Other
Appearance Representation Board — Teacher entitled to union representation when required to appear before Board on employment matters
When a teacher is required to appear before the Board on a matter directly affecting the continuation of the teacher's employment, the teacher shall be entitled to have a representative present. In such event, the teacher shall be advised for the reasons of such appearance.
Other
Application Interview Guarantee — Employees making written application for vacancies guaranteed interview
Employees are eligible to apply for vacancies or new positions in the bargaining unit by making written application pursuant to the directions of the job posting. Employees who make written application shall be guaranteed an interview.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration at Step 4; arbitrator empowered to award financial Union reimbursements or lawful remedies; costs divided equally between parties
The arbitrator is empowered to include any award such as financial Union reimbursements or any lawful remedies. Each party shall bear the full cost for its representation. The cost of the arbitrator and FMCS shall be divided equally between the parties.
Other
Assault Reporting Assistance — Board promptly reports teacher assault to superintendent; provides reasonable assistance; teacher suffers no salary loss or sick leave deduction if unable to perform duties due to assault
Any case of assault on a Teacher while on duty for the Board will be promptly reported to the Superintendent or its designee. The Board will provide reasonable assistance to the Teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by the appropriate authorities. He/she shall suffer no loss of salary or deduction of sick leaves because of inability to perform his/her duties as a consequence of such assault.
Other
Assignment Content — Assignment notification includes tentative first date of work, daily hours, and building assignment where applicable
Such notification shall include the employee's tentative first date of work, daily hours, and building assignment(s) where applicable.
Other
Assignment Notification — Board notifies teachers of assignments prior to end of school term; if changed, teacher notified promptly; teacher has right to request assignment for positions for which certified and qualified
The Board shall notify teachers of their assignments prior to the end of the school term; but in the event a change in such assignment is made, the teacher shall be notified promptly. A teacher has the right to request, in writing, to be assigned, or not assigned, to any position for which he/she is certified qualified.
Other
Assignment Notification Timing — Board notifies non-twelve-month employees in writing at least 2 weeks before end of term of tentative work assignment for coming year
The Board shall notify each non-twelve-month employee, in writing, at least two (2) weeks prior to the end of the school term, of his/her tentative work assignment for the coming year.
Other
Association Access To Information — Board and Administration shall share all information required by law and made available upon request; Board notifies Association of Board policy changes within 1 week; Principals notify Superintendent/staff of building policy changes within 1 week
Board and Administration shall share all information required by law and will be made available upon request. Board will notify Association leadership of additions, subtractions, or rewording of Board Policy within one week. Principals will notify Superintendent of building policy changes within one week.
Other
Association Defense Indemnification — If legal action brought against Employer for Fair Share Agreement compliance, Association defends at own expense through own counsel, provided Employer gives notice and permits Association intervention; Association indemnifies Employer from liability/damages as direct consequence of Employer's compliance
In event of legal action against Employer brought in court or administrative agency because of its compliance with Article III, Association agrees to defend such action, at own expense and through own counsel. Association agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Employer from liability for damages and costs as direct consequence of Employer's compliance.
Other
Association Facilities And Communications — Association has right to use interschool mail and e-mail system; Association has bulletin board in each employee lounge; Association meetings permitted after hours in facilities not needed for curricular/extracurricular activity with reimbursement for overtime costs
Association shall have right to use interschool mail and e-mail system; Association will have bulletin board in each employee lounge. Board will permit Association meetings after school hours in facilities not needed for curricular/extracurricular activity; Association shall reimburse for overtime costs.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $60,787
Step 11, MA+30 column shows $60,787 as top salary for Speech Language Pathologists and Social Workers
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $45,000
Step 1, MA+30 column shows $45,000 as starting salary for Speech Language Pathologists and Social Workers
Other
Bargaining Notification — Upon demand of either party, parties shall commence bargaining for successor agreement on or before March 1st of the last year of the Agreement
Upon demand of either party the parties shall commence bargaining for a successor agreement on or before March 1st of the last year of the Agreement.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — $700 allowance per teacher per year for professional meetings
The Board shall provide seven hundred dollars ($700) per teacher per year for expenses associated with attendance at meetings approved under this section
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — For 2018-2019: if CPI is 0.0% or negative, raise is 1.5%; if CPI 0.0%-1.0%, raise is 2.25%; if CPI 1.0%-2.0%, raise is 2.75%; if CPI 2.0%-3.0%, raise is 3.0%; if CPI >3.0%, raise up to 4.0% cap
If CPI (year to year percent of change) is 0.0% or negative, or if there is a property tax freeze, then the raise percentage applied shall be 1.5% based on the Teacher's previous year's salary.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — For 2019-2020, 2020-2021: salary adjustments per CPI-based parameters with 1.5%-4.0% range
For the 2018-2019, 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 years, employee compensation shall be adjusted according to the following parameters based on CPI.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Vacation accrual: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 10 years service
All twelve(12) month employees shall receive non-working paid vacation pro-rata as conditioned hereunder. Two (2) weeks after one (1) year of service, Three (3) weeks after five (5) years of service, Four (4) weeks after ten (10) years of service.
Other
Board Agenda Distribution — Board agendas and minutes provided to Association President and building representatives at least 2 work days before meetings; distributed by interschool mail under normal circumstances; minutes distributed as soon as prepared
Board shall provide Association President and each building representative copy of agenda and minutes of all Board meetings. Agendas delivered at least two (2) work days prior under normal circumstances; Board minutes distributed as soon as prepared.
Other
Board Assignment Change Right — Board retains right to change employee work assignment before start of school; may involuntarily transfer employees
The Board shall retain the right to change an employee's work assignment at any time prior to the start of school, and to involuntarily transfer employees pursuant to Article II. F.
Other
Building Access — District shall provide building access 2 weeks before and 1 week after school year for teacher work; uniform access during weekends/holidays for professional work
District shall make every effort for teachers to have building access two weeks prior to start of school year and one week after conclusion as building maintenance allows. Uniform building access for staff during weekends/holidays for professional work.
Other
Class Size Threshold — When any class reaches 32 students, Superintendent and Board must take action (add class, provide aide, or hire part-time teacher). Kindergarten/1st grade threshold is 26 students.
When any class reaches thirty-two (32) students, Superintendent and Board will take action. Exceptions: kindergarten and first grade reach threshold at twenty-six (26) students.
Other
Complaint Notification — Parent complaints directed to teacher must be channeled through teacher and principal; preliminary investigation required
Any complaint by a parent of a student directed toward a teacher shall be channeled through the teacher and building principal. A preliminary investigation shall be conducted. When the administration deems further investigation justified, the teacher shall be notified in writing.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Agreement effective first employee workday 2017-2018 school year, continuing until 11:59 p.m. day preceding 2021-2022 school year
This Agreement shall be effective on the first employee workday of the 2017-2018 school year, and shall continue in effect until 11:59 p.m. the day preceding the 2021-2022 school year.
Other
Contract Printing Costs — Within 30 days after Agreement is signed, copies printed and distributed. Costs of printing shared equally by Board and Association
Within thirty (30) days after the Agreement is signed, copies of this Agreement shall be printed and presented to the Association for distribution to all Association members. Costs of printing shall be shared equally by the Board and Association.
Other
Cope Deduction — Board honors voluntary COPE contribution deductions from bargaining unit members
The Board agrees to honor voluntary COPE contribution deductions from those bargaining unit members that request it and provide a signed authorization form to the Board.
Other
Cope Voluntary Contribution — Board honors voluntary COPE contribution deduction from bargaining unit members upon authorization
The Board agrees to honor voluntary COPE contribution deduction from those bargaining unit members that request it and provide a signed authorization form to the Board.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Group Dental Insurance Plan paid for by Board for employees working 600+ hours per year
During the term of this Agreement, the Board shall offer a Group Dental Insurance Plan paid for by the Board for all employees scheduled to work at least six hundred hours (600) per year.
Other
Domestic Partnership Benefits — Domestic Partnership defined with 6 criteria including 6-month cohabitation, unmarried status, 18+ age, indefinite residence, mutual commitment, and blood relationship restrictions
A Domestic Partnership means a long term committed relationship of an indefinite duration with a person of the same or opposite sex which meets criteria: lived together 6+ months, unmarried, 18+ years old, mentally competent, reside together indefinitely, exclusive mutual commitment, not related by blood.
Other
Dues Deduction Authorization — Board deducts union dues from October first paycheck through May 1st paycheck upon authorization
The Board shall deduct, beginning with the first paycheck in October and ending with the 1st paycheck in May, from each employee's pay the dues of the Union and of its affiliated organizations.
Other
Dues Deduction Payroll — Board deducts union dues October through May; remitted within 10 days of deduction
The Board shall deduct, beginning with the first paycheck in October and ending with the 1st paycheck in May, from each employee's pay the dues of the Union. All dues deducted by the Board shall be remitted to the Union no later than ten (10) calendar days after such deduction.
Workday
Duty Free Lunch — Teachers entitled to duty-free lunch period as provided by Illinois School Code; may leave school building
Teachers shall be entitled to a duty-free lunch period as provided by The Illinois School Code. Teachers may leave the school building during the lunch period.
Other
Emergency Closure Compensation First 10 Days — Same rate of pay for first 10 days of emergency closure
In the event of an emergency school or district closure including natural disaster, quarantine, or government order; teachers shall receive the same rate of pay for the first 10 days should the school term be reduced.
Other
Employee Appearance Hearing Right — Non-probationary employee appearing before Board/administrator on discipline matter entitled to representative at no loss of pay
When a non-probationary employee is required to appear before the Board or an administrator on a matter directly affecting the continuity of the employee's employment (other than for reduction-in-force) or discipline, the employee shall be entitled to have a representative present.
Other
Employee Development Training — Employer shall provide employees with appropriate training with procedures, methods, forms, techniques and equipment normally used in work assignments and changes therein
The Employer and the Union recognize the need for training and development of the employees in order that services are efficiently and effectively provided, and employees are afforded the opportunity to develop their skills and potential.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Annual evaluations by employee's immediate supervisor
Evaluations shall be conducted on an annual basis by the employee's immediate supervisor and completed by April 30 during the employee's first three (3) school years after the probationary period.
Evaluation
Evaluation Instrument Development — Within first 20 teacher employment days each school term, teacher apprised of evaluation procedures; instrument jointly developed by union and director
Within the first twenty (20) teacher employment days of each school term, each teacher shall be apprised of the evaluation procedures and general criteria. A specific evaluation instrument shall be jointly developed by the Union and the Director of Student Services.
Evaluation
Evaluation Procedures — Parties abide by present performance review procedures as amended; subject to agreement terms and joint committee changes
The parties agree to abide by the present performance review procedures used by the District as amended. The performance evaluation shall be subject to the terms of this agreement and any changes shall be agreed upon by the joint committee.
Other
Fair Share Fee — Non-members must pay fair share fee equivalent to union dues within 30 days of employment
Each bargaining unit member, as a condition of their employment, on or before thirty (30) days from the date of commencement of duties or the effective date of this Agreement, whichever is later, shall join the Union or pay a fair share fee to the Union equivalent to the amount of dues uniformly required of members.
Other
Fair Share Fee Requirement — All bargaining unit members must join Union or pay fair share fee equivalent to union dues within 30 days
Each bargaining unit member, as a condition of their employment, on or before thirty (30) days from the date of commencement of duties or the effective date of this Agreement, whichever is later, shall join the Union or pay a fair share fee to the Union.
Other
Fair Share Religious Exemption — Employees with bonafide religious tenets may request fair share payment to mutually agreeable non-religious charitable organization
The obligation to pay a fair share fee shall not apply to any Employee who, on the basis of a bonafide religious tenet or teaching of a church or religious body of which such Employee is a member or a belief sincerely held with the strength of traditional religious views.
Other
Field Trip No Cost — Employees assigned to field trips not required to pay for participation
Employees assigned to participate in field trips shall not be required to pay for their participation in such field trips.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Step 1 (supervisor), Step 2 (supervisor), Step 3 (Superintendent), Step 4 (binding arbitration)
Step 1: oral presentation to immediate supervisor within 15 days, supervisor responds within 10 days. Step 2: written grievance within 15 days. Step 3: Superintendent meeting within 10 days. Step 4: binding arbitration if not resolved.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Employees not electing medical insurance receive $1800 additional compensation per school year
Employees who do not elect medical insurance coverage shall be entitled to additional compensation in the amount of one thousand eight hundred dollars ($1800) per school year as conditioned herein.
Other
Health Safety Workplace — Employer shall provide safe and healthy workplace complying with Illinois Department of Labor rules; teachers not required to work under hazardous conditions subject to student protection need
The Employer shall provide a safe and healthy workplace that shall comply with all applicable rules, regulations and standards established by the Illinois Department of Labor. Teachers shall not have to work under clearly hazardous working conditions, subject to the primary need to protect students.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board contributes $300 per year toward dependent coverage cost
The Board shall contribute $300 a year toward the cost of dependent coverage.
Other
Iep Meeting Notice — District must give 10 days written notice to teachers prior to IEP meetings; meetings held only during ordinary school day; exception for emergency situations
Except in emergency situations the District shall give ten (10) days written notice to teachers prior to scheduling IEP meetings. Said meetings shall only be held during the ordinary school day.
Other
Increased Job Responsibilities — Employee may apply for additional compensation based on significant increase in job responsibilities year to year; application through Building Principal via Union; response within 10 school days
An employee may apply in writing for additional compensation based on a significant increase in job responsibilities from year to year. The employee shall first apply to their respective Building Principal through Union representation and the Principal shall respond with the decision, complete with rationale, within ten (10) school days of receipt of the request.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Custodians/Maintenance Workers: 8-hour workday
The workday of custodians and maintenance workers shall vary according to the assignment of each worker and the time of year, but typically shall be an eight (8) hour workday.
Other
Internal Applicant Priority — Internal employee applicants receive priority over outside applicants
Internal employee applicants shall receive priority over outside applicants.
Other
Involuntary Transfer Definition — Involuntary transfer = reassignment from one building/job category to another within same job/category
An involuntary transfer pursuant to this section (1) is defined as the reassignment of a bargaining unit member from one building to another within the same job or job category.
Other
Involuntary Transfer Procedure — Volunteers requested first; if insufficient volunteers, involuntary transfers made inverse to seniority with 2 weeks notice
Volunteers shall first be requested. If more volunteers apply than are necessary for a transfer, the procedures outlined in Article 11. C. shall govern. Involuntary transfers may be invoked if the number of volunteers is insufficient to fill necessary positions. Two (2) weeks prior notice shall be given before any involuntary transfer, unless mutually agreed otherwise by the parties.
Other
Involuntary Transfer Seniority Order — Involuntary transfers made in inverse seniority order (least senior transferred first); written reasons given prior to transfer
Involuntary transfers, pursuant to this section (1) shall be made inverse to seniority within the job category involved (i.e., the least senior employee shall be transferred first). Employees involuntarily transferred shall be given written reasons for the transfer prior to the effective date of the transfer.
Other
Involuntary Transfer Special Circumstances — In special circumstances, Board may rotate employees temporarily in inverse seniority; full seniority credit retained for involuntary transfers
In special circumstances after following 1a and 1b above, where the Board believes the placement of the volunteer employee or the least senior employee is inappropriate to the needed assignment, the Board or designee shall meet with the Union to discuss in good faith a solution that may include rotating employees, in inverse seniority, on a temporary basis.
Other
Job Description Changes — Contemplated changes in job descriptions discussed with Union first; impact negotiated between parties
Contemplated changes in job descriptions shall first be discussed with the Union and any impact thereof shall be negotiated between the parties.
Other
Job Description Emergency Duties — Employee cannot be required to assume duties not enumerated in job description unless emergency non-recurring basis (up to 5% of total duties)
No employee shall be required to assume any job responsibilities not enumerated in a current job description for the respective job provided that the Board may assign, on an emergency non-recurring basis, other duties up to five percent (5%) of total job duties.
Other
Job Description Provided — Employee given copy of job description at interview and job posting; includes employment term and bargaining unit status
Each employee shall be given a copy of his/her current job description at the time of interview and included in the job posting. All job descriptions shall state the term of employment for that position and whether the job position is or is not a bargaining unit position.
Other
Job Description Training — Union President given copy of all current job descriptions and newly created/altered descriptions; employees given reasonable training period
The Union President shall be given one (1) copy of all current job descriptions and shall also be given one (1) copy of any newly created or altered job descriptions as they occur. Employees shall be given one (1) copy of their altered job description at the time any change(s) is/are implemented. Employees shall be given a reasonable training and orientation period for any new job description.
Other
Job Posting Vacancy Notice — Vacancies posted for minimum 5 work days before being filled, except temporary basis or during holiday break
Notice of vacancies within the bargaining unit and new positions shall be posted for a period of not less than five (5) work days (Monday through Friday excluding holidays).
Other
Job Reassignment — No job reassignment for disciplinary purposes without Union agreement
There shall be no job reassignment for disciplinary purposes without agreement with the Union. Job reassignments are defined as a change from one job category to another within the bargaining unit.
Other
Just Cause Discipline — No employee disciplined without just cause. Discipline includes formal written items in personnel file (warnings, reprimands, suspensions, reduction in rank, loss of professional advantage, discharge). Written notice of grounds/evidence delivered immediately to employee and Association.
No employee shall be disciplined without just cause. Discipline includes formal written item in personnel file: warnings, reprimands, suspensions, reduction in rank, loss of professional advantage and discharge. Written notice of grounds and evidence delivered immediately to Employee and Association.