Other
Adoption Leave Duration — Parental leave for adoption or foster placement, same duration as maternity leave
Parental leave may be granted to any Employee who furnishes satisfactory evidence of pending adoption or foster placement proceedings and who applies in writing to the Superintendent. The application for leave must be made upon initiation of the proceedings. The duration of this leave shall be the same as for maternity leave.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — binding arbitration under the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association
submit the grievance to binding arbitration* under the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings.
Leave
Association Leave Max — Maximum ten days per school year for all authorized personnel for Association business
The total amount of time so taken does not exceed a maximum of ten (10) days per school year by all authorized personnel and the total amount of time so taken by any staff member does not exceed five (5) days per school year.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $71,439
2025-2026 salary schedule, BA column, 24 years experience, TRS
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Graduate credit reimbursement provided at $100.00 per semester hour
Teachers earning graduate credit shall be reimbursed at the rate of One Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($100.00) per semester hour, subject to the conditions listed below.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 6% increase in TRS creditable earnings for One Year Plan retirement incentive
the employee will be removed from the salary schedule and for the final year of employment, the teacher's TRS creditable earning shall be increased by six (6%) over the teacher's TRS creditable earning for the prior year of employment.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 6% increase in TRS creditable earnings for each of final two years under Two Year Plan
for the final two (2) years of employment, the teacher's TRS creditable earning shall be increased by six (6%) over the teacher's TRS creditable earnings for the prior year of employment, respectively.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 6% increase in TRS creditable earnings for each of final three years under Three Year Plan
for the final three (3) years of employment, the teacher's TRS creditable earnings shall be increased by six percent (6%) over the teacher's creditable earnings for the prior years of employment, respectively.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Maximum three days with full pay for funeral in immediate family
After a funeral in the immediate family, a maximum of three (3) days will be allowed with full pay under this policy. However, if the Employee is emotionally or physically unable to perform his/her duties due to the death, that Employee may be allowed to use additional sick leave.
Other
Building Leadership Team — Each building shall create/retain a Building Leadership Team consisting of building administrator(s) and at least three (3) teachers; may include one (1) paraprofessional; voluntary participation
Each building shall create/retain a Building Leadership Team. The Team shall not be limited to, but shall be made up of at least the building administrator(s) and at least three (3) teachers from the building. The building administrator may add one (1) paraprofessional to the team.
Other
Class Size Intent — Intent is to achieve optimal daily student classroom contacts; not to increase class sizes to meet wage bonus criteria
It is not the intention of this Agreement to increase class sizes to meet the above criteria if, in fact, the numbers are smaller than those listed above.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Full-time employees must work no less than 30 hours per week for health benefits eligibility
Full-time employees who work no less than thirty (30) hours per week are eligible for the health care benefits as provided by the Board.
Workday
Contract Hours Paraprofessional — Contractual hours for full-time paraprofessional employee shall generally be 7 paid hours
Contractual hours for a full-time paraprofessional employee shall generally be 7 paid hours. Paraprofessional employees shall also receive at least a 30-minute unpaid duty-free lunch break.
Other
Dues Deduction — Authorized dues deduction in equal installments on nine (9) month basis beginning in October and ending in June
the Board shall deduct such dues from the regular salary check of the bargaining unit member in equal installments on a nine (9) month basis beginning in October and ending in June of each year.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Teachers pay 25% of dependent coverage; additional amounts split 50/50 between District and Teacher
The Board will pay up to $700 for the premium of individual medical and hospitalization and twenty-five percent (25%) of the dependent coverage for each teacher electing such coverage.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenured employees evaluated not less than once every three Evaluation Cycles (March 1-February 28)
Tenured employees shall be evaluated not less than once every three Evaluation Cycles (March 1-February 28), which shall include at least one formal observation of no less than 45 minutes at a time.
Evaluation
Evaluation Process Formal Observations — A non-tenured employee shall receive a minimum of two (2) formal observations and a minimum of one (1) informal observation per Evaluation Cycle
A non-tenured employee shall receive a minimum of two (2) formal observations and a minimum of one (1) informal observation per Evaluation Cycle (March 1-February 28).
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step 1: Immediate Supervisor; Step 2: Superintendent; Step 3: Board of Education; Step 4: Arbitration
Step 1; Immediate Supervisor... Step 2: Superintendent... Step 3: Board of Education... Step 4: Arbitration
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Teachers electing not to accept individual medical and hospitalization insurance coverage receive $200 for tax-deferred annuity
Teachers electing not to accept the individual medical and hospitalization insurance coverage will receive Two Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($200.00) to apply toward a tax-deferred annuity.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Board will pay accidental death coverage and life insurance in amount of $25,000 for all bargaining unit members
The Board will pay accidental death coverage and life insurance in the amount equal to Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($25,000) for all members of the bargaining unit.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Calendar contains no more than 180 workdays, including 5 in-service days, plus 5 emergency workdays
The calendar shall contain no more than one hundred eighty (180) workdays, including the five (5) in-service days, in addition to five (5) emergency workdays.
Leave
Judicial Leave — Full salary for jury service or judicial subpoena, less non-duty day payments and mileage
An Employee serving on a jury or an Employee who is subpoenaed to appear in a judicial proceeding during his/her scheduled hours shall receive his/her full salary for the time served on the jury or appearance in the judicial proceeding, surrendering to the Board all payments received.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Teachers may advance on salary schedule through continuing education and training
To advance on the salary schedule in terms of training, the teacher must pass, for college or university credit, subjects that are at the graduate or undergraduate level and are either in the teacher's subject area or will improve or widen his/her teaching skills.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $78,027
2025-2026 salary schedule, MS+36 (BA+68) column, 24 years experience, TRS
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MS/BA+32 minimum salary at step 0 for 2024-2025
2024-2025 salary schedule: MS/BA+32 column, 0 years experience, TRS rate: $48,080
Other
Maternity Leave Duration — Maternity leave of absence without pay for period not to exceed one calendar year
Such leave of absence will be for a period not to exceed one (1) calendar year beyond the date of which such leave becomes effective. However, under certain circumstances, the leave may be renewed or extended for up to one (1) additional year.
Other
Mileage Reimbursement — Mileage reimbursed at IRS rate in effect at time of payment
Any teacher who is required to drive his/her vehicle in a job-related duty will be compensated at the rate per mile allowed by the Internal Revenue Service at the time the payment is made.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — One Year Retirement Plan: 6% multiplier applied to prior year creditable earnings
Example: The employee's prior year's TRS credible earnings were $40,000. The employee's final year TRS credible earnings will be $42,400 ($40,000 X 1.06 = $42,400).
Other
Paternity Leave Duration — Paternity leave duration same as maternity leave, without pay, for caring for newborn child
A leave of absence, without pay, may be granted to a regularly employed male staff member for the purpose of caring for a newborn child. The employee shall apply for such leave no later than three (3) months previous to the expected date. Duration of this leave shall be the same as for maternity leave.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Three days of personal leave per school year, may be used for any reason
All Teachers of the School District will be allowed a maximum of three (3) days of personal leave during each school year. Personal leave may be used for any reason. Employees must notify the building administrator at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the date of the intended leave.
Leave
Professional Development Days — Three days of professional leave to attend professional meetings related to teaching-field
All Teachers of the school District may be allowed three (3) days of professional leave to attend professional meetings which are related to their teaching-field. Professional days will be allowed on in-service or school improvement days, provided the professional days are directly related to the Teacher's teaching assignment.
Other
Professional Development Opportunities — Released time for travel and study; visits to classrooms; conferences; committee membership; training in classes and workshops; further training in higher learning institutions
Released time and leaves of absence for travel and study; Visits to other classrooms and other schools; Conferences involving other personnel from the District, county, state, region or nation; Membership on committees; Training in classes and workshops offered within the District; and Further training in institutions of higher learning.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board pays up to 9.0% of teacher's total creditable earnings as TRS contribution
The Board shall pay to TRS for and on behalf of each teacher a portion of the Teacher's retirement contribution up to nine percent (9.0%) of the Teacher's total creditable earnings, as a Board paid contribution.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Illinois Teachers' Retirement System)
Beginning with teachers who retire at the conclusion of the 1993-94 school year and who have attained the age of fifty-five (55) or above, the District shall pay to those who select the hospital/major medical/surgical insurance benefits available through the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS).
Rif
Rif By Seniority — Reduction in force shall be in categories of position by seniority
Reduction in force shall be in categories of position by seniority.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — One calendar year (one school year plus one day of next school year) for recall rights after RIF
One (1) calendar year thereafter shall mean one (1) school year plus one (1) day of the next school year immediately commencing after the date of the Board's action in removing or dismissing the employee.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Salary schedule includes 8 lanes: BA, BA+8, BA+16, BA+24, MS/BA+32, MS/BA+44, MS/BA+56, MS/BA+68
2024-2025 salary schedule columns: BA, 8, 16, 24, MS, MS12, MS+24, MS+36 (representing degree types and credit hours)
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Multiple steps referenced (0, 1, 2, 3, 4) with examples showing progression
New hires, and those currently employed, who have less than four years of experience will be placed at step 3 for salary calculation purposes. These teachers will progress to step 4 after four years of credible experience.
Rif
Seniority Accrual Paid Absence — Seniority accrues during any paid absence, including worker compensation or approved unpaid leave
Seniority shall accrue during any paid absence, including an absence paid by worker compensation, or approved unpaid leave of absence.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Up to thirty-five accumulated sick leave days may be used following birth of child
After the birth of a child, the parent may use up to thirty-five (35) accumulated sick leave days. Following that time, the Employee must return to school or take maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
Other
Sick Leave Bank Donation — Each staff member may donate one day only to Sick Leave Bank
Each staff member may donate one (1) day only. The maximum balance of the Bank shall be the number of days donated by staff members (no more than one per person). There shall be no minimum balance.
Other
Sick Leave Bank Eligibility — Bank used only for personal serious long-term illness or injury; excludes short-term illness, maternity, adoptions
Sick Leave Bank is to be used only for personal serious long-term illness or injury (such as cancer, major debilitating surgery, etc). Short-term illnesses, normal maternity disability, and adoptions are excluded from Sick Leave Bank benefits.
Other
Sick Leave Bank Governance — Superintendent in consultation with A-O EA president(s) is final authority on all matters concerning governance of annual Sick Leave Bank
The Superintendent, in consultation with the A-O EA president(s) is the final authority in all matters that concern the governance of this annual Sick Leave Bank.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — If bank is emptied and employee applies, employees can voluntarily donate up to one additional day
If the bank is emptied and an Employee applies to access the Sick Leave Bank, Employees can voluntarily donate up to one (1) additional day.
Other
Sick Leave Retirement Payout 10 14 Years — Teacher with 10-14 years service paid up to three-fourths of unused accumulated sick leave
Any Teacher with ten (10) through fourteen (14) years of service in the District shall be paid for up to three-fourths (3/4) of his/her unused accumulated sick leave days, less the number of days the Teacher requests be submitted for service credit to TRS or eighty-five (85) days, whichever is greater.
Other
Sick Leave Retirement Payout 15 Plus Years — Teacher with 15+ years service paid up to 100% of unused accumulated sick leave
Any Teacher with fifteen (15) or more years of service in the District shall be paid for up to one hundred percent (100%) of his/her unused accumulated sick leave days, less the number of days the Teacher requests be submitted for service credit to TRS or one hundred (100) days, whichever is greater.
Other
Sick Leave Retirement Payout 7 9 Years — Teacher with 7-9 years service paid up to one-half of unused accumulated sick leave
Any Teacher with seven (7) through nine (9) years of service in the District shall be paid for up to one-half (1/2) of his/her unused accumulated sick leave days, less the number of days the Teacher requests to be submitted for service credit to TRS or fifty (50) days, whichever is greater.
Compensation
Step Increase — Paraprofessionals may volunteer for lunch duty assistance at hourly rate of $25/hour
Any Middle School or High School teacher, who is not participating in the District's retirement incentive plan, may volunteer to assist the District's administrators during his or her duty free 30-minute lunch time. The teacher will be compensated at the hourly rate of $25/hour on days the teacher volunteers.
Compensation
Wage Bonus Class Size Elementary — When elementary teacher class size reaches 28 students, wage bonus of 2% above salary scale paid
When an elementary teacher's class size reaches twenty-eight (28) students, a wage bonus of two percent (2%) above the teacher's amount on the salary scale will be paid.
Compensation
Wage Bonus Class Size Secondary 160 170 — 160-170 students daily classroom contact: 1% raise above salary scale
160-170 students - one percent (1%) raise above the teacher's amount on the salary scale.
Compensation
Wage Bonus Class Size Secondary 171 180 — 171-180 students daily classroom contact: 2% raise above salary scale
171-180 students - two percent (2%) raise above the teachers amount on the salary scale.
Compensation
Wage Bonus Class Size Secondary 181 190 — 181-190 students daily classroom contact: 3% raise above salary scale
181-190 students -three percent (3%) raise above the teachers amount on the salary scale.
Compensation
Wage Bonus Class Size Secondary Increment — Each additional 10 students beyond 190 raises amount by 1%
Each additional increment of ten (10) students beyond one hundred ninety (190) shall raise the amount in 3 above by an additional one percent (1%).