Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available as Step 4
If the grievance is not resolved satisfactorily to the Association or the grievant, there shall be available a fourth step of impartial arbitration. The arbitrator's decision will be binding on the parties.
Other
Assault Battery Reporting — Assault (attempted battery) or battery against staff must be reported; administration investigates and may report to law enforcement
In any case of assault (attempted battery) or battery against a certified staff member, the certified staff member shall submit a written report. The Principal shall investigate and if assault has occurred, report to local law enforcement authorities.
Leave
Association Leave Days — Association granted professional leave with pay for 5 days per school year for attendance at Association-sponsored conventions or conferences
The Association shall be granted professional leave with pay for five (5) days per school year for attendance at Association conventions, conferences or like.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $47,983.84
Step 10, 9 years experience, BA column shows $47,983.84 in 2020-2021 salary schedule.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $40,050
Step 1 Years of Experience 1 BA $40,050
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — greater of 4.00% or salary shown on Salary Placement Schedule
For the 2018-2019 school year, the salary of certified staff members employed during the 2017-2018 school year will be increased by the greater of 4.00% or to the salary shown on the Salary Placement Schedule.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 3.50% increase
For the 2019-2020 school year, the salary of each certified staff member employed during the 2018-2019 school year will be increased by 3.50%.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 3.00% increase for 2021-2022
For the 2021-2022 school year, the salary of each certified staff member employed during the 2020-2021 school year will be increased by 3.00%.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to two days of sick leave for death of extended family member
A certified staff member may use up to two (2) days of sick leave in a school year for the death of an extended family member, which means an aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, or first cousin.
Other
Calendar Availability Advance — Tentative calendar available one month prior to final adoption
A copy of the tentative calendar shall be available for certified staff member's to review one (1) month prior to final adoption.
Other
Calendar Suggestion Period — Certified staff allowed to submit calendar suggestions within 10 days of tentative calendar availability
All certified staff members shall be allowed to submit suggestions for the school calendar within ten (10) days of availability.
Workday
Class Size Ideal 3 4 5 — Ideal enrollment per class for Third, Fourth and Fifth grade
Grade Level: Third, Fourth and Fifth; Ideal Enrollment Per Class: 25
Other
Class Size Ideal 3 5 — Ideal enrollment per class for Third, Fourth and Fifth grades
Grade Level Third, Fourth and Fifth Ideal Enrollment Per Class 25
Workday
Class Size Ideal 6 7 8 — Ideal enrollment per class for Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grade
Grade Level: Sixth, Seventh and Eighth; Ideal Enrollment Per Class: 28
Other
Class Size Ideal 6 8 — Ideal enrollment per class for Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grades
Grade Level Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Ideal Enrollment Per Class 28
Other
Class Size Ideal Enrollment — Kindergarten, First, Second: 23; Third, Fourth, Fifth: 25; Sixth, Seventh, Eighth: 28
The ideal number of students placed in any class shall be based on grade levels: K-2: 23; 3-5: 25; 6-8: 28. If class enrollment exceeds ideal by 10%, administration meets with certified staff.
Workday
Class Size Ideal K 1 2 — Ideal enrollment per class for Kindergarten, First and Second grade
Grade Level: Kindergarten, First and Second; Ideal Enrollment Per Class: 23
Other
Class Size Ideal K 2 — Ideal enrollment per class for Kindergarten, First and Second grades
Grade Level Kindergarten, First and Second Ideal Enrollment Per Class 23
Other
Class Size Overage Meeting Timeline — Meeting within 5 school days if enrollment exceeds ideal by 10%
A meeting shall occur within five (5) school days of the date on which the enrollment first exceeds the ideal number of students by 10% with implementation occurring as soon as practicable.
Compensation
Class Size Overage Stipend Departmentalized — Stipend per trimester for each student above ideal class size plus 10% for departmentalized classes
$60 per trimester for each student above the ideal class size plus 10% for departmentalized classes.
Compensation
Class Size Overage Stipend Self Contained — Stipend per trimester for each student above ideal class size plus 10% for self-contained classrooms
$300 per trimester for each student above the ideal class size plus 10% for self-contained classrooms.
Other
Classroom Prep Day — Certified staff given one day at beginning of year to prepare classroom
Certified staff shall be given one day at the beginning of the year to prepare the classroom for the upcoming school year.
Other
Classroom Preparation Day — One day at beginning of year to prepare classroom for upcoming school year
Certified staff shall be given one day at the beginning of the year to prepare the classroom for the upcoming school year.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Work year defined by full-time equivalency (FTE) calculation based on scheduled hours and maximum compensable hours
The term 'full-time equivalency' (FTE) shall mean total hours scheduled divided by maximum compensable hours in full-time schedule, expressed as decimal.
Other
Contract Duration End Year — Agreement effective through day before first day of 2021-2022 school year
This Agreement shall remain in full force and be effective through the day before the first day of the 2021-2022 school year.
Other
Contract Duration End Year Four Year — Four year contract covering 2021-2022 through 2024-2025 school years
The current contract is a four (4) year contract for the school years 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021 and 2021-2022.
Other
Contract Duration End Year Letter Of Understanding — Agreement effective through day before first day of 2022-2023 school year per Letter of Understanding
DURATION: This Agreement shall remain in full force and be effective through the day before the first day of the 2022-2023 school year.
Other
Curriculum Development Rate — $27.00 per hour for curriculum development work outside regular workday
When said curriculum development occurs outside of the regular certified staff workday, volunteers will be reimbursed at the rate of: Twenty-seven dollars ($27.00) per hour for 2016-2017 and 2017-2018.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board contribution 95% single/employee, 80% spousal+one, 75% family
Single/employee 95%, Spousal/employee + one 80%, Family/employee + dependents 75%. The certified staff member shall pay the additional cost of his/her choice in plan.
Insurance
Disability Insurance — After 60-day waiting period, benefit pays 70% of gross salary up to $3,000 per month
After a waiting period of sixty (60) days, the benefit will pay 70% of the gross salary up to a maximum of $3,000 per month payable to age 65 if due to sickness or for life if due to accident.
Other
Duty Free Lunch — Certified staff member may leave school building during duty-free lunch period
A certified staff member may leave the school building during his/her duty-free lunch period.
Other
Educational Materials Reimbursement — $100.00 per school year for educational materials for classroom teachers
Each classroom certified staff member shall be allocated one hundred dollars ($100.00) to spend per school year on educational materials. Submission of itemized receipts required.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee may elect $1,200 cash option or participate in benefits
Certified staff may elect to waive the medical and dental insurance coverage described in this Agreement and receive One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00) in additional cash compensation ('cash option').
Other
Fair Share Fee Required — Fair share fee required as condition of employment
Each bargaining unit member shall join the Association or pay a fair share fee equivalent to dues within three (3) days from date of commencement of duties or effective date of this Agreement.
Grievance
Grievance Definition — Grievance defined as complaint by bargaining unit member regarding violation, misinterpretation or misapplication of Agreement provision
The word 'grievance' in Article V means a complaint by a bargaining unit member or Association on behalf of consenting certified staff member that there has been a violation, misinterpretation, or misapplication of any provision of this Agreement.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Informal, Building Principal, Superintendent, Board of Education, with optional Arbitration
Informal Step, Step 1 (Building Principal), Step 2 (Superintendent), Step 3 (Board), and Step 4 (Arbitration). The grievance procedure includes filing, consultation, and written decision requirements at each level.
Other
Hazardous Conditions Reporting — Certified staff must report hazardous teaching conditions in writing; principal submits to superintendent and board
Safety. If a certified staff member discovers a hazardous teaching condition, he/she shall notify the building principal, in writing, of such conditions. A copy of such report will be submitted to the Superintendent and in turn to the Board.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — 75% Board contribution for family/employee + dependents coverage (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO)
For 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, the Board shall contribute 75% towards insurance premiums for family/employee + dependents under Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board contributes 95% for single/employee coverage under HMO and Blue Shield plans
For each year of this Agreement and as follows, the Board shall contribute the following towards insurance premiums for eligible certified staff members who elect medical coverage under Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Advantage HMO: Single/employee 95%.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Employee Flexible Fringe Benefit Plan-IRS Section 125 available
Article X.F. Employee Flexible Fringe Benefit Plan-IRS Section 125 arrangements.
Other
Institute Days Registration — Registration time for District institute days shall not begin earlier than 8:15 a.m.
The registration time for District institute days shall not begin earlier than 8:15 a.m.
Leave
Institute Days Registration Time — Registration for District institute days shall not begin earlier than 8:15 a.m.
The registration time for District institute days shall not begin earlier than 8:15 a.m.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Daily scheduled plan time defined; early release days reserved for collaboration, data recording and instructional planning
Early release time is reserved for professional collaboration, data recording and instructional planning. Certified staff shall have uninterrupted daily scheduled plan time.
Other
Involuntary Transfer Resignation — Certified staff notified of involuntary transfer may resign without penalty if notified after July 1
If a certified staff member is notified of a change in assignment after July 1, the certified staff member may resign without penalty or prejudice.
Other
Job Sharing — Two certified staff members may share established position; tenure accrues at one-half year per school year
Two certified staff members with the same professional educator's license may share an established position. Any certified staff member participating in Position Sharing shall not loose accumulated tenure or seniority. Subsequent seniority accrues at one-half (1/2) year per school year.
Insurance
Life Insurance — Board provides $50,000 term life insurance for each certified staff member
The Board shall provide term life insurance for each certified staff member in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000).
Other
Lunch Supervision Rate — $14.00 per half hour for lunch supervision during duty-free lunch period
When said lunch supervision occurs during the thirty (30) minute duty-free certified staff lunch period, volunteers will be reimbursed at the rate of: Fourteen ($14.00) per half hour for 2016-2017 and 2017-2018
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $59,369.57
START SCHEDULE FOR NEW TEACHERS – 2024-2025, Step 10, 9 years experience, MA+30 column
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $43,402
Step 1 Years of Experience 1 MA $43,402
Other
Mentoring Program — Mentoring program is critical to success of new teachers; roles and responsibilities determined by Board and Association
The Board and the Association agree that a mentoring program is critical to the success of new teachers. The mentoring program will specify roles and responsibilities.
Other
No Reprisals — Board and Association agree not to impose or threaten reprisals on professional employees for exercise of rights provided by Agreement
The Board and the Association agree not to impose or threaten to impose reprisals on professional employees or to discriminate or threaten to discriminate against professional employees in regard to hiring, promotion, assignment, and salary increment, termination of contract, tenure of service, or any other term or conditions of service by reason of their exercise of rights provided by this Agreement.
Other
Non Discrimination — No discrimination in hiring, promotion, assignment, salary, termination, tenure or other terms based on sex, race, religion, creed or age
The Board and the Association agree not to discriminate against professional employees in hiring, promotion, assignment, salary increment, termination or other terms based on sex, race, religion, creed or age.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Masters degree or advanced degree bonus of $5,000
Each certified staff member who successfully completes requirements for his/her first Masters of Arts (MA) or Masters of Science (MS) will have added to his/her salary Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00).
Compensation
Part Time Employment Tenure — Part-time employment counts toward tenure: ¼, ½, or ¾ year depending on fraction employed
For purposes of tenure and seniority, each year of part-time employment will count as ¼, ½, or ¾ of a year, whichever is closest to the fraction of year the certified staff member is actually employed by School District 145.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Three (3) days of sick leave allowance may be used for personal business
Three (3) days of sick leave allowance as provided in Section A of this Article may be used for personal business subject to the Superintendent's approval.
Other
Personnel File Copy — Copy of material placed in personnel file provided to certified staff within 10 days
A copy of any material placed in the certified staff members personnel file shall be provided within (10) ten days unless not subject to inspection.
Other
Personnel File Inspection — Material placed in personnel file must be provided to employee within 10 days
A copy of any material placed in the certified staff members personnel file shall be provided to the certified staff member teacher within (10) ten days of such placement.
Workday
Plan Time Daily Minutes — Certified staff entitled to daily scheduled plan time; full interruption not compensated; other interruptions $30 full plan time or $15 half plan time
Certified Staff shall have scheduled daily plan time. Full daily scheduled plan time may not be available in instances of IEP meetings. Interrupted daily scheduled plan time will not be compensated. All other interruptions compensated at $30.00 full or $15.00 half plan time.
Other
Plan Time Interruption Compensation — Compensation for interruptions of daily scheduled plan time at $30 for full plan time
All other interruptions of daily scheduled plan time will be compensated at $30.00 for a full plan time or $15.00 for half the plan time.
Other
Representation Notice — Notice of meeting before Board requiring certified staff appearance
If the required appearance is before the Board, the certified staff member shall be given 5 days' notice of the reasons for such meeting.