Other
Advance Notice Board Appearance — at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance
When a teacher is required to appear before the Board, the teacher shall be advised in writing of the reasons for the requirement at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the appearance.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — final and binding arbitration under Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association
the association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration under the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings.
Other
Assignment Notification Deadline — notice of tentative assignment on or before August 1; can resign without penalty within 15 days if assignment changes
Employees shall be given notice of their tentative assignment on or before August 1 of the upcoming year. In the event the Administration changes such assignments after this date, the teacher affected shall be notified and he or she may resign without penalty if the change is unacceptable; provided, that the resignation must occur within fifteen (15) calendar days after the notifications of the change.
Compensation
Assistant Track Coach Stipend Step1 — Assistant Track coach position created. The starting stipend is $800, progressing the same as the other entries on the schedule, 3% annually. Step 1: $800
Assistant Track coach position created. The starting stipend is $800, progressing the same as the other entries on the schedule, 3% annually. Step 1: $800
Compensation
Assistant Track Coach Stipend Step2 — Step 2: $824
Step 2: $824
Compensation
Assistant Track Coach Stipend Step3 — Step 3: $849
Step 3: $849
Compensation
Assistant Track Coach Stipend Step4 — Step 4: $874.18
Step 4: $874.18
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Tuition reimbursement up to $247.73 per graduate hour for approved courses
Teachers may be reimbursed up two hundred forty-seven dollars and seventy-three cents ($ 247.73) for graduate hours for the tuition cost of courses taken, subject to the following conditions:
Leave
Bereavement Days — two (2) bereavement leave days per school year
A teacher shall be allowed two (2) bereavement leave days per school year when a death within his/her family occurs.
Compensation
Boys Golf Coach Stipend Step1 — Boys Golf and Girls Golf coach positions created. Stipends are equivalent to the Cross Country stipend. Step 1: $1,400
Boys Golf and Girls Golf coach positions created. Stipends are equivalent to the Cross Country stipend. Step 1: $1,400
Compensation
Boys Golf Coach Stipend Step2 — Step 2: $1,442
Step 2: $1,442
Compensation
Boys Golf Coach Stipend Step3 — Step 3: $1,485
Step 3: $1,485
Compensation
Boys Golf Coach Stipend Step4 — Step 4: $1,530
Step 4: $1,530
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — duties require attendance at school for four (4) or more clock hours in a school day
Every teacher whose duties require attendance at school for four (4) or more clock hours in a school day shall be entitled to a duty-free lunch period during the pupil attendance day equal to that of the students', but not less than thirty (30) minutes.
Other
Contract Duration — Agreement effective August 15, 2023 through August 15, 2026; reopen negotiations by first week of March 2026
This agreement shall be effective August 15, 2023 and continue in effect through August 15, 2026, provided however, that the parties agree to reopen negotiations no later than the first week of March 2026.
Workday
Daily Work Hours — seven and one-half (7 1/2) hours, including lunch
Teachers normally shall not be required to work more than seven and one-half (7 1/2) hours, including lunch, in the normal workday, subject to the following exceptions:
Other
Dues Deduction — The Board shall deduct from the regular paycheck of each teacher from whom it receives written authorization to do so, the required amount of Association dues.
The Board shall deduct from the regular paycheck of each teacher from whom it receives written authorization to do so, the required amount of Association dues.
Other
Dues Forwarding Timeline — no later than ten (10) days after such deductions were made
The dues and a list of employees from whom the dues have been deducted and the amount deducted from each shall be forwarded to the Association no later than ten (10) days after such deductions were made.
Other
Duty Free Lunch Compensation — Five and 00/100 Dollars ($5.00) and free lunch per day for lunchroom supervision
Teachers who perform lunchroom supervision during their regular lunch period shall receive Five and 00/100 Dollars ($5.00) and free lunch per day. Those teachers will also have the choice of having a duty-free homeroom or the ability to leave immediately after the final bell.
Workday
Emergency Days — five (5) emergency days
The Board shall establish a school calendar of one hundred eighty (180) teacher work days and five (5) emergency days for each school year, within the term of this Agreement.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Non-tenured teachers evaluated minimum twice each school year; tenured teachers evaluated once every other school year
Non-tenured teachers shall be evaluated a minimum of twice in each school year. Tenured teachers shall be evaluated once every other school year.
Compensation
Extra Curricular Supervision Stipend — Extra-curricular Supervision stipend now pays $50
Extra-curricular Supervision stipend now pays $50.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — four-step grievance procedure: informal, principal, superintendent, and board/arbitration
Step I: Principal. Step II: Superintendent. Step III: Board. Step IV: Arbitration under American Arbitration Association rules.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays $440 of individual health insurance coverage for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023
During the term of this Agreement, the Board agrees to pay four hundred forty dollars ($ 440.00) of the individual coverage for teachers under the District's group health insurance plan in 2021-2022. Four hundred forty dollars ($440.00) of the individual coverage for teachers in 2022-2023.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Full-time teachers shall have planning time equal to no less than one (1) class period per day
During the pupil attendance day, each full-time teacher shall be relieved from his/her duties for the purpose of planning time on a daily basis. Full-time teachers shall have planning time equal to no less than one (1) class period per day.
Other
Member Information Provision Interval — at regular intervals not to exceed 30 days
The District shall provide to the Association, at regular intervals not to exceed 30 days, information on all bargaining unit members, including: name, address, job title, date of hire, worksite location, home and personal telephone numbers, personal email address, years of creditable service, salary, and other reasonable information.
Other
Mentor Teacher Duties — Mentor teachers will conduct bi-weekly 10-15 minute check-ins with mentee, monthly topics discussion, 1 observation per semester, monthly check-in meetings on PD days, and provide guidance on district procedures and policies
Bi-weekly 10-15 minute check-in with mentee; Monthly topics will be shared with Mentor to discuss with Mentee; 1 observation of the Mentee per semester, conducted by Mentor; Monthly check-in meetings with Mentor/Mentee/principal group on PD days
Compensation
Mentor Teacher Stipend — Mentors shall receive five hundred dollars ($500) per year, to be paid at the end of each school year
Official mentorship of another teacher will occur for a new Teacher's first two (2) years. Mentors shall receive five hundred dollars ($500) per year, to be paid at the end of each school year.
Other
Negotiation Advance Notice Outside Experts — at least twenty-four (24) hours before a negotiation meeting
With notification of at least twenty-four (24) hours before a negotiation meeting, either party may include outside experts for assistance in addition to their negotiation team.
Other
Negotiation Session Duration — begin at 6:00 p.m. and will conclude at 8:30 p.m. This time may be extended or changed by mutual agreement
Negotiation meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will conclude at 8:30 p.m. This time may be extended or changed by mutual agreement.
Other
Negotiation Sessions Closed — All negotiating meetings shall be closed sessions
All negotiating meetings shall be closed sessions.
Other
Negotiation Start Date — no later than the first week of March of the year the agreement expires
The parties agree to initiate negotiations no later than the first week of March of the year the agreement expires.
Other
Negotiation Team Size — not more than four (4) members on its team during any particular negotiation session except that the parties may mutually agree to increase such number
It is understood that neither party may have more than four (4) members on its team during any particular negotiation session except that the parties may mutually agree to increase such number.
Other
Newly Hired Employee Names — Names and addresses of newly hired Employees will be forwarded to the Association president within ten (10) days of employment
Names and addresses of newly hired Employees will be forwarded to the Association president within ten (10) days of employment.
Other
No Strike — Association and bargaining unit members agree not to engage in a strike for the duration of this Agreement
The Association and bargaining unit members agree not to engage in a strike for the duration of this Agreement.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Longevity stipend of $550 for teachers beyond final experience step
Each teacher who is beyond the final experience step on the salary schedule shall receive an additional five hundred and fifty dollars ($ 550.00) as a longevity stipend in that school year.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — three (3) personal leave days per school year
Upon request to the Superintendent, teachers shall be allowed three (3) personal leave days per school year, subject to the following conditions.
Other
Requisition Deadline — By May 15 of each school year teachers may submit requisition requests; Administration will inform of decision by May 30
By May 15 of each school year each teacher shall be allowed the opportunity to submit requisition requests for instructional supplies to the Administration. The Administration may grant or deny the request. Teachers will be informed of the Administration's decision by May 30.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board agrees to pick up 9.0% of TRS-creditable earnings plus 1.09890 add-on factor
The Board agrees to pick up and pay on behalf of each teacher the sum equal to nine percent (9.0%) and the TRS 'add-on' factor of 1.09890, as specified in the TRS Employer Guide.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers Retirement System)
Such payments shall be made on behalf of each teacher to TRS as the Teacher's employee contribution, to be applied to the Teacher's retirement account.
Other
Right Of Representation — When a teacher is required to appear before the Board or Administration concerning any matter which could lead to dismissal or formal reprimand, the teacher shall be entitled to have a representative of the Association present.
When a teacher is required to appear before the Board or Administration concerning any matter which could lead to his/her dismissal or formal reprimand, the teacher shall be entitled to have a representative of the Association present.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Sick days and personal days accumulated; recorded on first payroll stub each month
The number of sick days and personal days accumulated by the teacher shall be recorded on the first payroll stub of each month.
Leave
Sick Leave Exhaustion Required — The teacher must have exhausted all sick leave and personal leave days
The teacher must have exhausted all sick leave and personal leave days.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Sick leave accumulation up to 340 days accepted by TRS; bonus $50 per day for days beyond 340
Teachers leaving from the school district after a minimum of ten (10) continuous years of teaching in District # 225 shall receive a bonus of fifty dollars ($50.00) per day for each accrued sick leave days beyond the three hundred forty (340) days accepted by TRS.
Leave
Sick Leave Transfer Allowed — Donation of sick leave days from one teacher to another is available only when the teacher to whom sick leave days are donated has a catastrophic illness or injury and meets all conditions
Pursuant to Article VI, Section B of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the undersigned teachers agree to the donation of sick leave days from one teacher to another. Donation of sick leave days is available only when the teacher to whom sick leave days are donated has a catastrophic illness or injury
Leave
Sick Leave Transfer Annual Cap — The total number of donated days from all sources, which may be used in any one (1) school year, shall not exceed ten (10)
I further understand that the total number of donated days from all sources, which I may use in any one (1) school year, shall not exceed ten (10).
Leave
Sick Leave Transfer No Disability — The teacher shall not be eligible for any disability (including private disability coverage), worker's compensation or other income protection
The teacher shall not be eligible for any disability (including private disability coverage), worker's compensation or other income protection.
Leave
Sick Leave Transfer Voluntary — Donation of sick leave days is voluntary, and no teacher can be required to donate any of his or her accumulated sick leave days to another teacher
I understand that donation of sick leave days is voluntary, and no teacher can be compelled to donate any of his or her accumulated sick leave days to me.
Leave
Sick Leave Transfer Workdays Threshold — The teacher must have been unable to work for at least twenty-five (25) days of the prior thirty (30) work days
The teacher must have been unable to work for at least twenty-five (25) days of the prior thirty (30) work days.
Other
Tentative Agreement Timeline — within fifteen (15) calendar days of ratification, or at its next regularly scheduled Board meeting, whichever last occurs
After the Association has ratified the Agreement, the Board will take official action on the tentative Agreement within fifteen (15) calendar days of ratification, or at its next regularly scheduled Board meeting, whichever last occurs.