Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Arbitration procedures conducted under the voluntary labor arbitration ground rules of the American Arbitration Association. Costs divided equally between parties. Authority strictly limited to deciding only the issue or issues presented in writing by the Board and the Association.
The arbitration procedures shall be conducted under the voluntary labor arbitration ground rules of the American Arbitration Association. Each party shall bear the full costs for its representation in the arbitration. The cost of the binding arbitration shall be divided equally between the parties.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Year 23 B.S. salary
2024-2025 Salary Schedule shows Year 23 B.S. at $52,200
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Year 1 B.S. salary
2024-2025 Salary Schedule shows Year 1 B.S. at $41,200
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Approximate 3.16% increase from 2024-25 to 2025-26 at Year 1 B.S.
2024-2025 Year 1 B.S.: $41,200; 2025-2026 Year 1 B.S.: $42,500 (increase of $1,300)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Approximate 3.16% increase from 2025-26 to 2026-27 at Year 1 B.S.
2025-2026 Year 1 B.S.: $42,500; 2026-2027 Year 1 B.S.: $43,900 (increase of $1,400)
Leave
Bereavement Days — Three bereavement days per year for immediate family member funerals
Each member may be granted up to three (3) bereavement days per year without loss of pay to attend the funeral of an immediate family member.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Maximum of 180 work days per school year
The employment year for all teachers shall not exceed one hundred eighty (180) work days. The Salary Schedule (Appendix A) shall be based on the maximum calendar of one hundred eighty (180) days.
Other
Contract Duration — Agreement effective August 21, 2024 and continuing in effect until August 1, 2027
This Agreement shall be effective as of August 21, 2024, and shall continue in effect until the 1st day of August of 2027. This Agreement shall expire at such date unless it is extended for a specific period or periods by mutual written agreement of the parties or is replaced by a successor Agreement.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Teachers grouped into four groups based upon their previous two evaluations for reduction in force purposes
Teachers will be grouped into four groups based upon their previous two evaluations: Group 1: All non-tenured teachers who have not received a performance evaluation. Group 2: Teachers who have received a 'needs improvement' or 'unsatisfactory' on either of the last two evaluations.
Evaluation
Evaluation Steps — Evaluation ratings: excellent, proficient, needs improvement, unsatisfactory
The ratings shall consist of 'excellent', 'proficient', 'needs improvement', and 'unsatisfactory'.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Level I (informal), Level II (building Principal/Superintendent), Level III (Association grievance committee), Level IV (binding arbitration)
Level I – An attempt shall be made to resolve any problems in informal discussions between the complainant and his/her immediate supervisor. Level II – grievance in writing with the building Principal/Superintendent. Level III - file a copy of the grievance with the grievance committee of the Association. Level IV – the Association may submit the grievance to binding arbitration.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays up to $3000 per contract year for teachers selecting medical insurance
The Board shall pay, for the teachers who choose medical insurance, up to $3000 during each contract year.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — $3000 contributed to annuity for teachers not taking insurance, divided equally between 24 paychecks
Those teachers not taking the insurance will have $3000 contributed to the annuity of their choice during each contract year. The annuity will be equally divided between 24 paychecks.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Normal work day from 7:30 A.M. until 3:30 P.M.
The normal work day shall be from 7:30 A.M. until 3:30 P.M. In case of early dismissal, teachers shall remain until buses have departed.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — Year 25 M.S. salary
2024-2025 Salary Schedule shows Year 25 M.S. at $54,900
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — Year 1 M.S. salary
2024-2025 Salary Schedule shows Year 1 M.S. at $42,900
Other
No Strike — Employees shall not participate in a strike in whole or part during the term of the Agreement
During the term of this Agreement, employees shall not participate in a strike in whole or part. Strike means an employee's refusal in concerted action with others to report for duty, or his/her willful absence from his/her position, for the purpose of inducing, influencing of coercing a change in conditions, compensation, rights, privileges, or obligations of public employment.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Two personal leave days per year
Each faculty member will be granted two (2) personal leave days per year.
Workday
Planning Time Minutes — At least 30 consecutive minutes preparation time during each normal workday
Each teacher shall be entitled to a preparation period of at least thirty (30) consecutive minutes during each normal workday.
Evaluation
Post Conference Timeline — Post-observation conference within 5 working days
The evaluator shall have a meeting with the employee within five (5) working days following the classroom observation.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Not specified in these pages
Retirement
Retirement System — Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
Teachers will receive sick leave as provided by Section 5/24-6 of the Illinois School Code. Eligible employees with 20+ years of consecutive service at Allendale CCSD 17 qualify for retirement incentive.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Recall rights apply for two (2) years from the start of the school year for which the reduction was made. Teachers will be recalled in reverse order of dismissal.
Recall rights shall apply for two (2) years from the start of the school year for which the reduction was made. Should a position for which a dismissed teacher is certified become available within these limits; teachers will be recalled in reverse order of dismissal.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Three salary lanes: B.S., B.S.+16, M.S.
2024-2025 Salary Schedule includes three columns: B.S., B.S.+16, M.S.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Salary schedule includes 25 experience steps
2024-2025 Salary Schedule spans Years 1-25 for B.S. and M.S. degrees
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 12 sick leave days per year with no maximum accumulation
Each teacher will receive 12 sick leave days per year. Such leave will accumulate with no maximums.
Compensation
Step Increase — Not specified in these pages; Appendix A salary schedule referenced but not provided
The Salary Schedule (Appendix A) shall be based on the maximum calendar of one hundred eighty (180) days.
Retirement
Trs Tier — Not explicitly stated; appears to reference modern TRS including creditable earnings calculations
If an eligible employee gives the Board an irrevocable letter of retirement prior to August 1st stating he/she shall retire at the end of the next school year, the employee's TRS creditable earnings shall be increased by five percent (5%).