Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available at Step 4 if grievance not resolved at Steps 2 or 3
If the grievance is not resolved satisfactorily at Steps 2 or 3 or the time limits expire without the issuance of the administrator's or Employer's reply, there shall be available an additional step of impartial, binding arbitration.
Other
Arbitration Costs Split — Arbitrator costs split equally between Association and School District
Cost of the arbitrator shall be borne equally between the Association and the School District. Should either party request a transcript of the proceedings, that party will bear the cost of the transcript. Any additional costs shall be borne by either party incurring the cost.
Other
Arbitration Decision Language — Arbitrator must base decision solely on interpretation of agreement language
The arbitrator's decision must be based solely and only upon his or her interpretation of the meaning of application of the express relevant language of this Agreement.
Other
Arbitration Request Timeline Days — Association must submit arbitration request to AAA within 12 days of Step 2 or 3 reply/expiration
the Association may submit, in writing, a request to the American Arbitration Association within twelve (12) days from receipt of the Step 2 or 3 reply or expiration of the time limits.
Other
Arbitrator Selection Timeline Days — Arbitrator must be selected within 7 days if parties cannot agree
If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator within seven (7) days of the request, the arbitrator shall be selected from the American Arbitration Association in accordance with the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules.
Leave
Assault Injury Reporting — If any teacher is assaulted while on duty, the incident is to be reduced to writing by the teacher within forty-eight (48) hours barring any physical disabilities which would interfere.
If any teacher is assaulted while on duty for the Board, s/he will immediately report the incident to her/his immediate supervisor; who will, in turn, report it to the Superintendent. The incident is to be reduced to writing by the teacher within forty-eight (48) hours.
Other
Association Leave Annual Days — Association President/designee granted 9 days annually for Association meetings and state conventions
The Association shall be granted nine (9) days of release time annually for the President or his/her designee to attend Association meetings and/or State conventions, provided such leave is requested in writing to the Superintendent at least two (2) weeks prior to the requested leave date(s).
Other
Association Leave Reimbursement — Association reimburses Board for costs of substitutes or overtime pay resulting from leave
The Association shall reimburse the Board in a timely manner for the cost of any substitutes or overtime pay required as a result of this leave.
Other
Association Representatives Access — Association representatives have reasonable access to employer premises with notice
Association staff representatives shall have reasonable access to the Employer's premises after giving notice upon arrival to the appropriate Employer representative. Such access shall be for administration of this Agreement.
Other
Attendance Bonus 12month — 12-month employees: $75 plus $100 per 4-month period for 1 day or fewer absent
1 Day or fewer within the full year: $75, plus $100 for each 4-month period, if any, in which there are no absences.
Other
Attendance Bonus Non 12month — Non-12-month employees: $75 plus $100 per trimester for 1 day or fewer absent
1 Day or fewer within a school year: $75, plus $100 for each trimester, if any, in which there are no absences.
Leave
Attendance Bonus One Or Fewer Days — $200 plus $300 for each trimester with no absences, for 1 or fewer days absent within school year
1 Day or fewer within a school year: $200, plus $300 for each trimester, if any, in which there are no absences
Leave
Attendance Bonus Two Or Fewer Days — $100 plus $300 for each trimester with no absences, for more than 1 but no more than 2 days absent
More than 1 but no more than 2 Days within a school year: $100, plus $300 for each trimester, if any, in which there are no absences
Leave
Attendance Bonus Zero Absences — Bonus of $300 per trimester for 0 days absent within a trimester
0 Days absent within a trimester: $300 per trimester
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA maximum salary Step 13 for 2023-2024 school year
Lane 1 BA Step 13 Base Salary: $58,232 (2023-2024)
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Teacher, Library Aide, Clerk initial pay rate level 1 for 2024-25
Initial Pay Rate 1 for Teacher, Library Aides, and Clerks: 18.88 (2024-25)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 6% increase for employees hired between July 1 and October 31, 2023
For the 2024-2025 school year, employees hired between July 1 and October 31, 2023 shall receive an increase on their base wage of 6% over their 2023-2024 base pay rate.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 6% increase for 2025-2026 school year for employees hired July 1 - October 31, 2024
For the 2025-2026 school year, employees hired between July 1 and October 31, 2024 shall receive an increase on their base wage of 6% over their 2024-2025 base pay rate.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 6% increase for 2026-2027 school year for employees hired July 1 - October 31, 2025
For the 2026-2027 school year, employees hired between July 1 and October 31, 2025 shall receive an increase on their base wage of 6% over their 2025-2026 base pay rate.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Three days bereavement leave annually due to death in immediate family
Each employee shall be entitled to three (3) days bereavement leave annually due to death in the immediate family, upon presentation of an obituary or other suitable proof of the deceased's relationship to the employee.
Other
Board Minutes Provided — Employer provides copy of Board approved minutes to local Association President
The Employer shall provide the local Association President a copy of the Board approved minutes.
Other
Board Power Limited — Board's power to hire, fire, discipline, suspend, transfer, promote, and assign teachers limited only by express terms of Agreement
The parties acknowledge and agree that the Board of Education has the power to hire, to fire, to discipline, to suspend, to transfer, to promote, and to assign teachers, and such power shall be limited only by the express terms of this Agreement
Leave
Break Period — Fifteen (15) minute break during every four (4) hours worked
Each employee shall be entitled to a fifteen (15) minute break, to be scheduled by the immediate supervisor, during every four (4) hours worked.
Workday
Building Practice Notice Of Changes — Except in an emergency, the building principal shall make every effort to advise his staff of any contemplated change in building level practice.
Except in an emergency, the building principal shall make every effort to advise his staff of any contemplated change in building level practice.
Compensation
Call Back Pay Minimum — Minimum of three (3) hours at the employee's regular rate of pay for call-back
An employee called back to work outside his/her regularly scheduled shift or on his/her scheduled day off shall be paid a minimum of three (3) hours at the employee's regular rate of pay.
Leave
Ceu Conversion Ratio — One CEU granted for each ten hours of contact time in advanced training courses not accredited by college or university
To this end and in addition to graduate college credits, tenure teachers may be granted one (1) CEU for each ten (10) hours of contact time included in advanced training courses and programs which are not accredited by any college or university.
Leave
Ceu Undergraduate Max — No teacher may acquire more than three (3) CEU credits from undergraduate level courses
Undergraduate level courses taken with the prior written approval of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Each three (3) hours of undergraduate credit shall equal one (1) CEU credit. No teacher may acquire more than three (3) CEU credits pursuant to this subsection.
Other
Child Rearing Leave — Child-rearing leave up to one year for employees with 3+ years continuous service
The Board shall provide upon written request of any employee who has completed three (3) full years of continuous service a child rearing leave not to exceed one (1) year from the date such leave is granted.
Other
Class Size Limit — Individual class size shall not exceed thirty (30) students
If the current levels increase by eight percent (8%) per grade level (District-wide enrollment), or an individual class size exceeds thirty (30)
Compensation
Compensatory Time Max Annual — Only forty (40) hours of compensatory time can be earned in a fiscal year
Only forty (40) hours of compensatory time can be earned in a fiscal year. Use of compensatory time must be approved by the employee's immediate supervisor.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — New employees required to report up to maximum of two unpaid work days before first scheduled day of paid employment for orientation
New employees to School District No. 87 shall be required to report up to a maximum of two (2) unpaid work days before their first scheduled day of paid employment for purposes of orientation.
Workday
Contract Hours Per Day — Normal work hours shall not exceed eight (8) hours per day
Normal work hours shall not exceed forty (40) hours per week nor eight (8) hours per day (excluding meal period), except as otherwise provided in this Agreement.
Workday
Contract Hours Per Week — Normal work hours shall not exceed forty (40) hours per week
Normal work hours shall not exceed forty (40) hours per week nor eight (8) hours per day (excluding meal period), except as otherwise provided in this Agreement.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — The Board will provide employees with a dental insurance program, both single and dependent coverage, premiums to be paid by each employee who elects coverage.
The Board will provide employees with a dental insurance program, both single and dependent coverage, the premiums to be paid by each employee who elects coverage.
Workday
Desk File Cabinet Access — Each full-time teacher shall have access to a desk and a file cabinet. A suitable facility shall be provided for storage of coats and overshoes.
Each full-time teacher shall have access to a desk and a file cabinet. A suitable facility shall also be provided for the storage of coats and overshoes.
Leave
Disability Leave — Unpaid disability leave for up to one year after sick leave exhaustion
In the event any employee has utilized all sick leave benefits and requests an unpaid leave of absence for personal health reasons, such leave may be granted for a maximum of one (1) year following the exhaustion of all sick leave benefits.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Non Probationary — Non-probationary employees shall be evaluated less than once every other year
In no event shall probationary employees be evaluated less than once per year, and in no event shall non-probationary employees be evaluated less than once every other year.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Probationary — Probationary employees shall be evaluated less than once per year
In no event shall probationary employees be evaluated less than once per year, and in no event shall non-probationary employees be evaluated less than once every other year.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Evaluation procedures subject to annual review by Association-appointed committee; recommendations submitted by April 1
Association shall have right to annually appoint committee to review evaluation procedures and instrumentation currently in use. Committee shall submit recommendations to Superintendent by April 1
Other
Exclusive Negotiating Agent — The Board recognizes the Association, affiliated with the Illinois Education Association and the National Education Association, as the exclusive and sole negotiating agent for all regularly employed teachers, including social workers and psychologists.
The Board hereby recognizes the Association, affiliated with the Illinois Education Association and the National Education Association, as the exclusive and sole negotiating agent for all regularly employed teachers, including social workers and psychologists employed by the Board.
Compensation
Extra Duty After School Dance Supervision — 24.07 per hour without TRS; 26.45 per hour with TRS
AFTER SCHOOL DANCE SUPERVISION: 24.07 per hour without TRS, 26.45 per hour with TRS
Compensation
Extra Duty After School Programs Instructional — 33.69 per hour without TRS; 37.02 per hour with TRS
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS - INSTRUCTIONAL: 33.69 per hour without TRS, 37.02 per hour with TRS
Compensation
Extra Duty After School Programs Noninstructional — 24.07 per hour without TRS; 26.45 per hour with TRS
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS - NON-INSTRUCTIONAL: 24.07 per hour without TRS, 26.45 per hour with TRS
Compensation
Extra Duty Athletic Event Supervision — 24.07 per hour without TRS; 26.45 per hour with TRS
ATHLETIC EVENT SUPERVISION: 24.07 per hour without TRS, 26.45 per hour with TRS
Compensation
Extra Duty Band Or Choral Director — 6,420.32 per year without TRS; 7,055.30 per year with TRS
BAND OR CHORAL DIRECTOR: 6,420.32 per year without TRS, 7,055.30 per year with TRS
Compensation
Extra Duty Cheerleading Coach — 3,958.61 per season without TRS; 4,350.12 per season with TRS
CHEERLEADING COACH: 3,958.61 per season without TRS, 4,350.12 per season with TRS
Compensation
Extra Duty Curriculum Instruction Committees — 33.69 per hour without TRS; 37.02 per hour with TRS
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION COMMITTEES (as approved by the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent): 33.69 per hour without TRS, 37.02 per hour with TRS
Compensation
Extra Duty Hourly Substituting Elementary Certified — 29.37 per half hour without TRS; 32.27 per half hour with TRS
HOURLY SUBSTITUTING (in lieu of planning period): ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CERTIFIED STAFF MEMBER: 29.37 per half hour without TRS, 32.27 per half hour with TRS
Compensation
Extra Duty Hourly Substituting Middle School Certified — 37.78 per period without TRS; 41.52 per period with TRS
HOURLY SUBSTITUTING (in lieu of planning period): MIDDLE SCHOOL CERTIFIED STAFF MEMBER: 37.78 per period without TRS, 41.52 per period with TRS
Compensation
Extra Duty Instructional Planning Council — 899.97 per year without TRS; 988.98 per year with TRS
INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL: 899.97 per year without TRS, 988.98 per year with TRS
Compensation
Extra Duty Internal Substitute Full Day — 176.50 per day without TRS; 193.96 per day with TRS
INTERNAL SUBSTITUTE- FULL DAY: 176.50 per day without TRS, 193.96 per day with TRS
Compensation
Extra Duty Internal Substitute Half Day — 88.25 per day without TRS; 96.98 per day with TRS
INTERNAL SUBSTITUTE- HALF DAY: 88.25 per day without TRS, 96.98 per day with TRS
Compensation
Extra Duty Interscholastic Coaching — 3,958.61 per season without TRS; 4,350.12 per season with TRS
INTERSCHOLASTIC COACHING: 3,958.61 per season without TRS, 4,350.12 per season with TRS
Compensation
Extra Duty Intramural Supervisor Coach — 205.86 per week without TRS; 226.22 per week with TRS
INTRAMURAL SUPERVISOR/COACH: 205.86 per week without TRS, 226.22 per week with TRS
Compensation
Extra Duty Lead Teacher Elementary Middle School — 3,193.72 per year without TRS; 3,509.58 per year with TRS
LEAD TEACHER: ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL: 3,193.72 per year without TRS, 3,509.58 per year with TRS
Compensation
Extra Duty Lunchroom Supervision — 24.07 per hour without TRS; 26.45 per hour with TRS
LUNCHROOM SUPERVISION: 24.07 per hour without TRS, 26.45 per hour with TRS
Compensation
Extra Duty Middle School Principals Detention Hall Supervision — 33.69 per hour without TRS; 37.02 per hour with TRS
MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL'S DETENTION HALL SUPERVISION: 33.69 per hour without TRS, 37.02 per hour with TRS
Compensation
Extra Duty National Junior Honor Society — 2,924.65 per year without TRS; 3,213.90 per year with TRS
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY: 2,924.65 per year without TRS, 3,213.90 per year with TRS
Compensation
Extra Duty School Bus Supervision — 24.07 per hour without TRS; 26.45 per hour with TRS
SCHOOL BUS SUPERVISION: 24.07 per hour without TRS, 26.45 per hour with TRS
Compensation
Extra Duty School Newspaper — 1,605.84 per year without TRS; 1,764.66 per year with TRS
SCHOOL NEWSPAPER: 1,605.84 per year without TRS, 1,764.66 per year with TRS