is 1.0000
Step 1 BA column shows 1.0000 salary multiplier in Tier 1 (2026-31) schedule
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Minimum 1.25% increase, maximum 2.75%, plus additional 0.75% over CPI
2026-27: base salary determined by adding 100% of CPI for PTELL calculation established 12/31/2025 to 2025-26 base salary. Increase minimum 1.25% and maximum 2.75%. District adds additional .75% to base salary increase over CPI.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Minimum 1.25% increase for 2027-28
2027-28: The 2027-28 base salary will be determined by adding 100% of CPI for the PTELL calculation established 12/31/2026 to the 2026-27 base salary. Said increase will be a minimum of 1.25% and a maximum of 2.75%.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Minimum 1.25% increase for 2028-29
2028-29: The 2028-29 base salary will be determined by adding 100% of CPI for the PTELL calculation established 12/31/2027 to the 2027-28 base salary. Said increase will be a minimum of 1.25% and a maximum of 2.75%.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to sixty days of sick leave for serious illness or death in immediate family; sixty consecutive days for birth
Sick leave may be utilized for serious illness or death in the immediate family or household or birth, adoption, or placement for adoption of a child. Immediate family includes parents, spouse, brothers, sisters, children, grandparents, grandchildren, parents-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and legal guardians.
Leave
Child Rearing Leave Notice First Semester — Leaves requested for first semester must be requested by February 15 of spring prior
Leaves requested for first semester or an entire school year will be requested by February 15 of the spring prior. The faculty member on a full-year leave of absence will advise the Superintendent or designee in writing no later than March 1 of the termination of such leave.
Other
Collaborative Team Meetings — Collaborative team meetings up to twice per week from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m.
Faculty members will work in collaborative teams up to twice a week from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. and will provide plans to their directors.
Workday
Collaborative Team Meetings Frequency — Faculty work in collaborative teams up to twice a week from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m.
Collaborative Team Meetings: Faculty members will work in collaborative teams up to twice a week from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. and will provide plans to their directors as to how this meeting time will be spent.
Grievance
Complaint Informal Resolution — Informal resolution encouraged; administrator may facilitate using conflict resolution skills before formal investigation
It is usually most desirable for individuals to resolve problems through free and informal communications. If a complaint is received by the administration, the administrative recipient will refer the complainant to speak with the faculty member regarding the nature of the complaint.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Faculty meetings and divisional meetings held during normal school day hours; limited after-hours meetings permitted with 48-hour notice
All required general faculty and divisional meetings will be held during the hours of the normal school day for faculty members. Provided that at least 48 hours advance notice is given to faculty members, division and/or department meetings, not to exceed two per semester for no more than one hour duration, may be scheduled after the normal school day.
Workday
Daily Schedule Hours — Daily on-campus schedule not to exceed 8 consecutive hours
The daily schedule for faculty members' on-campus roles and responsibilities will be established by the Board of Education and will not exceed eight (8) consecutive hours including the time required to be in attendance before and after the normal school day for students.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Optional dental insurance maintained by District
The District will also maintain life, disability, and optional dental and vision insurance, supplemental accident, death or dismemberment (AD&D) as well as life insurance coverages for spouses, domestic partners and dependent children.
Compensation
Doctoral Stipend 2022 23 — Doctoral degree stipend for 2022/23
2022/23 $6,000
Compensation
Doctoral Stipend 2023 24 — Doctoral degree stipend for 2023/24
2023/24 $6,500
Compensation
Doctoral Stipend 2024 25 — Doctoral degree stipend for 2024/25
2024/25 $7,000
Compensation
Doctoral Stipend 2025 26 — Doctoral degree stipend for 2025/26
2025/26 $7,500
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — 10% employee cost sharing for PPO 300 single coverage
PPO 300 single coverage: Employer Paid 90%, Employee Paid 10%
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Annual evaluation; primary purpose is to continually improve quality of instruction
The primary purpose of the faculty evaluation process is to continually improve the quality of instruction. The evaluation process should be consistent with this objective. Faculty members will be acquainted with the evaluation process outlined in the Faculty Evaluation Plan annually prior to any faculty member being evaluated.
Other
Five Classes Supervisory Release — Release from supervision for one period per week if teaching five or more classes
Faculty members will be released from supervision for one period per week if, at the beginning of the semester, they: (2) teach five or more classes.
Leave
Fmla Annual Limit — FMLA leave limited to 60 days in a twelve-month period
Availability: FMLA leave leave will be limited to a total of sixty (60) days in a twelve (12)-month period. FMLA leave will be available to a faculty member for the following purposes: Birth/adoption of a child; The faculty member's own serious medical condition; The serious medical condition of a family member's spouse, parent, child, or domestic partner.
Leave
Fmla Eligibility Hours — Faculty member must have worked at least 1,000 hours in previous 12 months
Eligibility: the faculty member must have been employed for at least twelve (12) months and have worked at least 1,000 hours in the previous twelve (12) month period preceding the request for leave.
Leave
Fmla Eligibility Months — Faculty member must have been employed for at least 12 months
Eligibility: the faculty member must have been employed for at least twelve (12) months and have worked at least 1,000 hours in the previous twelve (12) month period preceding the request for leave.
Other
Four Preps Supervisory Relief — Faculty with four or more distinct preparations in a semester relieved of all supervisory responsibilities
Faculty members having four or more distinct preparations in a semester will be relieved of all supervisory responsibilities during that semester.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: Step One (supervisor), Step Two (Superintendent), Step Three (binding arbitration)
Step One: Present grievance in writing to supervisor within 15 days. Step Two: Refer to Superintendent within 5 days if unresolved. Step Three: Submit to binding arbitration if not satisfied after Step Two.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — PPO 500: 85% employer, 15% employee; PPO 750: 90% employer, 10% employee; HDHP PPO 2500: 100% employer; HMO: 100% employer
Cost of Family Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: PPO 500 85% employer paid, 15% employee paid. PPO 750 90% employer, 10% employee. HDHP PPO 2500 100% employer. HMO 100% employer.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board maintains PPO and HMO plans; District maintains life, disability, optional dental and vision insurance
The District will also maintain life, disability, and optional dental and vision insurance, supplemental accident, death or dismemberment (AD&D) as well as life insurance coverages for spouses, domestic partners and dependent children as reviewed annually by the employee benefits committee.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — High-Deductible Plan single or family election receives $2,000 contribution to Health Spending Account
A High-Deductible Plan single or family election will receive a $2,000 contribution to the employee's Health Spending Account (HSA).
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Eight (8) consecutive hours including time required before and after the normal school day
The daily schedule for faculty members' on-campus roles and responsibilities will be established by the Board of Education and will not exceed eight (8) consecutive hours.
Compensation
Internal Substitution Pay — Internal substitute pay is $50.00 per class period
Internal substitute pay will be $50.00 per class period.
Other
Investigation Summary Available — Summary of investigation notes available to faculty member upon written request
A summary of investigation notes will be made available to the faculty member upon a written request to the Superintendent or the Director of Human Resources.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Master's degree programs and doctoral programs in education and related fields qualify for advancement
Master's degree program in educational leadership, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, or other educationally related field. Master's degree program in education. Master's degree in current content area. Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Education degree programs.
Workday
Lunch Period Minutes — One 30-minute duty-free lunch period
Lunch and Preparation Period: A faculty member will be assigned one 30-minute duty-free lunch period and one preparation period.
Other
Lunch Preparation Period — One 30-minute duty-free lunch period and one preparation period
A faculty member will be assigned one 30-minute duty-free lunch period and one preparation period.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — Tier 1, Step 21, MA+45 lane for 2021-22
Tier 1 Salary Schedule (FY22) Step 21 MA+45: 134,626
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MA, Step 1 base salary for 2026-27
2026-27 Athletic Table: MA, Step 1 = 74,594
Other
Mandatory Association Membership — Each bargaining unit member must join Association or pay fee within 30 days of employment or effective date
Each bargaining unit member, as a condition of employment, within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this agreement or within thirty (30) days of employment, whichever is longer, will join the Association or pay a fee to the Association for services rendered as per Section XI of the IELRA.
Other
No Strike Clause — No strike authorization during agreement term
The Association and its members will not authorize or take part in any strike against the Board during the term of this Agreement.
Other
No Suspension Without Just Cause — Faculty members will not be subject to suspension without pay or discharge without just cause
Faculty members will not be subject to suspension without pay or discharge without just cause.
Workday
Normal Daily Load — Normal daily load consists of six assignments, no more than five class assignments
Normal Load: A normal daily load will consist of six assignments, no more than five of which will be class assignments. The normal daily load for Driver Education will consist of six class assignments.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Faculty members completing doctoral degree from administratively approved program receive annual stipend of $7,500 per year
Faculty members completing their doctoral degree from an administratively approved program will receive an annual stipend of $7,500 per year.
Other
Office Hours — Office Hours conducted until 8:20 am on days without collaborative team meetings
Each faculty member will conduct Office Hours until 8:20 am on each day on which a collaborative team meeting is not assigned.
Workday
Office Hours Until — Each faculty member will conduct Office Hours until 8:20 am on days without collaborative team meetings
Office Hours: Each faculty member will conduct Office Hours until 8:20 am on each day on which a collaborative team meeting is not assigned (see Section I.A.3). The expectation is for faculty members to be available for student assistance during Office Hours.
Workday
On Campus Time End — On-campus responsibilities conclude at 3:30 p.m.
On-campus responsibilities for faculty members will begin at 7:30 am and conclude at 3:30 pm.
Workday
On Campus Time Start — On-campus responsibilities begin at 7:30 a.m.
On-campus responsibilities for faculty members will begin at 7:30 am and conclude at 3:30 pm.
Other
Organization Dues — Board pays cost of membership for one national and one state organization in teaching field
The Board of Education will pay the cost of membership for each faculty member to one national and one state organization in their teaching field, as determined and approved by the Administration, and not including NEA, IEA, or AESHSEA.
Leave
Parental Leave Notice Days — Parental leave request must be made at least 120 calendar days prior to leave
The request for parental leave will be made via the District-determined process and will be accompanied by certification of pregnancy and due date, or adoption date, by a physician. Said request will be made at least 120 calendar days prior to the leave.
Leave
Parental Leave Paid — Paid parental leave up to 60 days for birth or adoption of child
A tenured faculty member will be eligible for child rearing leave without pay or other benefits. Child-rearing leave will immediately follow parental leave and will not exceed the balance of the school year in which it commences and two additional school years.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Personal days available; can be used for additional religious leave or unpaid
Available personal leave may be used for additional religious leave days or such leave will be unpaid. Religious leave days will be used in no less than full one (1) hour increments (i.e. 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours).
Other
Personnel File Access Board Attorney — Board attorney may access personnel file
d) By the attorney for the Board of Education.