Other
Academic Freedom Encouraged — Academic freedom consistent with democratic values is encouraged for Employee and student
It is recognized that these democratic values can best be transmitted in an atmosphere in which academic freedom consistent with these democratic values for Employee and student is encouraged.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — final and binding arbitration
final and binding arbitration by giving written notice of such appeal within twenty (20) days after receipt of the step three answer or expiration of the time limit for the step three answer.
Other
Assault Incident Reporting — Employee shall promptly report alleged assault to building administrator or designated person
An Employee shall promptly report to their building administrator, or other person designated by the Superintendent, any alleged case of assault on such Employee while performing their assigned duties.
Other
Assault Legal Assistance — Employer renders reasonable assistance including legal counsel for assault prosecution
The Employer shall render reasonable assistance, including legal counsel, to such Employee in connection with any prosecution by the State's attorney or other public prosecutor of the person who allegedly assaulted such Employee.
Leave
Assault Paid Leave — Paid administrative leave for first three days if physically injured by student
If an Employee is physically injured by a student and is required to miss work as certified by a medical professional, the Employee will be placed on 'paid administrative leave' for the first three days of the absence.
Other
Assault Reporting And Support — Employees must report assaults; employer provides legal counsel assistance for prosecutions; no wage deductions for time lost at prosecution request
Employee shall promptly report to their building principal any alleged case of assault. The Employer shall render reasonable assistance, including legal counsel where necessary to assist in cooperating with the State's Attorney's prosecution.
Other
Association Dues Deduction — Employer shall deduct Association dues from each Employee's pay as certified by the Association, transmitted to Association no later than 10 days after deduction
The Employer shall deduct from each Employee's pay the current dues of the Association, in the amount certified by the Association and in accordance with the terms of the Employee's written authorization provided to the Employer by the Association.
Leave
Association Leave Aggregate — Aggregate Association leave days in any school term not to exceed thirty (30) normal workdays
There shall not be an aggregate number of Association leave days in any school term in excess of thirty (30) normal workdays for all Employees.
Leave
Association Leave Max Per Day — No more than seven (7) Employees may be absent on any one (1) school day
No more than seven (7) Employees may be absent pursuant to this Section on any one (1) school day.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Employer agrees to meet minimum salary for Employee as specified by law of the State of Illinois
The Employer agrees in all cases to meet the minimum salary for an Employee as specified by the law of the State of Illinois.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Hourly compensation for Employees covered by this agreement shall be in accordance with the Appendix. Employees will advance on the schedule for each year of service.
Hourly compensation for Employees covered by this agreement shall be in accordance with the Appendix. Employees will advance on the schedule for each year of service.
Leave
Bereavement Days — up to thirty (30) consecutive days of accumulated sick leave for birth of a child
An Employee may use up to thirty (30) consecutive days of their own accumulated sick leave for the birth of a child even if such absence is not related to the need to recover from childbirth.
Other
Building Intercom Use — Association permitted to use building intercom before and after school and no more than once a day during regular school announcements
The Association shall be permitted to use the building intercom system before and after school and no more than once a day during regular school announcements to announce meetings or election reminders.
Other
Caseload Compensation — Caseload management compensation available when assigned additional responsibilities for three consecutive work days
An Employee with assigned caseload management who is assigned additional caseload responsibilities by the Employer due to an unfilled vacancy or the absence of a colleague with a caseload from work for longer than three (3) consecutive work days may file a request for compensation.
Other
Certification Required — Employee must meet Illinois certification requirements and hold valid certificate from State of Illinois
The Employer and the Association agree that any Employee covered by this Agreement shall meet Illinois certification requirements and hold a valid certificate from the State of Illinois.
Other
Colleague Absence Planning Loss — Lost planning time may be requested for compensation when absent more than three consecutive work days due to colleague absence
A full-time Employee whose planning and conference time is not scheduled by the Employer and who is assigned additional tasks by the Employer due to the absence of a colleague from work for longer than three (3) consecutive work days resulting in the loss of planning time for the Employee may file a request for compensation.
Compensation
Compensation — Compensation structure with salary schedules in Appendix A for 2024-2025 through 2027-2028
Article 15: Compensation and Related Provisions. 15.1 Compensation. Appendix A: 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — normal work year shall be no less than the number of workdays included in the scheduled school year as established by the Board
The normal work year shall be no less than the number of workdays included in the scheduled school year as established by the Board.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Eligible employees may purchase dependent coverage at dependent coverage rate through payroll deductions
An eligible Employee on extended unpaid leave without eligible Family Medical Leave entitlement or other benefit protection, such as those leaves found in 9.4, 9.6, 9.9 and 9.11 of this Agreement, shall receive applicable benefits under the Employer's group medical plan.
Other
Discipline Just Cause — Disciplinary action upon non-probationary Employee only for just cause; may be challenged through grievance procedure.
Disciplinary action will be imposed upon a non-probationary Employee only for just cause. Any disciplinary action imposed upon a non-probationary Employee may be challenged through the regular grievance procedure set forth in Article 4 of this Agreement.
Other
Discipline Representative — Employee right to Association representation at discipline meetings; written notice of meeting nature and right to representation must be given prior to meeting.
Prior to issuing any written disciplinary action, and prior to scheduling such meeting, the Employee will be given written notice as to the nature of the meeting and informed of their right to be represented by an Association representative at such meeting.
Other
Discipline Written Notice — Copy of written disciplinary action not placed in personnel file without first giving Employee copy and opportunity to place written response in file.
A copy of any written disciplinary action shall not be placed in the Employee's personnel file without first giving the Employee a copy of the written disciplinary action and the opportunity to place a written response to such disciplinary action in their personnel file.
Other
Discrimination Prohibition — No discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, military status, disability, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation or genetic information
The Union and the Employer agree that they will not practice discrimination against any Employee because of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, military status or unfavorable discharge, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation or genetic information. 2.3
Other
Discrimination Protection — Association and Employer agree not to discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, military status, unfavorable discharge, citizenship status, physical/mental disability if able to perform essential functions with reasonable accommodation.
The Association and the Employer agree that they will not practice discrimination or discriminate against any Employee because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, military status or unfavorable discharge, citizenship status, physical or mental disability if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.
Compensation
Education Coursework Deadline — Any existing bargaining unit member must submit previous coursework by May 1, 2025 for consideration and approval by the Employer. After May 1, 2025 no coursework taken without prior approval from the Employer will be considered.
Any existing bargaining unit member at the effective date of this agreement shall have until May 1, 2025 to submit any previous coursework for consideration and approval by the Employer. After May 1, 2025 no coursework taken without prior approval from the Employer will be considered.
Compensation
Education Unit Hourly Increase — Completion of education units as defined and approved by the Employer will result in an increase in the regular hourly rate of the Employee
Completion of education units as defined and approved by the Employer will result in an increase in the regular hourly rate of the Employee as set forth in Appendix A.
Other
Employee Discipline Representation — Employee right to union representation at disciplinary meetings with written notice and opportunity to be represented
A meeting to discuss a pending or potential disciplinary matter will be held prior to issuing any written disciplinary action and prior to scheduling such meeting, the Employee will be given written notice and informed of their right to be represented by a Union representative. 2.6.1
Other
Employee Roster — Employer shall furnish Association with employee name, job title, hire date, worksite, work ID, telephone, email, home address within 10 days of school year start and every 30 days thereafter.
Within ten (10) calendar days of the start of the school year, and then at least every thirty (30) calendar days during the school year, the Employer will furnish to the Association the name, job title, date of hire, worksite location, work ID number, work telephone number, work email address, home and personal phone numbers and personal email address for each Employee.
Evaluation
Evaluation Conference School Days — Conference held on school days only, except by mutual agreement
Except by mutual agreement of the parties to the conference, no conference shall be held on days when school is not in session.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Non-probationary employees evaluated at least once every two years prior to March 1
Probationary Employees will be evaluated during their first year of employment. Non-probationary Employees will be evaluated at least once every two years prior to March 1.
Evaluation
Evaluation Employee Comments — Employee may attach written objections to evaluation if incomplete, inaccurate, or unjust
If the Employee feels that the written compilation of the observation is incomplete, inaccurate, or unjust, the Employee may put their objections in writing and have them attached to the written compilation following the conference specified in subparagraph (b).
Evaluation
Evaluation Observation Written — All observations compiled in writing with copy provided to employee
Such observation shall be compiled in writing by the person making the observation, and a copy of the written compilation shall be given to the Employee.
Other
Family Leave Duration — 120 days prior to expected birth and 10 days after
An Employee who is pregnant or whose spouse is pregnant shall be granted such leave, provided the leave is requested to begin during a period commencing one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to the expected date of the normal birth of the child and ending ten (10) days after the birth.
Other
Fine Art Specialist Passing Period — Minimum 10 minute passing period for elementary art specialists; may be reduced to 5 minutes if adjacent classrooms
The student contact teaching schedule for an elementary art specialist who is not assigned a permanent art classroom within a building shall be assigned with a minimum of ten (10) minute passing period between any two consecutive teaching periods. The ten (10) minute passing time for an elementary art specialist may be five (5) minutes if the classrooms are adjacent.
Other
Grievance Conference Required — Conference required between complaining party and employee before disciplinary action initiated
No disciplinary action shall be initiated by the Employer against such Employee based on such complaint until a conference between the complaining party and the Employee has occurred.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four step grievance procedure: Step 1 informal discussion, Step 2 written grievance to principal, Step 3 appeal to Superintendent, Step 4 binding arbitration
Step One informal discussion between grievant and building principal. Step Two written grievance within ten (10) days. Step Three appeal to Superintendent within ten (10) days. Step Four final and binding arbitration.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Employer will pay into the fund an amount for each individual Employee toward insurance benefits for full-time Employee
For a full-time Employee, the Employer will pay into the fund an amount for each individual Employee toward insurance benefits.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — For the plan year July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 $10,080 ($840 per month)
For the plan year July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 $10,080 ($840 per month). For the plan year January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, $10,476 ($873 per month).
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — six and three-quarter hours per day workday
The normal workday for Employees covered by this Agreement shall be six and three-quarter (6.75) hours. In addition, a minimum of thirty (30) minutes daily unpaid lunch break shall be cooperatively scheduled.
Other
Job Sharing Leave — The length of a job sharing leave shall be for one (1) school year and may be renewed by the Employer for additional years
The length of a job sharing leave shall be for one (1) school year and may be renewed by the Employer for additional years, provided that a request must be made by February 15 by the two (2) participating Employees to extend the leave for each additional year.
Leave
Jury Duty Hours — Regular pay for maximum 8 hours per workday on jury duty
An Employee on jury service during scheduled working hours shall receive their regular pay, based on their applicable hourly wage rate for a maximum of eight (8) hours per workday.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Credit for outside experience: up to 5 years full credit; additional years at 1 year credit per 2 years; maximum 5 additional years
An Employee shall receive full credit on Appendix A for each full year of teaching experience outside the District not to exceed a maximum of five (5) years at full credit. In addition, an Employee may receive one (1) full year's credit for each two (2) full years of teaching experience outside the District not to exceed a maximum of five (5) additional years of credit.
Insurance
Life Insurance — Life insurance benefits provided
Section 6.9 Life Insurance provides life insurance coverage to employees.
Insurance
Life Insurance Coverage — Coverage equal to annual salary (full-time) or pro-rated based on hours (part-time 4+ hours/day)
The amount of coverage shall be equal to an Employee's annual salary as computed by multiplying the Employee's applicable hourly wage rate as set forth in Appendix A of this Agreement by 2,080 hours for regular full-time Employees.
Other
Max Part Time Employees — Maximum of eight part-time employees at any one time
Except by prior approval of the Union, the maximum number of part-time Employees shall be limited to eight (8) at any one time.
Workday
Maximum Hours Per Day — Maximum of sixteen hours in a normal workday followed by minimum eight hours off, except in extreme emergency
An Employee can be required to work only a maximum of sixteen (16) hours in a normal workday which must be followed by a minimum of eight (8) hours off the job time, except in the case of an extreme emergency.
Workday
Meal Period Hours — One-half hour unpaid meal period on day shift when school in session; one-half hour on all shifts when school not in session
Employees on the day shift shall have the option of taking either a one (1) hour or one-half (1/2) hour unpaid meal period on the days school is in session provided the one-half (1/2) hour meal period does not result in over-time. There shall be a one-half (1/2) hour unpaid meal period for Employees on the night shift.
Other
Mediation Cost Sharing — Mediator costs shared equally between Employer and Association
The cost for the mediator, if any, shall be equally shared by the Employer and the Association.
Workday
Minimum Rest Hours Weekly — Employees must take off at least twenty-four consecutive hours of rest in each calendar week
The Employer shall require all Employees to take off at least twenty-four (24) consecutive hours of rest in each calendar week (Sunday through Saturday) in addition to the regular period of rest allowed at the close of each working day.
Other
Music Specialist Passing Period — Minimum 5 minute passing period for elementary music specialist without permanent art classroom
The student contact teaching schedule for an elementary music specialist or SIP teacher who is not assigned a permanent art classroom within a building shall be assigned with a minimum five (5) minute passing period between any two consecutive teaching periods.
Other
Negotiation Notice Period — Either party must notify in writing 120 days prior to agreement expiration to terminate
Unless either party notifies the other in writing by certified mail that it desires to terminate this Agreement at least one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to June 30, 2028, or June 30 of any succeeding year.
Other
Negotiations Commencement — Parties shall commence negotiations within 60 days of notification
The Employer and the Association shall commence negotiations with respect to a new Agreement within sixty (60) days of notification of one party to the other party as specified in paragraph 17.2.
Other
New Employee Meeting — Association granted one hour of dedicated time to meet with any new employee
The Association will be granted one hour of dedicated time to meet with any new employee. Ideally, this meeting will be scheduled in conjunction with district training, which may cover topics such as human resources policies, benefits, job description, roles and responsibilities, the evaluation process, safety, and technology.
Other
New Employee Orientation — Association granted one hour of dedicated time to meet with new Employees, ideally during District training or at mutually agreed time.
The Association will be granted one hour of dedicated time to meet with any new Employee. Ideally, this meeting will be scheduled in conjunction with District training, which may cover topics such as human resources policies, benefits, job description, roles and responsibilities, the evaluation process, safety, and technology.
Other
New Employee Probationary Period — A new Employee shall be on probation for the first six (6) months of employment.
A new Employee shall be on probation for the first six (6) months of employment. Such Employee's work progress, dependability, and aptitude will be evaluated at the end of such probationary period to determine whether the Employer desires the Employee as a regular Employee.
Workday
New Employee Training Shift — During the first three months of the six-month probationary period, employees will work the day shift (7:00 am – 3:30 pm) for the purpose of new employee onboarding and training.
During the first three months of the six-month probationary period, employees will work the day shift (7:00 am – 3:30 pm) for the purpose of new employee onboarding and training.
Other
No Lockout Provision — Employer agrees not to lock out employees in connection with labor disputes
The Employer agrees that during the term of this Agreement it will not lock out any Employee covered by this Agreement in connection with any labor dispute with the Union.
Other
No Lockouts — The Employer agrees it will not lock out any Employee covered by this Agreement in connection with any labor dispute.
The Employer agrees that during the term of this Agreement it will not lock out any Employee covered by this Agreement in connection with any labor dispute with the Association.
Other
No Strike Provision — Union agrees no strike, withholding of services, slow-down, mass resignations, mass absenteeism, picketing, or refusal of full service
The Union agrees there shall be no strike, withholding of services, slow-down, mass resignations, mass absenteeism, picketing, or other refusal to render full and complete service to the Employer during the term of this Agreement.
Other
No Strikes — Association agrees there shall be no strikes, withholding of services, slow-downs, or other refusal to render full and complete service.
The Association agrees there shall be no strike, withholding of services, slow-down, mass resignations, mass absenteeism, picketing, or other refusal to render full and complete service to the Employer during the term of this Agreement.