Other
Access To Facilities — Association can use school computers, equipment, and facilities with 24-hour advance written request to principal, with restrictions and reimbursement requirements.
A request is made of the building principal in writing at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to requested use and such request is approved by the principal.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issues submitted to him/her in writing and shall base the decision solely upon his/her interpretation of the meaning of application of the specific terms of this Agreement to the facts of the grievance presented
The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issues submitted to him/her in writing and shall base the decision solely upon his/her interpretation of the meaning of application of the specific terms of this Agreement to the facts of the grievance presented.
Leave
Association Leave Days — The Association will receive two (2) Association Leave days per year for the use of its members
The Association will receive two (2) Association Leave days per year for the use of its members. The Association Leave days shall be used for Association business only.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $39,250 starting salary 2024-25
2024-25 Starting Salary $39,250 with $1,952.60 TRS Benefit for Salary of $41,203
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 2.25% increase on employee's previous year compensation
For 204-2025 Teachers will receive a 2.25% increase on employee's previous year compensation (salary + District's TRS Contribution).
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2.5% increase on employee's previous year compensation
For 2025-2026 Teachers will receive a 2.5% increase on employee's previous year compensation (salary + District's TRS Contribution).
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 2.75% increase on employee's previous year compensation
For 2026-2027 Teachers will receive a 2.75% increase on employee's previous year compensation (salary + District's TRS Contribution).
Leave
Bereavement Days — A maximum of three (3) days per year may be used for death outside of the immediate family including non-family members provided reasonable notice is given to the building principal
A maximum of three (3) days per year may be used for death outside of the immediate family including non-family members provided reasonable notice is given to the building principal as soon as possible.
Leave
Child Rearing Leave — An unpaid child rearing leave that may extend for one (1) additional school year beyond the expiration of the maternity leave
The Board of Education may grant an unpaid child rearing leave that may extend for one (1) additional school year beyond the expiration of the maternity leave.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — School calendar shall consist of not more than one hundred eighty (180) teacher responsibility days
The school calendar shall consist of not more than one hundred eighty (180) teacher responsibility days and not more than eight (8) emergency days to be used for emergency purposes only.
Other
Dues Deduction Authorization — Board shall deduct Association dues from teacher pay upon authorization; deductions remain constant per school term; certified annually by Association.
The Board shall deduct from each teacher's pay the current dues of the Association and of its affiliated organizations, provided that the teacher has previously executed and provided the Board with an authorization for such deductions.
Workday
Emergency Days — Not more than eight (8) emergency days to be used for emergency purposes only
The school calendar shall consist of not more than one hundred eighty (180) teacher responsibility days and not more than eight (8) emergency days to be used for emergency purposes only.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Board and teacher share equally any single premium cost in excess of base premium
For the duration of the existing Agreement, the Board and the teacher shall share equally any single premium cost in excess of the single premium of the Health Insurance Policy.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — The Board of Education agrees to solicit input from the Cambridge Education Association regarding the District's teacher evaluation plan
The Board of Education agrees to solicit input from the Cambridge Education Association regarding the District's teacher evaluation plan.
Other
Fair Share Payment — Non-member teachers must pay fair share fee not to exceed union dues; Board deducts if not paid within 60 days of demand.
By September 1 of each year, the Association shall certify to the Board the amount of the fair share fee, not to exceed the dues uniformly required of members of the Association, and shall supply the Board and the non-members a copy of the basis of the calculation of the fee.
Grievance
Grievance Arbitration Filing Deadline — If a written demand for arbitration is not filed within ten (10) days of the date of the Step Two answer, then the grievance shall be deemed withdrawn
If a written demand for arbitration is not filed within ten (10) days of the date of the Step Two answer, then the grievance shall be deemed withdrawn.
Grievance
Grievance Step One Filing Deadline — Such grievance shall be submitted within five (5) days of the occurrence of the grievance or within five (5) days of when such occurrence should reasonably have become known
Such grievance shall be submitted within five (5) days of the occurrence of the grievance or within five (5) days of when such occurrence should reasonably have become known.
Grievance
Grievance Step One Response Days — Within ten (10) days of the meeting, the teacher and/or the Association shall be provided with the supervisor's written response
Within ten (10) days of the meeting, the teacher and/or the Association shall be provided with the supervisor's written response from the supervisor in person or by certified mail.
Grievance
Grievance Step Two Filing Deadline — The teacher and/or the Association may refer the grievance in writing to the Superintendent or designee within five (5) days after receipt of the Step One answer
If the grievance is not resolved at Step One, the teacher and/or the Association may refer the grievance in writing to the Superintendent or designee within five (5) days after receipt of the Step One answer.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three step grievance procedure: Step One to supervisor, Step Two to Superintendent, Step Three to binding arbitration
The teacher and/or the Association may present the grievance in writing to the immediately involved supervisor... If the grievance is not resolved at Step One, the teacher and/or the Association may refer the grievance in writing to the Superintendent... If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step Two, the Association may submit the grievance to binding arbitration.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board shall pay the premium for a $10,000 term life insurance plan
The Board shall pay the premium for a $10,000 term life insurance plan. Teachers not desiring this major medical coverage will be allowed an approved insurance plan not to exceed the cost of $400.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — The Work Day defined in Article 4.B
ARTICLE 4. WORKING CONDITIONS - B. The Work Day
Other
Internal Substitution Rate General — Teachers who volunteer to perform internal substitution duties for other teachers shall be paid at the rate of twenty dollars ($25.00) per class period
Teachers who volunteer to perform internal substitution duties for other teachers and who have received approval from the Principal, or teachers who are assigned by the Principal to perform internal substitution duties for other teachers shall be paid at the rate of twenty dollars ($25.00) per class period.
Other
Internal Substitution Rate Suspension — Teachers who volunteer to perform internal substitution duty for an in-school suspension shall be paid at the rate of ten dollars ($10.00) per class period
Teachers who volunteer to perform internal substitution duty for an in-school suspension shall be paid at the rate of ten dollars ($10.00) per class period.
Leave
Jury Duty Paid — Any employee called for jury duty during work hours shall be paid his/her full compensation for such time with no loss of any leaves, seniority, or any other benefits
Any employee called for jury duty during work hours shall be paid his/her full compensation for such time with no loss of any leaves, seniority, or any other benefits.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Yes, horizontal advancement on salary schedule via educational credits beyond BA
Hours earned beyond a BA must be in the teaching field to qualify for BA+8, BA+16, BA+24, BA+32, MA, MA+8, MA+16, and MA+24 steps.
Leave
Maternity Leave — Six weeks shall be provided for a normal birth
Six weeks shall be provided for a normal birth and Eight weeks shall be provided for a Cesarean birth.
Leave
Maternity Leave Application Deadline — Application for maternity leave must be made in writing to the superintendent or his designee at least sixty (60) calendar days prior to the anticipated birth of the child
Application for maternity leave must be made in writing to the superintendent or his designee at least sixty (60) calendar days prior to the anticipated birth of the child.
Leave
Maternity Leave Cesarean — Eight weeks shall be provided for a Cesarean birth
Six weeks shall be provided for a normal birth and Eight weeks shall be provided for a Cesarean birth.
Other
No Strike Clause — The Association agrees not to engage in, encourage, or support any cessation of work, slowdown, or other concerted refusal to render uninterrupted services during the term of this Agreement.
The Association agrees not to engage in, encourage, or support any cessation of work, slowdown, or other concerted refusal to render uninterrupted services in the School District during the term of this Agreement.
Other
Non Discrimination — Board and Association agree not to discriminate based on Association membership, participation in lawful activities, or institution of grievances.
In the application of the terms and conditions of this agreement, the Board and the Association agree not to discriminate against any teacher for reason of: 1. Membership or non-membership in the Association. 2. Participation in the lawful activities of the Board of Education or the Association.
Other
Notice Of Assignment — Each teacher shall be notified in writing of his/her tentative teaching assignment and other responsibilities, if any, for the following school year by July 1
Each teacher shall be notified in writing of his/her tentative teaching assignment and other responsibilities, if any, for the following school year by July 1.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — 10% hiring bonus for hard-to-fill positions
Teachers employed for 'Hard to Fill' positions will receive a 10% bonus of the base salary on the salary schedule in effect during the teacher's first year of employment with the school district.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Each teacher shall be entitled to two (2) personal days per year
Each teacher shall be entitled to two (2) personal days per year. Beginning with the 2014-2015 school years, teachers with ten (10) or more years of service in the District shall be entitled to three (3) personal days per year.
Leave
Personal Days Annual 10plus — Beginning with the 2014-2015 school years, teachers with ten (10) or more years of service in the District shall be entitled to three (3) personal days per year
Beginning with the 2014-2015 school years, teachers with ten (10) or more years of service in the District shall be entitled to three (3) personal days per year.
Leave
Personal Days Max Accumulation — Unused personal leave days may accumulate as sick leave. Teachers will be allowed to accumulate and use up to five (5) personal days
Unused personal leave days may accumulate as sick leave. Teachers will be allowed to accumulate and use up to five (5) personal days.
Rif
Reduction In Force Criteria — If the years of continuous teaching service in the school district are equal between two or more teachers, then the Board shall have the discretion to honorably dismiss such teachers based upon teaching ability of the teachers and the necessary skill and ability to teach in the grade level and/or subject matter of any available positions
If the years of continuous teaching service in the school district are equal between two or more teachers, then the Board shall have the discretion to honorably dismiss such teachers based upon teaching ability of the teachers and the necessary skill and ability to teach in the grade level and/or subject matter of any available positions.
Other
Representation Right — Teacher entitled to Association representative at meetings that could result in disciplinary action, with 48 hours advance notice (except emergencies).
If a teacher is required to meet with an Administrator or the Board and in the opinion of the Administrator or the Board such meeting could result in a written reprimand, suspension with pay, suspension without pay, or dismissal of the Employee, written prior notice of at least 48 hours will be given to the teacher, and the teacher will have the option of having a representative of the Association present.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — 5% in 2024-2025, 7% in 2025-2026, 9% or full amount in 2026-2027
2024-2025 The Board shall by 5% of the TRS Employee Contribution. 2025-2026 The Board shall by 7% of the TRS Employee Contribution. 2026-2027 The Board shall by 9% or the full amount of the TRS Employee Contribution.
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
The Board shall pay the following TRS Contribution on behalf of the employee: 2024-2025 The Board shall by 5% of the TRS Employee Contribution.
Leave
Sabbatical Leave — A leave of absence, without pay, of one (1) year may be granted to any tenured teacher upon application and verification for advanced study
A leave of absence, without pay, of one (1) year may be granted to any tenured teacher upon application and verification that the leave shall be for the purpose of engaging in advanced study related to his/her professional responsibilities.
Leave
Sabbatical Leave Application Deadline — The letter requesting the proposed leave must be presented to the superintendent ninety (90) days prior to the end of the school term
The letter requesting the proposed leave must be presented to the superintendent ninety (90) days prior to the end of the school term.
Leave
Sabbatical Return Notice Deadline — Notice of desire to return to work must be given at least ninety (90) days prior to the end of the school term in the school year that the leave was granted
Notice of desire to return to work must be given at least ninety (90) days prior to the end of the school term in the school year that the leave was granted.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Each full-time teacher shall be entitled to fifteen (15) sick leave days per year without loss of pay
Each full-time teacher shall be entitled to fifteen (15) sick leave days per year without loss of pay. Unused sick leave days may accumulate to four hundred (400) days, plus a maximum of one (1) additional sick leave day for each of two unused personal days for a total accumulation of four hundred two (402) days.
Leave
Sick Leave Bank Max — Members who choose to join shall contribute one (1) day per year until a maximum of two hundred (200) days is reached
Members who choose to join shall contribute one (1) day per year until a maximum of two hundred (200) days is reached.
Leave
Sick Leave Bank Repayment Rate — A person who uses the bank will repay the days used at a rate of at least three (3) days per year after returning to work
A person who uses the bank will repay the days used at a rate of at least three (3) days per year after returning to work.
Leave
Sick Leave Bank Usage Cap — The maximum number of days which an individual may use is twenty percent (20%) of the bank forty (40) days
The maximum number of days which an individual may use is twenty percent (20%) of the bank forty (40) days.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Unused sick leave days may accumulate to four hundred (400) days, plus a maximum of one (1) additional sick leave day for each of two unused personal days for a total accumulation of four hundred two (402) days
Unused sick leave days may accumulate to four hundred (400) days, plus a maximum of one (1) additional sick leave day for each of two unused personal days for a total accumulation of four hundred two (402) days.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days 20plus — A teacher with twenty (20) or more years' service in the district may accumulate a maximum of one (1) additional sick leave day for each of three (3) unused personal days for a total accumulation of four hundred three (403) days
A teacher with twenty (20) or more years' service in the district may accumulate a maximum of one (1) additional sick leave day for each of three (3) unused personal days for a total accumulation of four hundred three (403) days.
Compensation
Step Increase — Service Recognition detailed in Article 8.F
ARTICLE 8. SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFITS - F. Service Recognition
Other
Vacancy Posting Notice — Except in the case of an emergency, the Superintendent or designee shall post a notice of any established vacancy in the bargaining unit on a designated bulletin board in each school building in the District
Except in the case of an emergency, the Superintendent or designee shall post a notice of any established vacancy in the bargaining unit on a designated bulletin board in each school building in the District. During the summer vacation period, a copy of any vacancy notice shall be emailed to all teachers who have requested such notice.
Workday
Work Day Length — The work day for a member shall be limited to 7 ½ hours
The work day for a member shall be limited to 7 ½ hours