Other
Absence Notification Time — Teachers notify of absences by 6:30 a.m. on day of absence except emergency
Teachers will call the recording device or notify the secretary designated to coordinate substitutes via email by 6:30 a.m. on the day of absence except in cases of emergency.
Other
Absences During School Day Notification — Teacher notifies principal's office prior to leaving building during non-teaching periods; notifies upon return
Prior to leaving the building during non-teaching periods (excluding lunch), a teacher shall notify the principal's office and notify that office upon return.
Other
Academic Freedom Guaranteed — Academic freedom guaranteed; no arbitrary limits on study, investigation, presentation of facts and ideas
Academic freedom shall be guranteed to all employees, and no arbitrary limitations shall be placed upon study; investigation; presentation; and interpretation of facts and ideas concerning man, society, the physical and biological worlds; and other branches of learning, consistent with the subject matter under study.
Other
Agreement Copies Distribution — Union responsible for providing each teacher with Agreement copy at Union expense; Board publishes electronic copy on website
The Union shall be responsible providing each teacher with a copy of this Agreement at the Union's expense. The Board will publish an electronic copy of this Agreement on its website under the Human Resources page.
Other
Agreement Copy Available — Agreement posted on District website; hard copies available for printing upon ratification
The Agreement will be posted on the District's website; employees who wish to have a hard copy may print one using a District printer upon ratification of the Agreement.
Other
Agreement Effective Date — July 1, 2020
This Agreement shall be effective July 1, 2020 and until the 30th day of June 2023.
Other
Agreement Expiration Date — June 30, 2023
This Agreement shall be effective July 1, 2020 and until the 30th day of June 2023.
Other
Agreement Prevails Over Board Policy — In event of conflict between Agreement provisions and Board policy, Agreement provisions prevail
In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement conflict with any policy previously adopted by the Board, the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail.
Grievance
Anonymous Complaints Prohibited — Anonymous complaints cannot be used to discipline employees
Anonymous complaints or criticisms will not be used to discipline any employee. No employee shall be required to respond to any anonymous complaint or criticism. Anonymous complaints or criticisms are defined as allegations that are made to hotlines or in a way that the complainant is unable to be identified by any means possible by the District and the School Resource Officers.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Arbitration is binding; arbitrator selected from National Academy of Arbitrators
The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the Board, the Union and the employee or employees involved. The Board and the Union shall share the expenses of the arbitrator, including his/her fee, equally.
Other
Assault Leave — Support staff member absent from school due to personal injury caused by assault shall be paid full salary for up to one (1) school year without charging annual or accumulated sick leave
Whenever a support personnel is absent from school as a result of personal injury caused by an assault and/or battery arising out of, and in the course of his/her employment, he/she shall be paid his/her full salary for the period of such absence for up to one (1) school year.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA Step S (maximum) salary is $78,790
Step S BA Salary for 2023-2024 is $78,790.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BA Step A (minimum) salary is $58,000
Step A BA Salary for 2023-2024 is $58,000.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Salary ranges in effect; reviewed by Board annually with appropriate adjustments
General salary ranges are in effect for all maintenance and custodial employees. These ranges are reviewed by the Board annually, and appropriate adjustments made.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Custodians: 4.0% increase; Grounds and Maintenance: 3.4% increase on July 1, 2025
On July 1, 2025, all Custodian employees shall receive a 4.0% wage increase, and all Grounds and Maintenance employees shall receive a 3.4% wage increase to their 2024-2025 wage rate.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — July 1, 2026: average CPI-U percentage (Dec 2024–Dec 2025), minimum 2.75%, maximum 5%
On July 1, 2026, all employees shall receive a wage increase equal to the average Consumer Price Index – All Urban (CPI-U) percentage for the period measured December 2024 through December 2025, except that the minimum increase shall not be less than 2.75% and the maximum increase shall not exceed 5%.
Other
Bell Schedule Committee Continuation — If no agreement by December 1, 2023, committee continues meeting until agreement; requires Union President/Superintendent approval for implementation
If no agreement is reached by this date, the committee will continue to meet until there is agreement. The Union President and Superintendent will each appoint one representative to the committee.
Other
Bell Schedule Committee Eight Block — District and Union form committee to determine new bell schedule and contract language for eight-block or alternate schedule for 2024-2025 and beyond
The District and the Union shall form a committee that will meet to determine and agree upon a new bell schedule and associated contract language to accommodate for an eight-block or alternate schedule for the 2024-2025 school year and beyond. Such agreement shall be finalized by December 1, 2023 and shall require approval by simple majority vote of the Union and approval of the Board of Education.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 3 days of paid leave per occurrence in the event of death of an immediate family member
Employees will be granted up to 3 days of paid leave per occurrence in the event of the death of an immediate family member. Immediate family member includes spouses, domestic partners, children, grandchildren, parents and parents-in-law, grandparents, siblings, and stepsiblings.
Other
Board Indemnification Teacher Claims — Board indemnifies and protects teachers against claims and suits for acts within employment scope
The Board agrees to indemnify and protect teachers against all claims and suits, including legal defense thereof, when damages are sought for acts that are committed by the teacher within the scope of their employment or under the direction of the Administration or Board.
Other
Bulletin Boards — Union bulletin board space provided in copy room or faculty lounge for union activities
The Board shall provide the Union bulletin board space in the copy room or faculty lounge for the purposes of posting notices and other materials relating to Union activities provided that such posted material is not inflammatory to the Board or the Administration. No person except a Union officer shall add or remove materials from the Union bulletin boards.
Workday
Call In Notice Required — Employee must call in 2 hours before starting time when sick and unable to work
An employee, not a relative, unless the employee is too ill to call, must call into the Maintenance Office phone number when they are sick and cannot work. This report must be made two (2) hours before the employee's starting time.
Other
Call In Procedure — 2 hours before shift start
An employee, not a relative, must call into the Maintenance Office phone number and text their shift supervisor when they are sick and cannot work. This report must be made two (2) hours before the employee's starting time.
Other
Certification Bonus — One-time bonus for successful completion of District-approved course
An employee shall be eligible for a one-time bonus of $250 for the successful completion of a course approved by the District, provided the employee obtains prior approval for the course from the Director of Buildings and Grounds or designee.
Other
Class Size Excess Management — Teacher may request department chair to alleviate excess students. Department chair shall investigate all possible classes and sections for reassignment. If reassignment impossible, teacher given explanation. Dissatisfied teacher may discuss decision with Assistant Principal.
If, in a teacher's opinion, an excess of students exists in their class, the teacher may request the department chair to attempt to alleviate the excess of students. The department chair and Guidance Chairperson shall then make every reasonable effort to investigate all possible classes and sections that may be available for reassignment.
Other
Classification Seniority — Classification seniority applies to Custodian, Grounds Worker 1 and 2, Grounds Person 3, and Maintenance Person 1, 2, and 3. Defined as date employee begins work in classification.
Classification seniority applies to these distinctive classifications: Custodian, Grounds Worker 1 and 2, Grounds Person 3, and Maintenance Person 1, Maintenance Person 2 and Maintenance Person 3. Classification seniority shall be defined as the date the employee begins to work in a classification.
Other
Co Taught Single Absent No Substitute — If only one teacher absent from co-taught class two days or less, Board does not need to provide substitute
The Union and Board agree that if only one (1) teacher is absent from a co-taught class for a period of two (2) days or less, the Board does not need to provide a substitute for the absent teacher.
Workday
Compensatory Time Max — Employees may accumulate a maximum of 40 hours compensatory time at any one time
Employees may accumulate a maximum of 40 hours of compensatory time at any one time.
Workday
Computer And File Cabinet Provision — Board provides computer with printer and internet access and file cabinet for Union; Union bears cost of printer paper and toner
The Board shall provide a computer with printer and internet access and a file cabinet for the use of the Union. The cost of printer paper and toner cartridges shall be borne by the Union.
Workday
Consecutive Teaching Periods Lunch — Teachers not required to teach more than three (3) consecutive periods to have lunch
Teachers shall not be required to teach more than three (3) consecutive periods in order to have lunch during periods 3, 4, 5, or 6 unless the teacher agrees to an alternative lunch schedule.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Employees clock in no earlier than five (5) minutes prior to shift start and clock out no later than five (5) minutes after shift end
Custodial and maintenance staff will clock in no earlier than five (5) minutes prior to start of shift and will clock out no later than five (5) after end of shift. All employees must have changed to work uniform and be clocked in by regular starting time.
Compensation
Custodian Hourly Rate 2024 2025 Shift1 — First shift custodian rate 2024-2025: $21.38/hour
Custodians: 2024-2025 First Shift $21.38
Compensation
Custodian Hourly Rate 2024 2025 Shift2 — Second shift custodian rate 2024-2025: $21.98/hour
Custodians: 2024-2025 Second Shift $21.98
Compensation
Custodian Hourly Rate 2024 2025 Shift3 — Third shift custodian rate 2024-2025: $22.28/hour
Custodians: 2024-2025 Third Shift $22.28
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board pays 80% of dental plan premium; maximum coverage $2,000 on 80-20 basis; $100 deductible
The Board shall pay eighty percent (80%) toward the premium for a dental plan, which plan is to provide for a maximum coverage of two thousand dollars ($2,000) on an 80-20 basis and a deductible of $100.
Other
Discipline Expiration — Previous discipline not considered after 2 years without additional discipline for certain serious misconduct
Except in cases of misconduct related to the physical abuse of a student, theft of school property, possession of drugs, impairment due to drug or alcohol use, or any other misconduct that endangers others, previous disciplinary action shall not be considered for future discipline if two (2) years have passed without the employee receiving additional discipline.
Other
Discipline Progressive Steps — Five steps of progressive discipline: verbal warning, first written warning, second written warning with possible improvement plan, notice of remedy letter with possible unpaid suspension up to 5 days, recommendation for dismissal
Step 1: Verbal Warning; Step 2: First Written Warning; Step 3: Second Written Warning and Possible Professional Development; Step 4: Notice of Remedy Letter and Possible Unpaid Suspension (up to 5 days); Step 5: Recommendation to Board for Dismissal.
Other
Drug Alcohol Free Workplace — Employees violating drug/alcohol policy subject to discipline up to discharge; may be offered rehabilitation program
The District and the Union agree that employees who violate the District's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Procedure are subject to discipline up to and including discharge. However, in lieu of discipline and depending on the seriousness of the offense, the District may offer an employee who has violated the District's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Procedure one (1) opportunity to satisfactorily participate in and complete a drug and/or alcohol abuse assistance or rehabilitation program that has been approved by the District.
Other
Dues Deduction — Board will deduct monthly union dues from pay upon written authorization and remit within 10 days
Upon receipt of a written authorization from a teacher, pursuant to and in compliance with the provisions of 115 ILCS 5/11, the Board agrees to deduct the regular monthly union dues of such teacher from their pay and remit such deduction within ten (10) days to the official designated by the Union in writing to receive such deductions.
Workday
Duplicating Equipment Access — Union has reasonable use without cost of duplicating equipment, mailboxes, and telephones for business; Union selects competent operators
The Union will have the reasonable use, without cost, of duplicating equipment, mailboxes, and telephones for the conduct of its business, provided there is no interference with or disruption of the educational program. The Union will select teachers who are competent in the operation of said equipment.
Workday
Duty Free Break Minutes — All full-time employees receive 20-minute duty-free salaried break during workday
Twenty (20) minute duty-free salaried break during the workday.
Workday
Duty Free Lunch Minutes — All full-time employees receive 30-minute duty-free lunch period
All full-time employees shall receive a thirty (30) minute duty-free lunch period which will not be salaried.
Other
Emergency Callback Minimum — Emergency call back entitles employee to minimum of four hours overtime allowance
A call back in the event of an emergency will entitle the employee so called to a minimum of four hours overtime allowance. If work exceeds four hours, actual time worked will be paid on time and one-half basis.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — HMO single and family at no cost; BCO and HSA plans have employee cost shares
HMO single and family coverage at no cost to the employee. Blue Choice Options (BCO) at 20% employee paid. Health Savings Account (HSA) at 20% employee paying 20%.
Other
Ess Teachers Legal Documentation Time — Up to 4 school days per year for legal documentation preparatory hours
ESS teachers shall request approval of the date(s), time(s), and duration of legal documentation preparatory hours from the Assistant Principal for Student Services, not to exceed four (4) school days per school year.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Annual evaluations for non-probationary employees
Evaluations shall be conducted annually for each non-probationary employee. Failure to evaluate an employee shall not inhibit the District from disciplining or terminating an employee who committed an egregious act of misconduct.
Other
Excess Time Pay Rate Yr1 — forty-two dollars and eighty-four cents per hour
A teacher who agrees to work in excess of the time required by their contract shall be paid at the rate of forty-two dollars and eighty-four cents ($42.84) per hour for 2023-2024
Compensation
Extra Duty Student Supervisory — Student Supervisors shall have the opportunity to accept student supervisory assignments before they are offered to other employees and the assignments shall be offered in the order of rotating seniority.
Student Supervisors shall have the opportunity to accept student supervisory assignments before they are offered to other employees and the assignments shall be offered in the order of rotating seniority.
Other
Extracurricular Absences Pro Rata — Teachers absent for more than 15% of scheduled practices, competitions, and events receive pro-rated stipend
A teacher who is absent for more than 15% of the scheduled practices, competitions, and events for an extracurricular position will receive a pro-rated stipend based on the total number of scheduled practices, competitions, and events.
Other
Extracurricular Contract Return Deadline — Teacher who fails to return extracurricular contract within two weeks forfeits position
A teacher who fails to return a contract for an extracurricular position for the next school year within two weeks of receiving the contract shall forfeit such position.
Grievance
Extracurricular Grievance Board Level — Grievances on extracurricular position removal arbitrable up to Board level
Teachers so relieved who disagree with such reasons shall have the right to invoke the grievance procedure up to, but not beyond, the Board level. Grievances alleging procedural breaches of this Section shall be arbitrable.
Other
Extracurricular New Teacher Participation — New teachers may be required to participate in extracurricular activities for no more than five (5) years
New teachers may be required to participate in extracurricular activities for no more than five (5) years.
Other
Extracurricular Notification Notice — Teachers notified in writing of extracurricular position changes at least forty-five (45) days prior to end of year
Individual teachers who have positions which provide compensation in addition to the rates provided in the basic salary schedule shall retain such positions from year to year unless otherwise notified in writing at the conclusion of the annual evaluation, with reasons given, at least forty-five (45) days prior to the end of the school year.
Other
Extracurricular Posting Period — Extracurricular work posted for bargaining unit members for ten (10) calendar days before non-bargaining unit personnel
Extracurricular work will first be posted for application by members of the bargaining unit for ten (10) calendar days before being made available to non-bargaining unit personnel.
Other
Extracurricular Spring Notification Date — Spring extracurricular positions have notification date of June 15
Except those positions performed during the Spring will have a notification date of June 15.
Other
Freedom To Join Organizations — Benefits and terms of Agreement apply equally to all teachers regardless of Union membership; teachers have right to present grievances individually or as group
The Board and Union agree that the benefits and terms of this Agreement apply equally to all teachers without regard to their membership or lack of membership in any employee organization. Any teacher has the right to present grievances, submit suggestions to, and discuss professional problems with the Board or the administrative staff either as individuals or as a group.
Workday
Full Time Hours Per Week — Full-time employees scheduled to work at least 37.5 hours per week during school term
Full-time employees are those who are scheduled to work at least 37.5 hours per week during the school term.
Grievance
Grievance Complaint Accuser — Name of accuser must be made available to employee if complaint brought to employee's attention
In the event that accusations are made against an employee, the name or names of the accuser must be made available to the employee, if the complaint is brought to the employee's attention by the recipient of the complaint.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: informal meeting, Director of Buildings and Grounds, Assistant Superintendent for Business, Superintendent or Board of Education
Step 1 - Informal Meeting with supervisor (24 hours). Step 2 - Director of Buildings and Grounds (20 workdays). Step 3 - Assistant Superintendent for Business (5 workdays). Step 4 - Superintendent or Board of Education (10 workdays).
Compensation
Grounds Hourly Rate 2024 2025 Grounds1 — Grounds I rate 2024-2025: $29.58/hour
Grounds Workers: 2024-2025 Grounds I $29.58