Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Arbitration is binding on both parties
The decision and/or award of the arbitrator, if made in accordance with his jurisdiction and authority under this agreement, will be binding upon the parties. Expenses for the arbitrator's services and expenses which are common to both parties to the arbitration shall be borne equally.
Compensation
Assistant Head Cook Premium — current lowest Head Cook rate when performing Head Cook duties for period exceeding three consecutive days
The Assistant Head Cook shall receive the current lowest Head Cook rate of pay when performing the Head Cook duties for a period of time exceeding three consecutive days contingent upon having the Illinois Food Sanitation Manager Certificate.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $54,749 maximum BA salary for 2023-2024
Step 25 B column shows $54,749 at top of BA lane 2023-2024
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $43,656
Academic Bowl Head Coach 2023-2024 $43,656; Academic Bowl F/S Coach 2023-2024 $3,234
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 6% annual increase in creditable earnings for early retirement incentive
Upon submitting the notice required by this section, the employee shall receive a 6% annual increase in creditable earnings in each of the employee's remaining years of employment not to exceed four years.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2.5% increase for 2024-2025 school year
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 2.5% increase for 2025-2026 school year
Other
Beautification Activities Scope — Removal of garbage, yard waste and old plants and landscaping; planting of flowers, shrubs and trees; painting of fences and other landscaping items
Such days may include, but shall not be limited to removal of garbage, yard waste and old plants and landscaping; the planting of flowers, shrubs and trees, painting of fences and other landscaping items; other beautification.
Leave
Bereavement Days — 3 paid days per occurrence for bereavement before using sick or personal days
The Board shall grant 3 paid days per occurrence for bereavement before using sick or personal days for a death in the teacher's immediate family. Bereavement applies to all terms of 6.3.
Leave
Board Leave Discretionary — short-term leaves not to exceed ten (10) days
The Board may, at its discretion, grant short-term leaves to employees not to exceed ten (10) days for reasons of a personal nature not permissible under sick day or emergency policies.
Compensation
Building Check Premium — one and one-half (1 1/2) times hourly rate
If requested by the Supervisor, building checks, by custodians, performed on unscheduled work days (Saturday, Sunday, or holidays) shall be paid at a rate of one and one-half (1 1/2) times the employee's regular hourly rate of pay.
Other
Clean Up Beautification Days — Two 'clean up' or 'school beautification' days per academic year
The District intends to hold two 'clean up' or 'school beautification' days per academic year designed to improve the aesthetic appearance of the school buildings and grounds.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — School calendar not to exceed 185 school days including five emergency days; 180 instructional days implied
The Board shall establish a school calendar which does not exceed 185 school days, including five (5) emergency days. Unused emergency days shall not be employee work days.
Other
Contract Effective Date — July 21, 2023 through day prior to start of 2026-2027 school year
This Agreement shall be effective as of July 21, 2023 and shall remain in full force and effect until the day prior to the start of the 2026-2027 school year
Compensation
Custodian Head Premium — current lowest Head Custodian rate when performing Head Custodian duties for period exceeding three consecutive days
Custodians shall receive the current lowest Head Custodian rate of pay when performing the Head Custodian duties for a period of time exceeding three consecutive days.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental insurance included
The Board agrees to provide a group health plan for each year of the contract, which will include major medical insurance, dental insurance, optical insurance and life insurance for each regular full-time teacher.
Other
Disciplinary Causes — 11 causes listed: unauthorized absence, criminal conviction, disorderly/immoral conduct, incompetency, insubordination, alcoholic beverages on duty, illegal drugs on duty, neglect of duty, damage to property, misrepresentation on application, false reason for leave
Representative list of employee actions warranting discipline: unauthorized absence, conviction of criminal act, disorderly/immoral conduct, incompetency, insubordination, alcoholic beverages while on duty, illegal drugs while on duty, neglect of duty, negligence/damage to property.
Other
Disciplinary Progressive — Oral reprimand, Written reprimand, Suspension, Discharge
Disciplinary action or measures may include, subject to policies of Board of Education: (a) Oral reprimand; (b) Written reprimand; (c) Suspension; (d) Discharge.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Board and employees share cost of total insurance in same manner as teachers and Board share cost for health insurance coverage under current and successor Collective Bargaining Agreement
The Board and employees shall share the cost of the total insurance in the same manner as the teachers and Board share cost for the same health insurance coverage under the current and any successor Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Other
Employee Representation In Discipline — Classified employees have right to Union representation when charged with misconduct or violation resulting in disciplinary action
A classified employee covered by this Agreement shall have the right to be represented by the Union if he or she requests it when charged with any misconduct or violation which may result in any disciplinary action.
Workday
Employee Transfer Limit — not exceeding 30 student attendance days
Employees may be transferred or reassigned during the school year (any day when students are in attendance) for a duration not exceeding 30 student attendance days to meet the needs of the District.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Annual evaluation cycle
Teachers rated Unsatisfactory on summative evaluation may appeal within 10 teacher-workdays after receipt. Evaluation Committee to assess evaluation tool yearly.
Compensation
Field Trip Expenses — entrance fees, meals, and compensation for time exceeding scheduled work day
If a Paraprofessional is required to attend a class field trip as part of their assigned job duties the District shall pay for the entrance fees to parks, attractions, museums, and meals. If length exceeds scheduled work day, compensated at hourly rate.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Informal Conference, Principal Level, Superintendent Level, Board Level, with optional arbitration
Procedure for Adjustment of Grievances: A. Informal Conference; B. Formal Procedure with Principal Level, Superintendent Level, Board Level, and Arbitration as fourth and final step of impartial arbitration.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board will adopt and establish a plan in compliance with Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code
The Board will adopt and establish a plan in compliance with Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code, which plan shall provide for insurance premiums not paid under the District's insurance plan plus unreimbursed medical and dental fees, and approved child care facility fees.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Board funds HSA at rate equal to 85% of PPO plan cost
Regular full-time teachers may, in lieu of participation in the PPO plan, elect to have a Board funded Health Savings Account (HSA). If such election is made, the Board shall fund the HSA at a rate equal to 85% of the cost to the Board for the PPO plan.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Work day 7:55 A.M. until 3:40 P.M. with duty-free lunch minimum 30 minutes
The employee work day shall be from 7:55 A.M. until 3:40 P.M., except on Fridays, when employees may leave 15 minutes after students are dismissed and all required duties have been performed.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Advancement beyond BA requires upper division or graduate level credits
All college credits used for advancement beyond the Bachelor's Degree must be upper division or graduate level credits. This becomes effective with the 2001-2002 contract. Graduate hours taken prior to the awarding of a B.A. Degree will not count for credit on the BA+ schedule.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $74,928 maximum MA salary for 2023-2024
Step 31 M column shows $74,928 at top of MA lane 2023-2024
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $41,549 minimum MA salary for 2023-2024
Step 1 M column shows $41,549 base salary 2023-2024
Grievance
No Grievance For Beautification — Beautification days shall not constitute a violation of the collective bargaining agreement nor be the subject of any grievance or unfair labor practice
The Union agrees that the District may conduct two 'clean up' or 'school beautification' days per academic year as described above and that such shall not constitute a violation of the collective bargaining agreement nor may be the subject of any grievance or unfair labor practice.
Other
No Lockout — Board will not lock out any employees during term of Agreement as result of labor dispute unless Union violates Article V
The Board will not lock out any employees during the term of this Agreement as a result of a labor dispute with the Union unless there is a violation of this Article by the Union.
Other
No Strike Clause — No strike, work stoppage, slowdown, picketing, or other concerted action permitted
There will be no strike, work stoppage, slow-down, picketing, or other concerted action or refusal or failure to fully and faithfully perform job functions
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Up to $380 per credit hour for tuition reimbursement
The board shall reimburse a certified staff member at an 85% reimbursement rate, up to $380/credit hour with a yearly maximum of $4,560 a year.
Compensation
Overtime Pay Rate — one and one-half (1 1/2) times regular hourly rate
All staff employees covered by this Agreement shall be paid one and one-half (1 1/2) times their regular straight time hourly rate of pay for all authorized hours of work in excess of forty (40) hours in a workweek.
Compensation
Overtime Threshold — authorized hours of work in excess of forty (40) hours in a workweek
All staff employees covered by this Agreement shall be paid one and one-half (1 1/2) times their regular straight time hourly rate of pay for all authorized hours of work in excess of forty (40) hours in a workweek.
Leave
Personal Business Day 15yr Max — maximum of four days paid absence for personal business purposes
All full-time and nine-month non-probationary employees with 15 years of seniority in the district or more will be allowed a maximum of four days paid absence for personal business purposes.
Leave
Personal Business Day Max Annual — no more than five (5) personal business day leaves may be granted by the District on one day
No more than five (5) personal business day leaves may be granted by the District on one day. Unused personal business days shall be credited toward accumulated sick leave at the end of each school year.
Leave
Personal Business Day Under 15yr Max — maximum of two days paid absence for personal business purposes
Employees with less than 15 years of full-time seniority in the district will be allowed a maximum of two days paid absence for personal business purposes.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Maximum four (4) days paid absence for personal business for teachers with 15+ years experience
All full-time teachers with 15 years of experience or more in the district will be allowed a maximum four (4) days paid absence for personal business purposes each year; and teachers with less than 15 years of full-time experience in the district will be allowed a maximum of two (2) days.
Other
Personnel File Review — Employees may review personnel file with 24 hour notice during non-working hours
Each employee shall have the right, upon not less than a twenty-four (24) hour request and in the presence of a designated school employee, to review the contents of his/her personnel file.
Workday
Planning Period Daily Minutes — Elementary: 30-minute planning periods per week; Secondary: full planning periods daily
All full-time junior high and senior high teachers shall be given one full period of planning time each school day and all full-time elementary teachers will be given the equivalent of five 30-minute planning periods per week.
Other
Probation Period New Hire — One year probationary period for new hires
The probationary period for new hires is one year from the first date of performing work assigned to the probationary employee.
Other
Probation Period Rehire — 60 work days probationary period for rehired employees who have not previously filled the position
The probationary period for rehired employees shall be the first sixty (60) work days assigned, if hired to fill a position the employee has not previously filled for the District.
Other
Professional Development Reimbursement — Reimbursement for approved professional conferences, conventions, workshops with prior superintendent approval
Reimbursement expenses and leave for attending professional conferences, conventions or workshops shall require the prior approval of the Superintendent. Prior to attending the conference or workshop, the teacher must request permission from the Superintendent and shall submit in writing an itemized request for reimbursement for registration, mileage, parking, tolls, meals, and lodging.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board contributes up to maximum combined TRS and THIS contribution rate of 11.55%
For the 2023-2024 through the 2025-2026 contract years the Board shall pay, in addition to the Board's portion of the TRS and THIS payments, the member's TRS and THIS contributions at the levels in effect, up to a maximum total contribution rate of 11.55%.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers Retirement System)
For the 2023-2024 through the 2025-2026 contract years the Board shall pay, in addition to the Board's portion of the TRS and THIS payments, the member's TRS and THIS contributions at the levels in effect, up to a maximum total contribution rate of 11.55%.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Laid off employees placed on recall list for 15 months
Employees who are laid off shall be placed on a recall list for a period of 15 months. Laid off employees shall be recalled to fill vacant positions by Classification Seniority.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — BA, BA+15, MA, MA+15, MA+32 salary lanes
Appendix salary schedules display five lanes: B, B+15, M, M+15, M+32
Compensation
Salary Payment Frequency — 26 equal installments
Employees will receive their paychecks on alternate Fridays when the business office is open. Payment will be made in 26 equal installments.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 31 salary steps
Salary schedules showing steps 1-31 with TRS designations
Leave
Sick Days Annual — One (1) sick leave day per year may be taken in increments of 1/8 of a day
Sick leave may be taken in increments of 1/8 of a day. One (1) sick leave day shall be equivalent to one (1) work day for the part-time employee.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Sick leave may be accumulated to a maximum of 360 days
Sick leave may be accumulated to a maximum of 360 days (including accumulated unused personal business day leave), except for those employees who at the end of 1986-87 school year have exceeded the maximum.
Compensation
Step Increase — Salary increase based on teacher's prior year's creditable earnings
The 6% creditable earnings increase shall be based on the teacher's prior year's creditable earnings, which would include extra-curricular duties, provided that the employee continues to perform extra-curricular duties.
Other
Student Loan Repayment Incentive — Maximum $1000 per year; up to 50% of annual student loan repayment for up to five years
The maximum amount the Board will pay in any one year shall be $1000. Teachers may have the Board pay up to 50% of their annual student loan repayment for a period of no more than five (5) years.
Compensation
Substitute Teacher Compensation — substitute pay in addition to regular pay, pro-rated based on percentage of classroom coverage
For such individuals the District will cover the cost of the initial licensing. After a substitute license is obtained if the individual employee is reassigned and instructed to cover a classroom, teaching a lesson without a certified staff member present, they will receive substitute pay in addition to their regular pay.
Other
Travel Reimbursement — $90.00 per year for single attendance center; $125.00 for multiple trips
Teachers required to teach in more than one attendance center shall be paid $90.00 per year for transportation reimbursement. Teachers required to make more than one trip to attendance centers for teaching purposes shall be paid $125.00 per year for transportation reimbursement.
Compensation
Travel Reimbursement Rate — at rate of then current amount allowed as deduction for business travel by IRS
Mileage for pre-approved travel shall be paid for by the Board at a rate of the then current amount allowed as a deduction for business travel by the Internal Revenue Service.
Other
Union Access To Premises — Union staff representatives have reasonable access to Board premises for legitimate union business upon notice
The Board agrees that the Union staff representative or representatives shall have reasonable access to the premises of the Board for legitimate Union business, upon notice to the Building Principal.
Leave
Vacation Carryover Max — up to five days remuneration for unused vacation
If vacation time is not used within that fiscal year, the employee shall be entitled to remuneration for the amount of unused vacation days up to, but not to exceed, five days.