Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Not explicitly stated in these pages; Board decides grievance within 40 calendar days
At the option of the Board of Education, it may decide to hear the appeal or designate one of its members as hearing officer. Board shall decide grievance no later than forty (40) calendar days after receipt.
Other
Assault Procedures — Promptly reported to Building Principal
Any case of assault upon an Employee shall be promptly reported to the Building Principal.
Other
Assignment Notice Deadline — Written notice of building/class/subject assignment changes for forthcoming year not later than May 15th, except emergencies
All teachers shall be given written notice of any changes in their building assignments, class and/or subject assignments, for the forthcoming year not later than May 15th, except in an emergency, as determined by the Administration.
Other
Assignment Replacement Schedule — If emergency causes need to hire replacement staff over summer, Administration will use reasonable attempts to complete building schedules prior to July 1st
Barring such emergencies and recognizing the need to possibly hire replacement staff over the summer, the Administration will use reasonable attempts to complete building schedules prior to July 1st.
Other
Association Leave Conference — Association President or designee excused for conferences not to exceed 5 days per school term without loss of salary
In the event that the Association desires to send the President or designee to conferences, the President or designee may be excused upon approval of the Superintendent for an aggregate total not to exceed five (5) days in any school term without loss of salary.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BA to BA+15 minimum salary for 5-10 years service
At the Start of 2026-2027 School Year: Service Years in District 95: 5-10, BA to BA+15: $55,000
Other
Bargaining Unit Definition — Full-time: 30 hours/week; School Year: 175 days + 1 institute day; 10 Month: 175 days + institute + 20 summer work days
Full-time – Bargaining Unit Members who is employed at least thirty (30) hours per week. School Year Bargaining Member/Employee - at least 175 days plus one institute day. 10 Month Employee - 175 days, institute days, 20 summer work-days.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Greater of one-time adjustment or 4.5% increase to base salary
For the 2026–2027 school year, each teacher shall receive the greater of: (a) the one-time adjustment to base salary reflected in the chart below, or (b) a 4.5% increase to base salary.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 5% increase to base salary
For the 2027–2028 and 2028–2029 school years, each teacher shall receive a 5% increase to base salary. The same percentage increase shall apply to all teachers covered under this Agreement.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 5% increase to base salary
For the 2027–2028 and 2028–2029 school years, each teacher shall receive a 5% increase to base salary.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Three (3) days absence due to death in immediate family without loss of salary
A teacher is granted three (3) days of absence due to a death in the immediate family without loss of salary nor use of sick leave or personal leave benefits.
Other
Board Management Prerogatives — Board has responsibility and authority to manage all operations and activities of School District limited only by lawful Agreement provisions
TAB acknowledges that the Board has the responsibility and authority to manage and direct, on behalf of the public, all of the operations and activities of the School District to the full extent provided by law, limited only by the lawful provisions of this Agreement.
Other
Board Rights Reservation — All terms and conditions of employment not covered or altered by Agreement remain subject to Board's exclusive direction and control
All terms and conditions of employment, not covered or altered by this Agreement, shall continue to be subject to the Board's exclusive direction and control and shall not be the subject of negotiations during the life of this Agreement.
Other
Calendar Collaboration — Superintendent and TAB executive board develop proposed school calendar; submitted to Board for approval prior to March meeting; Board has final responsibility
The Superintendent and TAB executive board member(s) shall meet to develop the proposed school calendar. The Superintendent shall submit the proposed calendar to the Board for approval prior to a March meeting of the Board. The Board has final responsibility for establishing the school calendar.
Other
Changing Board Policy — Before Board adopts policies due to unfunded mandates affecting wages/hours/conditions, TAB must be consulted
Before the Board adopts/revises any policy or procedure, due to a waiver of unfunded mandates, which affects employees' wages, hours, or other terms and conditions of employment, opportunity shall be given to TAB to consult
Workday
Class Demographics Review — Class Demographics Review Committee meeting to occur within 20 school days of written request
The committee meeting will occur during the contractual day, within twenty (20) school days of the teacher's written request for a meeting.
Other
Class Demographics Review Committee — Committee meeting within 20 school days of teacher's written request
A Class Demographics Review Committee consisting of the building Principal, the Special Education Supervisor, and two teachers from the building, will be established to consider options on how to address support for students, for any classroom where the need is considered necessary by the classroom teacher. The committee meeting will occur during the contractual day, within twenty (20) school days of the teacher's written request for a meeting.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Teacher compensation reduced proportionally if less than 180 days worked
A teacher's compensation shall be reduced proportionally (1/180) if the amount of time (irrespective of paid leave) worked by a teacher is less than 180 days.
Other
Contract Duration — Agreement effective August 24, 2026 through last day before first day of school in 2029
This Agreement shall be effective August 24, 2026 and continue in effect until the last day before the first (1st) day of school in 2029.
Workday
Curriculum Night Hours — Required to attend one curriculum night not to exceed 1.5 hours
All teachers shall be required to attend one curriculum night not to exceed one and one half (1.5) hours in length. The date and times for the curriculum night will be determined with input from TAB and the Administration.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — 100% of premium for single dental coverage
Dental Coverage: 100% of premium for single coverage
Workday
Departure From Building — Teacher may be permitted to leave upon notification submitted to and approved by Building Principal
A teacher may be permitted to leave upon notification, submitted to, and approved by the Building Principal.
Workday
Dismissal Days 2026 2027 — 2026-2027 school year: no early dismissal days, 12 hours beyond school day staff development work required
During the 2026-2027 school year, each teacher (full and part-time) will complete a total of twelve (12) hours beyond the school day of staff development work each school year.
Workday
Dismissal Days 2027 2028 — 2027-2028: three 1:30-3:00 p.m. dismissal days; remaining hours after regular school day, not exceeding 12 hours annually
During the 2027-2028 school year, three (3) 1:30–3:00 p.m. dismissal days shall be added. Remaining hours shall be completed after the regular school day and shall not exceed twelve (12) hours annually, inclusive of the hours during early dismissal days.
Workday
Dismissal Days 2028 2029 — 2028-2029: four 1:30-3:00 p.m. dismissal days; remaining hours after regular school day, not exceeding 12 hours annually
During the 2028 - 2029 school year, four (4) 1:30–3:00 p.m. dismissal days shall be added. Remaining hours shall be completed after the regular school day and shall not exceed twelve (12) hours annually, inclusive of the hours during early dismissal days.
Other
Dues Deduction Timing — Dues deductions paid to TAB by Board no later than ten days following deduction
Dues deductions shall be paid to TAB by the Board no later than ten (10) days following deduction.
Workday
Duty Free Lunch Period — Teacher entitled to duty-free lunch period equal to that of student administration deems necessary; if held during lunch, compensation per Appendix B or rescheduled duty-free lunch
During each workday, the teacher shall be entitled to a duty-free lunch period equal to that of the student administration deems it necessary to hold a meeting or assign a duty during a teacher's duty-free lunch period.
Workday
Emergency Days Makeup — Days made up result of emergency days scheduled same amount of time as original missed day; notification by May 1st or soon after
Any days to be made up as a result of the use of emergency days will be scheduled the same amount of time as the original missed day(s). Notification regarding make-up days must be made by May 1st, or as soon as is administratively possible.
Other
Employee Suspension Demtion Discharge Representation — Employee charged with misconduct shall be represented by Association with at least 48-hour notice of charges prior to meeting or hearing
Any Employee charged with misconduct, neglect, or violation, which may lead to his/her suspension, demotion, or discharge shall have the right to be represented by the Association... Prior to scheduling any such meeting or hearing, the Employee will be given reasonable at least a forty-eight hour (48) notice.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Non-tenured teachers participate in evaluation cycle each year
Each non-tenured teacher will participate in the evaluation cycle each year of non-tenured status. A minimum of two formative observations shall be required.
Workday
Evening Curriculum Night Compensation — One curriculum night not to exceed 1.5 hours; compensation at $45 per hour for additional evening work
All teachers shall be required to attend one curriculum night not to exceed one and one half (1.5) hours in length. Any teachers required to work evenings beyond this requirement will be compensated at a rate of $45 per hour.
Workday
Evening Work Compensation — Teachers required to work evenings beyond curriculum night requirement compensated at $45 per hour
Any teachers required to work evenings beyond this requirement will be compensated at a rate of $45 per hour.
Grievance
Grievance Filing Deadline — Grievance must be filed within 20 days from time of original occurrence
Any grievance must be filed within twenty (20) days from the time of the original occurrence.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: informal resolution, Step I (principal), Step II (superintendent), Step III (board), Step IV (arbitration)
STEP IV: If the grievance is not resolved satisfactorily to the grievant and TAB after the third step, TAB may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration through the American Arbitration Association.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — EE/Child and Medical Family coverage at 65% of premium cost
EE/Child PPO and HMO: 65% of premium cost. Medical Family PPO: the equivalent of 65% of EE/Child PPO.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Medical single coverage PPO/HMO at 90% of premium cost
Medical single coverage PPO: 90% of premium cost. Medical single coverage HMO: 90% of premium cost.
Leave
Holidays — Thanksgiving Friday, December 24, December 31, July 4
Twelve (12) month Employees will be granted the following Holidays with compensation: Thanksgiving Friday, December 24, December 31, July 4
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Board reimburses up to $11,200 annually for HRA health reimbursement arrangement
The Board shall reimburse any Employee who elects to participate in this program up to $11,200 annually (July 1 – June 30) for the Employee's own qualified medical expenses or the qualified medical expenses of the Employee's spouse and/or dependents.
Other
Impasse Procedures — If impasse reached, parties jointly request mediator from FMCS; if unavailable within 3 weeks, select from AAA list; costs split equally
If any impasse in negotiations is reached, as defined under the IELRA, the parties shall jointly request the appointment of a mediator from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS). If the appointment of a mediator by FMCS cannot be made within three (3) weeks, the parties shall select a mediator from a list provided by the American Arbitration Association.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Preparation time minimum 270 minutes per week, with at least 200 minutes unscheduled and minimum 70 minutes on common plan time
Preparation periods for all teachers will be no less than two hundred-seventy (270) minutes per week, with a minimum of two hundred (200) minutes being unscheduled, individualized plan time and a minimum of seventy (70) minutes on common plan time.
Workday
Internal Substitution Compensation — Forfeiture of preparation period for internal substitution compensated at pro-rata basis of $45 per hour
Forfeiture of a teacher's preparation period for internal substitution shall be compensated at a pro-rata basis of $45 per hour.
Other
Involuntary Transfer Notice — Involuntarily transferred teacher given written notice including reasons at least 14 working days prior to transfer when possible
Any teacher involuntarily transferred shall be given written notice, including reasons, at least fourteen (14) working days prior to being transferred, when possible.
Other
Jury Duty — Without loss of pay upon submission of proof
An Employee required to serve on jury duty shall do so without loss of pay provided the Employee submits proof of such service.
Other
Just Cause Discipline — No discipline without just cause
No Employee shall be disciplined without just cause. Discipline includes, but is not limited to: warnings, reprimands, suspensions, reductions in rank, loss of professional advantage and discharges.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — BA+15, BA+30, MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45, MA+60 lanes with advancement stipends
BA and MA lane advancements are added to the base salary to formulate the total base salary. A teacher with prior hours to a MA degree will be placed at MA 0 once obtaining a MA degree.
Other
Liability Indemnification — Board provides indemnification and protection per School Code
In accordance with applicable provisions of the School Code, the Board shall provide indemnification and protection for claims, suits, and liability against the Employee.
Workday
Lunch Period Duty Free — Duty-free lunch period equal to that of students
During each workday, the teacher shall be entitled to a duty-free lunch period equal to that of the students. Teachers who accept lunchroom supervision assignments shall be compensated as provided in Appendix B of this Agreement.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — MA+60 degree, 5 years experience maximum salary
Initial Teacher Placement Schedule 2023-2026: MA60, 5 credited years: $67,540
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MA or higher minimum salary for 5-10 years service
At the Start of 2026-2027 School Year: Service Years in District 95: 5-10, MA or higher: $66,500
Other
Negotiations Authority — Parties pledge representatives clothed with necessary power and authority to make proposals, consider proposals, and make concessions
The parties mutually pledge that their representatives will be clothed with a necessary power and authority to make proposals, consider proposals, and make concessions in the course of negotiations.
Other
Negotiations Commencement — Board and TAB agree to begin negotiations over Successor Agreement not later than March 15th of last year of Agreement
Not later than March 15th of the last year of this Agreement, the Board and TAB agree to begin negotiations over a Successor Agreement.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Post-retirement payment of $1,250 per year for each year of employment, not to exceed $30,000
Any teacher who has served District #95 for at least fifteen (15) years of full-time service will be provided a post-retirement payment of $1,250 per year for each year of employment within District #95, not to exceed $30,000.
Workday
Parent Teacher Conference Hours — Two fall formal parent-teacher conference days: one on-site 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., one virtual not exceeding 6 hours
One (1) on-site, in-person conference day scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. One (1) off-site, virtual conference day not to exceed six (6) hours. Neither conference day will go beyond 7:00 p.m.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Full-time teachers: 3 days personal business or emergency leave without loss of pay
Each full-time teacher shall be entitled to three (3) days of personal business or emergency leave without loss of pay for matters which cannot be handled during non-school hours.
Other
Personnel File Access — Materials placed in teacher personnel file must be provided to teacher within ten school days of receipt, excluding law/regulation-required items
any material placed in a teacher's personnel file, excluding those items maintained in the teacher's file as required by law or regulation (e.g., transcripts, physical exams, copies of certification, etc.) shall be provided to and signed by the teacher within ten (10) school days
Other
Personnel File Signature — Materials in personnel file must be signed by teacher within 10 school days of receipt
any material placed in a teacher's personnel file shall be attached to said material. Effective the 2010-11 school year, any material placed in a teacher's personnel file, excluding those items maintained in the teacher's personnel file as required by law or regulation shall be provided to and signed by the teacher within ten (10) school days
Other
Pertinent Information Sharing — Board agrees to provide TAB information normally prepared for collective bargaining and grievance processing, including financial reports and budget
The Board agrees to make available to TAB normally prepared information to be used in collective bargaining and grievance processing, provided it does not cause hardship on the office staff.
Workday
Preparation Time Minutes — 270 minutes per week minimum with 200 minutes unscheduled and 70 minutes common plan time
During the student attendance day, preparation periods for all teachers will be no less than two hundred-seventy (270) minutes per week, with a minimum of two hundred (200) minutes being unscheduled, unassigned, individualized plan time and a minimum of seventy (70) minutes on common plan time.
Other
Recognition Statement — Board recognizes Brookfield Educational Service Personnel/IEA-NEA as sole and exclusive bargaining representative for non-certified employees, exclusive of supervisors
Board of Education of District #95 Brookfield recognizes Brookfield Educational Service Personnel/IEA-NEA as sole and exclusive bargaining representative for non-certified employees, exclusive of supervisors.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Pension adjustment of $10.00 per day of unused sick leave
Employees leaving the district by virtue of retirement after at least five (5) years of employment shall receive an adjustment of $10.00 for each day of unused sick leave.