Compensation
Annuity Option — $200 per month compensation in lieu of insurance benefits for full-time employees; employees may also participate in tax-sheltered annuity 403(b)
In lieu of insurance benefits, a full-time employee may receive $200 compensation per month. All IMRF-eligible employees will be eligible to contribute a portion of their salary to a district-sponsored tax-sheltered annuity 403(b).
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 II, the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration through the American Arbitration Association, which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings.
Other
Association Leave Annual — 10 days per school year for Association representative attendance at conferences or business
In the event that the Association desires to send representative(s) to local, state and national conferences or on other business pertinent to Association affairs, the representative(s) shall be excused without loss of salary. The Association shall have ten (10) days to be shared in any school year to be used for such purposes with twelve (12) days to be shared during the last year of the contract.
Other
Attendance Benefit — $150.00 per quarter
At the end of each quarter of consecutive teaching days, not including bereavement days, without the use of a sick day, the teacher will be granted a stipend of $150.00.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $39,900.00
Base Salary FY25 $39,900.00
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — $1,350.00
Salary Increase FY25 $1,350.00
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — $1,350.00
Salary Increase FY26 $1,350.00
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — $1,350.00
Salary Increase FY27 $1,350.00
Leave
Bereavement Days — Three bereavement days per school year, not cumulative, for immediate family
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Three (3) bereavement days per school year, not cumulative, shall be granted for immediate family.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Alternative school year calendar
For the duration of the alternative school year calendar, payments shall commence on the 15th of August and be paid in 24 equal pay periods on the 15th and 30th of each month.
Other
Contract Term — July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027
Other
Early Retirement Incentive — 6% increase for up to final 3 years
Teachers who have met the minimum age requirements set by TRS for retirement and having served fifteen (15) years of service at Eagle Ridge shall receive an increase of teacher's basic compensation of six percent (6%) for up to the teacher's final three (3) years of service.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — $1.00 per month
Each teacher participating in the major medical insurance plan shall be required to contribute one dollar ($1.00) per month toward that coverage.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenured teachers evaluated at least once every three years
Tenured teachers shall be evaluated at least once every three years with the evaluation completed by April 15. Tenured teachers who received either an 'excellent' or 'proficient' in their most recent evaluation must receive a minimum of two observations, one of which must be formal.
Compensation
Extra Curricular 7th Grade Sponsor — 7th Grade Class Sponsor
7th Grade Class Sponsor $1,225.00
Compensation
Extra Curricular 8th Grade Sponsor — 8th Grade Class Sponsor
8th Grade Class Sponsor $1,225.00
Compensation
Extra Curricular Athletic Director — Athletic Director
Athletic Director $5,250.00
Compensation
Extra Curricular Band Director — Band Director
Band Director $1,400.00
Compensation
Extra Curricular Cheerleading Coach — Cheerleading Coach
Cheerleading Coach $1,400.00
Compensation
Extra Curricular Fall Sports — Fall Sports
Fall Sports $1,400.00
Compensation
Extra Curricular Spring Sports — Spring Sports
Spring Sports $1,050.00
Compensation
Extra Curricular Student Council — Student Council Sponsor
Student Council Sponsor $1,400.00
Compensation
Extra Curricular Winter Sports — Winter Sports
Winter Sports $1,400.00
Compensation
Extra Curricular Yearbook — Yearbook
Yearbook $875.00
Grievance
Grievance Form Required — Grievance form for Eagle Ridge Education Association, Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District #36
STATEMENT OF THE GRIEVANCE (including the date of the act or condition giving rise to the grievance); CLAUSE(S) VIOLATED; SOLUTION(S); SIGNATURE(S)
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step I (supervisor), Step II (Superintendent), Step III (binding arbitration)
STEP I: teacher or Association may present grievance in writing to immediately involved supervisor within ten (10) days. STEP II: if not resolved, refer to Superintendent within ten (10) days. STEP III: if not satisfied, submit to final and binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — All full-time 12-month employees eligible for single health coverage at minimal cost; specific premium amounts not stated
All full-time 12-month employees are eligible for single health coverage at a minimal cost to the employee.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — duty-free lunch period equal to that specified in School Code of Illinois, Section 24-9 (30 minutes)
During each workday, the teacher shall be entitled to a duty-free lunch period equal to that specified in the School Code of Illinois, Section 24-9 (30 minutes).
Other
Life Insurance Amount — $20,000 life insurance policy and $20,000 accidental death and dismemberment policy at no cost for full-time 12-month employees
All full-time 12-month employees will receive a $20,000 life insurance policy and a $20,000 accidental death and dismemberment policy at no cost to the employee.
Other
National Board Certification Stipend — $500.00 per school year
Board will pay a stipend of $500.00 per school year on the first payroll in May for those teachers who are Nationally Board Certified.
Other
No Strike Provision — Association and teachers agree not to engage in, encourage, or support cessation of work, slowdown, or other concerted refusal to render uninterrupted services
The Association and the teachers hereby agree not to engage in, encourage, or support any cessation of work, slowdown, or other concerted refusal to render uninterrupted services to the School District during the term of this Agreement.
Workday
Overtime Threshold — Hours in excess of 40 hours during 7-day work period compensated at 1.5 times regular rate of pay
For all hours in excess of forty (40) hours during the seven day work period, each employee shall be compensated at the rate of one and one-half (1½) times the regular rate of pay.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 3 personal days per year for 12-month full-time employees; 2 personal days per year for non full-time employees working less than 12 months
12-month full-time employees will receive 3 personal days each year. All other non full-time employees working less than 12 months will receive 2 personal days each year.
Other
Promissory Note Reimbursement Obligation — Promissory Note for Collective Bargaining Agreement Reimbursement (CBA) between Board and Eagle Ridge Education Association/IEA/NEA, effective July 1, 2024-June 30, 2027
FOR VALUE RECEIVED from the Board of Education of Carbon-Cliff Barstow School District No. 36, Rock Island County, Illinois, a body politic and corporate, for the purpose of reimbursement of approved union expenses pursuant to that Collective Bargaining Agreement ("CBA")
Other
Promissory Note Voluntary Departure Condition — Voluntarily leaves the District's employ or is dismissed or otherwise non-renewed from employment in the District for reasons other than reduction in force
Voluntarily leaves the District's employ or is dismissed or otherwise non-renewed from employment in the District for reasons other than reduction in force prior to the exhaustion of the one (1) school year period immediately following receipt of the reimbursement
Other
Promissory Note Wage Deduction Consent — Deduction up to 15% of compensation
THIS AGREEMENT SHALL CONSTITUTE THE MAKER'S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT, WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ILLINOIS WAGE PAYMENT AND COLLECTION ACT, 820 ILCS 115/9, TO DEDUCT THE AMOUNT SET FORTH ABOVE FROM ANY WAGES OR FINAL COMPENSATION DUE MAKER BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF CARBON-CLIFF BARSTOW SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 36, EVEN IN EXCESS OF 15% OF SUCH COMPENSATION.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Employee contribution to IMRF is 4.5%, withheld from employee salary; no employer pickup mentioned
The District is required by law to withhold 4.5% of the employee's salary as the employee's contribution to the plan.
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) for employees working 600 or more hours per year
Employees who are in positions where they are required to work 600 or more hours per year are required by law to participate in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 14 paid sick leave days per year for 12-month full-time employees; 10 paid sick leave days per year for non full-time employees
12-month full-time employees will receive 14 paid sick leave days per year. All other non full-time employees will receive 10 paid sick leave days per year.
Other
Sick Leave Donation Allowed — Maximum 25 sick days per school year may be donated to another teacher
Teachers shall be permitted to donate sick leave to another teacher who has exhausted his/her accumulated sick leave. Such donations shall be voluntary and be made by September 1st and not revocable. A maximum of twenty-five sick days per school year will be granted to any one teacher.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — accumulation up to two full school years
Sick leave will be allowed to accumulate up to two (2) full school years as per TRS Regulations.
Compensation
Step Increase — 5-10 years of service + $250.00
Longevity Increase - 5-10 years of service + $250.00
Other
Tuition Reimbursement — $900.00 per contract year
There shall be a fund of $900.00 for each certified staff for tuition fees and supplies for continuing graduate education. Each course or course of study shall be pre-approved by administration before the course commences.
Other
Vacation Days Annual — 14 paid vacation days per year for 12-month full-time employees after 90-day probation; 5 vacation days per year for non full-time employees
12-month full-time employees shall receive fourteen paid vacation days per year, only after a 90 day probation period. All non full-time employees will receive 5 vacation days each year.