Other
Agreement Term Years — Agreement covers 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Arbitrator's ruling is binding and based solely on the specific terms of the agreement and facts presented
The arbitrator's ruling shall be presented in writing to the Board and the Association. The arbitrator's ruling relating to the terms and conditions of this contract shall be binding.
Other
Association Board Address Right — Association President or designee shall have the right to address the Board at each regular Board meeting with agenda item designated as 'Association Report'
The Association President or designee shall have the right to address the Board at each regular Board meeting. This agenda item shall be designated 'Association Report'.
Other
Association Communication Rights — Association permitted to communicate through intra-district mail system and member mailboxes; e-mail system may be used for Association business in accordance with District policy
The Association shall be permitted to communicate through the intra-district mail system...The Association also shall be permitted to communicate through use of member mailboxes. The District's e-mail system may be used by the Association for the conduct of its business
Leave
Association Leave Days Annual — members may be excused for official business pertinent to Association affairs for not more than eight days in the aggregate per school year
In the event the Association desires to send its official representatives to attend the professional meetings of its local, state, or national affiliates or on other official business pertinent to Association affairs, these members shall be excused for such purpose for not more than eight (8) days in the aggregate per school year.
Leave
Association Leave Individual Member Days Annual — the total absence of any individual member is not to exceed four days per fiscal year
The total absence of any individual member is not to exceed four (4) days per fiscal year; and
Leave
Association Leave Notice Days — a written request for such absences shall be submitted to the Superintendent or designee at least ten school days in advance, or as soon as possible for emergency business
A written request for such absences shall be submitted to the Superintendent or designee at least ten (10) school days in advance, or as soon as possible for emergency business, specifying the precise individuals, dates, and meetings involved.
Other
Association Meeting Frequency — Not more than once per month during the school year, regular Association business meetings may commence at end of normal work day
Not more than once per month during the school year, regular Association business meetings may commence at the end of the normal work day and after completion of all responsibilities to students
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $65,445 for BA step 12 in 2024-2025
APPENDIX A TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE 2024-2025: BA step 12 = $65,445
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $46,182 for BA step 1 in 2024-2025
APPENDIX A TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE 2024-2025: BA step 1 = $46,182
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — District Retirement Salary Increase: 6% increase to TRS creditable earnings for up to 4 years
The Board agrees to increase the teacher's TRS creditable earnings by 6% over the teacher's previous year's reported TRS creditable earnings for up to four (4) years. The increase will begin in the school year following that in which the member submits the required notice of retirement.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 0.5% increase from 2025-2026 to 2026-2027
Salary schedules in Appendices B, C show year-over-year increases of approximately 0.5% across all lanes and steps for 2026-2027.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 3.54% salary increase for 2026-2027
Current Employee Salary Increase 2026-2027: 3.54%
Leave
Bereavement Days — First 3 days per year for death of immediate family member not deducted from sick leave
If a member shall be absent as a result of the death of a member of the member's immediate family as described in Section A.3 above, the first three (3) days per year shall not be deducted from sick leave.
Other
Beyond Contractual Work Required — Open House, Meet & Greet, one parent night, and at least one PTO or school-sponsored event required
Unless otherwise preapproved by the building principal, attendance at the Open House (grades EC-8), Meet & Greet (grades 1-8) and one (1) parent night (grades EC-K) and at least one (1) PTO or school-sponsored event to support the community are required.
Other
Committee Work Compensation — Regular curriculum rate for hours attending district/building committee meetings outside 7.5-hour work day; or sick leave day substitution
Each member of a District or Building Committee/Team pertaining to curriculum and instruction development will be paid at the regular curriculum rate for hours actually attending any meeting of the team or committee that occurs outside of the 7 ½ hour work day.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — School year shall not exceed 182 days; additional days computed at daily rate
The school year for members shall consist of not more than one hundred and eighty-two (182) days. If the members are required to work more than 182 days, each additional day shall be computed at the daily rate.
Other
Copying Services Cost Per Page — the Association may use the copying equipment of the District during the negotiations process and for member related needs or support provided by the Association by reimbursing the Board two cents per page
The Association may use the copying equipment of the District during the negotiations process and for member related needs or support provided by the Association by reimbursing the Board two cents ($.02) per page.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Maximum out-of-pocket $1,500 annually
Dental insurance will have a maximum out-of-pocket of $1,500 annually.
Evaluation
Dismissal Notice Days — each member shall be notified of the recommendation concerning the member's dismissal and/or non-renewal prior to forty-five days before the end of the school year
Each member shall be notified of the recommendation concerning the member's dismissal and/or non-renewal prior to forty-five (45) days before the end of the school year.
Other
Dissenting Material Attachment Days — every member shall have the right to attach dissenting or explanatory material to any documents or other pieces of material on file, provided said member material is attached within one calendar year of the time of receipt of the copy of the material added to the member's official Board file
Every member shall have the right to add any material to the member's official Board file or other files pertinent to the member and to attach dissenting or explanatory material to any documents or other pieces of material on file, provided said member material is attached within one (1) calendar year.
Other
Dues Deduction Authorization — Members may sign and deliver assignment authorizing deduction of Association dues; Board deducts monthly dues October through June when assignment cards received
Any member of the Association may sign and deliver to the Board office an assignment authorizing deduction of Association dues...The Board will deduct monthly dues beginning in October and continuing through June when assignment cards have been received
Other
Dues Deduction Indemnification — the Association agrees to indemnify and save the Board harmless against any and all claims, demands, suits, or other forms of liability that shall arise out of or by reason of action taken or not taken by the Board for the purpose of complying with any of the provisions of this Article
The Association agrees to indemnify and save the Board harmless against any and all claims, demands, suits, or other forms of liability that shall arise out of or by reason of action taken or not taken by the Board for the purpose of complying with any of the provisions of this Article.
Other
Dues Remittance Deadline — the Board shall remit within ten days after deduction to the treasurer of the Association the total amount of money deducted for that period, with the first such payment made by October 31 of any school year
The Board shall remit within ten (10) days after deduction to the treasurer of the Association the total amount of money deducted for that period. The first such payment shall be made by October 31 of any school year.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — formal written evaluation of classroom teaching performance submitted by February 1 for non-tenured members and by March 1 for tenured members
The classroom teaching performance of a member shall be evaluated in accordance with the District's Teacher Evaluation document. The final version of the written summative evaluation shall be submitted to the member by February 1 for non-tenured members and by March 1 for tenured members.
Evaluation
Evaluation Grievance Limited — any grievance filed with respect to evaluations shall be limited to violations of the specified language and procedures as outlined in Sections A and B of Article III
Any grievance filed with respect to evaluations shall be limited to violations of the specified language and procedures as outlined in Sections A and B of this Article III. All other aspects of evaluation shall not be grievable.
Evaluation
Evaluation Observation Announced — at least one visitation for probationary members shall be announced; announced and unannounced visits need not alternate; with consent of the member, no visits need be announced
All formal evaluation of classroom teaching performance of a member shall be conducted openly and with full knowledge of the member. At least one (1) visitation for probationary members shall be announced. Announced/unannounced visits need not alternate. With consent of the member, no visits need be announced.
Evaluation
Evaluation Observation Minutes — each formal written evaluation of classroom teaching performance shall be preceded by at least one formal classroom observation of at least forty-five minutes
Each formal written evaluation of classroom teaching performance shall be preceded by at least one (1) formal classroom observation of at least forty-five (45) minutes, or an observation during a complete lesson, or an observation during an entire class period.
Other
Freedom Join Organization — Members shall not be encouraged to join or be discouraged from joining any organization representing teachers by supervisors, administrators, or other Board representatives
Members shall not be encouraged to join or be discouraged from joining any organization representing teachers and employees by supervisors, administrators, or other representatives of the Board.
Grievance
Grievance Filing Days — Grievance must be submitted within 20 days of occurrence or when it should reasonably have become known
Such grievance shall be submitted within twenty (20) days of the occurrence of the grievance or within twenty (20) days of when such occurrence should reasonably have become known.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step One: Supervisor meeting within 5 days; Step Two: Superintendent within 5 days; Step Three: Binding arbitration via American Arbitration Association
Step One: meeting within five (5) days of grievance receipt. Step Two: meeting within five (5) days of Step One answer. Step Three: binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association if not resolved at Step Two.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Blue Advantage HMO 30: additional 50% towards spouse/children/family coverage beyond single coverage cost
In addition to the cost of the premium for single coverage, the Board will contribute an additional 50% towards the remaining cost of the premium for spouse only, children only or family coverage.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — 100% for Blue Choice PPO 750 single coverage
Blue Choice PPO 750: 100% for single coverage. Blue Advantage HMO 30: 100% for single coverage plus additional 50% towards spouse/children/family. Blue Choice PPO 1200: 100% for single coverage plus additional 26%.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Board matching contribution up to $300 annual for 403b Tier 2 members
Members who are part of Tier 2 in the Teacher Retirement System are eligible to receive a Board matching contribution to the member's 403b. The Board will match up to $300 of an annual contribution.
Evaluation
Informal Observation Disclosure Days — information obtained through informal observations or otherwise which is used in the formal summative written evaluation shall be included in the written evaluation, and that information shall have been made known in writing to and discussed with the member within ten working days after the informal observation or occurrence
Information obtained through informal observations or otherwise which is used in the formal summative written evaluation shall be included in the written evaluation, and that information shall have been made known in writing to and discussed with the member within ten (10) working days after the informal observation or occurrence.
Other
Information Request Rights — Board shall make available to the Association any non-researched public information, statistics, and records relevant to negotiations or necessary for enforcement of Agreement terms
The Board shall make available to the Association, upon request, any non-researched public information, statistics, and records which are relevant to negotiations or necessary for the proper enforcement of the terms of this Agreement.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Members responsible for more than 1,670 minutes student contact time shall be compensated at 7% of base salary
Members who are responsible for more than one thousand six hundred and seventy (1,670) minutes of student contact time during the student day in an average five (5) school day week shall be compensated at seven percent (7%) of the member's base salary.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Longevity paid for members on lane MA+30 beyond step 20. Horizontal movement allowed with approved coursework completion by September 1 or March 1 with transcript.
Longevity shall be paid for members on lane MA+30 beyond step 20 as shown on Appendices A through E of this Agreement. Coursework approved by the Superintendent or designee must be completed by September 1 and evidence of successful completion.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $95,026 for MA step 17 in 2024-2025
APPENDIX A TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE 2024-2025: MA step 17 = $95,026
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $52,727 for MA step 1 in 2024-2025
APPENDIX A TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE 2024-2025: MA step 1 = $52,727
Other
Material Added To File Copy Days — every member shall be given a copy of any material added to the member's official Board file upon its inclusion, excluding documents developed by the District
Every member shall be given a copy of any material added to the member's official Board file upon its inclusion, excluding documents developed by the District personnel and business offices as part of their annual record keeping responsibilities.
Other
Material Removal Notice Hours — before any material is removed from the file of a currently employed member or currently laid-off employee, such member shall be notified seventy-two hours before removal and an opportunity shall be given the member to copy the material to be removed
Before any material is removed from the file of a currently employed member, or currently laid-off employee, such member shall be notified seventy-two (72) hours before removal and an opportunity shall be given the member to copy the material to be removed.
Workday
Meal And Rest Breaks — One thirty-minute meal break and two fifteen-minute rest breaks
Full-time employees shall work eight (8) hours per day, which includes a meal break of thirty (30) minutes and two (2) rest breaks of fifteen (15) minutes each.
Other
No Reprisals Grievance — No reprisals for processing or participation in any grievance
No reprisals will be taken for the processing or participation in any grievance.
Other
No Strike Clause — Neither the Association, nor any of its members, shall engage in a strike during the term of this Agreement
Neither the Association, nor any of its members, shall engage in a strike during the term of this Agreement.
Other
Non Discrimination Membership — The Board shall not discriminate against any member by reason of membership in the Association, nor shall the Association discriminate against any member by reason of non-membership
The Board shall not discriminate against any member by reason of membership in the Association. Neither shall the Association discriminate against any member by reason of the member's non-membership in the Association.
Evaluation
Observation Report Distribution Days — a final copy of the written observation report shall be given to the member within ten working days after the formal observation conference
A final copy of the written observation report shall be given to the member within ten (10) working days after the formal observation conference.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Overtime at 1.5x regular hourly rate; 2x on Sundays
Full-time employees shall be paid at the rate of one and one-half (1.5) times the employee's regular hourly rate for such overtime work. Full-time employees shall be paid at the rate of two (2) times the employee's regular hourly rate for overtime work performed on Sundays.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 1.5 vacation days for working 7 hours overtime, maximum 3 vacation days per year
In lieu of receiving payments, employees may choose to receive one and one half (1.5) vacation days for working seven (7) hours of overtime up to a maximum of three (3) vacations days per year.
Other
Personnel File Inspection Limit — a member shall have a right to inspect the personnel file during regular business hours, provided such inspection shall not interfere with the member's regularly assigned duties and shall not normally exceed two inspection requests in a calendar year
The Board shall maintain one (1) official personnel file on each member. A member shall have a right to inspect this file during regular business hours, provided such inspection shall not interfere with the member's regularly assigned duties and shall not normally exceed two (2) inspection requests in a calendar year.
Other
Personnel File Inspection Response Days — inspection shall occur within seven working days after the member makes the request
Such inspection shall take place only in the presence of an administrator, supervisor or administrative designee and shall occur within seven (7) working days after the member makes the request.
Evaluation
Post Observation Conference Days — a conference shall be held between the member and the evaluator within five working days of a formal classroom observation
A conference shall be held between the member and the evaluator within five (5) working days of a formal classroom observation. The member and the evaluator shall mutually prepare an interim observation report at this conference.
Other
Probationary Period — New employees hired on probationary basis until completion of minimum 90 calendar days; may be extended 30 days
New employees shall be hired on a probationary basis until they complete a minimum probationary period of ninety (90) calendar days of employment. The probationary period may be extended by thirty (30) calendar days as deemed necessary by the Board.
Other
Recognition Sole Exclusive Negotiating Agent — Aptakisic-Tripp Education Association recognized as sole and exclusive negotiating agent for all regularly employed full- and part-time custodial and maintenance employees
The Board...hereby recognizes the Aptakisic-Tripp Education Association...as the sole and exclusive negotiating agent for...all regularly employed full- and part-time (at least half-time in their job category) custodial and maintenance employees
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board deducts and remits required TRS pension contribution
From said compensation amounts, the Board shall deduct and remit for each member the required pension contribution due the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System
Retirement
Retirement System — Long-term disability insurance pays 60% of annual salary up to age 65 in conjunction with IMRF or Social Security
The Board shall provide each full-time employee with long-term disability insurance which will pay benefits, in conjunction with any funds received from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund or Social Security System, of sixty percent (60%) of an employee's annual salary up to age sixty-five (65).
Other
Rif Joint Committee Meeting Deadline — a RIF Joint Committee consisting of an equal number of representatives for the Association and for the District shall meet annually by December 1 to consider the issues outlined in Section 24-12(c) of the School Code
A RIF Joint Committee consisting of an equal number of representatives for the Association, as appointed by the Association, and for the District shall meet annually by December 1 to consider the issues outlined in Section 24-12(c) of the School Code.
Rif
Rif Notice Days — Written notice with letter of honorable dismissal required at least 45 days before removal or dismissal
If full-time employees are removed or dismissed or have their hours decreased as a result of a decision by the Board to either decrease the number of employees, to discontinue a particular type of educational support service, or to reduce hours of employment, written notice, together with a letter of honorable dismissal and the reason therefor, shall be given to the employee at least forty-five (45) days before removal or dismissal.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Recall rights authorized by law; employee recalled must possess current skills, qualifications, and abilities to perform work
If a vacancy occurs following a staff reduction within the recall period authorized by law, the Board shall first offer reemployment to the employee(s) laid off (by category) in the reverse order of the reduction.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 5 salary lanes: BA, BA+15, MA, MA+15, MA+30
Salary schedules show lanes: BA, BA+15, MA, MA+15, MA+30 with corresponding salary columns.