Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Arbitration is final and binding
Association may submit grievance to final and binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association. Arbitrator shall have no power to alter terms of agreement.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $79,593.03
2026-27 Salary Schedule Without TRS, Step 35, B lane
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $41,971.33
2026-27 Salary Schedule Without TRS, Step 1, B lane
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — secondary teachers teaching seven or more course preparations receive stipend
Secondary teachers who teach seven (7) or more course preparations shall receive a stipend of $1,500/semester or $3,000/year.
Leave
Bereavement Days — 2 school days with pay for death of immediate family member
Each full-time employee shall be entitled to a maximum of two (2) school days per school year with pay, not subtracted from sick leave, for the death of a member of the immediate family.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — teacher work year shall not exceed 180 days
The teacher work year shall not exceed 180 days. A committee composed of two BEA officers and one member of the bargaining team shall meet with the Superintendent in an advisory capacity prior to the development of the school calendar.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — dental, vision, and life insurance provided
The Board shall provide each individual employee with dental, vision, and life insurance for the length of this contract.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — evaluation process detailed in Article IV
Article IV Evaluation Process addresses evaluation cycle, criteria for selection of teachers for evaluation, and distribution of evaluation responsibilities.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Association has right to participate in grievance processing at any level with representative present
The Board acknowledges the right of the Association's grievance representative to participate in the processing of a grievance at any level, and no employee shall be required to discuss any grievance if the Association's representative is not present.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — up to $870 per month in 2026-2027 school year
The Board shall pay up to $870 per month in the 2026-2027 school year, and up to $900 per month in the 2027-2028 school year toward each teacher's individual health insurance premium.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — work day is seven and two-thirds hours (7 2/3) including lunch time
The work day for bargaining unit members shall be seven and two-thirds hours (7 2/3) including lunch time. Employees shall be required to report to work no earlier than 7:40 a.m. and shall be permitted to leave work at 3:20 p.m.
Other
Licensing Reimbursement — Reimbursement for IDFPR license renewal fees for school social workers and speech-language pathologists
The District shall reimburse school social workers and speech-language pathologists who hold an ISBE Professional Educator License for fees associated with maintaining required Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) licenses.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $87,018.97
2026-27 Salary Schedule Without TRS, Step 35, M lane
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $45,887.71
2026-27 Salary Schedule Without TRS, Step 1, M lane
Other
Military Service Credit — 1 year teaching experience credit for 2 years military service, maximum 2 years credit
Employees with military service that interrupted their teaching experience will be given credit for experiences on the salary schedule at the rate of one (1) year of teaching experience for two (2) years of military service for a maximum of two (2) years teaching experience credit.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Hiring bonus up to $5000 paid in $1000 increments annually over 5 years
The Board may, in its discretion, pay a one-time signing bonus of up to Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) to assist in employing a qualified applicant. The signing bonus shall be paid in increments of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) at the end of each year of service up to five (5) years.
Other
Part Time Teachers — Part-time teachers receive salary and benefits in proportion to hours scheduled to work
Part-time teachers shall receive salary and benefits in proportion to the hours scheduled to work. Full compensation will be paid for any extracurricular assignments.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Association shall have a total of four days per year release time without loss of salary
The Association shall have a total of four (4) days per year release time without loss of salary for Association members to use for Association business providing the Association reimburse the District for the cost of the substitutes.
Other
Professional Conference Overnight — Meals and lodging up to $300 for overnight conferences
Two Day (Overnight): 1. Registration fee and CPDU management fees paid. 2. Mileage at current rate set by the IRS. 3. Up to $300 for meals and lodging.
Other
Professional Conference Single Day — Lunch up to $20 for single-day conferences if not covered by registration fee
Single Day: 1. Registration fee and CPDU management fees paid. 2. Mileage at current rate set by the IRS. 3. Lunch up to $20 if not covered by the registration fee.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — 2% increase over current TRS additive factor
the Board will pick up and pay the employee's contributions in accordance with IRS Ruling 8 1-36 to the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System up to a 2% increase over the current TRS additive factor (9.8901%).
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) with 2% increase over current TRS additive factor
In addition to the salary paid according to the salary schedule and the extra-duty schedule, the Board will pick up and pay the employee's contributions in accordance with IRS Ruling 8 1-36 to the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System up to a 2% increase over the current TRS additive factor (9.8901%).
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 8 salary lanes: B, B8, B16, B24, M, M8, M16, M24, M32
2026-27 Salary Schedule columns: B, B8, B16, B24, M, M8, M16, M24, M32
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 35 salary steps
2026-27 Salary Schedule Without TRS shows rows 1-35
Leave
Sick Days Annual — sick leave provisions referenced in Article V
Article V details sick leave accrual and usage; notification of sick leave accrued provided to employees per section 5.2.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — 35 days for teachers with 35 or more years of service
Years of Service to District 35 or more - Days of Sick Leave per Year 35
Compensation
Step Increase — reimbursement at $200 per credit hour for approved graduate coursework
Teachers earning approved credit from a college or university accredited by the State of Illinois in accordance with the above criteria, shall be reimbursed at the rate of $200 per credit hour subject to conditions.
Other
Transfer Experience Credit — Incoming employee receives credit for prior teaching experience as verified by TRS or at Superintendent's discretion
An employee coming into the district will receive credit for his/her teaching experience as verified by TRS or at the Superintendent's discretion.
Insurance
Vision Coverage — vision insurance provided
The Board shall provide each individual employee with dental, vision, and life insurance for the length of this contract.