Compensation
Adea Waiver Payment — gross total sum of five hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($500.00) less standard and applicable deductions, in separate consideration of Eldridge's knowing and voluntary waiver of rights under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
In separate consideration of Eldridge's knowing and voluntary waiver of rights under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) as set forth in paragraph 5 hereof, the Board shall pay to Eldridge the gross total sum of five hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($500.00) less standard and applicable deductions
Leave
Administrative Leave Duration — paid administrative leave through remainder of 2025 calendar year, from April 17, 2025 through December 19, 2025
Eldridge shall be on paid administrative leave through the remainder of the 2025 calendar year, from the date of this agreement through December 19, 2025, and shall continue to receive normal payroll checks for his teaching salary through that time
Other
Agreement Term End — This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until the 31st day of August 2026
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until the 31st day of August 2026.
Other
Agreement Term Start — All provisions of this Agreement shall become effective on the 1st day of July 2021
All provisions of this Agreement shall become effective on the 1st day of July 2021.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Arbitration through American Arbitration Association under Streamlined Labor Arbitration Rule
The demand shall be submitted to the American Arbitration Association which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings according to the Streamlined Labor Arbitration Rule.
Other
Assignment Notification Date — All teachers shall be notified in writing of their teacher assignments by August 1
All teachers shall be notified in writing of their teacher assignments by August 1.
Leave
Association Leave Limit — Association may excuse up to 6 days per school year for representatives to conferences
In the event that the Association desires to send representatives to local, state, or national conferences, these representatives shall be excused without loss of salary providing that the Association reimburses the district for the cost of substitutes for any aggregate number of days exceeding six (6) in any school year.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $38,629
Base salary BA step 0: $38,629 for 2021-2022
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Base salary increase from 2021-2022 to 2022-2023
19.59 Base Salary (2021-2022) to 20.03 Base Salary (2022-2023), representing 2.24% increase; Years 1-15, 17, 18, 19 at 3%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Base salary increase from 2022-2023 to 2023-2024
17.90 Base Salary for 2023-2024 vs 17.51 Base Salary for 2022-2023 represents 2.23% increase
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Base salary increase from 2023-2024 to 2024-2025
18.29 Base Salary for 2024-2025 vs 17.90 Base Salary for 2023-2024 represents 2.17% increase
Leave
Bereavement Days — One to three days for funeral of immediate family, not deducted from sick leave
The first one (1) to three (3) days of such leave shall not be deducted from accumulated sick leave. The remaining number of days missed shall be deducted from sick leave granted by the Board of Education.
Other
Board Rights — Board and Superintendent retain sole right, responsibility, and prerogative to direct operation of District in all aspects unless specifically abridged by Agreement
The Union recognizes that unless the full and exclusive control of School District #103 is specifically abridged by any provision of this Agreement, the Board and/or Superintendent has, whether exercised or not, the sole right, responsibility, and prerogative to direct the operation of the District in all its aspects.
Workday
Break Periods — Two fifteen-minute breaks during full shift
Each employee shall be granted two (2) fifteen-minute breaks during each full shift at a time to be set by his/her supervisor.
Workday
Break Periods Short Shift — Ten-minute break during each three hours of work for employees working less than full shift
Employees covered under this agreement and working less than a full shift shall be granted a ten (10) minute break during each three (3) hours of work.
Compensation
Career Service Pay Trs Tier2 — TRS Tier II: $300 per year of service to district, maximum $9,000, requires 15+ years service and age 55+
Each full-time teacher who retires at age 55 or more shall be awarded a $300 Career Service Pay for each year of service to the district. This award will be limited to a maximum of $9,000.
Other
Class Size Limit — Pupil-teacher ratio shall not exceed 30 to 1 without special permission from Principal
The pupil-teacher ratio will not exceed 30 to 1 without special permission being given by the Principal. In the event that class size exceeds the 30 to 1 ratio at the end of the second week of school, for the ratio to continue shall require permission from the curriculum director, or if there is no curriculum director, the principal.
Leave
Conference Reimbursement Daily Rate — Daily reimbursement limited to $90 per day
In no case will a faculty member be reimbursed more than $90.00 per day nor will the total payment exceed $175.00 for hotel or motel accommodations.
Leave
Conference Reimbursement Hotel — Hotel/motel accommodation reimbursement capped at $175 total
In no case will a faculty member be reimbursed more than $90.00 per day nor will the total payment exceed $175.00 for hotel or motel accommodations.
Leave
Conference Reimbursement Meals — Meal reimbursement limited to $50 per day maximum
In no case will reimbursement for meals be more than $50.00 per day.
Leave
Conference Reimbursement Registration — Registration fee reimbursement capped at $150 per workshop or clinic
In no case will the rate of reimbursement for registration fees of a single workshop or clinic be more than $150.00.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 180 days of pupil attendance or teacher's institutes
All full-time teachers will be accountable for 180 days of pupil attendance or teacher's institutes as scheduled per school calendar. Each of the said 180 days shall consist of at least five (5) hours of attendance unless institute days are of shorter duration.
Workday
Contract Hours Per Shift — eight consecutive hours per shift
The work shift shall consist of eight (8) consecutive hours. Each employee's schedule shall consist of five consecutive days, Monday through Friday.
Workday
Daily Work Hours — Regular daily work hours; overtime triggered above 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week
All time worked in excess of eight (8) hours per day and/or forty (40) hours in one week or any work done on a Saturday when the forty (40) hour work week is exceeded shall be overtime and paid at a rate of one and one-half times the employee's regular rate of pay.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board pays $10/month for single coverage dental; $20/month for family coverage
$10 per month toward employee's single coverage dental plan; $20 per month toward employee + dependent coverage
Other
Dues Deduction — Employee may authorize withholding of Union membership dues; deduction prorated from paycheck no later than July or first full month following employment, ending June 30 paycheck, unless revoked by written request before June 15
The employee will notify the Superintendent in writing on or before June 1st of the amount to be deducted. The amount to be deducted shall be prorated and deducted from the employee's paycheck no later than July or from the first full month's paycheck following employment or ratification and ending with the June 30 paycheck unless revoked.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Teacher evaluation included as addendum; evaluation tool to be developed during 2016-2017 school year
The provisions contained in this Article shall remain in full force and effect until they are bargained after PERA implementation for the district. Develop a coaching evaluation tool during the 2016-2017 school year. 12.a Teacher Evaluation: included as an addendum at the end of the contract.
Other
Food Service Director Admin Hours — Food Service Director allowed up to 8 hours per week for school lunch program reports completion
The Food Service Director will be allowed to work up to eight (8) hours to complete school lunch program reports. This work cannot be completed on a school calendar day, holiday or weekend. A completed time sheet must be presented to the district bookkeeper for payment.
Workday
Function Return Determination — Transportation Supervisor in concurrence with Superintendent determines whether bus drivers for functions outside normal daily school run must return bus to main campus until function/activity is finished and passengers returned
The Transportation Supervisor in concurrence with the Superintendent shall determine whether bus drivers, driving for functions outside their normal daily school run, shall or shall not be required to return the bus to the main campus until the function / activity is finished and passengers need to be returned from the function / activity.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: Step I with supervisor, Step II with Superintendent, Step III arbitration
Step 1—Within twenty (20) days after knowledge of the occurrence of the event giving rise to the grievance, the grievant shall present the grievance in writing to the immediately involved supervisor. Step II—If the grievance is not resolved at Step I, then the Association may refer the grievance to the Superintendent or to the Superintendent's official designee within fifteen (15) days. Step III—If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step II, the Association may
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board pays 65% of family coverage group health insurance premium
65% of monthly premium towards employee + 1 dependent and employee + children plans; 65% for employee + 2+ dependents
Insurance
Health Insurance Continuation — Eldridge shall be entitled to remain on District's health insurance plan as previously enrolled during the period of administrative leave
Eldridge shall be entitled to remain on District's health insurance plan as previously enrolled during the period of administrative leave
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays 80% of single coverage group health insurance premium
Board will pay 80% of monthly premium towards employee's single coverage group health insurance plan
Leave
Holidays Annual — Eleven paid holidays for 12-month employees including New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Labor Day, MLK Day, Independence Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Casimir Pulaski, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
The following holidays, with regular rate of pay for eight (8) hours per day for full-time employees, will be recognized and observed: New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Labor Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, Independence Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Casimir Pulaski, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Teachers report 7:50 A.M., class begins 8:05 A.M., teachers' day ends 3:10 P.M.
Teachers report.................................7:50 A.M. Teachers in Classroom.........................7:55 A.M. Class Begins.....................................8:05 A.M. Teachers' day ends...............................3:10 P.M.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Yes, teachers working toward Master's Degree allowed credits for 8 semester hours per school year
Teachers working toward Master's Degree will be allowed credits for each eight semester hours earned. Proof of credit must be filed prior to September 1st
Leave
Lunch Period — Sixty minutes lunch period
Secretaries shall have a sixty (60) minutes lunch period.
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $40,529
Base salary MA+0 step 0: $40,529 for 2021-2022
Leave
Military Leave — Military leave granted without loss of tenure, sick leave, and retirement status
A regularly employed teacher may be granted a military leave of absence upon induction into the armed forces without loss of tenure, sick leave, and retirement status.
Compensation
Minimum Call In Pay — 50 percent of regularly scheduled hours or equivalent pay
When an employee reports for work as scheduled, he/she shall be allowed minimum of fifty percent of his/her regularly scheduled hours of work or equivalent pay unless notified otherwise at least 30 minutes prior.
Compensation
Minimum Hours Guarantee — fifty percent of regularly scheduled hours or equivalent pay
When an employee reports for work as scheduled, he/she shall be allowed a minimum of fifty (50) percent of his/her regularly scheduled hours of work, or equivalent pay, unless notified otherwise at least one (1) hour prior.
Other
Negotiation Notice Requirement — Negotiations on a new agreement shall begin not later than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of this Agreement
Negotiations on a new agreement shall begin not later than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of this Agreement.
Leave
No Evaluation Final Exam Week — No formal evaluations during week before final exams or last day before break
No formal evaluations will be done the week before final exams in either semester or the last day before a break.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — 12.5% of base salary for teaching during prep period entire school year
Teacher required to teach during prep period entire school year receives additional 12.5% of base salary. If on both A and B days for entire year: 25%
Other
Other — District pays driver's license costs; minor bus maintenance paid at regular rate with prior approval; cancelled events paid one-half activity rate as show-up time
Each employee covered by this Agreement shall have his/her driver's license paid for by the District. With prior administrative approval, all time spent on minor maintenance of busses will be paid at the regular rate of pay.
Compensation
Overtime Daily And Weekly — One and one-half times regular rate for hours over 8 in a day or 40 in a week
All time worked in excess of eight (8) hours in one day or forty (40) hours in one week shall be overtime and paid at the rate of one and one-half times the employee's regular rate of pay.
Compensation
Overtime Rate — Time and one-half for all work in excess of eight hours per day or forty hours per week
All time worked in excess of eight (8) hours per day and/or forty (40) hours in one week, or any work done on a Saturday when the forty (40) hour work week is exceeded shall be overtime and paid at a rate of one and one-half times the employee's regular rate of pay.
Compensation
Overtime Rotation — Overtime rotated starting with highest seniority; employee refusing overtime put at bottom of list
Overtime shall be rotated starting with highest seniority. If an employee works overtime or refuses, that employee will be put at bottom of overtime list.
Compensation
Overtime Seventh Day — Two times regular rate
All time worked by any employee on any seventh consecutive day causing the 40-hour work week to be exceeded shall be paid at the rate of two times the regular rate of pay.
Compensation
Overtime Sixth Day — One and one-half times regular rate
All time worked by any employee on any sixth consecutive day causing the 40-hour work week to be exceeded shall be paid at the rate of one and one-half (1 ½) times the regular rate of pay.
Compensation
Payroll Frequency — Payday shall be twice a month
Payday shall be twice a month.
Compensation
Payroll Schedule — Regular payroll on 15th and 30th of each month; first-year teachers option of 25 pays
Payroll checks shall be regularly issued on the 15th and 30th of each month. First year teachers will have the option of having their paychecks spread over 25 pays instead of 24 pays.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Four personal leave days per year; maximum accumulation of five days
All Student Support Personnel will be allowed four (4) personal leave days per year. Personal leave days will be allowed by each employee per year. Personal leave shall accumulate to no more than five (5) days.
Leave
Pregnancy Disability Leave — Tenured teacher granted one year temporary disability leave for pregnancy without pay
A tenured teacher shall be granted a temporary disability leave without pay for one year for pregnancy related problems. In so far as circumstances permit, leave shall become effective at the beginning of a semester.
Other
Probationary Period — New employees work not more than sixty (60) calendar days probationary period
New employees shall work not more than a sixty (60) calendar day probationary period.
Other
Professional Development Reimbursement — Maximum reimbursement for post-graduate university work and appropriate post-graduate work
The Board will pay the dues for two professional organizations and/or journals, exclusive of BEA, IEA, NEA, or reimburse faculty members for paid tuition and fees for appropriate and relevant post-graduate university work to a maximum of $850.00 per salaried year (Sept 15th - Sept 14th).
Compensation
Reduction In Force Bonus — After 4 years service: $20.00 times number equivalent to unused sick leave
After four (4) years of service, $20.00 times a number equivalent to unused sick leave.
Compensation
Reduction In Force Bonus 12yr — After 12 years service: $40.00 times number equivalent to unused sick leave
After twelve (12) years of service, $40.00 times a number equivalent to unused sick leave.
Compensation
Reduction In Force Bonus 16yr — After 16 years service: $50.00 times number equivalent to unused sick leave
After sixteen (16) years of service, $50.00 times a number equivalent to unused sick leave.
Compensation
Reduction In Force Bonus 8yr — After 8 years service: $30.00 times number equivalent to unused sick leave
After eight (8) years of service, $30.00 times a number equivalent to unused sick leave.