Leave
Absence Notification Night Shift — All absences for night employees must be reported to the employee's first line supervisor as soon as they become known, but in no event less than forty (40) minutes the beginning of the shift unless there are extenuating circumstances.
All absences for night employees must be reported to the employee's first line supervisor as soon as they become known, but in no event less than forty (40) minutes the beginning of the shift unless there are extenuating circumstances.
Other
Accumulated Leave Statement — Record of accumulated sick and vacation days submitted to each employee on or about August 1st of each year
A record of accumulated sick days and vacation days will be submitted to each employee on or about August 1st of each year.
Compensation
Additional Class Assignment 11 Plus Enrollment — 21% of 0 step of BA lane
An additional class assignment with enrollment of eleven (11) or more students shall be paid at the rate of 21% of 0 step of BA lane.
Compensation
Additional Work Assignment Bonus — forty-five dollars additional pay for additional work assignment or call-off
An employee who is required to perform an additional work assignment due to understanding or a call-off shall be paid an additional forty-five ($45.00) dollars for the day.
Other
Administrator Conference Rights — Teacher entitled to Association representative present during conferences that might lead to disciplinary action or termination
When an Administrator calls a conference with an employee which might lead directly to possible disciplinary action or termination against the employee, the following provisions shall be applicable.
Other
Agreement Auto Renewal — Automatically extended from year to year unless either party gives notice in writing of intention to modify, amend, alter, or re-negotiate
shall be automatically extended from year to year unless either the Employer or the Association shall give notice in writing to the other party of its intention to modify, amend, alter, or re-negotiate
Other
Agreement Effective Date — July 1, 2018
This Working Agreement made and entered into as of this 1st day of July, 2018 by and between said Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the 'Employer') and the Service Employees International Union, Local No. 73, CTW
Other
Agreement Reopening Notice Deadline — Notice must be given between January 1, 2026 and April 1, 2026
any time between January 1, 2026 and April 1, 2026. The parties shall meet, and negotiations begin within twenty (20) days after receipt of such notice
Other
Agreement Term — Agreement in force July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028; automatically extended year to year unless notice given between January 1 and April 2025
This working agreement shall be in force and effect from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 and shall be automatically extended from year to year unless either the employer or the Union shall give notice in writing to the other party of its intention to terminate, amend, alter, revise, or re-negotiate, any time between January 1, 2025 and April, 2025.
Other
Agreement Term End Date — June 30, 2026
This Agreement shall be in force and effect from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026
Other
Agreement Term Start Date — July 1, 2023
This Agreement shall be in force and effect from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026
Other
Alternative Program Stipend — $2,500 annual stipend
A paraprofessional in the Alternative Program will receive an annual stipend of $2500.00 to be paid in equal amounts over the course of the regular schedule of pay dates.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — final and binding arbitration conducted by arbitrator selected per American Arbitration Association Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules
The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties and the arbitrator shall be requested to issue his/her decision within thirty (30) calendar days after the receipt of final statements and proofs.
Workday
Area Assignments Job Descriptions — Written area assignments and job descriptions will be given employees on the first day of employment and on the first day of assignment to a new job classification
Written area assignments and job descriptions will be given employees on the first day of employment and on the first day of assignment to a new job classification.
Leave
Association Business Leave — Up to eight (8) days leave per school year may be granted for use of members of the bargaining unit who may need to attend Association-related conferences, meetings, etc.
Up to eight (8) days leave per school year may be granted for use of members of the bargaining unit who may need to attend Association-related conferences, meetings, etc. Members so released shall suffer no loss of salary or benefits.
Other
Association President Release Time — Association President granted one class period per day per school year for Association business
The Association President shall be granted one class period per day per school year for Association business. The Association shall guarantee that teachers shall serve six (6) periods per school year of internal substitution at no pay.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA Step 20 maximum salary 2025-2026
Step 20 BA $74,113
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Cook: $24.45, Salad: $23.53, General/Laborer: $23.33, Cafeteria custodian: $24.26
Cook $24.45 $26.20 $27.70; Salad $23.53 $25.28 $26.78; General/Laborer $23.33 $25.08 $26.58; Cafeteria custodian $24.26 $26.01 $27.51
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — $2.00 hourly wage increase
School Year 25-26 Annual Hourly Wage Increase $2.00
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — $1.75 hourly wage increase
School Year 26-27 Annual Hourly Wage Increase $1.75
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Step + 3.75% for 2027-2028
2027-2028 Salary Schedule Step + 3.75%
Leave
Bereavement Days — bereavement leave provided for business, professional, religious, family, or legal obligations
Personal emergency leave days are provided for business, professional, religious, family, or legal obligations a teacher cannot meet outside the regular school day.
Leave
Break 7hour Staff — one 30-minute lunch break with two 10-minute breaks
7-hour staff shall get one (1) 30-minute lunch break with two (2) 10-minute breaks.
Leave
Break 8hour Staff — 30-minute lunch break with two 15-minute breaks
Breaks for 8-hour staff shall be 30-minute lunch break with two (2) 15-minute Breaks.
Workday
Call In Minimum — minimum 4 hours guaranteed when called in to work on unscheduled day
When called in to work on an unscheduled day, a minimum of 4 hours of work is guaranteed.
Workday
Class Size Target — target number of 26 students per class with maximum of 29
They have established a target number of 26 students per class with a maximum of 29 unless mutually agreed upon between the Faculty Association and the Administration.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 180 days (176 pupil attendance days and 4 institute days)
The teacher work year shall be 180 days (176 pupil attendance days and 4 institute days).
Workday
Daily Hours — eight (8) hours exclusive of the lunch period
the work day will be eight (8) hours exclusive of the lunch period.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental insurance and vision available at same cost as rates for teachers. No Board expenses.
Dental insurance and vision (single & family) will be available to employees at the same cost as rates for teachers. No Board expenses.
Other
Dependent Insurance Subsidy — The Board shall pay a maximum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each employee each school year toward either the cost of dependent dental insurance and/or dependent health coverage
The Board shall pay a maximum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each employee each school year toward either the cost of dependent dental (family) insurance, and/or the cost of dependent health coverage.
Other
Disciplinary Action 60 Day Limit — Disciplinary action not taken later than sixty (60) calendar days after conduct or after Administration becomes aware, or 60 days after last instance in series of uncorrected instances
Except in extraordinary circumstances, in no instance shall disciplinary action be taken against an employee later than sixty (60) calendar days after the conduct leading to the discipline or in the sixty (60) calendar days after the time the Administration becomes aware of the action leading to the discipline.
Other
Disciplinary Progressive — Disciplinary actions should be for just cause, timely and progressive: verbal warning, written warning, 3-day suspension, 2-week suspension, termination (except gross misconduct)
Disciplinary actions should be for just cause and should be timely and progressive where possible and, except for gross misconduct, may be according to the following steps: 1. Verbal warning 2. Written warning 3. Three-day suspension 4. Two-week suspension 5. Termination
Other
Disciplinary Progressive Steps — Verbal warning, Written warning, One (1) day suspension, Five (5) day suspension, Termination. All cases of discipline of employees shall be subject to the Grievance Procedure.
Disciplinary actions should be progressive where possible, and, except for gross misconduct excessive negligence, may be according to the following steps: Verbal warning, Written warning, One (1) day suspension, Five (5) day suspension, Termination. All cases of discipline of employees shall be subject to the Grievance Procedure.
Other
Disciplinary Steps — Verbal warning, Written warning, One (1) day suspension, Five (5) day suspension, Termination
Verbal warning, Written warning, One (1) day suspension, Five (5) day suspension, Termination. Certain serious offenses may warrant discipline which progresses through the process outlined below in a more rapid succession.
Other
Discipline Progressive — Disciplinary actions should be progressive where possible, and except for gross misconduct or excessive negligence, may be according to the following steps: Verbal warning, Written warning, One (1) day suspension, Five (5) day suspension, Termination
Disciplinary actions should be progressive where possible, and, except for gross misconduct or excessive negligence, may be according to the following steps to be determined by the Superintendent depending on the circumstances of each case. Verbal warning, Written warning, One (1) day suspension, Five (5) day suspension, Termination.
Other
Discipline Subject To Grievance — All cases of discipline of employees shall be subject to the Grievance Procedure
All cases of discipline of employees shall be subject to the Grievance Procedure.
Compensation
Driver Education Behind Wheel — $45.00
The classroom theory will be paid at a rate of $45.00. The behind the wheel rate will be $45.00.
Compensation
Driver Education Classroom Theory — $45.00
The classroom theory will be paid at a rate of $45.00. The behind the wheel rate will be $45.00.
Other
Dues Deduction — Upon written authorization, payroll deductions made for Association dues and other approved plans
Upon the written authorization of any teacher, payroll deductions will be made by the Board of dues payable to the Association for annuities, credit union, savings bonds, charitable donations, or other plans.
Workday
Duty Free Lunch — duty-free lunch period as prescribed by the School Code of the State of Illinois
Additionally, each teacher shall have a duty-free lunch period as is prescribed by the School Code of the State of Illinois.
Workday
Early Release Late Start Days — Within a semester two early release or late start days will be faculty-directed
Within a semester two early release or late start days will be faculty-directed. Faculty-directed does not include full faculty meetings, training for new technology, new instructional methods, administration run meetings, or professional development, unless agreed by the parties involved.
Workday
Emergency Callback Pay — Two (2) hours guaranteed pay
In cases of emergency or breakdown, employees shall be given two (2) hours guaranteed pay for overtime when called back to work.
Other
Emergency Overtime Guarantee — two (2) hours guaranteed pay for overtime when called back to work
In cases of emergency or breakdown, employees shall be given two (2) hours guaranteed pay for overtime when called back to work. All overtime shall be recorded on the time clock.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee contribution 13.5% for Local Plus 100 In-Network in 2025-26
Local Plus 100 (In-Network): Employee 13.5% 14% 15% for years 25-26, 26-27, 27-28
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Annual evaluation of head coaches with rating scale (E, P, NI, UNS, NA)
Head Coach Evaluation Tool with ratings across Planning and Preparation, Program Environment, Program Instruction, and Professional Responsibilities. Rating scale: E (Excellent), P (Proficient/Standard Met), NI (Improvement Needed), UNS (Unsatisfactory), NA (Not Applicable).
Workday
Evening Meetings Annual — No more than 2 evening meetings per school year with parents
No more than two evening meetings per school year with parents (Open House, etc.) will be scheduled. Every attempt will be made to limit the meetings to two hours.
Evaluation
Extra Curricular Evaluation — Written evaluation of sponsor/coach performance conducted by Administration, completed separately from professional evaluation by May 30th
Written evaluation of individual sponsor/coach performance is required and will be conducted by the Administration. Any such evaluation, however, shall be completed separate and apart from the teacher's professional evaluation. Written evaluations shall be completed no later than May 30th.
Compensation
Extra Curricular Lane A Step 11 Plus — $10,484
Extra-Curricular Salaries 2024-2025 Step/Lane A 11+ $10,484
Compensation
Extra Curricular Lane A Step 1 2 — $7,654
Each extra-curricular position will be paid based on unit values. Pay is determined by multiplying the unit value times the number of units times the base pay rounded to whole dollars.
Compensation
Extra Curricular Lane A Step 3 4 — $8,178
Extra-Curricular Salaries 2024-2025 Step/Lane A 3-4 $8,178
Compensation
Extra Curricular Lane A Step 5 6 — $8,807
Extra-Curricular Salaries 2024-2025 Step/Lane A 5-6 $8,807
Compensation
Extra Curricular Lane A Step 7 8 — $9,331
Extra-Curricular Salaries 2024-2025 Step/Lane A 7-8 $9,331
Compensation
Extra Curricular Lane A Step 9 10 — $9,960
Extra-Curricular Salaries 2024-2025 Step/Lane A 9-10 $9,960
Compensation
Extra Curricular Lane B Step 11 Plus — $8,702
Extra-Curricular Salaries 2024-2025 Step/Lane B 11+ $8,702
Compensation
Extra Curricular Lane B Step 1 2 — $5,871
Extra-Curricular Salaries 2024-2025 Step/Lane B 1-2 $5,871
Compensation
Extra Curricular Lane B Step 3 4 — $6,396
Extra-Curricular Salaries 2024-2025 Step/Lane B 3-4 $6,396
Compensation
Extra Curricular Lane B Step 5 6 — $7,025
Extra-Curricular Salaries 2024-2025 Step/Lane B 5-6 $7,025
Compensation
Extra Curricular Lane B Step 7 8 — $7,654
Extra-Curricular Salaries 2024-2025 Step/Lane B 7-8 $7,654
Compensation
Extra Curricular Lane B Step 9 10 — $8,178
Extra-Curricular Salaries 2024-2025 Step/Lane B 9-10 $8,178
Compensation
Extra Curricular Lane C Step 11 Plus — $7,549
Extra-Curricular Salaries 2024-2025 Step/Lane C 11+ $7,549