Other
Academic Freedom — Educators have academic freedom to teach within curriculum using scholarly standards; protected from partisan politicization
Educators will have academic freedom in the District. Board, Administration, and BEA acknowledge separate responsibilities to guarantee this protection.
Compensation
Additional Evenings Hourly — $25 per hour
Additional Evenings: $25 per hour
Other
Agreement Duration — 2023-2024 through 2027-2028
Contract Agreement between the Board of Education of Barrington Community Unit School District 220 and the Barrington Education Association, IEA-NEA
Other
Agreement Duration End Date — August 31, 2023
This Agreement will be effective on the date hereof, and will continue in effect until August 31, 2023.
Other
Agreement Signature Date — May 31, 2018
This Agreement is signed this 31st day of May, 2018.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — true
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Section 4. Grievance Final and Binding Arbitration
Workday
Assignment Change After July First Teacher Resignation Right — Teacher allowed to resign if assignment changed after July 1st
Further, the Teacher will be allowed to resign if the Teachers' assignment is changed after July 1st, and if such change is not acceptable to the Teacher.
Workday
Assignment Change Deadline — No changes in Teachers' assignments made later than July 15 preceding school year commencement unless emergency situation; BEA notified in each instance
In no event will changes in Teachers' assignments be made later than the July 15th preceding commencement of the school year, unless an emergency situation requires otherwise, and the BEA will be so notified
Other
Assignment Changes Deadline — No changes in Educators' assignments made later than July 15 preceding commencement of school year unless emergency situation requires otherwise
In no event will changes in Educators' assignments be made later than the July 15th preceding commencement of the school year, unless an emergency situation requires otherwise, and the BEA will be so notified in each instance.
Workday
Assignment Notice Before School Term — BEA notified in writing of all Teacher assignments at least 5 days before beginning of each school term
The BEA will be notified, in writing, of all Teacher assignments at least five (5) days before the beginning of each school term.
Other
Assignment Notification Deadline — Written notice of assignments for forthcoming year no later than May 15 each school year
All Educators will be given written notice of their assignments for the forthcoming year as soon as possible but in no event later than May 15 of each school year. In the event that changes in such assignments or schedules are proposed, a reasonable effort will be made to inform all Educators affected.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA 0 step 12
2023-2024 Salary Schedule step 12 BA 0: 67,867
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BA 0 step 1
The salary schedules for the 2023-2024 school year will be: 2023-2024 Salary Schedule BA 0 BA 15 MA 0 MA 15 MA 30 MA 45 1 58,138
Other
Bargaining Unit Representation — Barrington Education Association, IEA-NEA recognized as sole representative for collective bargaining
The Board of Education of Barrington CUSD 220 recognizes the Barrington Education Association, IEA-NEA as the sole representative for the purposes of collective bargaining
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — No increase greater than 6% in any fiscal year for educators within 4 years of retirement
In an effort to ensure that the Board shall not be required to pay a penalty or make additional payments to TRS, no Educator who has either declared an intent to retire or who is within four (4) years of being eligible for retirement shall receive a total pay increase of more than six percent (6%) in any fiscal year.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Floor of 1% increase for 2025-2026, 65% of CPI-U with 1% floor and 4% ceiling
The base salary for 2025-2026 will reflect an increase over the prior year's base salary by sixty-five (65%) of the United States City Average Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), with a floor of 1% and a ceiling of 4%.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 70% of CPI-U for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028
The base salary for the years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 will reflect an increase over the prior year's base salary by seventy (70%) of the (CPI-U).
Other
Bea Conference Leave — BEA representatives excused up to 25 days per year for conferences/business without loss of salary; BEA reimburses substitute costs
BEA representatives excused without loss of salary for aggregate days not to exceed 25 during each school year for local, state, or national conferences; BEA reimbuses District for substitution cost.
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Bea Release Time President — BEA President has 0.6 FTE release time for union business; BEA reimburses district at 11.5% of top salary cell
The President of the BEA will have a 0.6 FTE release time to conduct BEA business, and the BEA will reimburse the District at a rate of 11.5% of the top cell of the salary schedule.
Workday
Before After School K5 — K-5 Teacher day will be ten (10) minutes before the start of student day and ten (10) minutes after student day
The regularly scheduled Teacher day will be ten (10) minutes before the start of the student day and ten (10) minutes after the student day; additional regularly scheduled meetings requiring staff attendance, insofar as possible, will be scheduled within the school day.
Workday
Before After School Prek — Pre-K licensed Teachers members regularly scheduled day will be ten (10) minutes before start of student day and ten (10) minutes after
The regularly scheduled day for Pre-K licensed Teachers members will be ten (10) minutes before the start of the student day and ten (10) minutes after the student day.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to five (5) days' leave with pay for death in immediate family; up to two (2) days for non-immediate family; three (3) paid days per fiscal year for bereavement leave
The Board will provide up to five (5) days' leave with pay because of death in the immediate family and up to two (2) days for non-immediate family. Of the five (5) days, the Educators will receive three (3) paid days per fiscal year for use as Bereavement Leave.
Compensation
Board Credit Max Per Proposal — Maximum number of Board Credits for any proposal
The maximum number of Board Credits for any proposal made by a licensed staff member will be three (3), despite the number of hours needed to fulfill the terms of the proposal.
Compensation
Board Credit Value — One Board Credit represents fifteen hours of time on task beyond working day
One (1) Board Credit will represent fifteen (15) hours of time on task beyond the working day.
Other
Building Council — Building councils composed of principal, one educator representative per 12 educators, and BEA representative(s); meet to study subjects of concern
Each building will have Building Council composed of building principal, one Educator representative for every 12 Educators or major portion thereof, and BEA building representative(s).
Other
Building Council Composition Elementary — Principal, one teacher representative per 12 teachers, and BEA representative(s)
Pre-K, Elementary Schools and Middle Schools Building Council will be composed of the building principal, one (1) Teacher representative for every twelve (12) Teachers or the major portion thereof, and the BEA building representative(s).
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Calendar Review Timeline — Labor Management Committee will review proposed school calendars with a view to making recommendations to Board at least sixty (60) days prior to adoption by Board
The Labor Management Committee will review proposed school calendars with a view to making recommendations to the Board at least sixty (60) days prior to adoption by the Board.
Other
Class Size Limit — Board will make special effort to maintain effective class sizes not to exceed twenty-nine (29) students
The Board will make a special effort (consistent with its community commitment and its total educational effort) to maintain effective class sizes not to exceed twenty-nine (29). The class size workload of educational professionals should reflect the nature and intensity of students' special needs.
Other
Class Size Max — Board will maintain effective class sizes not to exceed twenty-nine (29)
The Board will make a special effort (consistent with its community commitment and its total educational effort) to maintain effective class sizes not to exceed twenty-nine (29).
Other
Class Size Overage Compensation — Classroom Educators will be compensated at 1/145th of the Educator's base salary for every student in excess of twenty-nine (29) enrolled in each subject
In the event that the pupil contact exceeds twenty-nine (29) students in each subject, the Board will enact one of these two options: (A) Classroom Educators will be compensated at 1/145th of the Educator's base salary for every student in excess of twenty-nine (29) enrolled in each subject
Compensation
Co Curricular Payment Schedule — 20 paychecks for year-round activities; 5 per season for fall/winter/spring activities
Activities that span the entire school year will be paid over twenty (20) paychecks, beginning with the first paycheck in October. For fall, winter, or spring activities, five payments will be made as compensation during the season the co-curricular activity is taking place.
Other
Co Curricular Positions Voluntary — Co-curricular positions filled on voluntary basis
Co-curricular positions will be filled on a voluntary basis.
Other
Code Of Ethics Commitment Profession — Educator will not make false statements in application; will not misrepresent qualifications; will not assist unqualified persons entering profession; will not knowingly make false statements about candidate qualifications; will not assist unauthorized teaching; will not disclose colleague information unless compelled; will not make false/malicious statements about colleagues; will not accept gratuities that might impair professional decisions.
The education profession is vested by the public with a trust and responsibility requiring the highest ideals of professional service. In fulfillment of the obligation to the profession, the educator will not make false statements in application, misrepresent qualifications, assist unqualified persons, make false statements about candidates, assist unauthorized teaching, disclose colleague information without compelling purpose, make false/malicious statements about colleagues, or accept gratuities.
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Code Of Ethics Commitment Student — Educator commits to helping students realize potential as worthy effective members of society; will not unreasonably restrain student from independent action; will not unreasonably deny access to varying points of view; will not deliberately suppress subject matter; will protect from harmful conditions; will not intentionally expose to embarrassment or disparagement; will not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, political/religious beliefs, family, social, cultural background, or sexual orientation.
The educator strives to help each student realize his or her potential as a worthy and effective member of society. In fulfillment of the obligation to the student, the educator will not unreasonably restrain, deny access to varying points of view, deliberately suppress subject matter, protect from harmful conditions, intentionally expose to embarrassment, or discriminate based on protected characteristics.
Other
Code Of Ethics Endorsed — BEA has endorsed the Uniform Code of Ethics of the Education Profession
As evidence of its acceptance of the professional rights and responsibilities of Educators, the BEA has endorsed the Uniform Code of Ethics of the Education Profession.
Other
Colt Time Program — One (1) Colt Time period assigned to full-time middle school educators for support/enrichment activities
The Colt Time Program provides an opportunity for support and/or enrichment of students during the school day during the Colt Time period. These activities are based on the Educators' knowledge of the needs and wants of their students.
Other
Comparison Districts Reference Group — Twenty-six (26) districts designated as single reference group for all comparisons: staff, academic, financial, and other
The Board, District Administration, hereinafter referred to as "Administration," and BEA agree that to be fair, one single group of schools should be used for all comparisons: staff, academic, financial, and other. The Administration supports the recommendation of the following twenty-six (26) Districts as a reference group
Other
Compensatory Time Max — Employee may accrue up to forty (40) hours of compensatory time. Once 40 hours accumulated, no additional compensatory time may be accumulated until total falls below 40 hours
Once forty (40) hours of compensatory time has been accumulated, no additional compensatory time may be accumulated until the total accumulated compensatory time falls below forty (40) hours.
Other
Conference Time Windows — Wednesday conferences: ELC 3:30-7:30pm (60 min dinner/breaks), Elem 3:30-7:30pm (60 min), MS 3:30-7:30pm (60 min); Thursday: ELC 1:00-7:00pm (70 min), Elem 1:00-7:00pm (70 min), HS 1:00-7:00pm (70 min)
Wednesday Conference Times: ELC: 3:30-7:30 pm (60 min dinner and breaks); Elem: 3:30- 7:30 pm (60 min dinner and breaks); MS: 3:30-7:30 pm (60 min dinner and breaks); HS: Conferences not held. Thursday Conference Times: ELC: 1:00-7:00 pm (70 min dinner and breaks); Elem: 1:00-7:00 pm (70 min dinner and breaks); HS: 1:00-7:00 pm (70 min dinner and breaks)
Workday
Consecutive Teaching Assignments Max — No more than 3 consecutive teaching assignments; no more than 4 consecutive periods of teaching class, resource center or open lab
No Educator will have more than three (3) consecutive teaching assignments and no Educator will have more than four (4) consecutive periods of teaching class, resource center or open lab assignments.
Workday
Consecutive Teaching Periods — High School Teachers: No Teacher will have more than three (3) consecutive teaching assignments
No Teacher will have more than three (3) consecutive teaching assignments and no Teacher will have more than four (4) consecutive periods of teaching class, resource center or open lab assignments.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Three (3) School Improvement Days (SIP Days) scheduled evenly throughout the school calendar, starting 2024/2025 school year
Starting with the 2024/2025 school year, three (3) early release days, scheduled evenly throughout the school calendar, will be given as School Improvement Days (SIP Days) and are for teachers and staff to review student data, plan instruction, and engage in development aligned with school priorities.
Other
Daily Semester Class Fte Adjustment — Educators forfeiting personal plan/lunch to accept instructional assignment meeting daily for semester or more will have FTE adjusted
Daily Semester Class: Educators who forfeit their personal plan/lunch period to accept an instructional assignment which meets daily for a semester or more will have their FTE adjusted.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental insurance included in medical and dental plan; adjustments determined by District Insurance Committee
The total aggregate cost paid by the District for medical and dental insurance for BSEO members will increase by the lesser of (i) the renewal increase rate, or (ii) 3% over the amount paid by the District in the previous plan year.
Other
Derogatory Material Notice Requirement — Derogatory material cannot be placed in file unless teacher receives copy and opportunity to read it
Material which is derogatory to a Teachers' conduct, service, character or personality will not be placed in the Teachers' Central Office personnel file unless the Teacher has received a copy and had an opportunity to read the material.
Other
Educator Licensing Requirement — No Educator will be required to teach outside the limits of the Educator's license
No Educator will be required to teach outside the limits of the Educator's license.
Other
Educator Professional Rights — Licensed personnel have right to form, join, support, or assist professional representatives; right to refrain from aforementioned activities
Licensed personnel will have the right to form, join, support, or assist professional representatives of their own choosing and to engage in other activities, individually or in concert, for the purpose of establishing, maintaining, protecting or improving conditions of professional service and other educational standards. Licensed personnel will also have the right to refrain from any of the aforementioned activities.
Other
Educator Resignation Right — Educator will be allowed to resign if assignment changed after July 15 and change not acceptable to Educator
Further, the Educator will be allowed to resign if the Educators' assignment is changed after July 15th, and if such change is not acceptable to the Educator.
Insurance
Employee Eligible Less Than Full Time — Educator working less than two-fifths (2/5) not eligible for any benefits except sick leave
An Educator working less than two-fifths (2/5) is not eligible for any benefits except sick leave.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Medical and dental insurance cost increase limited to 3% annually
Beginning with the 2013-2014 plan year, the total aggregate cost paid by the District for medical and dental insurance for Teachers will increase by no more than three percent (3%) over the amount paid by the District in the previous plan year.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Supervisory Process Task Force to determine evaluation cycle
The supervisory process will be implemented as developed by the Supervisory Process Task Force. This committee will be comprised of equal numbers of the BEA and Administration.
Other
Evening Activities Additional Rate — Teachers asked to attend more than required evening activities paid at Twenty-Five Dollars per hour
Teachers asked to attend more than the number of required evening activities at each level will be paid at the rate of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) per hour.
Other
Evening Activities Required High — Up to two (2) evening activities for High School level (Back-to-School, Parent/Teacher conferences, etc.)
High School: Up to two (2) (Back-to-School, Parent/Teacher conferences, etc.), with one (1) day compensatory time for each evening conference attended.
Other
Evening Activities Required Middle — Up to six (6) parent/Teacher conferences for Middle School level
Middle School: Up to six (6) (parent/Teacher conferences, Back-to-School Night, 8th Grade Recognition, etc.) with four (4) evening parent/Teacher conferences and compensatory time awarded at the rate of one half day for each night of conferences (two evening conferences = one day compensatory time).
Other
Evening Activities Required Prek Elementary — Up to seven (7) evening activities for Pre-K/Elementary level
Pre-K/Elementary: Up to seven (7) evening activities (i.e. conferences, music programs, PTO meetings, Science Night, Back-to-School Night, end of year programs, etc.), with four (4) evening parent/Teacher conferences and compensatory time awarded at the rate of one half day for each night of conferences attended (2 evening conferences = one day compensatory time).
Other
Evening Conferences — Teachers will receive equivalent compensation time for each half (1/2) day of evening conferences
Teachers will receive equivalent compensation time for each half (1/2) day of evening conferences.
Workday
Extended Workday Consecutive Minutes — Early and late period course educators: no more than 453 consecutive minutes
The workday for early and late period course Educators will be no more than 453 consecutive minutes in length. Early and late courses will only meet on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Compensation
Fair Share Fee Requirement — Each Teacher must join BEA or pay fair share fee within thirty (30) days of employment
Each Teacher will, as a condition of employment, on or before thirty (30) days from the date of employment join the BEA or pay a fair share fee to the BEA equivalent to the amount of dues uniformly required of members.
Compensation
Flex Time Tier 1 Rate — Hourly rate for Flex Tier 1 (New Curriculum Development)
Flex Tier 1 ($40 per hour) New Curriculum Development (e.g. Curricular areas currently in development phase of review, Learner Profile progression development)
Compensation
Flex Time Tier 2 Rate — Hourly rate for Flex Tier 2 (Curriculum Revision)
Flex Tier 2 ($30 per hour) Curriculum Revision (e.g. Performance assessment revision, instructional unit revision)