Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration available if Association not satisfied with Board level disposition for alleged contract violations
If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at the board level, and if the claim is an alleged contract violation, the Association may submit grievance to final and binding arbitration.
Leave
Association Leave Days — Association business leave days per contract year
The Association will be allowed a total of ten (10) days during each contract year to conduct Association business. The Association will reimburse the District at the rate of one-half day sub pay for each day used.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $54,160
BA step DD salary for 2026-2027 school year
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $29.75 per hour (Nurse)
Nurse new hire/base salary 2025-2026: $29.75
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 4.5% salary increase for 2025-2026
All teachers not in the retirement incentive years shall be given salary increases (inclusive of TRS) for each year of the contract as set forth below: 2025-2026 4.5%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2% increase from 2027-2028 to 2028-2029
2027-2028 salary $44,890 BA step A increases to 2028-2029 $45,788
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 3.1% increase for Nurse from 2027-2028 to 2028-2029
Nurse 2027-2028 $32.00/hr increases to 2028-2029 $33.00/hr
Leave
Bereavement Days — Each employee is allowed one day of paid leave, per occurrence, for the death of brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandchildren, parents-in-law, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law.
Each employee is allowed one day of paid leave, per occurrence, for the death of brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandchildren, parents-in-law, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law.
Other
Bus Driver Refresher Course Stipend — $50.00 per year for bus driver refresher classes
A flat rate of $50.00 per year will be given to bus drivers to attend yearly bus driver refresher classes
Other
Bus Driver Route Selection — Full-time bus drivers select routes by seniority annually, submission 5 days before first student attendance
All full-time bus drivers, in order of seniority, shall have the right to choose their route for the upcoming school year and anytime there may be a vacancy during the school year.
Other
Bus Monitor Requirement — School buses with 40+ regularly scheduled riders staffed with bus monitor
Therefore, all regular route school buses with more than 40 regularly scheduled riders and all school shuttles will be staffed with a bus monitor.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Work year based on 180 day work year and five emergency days
The work year shall be based on a 180 day work year and five (5) emergency days.
Other
Contract Term — Agreement effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029
July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2029
Other
Custodial Shift Differential — Second shift custodial hourly rate increase
For custodians who work the second shift, their hourly rate of pay shall be increased by $0.50.
Other
Dues Deduction — Board shall make payroll deductions for Association dues upon written authorization from employee
Upon receipt of a written authorization from an employee, the Board shall make payroll deductions for dues and remit such deductions within ten (10) days to the Association.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee share amount not explicitly stated; employer pays defined contribution
The Board shall pay: 2021-2022 $8,000 ... towards the purchase of the individual health insurance premium of each employee, who is eligible to receive insurance under the guidelines governing the trust and insurance carrier, each year. See also Appendix F.
Leave
Esp Breaks — Paid breaks for 8-hour ESP employees: two 15-minute breaks daily
Eight hours ESPs shall be entitled to two (2) fifteen minute paid breaks per day. Employees working less than eight hours shall be entitled to one (1) fifteen minute paid break per day.
Workday
Esp Full Time Hours — Full-time ESP employee weekly hours minimum
A full time employee shall be considered an employee who works 30 hours or more per week or bus drivers driving 2 runs per day.
Leave
Esp Lunch Period — Duty-free unpaid lunch period for ESP working 4+ hours daily
ESP's working 4 hours or more per day shall be entitled to a duty-free unpaid lunch period of at least 30 minutes per day.
Workday
Esp Part Time Hours — Part-time ESP threshold is less than 30 hours per week
A part time employee shall be considered an employee who works less than 30 hours per week, or bus drivers driving less than 2 runs per day.
Evaluation
Esp Probation Months — New ESP employee probationary period
All new employees shall serve a six (6) month probationary period. This probationary period may be extended for an additional ninety (90) calendar day period.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Evaluation is a continuous process with two purposes: to improve performance and provide accountability. An acceptable level of professional performance is required.
Evaluation is recognized as a continuous process with two purposes, the first of which is to improve performance and the second to provide accountability.
Other
Exclusive Representation — Beardstown Education Association IEA/NEA is exclusive negotiation agent for all regularly employed teachers
Board recognizes the Beardstown Education Association, whose affiliation is with the Illinois Education Association and the National Education Association, as the exclusive and sole negotiation agent for all regularly employed teachers.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Informal Level, Immediate Supervisor, Superintendent Level, Board Level, Arbitrator Level
grievance procedure includes: informal level, immediate supervisor (3.3), superintendent level (3.4), board level (3.5), arbitrator level (3.6)
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board contribution to individual health insurance for 2025-2026
The Board shall pay: 2025-2026 $9,300 towards the purchase of the individual health insurance premium of each employee.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Flexible Spending Account available but HSA contribution not specified
The Board of Education agrees to continue the Flexible Spending Account for its employees. Fund Options of the plan will be -- Health Insurance Account, Dependent Care Account and an Un-reimbursed Medical Account.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Not explicitly stated on these pages
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — True - Professional Development Hours CEU advancement allowed
Accumulation of eight (8) CEUs shall entitle the teacher to one (1) horizontal advancement on the salary schedule. Horizontal Advancement as a result of CEUs may only occur once every five years.
Workday
Licensed Workday Hours — Licensed employee workday maximum
The employee workday shall not exceed 7 3/4 hours, including a duty-free lunch period not less than 30 minutes, and shall not begin more than 10 minutes prior to the start of the student attendance day.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $59,385
MA step DD salary for 2026-2027 school year
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $48,510
MA step A salary for 2026-2027 school year
Other
Mileage Reimbursement — $0.45 per mile business mileage reimbursement
Mileage $0.45/mile
Other
No Work Stoppage — Association agrees not to participate in any action that would result in work stoppage or reduced efficiency
The Association agrees not to participate in any action that would result in work stoppage or reduced efficiency of the school district.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Additional annual longevity stipend for 10+ years of service
For the 2025-2026 through 2028-2029 school years only, teachers with ten (10) or more consecutive years of service to the District will receive an additional annual longevity stipend of $300.
Other
Paraprofessional Migrant Recruiter — Paraprofessional position: Migrant Recruiter
Paraprofessional 3: Migrant Recruiter
Other
Paraprofessional Parent Educator — Paraprofessional position: Parent Educator
Paraprofessional 1: Parent Educator
Other
Paraprofessional Prek Coordinator — Paraprofessional position: Pre-K Coordinator
Paraprofessional 2: Pre-K Coordinator
Other
Payroll Periods — Employees paid on 15th and 28th of each month
All employees shall be paid on the 15th and 28th of each month
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Vacation days for 1-2 years of service
Each twelve month employee shall be entitled on their anniversary date the following schedule: 1-2 years 5 days of vacation per year
Other
Personnel File Access — Employee has right to review personnel file contents within ten working days of request
Each employee shall have the right within ten working days of request and in the presence of office personnel to review the contents of his/her personnel file.
Other
Planning Period Elementary — Minimum planning time per week for elementary teachers
Each elementary teacher will receive a planning period each day. A minimum of 200 minutes will be given for planning per week within the student day, exclusive of recess.
Other
Planning Period Secondary — Each academic teacher receives daily preparation equal to one class period each day
Each academic teacher will receive a daily preparation equal to one class period each day.
Other
Registration Summer Staffing Licensed Pay — Licensed employee hourly rate for registration and summer staffing
Licensed employees required to be at student registration and/or attend summer staffings shall be paid $30.00 per hour.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — 9.4% TRS contribution picked up by Board
The Board of Education will assume the responsibility of paying 9.4% of the TRS contribution
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers' Retirement System) and IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) for support/classified staff
TRS qualified employees may petition the Board of Education for additional sick days. Upon retirement, IMRF employees can be reimbursed up to 240 sick leave days.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Within one year from the beginning of the following school term, a vacancy occurs within a support personnel bargaining unit position, the most senior employee on recall shall be offered the position.
If, within one year from the beginning of the following school term, a vacancy occurs within a support personnel bargaining unit position, the most senior employee on recall shall be offered the position.
Other
Right To Representation — Employee entitled to have representative of choice present when required to appear before Board or supervisor
When an employee is required to appear before the Board or their supervisor, the employee shall be entitled to have a representative of the employee's choice present.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 5 lanes: BA, BA+8, BA+16, BA+24, BA+32, MA, MA+8, MA+16, MA+24, MA+32
Salary columns include BA through BA+32 and MA through MA+32
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 30 salary steps from A to DD
Certified Placement Schedule 2025-2026 Steps A through DD with corresponding salary levels
Compensation
School Business Equipment Copy Rate — Board reimbursement rate for copying equipment use
The Board will be reimbursed for the use of copying equipment at the rate of 7 cents per copy, excluding preparations directly related to collective bargaining.
Other
School Improvement Plan Summer Pay — Licensed employee hourly rate for summer SIP work
Licensed employees who work on the School Improvement Plan during the summer vacation at an arranged time will be paid the rate of $30.00 per hour.
Workday
Secretary Workday Hours — Secretary daily work hours
Secretaries will work (8) hours per day for 200 days per year.
Workday
Secretary Workdays Annual — Secretary annual work days
Secretaries will work (8) hours per day for 200 days per year.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Sick leave days accrual schedule
Each twelve month employee shall be entitled on their anniversary date the following schedule: 1-2 years 5 days of vacation per year; 3-5 years 10 days of vacation per year; 6-9 years 12 days
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Upon retirement, IMRF employees can be reimbursed up to 240 sick leave days not utilized for retirement purposes in their last year prior to retirement for IMRF purposes.
Upon retirement, IMRF employees can be reimbursed up to 240 sick leave days not utilized for retirement purposes in their last year prior to retirement for IMRF purposes.
Other
Social Worker Caseload Guideline — Social workers and SLPs assigned caseload per ISBE guidelines; additional compensation if exceeded
Social Workers and Speech Language Pathologists shall be assigned a student case load which does not exceed guidelines established by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Other
Social Worker Excess Caseload Pay — Quarterly bonus for social worker/SLP exceeding caseload guidelines
In the event that quarterly case-load figures for any social worker or speech language pathologist exceeds recommended guidelines, the affected staff member shall be paid an additional amount of $25 for each student added above the recommended guidelines.
Compensation
Step Increase — Internal substitution payment for planning period duty
Any teacher may be required by an administrator to perform substitute duties during his/her regularly assigned planning period and shall be compensated at the rate of thirty dollars ($30.00).
Other
Teacher Mentoring Stipend — Annual stipend per Appendix A schedule; ISBE may pay if program participates
Teacher mentors in the Beardstown Teacher Mentoring Program shall be paid an annual stipend according to Appendix A. If ISBE pays the mentor stipend, that spend shall be paid by ISBE.
Other
Translator Compensation Additional — $2.00 per hour additional for ESP translator
Any ESP employee who is designated and approved as a translator by the District shall have their hourly wage increased by $2.00 per hour