Other
Agreement Copies Prepared Timeframe — Within thirty (30) days after agreement ratification, one copy of document will be prepared at Board expense and given to Association
Within thirty (30) days after an agreement has been ratified by the membership of the Association and approved by the Board, one copy of the document, after having been proofread and agreed to by the negotiating teams, will be prepared at Board expense.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Yes, arbitration is final and binding under American Arbitration Association voluntary labor arbitration rules.
final and binding arbitration proceedings shall be conducted under the voluntary labor arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator shall have no right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, or subtract from the provisions of this Agreement.
Leave
Association Released Time Days — Association representatives shall be permitted a total of five (5) days released time without loss of pay for conferences or Association business
In the event that the Association desires to send representative to Local, State, or National conferences or on other business pertinent to Association affairs, these representatives shall be permitted a total of five (5) days released time, without loss of pay.
Leave
Association Representatives Absent Limit — No more than two (2) teachers will be absent on Association business at any one time
further providing that no more than two (2) teachers will be absent on Association business at any one time.
Leave
Attendance Incentive — $500 for 0 days used; $400 for ½ to 1 day; $200 for 1½ to 2 days; $150 for 2½ to 3 days; $100 for 3½ to 4 days
The board will offer an attendance incentive to teachers who do not use more than 4 leave day (sick leave, dock day, bereavement leave, and personal leave) per school year. 0 (zero) days—$500; ½ to 1 day—$400; 1½ to 2 days—$200; 2½ to 3 days—$150; 3½ to 4 days—$100
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $57,300.00
2021-22 Salary Schedule, Year 20, BS column
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $47,802.19
2027-28 Salary Schedule - 9.0% TRS Round Up (FULL) Year 1 BS
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — $41,500.00 base (2024-2025), $42,000.00 (2025-2026), $43,000.00 (2026-2027), $43,500.00 (2027-2028)
Schedule B Base Salary: 2024-2025 $41,500.00; 2025-2026 $42,000.00; 2026-2027 $43,000.00; 2027-2028 $43,500.00
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Step + 4% TRS with a factor of 1.041667
School Year 2025-2026: Step + 4% TRS with a factor of 1.041667
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Step + 6% TRS with a factor of 1.06383
School Year 2026-2027: Step + 6% TRS with a factor of 1.06383
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to five days per incident for death of immediate or non-immediate family/household member; 3 days not charged against sick leave; limited to 10 days annually
In the event of the death of a member of the teacher's immediate family or non-immediate family, (or household, as defined in Paragraph 9.1) bereavement leave not to exceed five (5) days per incident...shall be allowed. Three (3) days per incident taken as bereavement leave will not be charged against the teacher's sick leave.
Leave
Bereavement Days Per Incident — Standard bereavement leave per incident taken as bereavement leave
Three (3) days per incident taken as bereavement leave
Other
Board Notice To Appear Timeframe — Teacher shall be given reasonable prior written notice of not less than forty-eight (48) hours of the reason for the meeting
When a teacher is required to appear before the Board, the teacher shall be given reasonable prior written notice of not less than forty-eight (48) hours of the reason for the meeting.
Other
Complete Understanding — Full and complete understanding; modifications only through written mutual consent
10.1 Complete Understanding: Terms and conditions represent full and complete understanding. Terms and conditions may be modified only through written mutual consent of the parties.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — One hundred eighty days (180) work days, including student attendance days and teacher institute days.
The teacher work year shall consist of one hundred eighty days (180) work days, including student attendance days and teacher institute days.
Workday
Dismissal Time Friday — Teachers will be allowed to leave ten (10) minutes after students on Fridays, early dismissal days, or days due to inclement weather or excessive heat
Teachers will be allowed to leave ten (10) minutes after students on Fridays, early dismissal days, or on days due to inclement weather or excessive heat.
Workday
Dismissal Time Holidays — Prior to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break teachers will be allowed to leave ten (10) minutes after students are dismissed
Prior to the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break teachers will be allowed to leave ten (10) minutes after students are dismissed.
Compensation
Dual Credit Course Stipend — If a teacher in grades 6-12 teaches a dual credit course, he/she will receive an additional $100.00 stipend per each college semester hour taught not to exceed 6%
If a teacher in grades 6-12 teaches a dual credit course, he/she will receive an additional $100.00 stipend per each college semester hour taught not to exceed 6%.
Other
Dual Credit Stipend — If a teacher in grades 6-12 teaches a dual credit course, he/she will receive an additional $200.00 stipend per each college semester hour taught.
If a teacher in grades 6-12 teaches a dual credit course, he/she will receive an additional $200.00 stipend per each college semester hour taught.
Other
Dues Deduction — Board shall deduct one-ninth (1/9) of association dues from regular salary check for nine (9) months of September through May
With a dues deduction authorization, the Board shall deduct one-ninth (1/9) of such dues from the regular salary check of each teacher for the nine (9) months of September through May.
Other
Dues Remittance Timeframe — Board shall remit deducted dues to the Association within ten (10) days following the end of the pay period
The Board shall remit deducted dues to the Association within ten (10) days following the end of the pay period.
Evaluation
Evaluation Conference Days — Days after classroom observation to hold evaluation conference
A copy of each formal written evaluation of classroom teaching performance shall be given to the teacher and a conference held between the teacher and the evaluator within five (5) school days of the classroom observation.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — tenure teachers evaluated at least once every other year, no more than twice per year
The classroom teaching performance of a tenure teacher shall be evaluated at least once every other year, but no more than twice per year. Tenured teachers will be evaluated on a rotational schedule.
Evaluation
Evaluation Observation Minutes — Minimum classroom observation duration before formal written evaluation
Each formal written evaluation of classroom teaching performance shall be preceded by at least one (1) classroom observation that is not less than 30 minutes or one full class period.
Other
Exclusive Bargaining Agent — IEA/NEA affiliated with Illinois Education Association and National Education Association
The Board recognizes the Beecher City Unit District No. 20 Education Association – IEA/NEA, affiliated with the Illinois Education Association and the National Education Association, as the sole and exclusive negotiating agent.
Compensation
Extracurricular Longevity Bonus — $275 additional for consecutive 15 years in same activity
An incentive for a person to stay in the same extracurricular activity for consecutive 15 years, that person will receive an additional flat $275 for each activity.
Compensation
Extracurricular Stipend Base — Schedule B details extracurricular compensation by group
Schedule B: Group 1 Athletic Director $4,852.25 (2021-22); Group 3 HS Basketball $4,105.75; multiple groups with varying stipends
Other
Formal Complaint Notice Timeframe — Teachers shall receive a copy of formal complaint within five (5) days after all particulars are known
Teachers shall be entitled to receive a copy of any formal complaint lodged with the District concerning the teacher within five (5) days after all the particulars are known.
Compensation
Graduate Hours Annual Maximum — Maximum annual reimbursement for graduate hours per member
A maximum of $3,000 per member, per year, may be claimed at $200 per hour.
Other
Graduate Hours Fund — There is a fund of $11,000 provided each July 1 for certified staff graduate hours
There is a fund of $11,000 provided each July 1, regardless of the amount spent in the previous year for certified staff graduate hours.
Other
Graduate Hours Max Per Member — A maximum of $4,000 per member, per year, may be claimed at $200 per hour
A maximum of $4,000 per member, per year, may be claimed at $200 per hour. In the event of more requests than money at this rate, the total $11,000 will be prorated among eligible members at a lesser rate.
Compensation
Graduate Hours Rate — Reimbursement rate per graduate hour
A maximum of $3,000 per member, per year, may be claimed at $200 per hour.
Grievance
Grievance Definition — Any claim by any teacher or the Association that there have been a violation, misinterpretation or misapplication of the terms of this Agreement
Any claim by any teacher or the Association that there have been a violation, misinterpretation or misapplication of the terms of this Agreement shall be a grievance.
Grievance
Grievance Step One Timeframe — Grievant may file a grievance within thirty (30) days of the event giving rise to the grievance
In the event a problem cannot be resolved informally, the grievant may file a grievance within thirty (30) days of the event giving rise to the grievance, or the grievant's knowledge of same, whichever is later.
Grievance
Grievance Step Two Timeframe — If not satisfied with Step One disposition, Association may submit grievance to final and binding arbitration within thirty-five (35) days
If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step One, it may within thirty-five (35) days of the Step One response submit the grievance for final and binding arbitration.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step One: Superintendent meeting and written response. Step Two: Final and binding arbitration under American Arbitration Association rules.
If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step One, it may within thirty-five (35) days of the Step One response submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration proceedings shall be conducted under the voluntary labor arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association.
Grievance
Grievance Superintendent Response Days — Superintendent shall issue written response within ten (10) days of Step One Meeting
The Superintendent shall issue his/her written response within ten (10) days of the Step One Meeting.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board contribution for 2025-2026 school year
seven hundred, twenty-five dollars ($725.00) per month for 2025-2026 school year
Insurance
Health Single Premium — The Board will contribute six hundred, seventy-five dollars ($675.00) per month for 2024-2025 school year
The Board will contribute six hundred, seventy-five dollars ($675.00) per month for 2024-2025 school year, towards the cost of (this) insurance for each teacher employed on a full-time basis by the District.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Staff member will receive $30,000 in life insurance
Staff member will receive $30,000 in life insurance.
Other
Information Request Response Timeframe — Information requested shall be provided within a reasonable amount of time, but not to exceed ten (10) days
Information requested shall be provided within a reasonable amount of time, but not to exceed ten (10) days.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Normal teacher load shall not exceed thirty (32.5) clock hours of assigned responsibilities per week. Regular teacher work day shall begin fifteen (15) minutes prior to schedule start time and shall end no later than fifteen (15) minutes after the scheduled end time.
The normal teacher load shall not exceed thirty (32.5) clock hours of assigned responsibilities per week. The regular teacher work day shall begin fifteen (15) minutes prior to scheduled and start time and shall end no later than fifteen (15) minutes after the scheduled time.
Compensation
Internal Substitute Pay — Internal substitute pay per period
Internal substitute pay will be $25 per period and any fraction thereof.
Other
Internal Substitute Pay Full — Internal substitute pay will be $35 up to a full period.
Internal substitute pay will be $20 up to half a period and $35 up to a full period.
Other
Internal Substitute Pay Half — Internal substitute pay will be $20 up to half a period.
Internal substitute pay will be $20 up to half a period and $35 up to a full period.
Leave
Internal Substitution Limit — No instructor shall exceed five consecutive days of substitute service unless instructor voluntarily agrees to exceed five consecutive school days
It is understood that this is a temporary situation, and no instructor shall exceed five consecutive days of substitute service, unless instructor voluntarily agrees to exceed five consecutive school days.
Other
Life Insurance — Staff member will receive $30,000 in life insurance
Staff member will receive $30,000 in life insurance.
Other
Lunch Period Minimum — During each work day teachers shall be entitled to an uninterrupted duty free lunch period equal to the regular school lunch period, but not less than thirty (30) minutes.
During each work day teachers shall be entitled to an uninterrupted duty free lunch period equal to the regular school lunch period, but not less than thirty (30) minutes.
Leave
Lunch Period Minutes — Minimum uninterrupted duty free lunch period
During each work day teachers shall be entitled to an uninterrupted duty free lunch period equal to the regular school lunch period, but not less than thirty (30) minutes.
Other
Lunch Supervision Stipend — Teachers who supervise lunch periods shall receive a $20 stipend per day and a free lunch, if they do not get a thirty (30) minute duty free lunch period.
Teachers who supervise lunch periods shall receive a $20 stipend per day and a free lunch, if they do not get a thirty (30) minute duty free lunch period.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $64,355.00
2021-22 Salary Schedule, Year 24, MS column
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $51,472.52
2027-28 Salary Schedule - 9.0% TRS Round Up (FULL) Year 1 MS
Other
Multiple Preparation Stipend — If a teacher in grades 6-12 has six (6) different daily preparations, he/she will receive a stipend of $500.00 per semester.
If a teacher in grades 6-12 has six (6) different daily preparations (6 different classes) he/she will receive a stipend of $500.00 per semester.
Grievance
No Reprisal For Grievance — No reprisals shall be taken by the Board or the administration against any employee because of his/her participation in a grievance
No reprisals shall be taken by the Board or the administration against any employee because of his/her participation in a grievance.
Other
No Strike — No strike clause during term of agreement
During the term of this Agreement and any extension thereof, no employee covered by this Agreement, nor the Union, nor any person acting on behalf of the Union shall ever or at any time engage in, authorize, or instigate any picketing, any recognition of any picket line at the School District's premises, any strike, slowdown or other refusal to render full and complete services.
Other
No Strike Clause — No strike provision
10.4 No Strike: During term and any extension, no employee, Union, or person acting on behalf of Union shall engage in picketing, strike, slowdown or other refusal to render full services, or any activity disrupting School District operation.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — $275.00 per activity for 15-year service
Incentive for staying in same extra curricular activity for consecutive 15 years: additional flat $275.00 for each activity
Compensation
Payroll Options — Option to receive salary bimontly on 10-month basis
Each teacher shall have the option of receiving their salary bimontly on a ten (10) or twelve (12) month calendar basis.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Teachers with less than 15 years experience receive 3 personal days; teachers with 15+ years receive 4 personal days
Teachers will be granted three (3) days annually of personal leave. Teachers with 15 years or more of teaching experience (according to EIS) will be granted four (4) days annually of personal leave.
Leave
Personal Leave Max Accumulation — Maximum accumulation of personal leave days for teachers with 15+ years
five (5) days for teachers having 15 or more years of teaching experience and, thereafter, additional unused personal leave days will be added to sick leave.