Other
Additional Load Compensation — Additional compensation at rate of 1/6 of annual salary exclusive of extra-duty pay for each period in excess of normal teaching load
If a teacher shall teach more than the normal teaching load set forth in this agreement, he/she shall receive additional compensation at the rate of 1/6 of his/her annual salary exclusive of extra-duty pay for each period in excess of such norms.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Yes, arbitration decision is final and binding
The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties.
Other
Assault Injury Protection — Teacher injured from unprovoked assault shall not suffer loss of pay or accumulated sick leave for period not to exceed 45 days
In the event that a teacher is injured as a result of an unprovoked assault upon the teacher while performing the duties of a teacher, he/she shall not suffer any loss of pay or accumulated sick leave for a period not to exceed forty-five (45) days.
Other
Attendance Carry Limit — Teacher not required to carry student for attendance or grade purposes past 15 consecutive absences with written notification to principal not answered in 3 days
In no case shall a teacher be required to carry a student for attendance or grade purposes past fifteen (15) consecutive absences providing written notification is given by the teacher to the building principal and is not answered in three (3) days.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA/BS BPR GROSS maximum salary at step 22
Salary Schedule 2021-2022: BA/BS BPR GROSS at step 22 is $64,044
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Full experience credit granted for full-time public teaching experience outside district; up to five years for full-time private school teaching experience
Each teacher entering the district shall be awarded full credit for full time public teaching experience outside of the district. The Board, at the time of hire, may award full credit for up to five (5) additional years of full-time private school teaching experience.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Additional compensation at rate of 1/6 of annual salary for teaching beyond normal load
If a teacher shall teach more than the normal teaching load set forth in this agreement, he/she shall receive additional compensation at the rate of 1/6 of his/her annual salary exclusive of extra-duty pay for each period in excess of such norms.
Leave
Bereavement Days — sick leave interpretation includes death in immediate family or household; immediate family defined as parents, spouses, brothers, sisters, children, grandparents, grandchildren, parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, legal guardians
Sick leave shall be interpreted to mean personal illness, requiring hospitalization, or at home recovery, or serious illness or death in the immediate family or household, or birth, adoption, or placement for adoption.
Workday
Classroom Access — Teacher has access to classroom desk and teaching material during preparation time unless occupied by another class
The teacher shall have access to his/her classroom desk and teaching material during his/her preparation time unless occupied by another class.
Workday
Classroom Keys — Teacher furnished key to every classroom where teaching occurs; responsible for key and lock replacement if necessary
The teacher shall be furnished a key to every classroom where he/she teaches if requested and shall be responsible for key and lock replacement if necessary.
Other
Classroom Storage Facility — Each teacher provided with locked storage facility in each teaching station; classroom desk access during preparation time; key furnished if requested
Each teacher shall be provided in each teaching station with a storage facility that can be locked. The teacher shall have access to his/her classroom desk and teaching material during his/her preparation time unless occupied by another class.
Other
Compensation — Extra-duty pay $15.00 per hour or $660.00 per year for 15 minutes extra-duty before school, noon, and after school on volunteer basis
The Employer will pay $15.00 per hour or $660.00 per year for fifteen (15) minutes extra-duty before school, noon, and after school on a volunteer basis.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — quarterly faculty meetings at discretion of administration/Board on school day outside regular school hours; departmental meetings not to exceed 2 per month per teacher
Faculty meetings shall be scheduled quarterly at the discretion of the administration and/or Board. Such meetings shall be held on a school day, outside the regular school hours. Departmental or curriculum meetings shall not exceed two (2) per month, per teacher, except under unusual circumstances.
Other
Contract Duration — Effective start of school 2025 through start of school 2029
This Agreement shall become effective at the start of school in 2025 and shall continue in full force and effect until the start of school in 2029.
Other
Cooperating Teacher Absence — No disciplinary action against cooperating teacher for brief absences while student teacher in charge if prior permission obtained, capability assessed, and readily available
C. No disciplinary action will be taken against a cooperating teacher who absents himself/herself from the room for brief periods of time while the student teacher is in charge of the class, provided the following stipulations are fulfilled: 1. Prior permission of the department chairperson or building principal has been obtained. 2. The cooperating teacher feels the student teacher is capable of handling the class. 3. The cooperating teacher should remain readily available.
Other
Cooperating Teacher Instructional Role — Cooperating teacher maintains the major instructional role in the classroom
B. The cooperating teacher shall maintain the major instructional role in the classroom.
Other
Cooperating Teacher Student Limit — Cooperating teacher may refuse student teacher; not required to accept more than one full-time student teacher per semester
The cooperating teacher shall have the right to refuse a student teacher if he/she does not wish to have one and shall not be required to accept more than one full-time student teacher in a semester.
Other
Curriculum Development Authority — Department chairpersons and staff have delegated authority to plan organization and implementation of curriculum improvements; encouraged to maintain two-way communication with education-related professions and lay persons
The department chairpersons and their respective staff members shall have the delegated authority to plan the organization and implementation of proposed new or revised curriculum improvements, and experimental educational programs within their department.
Other
Curriculum Selection — Teachers seek and use textbooks and supplementary materials reflecting role and contribution of minority groups to historical, scientific and social development of United States
The teachers shall seek and use textbooks and supplementary materials which reflect the role and contribution of minority groups to the historical, scientific and social development of the United States.
Other
Curriculum Selection Philosophy — Department teachers are most knowledgeable to select textbooks, library materials and instructional materials; each department selects and requests through established channels
The Employer recognizes that the teachers of a given subject or department are the most knowledgeable to select the appropriate textbooks, library materials and other instructional materials for their subject.
Other
Data Submission — Teachers responsible for prompt submission of data to administrative staff within established time schedules following board policies, particularly Student Handbook grades
Teachers shall be responsible for the prompt submission of data to the administrative staff (or their designees) within established time schedules, and following board policies, particularly those set forth in the Student Handbook as related to grades.
Other
Data Submission Responsibility — Teachers responsible for prompt submission of data to administrative staff within established time schedules and following board policies related to grades
Teachers shall be responsible for the prompt submission of data to the administrative staff (or their designees) within established time schedules, and following board policies, particularly those set forth in the Student Handbook as related to grades.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board contribution toward dental insurance premium for single coverage 2025-2026 through 2028-2029
The Board agrees to provide vision and dental insurance coverage and agrees to contribute dollar amounts toward the premium as follows: Dental Single: $15.05
Other
Departmental Meeting Agenda — Before each department meeting, building principal furnished with meeting agenda and summary of what was accomplished
Before each department meeting, the building principal shall be furnished with an agenda of the meeting and a summary thereafter annotated as to what was accomplished during the meeting.
Other
Discipline Response Written — Principal or designee shall respond in writing to teacher as to final disposition of disciplinary referral case
D. When a teacher submits a disciplinary referral to the building principal, the building principal or his/her designee shall respond in writing to the teacher as to the final disposition of the case.
Other
Duplicating Facilities — Employer maintains current duplicating facilities and clerical personnel to aid teachers in proper execution of assigned duties within budgetary limitations
The Employer agrees to maintain current duplicating facilities, and clerical personnel to aid teachers in the proper execution of their assigned duties, within budgetary limitations.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenured teachers evaluated minimum once every three years; non-tenured minimum four times per year
The plan will involve every tenured teacher in an intensive evaluation plan a minimum of once every three years. A teacher may request additional evaluations.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: First Step (principal), Second Step (Superintendent), Third Step (Board), Fourth Step (binding arbitration)
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Procedures include First Step with principal, Second Step with Superintendent, Third Step with Employer/Board, and Fourth Step arbitration through American Arbitration Association.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Employer contribution toward family health insurance plan premium for 2025-2026 through 2028-2029
The Employer shall provide hospital, surgical and major medical insurance during the term of this agreement for all teachers under the plan currently in effect and shall contribute up to the following dollar amounts toward the full premium costs: Family: $950
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Monthly Board contribution towards single health insurance coverage
In addition, a teacher who meets the requirements of Section 18.1 and Section 18.2 and enrolls in a medical insurance plan will be entitled to a monthly Board contribution towards the cost of single health insurance coverage in that plan in the amount of $300.
Other
Home Bound Assignments — Teachers shall prepare and submit assignments for home-bound students when requested; assignments extensive enough to require coverage of work completed in regular class
Teachers shall prepare and submit assignments for home-bound students when requested. Such assignments shall be extensive enough to require coverage of the work completed within the regular class to the extent possible, dependent upon the student's condition.
Insurance
Indemnification — Employer shall provide indemnification and protection for claims, suits, and liability against the teacher arising from his/her employment
In accordance with this agreement and applicable provisions of the School Code, the Employer shall provide indemnification and protection for claims, suits, and liability against the teacher arising from his/her employment.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Normal teaching load shall not exceed five (5) teaching periods per day
The normal teaching load shall not exceed five (5) teaching periods per day. A teaching period shall be defined as a period which requires both grading and supervision on the part of the teacher.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — MA/MS BPR GROSS maximum salary at step 22
Salary Schedule 2021-2022: MA/MS BPR GROSS at step 22 is $79,014
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MA/MS BPR GROSS minimum salary
Salary Schedule 2021-2022: MA/MS BPR GROSS at step 0 is $49,482
Other
No Strike Clause — No strike permitted during agreement term
There shall be no strike during the term of this Agreement.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Summer school teaching paid at $44 per hour including after school tutoring, credit recovery, drivers education, and additional work
Summer school teaching shall be paid at the following per hour rate: $44 (Includes after school tutoring/credit recovery/Drivers Education BTW/approved additional work/etc.)
Other
Parent Teacher Conferences — 24 hours notice required for conferences except in emergency or mutual agreement; does not apply to teacher-initiated conferences
Notification of such conferences shall be given to the teacher at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the conference except in an emergency situation or unless parties mutually agree otherwise.
Leave
Parental Leave — Parental leave of absence without pay for childbearing or child rearing, not to exceed one calendar year
A parental leave of absence without pay, except if qualified for sick leave, shall be granted to a full-time teacher for the purpose of childbearing or child rearing for a period not to exceed one (1) calendar year.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Association may send delegates to conferences; total not to exceed twelve (12) teacher-days per school year
In the event that the Association desires to send one or more delegates to a local, state or national conference, such delegate(s) shall be excused without loss of salary. The total number of teacher-days utilized for this purpose shall not exceed twelve (12) during any school year.
Leave
Pregnancy Notification — Pregnant teacher must notify superintendent at least 30 days prior to requested date of leave initiation
A teacher who is pregnant shall be entitled to a leave upon written notification to the superintendent at least thirty (30) days prior to the requested date of the initiation of the leave.
Other
Referral Documentation — Teacher must make brief note or telephone call explaining reason for student referral to principal
d. Making a brief note or telephone call explaining the reason for a student referral to the principal. This note must either accompany the student or be sent to the building principal immediately after the referral.
Other
Requisition Policy — Each instructional staff member given opportunity to submit requisitions for instructional material and supplies for following school term
Each instructional staff member shall be given the opportunity to submit requisitions for instructional material and supplies for the following school term.
Other
Requisition Procedure — Each instructional staff member submits requisitions for instructional material and supplies for following school term; new teachers instructed on procedures at time of employment or during pre-school orientation
Each instructional staff member shall be given the opportunity to submit requisitions for instructional material and supplies for the following school term. Teachers new to the district shall be instructed concerning the requisition procedures at the time of employment or during the pre-school orientation.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board pays one-half of one percent teacher health insurance contribution (T.H.I.S.) on behalf of all active TRS members
The Board agrees to pay the one half of one percent teacher health insurance contribution (T.H.I.S.) on behalf of all active Carbondale Community High School District 165 TRS members.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers Retirement System)
A certified Teacher will be eligible for the retirement benefit under Section 18.3 if he/she: (1) has reached at least the age of 60 at the time of the employee's retirement or (2) has a total of at least 35 years of creditable service in TRS
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — BA/BS Lane including BA+12 lane for teachers without bachelor's degree but with CTE licensure
Any Teacher being hired for an academic program that has extensive hours in the field and the proper CTE Licensure from ISBE, but does not have a Bachelor's Degree, shall be placed upon hire on the salary schedule at BA/BS Lane at the step that corresponds with their professional school teaching experience on the salary schedule in Appendix B
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 23 salary steps from 0 to 22
Salary Schedule 2021-2022 contains steps 0 through 22, representing 23 total steps
Other
Short Term Absence Assignments — For excused absences, teachers expected to provide short-term assignments for absent students when requested by student or parent
For excused absences, teachers shall be expected to provide short-term assignments for absent students when requested by the student or parent.
Other
Short Term Absent Student Assignments — Teachers expected to provide short-term assignments for absent students when requested
For excused absences, teachers shall be expected to provide short-term assignments for absent students when requested by the student or parent.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Parental leave for pregnancy and adoption of child available
A teacher shall be entitled to leave for pregnancy. A teacher adopting a child shall be entitled to a leave to commence at any time during the first year after receiving custody upon written notification to the superintendent at least thirty (30) days prior
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — maximum accumulated sick leave at full pay
If any such teacher does not use the full amount of annual leave thus allowed, the unused amount shall accumulate to a maximum available leave of three hundred forty (340) days at full pay, including the leave of the current year.
Other
Staff Meetings Attendance — Attendance at meetings provided in preceding sub-paragraphs is part of each teacher's expected work duties
Attendance at the meetings provided for in the preceding sub-paragraphs is part of each teacher's expected work duties.
Compensation
Step Increase — Experience credit for consecutive years in same extra-duty activity; 0-4 years $340 above stipend, 5-9 years $340 above stipend, 10+ years $480 above stipend
Individuals shall be given credit for consecutive years of experience in the same extra-duty activity. Only experience at 0268 can be considered when granting credit. The supervisor shall have the authority, when extenuating circumstances are presented, to waive the requirement.
Workday
Storage Facility Locked — Each teacher provided with locked storage facility in each teaching station
Each teacher shall be provided in each teaching station with a storage facility that can be locked.
Other
Strike Prohibition — Association agrees that under no circumstances will it or any of its members authorize or sanction any strike or work stoppage
The Association agrees that under no circumstances will it or any of its members authorize or sanction any strike or work stoppage. Strike or work stoppage shall be deemed to include slow-downs, sit-ins, concerted mass sickness, or any curtailment of work or interference with the operations of the school district, including picketing or demonstrating of any kind during school hours.
Other
Student Discipline Referral — Teachers may order student from class for intolerable behavior; principal takes appropriate action; building principal responds to referral within student management system
A teacher may order a student from a class period to the administration, inaccordance with 6.15D, when, in the opinion of the teacher, the grossness of an offense, the persistence of the behavior, or the disruptive effect of any violation makes the continued presence of the student in the classroom intolerable.
Other
Student Pass Procedures — Teacher must issue pass for any student leaving classroom in accordance with established procedures
c. Issuing a pass for any student leaving the classroom in accordance with established procedures.
Other
Student Suspension Carry Limit — Teacher not required to carry student for attendance or grade purposes past 15 consecutive absences if written notification given and not answered in 3 days
In no case shall a teacher be required to carry a student for attendance or grade purposes past fifteen (15) consecutive absences providing written notification is given by the teacher to the building principal and is not answered in three (3) days.
Other
Student Teacher Limit — Cooperating teacher not required to accept more than one full-time student teacher in a semester
A. The cooperating teacher shall have the right to refuse a student teacher if he/she does not wish to have one, and shall not be required to accept more than one full-time student teacher in a semester.