Other
Absence 1 Or 2 Days Count — 1 day or 2 or more consecutive days absent counts as 1 occurrence
1 day or 2 or more consecutive days absent counts as 1 occurrence.
Other
Absence 3 Or More Days Requirement — If an employee is out of work for 3 or more days they will need to bring in a doctor's statement
If an employee is out of work for 3 or more days they will need to bring in a doctor's statement indicating they have been released to return to work.
Other
Absence Without Call Penalty — Employees who are absent without a call in will be charged 2 occurrences
Employees who are absent without a call in will be charged 2 occurrences.
Other
Accident Reporting — Teachers shall report accidents involving students and/or school property to the Principal as soon as possible
Teachers shall report accidents involving students and/or school property to the Principal as soon as possible.
Leave
Adoption Leave Allowed — Adoption leave granted by Board; up to 30 days accumulated sick leave; unpaid leave available; max one school year total
In accordance with the Illinois School Code, 105 ILCS 5/24-6, an employee may use up to thirty (30) days of accumulated sick leave. If additional days are needed by the employee, he/she may request an unpaid leave of absence in accordance with 10.8 of this Agreement. In no case shall adoption leave (both paid and unpaid) exceed one (1) school year in length.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration under AAA Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules
the Union may submit the grievance to binding arbitration under the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The request for arbitration shall be made within thirty (30) days after receiving the decision of the superintendent or his/her designee.
Grievance
Arbitration Timeframe — Union may file for arbitration within 10 working days after second step decision
If the grievance is not resolved in the Second Step, or if the Superintendent or his/her designee fails to make a decision within fifteen (15) working days after meeting with the aggrieved employee, the Union may file for arbitration within (10) working days after a decision has been issued.
Other
Assault And Battery — All cases of assault and/or battery suffered by teachers in connection with their employment shall be reported to the Principal. If the employee suffered an injury due to the assault, the teacher will have the right to file a claim with the District's worker's compensation insurance carrier
All cases of assault and/or battery suffered by teachers in connection with their employment shall be reported to the Principal. If the employee suffered an injury due to the assault, the teacher will have the right to file a claim with the District's worker's compensation insurance carrier.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — General Service rate as of July 1, 2025
General Service $15.00 (July 1, 2025 rate). If at any time during the term of the Contract an employee's hourly rate is below the State of Illinois minimum wage rate.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — General Service starting rate as of July 1, 2022
General Service $13.00 (July 1, 2022 rate). Employees hired during the term of this contract will receive the following starting rates of pay.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Effective July 1, 2022, all employees will receive a One Dollar ($1.00) hourly rate increase
Effective July 1, 2022, all employees will receive a One Dollar ($1.00) hourly rate increase. ***employees hired prior to August 1, 2010 will receive $1.50***
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Effective July 1, 2023, all employees will receive a One Dollar ($1.00) hourly rate increase
Effective July 1, 2023, all employees will receive a One Dollar ($1.00) hourly rate increase.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Effective July 1, 2024, all employees will receive a Fifty Cent ($0.50) hourly rate increase
Effective July 1, 2024, all employees will receive a Fifty Cent ($0.50) hourly rate increase.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to three (3) days deductible from sick leave for death outside immediate family
Each employee will be allowed up to three (3) days, deductible from sick leave, for a death outside the immediate family.
Grievance
Class Grievance Filing Timeframe — Class grievance must be filed within 20 working days of the occurrence
Class grievance involving five (5) or more employees and one (1) or more supervisor(s) or administrator(s) may be initially filed by the aggrieved employees with the Director or the Director's designee. Each employee involved must sign the grievance and a Union representative must sign the grievance, and it must be filed within twenty (20) working days of the occurrence.
Grievance
Class Grievance Threshold — Class grievance can be filed if it involves five (5) or more employees and one (1) or more supervisor(s) or administrator(s)
Class grievance involving five (5) or more employees and one (1) or more supervisor(s) or administrator(s) may be initially filed by the aggrieved employees with the Director or the Director's designee.
Other
Co Curricular Final Decision — The Board of Education shall make the final decision on which applicants (internal or external) will be awarded the position
The Board of Education shall make the final decision on which applicants (internal or external) will be awarded the position.
Other
Co Curricular Positions Advertising — All co-curricular positions needing filled will be advertised to both staff and non-staff at the same time
All co-curricular positions needing filled will be advertised to both staff and non-staff at the same time. After the Board advertises the position, staff and non-staff applicants may apply for any co-curricular position at the same time.
Other
Co Curricular Positions Job Descriptions — The Superintendent and/or Principals and/or ADs, in collaboration with the Union, shall prepare and update as necessary, a job description for each co-curricular position. These job descriptions shall list the minimum qualifications required to be considered for the position
The Superintendent and/or Principals and/or ADs, in collaboration with the Union, shall prepare and update as necessary, a job description for each co-curricular position. These job descriptions shall list the 'minimum' qualifications required to be considered for the position.
Other
Consecutive Days Absent No Call Termination — An employee who fails to call in and report to work as scheduled for 3 consecutively scheduled work days will be considered as having abandoned their position
An employee who fails to call in and report to work as scheduled for 3 consecutively scheduled work days will be considered as having abandoned their position and employment will be terminated.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Employees are entitled to a rest period of fifteen (15) minutes 'on the clock' for each four (4) hours worked
Employees shall be entitled to a rest period of fifteen (15) minutes 'on the clock' for each four (4) hours worked. Management reserves the right to schedule rest periods.
Other
Contract Effective Dates — July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026, and from year to year thereafter
THIS AGREEMENT and the provisions thereof shall be binding on the respective parties hereto from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026, and from year to year thereafter unless changed by the parties hereto in writing.
Other
Contract Modification Notice Period — Either of the parties hereto desiring a change in any section or sections of this agreement shall notify the other party in writing of the desired change sixty (60) days prior to the end of each contract period.
Either of the parties hereto desiring a change in any section or sections of this agreement shall notify the other party in writing of the desired change sixty (60) days prior to the end of each contract period.
Other
Counselor Librarian Nurse Work Hours — Counselors, Librarians, Social Workers and Nurses shall work a seven and one-half (7 1/2) hour day
Counselors, Librarians, Social Workers and Nurses shall work a seven and one-half (7 1/2) hour day. Hours shall be either from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Other
Counselor Social Worker Start Times — On each campus, at least one Social Worker will work 8:00 am to 3:30 pm and at least one Social Worker will work 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Counselors, Social Workers and Nurses shall take lunch time so that one of each will be available in their office areas during all hours of the day.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — District pays maximum of 50% of Delta Dental High Plan cost
the District will pay a maximum of 50% of the cost of the Employee and Family coverage under the Delta Dental High Plan (or equivalent) voluntary dental insurance plan made available by the District.
Other
Department Chairperson Evaluation — On an annual basis, Department Chairpersons shall be evaluated and recommended by the principal, and then recommended to the Board of Education by the Superintendent
On an annual basis, Department Chairpersons shall be evaluated and recommended by the principal, and then recommended to the Board of Education by the Superintendent.
Other
Diapering Not Required — Unless the teacher agrees, diapering shall not be the responsibility of the teacher
Unless the teacher agrees, diapering shall not be the responsibility of the teacher.
Other
Discipline Documentation Days — Employees shall receive written documentation of discipline within 10 days of Food Service Management becoming aware of an incident
Employees shall receive written documentation of discipline within 10 days of Food Service Management becoming aware of an incident.
Other
Discipline Meeting Request — An employee receiving an oral or written warning may request a meeting with a Food Service Manager to present reasons why they may disagree
An employee receiving an oral or written warning may request a meeting with a Food Service Manager to present reasons why they may disagree with the verbal or written warning.
Other
Discipline Procedure — Discipline is the responsibility of all teaching personnel of the school. Within the framework of the Discipline Policy of the Board, a consistent and reasonable discipline procedure shall be established by the Principal, Assistant Principal and faculty
Discipline is the responsibility of all teaching personnel of the school. Within the framework of the Discipline Policy of the Board, a consistent and reasonable discipline procedure shall be established by the Principal, Assistant Principal and faculty.
Other
Duplication Assistance — Adequate typing assistance for tests, reading lists, etc., will be supplied
Adequate typing assistance for tests, reading lists, etc., will be supplied.
Workday
Duty Free Lunch Minutes — thirty (30) minutes duty-free lunch period
Teachers shall have a duty-free lunch period of thirty (30) minutes, and classroom teachers shall have one (1) continuous period for planning and consultation.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — District and employee share equally in excess costs
the District and employee shall share equally in any cost in excess of those amounts. The District's contribution toward the cost of a District-sponsored HMO shall not exceed the cost of its regular insurance program.
Evaluation
Evaluation Compliance — The Board and the Union will comply with the Illinois School Code, 105 ILCS 5/24A and Part 50 of the Administrative Rules to develop a new evaluation plan
The Board and the Union will comply with the Illinois School Code, 105 ILCS 5/24A and Part 50 of the Administrative Rules to develop a new evaluation plan. The Board and the Union agree that evaluations conducted under this new plan shall not be used for any purpose beyond the scope/intent of the current statutes.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — at least once per year supervisory evaluation
The District shall employ an evaluation plan. Each employee will receive a supervisory evaluation at least once a year.
Grievance
First Step Response Timeframe — Supervisor or administrator shall make a decision within 10 working days after the meeting
The supervisor or administrator shall meet with the aggrieved employee within ten (10) working days after receipt of the written grievance. The supervisor or administrator shall make a decision with regard to the grievance within ten (10) working days after this meeting.
Grievance
First Step Timeframe — First step grievance must be filed within 10 working days of occurrence
The aggrieved employee, with the approval of the Union, shall present the grievance in writing to the aggrieved employee's supervisor or administrator within ten (10) working days after the occurrence.
Compensation
Full Time Definition — Full-time Employee: One who regularly works thirty (30) or more hours per week
Full-time Employee: One who regularly works thirty (30) or more hours per week.
Leave
General Leave Of Absence — Board may grant leaves of absence not to exceed one (1) year; max 2 consecutive years
The Board may grant leaves of absence. Faculty members' requests for leaves of absence are to be made in writing to the Superintendent for his/her presentation and recommendation to the Board. Leaves shall be for a period of not more than one (1) year per request, and the maximum duration of leave for an individual shall not exceed two (2) consecutive years.
Other
Grade Posting Timeline — Grades should generally be updated in the system within two weeks after an assignment is completed
Grades should generally be updated in the system within two weeks after an assignment is completed. Department chairpersons may notify teachers when there are concerns regarding grade posting.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: First Step (supervisor), Second Step (Superintendent), Third Step (Arbitration)
First Step: supervisor or administrator within 10 working days. Second Step: Superintendent within 10 working days. Third Step: Arbitration within 10 working days after Second Step decision.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Employees must work or be paid a minimum of 30 hours per week to be eligible for health insurance
The District will provide eligible employees with the Egyptian Trust Gold Plan automatically or comparable insurance plan for those employees taking the health insurance benefit. To be eligible, an employee must work or be paid a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Workday
Higher Rated Job One Hour — When an employee works in a higher rated job for one (1) hour more in any one day, the employee will be paid at the higher rate for all hours actually worked
When an employee works in a higher rated job for one (1) hour more in any one day, the employee will be paid at the higher rate for all hours actually worked in the higher rated job.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Tax Sheltered Annuity Program available; employees may have salaries deducted and placed into sheltered plan
Tax Sheltered Annuity Program. Employees covered by this agreement may be granted the right to have part of their salaries deducted and placed into a sheltered plan.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — All day employees include 30-minute lunch period; second shift starts 3:00pm quit 11:00pm; third shift starts 11:00pm quit 7:00am
All day employees shall start work at 6:45 a.m. and quit at 3:15 p.m. including a thirty (30) minute lunch period. Second shift custodians shall start work at 3:00 pm and quit at 11:00 pm. Third shift custodian shall start work at 11:00 pm and quit at 7:00 am.
Other
Interventions Voluntary — Unless the teacher voluntarily agrees, ongoing health intervention (the administration of prescription medicine, suctioning, catheterization, and tube feeding - inclusively) shall not be the responsibility of the teacher
Unless the teacher voluntarily agrees, ongoing health intervention (the administration of prescription medicine, suctioning, catheterization, and tube feeding - inclusively) shall not be the responsibility of the teacher.
Other
Job Descriptions — The Superintendent and Principals shall prepare job descriptions for all positions, administrative included, which affect teachers. The job descriptions shall have a clear definition of the responsibilities and qualifications
The Superintendent and Principals shall prepare job descriptions for all positions, administrative included, which affect teachers. The job descriptions shall have a clear definition of the responsibilities and qualifications.
Other
Just Cause Offenses No Progressive Discipline — Non-exhaustive list of 7 offenses that constitute just cause for immediate dismissal without progressive discipline
A. Violation of the District's policy prohibiting sexual harassment. B. Theft and/or misappropriation of funds. C. Unauthorized removal of District property. D. Violation of Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace policy. E. Assault upon supervisors, other employees, or students. F. Falsification of records. G. Falsification of worker's compensation claim.
Other
Labor Management Committee — Labor-Management Committee consisting of no more than three (3) individuals from each party
The Employer and Union agree that there shall be a Labor-Management Committee consisting of no more than three (3) individuals from each party.
Other
Labor Management Meeting Frequency — Labor-Management Committee meetings will be held within fifteen (15) days after either party so requests, but not more than once each month during the academic year
Meetings will be held within fifteen (15) days after either party so requests, but not more than one (1) time each month during the academic year.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Horizontal movement on salary schedule determined by education placement and credits. Graduate hours must be taken after all graduation requirements completed for lower degree.
Graduate hours gained toward advanced placement on the salary schedule shall be counted as long as they were taken after all graduation requirements had been completed for the lower degree, as certified by the registrar of the college or university.
Other
Longevity Step — Longevity step of $450 for odd number years of service (17, 19, 21, 23, etc)
Beginning in the year 2021-2022, teacher assistants in their odd number of years of service (17, 19, 21, 23, etc) will receive a longevity step of $450.00
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $95,674
2024-2025 SALARY SCHEDULE step 21 MA column shows $95,674
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $46,386
2024-2025 SALARY SCHEDULE step 1 MA column shows $46,386
Leave
Measurement Period Weeks — An employee's status as full-time or part-time shall be determined on the basis of the employee's average hours worked during the prior fifty-two (52) week period
An employee's status as full-time or part-time shall be determined on the basis of the employee's average hours worked during the prior fifty-two (52) week period.
Workday
Meetings Extension Limit — Meetings in addition to the two (2) required shall not extend more than twenty (20) minutes beyond the call to order
Meetings in addition to the two (2) required shall not extend more than twenty (20) minutes beyond the call to order.
Other
Mentoring Program Stipend — Mentors will be paid a stipend up to $400.00 per full school year
The Board and Union agree to jointly develop, implement, fund and maintain a Mentoring Program for new teachers. The Union, in conjunction with the Board, will be responsible for overseeing the program. The mentors will be paid a stipend up to $400.00 per full school year (Union will pay half pending approval by union).
Leave
Military Leave Seniority — Licensed employees earn and receive seniority while absent on approved military leave
In accordance with Federal and State law, licensed employees shall earn and receive seniority while absent from work on approved military leave.
Workday
Minimum Shift Hours — When a regular employee is ordered to report for work at an operating cafeteria, the employee shall be compensated for no less than four (4) hour's pay
When a regular employee is ordered to report for work at an operating cafeteria, the employee shall be compensated for no less than four (4) hour's pay.