Other
Aesop Absence Entry — Employee required to enter vacation, personal, jury duty, court leave into Aesop by no later than 3 days prior to requested leave
An Employee is required to enter any use of vacation, personal, jury duty or court leave for school related matters, 'non comp' leave and professional development leaves of absences, into Aesop by no later than three (3) days prior to the requested leave.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration available at Step 3
Within thirty (30) days of its receipt of the Superintendent's written answer, the Association may appeal the decision of the Superintendent by submitting in writing to the American Arbitration Association (AAA), unless the parties mutually agree to use the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), a demand that the matter be carried forward to final and binding arbitration.
Other
Assignment Changes Notification — In event of changes in assignment due to resignation, dismissal or leave of absence of another employee, affected employee shall be notified promptly
In the event of any changes of assignment, the Employee affected shall be notified promptly.
Other
Assignment Notice Deadline — Employees notified of assignments by August 15th
By no later than August 15th, Employees shall be notified of their assignment for the upcoming school term (including daily start/end time, first and last date of work, hourly wage, and building/room assignment or route assignment).
Other
Assignment Notification — Employees notified of assignment by August 15 for upcoming school term
By no later than August 15th, Employees shall be notified of their assignment for the upcoming school term (including daily start/end time, first and last date of work, hourly wage, and building/room assignment or route assignment).
Other
Association Bulletin Board — Bulletin board provided in each Employee lounge for Association announcements; mailbox use for official Association materials permitted
A bulletin board shall be provided in each Employee lounge for the purpose of posting announcements of local Association business. The Association shall have the right to use Employee mailboxes and/or District for official Association announcements and materials, provided such communication shall not involve any political activity prohibited by State law.
Other
Association Equipment Use — Association may use duplicating equipment, computers, word processing equipment for Association business outside work hours; Association reimburses Board for consumable supplies
The Association may use duplicating equipment, computers, and other word processing equipment for Association business at times that are not during work hours. The Association shall reimburse the Board for allconsumable supplies and materials.
Other
Association Facility Use — Association may use school buildings for meetings outside regular work hours by reaching mutual agreement with Building Principal; Facility Usage Form required; submitted to District Office for approval
The Association may have the use of the school buildings for meetings outside of Employees' regular work hours by reaching mutual agreement with the respective Building Principal regarding time, date, and room location, provided the Facility Usage Form is completed and submitted to the applicable Building Administrator who will forward it to the District Office for final approval.
Other
Association Indemnification — Association agrees to indemnify and save Board harmless from claims, demands, suits arising from Association's use of mail service
Furthermore, the Association shall indemnify and hold harmless the Board from any liability, damages, fines, or other costs arising from the Association's use of such mail service.
Other
Association Mailbox Use — Association has right to use Employee mailboxes for official Association announcements and materials; no political activity prohibited by state law; controversial materials must be approved by Superintendent
The Association shall have the right to use Employee mailboxes for official Association announcements and materials, provided such communication shall not involve any political activity prohibited by State law, including the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.
Other
Association Meeting Board Agenda — Association President given opportunity at Board meeting; Superintendent advised of remarks substance at least 24 hours in advance
The Association President or designee shall be given the opportunity during that portion of each regular Board meeting set aside for comments from the audience to address the Board briefly, provided such remarks shall exclude any referencesto grievances or negotiations then in process, and provided further that the Superintendent be advised of the substance of such remarks at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting.
Compensation
Attendance Incentive Eligibility Hire Date — Bus Driver must have been hired by District on or before November 1 of current school year to qualify for attendance incentive
The Bus Driver must have been hired by the District on or before November 1 of the current school year to qualify for the incentive.
Compensation
Attendance Incentive Monthly — monthly attendance incentive of $50.00 per month to Bus Drivers with no route absences during months of September through May
The Board shall provide a monthly attendance incentive of $50.00 per month to all eligible Bus Drivers who do not have any route absences during each month of September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, and May.
Compensation
Attendance Incentive Payment Schedule — incentive paid three (3) times a year in December, March, and June
The incentive will be paid three (3) times a year in December, March, and June. Anyone who retires during the school year will receive their incentive payment during the month following the month of retirement.
Other
Attendance Timekeeping — Employees required to clock in and out daily by swiping badges when beginning and completing scheduled shift; must notify supervisor of equipment failure and submit written timesheet
Employees are required to clock in and out on a daily basis by swiping their badges when they begin and complete their scheduled shift. If an Employee is unable to clock in or out due to 'equipment failure,' he/she must notify his/her supervisor as soon as possible and submit a written timesheet.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Paraprofessional minimum starting rate of pay 2026-2027
The minimum starting rate of pay for each category of position covered by this Agreement shall be as follows: Paraprofessional $19.00
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Overtime at 1.5 times regular hourly rate for hours over 40 per week
All educational support personnel will be paid overtime at the rate of 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours in a work week.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Paraprofessional increase 2026-2027 second payment
Employees hired by the District on or before July 1, 2026 shall receive the following increases: Paraprofessional 5%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Paraprofessional increase 2027-2028
Paraprofessional 5% (dependent on Article 16, Section 16.5)
Leave
Bereavement Days — 2 paid holidays for Bus Drivers working 19-30 hours per week
Bus Drivers who are assigned to work more than nineteen (19) hours a week but less than thirty (30) hours per week position: The District provides the equivalent of two (2) paid holidays.
Workday
Break Room Usage Windows — break room may only be utilized five (5) minutes prior to assigned shift and ten (10) minutes after assigned shift
The break room may only be utilized five (5) minutes prior to the assigned shift and ten (10) minutes after the assigned shift.
Other
Building Inservice Planning Committee — ASP may have representation on Building In-Service Planning Committee; representative compensated at regular hourly rate for attendance
Should the District decide to have ASP representation on the Building In-Service Planning Committee, the representative appointed by the ASP President, if any, shall be compensated at the Employee's regular hourly rate for such time in attendance.
Other
Bulletin Board Provision — Bulletin board provided in each Employee lounge for posting local Association business announcements
A bulletin board shall be provided in each Employee lounge for the purpose of posting announcements of local Association business.
Other
Bus Aide Investigation Response Time — District shall investigate and provide written response within five (5) work days to written request for Bus Aides
The District shall investigate and provide a written response within five (5) work days to written request for Bus Aides.
Other
Bus Driver Absence Notification — Bus Driver absent or late must notify Director of Transportation or Transportation Dispatcher by no later than 6:15 a.m. by phone; must speak (not leave message) with either official
In addition to recording absences into Aesop, if a Bus Driver will be absent or late, he/she is required to notify the Director of Transportation or the Transportation Dispatcher by no later than 6:15 a.m. on the day of absence/lateness. Such notice must be by phone and the Bus Driver must speak.
Other
Cdi Reimbursement — Board shall reimburse Bus Drivers for CDL renewal fees
The Board shall reimburse Bus Drivers for their CDL renewal fees.
Compensation
Cdl Renewal Reimbursement — Board shall reimburse Bus Drivers for their CDL renewal fees
The Board shall reimburse Bus Drivers for their CDL renewal fees.
Other
Compulsory Meetings — Minimum payment of one-half hour for compulsory meetings outside regular work hours; meetings under 15 minutes paid for actual time
Payment for attendance at such required meeting will be a minimum of one-half (½) hour. For any meeting that lasts less than fifteen (15) minutes, Employees shall be paid for the actual time in attendance.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Superintendent or designee may schedule Library Media Assistant to work extra days before/after school year
The Superintendent or designee may schedule the Library Media Assistant to work extra days before/after the school year. Such additional work days will be reflected on the work calendar.
Other
Contract Printing Cost Split — Association assumes responsibility and cost for typing contract for execution; Board reimburses Association for one-half the cost of printing sufficient copies
The Association shall assume all responsibility and cost related to the typing of this Agreement for execution by the parties. Upon execution of this Agreement, the Association shall assume all responsibility for the printing of sufficient copiesof this Agreement for the parties. The Board shall reimburse the Association for one-half (1/2) the cost of such printing.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board annual contribution toward employer provided dental insurance
The Board shall annually contribute one hundred and ten dollars ($110.00) toward the cost of employer provided dental insurance
Other
Disciplinary Representation Right — Association representative may be present at investigatory conferences
When an Employee is required to meet with an Administrator for an investigatory conference from which the Employee has a reasonable belief that discipline might result, the Employee shall have the right to request to have an Association representative present.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — No specific employee health insurance premium share percentage stated in these pages
Other
Employee Privacy Mailbox — Employees have right to receive mail in mailboxes subject to harmless provision; no prohibited political activity per State Officials and Employees Ethics Act
Employees shall have the right to receive mail from the Association in Employees' mailboxes, subject to the hold harmless provision appearing in Section 6.9, Bulletin Board, Mail Facilities, and Mailboxes, of this Agreement.
Other
Employee Work Area Provision — Board provides secure area/location for storage and safekeeping of employee personal items
The Board recognizes that it is necessary for Employees to have a secure area/location of their own for the storage and safekeeping of personal items and will provide such storage.
Other
Employment Elsewhere — Any Employee has the right to make application for a position in another school district while still employed with the Board
Any Employee has the right to make application for a position in another school district while still employed with the Board.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Each Employee shall be evaluated at least annually
Each Employee shall be evaluated at least annually. Teachers and any other supervisors shall provide input as appropriate.
Workday
Field Trips 4hour Drivers Eligibility — In most instances, only 4-hour Bus Drivers eligible to be included on field trip sign up list
In most instances, only 4-hour Bus Drivers are eligible to be included on the field trip sign up list. 5-hour Bus Drivers who have other District assignments may be offered field trips on an as-needed basis.
Workday
Field Trips Extras Bidding — All field trips offered to Bus Drivers assigned on rotation basis in seniority order. Midday routes and extras bid annually. Sporting events available on rotation bid in seniority order.
All field trips that are to be offered to District Bus Drivers shall be assigned Bus Drivers on a rotation basis as field trips are posted. Bus Drivers will bid on field trips in seniority order beginning with their first choice, second choice and so on.
Other
Flexible Benefit Plan — Flexible benefit plan meeting IRC Sections 125 and 129; employees deduct amounts for eligible benefits; minimum $400, maximum $3,000 per year
In no event shall an Employee authorize a deduction of less than four hundred dollars ($400) per plan year, or a deduction of more than three thousand dollars ($3,000) per plan year
Other
Full Time Hours Minimum — At least thirty (30) hours per week
A 'full-time' support staff Employee is one who is regularly scheduled to work at least thirty (30) hours per week.
Other
Good Faith Negotiation — Both parties agree to negotiate in good faith, defined as willingness to meet, discuss issues, and make proposals and counter proposals
The parties agree that their duly designated representative shall negotiate in good faith. Good faith is defined as the willingness of both parties to meet, discuss the issues, and make proposals and counter proposals.
Other
Grievance Record Separate — Grievance documents maintained separate from personnel file
All documents, communications, and records dealing with the processing of a grievance shall be maintained separate and apart from the Employee's personnel file.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: Step 1 supervisor review, Step 2 superintendent review, Step 3 arbitration
Step 1: supervisor meets and provides written answer within 10 days. Step 2: superintendent or designee consults Board and holds meeting within 10 days. Step 3: Association may appeal to arbitration within 30 days of superintendent's answer.
Grievance
Grievance Withdrawal Failure — Failure to act within time limits deemed withdrawal of grievance; failure by Administration allows proceeding to next step
Failure on the part of the Employee and/or the Association to act within the time limits set forth shall be deemed a withdrawal of the grievance. Failure on the part of the Administration and/or the Board to act within the time limits set forth shall allow the Employee and/or the Association to proceed to the next step.
Other
Grievances Beyond Supervisor Scope — Grievances beyond immediate supervisor scope filed directly at Step 2 with Superintendent or designee
Grievances beyond the scope of authority of immediate supervisors shall be filed directly with the Superintendent or designee at Step 2 of the procedure.
Leave
Group Term Life Insurance — Group term life insurance provided; may be reduced for full-time employees 65+ years old per carrier schedule
The amount of group term life insurance may be reduced for full-time Employees who are sixty-five years (65) years of age and older in accordance with the schedule of benefits established by the group term life insurance carrier.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board contribution toward family coverage premium per school year
The Board shall contribute an amount not to exceed $2,350 for each school year toward the family coverage premium for each Employee who is eligible and elects to participate
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Flexible Benefit Plan with employee election for medical/dental/vision deductions
Each Employee shall be reimbursed no less than monthly or in accordance with the schedule established by the plan administrator, provided the Employee has timely filed evidence of reimbursable expenses.
Other
Holiday Pay 10 11month 30hr — 10 paid holidays for 10-11 month, 30-hour per week positions
The District provides the equivalent of ten (10) paid holidays.
Other
Holiday Pay 12month 40hr — 14 paid holidays for 12-month, 40-hour per week positions
The District provides the equivalent of fourteen (14) paid holidays. When a holiday occurs on a Saturday or Sunday or a school closing, the district will designate another day as a paid holiday.
Other
Ielrb Jurisdiction — Issues regarding interpretation and implementation of Sections 2.1 through 2.6 subject to exclusive jurisdiction of IELRB in lieu of grievance procedure
Any issues regarding interpretation and/or implementation of Sections 2.1 through 2.6 shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board (IELRB) in accordance with the IELRA and applicable rules, in lieu of the grievance procedure.
Grievance
Informal Resolution Allowed — Employees may discuss grievances informally with supervisor without Association intervention, provided adjustment is consistent with agreement terms
Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting the right of any Employee having a grievance to discuss the matter informally with the supervisor and having the grievance adjusted without intervention of the Association, provided the adjustment is not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement.
Other
Institute Day Compensation — Employee compensated at regular hourly rate for required attendance at Institute Day
An Employee shall be compensated at his/her regular hourly rate for any hours of required attendance at an Institute Day.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — E-Learning and Remote Learning Day assignments by Administration
If the Superintendent declares an E-Learning and/or Remote Learning Day for all students and staff, Employees will be required to attend to work duties either remotely or in-person as assigned by the Administration and shall be paid.
Other
Investigatory Conference Representation — Employee has right to Association representative at investigatory conferences where discipline might result
When an Employee is required to meet with an Administrator for an investigatory conference from which the Employee has a reasonable belief that discipline might result, the Employee shall have the right to request to have an Association representative present.
Other
Job Descriptions — Board and Administration develop and publish job descriptions; Association provides input; each employee receives copy
The Board and Administration will develop and publish job descriptions for each job classification. Prior to the final adoption of the job descriptions, the Association shall be asked to provide input regarding the current duties of each classification. Each Employee will be given a copy of his/her job description.
Other
Labor Management Meetings — Superintendent and ASP leadership meet quarterly during school term
The Superintendent and the leadership of the ASP shall meet quarterly, during the school term, to discuss matters which, in the opinion of either party, impact on the smooth operation of the district.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — true
The current Salary Schedule has lanes including BA, BA+15, BA+30, MA, MA+30, MA+45 as indicated in Appendix A.
Workday
Lunch Break Minutes — duty-free unpaid lunch break of at least thirty-five (35) minutes each day
Employees who work thirty-five (35) hours or more per week shall have a duty-free unpaid lunch break of at least thirty-five (35) minutes each day.