Other
Agreement Duration — Agreement effective July 1, 2023 and remains in effect until June 30, 2028; automatically renewed year to year thereafter unless modified or terminated with 60 days' notice prior to annual anniversary
This Agreement shall be effective on the first day of July 2023 and shall remain in effect until the thirtieth day of June 2028. It shall be renewed automatically from year to year thereafter unless either party shall notify the other in writing at least sixty (60) calendar days prior to the annual anniversary date.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Arbitrator's decision is binding on parties; arbitrator has no authority to add, delete, or change terms of agreement
the decision of the Arbitrator shall be binding on the parties. The Arbitrator shall have no authority to add to, delete from, or change the terms of this Agreement.
Other
Assault Notification Procedure — Principal notifies Superintendent if employee assaulted or assaulted another; if assault by child, parent/guardian notified; assault defined as attempt or threat to do bodily harm; Superintendent notifies law enforcement immediately; Board Attorney informs employee of legal rights and provides Board-financed attorney for criminal prosecution
In the event a principal is notified that an employee has been assaulted or has assaulted another individual in the course of his/her employment, the principal shall notify the Superintendent. An assault is defined as an attempt or threat to do bodily harm against a specific person(s).
Other
Bargaining Unit Definition — Licensed professional staff and support staff employees; full time teaching personnel including librarians, social workers, special classroom teachers, school psychologists, certificated school nurses, non-certificated RN, full time clerical personnel, full time licensed paraprofessionals, full time health aides
The Board recognizes the Union as the sole and exclusive bargaining representative in respect to matters of salaries, fringe benefits, working conditions and professional problems for all full time teaching personnel who work in Burbank School District 111, including but not limited to, librarians, social workers, special classroom teachers.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 1/180th of yearly basic salary per day for additional days or hours at work
Any teacher who is requested by the Superintendent or his/her designee to spend any additional day(s) or hours at work for the School District shall be paid at the rate of 1/180th of his/her yearly basic salary per day.
Other
Behavioral Problem Adjustment Responsibility — Adjustment of major behavioral problems is joint responsibility of teachers and administrators; when necessary, teacher contacts principal requesting permission to remove student from class; administrators shall give teacher effective and consistent support
The adjustment of major behavioral problems is the joint responsibility of teachers and administrators. When a major behavioral problem arises, it may be necessary to remove the student or students from the class for the teacher to maintain an atmosphere in the classroom which is conducive to academic achievement.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Jury duty and witness service with full salary during school year
Employees who are required to serve on jury duty or who receive a subpoena to serve as a witness during the school year shall receive full salary.
Other
Board Agenda Union Announcements — Union shall have place on agenda for brief announcements and reports at Board Meetings and other faculty proceedings
The Union shall have a place on the agenda for brief announcements and reports at Board Meetings, general, division, departmental and other faculty meetings, institutes, orientation of teachers, meetings scheduled pursuant to Article II Section 11 (a), and other proceedings conducted with employees under the auspices of the Board.
Other
Board Meeting Union Speaker — Union President may call upon designated Union representatives to speak at Board Meetings on contract matters
The President of the Board may call upon the properly designated Union representatives to speak at Board Meetings at any time during the meeting on matters that relate to the contract.
Other
Board Policy Changes Notice — Proposed changes in school board policy affecting teachers shared with School Relations Committee via email; all staff given access to School Policy online
Proposed changes in school board policy that affect teachers will be shared with the School Relations Committee via email unless such change is required by law. All staff shall be provided access to the School Policy online. An email will be sent to all staff anytime a change is made to the policy manual.
Leave
Break Periods — Two 15-minute break periods each day
There are two 15-minute break periods each day in the office as mutually agreed to by the supervisor and employee.
Other
Building Committee Monthly Meeting — Administrator of each building shall meet at least once per month with Union Building Committee
An administrator of each building shall meet at least once a month, upon reasonable notice, with the Union Building Committee. The committee will be comprised of the building representatives and the administrator.
Compensation
Classroom Load Reduction — Board will endeavor to reduce classroom load to maximum of 25 students as building space becomes available in all grade levels
The Board of Education will endeavor to reduce classroom load to a maximum of twenty-five (25) students as building space becomes available in all grade levels.
Leave
Clerical Holidays — 14 paid holidays for 12-month clerical employees
Each clerical employee shall be granted a day off with pay on each of the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President's Day, Casimir Pulaski's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth (12-month only), July Fourth (12-month only), Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Day Before Christmas, Christmas Day, Day Before New Year's Day.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Two regularly scheduled meetings per month beyond regular school hours; no limitations on scope; meetings not to exceed 45 minutes; not scheduled on Monday or Friday; schedule established by June 1
Teachers will be required to attend two regularly scheduled meetings per month beyond the regular school hours. There shall be no limitations on the scope of these meetings. The meeting will not exceed forty-five (45) minutes in length.
Other
Curriculum Council Participation — Teachers participate in curriculum council committees, compensated with hourly stipend for work after school hours
Teachers who serve on such committees shall be paid for such work done after school hours with a stipend computed from the set hourly rate. Teachers will not be paid for attending the regularly scheduled Curriculum Council meetings.
Other
Custodial Equipment Furnished — All necessary equipment and uniforms shall be furnished by the Employer for the required performance of custodial duties
All necessary equipment and uniforms shall be furnished by the Employer for the required performance of custodial duties. Non-electrical operated hand tools of the carpenter, plumbing and electricians' trade necessary for the performance of duties as outlined under 'Custodial Responsibilities shall be furnished by the employee.
Other
Custodial Physical Requirements — Custodians shall be able to: lift reasonable items and equipment; climb a 6 ft. ladder; operate district equipment and vehicles
Custodians shall be able to physically perform duties: 1. Be physically able to lift reasonable items and equipment associated with this position 2. Be able to climb a 6 ft. ladder 3. Operate district equipment and vehicles
Other
Custodial Stranger Reporting — Report presence of strangers to the principal when children are present in school or question their activities or call the police when school is not in session
Custodial employees observing strangers in the school building or on the school grounds are to report their presence to the principal when children are present in school or question their activities or call the police when school is not in session for both the safety of the children and for the protection of the school and its property.
Other
Data Management System Staff Development — Staff development provided before staff required to use data management system components; district establishes ongoing staff development cycle and implementation timelines; grade book aspect mandatory for grades 3-8
Staff development will be provided before staff are required to use any component of the data management system. The grade book aspect of the program will be mandatory for grades 3-8.
Evaluation
Deficiency Reports — Three written reports on specific responsibilities not being performed within 12 months may constitute just cause for discharge
When three (3) reports are written on one employee within a twelve (12) month period, this may be just cause for discharge of the employee.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Paraprofessionals: 9% of single premium for 2026-2027
Paraprofessionals (Classroom, Media and Health Aides) 2026 - 2027: 9% of the single 10% of the family health premium
Other
Employee Self Organization Rights — Employees have right of self-organization for purposes of representation and right to join or not join lawful organizations of their choice
Employees of District 111 shall have the right of self-organization for purposes of representation and shall also have the right to join or not to join such lawful organizations of their choice.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — At least one formal and one informal observation every three years for tenured teachers at proficient or better rating
Tenured teachers shall receive at least one formal and one informal observation every three (3) years as long as they are performing at a proficient or better rating.
Evaluation
Evaluation Steps — Four rating categories: Excellent, Proficient, Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory
The evaluation will have four rating categories: 1. Excellent 2. Proficient 3. Needs Improvement 4. Unsatisfactory
Grievance
Grievance Definition — Grievance means alleged violation, misinterpretation, or misapplication of any provision of agreement; shall be in writing on appropriate forms; or unfair/inequitable treatment contrary to established procedure or practice
A grievance shall mean that there has been an alleged violation, misinterpretation, or misapplication of any provision of this agreement and shall be placed in writing on the appropriate forms.
Grievance
Grievance First Stage Timeline — Grievance must be filed within 10 working days of aggrieved becoming aware of grievance; principal or administrator shall make decision and communicate in writing within 10 working days
The filing of the grievance at the first stage must be within ten (10) working days of the aggrieved becoming aware of the grievance. The principal or other administrator shall make such decision and communicate it in writing within ten (10) working days.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-stage grievance procedure: first stage with principal, second stage with superintendent, third stage with Board of Education, fourth stage with arbitration
In the event a grievance has not been satisfactorily resolved at the first stage, the aggrieved bargaining unit member, or his/her Union designee, shall file within ten (10) working days... Fourth step of impartial and/or expedited arbitration.
Other
Inclement Weather Closure Notification — When schools closed due to inclement weather, every effort made to notify staff before 6AM; employees notified at least one hour before contractual start time will not be compensated; support staff required to work not docked for tardiness
When schools are closed due to inclement weather conditions, every effort will be made to notify staff before 6AM. Employees who are notified at least one hour before their contractual start time will not be compensated for time, travel, or work.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — 7 hour 5 minute day, inclusive of duty free lunch, with 15 minutes for staff collaboration and training
Teachers shall work in a continuous seven (7) hour, five (5) minute day, inclusive of a duty free lunch period. Fifteen (15) minutes of the school day shall be used for staff collaboration and training, student supervision and parent contact.
Insurance
Insurance Continuation — Insurance maintained at employee expense for full cost as long as employee total days on leave does not exceed 365 days
Insurance will be maintained at the employee's expense for the full cost of the insurance as long as the employee's total number of days on leave does not exceed 365 days.
Other
Internal Substitute Stipend — Internal substitute stipend based on 3/4 of the set hourly rate per class period
The Internal (per class period) Substitute Stipend shall be based on 3/4 of the set hourly Rate.
Other
Job Sharing Allowed — Two full-time tenured bargaining unit members may share single position with written proposal
Two full-time tenured bargaining unit members interested in sharing a single position during the coming school year shall develop a written proposal and shall submit it to the Superintendent for consideration.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — The Board shall provide opportunities for bargaining unit members to express desires for changes in assignment recognizing that an optimum educational environment includes a bargaining unit member working within the area of his/her special competence
The Board shall provide opportunities for bargaining unit members to express their desires for changes in assignment recognizing that an optimum educational environment includes a bargaining unit member who is working within the area of his/her special competence.
Leave
Lunch Break Admin — 60 minute duty-free non-compensated lunch period
There will be a duty-free non-compensated sixty (60) minute lunch period each day for Administration Office employees. The staff member's lunch hour must be approved by their immediate supervisor.
Leave
Lunch Period Secretaries Before After School — 30-minute duty-free non-compensated lunch for week before/after school
The hours during the week before school starts and the week after school closes will be from 7:15 am to 2:45 pm. The secretaries will receive a 30-minute duty free non - compensated lunch.
Compensation
Mileage Reimbursement Rate — Reimbursed at rate equal to non-taxable rate for mileage reimbursement established by Federal Government
Employees who are authorized to use private automobiles for school business shall be reimbursed at a rate equal to the non-taxable rate for mileage reimbursement established by the Federal Government.
Other
Modification Negotiation Timeline — If notice to modify, change, amend or terminate is given, negotiations shall begin not later than 30 calendar days prior to annual anniversary date
In the event such notice to modify, change, amend or terminate this Agreement, negotiations shall begin not later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the annual anniversary date of the Agreement or until such further date as the parties may jointly agree.
Other
National Board Certification Bonus — 10% salary differential for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards or National Certified School Psychologist credential
Teachers who obtain National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification from the National Board in Washington D.C. or School Psychologists who obtain the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential shall receive a salary differential of ten percent (10%).
Other
No Union Membership Requirement — No preference or discrimination in hiring, assignment or transfer because of membership in employee organization; no employee required to hold membership or contribute to political party as condition of employment
There shall be no preference or discrimination in hiring, assignment or transfer of employees because of membership in any employee's organization. No employee shall be required to hold membership in any organization or to contribute directly or indirectly to any political party.
Other
Non Discrimination Employee — Board agrees to continue policy of not discriminating against employee on basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, political activities not in opposition to democratic principles, or membership/participation in Southwest Suburban Federation of Teachers Council 111 Local 943
The Board agrees to continue the policy of not discriminating against any employee on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex or marital status, participation in political activities not in opposition to democratic principles.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Extra service compensation stipend for 2023-2024 school year
The stipend will be established by multiplying the number of hours worked times $41.50 (2023-2024 school year); $43.00 (2024-2025 school year); and $45.00 (2025-2026 school year and 2026-2027 school year).
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr2 — Extra service compensation stipend for 2024-2025 school year
The stipend will be established by multiplying the number of hours worked times $41.50 (2023-2024 school year); $43.00 (2024-2025 school year); and $45.00 (2025-2026 school year and 2026-2027 school year).
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr3 — Extra service compensation stipend for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years
The stipend will be established by multiplying the number of hours worked times $41.50 (2023-2024 school year); $43.00 (2024-2025 school year); and $45.00 (2025-2026 school year and 2026-2027 school year).
Compensation
Paraprofessional Substitute Rate — Seventy-five percent of the hourly set rate for each period taught
When a licensed paraprofessional substitutes for a teacher (other than providing a plan time for the teacher they are assigned to) they will be paid seventy-five percent of the hourly set rate for each period they teach.
Leave
Paraprofessionals Holidays — 10 paid holidays for full-time paraprofessionals
Each full-time paraprofessional (classroom, media and health aide) shall be granted a day off with pay on each of the following holidays: Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Martin Luther King's Birthday, Casimir Pulaski's Birthday, Good Friday, President's Day, Memorial Day.
Compensation
Paraprofessionals Pay Basis — Computed on the basis of 190 working days in the year
The pay of full-time paraprofessionals (classroom, media and health aides) will be computed on the basis of 190 working days in the year. If such employee is docked at any time, pay adjustments shall be based upon the per diem rate of 1/190th of his/her salary.
Workday
Paraprofessionals Workday Hours — 8-hour day/40 hours per week, inclusive of 45-minute non-compensated duty-free lunch
The hours for paraprofessionals will be a continuous 8-hour day/40 hours per week, inclusive of a non-compensated 45 minute duty-free lunch period.
Other
Parent Complaint Conference Procedure — Parent complaint directed to employee first; no action initiated until parent-employee conference scheduled; conference sequence: parent-employee-principal, parent-employee-principal-Superintendent, parent-employee-principal-Board; employee has representation rights; written summary within three days
When the parent brings a complaint to any administrator regarding an employee, the parent will be directed to meet with the employee first. No action against an employee shall be initiated by the Administration until a scheduled parent-employee conference has taken place.
Workday
Parent Teacher Conference Schedule — Two consecutive days annually with specified schedule: Day One has children in school half day, 1 hour duty-free lunch, 3 hours parent conferences, 1 hour dinner, 3 hours parent conferences; Day Two has half-day teacher inservice, 45 min duty-free lunch, 3 hours parent conferences, 1 hour dinner, 3 hours parent conferences. Staff given one school day off as compensation.
Teachers will participate in Parent/Guardian/Teacher Conferences as per the following schedule: Day One Conference: Children in school a half day, 1 Hour (45 min. IJHS) Duty-free lunch, 3 hours Parent Conferences, 1 hour Dinner, 3 hours Parent Conferences.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Child-rearing leave for tenured teachers or support staff employed at least two years; may request leave not to exceed balance of school semester plus one additional school year
A child-rearing leave of absence for the purpose of child bearing and/or child rearing, without pay, shall be granted upon request to tenured teachers or in the case of support staff employees to those who have been employed for at least two years.
Leave
Probationary Period Days — New employees hired on trial basis for 180 calendar days without grievance procedure rights
All new employees will be hired on a trial basis for one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days. Said employees shall not have the services of the grievance procedure for this probationary period.
Other
Prohibition Unfair Labor Practices — Violation of agreement for Board, Superintendent, person with supervisory authority to use powers, privileges or status to hinder or discourage lawful activities of employee organization
It shall be a violation of this Agreement for any member of the Board or the Superintendent of Schools, or any person having supervisory authority in the school or any person acting either individually or collectively to use the powers, privileges, or status attendant with his/her position.
Retirement
Retirement Alteration Protection — If any retirement incentive provision is altered or limited, terms shall be of no force and effect; parties shall immediately negotiate payment or satisfaction in a manner that would not violate, be inconsistent with, or in conflict with applicable law
If the provision of any retirement incentive set forth in this Agreement is altered or limited in any way, or requires the payment of any new, additional or one-time Board contribution, penalty or other payment, then the terms and provisions of this Agreement providing such incentive shall be of no force and effect.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Teachers transferred due to decreased pupil enrollment have right to return to original school in reverse order if opening exists before first day of student attendance
Teachers transferred because of decreased pupil enrollment shall have the right to return to their original school in the reverse order in which they were transferred out provided there exists an opening before the first day of student attendance
Compensation
Salary Payment Frequency — Bi-monthly per the pay calendar as developed by the Business Office
Employees will be paid bi-monthly per the pay calendar as developed by the Business Office.
Compensation
Salary Payment Schedule — Twenty-four (24) pay period, bi-monthly basis
Salary will be paid on a twenty-four (24) pay period, bi-monthly basis. Any retiring employee will receive the balance of payments in the last check issued.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Salary paid on 24 pay period basis per schedule in Appendix
Salary shall be paid on a twenty-four (24) pay period basis.
Other
School Mail Union Materials — School mail and mailboxes may be used to disseminate officially identified Union materials within District without special approval
The school mail and mailboxes may be used to facilitate the dissemination of officially identified Union materials within District 111 without special approval.
Other
School Psychologist Salary — School Psychologists paid at 111% of teachers' salary schedule
School psychologists will be paid based on the teachers' salary schedule times 111%.