Other
Additional Bargaining Waived — Board and Association waive for term of Agreement any right to re-negotiate any portion of this Agreement or negotiate any other subject or matter during contract term
the Board and the Association, for the term of this Agreement, each waive any right which may otherwise exist, to re-negotiate any portion of this Agreement or negotiate any other subject or matter during the term of this Agreement.
Other
Additional Duties Compensation — Hourly rate of entry level base teaching salary (BS at step 0), adjusted annually
Any additional duties that require the teacher's services during non-contracted times, during the 180 day year contract period, whether requested (formally and in writing) or directed (formally and in writing) by Administrators, will be compensated at the hourly rate of the entry level base teaching salary (BS at step 0), adjusted annually.
Compensation
Additional Duties Hourly Rate — entry level base teaching salary (BS at step 1), adjusted annually
Any additional duties that require the educator's services during non-contracted times, during the 180 day year contract period, whether requested (formally and in writing) or directed (formally and in writing) by Administrators, will be compensated at the hourly rate of the entry level base teaching salary (BS at step 1), adjusted annually.
Other
Agreement Effective Date — July 1, 2016
This professional agreement and salary schedules shall be effective as of July 1, 2016; provided agreement may be reopened for negotiation if Byron Nuclear Power Station owner announces closure decision.
Other
Agreement Effective Dates — This professional agreement and salary schedule shall be effective as of July 1, 2012 and shall continue in effect through June 30, 2013
This professional agreement and salary schedule shall be effective as of July 1, 2012 and shall continue in effect through June 30, 2013; provided, however, that this agreement may be reopened for further negotiation.
Other
Agreement Full Complete Understanding — Terms and conditions represent full and complete understanding and commitment; may be altered, changed, added, deleted, or modified only through voluntary mutual consent of parties in written amendment
The terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement represent the full and complete understanding and commitment between the parties hereto. The terms and conditions may be altered, changed, added to, deleted from, or modified only through the voluntary, mutual consent of the parties in written amendment.
Other
Alternative Retirement Arrangements — Board may offer alternative retirement incentive programs negotiated individually
The Board may offer alternative retirement incentive programs to staff members, not in excess of any other retirement benefits mentioned herein. Such retirement incentives shall be negotiated on an individual basis with the retiring staff member, a representative from the BEA, a representative of the employee, and the Board.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association
If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step III, it may be submitted to final and binding arbitration through the American Arbitration Association.
Other
Assignment Change Emergency — In emergency, assignment change possible without 30-day notice; employee notified promptly and may discuss reassignment with supervisor within 10 days
In the event a change in an employee's assignment is deemed necessary, in the exercise of the Superintendent's discretion, then the employee shall be notified of the change as promptly as circumstances permit.
Other
Assignment Notice Days — Educational support personnel given notice of assignment changes at least 30 days prior to start of new assignment for school year
Educational support personnel, with the exception of bus drivers, will be given notice of any change in their assignments for the forthcoming work year at least 30 days prior to the date when duties for the new assignment are to be assumed.
Other
Association Building Meetings — Association and representatives have right to use school buildings for Association meetings with prior approval
The Association and its representatives shall have the right to use school buildings for meetings of the Byron Educational Support Personnel Association, so long as the Association secures prior approval from the Superintendent or his designee.
Other
Association Business Hours — Duly authorized representatives may transact Association business at reasonable times not affecting school schedule
Duly authorized representatives of the Byron Educational Support Personnel Association shall have the right to transact official Association business on school property at reasonable times, provided such times do not affect the normal school schedule or operation thereof.
Other
Association Business On School Property — Association representatives permitted to transact Association business on school property provided transaction does not interrupt educational process or timely performance of professional duties
Representatives of the Association shall be permitted to transact Association business on school property, provided that the transaction of such business does not interrupt the educational process or in any way interfere with the timely performance of professional duties.
Other
Association Conference Attendance — Association representatives sent to local, state, or optional conferences shall be excused without loss of salary, professional days, personal days, or sick days, for collective total of 2 days, plus additional 2 days if Association pays substitute cost
In the event that the Association desires to send one or more representatives to local, state, or optional conferences or on other business pertinent to Association affairs, the representative(s) shall be excused without loss of salary, professional days, personal days, or sick days, for a collective total of two (2) days and an additional collective total of two (2) days if the Association pays the cost of a substitute.
Other
Association Conference Days — Association representatives excused 2 days without loss of salary for conferences; additional 2 days if Association pays substitute cost
Representatives shall be excused without loss of salary, professional days, personal days, or sick days, for a collective total of two (2) days and an additional collective total of two (2) days if the Association pays the cost of a substitute.
Other
Association Conference Leave — Association representatives excused without loss of salary for conferences/meetings; collective total of 2 days, plus additional 2 days if Association pays substitute cost
In the event that the Association desires to send one or more representatives to local, state, or national conferences or on other business pertinent to Association affairs, the representative(s) shall be excused without loss of salary, professional days, personal days, or sick days, for a collective total of two (2) days and an additional collective total of two days if the Association pays the cost of a substitute.
Other
Association Leave — Association may send representatives to conferences; three days excused without loss of salary plus two additional days if substitute cost paid by Association
In the event the Association desires to send one or more representatives to local, state, or national conferences or other business pertinent to Association affairs, the representative(s) shall be excused without loss of salary or personal days, for a collective total of three (3) days.
Leave
Association Leave Additional Days — Two additional days if Association pays substitute cost
In the event the Association desires to send one or more representatives to local, state, or national conferences or other business pertinent to Association affairs, the representative(s) shall be excused without loss of salary or personal days, for a collective total of three (3) days and an additional collective total of two (2) days if the Association pays the cost of a substitute.
Leave
Association Leave Days — Three collective days for Association representatives to conferences
In the event the Association desires to send one or more representatives to local, state, or national conferences or other business pertinent to Association affairs, the representative(s) shall be excused without loss of salary or personal days, for a collective total of three (3) days.
Other
Association Mailbox Use — Association has right to use employees' mailboxes for communications with designated building representative oversight
The Association shall have the right to use the employees' mailboxes in each school building for communications to employees provided, however, that the Association shall designate an individual in each building who will assume the responsibility for the distribution of such communications.
Other
Association Material Distribution — Subject to reasonable restrictions on time and place, Association shall have right to distribute printed materials in each District building, use School interschool/e-mail service, and distribute materials in educator mailboxes; may have bulletin board in faculty room
Subject to reasonable restrictions as to time and place, the Association shall have the right to distribute printed Association materials in each District building, the right to use the School District's interschool or e-mail service for Association purposes (subject to the District's acceptable use policy), and the right to distribute Association material in educator's mailboxes. The Association may have a bulletin board in each faculty room.
Other
Association Meeting Notice — Association president or designee shall be given written notice of any regular or special Board meeting at least 48 hours prior to scheduled meeting time
The president of the Association or his/her designee shall be given written notice of any regular or special meeting of the Board together with a copy of the agenda or statement of purpose of such meeting at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled time of such meeting.
Other
Association Meeting Space — Board shall make available rooms for employee notices and bulletin board space for Association activities
The Board shall make available in each school building, in rooms for employee notices, bulletin board space for official notices of: (a) Association activities; and (b) matters of Association concern.
Other
Association Representation Meetings — Hours advance notice required before evaluative or disciplinary meeting
When any educator is required to appear before an administrator/supervisor or the Board concerning any matter which is evaluative or disciplinary in nature, the educator shall be given at least 24 hours written notice of the reasons for such meeting or interview.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Bachelor's degree, Step 11, no TRS
Step 11, B lane: $62,521 (Contract Year 2026-2027 Salary without Employee TRS)
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Bachelor's degree, Step 1, no TRS
Step 1, B lane: $47,051 (Contract Year 2026-2027 Salary without Employee TRS)
Other
Bargaining Unit Definition — Part-time employees refers to educators employed, on average, less than fifty percent (50%) of the instructional/student contact minutes for their assigned attendance center
For the purposes of this Agreement, part-time employees refers to educators employed, on average, less than fifty percent (50%) of the instructional/student contact minutes for their assigned attendance center.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Salary increases determined by vertical step advancement and lane placement based on education and approved credits
Horizontal placement on the salary schedule will be determined based on the degree held and/or license held and approved credits at the time of employment, as well as approved credits earned during employment.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Contract Year 2028-2029 salary increase
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Contract Year 2029-2030 salary increase
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr4 — 30 cents per hour annual increase FY26
FY26, 30 cents
Compensation
Base Salary Schedule — Educator salaries determined based on combination of acceptable years of experience and education per salary schedule attached as Appendix A
Educator salaries shall be determined based on the combination of acceptable years of experience and education as per the salary schedule attached as Appendix A to this Agreement.
Other
Benefit Reduction Notice — Board must give Association 90 days written notice prior to reducing benefits of employment; prior to reducing positions and replacing with subcontracted personnel, 60 days notice required
Prior to taking any action to reduce benefits of employment provided by Board policy, the Board will give the Association ninety (90) days written notice and bargain the impact of that decision.
Leave
Bereavement Days — 3 days paid bereavement leave for death in immediate family
In the event of a death in the Immediate Family, each employee will be granted up to 3 days off with compensation. For purposes of this paragraph 7.0 only, Immediate Family shall include parents, spouse, brothers, sisters, children, grandparents, grandchildren, parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and legal guardians.
Other
Block Class Internal Substitute — $45.00 per block
Block class periods will be compensated at the rate of $45.00 per block. Teachers will be paid a prorated amount for intervals less than a full block period.
Other
Board Agenda Association Items — Upon written request and consistent with Board policy, Board shall place Association matters on agenda of regular Board meetings; Association given reasonable time to speak on additional matters without written request
Upon written request and consistent with Board policy, the Board shall place on the agenda of each regular Board meeting matters brought to its attention for its consideration by the Association. Further, the Association shall be allowed reasonable time to speak to any additional matters considered at the Board of Education meeting without written request.
Other
Board Meeting Notice — Association given electronic notice of regular or special Board meetings with agenda/purpose at least 48 hours prior, posted to www.byron226.org
The Association will be given electronic notice of any regular or special meeting of the Board together with a copy of the agenda or statement of purpose of such meeting at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled time of such meeting via posting to the www.byron226.org
Other
Board Minutes Distribution — One copy of approved Board of Education minutes shall be mailed or placed in mailbox of Association president as soon as approved
One (1) copy of the approved Board of Education minutes shall be mailed or placed in the mailbox of the president of the Association as soon as they have been approved.
Other
Board Minutes Posting — Approved Board of Education minutes provided electronically via posting to www.byron226.org to Association
The approved Board of Education minutes shall be provided electronically via posting to www.byron226.org the Association once they have been approved.
Leave
Bomb Threat Evacuation — Building evacuation for bomb threat; no re-entry until law enforcement completes search; no employee required to search
If the Administration evacuates all or part of the building because of a bomb or other threat, no employee shall be required to return to the building or part of the building evacuated until a search has been completed by law enforcement authorities.
Other
Brad Miller Special Salary — Special salary for Brad Miller for 2011-2012 school year only, contingent on ratification and resignation
For the 2011-2012 school year only, Brad Miller will receive a salary of $78,481 if the following occurs on or before June 30, 2012: 1) the Association ratifies this Agreement; and 2) Mr. Miller submits his irrevocable letter of resignation
Other
Building Site Meetings Monthly — Association building/site representatives and immediate site administrator shall meet monthly to discuss maintaining and improving District's educational programs and processes; Principal to provide staffing recommendation to Association representative prior to Board/Committee meeting
The Association building/site representatives and their immediate site administrator(s) shall meet monthly for the purpose of discussing how to maintain and improve the District's educational programs and processes. Each Principal, as well as the Director of Special Education, will provide a copy of his or her staffing recommendation for the forthcoming year to the Association's building representative prior to the Board or Board Committee Meeting at which said recommendation is to be discussed.
Workday
Bus Driver Work Year — Bus drivers have work year in accordance with student attendance calendar
Bus drivers will have a work year in accordance with the student attendance in the school calendar adopted by the Board. When directed to do so by the Administration, bus drivers will also be required to work additional days, with compensation at their regular hourly rates.
Other
Calendar Committee Created — Calendar Committee created to provide input on school calendar; open to educators from all buildings, admin team, board members; generates at least 2 calendar options; vote results recommendations only to BOE; meetings do not constitute bargaining
The Calendar Committee was created to provide district staff the opportunity to provide input on the creation of the school calendar. It is open to educators from every building, administrative team members, board members, and others affected by the school calendar. The Committee will be assembled annually to discuss and recommend school calendar options. The superintendent or designee will send a district-wide email inviting staff to be a member of the committee. Names of the committee members will be sent
Other
Class Size Committee — Association shall appoint 4 teachers to serve on Committee on Class Size
The Board of Education, Administration and the Association agree to establish and maintain a Committee on Class Size. The Association shall appoint four (4) teachers to serve on the Committee. The Board and the Administration shall appoint four (4) persons to serve on the Committee.
Compensation
Co Curricular Course Requirement — Educators assigned to teach courses with corresponding co-curricular positions agree to perform duties outlined in job description for as long as they teach that course; if educator teaching co-curricular course changes, co-curricular duties transfer to new educator; co-curricular duties included in job description postings
Educators assigned to teach courses that have corresponding co-curricular positions agree to perform the duties outlined in the job description for as long as they teach that course. If there is a change of the educator teaching the co-curricular course, the co-curricular duties will be transferred to the new educator. Co-curricular duties will be included in job description postings
Other
Coach Outside Experience — Coaches or advisors coming from outside may, at Board discretion, bring in as many as ten years of coaching/advising experience in that sport or activity
Coaches or advisors coming from outside will, at the Board's discretion, be able to bring in as many as ten years of coaching/advising experience in that sport or activity.
Other
Compensation Committee Created — Compensation Committee created to develop shared knowledge of educator compensation; open to educators from all buildings, admin team, board members; assembled annually before contract negotiations; work for informational purposes only, not recommendations to BOE
The Compensation Committee was created for the purpose of developing a shared knowledge base of educator compensation. It is open to educators from every building, administrative team members, and board members. The Committee will be assembled the year prior to contract negotiations to review the manner in which members are compensated, compare it to trends, other districts in Illinois, alternative methods, and historical data. The committee will review and update the scattergrams to be used by the negotiating teams for
Other
Compensation Committee Formation — Compensation Committee to convene by October 1, 2019; disbands July 2020
By October 1, 2019, the parties will convene a Compensation Committee made up of a majority of the BESPA categories. Committee will disband in July, 2020.
Workday
Conference Flexibility Option — Educators with all students scheduled for conferences or if conferences not need scheduling outside conference nights may flex time as long as they work 8 hours total outside school contract time and building administrators approve change
Educators that have all students on their roster scheduled for conferences or if conferences need to be scheduled outside of the conference nights, they may flex their time as long as they work eight hours in total outside of the school contract time and building administrators have approved the change.
Other
Conference Night Considerations — In consideration of conference nights: 1) on day of conference night, educator's regular work day modified so students released at approximately 2:00 pm; 2) Wednesday immediately preceding Thanksgiving holiday will not be scheduled work day
In consideration hereof: 1) on the day of the conference night, the educator's regular work day will be modified so that students are released at approximately 2:00 pm; and 2) the Wednesday immediately preceding the Thanksgiving holiday will not be a scheduled work day.
Other
Consecutive Personal Leave Approval — Use of more than 3 consecutive personal leave days requires Principal and Superintendent approval
Use of more than three (3) consecutive personal leave days must have the prior approval of the Principal and Superintendent.
Other
Continuing Service Definition — Continuing service defined as continuous full-time service with Byron Community Unit School District No. 226
Length of continuing service with School District shall be defined as length of teacher's continuous, full-time service with Byron Community Unit School District No. 226.
Other
Contract Adherence State Law — All terms and conditions shall adhere to IELRA, School Code of Illinois, and all state and federal laws; automatically amended if law amended contradicts agreement
All terms and conditions of this contract shall adhere to the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act (IELRA), the School Code of State of Illinois and all other state and federal laws. If, at any time during the term of this Agreement, the IELRA, the School Code, or any other state or federal law is amended, and such amendment(s) is in contradiction to any portion of this Agreement, this Agreement shall automatically be amended to comply.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Total daily minutes for full-time educators at Mary Morgan Elementary School
Mary Morgan Elementary School: 313 minutes - Daily average maximum student contact time, 122 minutes - Daily average minimum non-student contact time, 35 minutes - Daily duty free lunch, 470 minutes - Total
Other
Contract Effect Date — July 1, 2022
This professional agreement and salary schedules shall be effective as of July 1, 2022.
Other
Contract Effective Dates — July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2020
This Agreement shall be effective as of July 1, 2016 and shall continue in effect through June 30, 2020.
Other
Contract Extension Period — 2019-2020 collective bargaining agreement extended for one year
The 2019-2020 collective bargaining agreement is hereby extended for a period of one year (the 2020-2021 school year) with a new expiration date of June 30, 2021.
Workday
Custodian Work Year — Custodians, groundskeepers, and maintenance persons have 260-day work year including legal holidays and 8.5 hour work day
Full-time custodians, groundskeepers, and maintenance persons will have a 260-day work year, inclusive of their legal holidays, and an 8½ hour work day, inclusive of their one-half hour unpaid duty-free lunch.
Workday
December 24 Not Required — Custodial and maintenance employees not required to work December 24; must use personal/vacation day if not working
Custodial and maintenance employees will not be required to work on December 24. Custodial and maintenance employees who choose not to work must use a personal or vacation day.