Other
Access To Financial Information — Board provides regular financial reports, audits, tentative budget, adopted budget, Title I budget, register of licensed personnel, and relevant public information to Association
The Board agrees to furnish the Association, regular and routinely prepared financial reports, the audits, the tentative budget, the adopted budget, Title I budget, the register of new licensed personnel and their addresses and to make available pertinent public reports filed with offices of the county and State Superintendent of Schools.
Leave
Additional Leave Elected Officer — Tenured member may be granted leave of absence without pay for term of office for elected officer of IEA and NEA; members on leave have no access to District insurance during leave
A tenured member may be granted leave of absence without pay for the term of office for of the following reason: Elected officer of IEA and NEA (Members on leave under this section shall not have access to the District's insurance for the duration of the leave.)
Leave
Additional Leave Family Necessities — Tenured member may be granted leave of absence without pay for maximum of a year for necessities of home or family
A tenured member may be granted leave of absence without pay for a maximum of a year for either of the following reasons: B. Necessities of home or family
Leave
Additional Leave Prolonged Illness — Tenured member may be granted leave of absence without pay for maximum of a year for prolonged illness
A tenured member may be granted leave of absence without pay for a maximum of a year for either of the following reasons: A. Prolonged illness
Leave
Additional Leave Public Office — Tenured member may be granted leave of absence without pay for term (not to exceed four years) of office for running for or serving in public office, if such activity interferes with teaching
A tenured member may be granted leave of absence without pay for the term (not to exceed four (4) years) of office for of the following reason: For the purpose of running for or serving in public office, if such activity interferes with teaching
Other
Administrative Leave Notification — Any member placed on administrative leave shall be provided written notification with terms of leave and notice informing member of right to contact and communicate with Association
Any member who is to be placed on administrative leave shall be provided a written notification with the terms of the leave. Additionally, the notice shall inform the member of their right to contact and communicate with the Association.
Other
Afternoon Break Duration — One scheduled fifteen minute break in the afternoon for full-time employees
A full-time employee shall receive one scheduled fifteen (15) minute break in the morning and one scheduled fifteen (15) minute break in the afternoon.
Other
Agreement Duration — July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2028
The provisions of this Agreement shall be in full force and effect from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2028.
Other
Agreement Posting — Board posts complete copy of Agreement on HR website within 10 days of signing
The Employer shall post a full and complete copy of this Agreement within ten (10) days of the signing of this agreement on the Human Resources page of its website
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available if not satisfied with Board disposition
If SEIU not satisfied with Board disposition, grievance may be submitted to arbitration before impartial arbitrator. Decision of arbitrator shall be binding to parties concerned.
Other
Assault Protection — Board recognizes right of members to protect themselves/protect students from assaults; assault must be reported immediately to principal; member counseled on legal and civil implications; no loss charged for time related to assault
Assaults on members by students or adults will not be tolerated. The Board recognizes the right of Association members to protect themselves and/or protect a student. When an assault occurs within the assaulted member's performance of duties, such shall be reported by the member immediately to the building principal and other proper authorities and members shall be counseled regarding the legal (criminal and civil) implications of the incident. Time lost by the member in connection with such assault shall not
Other
Assaults On Members — Assaults on members by students or adults not tolerated; member immediately reports to Director of Transportation; member counseled on legal implications
Assaults on members by students or adults will not be tolerated. When an assault occurs within the assaulted member's performance of duties, such shall be reported immediately to the Director of Transportation
Other
Association Communication Rights — Association has reasonable use of district phones, computers, bulletin boards, email service and mailboxes for Association business
The Association shall have the right to reasonable use of the District's telephones, computers, bulletin boards, internal mail/Email service and mailboxes for communicating Association business.
Other
Association Email Access — Regular District mail service made available to Association for reasonable volume of appropriate announcements related to bargaining agent business
The regular District mail service shall be made available to the Association for a reasonable volume of appropriate announcements relating to the conduct of the bargaining agent's business on behalf of the bargaining unit.
Other
Association Leave — Association may send representatives to local, state, or national conferences or Association business; Association reimburses District for cost of substitutes; frequency must not impair classroom instruction quality
In the event that the Association desires to send representatives to local, state or national conferences or on other business pertinent to Association affairs in conducting its business as bargaining agent for members, these representatives may be excused, without loss of salary provided the Association reimburses the District for the cost of substitutes for such days and further provided that the frequency of such leaves in no way impairs the quality of classroom instruction and that written requests for leaves
Other
Association Leave With Pay — District grants leave with pay for Association purposes as determined by Association president(s) and superintendent
The District shall grant leave with pay to employees for Association purposes as determined by the Association president(s) and superintendent or designee. The intended use of this leave must be scheduled in advance with the employee's supervisor.
Other
Association Member Meetings — Association has right to hold meetings with members on school property provided meetings cleared with Principal and do not interfere with instructional program
The Association shall have the right to hold meetings with members on school district property provided such meetings in no way interfere with any aspect of the instructional program and provided that such meetings have been cleared with the Principal of the school involved.
Other
Association Representative Access — Reasonable requests for Association representative access to member work areas granted by Administration if no instructional interference; approved by school Principal
Reasonable requests for access by Association representatives to work areas of professionals represented by the Association will be granted by the Administration provided that no interference with the instructional program would be occasioned by the granting of such requests and further provided that such requests have been approved by the Principal of the school involved.
Other
Association Website — Association has website posted as link on district internal staff webpage
The Association shall also have its website posted as a link on the district internal staff webpage.
Compensation
Attendance Bonus Eligibility — Two or fewer sick day occurrences per semester; must work 75% of contract days
To be eligible, employees must have two occurrences or less...In order to be eligible for the bonus, Employees must work 75% of their contract days.
Compensation
Attendance Bonus Pool — $60,000 attendance bonus pool paid in January and July ($30,000 per semester)
A $60,000 pool shall be established by the District to be paid out in January and July. Each semester, half of the total pool, $30,000 will be divided up by each eligible employee.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Maintenance STEP 35 FY25
2024-2025 MAINTENANCE STEP 35 $42.56
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Category 1 Student Support Professionals starting wage 2025-26
STARTING WAGE Category 1 Student Support Professionals 2025-26 $17.50
Other
Bargaining Unit Exclusions — Excludes short-term, supervisory, managerial, confidential employees, Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent, Directors, Assistant Directors, Principals, Assistant Principals, Dean of Students, Curriculum Coordinators, and Substitutes
excluding: short-term, supervisory, managerial, and confidential employees as defined by the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act, including the Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent, Directors and Assistant Directors, Principals, Assistant Principals, Dean of Students, Curriculum Coordinators, and Substitutes.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — One-time flat wage increase of $2.00 per hour for all
2025/26 RAISES: A One-Time FLAT WAGE INCREASE of $2.00 per hour for ALL
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 6% raises for all
2026/27 and 2027/28 - 6% raises both years for ALL
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 6% raises for all
2026/27 and 2027/28 - 6% raises both years for ALL
Leave
Bereavement Days — 3 days bereavement leave for death of spouse, child, parent, sibling, stepfamily, in-laws, grandparents, grandchild, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, or domestic partnership
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Three (3) days bereavement leave shall be granted for the death of a spouse, child, parent, sister, brother, current stepfamily, in-laws, grandmother, grandfather, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, domestic partnership
Other
Board Agenda Request Process — Association may request placement on Board agenda; request submitted in writing to Board Secretary in advance of meeting; not to circumvent negotiations process
Upon request, the Association shall be placed on the agenda of an official meeting of the Board of Education. The Association will submit its request in writing to the Board Secretary in advance of the meeting to allow reasonable time to explore and study the topic. The Association shall not use this channel to circumvent the negotiations process.
Other
Board Consultation Topics — Board shall consult with Association on fiscal programs, major construction, annexations, consolidations, and significant educational policy revisions including staffing, curriculum, and working conditions
The Board shall consult with the Association on fiscal programs, major construction proposals, proposed annexations and consolidations, and significant revisions of educational policy including but not limited to: staffing, curriculum, and working conditions.
Other
Board Meeting Agenda Notice — Board meeting agenda provided to Association President at least 2 days prior to meeting
The President of the Association or designee shall be e-mailed a copy of the agenda, which may include non-confidential supplementary material, of the regular Board of Education meeting at least two (2) days prior to the scheduled time of the meeting.
Other
Board Meeting Notice Requirement — Association provided 24-hour notice of scheduled meetings; substitute may be arranged if not possible
The Association shall provide twenty-four (24) hour notice, except in the case of a specially scheduled meeting where that is not possible, so a substitute may be arranged.
Other
Board Meeting Schedule Notice — Board provides annual schedule of meetings to Association upon adoption; Association President given released time to attend meetings
The Board agrees to provide the Association a copy of its annual schedule of meetings. Such notice shall be provided upon adoption of said schedule. The President of the Association, upon request, shall be given released time to attend any meeting scheduled during the school day.
Other
Board Minutes Distribution — All official Board minutes e-mailed to Association President as soon as they are adopted
A copy of all official Board minutes shall be e-mailed to the president of the Association as soon as they are adopted.
Other
Board Policy Access — Current Board Policy accessible online; email notification to Association President upon policy changes
Current Board Policy can be accessed online here: http://www.boarddocs.com/il/asd129/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=9K54JH69EAAA. In addition, an email will be sent to the Association President upon any changes made to Board Policy.
Workday
Break Time Minutes — one scheduled fifteen (15) minute break in the morning and one scheduled fifteen (15) minute break in the afternoon
A full-time employee shall receive one scheduled fifteen (15) minute break in the morning and one scheduled fifteen (15) minute break in the afternoon. An employee who works four (4) hours a day shall receive one scheduled fifteen (15) minute break.
Other
Building Access Hours — Buildings available two weeks before school begins; hours Monday-Friday 7am-3pm unless other time approved by district administration
Buildings will be available two weeks before school begins. Building hours will be Monday – Friday 7am-3pm unless another time is approved by district administration. It is further understood these times may be adjusted based on any needed building/capital projects being completed that would require the facility to remain clear.
Other
Building Monitoring — Engineers shall immediately report any condition requiring repair or constituting dangerous condition to supervisor and/or building principal
Engineers shall immediately report any condition that requires repair or constitutes a dangerous condition to their supervisor and/or the building principal. The District shall provide an electronic form to be used to report such conditions.
Other
Bulletin Board Access — Bulletin board provided in each building for Association notices of activities and official business
A bulletin board shall be provided for the use of the Association in each building for posting notices of activities and other matters relating to the official business of the Association as bargaining agent of the members.
Other
Bus Surveillance Cameras — Security cameras for safe environment; not for evaluative purposes or monitor staff; data reviewed for investigations of illegal activity, misconduct, safety violations
Cameras will not be used for evaluative purposes or to monitor staff. Data from security cameras may be viewed by appropriate District personnel in connection with investigations of suspected illegal activity, professional misconduct
Other
Camera Procedure — Employee and representative notified of alleged violation; allowed to review data with footage before and after incident; advised of representation rights; investigation per agreement
The employee and their union representative shall be notified. The employee and their union representative will be allowed to review the data depicting the alleged violation, including footage before and after the alleged incident
Compensation
Cdl Renewal Reimbursement — District reimburses up to $60 for CDL renewal fees; district pays annual school bus permit fees and refresher class fees
The district shall reimburse drivers for the fees to renew a commercial driver's license up to $60.00.
Leave
Child Rearing Leave Eligibility — Member must notify HR upon initiation of adoption proceedings; leave granted upon written notification to HR of date child is to be received
A member desiring child rearing leave as a result of becoming an adoptive parent shall notify the Human Resources Administrator or designee in writing upon initiation of such adoption proceedings. Child rearing leave shall be granted upon written notification to the Human Resources Administrator.
Leave
Child Rearing Leave Non Tenured — Non-tenured members may be granted child rearing leave by Board action, subject to all conditions applicable to tenured members; time of leave not counted in continuous employment
Child rearing leave may be granted to a non-tenured member by action of the Board of Education, subject to all the conditions applicable to the tenured member, and provided the term of such leave shall not be considered in computing full-time employment.
Leave
Child Rearing Leave Sick Leave — Accumulated sick leave available at commencement of leave shall be available upon return; member not eligible for child rearing leave may utilize accumulated sick leave for pregnancy/delivery
Any accumulated sick leave available at the commencement of the leave shall be available to the member upon return to employment in the District. A member not eligible for or not desiring child rearing leave may utilize accumulated sick leave during any period of illness related to pregnancy.
Other
Civil Rights Damages — Board indemnifies members against civil rights damage claims for negligent or wrongful acts during scope of employment
The Board agrees to indemnify and protect members against civil rights damage claims and suits, constitutional rights damage claims and suits when damages are sought for negligent or wrongful acts
Other
Collaborative Meetings Annual — At least three (3) collaborative meetings per year
the parties shall schedule at least three (3) meetings per year. If the meetings occur during the workday the employees shall suffer no loss in pay.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Non-Traditional Work Week (NTWW) Engineer: 40 hours per week with 8-hour work day and 30-minute unpaid lunch
Non-Traditional Work Week (NTWW) Engineer- Work week shall consist of forty (40) hours per week. In addition to the eight (8) hours work day, the employees shall have an unpaid lunch period of thirty (30) minutes.
Other
Crisis Work Eligibility — To be eligible for crisis work, employees must live within twenty (20) minutes of the bus barn according to Google Maps
To be eligible, employees must live within twenty (20) minutes of the bus barn according to Google Maps.
Compensation
Curriculum Work Pay 2023 2024 — Thirty-four dollars per hour
Curriculum Work 2023-24 School Year Thirty-four dollars ($34) per hour
Compensation
Curriculum Work Pay 2024 2027 — Thirty-six dollars per hour
2024-27 School Year Thirty-six dollars ($36) per hour
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental coverage included in medical, dental, life insurance provision
6.2.1 Medical, Dental Insurance For each employee who desires to participate, during the duration of this contract, the Board's share will be 85% for Single coverage
Compensation
Detention Supervision Pay 2023 2024 — Twenty-nine dollars per hour
Detention Supervision 2023-24 School Year Twenty-nine dollars ($29) per hour
Compensation
Detention Supervision Pay 2024 2027 — Thirty-one dollars per hour
2024-27 School Year Thirty-one dollars ($31) per hour
Compensation
Differential Increment Experience Credit — New hires given credit for previous same activity experience up to five years
New hires shall be given credit for previous experience which is the same activity being assigned (e.g., football experience for football, vocal music for vocal music, etc.) for up to five (5) years.
Other
Dignity And Respect — District committed to workplace maintaining human dignity and courtesy; disputes may be mediated with FMCS
The district is committed to providing a workplace where all employees treat each other in a manner that maintains generally accepted standards of human dignity and courtesy
Grievance
Discipline Decision Opportunity — Final discipline decisions not made until employee has opportunity to meet with management and respond to allegations
Final decisions regarding discipline will not be made until after the employee has had an opportunity to meet with management and respond to the allegations
Other
Discipline Progressive Doctrine — Non-probationary employees subject to progressive discipline: Verbal Warning, Letter of Direction (4-year removal), Letter of Reprimand (6-year removal), Suspension, Dismissal
Non-probationary employees will not be disciplined without just cause. Progressive discipline: Verbal Warning, Letter of Direction, Letter of Reprimand, Suspension, Dismissal.
Other
Discipline Removal — Discipline removed from file if employee receives no further discipline within 24 months; suspensions removed if no further discipline within 36 months
If an employee who has had a verbal, letter of direction, or letter of reprimand and has not received any discipline in a twenty-four (24) month timespan from the time of the infraction, the discipline will be removed
Other
Discrimination Protection — No discrimination by Board based on membership, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, unfavorable military discharge, or disability
The Board agrees that it will not discriminate against any member with respect to hours, salaries, discipline by reason of union membership or on account of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin