Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration through Illinois Labor Relations Board from Illinois Education Labor Mediation Roster
Either party may request that the matter be submitted to binding arbitration. The matter shall be assigned to an arbitrator provided by the Illinois Labor Relations Board from the Illinois Education Labor Mediation Roster.
Other
Attendance Incentive — Attendance recognition: $250 for 0 sick/personal days per semester; $150 for 1 day; $75 for 2 days (max 1 payment per semester)
At the end of each semester, any teacher who has used two (2) or fewer sick and/or personal days during that semester shall qualify to receive an attendance recognition payment as follows: if zero (0) sick and/or personal days are used the teacher shall qualify for a payment of $250.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $32,085 at step 16 (Current)
Step 16 current salary: $32,085
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $21,284 at step 0 (Current)
Step 0 current salary: $21,284
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 3% increase from current to FY25
Salary increases reflected in Exhibit A showing progression from Current to FY25 salary schedule.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Head Cook hourly rate 2025-2026: $23.00/hour
2025-2026 $23.00
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Head Cook hourly rate 2026-2027: $24.00/hour
2026-2027 $24.00
Leave
Bereavement Days — 4 days per year for death of family member as identified by School Code
In the event of the death of a member of an employee's family, as identified by School Code, such employee shall be entitled to a maximum of 4 days per year of absence without loss of pay.
Compensation
Classroom Materials Budget — $10,000 annual budget for classroom materials divided evenly among all certified teachers
A sum of $10,000 will be budgeted annually for the purchase of classroom materials and supplies. This figure will be divided evenly among the certified teachers on an annual basis.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 177 days of work or equivalent pay each school year
Each employee covered by this Agreement shall be guaranteed 177 days of work or equivalent pay each school year, the extra day granted to be used as a day of cleaning.
Other
Duty Free Lunch — Minimum duty-free lunch period of 45 minutes for all teachers; lunch supervision compensated at $20/period or $12.50/half-period
All full-time teachers shall be entitled to a duty-free lunch period as required by Section 24-9 of the Illinois School Code. The Board shall establish a minimum lunch period of 45 minutes for all teachers.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — All teachers will be evaluated in the classroom according to the established district evaluation plan. Procedures set by advisory committee of administrators and Federation-chosen teachers.
All teachers will be evaluated in the classroom according to the established district evaluation plan. The procedures for evaluation will be set by an advisory committee composed of administrators and a committee of teachers chosen by the Federation.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Building Principal → Union Representative; Business Rep & Superintendent; Board of Education; Binding Arbitration
A written grievance must be filed with Building Principal within 7 days. If unresolved in 5 days, Business Rep and Superintendent attempt adjustment in 5 days. If unresolved, submitted to Board of Education for 30 days. If unresolved, submitted to binding arbitration.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — 2024-2025: $900/month; 2025-2026: $950/month; 2026-2027: $1,000/month
Family Coverage 2024-2025 $900 per month; 2025-2026 $950 per month; 2026-2027 $1,000 per month.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays $500/month toward single coverage 2024-2025
The Board shall extend medical insurance coverage to employees covered by this Agreement. In addition, the Board agrees to pay up to the following amounts on behalf of each employee towards the insurance premium. 2024-2025 $500/month
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Normal workday is 7 hours with 45-minute duty-free lunch
The normal workday shall consist of 7 hours with a duty-free lunch of forty-five consecutive minutes.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — true
Column movement on the Salary Schedule shall occur at the beginning of the school term, and at the beginning of the second semester of the school term, upon presentation of an official transcript from an accredited post-secondary institution.
Leave
Leave Of Absence — Teachers with 15+ years of service may take up to one (1) year unpaid leave of absence; limited to 3 teachers per year; leave does not count toward service, seniority, or salary step
During the 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027 school year(s) teachers with fifteen (15) or more years of service with the district, shall be allowed to take up to a one (l) year leave of absence upon request.
Compensation
Longevity Payment — Teachers reaching top of degree lanes receive $200/year longevity; unlimited years of longevity compensation
Longevity: Teachers who reach the top of the degree and degree plus columns will, the year thereafter and for each succeeding year, receive an additional $200.00 for each year as longevity.
Other
Lunch Pay Full Day Worked — If employee works during full lunch period: $20 payment
Full-time employees will be provided a duty-free lunch of 45 minutes. If an employee works during his/her lunch they will receive $20.
Other
Lunch Pay Half Day Worked — If employee works during half lunch period: $12.50 payment
If an employee works during half of his/her lunch they will receive $12.50.
Other
Mileage Allowance — Adjusted annually January 1 to equal IRS maximum non-taxable mileage reimbursement rate
Mileage Allowance: Where applicable, a mileage allowance for business trips shall be paid. This mileage allowance shall be adjusted each January 1 to equal that allowed by the IRS as the maximum non-taxable mileage reimbursement rate.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — $200 per year longevity for each year of service beyond 15 years
Head Cook or Cooks shall receive $200 per year longevity for each year of service beyond 15 years.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Personal days included in combined 10-day sick/personal allocation; not usable day before Christmas break except in extenuating circumstances
Personal days may not be used on the day before the start of the Christmas break, except in extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances defined as need of paraprofessional to use bereavement or sick day when already exhausted.
Other
Planning Period — Teachers receive planning period equal to one class period on regular scheduled school days
Teachers will receive a planning period equal to one class period on regular scheduled school days. Administration reserves the right to schedule teacher-related meetings with a minimum of one school days' notice up to one time per month per teacher.
Other
Professional Growth Days — Minimum of three (3) professional growth days per school year; additional days require Superintendent approval
Each teacher shall be granted a minimum of three (3) professional growth days per school year. Any days requested beyond the three provided by this agreement must be approved by the Superintendent.
Other
Retirement Incentive — 6% annual increase to TRS creditable earnings for eligible retiring teachers in pre-retirement pipeline (up to 4 years); requires 10+ years service, TRS eligibility, and October 1 irrevocable resignation notice
During the pre-retirement period, the teacher's TRS creditable earnings shall increase 6% for each year of the pre-retirement period, subject to the provisions set forth below.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board pays 11.5% of employee TRS contribution (9% regular + 2.5% creditable earnings) plus 0.97% THSF
The Board shall pay up to 11.5% of the individual teacher's required contributions to the State of Illinois Teacher's Retirement System (TRS). The Board shall pay up to .97% of the individual teacher's required contributions to the Teacher Health Insurance Security Fund (THIS).
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS
The Board shall pay up to 11.5% of the individual teacher's required contributions to the State of Illinois Teacher's Retirement System (TRS).
Other
Rif Recall Years — Youngest employee by seniority laid off first; reversed when recalled
In case of layoff, the youngest employee, in point of seniority will be laid off first. When 'laid off' employees are called back to work, the procedure will be reversed.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Six education lanes: BS, BS+10, BS+20, MS, MS+10, MS+20
STEP BS BS+10 BS+20 MS MS+10 MS+20
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 17 steps (0-16)
Salary schedule shows steps 0 through 16, representing 17 total steps.
Other
Severance Pay — Severance for non-retirement/non-just-cause termination: 6-10 yrs=$20/day sick leave; 11-20 yrs=$25/day; 21+ yrs=$30/day
Any full-time teacher whose employment is terminated for any reason, other than retirement as set forth above or just cause, shall receive the following severance pay: Years Employed by District 47 Rate 6-10 years $20/day of accumulated sick leave 11-20 years $25/day
Other
Severance Pay Rate 11 20 Years — 11-20 years of service: $30.00 per day of accumulated sick day
11-20 years of service - $30.00 per day of each accumulated sick day.
Other
Severance Pay Rate 21 Plus Years — 21+ years of service: $35.00 per day of accumulated sick day
21-more years of service - $35.00 per day of each accumulated sick day.
Other
Severance Pay Rate 6 10 Years — 6-10 years of service: $25.00 per day of accumulated sick day
6-10 years of service - $25.00 per day of each accumulated sick day.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Step 0-9: 13 days per year; Step 10+: 15 days per year
Aides shall accumulate the rate of sick days per year, with unlimited accumulation: Step 0-9 13 days; Step 10+ 15 days. Sick leave shall be utilized only in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Compiled Statutes.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — 145 days at full rate, plus additional 170 days maximum at $25/day
The above payment schedule shall be limited to a maximum of 145 days of accumulated sick leave. Additional accumulated sick leave shall be paid at a rate of $25.00 per day to a maximum of 170 days.
Compensation
Step Increase — Automatic step increase annually upon anniversary date of original start date; aides hired mid-year start at Step #0 and receive Step #1 upon anniversary; continued service moves to next step at start of school year
Aides who are hired after the start of a school year will begin at Experience Step #0 per the CBA. Aides, who then return the following year without any break in service, will be granted their next step increase upon anniversary date.
Compensation
Summer School Rate — Minimum $30/hour for summer school teaching and after school tutoring (per 2021-2022 MOU modification)
Teachers shall receive additional compensation at the minimum rate of $30 per hour for summer school teaching and after school tutoring.