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Altamont CUSD 10

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Current Contract
Period
Jul 2024 – Jun 2028
Expires in 697 days
Term
4.0 yr
Union
Altamont Education Support Professionals Association
Affiliation
IEA-NEA
Unit
Teachers
Settlement History (6)
3.00%
Latest year-1 base increase (2024-25)
YearsUnitYear 1Year 2Year 3TermStatusSrc
2024-25–2025-26 Teachers 3.00% 3.00% — — AI
2023-24–2024-25 Teachers 4.00% 4.00% — — AI
2022-23–2023-24 Teachers 7.08% 8.13% — — AI
2021-22–2022-23 Teachers 1.98% 1.88% — — AI
2020-21–2021-22 Teachers 2.02% 1.92% — — AI
2019-20–2020-21 Teachers 2.06% 1.95% — — AI
Salary Schedule — Bus Driver Salary Schedule (2024-25)

Range $29 – $36

Step2024-25 School Year
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Salary Schedule — Bus Driver Salary Schedule (2025-26)

Range $29 – $36

Step2025-26 School Year
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Salary Schedule — Bus Driver Salary Schedule (2026-27)

Range $30 – $36

Step2026-27 School Year
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Salary Schedule — Bus Driver Salary Schedule (2027-28)

Range $31 – $36

Step2027-28 School Year
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Salary Schedule — Custodian Salary Schedule (2024-25)

Range $18 – $27

Step2024-25 School Year
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Salary Schedule — Custodian Salary Schedule (2025-26)

Range $18 – $27

Step2025-26 School Year
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Salary Schedule — Custodian Salary Schedule (2026-27)

Range $19 – $28

Step2026-27 School Year
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Salary Schedule — Custodian Salary Schedule (2027-28)

Range $19 – $28

Step2027-28 School Year
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Salary Schedule — Paraprofessional Salary Schedule (2024-25)

Range $19 – $28

Step2024-25 School Year
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Salary Schedule — Paraprofessional Salary Schedule (2025-26)

Range $19 – $29

Step2025-26 School Year
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Salary Schedule — Paraprofessional Salary Schedule (2026-27)

Range $19 – $29

Step2026-27 School Year
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Salary Schedule — Paraprofessional Salary Schedule (2027-28)

Range $20 – $30

Step2027-28 School Year
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Salary Schedule — Secretary Salary Schedule (2024-25)

Range $19 – $28

Step2024-25 School Year
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Salary Schedule — Secretary Salary Schedule (2025-26)

Range $19 – $29

Step2025-26 School Year
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Salary Schedule — Secretary Salary Schedule (2026-27)

Range $19 – $29

Step2026-27 School Year
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Salary Schedule — Secretary Salary Schedule (2027-28)

Range $20 – $29

Step2027-28 School Year
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Key Clauses & Provisions (60)
Other
Aaa Expedited Rules Available — Upon mutual request, Expedited Arbitration Rules may be used
Upon the mutual request of both parties, the Expedited Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association shall be used instead of the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules.
Other
Annual Financial Report Provided — Annual Financial Report and School Budget provided electronically
One (1) copy annually of the Annual Financial Report (ISB FORM NO. 50-35) and adopted School Budget (ISB FORM NO. 50-36) shall be provided electronically to the association at no charge.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — final and binding arbitration through the American Arbitration Association
If the Association and/or employee are not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step 2, the Association and/or employee, with consent of the Association, may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration through the American Arbitration Association, which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings.
Other
Arbitration Fees Split Equally — Fees and expenses shared equally
The fees and the expenses of the arbitrator shall be shared equally by the parties.
Other
Association Board Presentations — Association has right to make presentations to Board
The Association shall have the right to make presentations to the Board pursuant to the procedure established by the Board for presentations by members of the public.
Other
Association Equipment Use — Association may use copy machines, computers and other similar equipment, but such use shall not conflict with use for school purposes. Association shall reimburse the District for expendables.
The Association may use copy machines, computers and other similar equipment, but such use shall not conflict with use for school purposes. The Association shall reimburse the District for expendables.
Other
Association Facility Use — Association may request use of school rooms from the building principal. Such use shall not be unreasonably withheld.
The Association may request use of school rooms from the building principal. Such use shall not be unreasonably withheld. Use shall not conflict with school activity or with use previously scheduled by other groups.
Leave
Association Leave Days — The Association shall have the right to use two (2) days total, District-wide to send representatives to state or national functions related to associations business
The Association shall have the right to use two (2) days total, District-wide to send representatives to state or national functions related to associations business.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA step 30 base salary
Exhibit A 2024-2025 Base Salary step 30: BA = $70,797
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Minimum hourly salary for Secretary at 0 years experience, 2024-25 school year
Years of Experience 0: 2024-25 School Year $18.50
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Salary schedule increases by step and lane; percentages applied to BA zero experience
The Extra-Duty Schedule is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as 'Exhibit B'. The percentages shown thereon shall be multiplied by the B.A. with zero experience salary in effect for the respective years of this Agreement.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Salary increase from 2025-26 to 2026-27 school year
2025-26 School Year: $29.42 (0 yrs experience); 2026-27 School Year: $30.15 (0 yrs experience). Increase of approximately 2.5%.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Salary increase from 2026-27 to 2027-28 school year
2026-27 School Year: $30.15 (0 yrs experience); 2027-28 School Year: $30.91 (0 yrs experience). Increase of approximately 2.5%.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Three (3) sick days per year for funeral leave
Employees may be allowed the use of three (3) sick days per year for funeral leave for the death of a close friend or non-immediate family member.
Other
Board Minutes Provided — Electronic copy of official minutes provided to Association President
The Association shall be provided a copy of official minutes of the Board of Education as soon as practicable after adoption thereof. An electronic version of the minutes shall be emailed to the Association President.
Other
Class Grievance — Class grievances involving more than one employee or supervisor may be filed at Step Two
Class grievances involving more than one (1) employee or more than one (1) supervisor, may be initially filed by the Association at Step 2.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — no more than one hundred eighty (180) teacher responsibility days
The school calendar shall provide no more than one hundred eighty (180) teacher responsibility days. Unused emergency leave days shall not be added to the calendar unless necessary to accommodate one hundred eighty (180) days.
Other
Dues Deduction — Board shall deduct from each teacher's pay the current dues of the Association (Local IEA/NEA)
The Board of Education shall deduct from each teacher's pay the current dues of the Association (Local IEA/NEA) provided the teacher has signed an authorization provided by the Association which has been submitted in writing to the District by September 1 of each year or within ten (10) days of initial employment.
Other
Duty Free Lunch — Duty-free uninterrupted lunch period at least 30 minutes
All bargaining unit members shall be entitled to a duty-free uninterrupted lunch period which is defined as the regular school lunch period but not less than thirty (30) minutes.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Formally evaluated at least once a year
While evaluation of educational support personnel is a continuous and an ongoing process, educational support personnel shall be formally evaluated at least once a year.
Compensation
Extra Trips Hourly Rate 2024 2025 — Extra trips hourly rate for 2024-2025: $20.00/hour
Employees who drive for extracurricular or other non-regularly scheduled trips shall be compensated at $20.00/hour for the 2024-2025; $20.50 for 2025-2026; $21.00 for 2026-2027; and $21.50 for 2027-2027.
Compensation
Extra Trips Hourly Rate 2025 2026 — Extra trips hourly rate for 2025-2026: $20.50/hour
Employees who drive for extracurricular or other non-regularly scheduled trips shall be compensated at $20.00/hour for the 2024-2025; $20.50 for 2025-2026; $21.00 for 2026-2027; and $21.50 for 2027-2027.
Compensation
Extra Trips Hourly Rate 2026 2027 — Extra trips hourly rate for 2026-2027: $21.00/hour
Employees who drive for extracurricular or other non-regularly scheduled trips shall be compensated at $20.00/hour for the 2024-2025; $20.50 for 2025-2026; $21.00 for 2026-2027; and $21.50 for 2027-2027.
Compensation
Extra Trips Hourly Rate 2027 2028 — Extra trips hourly rate for 2027-2028: $21.50/hour
Employees who drive for extracurricular or other non-regularly scheduled trips shall be compensated at $20.00/hour for the 2024-2025; $20.50 for 2025-2026; $21.00 for 2026-2027; and $21.50 for 2027-2027.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Informal Step, Step One (Principal), Step Two (Superintendent), Step Three (Arbitration)
If the grievance is not resolved at the informal step, the employee/Association may file the grievance in writing with the Principal. If the grievance is not resolved at Step 1, then the Association and/or employee may refer the grievance to the Superintendent or the Superintendent's official designee within ten (10) days after receipt of the Step 1 answer.
Other
Grievance Withdrawal — May be withdrawn at any level without establishing precedent
A grievance may be withdrawn at any level without establishing precedent.
Compensation
Gs Leadership Team Stipend — $1,032
GS Leadership Team (4 Positions) 2.50% $1,032
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board contribution: $893.00 for family plan (2026-2027)
For the 2026-2027 school year, the Board's contribution will increase to $761.00 for individual and $893.00 for family per month.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board contribution: $661.00 for single plan (2024-2025)
For the 2024-2025 school year, the Board will increase the amount paid for the single plans to $661.00 toward the monthly insurance premium.
Compensation
Hs Class Sponsor 9th 10th Grade Stipend — $1,858
One per 9th & 10th grade level - pay for each 4.50% $1,858
Compensation
Hs Gs Noon Supervision Stipend — $826
HS & GS Noon Supervision 2.00% $826
Compensation
Hs Leadership Team Stipend — $1,032
HS Leadership Team (5 Positions) 2.50% $1,032
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — 7 2/3 clock hours daily
The administration shall endeavor to schedule no more than three (3) activities per month which extend beyond the seven and two-thirds (7 2/3) clock hours, except in case of an emergency, or other urgent situation.
Insurance
Insurance Contribution Coverage — For the 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 school year, the Board's contribution will increase to the same monthly amount agreed to in the Altamont Education Association contract for individual and family.
For the 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 school year, the Board's contribution will increase to the same monthly amount agreed to in the Altamont Education Association contract for individual and family.
Other
Internal Substitution Rate 8block — $30.00 per class period for 8-Block class period
If the class period is an 8-Block class period, then the pay rate will be Thirty Dollars ($30.00) per class period.
Other
Internal Substitution Rate Regular — $20.00 per class period
A teacher who substitutes for another teacher during the regular school day shall be compensated at the rate of Twenty Dollars ($20.00) per class period.
Compensation
Junior Class Sponsor Stipend — $1,858
Two for Junior Class – pay for each (1 Prom Sponsor and 1 Class Sponsor) 4.50% $1,858
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Teachers may advance lanes via credits/degree completion per section F
The Superintendent shall review transcripts to consider whether salary schedule credits and/or tuition reimbursement should be granted for workshops, conferences, meetings, classes.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — MA step 30 base salary
Exhibit A 2024-2025 Base Salary step 30: MA = $74,379
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MA step 0 base salary
Exhibit A 2024-2025 Base Salary step 0: MA = $43,384
Compensation
Maximum Hourly Wage Aides — Aides maximum hourly wage rate: $36.00
The following maximum hourly wage rates shall be in effect: Cooks: $36.00 Aides: $36.00 Custodian: $36.00 Secretaries: $36.00 Crossing Guard: $36.00 Bus Drivers: $36.00
Compensation
Maximum Hourly Wage Bus Drivers — Bus Drivers maximum hourly wage rate: $36.00
The following maximum hourly wage rates shall be in effect: Cooks: $36.00 Aides: $36.00 Custodian: $36.00 Secretaries: $36.00 Crossing Guard: $36.00 Bus Drivers: $36.00
Compensation
Maximum Hourly Wage Cooks — Cooks maximum hourly wage rate: $36.00
The following maximum hourly wage rates shall be in effect: Cooks: $36.00 Aides: $36.00 Custodian: $36.00 Secretaries: $36.00 Crossing Guard: $36.00 Bus Drivers: $36.00
Compensation
Maximum Hourly Wage Custodian — Custodian maximum hourly wage rate: $36.00
The following maximum hourly wage rates shall be in effect: Cooks: $36.00 Aides: $36.00 Custodian: $36.00 Secretaries: $36.00 Crossing Guard: $36.00 Bus Drivers: $36.00
Compensation
Maximum Hourly Wage Secretaries — Secretaries maximum hourly wage rate: $36.00
The following maximum hourly wage rates shall be in effect: Cooks: $36.00 Aides: $36.00 Custodian: $36.00 Secretaries: $36.00 Crossing Guard: $36.00 Bus Drivers: $36.00
Other
New Employee Contact Info — Names, addresses, job titles, contact information provided within 10 calendar days
Names, addresses, job titles, worksite locations, work telephone number and any home and personal cellular telephone numbers, dates of hire, and work email addresses and personal emails of newly hired members of the bargaining unit shall be provided to the association within ten (10) calendar days from the date of hire.
Compensation
Night Shift Premium Custodian — Custodians who work the night shift will receive $1.00/hour night shift premium
Custodians who work the night shift will receive $1.00/hour night shift premium.
Other
No Reprisal Clause — No reprisals for grievance participation
No reprisals shall be taken by the Board or the Administration against an employee because of the employee's participation in a grievance.
Other
No Reprisals Grievance — No reprisals shall be taken by the Board or the administration against an employee because of the employee's participation in a grievance.
No reprisals shall be taken by the Board or the administration against an employee because of the employee's participation in a grievance.
Other
Notice Of Board Meetings — Association President notified 24 hours before meetings
The President of the Association (or his/her designee) shall be notified of regular and special meetings of the Board of Education by email at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — 6% retirement incentive for 3 years prior notice
If an employee gives the Board an irrevocable notice of retirement between March 1st and September 1st three (3) years prior to the year of retirement, the Board shall pay him/her a six percent (6%) retirement incentive.
Compensation
Payroll Frequency — Compensation shall be paid twice a month on the fifteenth (15th) of each month and the last day of the month
Compensation shall be paid twice a month on the fifteenth (15th) of each month and the last day of the month.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Three (3) personal leave days per year
Three (3) personal leave days will be granted to employees each year of this Agreement. Days may be used on a one-half (1/2) or full-day basis.
Other
Preparation Time Ags — 65 minutes daily preparation time for full-time AGS teachers
All full-time AGS teachers shall be allowed total daily preparation time of 65 minutes.
Other
Preparation Time High School — Equal to length of one High School block teaching period, plus minimum 1 continuous hour on scheduled full in-service days
All full-time High School teachers shall be allowed a daily preparation period equal to the length of one High School block teaching period. On scheduled, full in-service days in which the teachers are on-campus, the District will provide a minimum 1 continuous hour of classroom or collaborative preparation time.
Other
Released Time Grievance — Released without loss of pay or benefits
Should the Board require that an employee or an Association representative be released from their regular assignment during grievance processing, the employee or Association representative shall be released without loss of pay or benefits.
Compensation
Replacement Chaperone Stipend — $1,032
The replacement chaperone stipend for the trip 2.50% $1,032
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board contributes 4.5% of TRS contribution on behalf of staff
Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, the Board will contribute 4.5% of the required contribution for Teacher's Retirement Plan on behalf of the Certified Staff.
Retirement
Retirement System — Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
Teachers Retirement System (TRS) member requested 'Personal Statement of Benefits' and 'Benefit Estimate' confirmation of total years of service required for retirement eligibility.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — One (1) calendar year from beginning of school term next following dismissal
Recall rights shall be in effect from the date of termination through one (1) calendar years from the beginning of the school term next following the dismissal, unless otherwise required by 105 ILCS 5/24-12.
Comparable Districts in Effingham County
DistrictCountyLatest base %Term
Beecher City CUSD 20 Effingham 3.32% —
Dieterich CUSD 30 Effingham 2.72% —
Effingham CUSD 40 Effingham 2.41% —
Teutopolis CUSD 50 Effingham 5.03% —
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