Other
Agreement Duration — Effective upon execution through first day of school for 2029-2030
This agreement shall be effective upon its execution, and shall continue in effect until the first day of school for the year 2029-2030.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration as provided in the ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL LABOR RELATION ACT
the grievant and Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration as provided in the ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL LABOR RELATION ACT. If a demand for arbitration is not filed within thirty (30) days of the date for the Step 3 answer, then the grievance shall be deemed withdrawn.
Other
Association Business Access — Reasonable access to work areas for Association representatives for legitimate business, subject to superintendent approval and notification
Reasonable requests for access by Association representatives to work areas of professionals represented by the Association will be granted by the administration provided that no interference with the instructional program would be occasioned by the granting of such requests and provided all visitors notify the Superintendent's office of his/her designee before proceeding to their ultimate destinations.
Other
Association Dues Deduction — Board deducts local dues September 15-30; IEA-NEA dues September 15 through June 30
The Board will deduct local dues from each paycheck on September 15 and 30. IEA-NEA dues will be deducted from each paycheck beginning on September 15 continuing through June 30, provided that deduction forms have been received no later than five days before.
Leave
Association Leave — No more than two representatives excused at once; total of eight (8) school days maximum per school term
Should the Association send representatives to local, state or national conferences, these representatives shall be excused without loss of salary providing that the Association reimburse the district for the cost of the substitute(s). No more than two representatives may be excused at once and a total of eight (8) school days may be used by the Association during a given school term.
Other
Association Meeting Access — Association representatives permitted reasonable access to work areas; may use faculty mailboxes for announcements; may hold closed membership meetings on school property with superintendent approval
Reasonable requests for access by Association representatives to work areas of professionals represented by the Association will be granted...The Association may use faculty mailboxes for a reasonable volume of appropriate announcements...The Association may hold closed general membership business meetings on school district property provided such meetings in no way interfere with instructional program.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $66,720
Salary Schedule Year 3 2016-2017 Tier 1, BS step 38: $66,720
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $34,895
Salary Schedule Year 3 2016-2017 Tier 1, BS step 1: $34,895
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Maximum 6% or otherwise increased
an Eligible Employee's TRS creditable earnings would not increase by more than 6% or otherwise be increased so as to create Board liability for any portion of the retirement annuity or result in any Board-paid penalty to TRS.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Maximum 6% or otherwise increased
Notwithstanding any contrary or other provision of this contract, including but not limited to any salary schedules, in the event an Eligible Employee's TRS creditable earnings would increase by more than 6% in any given year of this contract, that employee shall only receive the maximum increase allowed under this provision.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Maximum 6% or otherwise increased
Notwithstanding any contrary or other provision of this contract, including but not limited to any salary schedules, in the event an Eligible Employee's TRS creditable earnings would increase by more than 6% in any given year of this contract, that employee shall only receive the maximum increase allowed under this provision.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to five (5) paid bereavement days per incident for death of immediate family member
Any employee who suffers the loss of family member by death is entitled to use bereavement days in order to meet family obligations without loss of pay. No employee will be allowed to use more than five (5) paid bereavement days per incidence for a death of a family member.
Other
Board Calendar Consultation — Executive Committee of Association shall meet with Superintendent to comment on proposed school calendar prior to Board action
The Executive Committee of the Association shall meet with the Superintendent to comment on the proposed school calendar prior to the final action by the Board of Education.
Other
Board Information Access — Association President may request information/reports prepared for public distribution and on-line access to tentative/approved Board meeting minutes
Upon written request from the Association President or his/her designee, the Board shall make available to the Association information and reports which are prepared for public distributed. The Board shall provide the Association President with on-line access and/or electronic copies of the tentative and the approved minutes of all Board meetings.
Other
Continuing Education Reimbursement — Up to $300 per semester hour with maximum of $1,800 per school year for approved advanced college courses
The Board shall reimburse employees for tuition paid advanced (masters and above) college level courses at a rate up to $300 per semester hour with a maximum of $1,800 per school year.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 7.5-hour workday that includes a duty-free lunch period and preparation time
Employees shall maintain a 7.5-hour workday that includes a duty-free lunch period and preparation time as defined below: Lunch – Employees shall have a duty-free lunch period of no less than thirty minutes on days that school is in session.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental insurance provided as part of Medical Expense Benefit Plan
The Board shall provide a Medical Expense Benefit Plan to provide hospital, surgical, major medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.
Other
District Calendar Consultation — Association Executive Committee shall meet with Superintendent to comment on proposed school calendar prior to Board of Education final action
The Executive Committee of the Association shall meet with the Superintendent to comment on the proposed school calendar prior to the final action by the Board of Education.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Fair share fee required if Fair Share Agreement not in effect; amount deductible from wages with board remittance to Association
Each employee, as a condition of his/her employment, on or before thirty (30) days from the date of commencement of duties or the effective date of this agreement, whichever is later, shall join the Association or pay a fair share fee to the Association consisting of an amount equal to the dues uniformly required of members of the Association.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Evaluation plan will be consistent with PERA and SB7
The evaluation plan will be consistent with PERA and SB7 and will be communicated with affected staff annually.
Other
Extra Duty 6th Grade Basketball — $3,692
6th Grade Basketball Girls 2016-17: $3,692 salary plus $4,031 board TRS
Other
Extra Duty Athletic Coordinator — $2,861
Extra Duty Schedule 2016-17 Athletic Coordinator: $2,861 salary plus $3,123 board TRS
Other
Extra Duty Track — $3,471
Track 2016-17: $3,471 salary plus $3,789 board TRS
Other
Extra Duty Wrestling — $3,692
Wrestling 2016-17: $3,692 salary plus $4,031 board TRS
Other
Fair Share Agreement — Fair Share Agreement currently not in effect due to U.S. Supreme Court decision in Janus; remains unenforceable unless Janus decision is reversed
The parties agree that Article 6.2 is currently not in effect due to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Janus. This Article shall remain unenforceable unless and until the Janus decision is reversed, and Fair Share becomes legal again in public sector contracts.
Leave
Family Medical Leave Act — FMLA leave: total cannot exceed twelve weeks in any twelve month period; must concurrently use accumulated sick leave when applicable
The total FMLA leave cannot exceed twelve (12) weeks in any twelve (12) month period...Any teacher qualifying for FMLA leave will be required, when applicable, to concurrently use any accumulated sick leave.
Other
Fmla Rights — Minimum 30-day written notice required for foreseeable FMLA leave
Nothing herein shall be construed to preclude eligible teachers from exercising their rights under the Family Medical Leave Act consistent with the policies adopted by the Board. A minimum of a thirty (30) day written notice to the Superintendent is required before a foreseeable FMLA leave is to begin.
Other
Grievance File Separation — All grievance records filed separately from personnel files
All records relating to a grievance shall be filed separately from the personnel files of the employee.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step 1: Supervisor; Step 2: Superintendent; Step 3: Board of Education; Step 4: Arbitration
STEP 1: The grievant shall present the grievance in writing using the appropriate form to the immediately involved supervisor. STEP 2: If the grievance is not resolved at Step 1, then the grievant may refer the grievance to the Superintendent. STEP 3: If the grievant is not satisfied with the grievance at Step 2, the grievance may be submitted to the Board of Education. STEP 4: If the grievant is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board contributes up to $10,000 toward medical expense benefit plan premium for 2018-2019
2018 – 2019: Up to $10,000
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board contributes up to $13,000 for 2026-2027
2026-2027: $13,000. 2027-2028: $13,500. 2028-2029: $14,000
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Board pays one-time contribution into employee HSA equal to difference between highest cost plan and HSA plan for coverage tier
Board shall pay a one-time contribution into the employee's HSA in an amount equal to the difference between the highest cost plan and the HSA plan for the coverage tier in which the employee is enrolled.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — At least one block of 30 minutes preparation time during student attendance hours for grades Pre-K through 5
On regular full school days, at least one block of preparation time shall be 30 minutes during the hours of student attendance.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Lane advancement allowed with Superintendent approval
Advancement from column to column on the salary schedule is not dependent upon enrollment in a degree program. Courses for advancement must have prior approval of the Superintendent.
Other
Life Insurance — $25,000 life insurance plus accidental death and dismemberment coverage at no cost to employee
At no cost to the employee, the Board shall provide $25,000 life insurance per employee plus accidental death and dismemberment coverage per employee
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $78,816
Salary Schedule Year 3 2016-2017 Tier 1, BS+36/MS step 38: $78,816
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $42,312
Salary Schedule Year 3 2016-2017 Tier 1, BS+36/MS step 1: $42,312
Other
Monthly Contract Administration — Representatives of Association and Superintendent meet monthly to review contract administration and resolve problems
Representatives of the Association and the Superintendent shall meet monthly to review the administration of the contract and to resolve any problems that may arise. These meetings are not intended to by-pass the grievance procedure.
Other
No Reprisals — No reprisals against employees for participating in grievance procedure
No reprisals shall be taken by the Board or administration against any employee because of the employee's participation in the grievance.
Other
No Reprisals Grievance — No reprisals shall be taken by the Board or administration against any employee because of the employee's participation in the grievance
No reprisals shall be taken by the Board or administration against any employee because of the employee's participation in the grievance.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Special education teachers may request IEP/504 workdays for paperwork
Special education teachers with IEP and/or 504 caseloads may request an IEP/504 workday to complete paperwork in the district. IEP work days shall be requested at least five (5) working days in advance.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr2 — 2.0% increase for extra duty schedule 2018-2019
2018 – 2019: 2.0% increase
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr3 — 2.0% increase for extra duty schedule 2019-2020
2019 – 2020: 2.0% increase
Other
Payroll Options — Employees may elect 20 or 24 pay schedule; direct deposit available
The Board of Education agrees to pay each employee's salary in 20 or 24 payments due and payable on the 15th day and the last working day of each month.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Three (3) days of personal leave; no more than two (2) may be used consecutively
In addition to the sick leave, each employee shall be credited with three (3) days of personal leave. No more than two (2) personal leave days may be used consecutively. If such personal days are not used during the school year, they may accumulate as sick leave days.
Other
Personnel File Access — Access limited to teacher, authorized administrative personnel, and authorized representatives of the Board
Access personnel files shall be limited to the teacher, to authorized administrative personnel, and authorized representatives of the Board.
Other
Personnel File Removal — Nothing permanently removed from personnel file except with mutual consent of teacher and Board; teacher must be notified in advance
Nothing shall be permanently removed from the personnel file except with the mutual consent of the teacher and of the Board. The teacher will be notified in advance of such removal of item(s) from his/her personnel file.
Other
Personnel File Review — Employees have right to review their personnel file with reasonable advance notice, in presence of administrator or designee, with possible Association representative present
Each teacher shall have the right, upon reasonable advance notice, to review the contents of his/her permanent personnel file. However, such review shall not be inconsistent with the performance of his/her duties or inconsistent with regular business hours. Such inspection shall take place only in the presence of an Administrator or administrative designee.
Other
Plc Meetings Max Duration — Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings shall be scheduled for no more than thirty minutes
Professional Learning Community (PLC) is defined as regularly scheduled common planning time with teaching personnel and/or administration. PLC meetings shall be scheduled for no more than thirty minutes.
Other
Professional Leave — Employees may attend professional conferences/workshops with at least one week notice; approved days taken with full pay and reimbursement
Each employee may submit a request to attend professional conferences, meetings, or workshops. At least one week's notice, in writing, shall be given by the employee. If approved by the Superintendent, day(s) will be taken with full pay and approved reimbursement for expenses incurred will be paid by the district.
Other
Released Time Grievance — Employee or Association representative released from regular assignment without loss of pay or benefits for grievance investigation or processing
Should the Board or administration require investigation or processing of any grievance which in turn requires that an employee or an Association representative be released from their regular assignment, the employee or Association representative shall be released from their regular assignment without loss of pay or benefits.
Other
Reopener Clause — Either party may reopen for changes in state funding, Evidence Based Funding, property tax freeze, or TRS pension cost shifts to local districts
The party desiring to reopen this Agreement pursuant to this clause shall provide written notice to the other party of its desire to reopen the Agreement, and identify the items to be negotiated (as limited above), and the parties shall in good faith meet to negotiate with respect to the items so identified.
Other
Retirement Eligibility Contingency — Within four years of receiving increase in excess of 6%, teacher must not retire
The employee must otherwise be eligible under this Agreement for an increase in excess of six percent (6%). Employee executes written agreement not to retire within four years of receiving increase in excess of 6%.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board pays employee contribution to TRS up to maximum of 9.0%
The Board shall pay, in addition to each employee's salary, the employee's contribution to the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System up to a maximum of 9.0% excluding the contributions to the Teachers' Health Insurance System (THIS) Fund.
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
The parties agree that any TRS creditable compensation and/or benefit increases shall not exceed the maximum amount which results in an employee's retirement annuity being fully funded by the Illinois Teacher Retirement System.
Other
Sabbatical Leave — Sabbatical leaves granted to qualified and approved employees in accordance with Illinois School Code Section 5/24-6.1
Provided members apply, are qualified and approved by the Board. Sabbatical leaves shall be granted to employees in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Section 5/24-6.1 of the Illinois School Code.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — BS, BS+9, BS+18, BS+27, BS+36/MS, BS+45/MS+9, BS+54/MS+18
Salary lanes: BS, BS+9, BS+18, BS+27, BS+36/MS, BS+45/MS+9, BS+54/MS+18 across steps 1-38
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 38 salary steps
Salary Schedule Year 3 2016-2017 Tier 1 and Tier 2 with step progression from step 1 to step 38
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Years 1-14: 12 days; Years 15+: 15 days; Employees hired on or before first day of 2000-2001 school year: 20 days annually
At the beginning of each school year, each employee shall be credited with sick leave as follows: Years 1-14 = 12 days and Years 15+ = 15 days. Employees hired on or before the first day of the 2000-2001 school year shall be credited with 20 sick leave days annually.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Unused sick days shall accumulate up to 340 days
Unused sick days shall accumulate up to 340 days. Family is defined as including but not limited to: an employee's child, stepchild, spouse, domestic partner, siblings, parents, parent in law, grandchild, grandparent, stepparent, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, and a person under the employee's legal guardianship.