Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration following American Arbitration Association guidelines
If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step II, the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration following the American Arbitration Association guidelines.
Other
Association Board Minutes Copy — One copy of approved board minutes placed in association president's mailbox
One (1) copy of approved board of Education minutes shall be placed in the mailbox of the president of the Association as soon as it has been prepared.
Leave
Association Leave Days — Maximum five days per year district-wide for association representatives at conferences or association business
such representative(s) shall be excused a maximum of five (5) days per year district-wide (e.g. one member five days or five members one day each) without loss of pay.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Salary schedules in Appendix A
The salary schedules shall be as set forth in Appendix A, which is attached to and incorporated in this agreement.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 4.5% increase year 1 (2024-2025)
Salary increases of 4.5% per year for the duration of the agreement
Leave
Bereavement Days — Three days per occurrence for death in immediate family, additional days at superintendent's discretion
Each employee shall be allowed three (3) days per occurrence at full pay for bereavement leave for a death in the immediate family as defined in School Code Section 24-6. Additional days may be granted at the discretion of the superintendent.
Other
Cafeteria Lunch Free For Members — Cafeteria lunches available to AEA members free of charge; cost covered by district
Cafeteria lunches are available to AEA members free of charge, with the cost being covered by the District.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — School year: max 185 days including 176 student attendance days, 4 workshop/in-service days, 5 emergency days. Work year: max 180 days
The school year calendar shall consist of not more than one hundred eighty-five (185) days which shall include one hundred seventy-six (176) student attendance days, four (4) workshop/in-service days and five (5) emergency days. Unused emergency days shall not become work days. The work year for employees shall not exceed one hundred eighty (180) days
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Covered by Teachers Health Insurance System (T.H.I.S.)
The Board agrees to pay the employee's contribution to the Teachers Health Insurance System (T.H.I.S.).
Workday
Duty Free Lunch Minutes — Duty-free lunch period equal to students' lunch but no less than 30 minutes
All employees shall have a duty-free lunch period equal to that of the students' lunch period but no less than thirty (30) minutes.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Non-tenured teachers evaluated at least twice per year; tenured teachers evaluated at least once every other school year
The classroom teaching performance of all regular, full-time, non-tenured teachers shall be formally evaluated at least two times a year. Tenured employees shall be formally evaluated at least once during every other school year.
Evaluation
Evaluation Results Timeline Days — Formal evaluation results reduced to writing and copy given to employee within 30 days
Results of the formal evaluation shall be reduced to writing and a copy given to the employee within thirty (30) days following the evaluation.
Evaluation
Evaluation Timeline Notification Weeks — Employees acquainted with evaluation procedures within 6 weeks after beginning of school year
Employees shall be acquainted with the evaluation procedures by the administration within six (6) weeks after the beginning of each school year.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: Step I with Superintendent, Step II with Board of Education, Step III Arbitration
Step I: Superintendent meeting within 10 days. Step II: Board of Education within 10 days. Step III: Final and binding arbitration following American Arbitration Association guidelines.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Three Thousand Five Hundred and no/100 Dollars per year in cash in lieu of insurance
The Board shall pay the current single premium for each full-time teacher or, at the election of the teacher, the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred and no/100 Dollars ($3,500.00) per year.
Leave
Jury Duty No Pay Loss — Employee called for jury duty suffers no loss of pay; returns to district any dollars earned for jury service on school day
Any employee called for jury duty, shall suffer no loss of pay. The employee shall return to the district any dollars earned for jury service which occurred on a school day, less reimbursement for mileage and meals.
Leave
Leave Of Absence Request Advance Notice Months — Written requests for leave of absence without pay should be made at least 3 months before leave
Written requests for leave of absence without pay shall be made at least three (3) months before the leave is desired whenever possible, and are subject to approval or denial by the Board;
Leave
Leave Of Absence Return Notification Days — Employee on non-paid leave must notify superintendent 60 days prior to intended return
An employee on a non-paid leave of absence shall notify the superintendent, in writing sixty (60) days prior to the date of his or her intended return to employment.
Leave
Leave Of Absence Without Pay Max Duration — Leaves of absence without pay for not more than one year may be granted to tenured teachers
Leaves of absence without pay for not more than one (1) year may be granted to tenured teachers pursuant to the following conditions:
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $41,038 MA Step 0
Year 0 MA base salary: $41,038
Other
Medication Administration Not Required — Teachers not required to administer medication; pupils referred to designated office or administrative personnel
Teachers shall not be required to administer medication to pupils. Pupils shall be referred to proper, designated office or administrative personnel for this function.
Other
Mileage Reimbursement — IRS approved rate
Employees shall be reimbursed for all superintendent-approved mileage at the same rate approved by the Internal Revenue Service.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — One Hundred and no/100 Dollars per credit hour
The Board will pay employees pursuing their first master's degree up to One Hundred and no/100 Dollars ($100.00) per credit hour per school year (up to six credit hours).
Compensation
Pay Periods — 24 pay periods per year on 5th and 20th of each month
Each employee shall be paid on the basis of 24 pay periods per year on the 5th and 20th of each month or the last working day prior to the 5th and 20th if either date falls on a weekend or holiday.
Other
Payroll Deduction Association Dues — Board shall authorize deduction of current association dues from employee pay with employee-executed authorization form
The Board shall authorize the deduction from each employee's pay the current dues of the Association, beginning with the first paycheck of the new school year, provided the Board has an employee-executed authorization form provided by the Association on file.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Three personal days per school term; fourth day after 5 years; fifth day after 15 years
Each employee shall be entitled to three (3) days personal leave per school term without loss of pay. After completing five (5) years of service at the district, each employee will earn a fourth day. After 15 years of service, each employee will earn another day making a total of five (5) personal days.
Other
Personnel File Material Deadline Days — Material not reduced to writing within 90 calendar days of event may not be added to file
Any information that has not been reduced to writing within ninety (90) calendar days of the event or the employer's knowledge of the event whichever is later may not be added to an employee's file except that in the instance wherein the employee has been notified that an investigation is on-going no time limit shall apply.
Other
Personnel File Review Timeline Hours — Employee may examine personnel file within 24 hours of request
An employee shall have the right to examine his/her personnel file within twenty-four (24) hours of request and shall be permitted to have a representative of the Association accompany him/her in such review.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board shall pay the teacher's contribution to TRS in addition to amounts set forth in Appendix A
The Board shall pay the teacher's contribution to TRS in addition to the amounts set forth in Appendix A.
Retirement
Retirement System — Teacher Retirement System of the State of Illinois (TRS)
The Board shall recognize the service of any full-time teacher who is eligible to receive regular retirement pension benefits, through the Teacher Retirement System of the State of Illinois.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Recall rights as provided in the Illinois School Code
Recall rights shall be as provided in the Illinois School Code. If an employee becomes certified or qualified in areas other than his or her original position, such employee will be considered for a position available.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Five salary columns shown in schedule
Salary table contains five distinct columns representing different salary lanes or classifications.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Employees placed on salary schedule up to and including step 10
Employees shall be placed on the salary schedule up to and including step 10, based on years of certified teaching experience.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Teachers with up to 14 years of service: 12 sick days per year; teachers with 15+ years: 16 sick days per year
each teacher with up to 14 years of service with the district shall be entitled to 12 sick days per year and teachers with 15+ years of service with the district shall be entitled to 16 sick days per year.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Unused sick leave accumulates to a maximum of three hundred forty (340) days
Unused sick leave will accumulate to a maximum of three hundred forty (or 360) days.
Compensation
Step Increase — Advancement on salary schedule based on years of service
Employees shall be placed on the salary schedule up to and including step 10, based on years of certified teaching experience.
Workday
Teacher Preparation Period Minutes — Teachers have preparation period of no less than 30 minutes during each work day; for classroom teachers during pupil class day
All teachers shall have a preparation period of no less than thirty (30) minutes during each work day. For classroom teachers, the preparation period shall be during the pupil class day. On days of early dismissal, this contractual item shall not be applicable.
Other
Trr Creditable Earnings Annual Increase — TRS creditable earnings increased 6% annually
TRS creditable earnings for following school year will be 6% greater than prior year creditable earnings
Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement Max — Maximum cost to District shall not exceed $7,000 per fiscal year
The maximum cost to the District shall not exceed $7,000 per fiscal year (July 1-June 30) with reimbursements being paid no later than June 30 of the fiscal year.
Workday
Work Day Length — Work day is 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after student day, except in case of early dismissal
The length of the work day for all employees shall be fifteen (15) minutes before and fifteen (15) minutes after the student day, except in the case of early dismissal