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Agreement Effective Date — Agreement effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026; signed June 20, 2023
This agreement shall be effective July 1, 2023, and shall continue in effect until June 30, 2026. This agreement is signed this 20th day of June, in the year 2023.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Arbitrator decision is final and binding on parties
The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties. The arbitrator, in his opinion, shall not amend, modify, nullify, ignore, or add to the provisions of the Agreement.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Maximum hourly wage for Cook in FY24-25
Cook 16.99 FY20-21, 17.63 FY21-22, 18.29 FY22-23, 18.97 FY23-24, 19.69 FY24-25
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Health Aide Assistant hourly wage FY2025
Health Aide Assistant FY2025: $22.56
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 6% increase
Salary increases including step: Year 1 = 6% increase. Year 2 = 6% increase. Year 3 = 6% increase.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 6% increase
Salary increases including step: Year 1 = 6% increase. Year 2 = 6% increase. Year 3 = 6% increase.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 6% increase
Salary increases including step: Year 1 = 6% increase. Year 2 = 6% increase. Year 3 = 6% increase.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to three days allowed for each death in immediate family; not counted against sick days
Bereavement leave shall be granted for the death of above mentioned immediate family. Up to three (3) days are allowed for each death and are not counted against sick days. These days, if not used, do not accumulate.
Other
Board Retained Authority Subject To Agreement — Board retains all functions, rights, powers, or authority not specifically limited by Agreement; determination and administration of school policy final; must comply with Agreement provisions
All functions, rights, powers, or authority not specifically limited by Agreement are retained by Board. Board's decision on school policy is final. No right shall be exercised to violate specific Agreement provisions.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — The paraprofessional/aid workday will be seven hours and fifty-five minutes which will include a forty-minute duty-free lunch period
The paraprofessional/aid workday will be seven hours and fifty-five minutes which will include a forty-minute duty-free lunch period. The lunch period will be duty free and unpaid.
Other
Contract Effective Date — August 15, 2021
This Agreement shall be effective August 15, 2021
Other
Contract Expiration Date — August 14, 2025
and shall continue in effect through August 14, 2025
Other
Contract Signed Date — July 22, 2021
This Agreement is signed this 22nd day of July, 2021
Other
Custodial Supervision And Orders — Superintendent or designee supervises custodial staff and issues orders; reasonable service requests carried out promptly as compatible with regular duties
The School Superintendent or his designated representative shall do supervision and the issuing of orders to the members of the custodial staff. Reasonable requests made by any member of school personnel for service shall be carried out as soon as compatible with the employee's regular duties.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — $10,000 term life insurance policy included
This plan shall also include a $10,000 (Ten thousand) term life insurance policy.
Workday
Employee Meetings During Work Hours — No meetings of employees held during working hours unless authorized by Superintendent or designee
No meeting of employees shall be held during working hours unless authorized by the Superintendent of the School or his designated representative.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Board contributes 100% of single premium for Plan B
For the duration of the contract, the Board of Education will contribute 100% of the single premium for plan B (the second from the highest plan) health insurance.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Five-step grievance procedure: informal supervisor discussion, written grievance to supervisor, superintendent review, Board review, binding arbitration
Step One: informal communication with supervisor. Step Two: written grievance filing. Step Three: superintendent review. Step Four: Board of Education. Step Five: binding arbitration.
Compensation
Head Custodian Salary Increase — Head custodian position carries minimum increase of $1,200.00 over existing salary schedule
POSITION OF HEAD CUSTODIAN: Board may hire individual as head custodian. Salary determined by Board in accordance with experience and knowledge. Position will carry minimum increase of $1,200.00 over existing salary schedule.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board contributes up to $1,200 (One thousand two hundred) per month
For 2022-2025 the Board will contribute up to $1,200 (One thousand two hundred) per month for employee plus (+) insurance.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board contributes up to $1,300 per month for employee plus insurance
For 2025-2028 the Board will contribute up to $1,300 (One thousand three hundred) per month for employee plus (+) insurance.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
All work shall be arranged so that as nearly as possible, eight (8) hours shall constitute a day's work, and forty (40) hours a week's work, Monday through Friday.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Horizontal advancement on salary schedule if graduate credits earned prior to September 1 (100%) and January 1 (50%)
Horizontal advancement on the salary schedule will be accomplished if graduate credits were earned prior to September 1 (at 100%) and January 1 (at 50%).
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — Maximum MS salary at step 36 in 2024-2025
Step 36 MS32 84068 in final contract year 2024-2025
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MA step 1 base salary
Education MS row 1: 43718
Other
Misconduct Just Cause List — Non-exhaustive list including: unauthorized absence, dock days, sexual harassment violation, theft/misappropriation, unauthorized property removal, insubordination, drug/alcohol violation, assault, falsification of records
Non-exhaustive list of misconduct constituting just cause for suspension without pay or discharge: unauthorized absence, dock days, sexual harassment violation, theft, unauthorized removal of property, insubordination, drug/alcohol violation, assault, falsification of records.
Other
New Secretary Entry Salary — New 10-month secretary starting salary FY20-21
New secretary salary 10 Month 25,328 11 Month 27,852
Other
No Strike Clause — Union and members agree not to strike, picket, or engage in work stoppage or similar action; violation allows discharge under Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act Section 10(c)
In compliance with Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act Section 10(c), Union and individual members agree not to strike nor to picket, slow down or engage in any concerted stoppage. Violation allows discharge.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — One-time bonus for Master's Degree
Any teacher obtaining an approved Master's Degree (Approved by Administration), will receive a one-thousand ($1,000.00) Bonus. Said bonus shall be paid upon receipt of an official transcript from the university to the district office. This is a one-time bonus.
Other
Part Time Probationary Status — Part-time employees hired shall be deemed probationary
Nothing herein shall preclude the Board of Education from hiring part-time employees who shall be deemed probationary.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Each full-time teacher and secretary shall receive two personal leave days per year with full pay and benefits
Each full-time teacher and secretary shall receive two (2) personal leave days per year with full pay and benefits. Written requests must be submitted to the Building Principal no later than two (2) school days prior to the requested day.
Other
Probationary Period Duration — Employees with less than 12 months service deemed probationary and may be relieved at discretion of Superintendent and Board
All employees of less than twelve (12) months service shall be deemed probationary and may be relieved of their duties at the discretion of the Superintendent and the Board of Education.
Compensation
Professional Development — Board designates $250 per full-time teacher for administration-approved workshops
The Board will designate two hundred fifty ($250) per full-time teacher per year for administration-approved workshops.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board pays 9.8901% of employee TRS contribution
The Board of Education shall pay 9.8901% of the employee's contribution rate to the Illinois teachers' Retirement System.
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
The Board of Education shall pay 9.8901% of the employee's contribution rate to the Illinois teachers' Retirement System.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 9 salary lanes: BS, BS8, BS16, BS24, MS, MS8, MS16, MS24, MS32
Education columns: 100.50% BS through 104.00% MS32
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 37 salary steps
Salary schedule rows 1-37 for years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028
Other
Secretary Raise Policy — After the first year of employment, a new secretary will receive a raise for the remaining year(s) of the contract
After the first year of employment, a new secretary will receive a raise for the remaining year(s) of the contract.
Compensation
Secretary Retirement Incentive 20 — Secretaries with 20 years service receive $8,000 retirement bonus
20 years Belle Valley service as a full time secretary: $8,000.
Compensation
Secretary Retirement Incentive 25 — Secretaries with 25 years service receive $10,000 retirement bonus
25 years Belle Valley service: as a full-time secretary: $10,000.
Compensation
Secretary Retirement Incentive 30 — Secretaries with 30 years service receive $12,000 retirement bonus
30 years Belle Valley service as a full-time secretary: $12,000.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Adjustment made on absences in excess of five unpaid working days
Secretaries and Support Staff: Adjustment to the seniority list is made on periods of absences in excess of five (5) unpaid working days except for military service, FMLA leave, or other state or federal granted leave.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — One-time allotment of 48 sick leave days for employees with more than 20 years of service at start of 2025-2026 school year
An employee who has completed more than 20 years of full-time service at Belle Valley at the start of the 2025-2026 school year shall receive a one-time allotment of 48 sick leave days in addition to their annual allotment of 16 or 19 sick leave days depending on years of full-time service.
Compensation
Step Increase — Teachers advance one step down for each year after first year
A certified teacher will take one step down on the salary schedule for each year after.
Other
Superintendent Final Work Assignment Authority — Superintendent has final authority in distribution and detailed assignment of work for best interests of school without discrimination
The Superintendent of the School or his designated representative shall have final authority in the distribution and detailed assignment of work. All assignments are to be made for the best interests of the school without discrimination.
Compensation
Teacher Retirement Incentive — Teachers with 20-24 years service receive $8,000 retirement incentive
Service Completed in District: 20 to 24 years. Program Payment Calculations: $8,000.
Compensation
Teacher Retirement Incentive 25 — Teachers with 25-29 years service receive $10,000 retirement incentive
Service Completed in District: 25 to 29 years. Program Payment Calculations: $10,000.
Compensation
Teacher Retirement Incentive 30 — Teachers with 30+ years service receive $12,000 retirement incentive
Service Completed in District: 30 plus years. Program Payment Calculations: $12,000.
Retirement
Trs Tier — TRS contribution rate paid per state law
Should any such agency or court declare this portion illegal, the tax obligation on the retirement portion paid by the Board shall remain that of the individual, but the salary as shown on the schedule will remain unchanged.
Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement — Board designates $6,000 per full-time teacher for college tuition and related expenses
The Board will designate an additional six thousand ($6000) per full-time teacher for the length of the contract for college tuition and related expenses.
Other
Union Non Discrimination — No discrimination against any employee because of Union activities or affiliations
There shall be no discrimination against any employee because of Union activities or affiliations.
Other
Work Rule Violation Progressive Discipline — Work rule violations not listed as just cause: if second violation occurs within 24 months of first written warning, District may suspend or dismiss; first warning removed after 24 months
Any employee who violates a work rule within twenty-four (24) months after first written warning shall have just cause to suspend or dismiss. Should no second violation within 24 months, first written warning removed from file.
Insurance
Workers Compensation Coverage — All employees covered by Compensation Insurance at all times when working under direction of School Board
All employees shall be covered by the Compensation Insurance at all times when working under the direction of the School Board.