Other
Administrative Certified Separation — Both individuals will not do the work of an administrator while performing their certified duties and will not perform any certified responsibilities while performing as an administrator.
Both individuals will not do the work of an administrator while performing their certified duties and will not perform any certified responsibilities while performing as an administrator.
Leave
Advanced Study Leave Max — Leave of absence for advanced study not to exceed two years for tenured teachers
Upon application, a leave of absence for the purpose of advanced study in an educationally-related field not to exceed two (2) years may be granted to any tenured teacher.
Other
Agreement Expiration — Effective immediately upon receipt of signatures by both Parties and shall expire on August 15, 2026
This MOU is effective immediately upon receipt of signatures by both Parties and shall expire on August 15, 2026.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association; expenses borne equally by Union and School District
If the grievance is not resolved satisfactorily in Step Four, within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of the Step Four response, the Union may submit to the American Arbitration Association and Superintendent a written request on behalf of the union and the grievant, to enter into final binding arbitration. The rules of the American Arbitration Association will govern the arbitration. Expenses of arbitration shall be borne equally by the Union and the School District.
Other
Association Bulletin Board Space — Association will be provided with bulletin board space in each school; only authorized representatives of the Association shall use bulletin boards; materials posted shall relate only to Association's official business as negotiating agent
The Association will be provided with bulletin board space in each school. Only authorized representatives of the Association shall use bulletin boards. All materials posted will relate only to the Association's official business as negotiating agent of the teaching staff and shall be limited to designated bulletin board space.
Other
Association Continuous Service Commitment — Association agrees to provide and support continuous, full, effective, uninterrupted service during the term of this contract
In consideration of this point, the Association agrees to provide and support continuous, full, effective, uninterrupted service during the term of this contract.
Other
Association General Membership Meetings — Association shall have right to hold general membership meetings on school property provided meetings do not interfere with instructional programs and entail no additional maintenance or custodial expense
The Association shall also have the right to hold general membership meetings on school property provided that such meetings in no way interfere with any instructional programs and provided that such meetings entail no additional maintenance or custodial expense.
Other
Association Mailbox Inter School Mail — Association shall have right to use faculty mailboxes and inter-school mail for reasonable volume of appropriate announcements relating to Association business; Superintendent may reject material deemed not appropriate
The Association shall have the right to use faculty mailboxes and inter-school mail, for a reasonable volume of appropriate announcements relating to the Association's business. All material so disseminated through school channels shall be subject to the right of the Superintendent to authorize rejection of the distribution of any material deemed not appropriate under the terms of this agreement; however, this right shall not be arbitrarily nor capriciously exercised.
Other
Association Presentation To Board — Association will have reasonable opportunity to make presentations to Board of Education; representatives will have access consistent with Board policy; formal presentations approved if made known in writing 24 hours prior to regular meeting
The Board agrees that the Association will have reasonable opportunity to make presentations to the Board of Education. Representatives of the Association will have access to the Board of Education consistent with adopted Board policy. Requests for provisions to make a formal presentation to the Board at regular meetings will be approved as long as these matters are made known in writing to the Superintendent at least twenty-four hours prior to the regular meeting and provided that the solutions to
Other
Association School Equipment Use — Association is granted right to use school equipment at reasonable times when not otherwise in use and when no cost to District shall be incurred
The Association is granted the right to use school equipment at reasonable times when such equipment is not otherwise in use and when no cost to the District shall be incurred.
Other
Ata Evaluation Exclusion — Individuals will not be involved in or provide input for any ATA members' evaluations
The individuals in the combined positions will not be involved in or provide input for any ATA members' evaluations. Both individuals will have the opportunity to join the ATA if they choose.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Custodian maximum annual salary for 2023/24
Custodian, Floater, Shipping Receiving: Max Annual $41,850 Max Hourly $20.21
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Custodian minimum annual salary for 2023/24
Custodian, Floater, Shipping Receiving: Min Annual $35,000 Min Hourly $16.83
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Wages for 2023-2024 school year specified in Article IX
Wages for the 2023-2024 to 2027-2028 school year shall be as follows
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — $2.00/hour increase for Custodians, Floater, Shipping/Receiving, FOM, Group III Maintenance
2024/25 - $2.00/hour increase.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — CPI Formula: percentage increase equal to CPI-U with annual floor of 2.0% and ceiling of 3.5%
2025/26, 2026/27, 2027/28 — percentage increase shall be equal to the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, subject to an annual floor of 2.0% and a ceiling of 3.5%
Leave
Bereavement Days — 2 days for immediate family/household; 2 days for extended family
Immediate family or household (including step-children) of an employee and/or spouse, two (2) days plus reasonable travel time not to exceed two (2) days.
Other
Board Minutes To Association President — Board of Education secretary shall send a copy of all Board minutes to the President of the Association after they are approved by the Board of Education
The Board of Education secretary shall send a copy of all Board minutes to the President of the Association after they are approved by the Board of Education.
Other
Board No Direct Action Contravention — Board agrees not to knowingly take any unilateral action in direct contravention of any item specified in this contract
In consideration of this point, the Board agrees not to knowingly take any unilateral action in direct contravention of any item specified in this contract.
Other
Board Notice To Association President — President of Association or designee shall be given written notice of any regular or special meeting of the Board together with a copy of the agenda at least 24 hours prior to scheduled time of meeting
The President of the Association or the president's designee shall be given written notice of any regular or special meeting of the Board together with a copy of the agenda or statement of purpose of such meeting at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled time of such meeting.
Other
Board Obligations Monitoring — Board to understand and monitor compliance with employment contract obligations including Superintendent Evaluation, Goal setting, Required notifications
Do all Board members understand District obligations under contract and non-compliance consequences? Specifically aware of Board obligations regarding Superintendent Evaluation, Goal setting, Required notifications/actions prior to termination?
Other
Board Retains Powers — Board retains all powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities conferred by Illinois Statutes and School Code not abridged by agreement
The Board hereby retains and reserves unto itself all powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities conferred upon and invested in it by the Statutes of the State of Illinois. The legal rights inherent in the School Code and the rulings and regulations of the Illinois State Board of Education affecting personnel are in no way abridged by this agreement.
Other
Civil Rights Non Discrimination — Board and Association shall not violate civil rights of employees and Association members; neither party shall discriminate against employees due to Association participation or non-participation
The Board and the Association agree that they shall not violate the civil rights of employees and Association members nor shall either party discriminate against employees as a result of participation or non-participation in Association activities.
Workday
Class Size Considerations — Class size is recognized as important; District considers subject, physical limitations, ELL and special needs students when determining class sizes
The Board and the Association agree that reasonable class size can be an important part of an effective instructional program. When determining the number of students assigned to a class, the District will continue to take into consideration the subject being taught, the physical limitations of the classroom, and the make-up of the students assigned.
Compensation
Compensatory Time Accrual — At time and one half when working overtime
An Employee may elect to receive compensatory time at time and one half when working overtime. The administrator shall keep records of such time approved for and used by employees specifically responsible to him or her in a given fiscal year.
Compensation
Compensatory Time Max Accumulation — Cannot accumulate more than 40 hours; excess paid to employee
An employee may not accumulate more than forty (40) hours of compensatory time. Hours in excess of forty (40) shall be paid to the employee.
Other
Contract Amendments — Board and Superintendent to agree on procedures for allowing amendments to employment contract
How will the Board and Superintendent agree to allow for amendments to the employment contract?
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Full time employees regularly scheduled to work 40 hours per week
Full time employees regularly scheduled to work 40 hours per week, all part time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 15 hours per week
Other
Contract Extensions — Board may extend contract during term if Superintendent meets all stated goals and indicators, or extend one-year contract when not required to meet goals
Will Board agree to extend during its term if Superintendent successfully met all Board stated goals? Will Board agree to extend one-year contract when Superintendent not required to meet goals?
Other
Contract Non Renewal Notice — Non-renewal notification date and procedures to be agreed upon, including automatic one-year renewal if Board fails to provide notice
Will there be a non-renewal notification date? Do both parties' attorneys find it reasonable? Will there be agreement to automatic one-year renewal if Board fails to provide notice?
Other
Contract Renewal Criteria — Renewal based on achieving stated goals and indicators of student performance and academic improvement
What criteria will the Board base its renewal upon? Some boards base renewal upon superintendents achieving their stated goals and indicators of student performance and academic improvement.
Leave
Custodial Vacation Limit — Two custodians at a time; maximum two weeks per custodian per school year reserved vacation
Custodial vacation during the school session will be limited to: 1. two custodians at a time. 2. a maximum of two weeks per custodian per school year of reserved vacation time. Reserved vacation during the school year will be scheduled one time per year.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Included
Health insurance benefits will be the same as provided in the Arlington Teacher's Association contract.
Compensation
Emergency Callback Time — 3 1/2 hours for overtime except when continuous with working hours
Emergency call-back-time shall be 3 1/2 hours for overtime except when it is continuous with working hours. Multiple call-backs occurring within the 3 1/2 hour period will be considered part of the original call-back.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Single coverage: 3%; Family coverage: 33%
Teachers who have single medical insurance coverage agree to pay 3% of the cost for single coverage. Teachers who elect to have family medical insurance coverage agree to pay 33% of the cost.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Certificated Staff Evaluation Review Committee will review the evaluation plan at least once every other year
The Certificated Staff Evaluation Review Committee, which shall consist of an equal number of teachers and administrators, will review the evaluation plan at least once every other year and recommend any necessary changes.
Other
Financial Information Provided To Association — Association shall be furnished upon request all regularly and routinely prepared information concerning financial conditions of school district, including annual financial statement and tentative and adopted budgets
The Association shall be furnished upon request all regularly and routinely prepared information concerning financial conditions of the school district, including the annual financial statement and tentative and adopted budgets.
Leave
General Unpaid Leave Return Notification — Teachers in first year of unpaid leave must notify by February 1st of intent to return, extend, or resign
Teachers in their first year of a leave of absence shall be required to inform the Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Planning in writing by February 1st of their intent to return to work in the following school year, to make a request to extend their leave of absence, or to resign their position.
Leave
General Unpaid Leave Second Year Notification — Teachers in second year of unpaid leave must notify by February 1st of intent to return or resign
Teachers in their second year of a leave of absence shall be required to inform the Assistant Superintendent for Personnel in writing by February 1st of their intent to return to work in the following school year or to resign their position.
Other
Good Faith Implementation — Provisions shall not be applied in arbitrary, capricious, or discriminatory manner; both parties agree to implement agreement in good faith
The parties agree that the provisions of this agreement shall not be applied in a manner which is arbitrary, capricious, nor discriminatory, and both parties agree to active efforts to implement the negotiation agreement in good faith.
Other
Graduate Credit Max Applied — Maximum of eight (8) graduate level credits from seminars/workshops may be applied to salary schedule after Master's degree completion
A maximum of eight (8) graduate level credits of this type (as computed in Number 6 above) may be applied to the salary schedule and only after the candidate has completed a Master's degree.
Other
Graduate Credit Semester Hours — 15 instructional hours in approved seminar or workshop constitutes one (1) graduate level credit for salary schedule
A total of 15 instructional hours in an approved seminar or workshop will constitute one (1) graduate level credit to be applied toward the salary schedule (only beyond the Master's degree level).
Other
Graduate Hours Fall Semester — Fall semester (start of school to mid school year): 8 semester hours credited for horizontal movement on salary schedule
Fall Semester (start of school to mid school year) - 8 semester hrs.
Other
Graduate Hours Spring Semester — Spring semester (mid year to close of school): 8 semester hours credited for horizontal movement on salary schedule
Spring Semester (mid year to close of school) - 8 semester hrs.
Other
Graduate Hours Summer Semester — Summer school (close of school to start of school): 10 semester hours credited for horizontal movement on salary schedule
Summer school (close of school to start of school) - 10 semester hrs.
Grievance
Grievance Filing Window — Grievance must be filed in writing within 15 school days of knowledge of incident
A Grievance will be filed, in writing, within fifteen (15) school days of the knowledge of the incident or pattern of incidents being grieved.
Other
Grievance Resolution — Concerns shall be discussed and resolved at Labor Management meeting between ATA and District Administration
Any concerns that arise throughout the 2024-25 school year shall be discussed and resolved at the Labor Management meeting between ATA and District Administration.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Five-step grievance procedure: Step One (Director of Facilities Management), Step Two (Assistant Superintendent for Business), Step Three (Superintendent), Step Four (Board of Education Closed Session), Step Five (American Arbitration Association binding arbitration)
Should any difference arise as to the alleged claim of any of the provisions of this Agreement, the grievance shall be processed in accordance with the following procedure: Step One through Step Five including final binding arbitration.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board agrees to pay 67% of family medical insurance coverage
Teachers who elect to have family medical insurance coverage agree to pay 33% of the cost, while the Board agrees to pay 67% of the cost for family coverage.
Workday
Health Medically Fragile Students — IEP team, including school nurse, develops plan of medical assistance for medically fragile students with complex medical needs per district guidelines
For students who are medically fragile and have complex medical needs, the IEP team, including the school nurse, should develop a plan of medical assistance as outlined in the district's guidelines for Individual Health Care Plans and within legal parameters.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Health insurance benefits will be the same as provided in the Arlington Teacher's Association contract
Health insurance benefits will be the same as provided in the Arlington Teacher's Association contract.
Compensation
Holiday Pay — Time and one half plus Holiday Pay for hours worked on holidays
Hours worked on holidays shall be paid at time and one half plus Holiday Pay.
Leave
Iealnea Officer Leave — Leave granted for serving as IEA/NEA officer or staff member; no salary or seniority credit
Upon written application, a leave of absence will be granted for the purpose of serving as an officer of the Association or as a staff member of the Illinois Education Association or the National Education Association.
Other
Iep General Education Participation — IEP team, including general education teacher, determines extent of disabled student participation in general education classroom per IDEA and Illinois law
The decision about the extent of a disabled student's participation in the general education classroom is the responsibility of the IEP team and includes the participation of a general education teacher. The IEP team will use the guidelines established by Illinois and federal law.
Other
Impasse Costs Equally Shared — Any costs associated with impasse shall be equally shared by the Board and Association
Any costs associated with impasse shall be equally share by the Board and Association.
Other
Impasse Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act — Negotiations, including any disputes arising thereunder, will be conducted pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act
Negotiations, including any disputes arising thereunder, will be conducted pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act.
Other
Instructional Materials Requests — Each instructional staff member assigned to a building given opportunity to submit requests for instructional material and supplies; reasonable efforts made to keep staff informed of status
Each instructional staff member and special teacher assigned to a building shall be given the opportunity to submit requests for instructional material and supplies for the following school term. Reasonable efforts shall be made to keep staff members informed with regard to the status of supplies and other materials requested.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — one hundred sixty-five (165) minutes per week
The contractual minimum amount of plan time afforded to full-time members shall remain at one hundred sixty-five (165) minutes per week.
Insurance
Insurance Coverage Prorated — For leaves less than full school year, medical, dental, vision insurance prorated; teacher responsible for balance
For teachers who receive approval for a leave of absence described in Section XIII that lasts for less than a full school year, the Board paid costs associated with medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage will be prorated based upon the amount of service rendered during the course of the school year.
Other
Internal Job Posting Workdays — Minimum five workdays from date of notification for application response
A minimum of five (5) workdays from the date of notification will be allowed for responses. An employee interested in an open position must submit a letter stating such and a resume by 4:00 PM of the day specified on the notice.