Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration under American Arbitration Association Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules; arbitrator authority strictly limited to interpreting agreement
The arbitrator, in his/her opinion, shall not amend, modify, nullify, ignore, or add to the provisions of the Agreement. His/her authority shall be strictly limited to rendering decisions on only the issue(s) presented to him/her by the School Board and the Association.
Leave
Association Conference Leave — Up to 4 District-wide days per year for Association conference representatives, with substitute reimbursement by Association
Should the Association send representatives to a local, state or national conference or on other business pertinent to Association affairs, with the approval of the Superintendent, these representatives shall be excused without loss of salary, not to exceed a total of four (4) days District-wide per year.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — B.S./B.A. Step S
2027-2028 TRS Creditable Earnings schedule shows B.S./B.A. Step S salary of 85,738
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — B.S./B.A. Step A
2027-2028 TRS Creditable Earnings schedule shows B.S./B.A. Step A salary of 50,363
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 5.25% increase
2025-2026 Salary Schedule 5.25% Increase (No Step Given)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 5.00% increase
2026-2027 Salary Schedule 5.00% Increase (No Step Given)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4.75% increase
2027-2028 Schedule 4.75% Increase (No Step Given)
Leave
Bereavement Days — 2 bereavement days per year for deaths in immediate family
All full time and part time employees may use two bereavement days each year for deaths in the immediate family as defined in 105 ILCS 5/24-6 of the Illinois School Code.
Other
Class Size Factors — Class size based on age/grade level, ability level, course content, equipment used, space availability, and other appropriate factors
The numbers assigned to each classroom, including students who receive special education and social and emotional services, shall be based upon the following which include (1) age and grade level of the students, (2) ability level of the students, (3) course content, (4) equipment used, (5) availability of space and other appropriate factors.
Leave
Conference Leave Days — Up to 2 days non-accumulative leave for professional conferences, with reasonable expenses
With the approval of the Superintendent, teachers shall be granted up to two (2) days of non-accumulative leave with full pay and two (2) days' reasonable expenses to attend professional conferences, meetings, or workshops.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenured teachers evaluated once every three years as of 9/1/2022
Each tenured teacher shall be summatively evaluated at least once every three years (as of 9/1/2022), in accordance with the School Code.
Other
Extended Contracts — Extended contracts of no more than two weeks allowed
The Board may, at its discretion, offer extended contracts of no more than two weeks, if acceptable to the individual teacher, without negotiating with the Association. Salary on pro rata basis.
Other
Extra Curricular Stipend Schedule — Extra-Curricular Stipend Schedule provided in Appendix B
Appendix B contains Extra-Curricular Stipend Schedule with percentages of base salary for various assignments based on experience levels Exp: 1,2,3; Exp: 4,5,6; Exp: 7+
Leave
Family Medical Leave Weeks — 12 weeks of family medical leave available to full and part-time employees
All full and part-time employees shall have the option to make use of family medical leave or any other contractual leave. Where both the employee and a covered individual are employed by the Board, each will be entitled to twelve (12) weeks of leave.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: Step 1 with Principal, Step 2 with Superintendent, Step 3 Binding Arbitration
Step 1: Within twenty (20) days of the event, teacher presents grievance to principal. Step 2: Within five (5) days after Step 1 answer, grievant may refer to Superintendent. Step 3: If not satisfied at Step 2, Association may submit to Binding Arbitration under American Arbitration Association Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board shall pay 91% of teacher's single health insurance premium
The Board shall pay ninety-one percent (91%) of the teacher's single health insurance premium. If the health insurance premium increases by more than 10%, the employer and association will meet to review options.
Other
Instructional Coaches Stipend — Instructional Coaches receive $4,000 additional annual compensation for duties outside contracted day and school year
The Instructional Coach will receive additional compensation in the amount of $4,000 per year to compensate for duties performed outside of their contracted day and school year (extended day/year).
Other
Lunch Room Aides — Two-hour lunch hour aides at elementary level
The Board agrees to employ two-hour lunch hour aides at the elementary level.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — M.S./M.A. Longevity
2027-2028 TRS Creditable Earnings schedule shows M.S./M.A. Longevity salary of 98,646
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — M.S./M.A. Step A
2027-2028 TRS Creditable Earnings schedule shows M.S./M.A. Step A salary of 52,786
Other
New Teacher Mentoring Stipend — District mentees receive $200 stipend in mentoring program
District mentees will receive $200 stipend paid to them. New Teachers in the District mentoring program will also receive $300 in classroom supplies.
Other
Notification Of Assignment — Written notice of tentative assignment no later than 45 days before first day of new school term
A teacher shall be given written notice of said teacher's tentative assignment for the forthcoming year no later than forty-five (45) days preceding the first day of the new school term. In the event changes in such assignment are proposed, the teacher affected shall be notified promptly.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Attendance bonus: $500 for 0 days missed; scales down based on days missed
A full-time teacher will receive the following bonus amount in their June check as a reward for good attendance during the school year: (i) 0 days missed: $500.00 (ii) 1 day missed: $400.00 (iii) 2 days missed: $300.00 (iv) 3 days missed: $200.00
Compensation
Payroll Deduction Dues — Employer shall deduct Association dues per valid authorization form and remit within 10 working days
The Employer will not make any Association-related deductions from an employee without a valid Dues Deduction Authorization Form on file. All dues, payments or contributions deducted by the Employer shall be remitted to the Association no later than ten working days after deductions are made.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 2 personal days per year; 3 days after 27 years of service
At the beginning of each school year, the Board shall grant each employee two (2) days of personal leave without loss of pay. On the 27th year of service with the District, each employee will be granted one (1) additional personal day for a total of three (3) personal days a year.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board contributes 2.0% of teacher's creditable compensation to TRS of overall 9.0% teacher contribution
The board will contribute 2.0% of the teacher's creditable compensation to TRS of the overall 9.0% teacher contribution. The board will make the contribution directly to the Teachers Retirement System on behalf of each bargaining unit member pursuant to Section 414(h)(2).
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers Retirement System)
certified teaching personnel that hold a valid Illinois Professional Certification as defined by the Illinois State Board of Education and who are eligible for the Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Recall rights extend one (1) calendar year after removal or dismissal due to reduction in force
If an employee is removed or dismissed from employment and the Board within one (1) calendar year thereafter increases the number of employees, reinstates the positions, or vacancies occur, the positions shall be tendered to employees so removed or dismissed.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — B.S./B.A., M.S./M.A., M.S./M.A.+30, M.S./M.A.+48
2027-2028 TRS Creditable Earnings schedule shows four salary lanes: B.S./B.A., M.S./M.A., M.S./M.A.+30, and M.S./M.A.+48
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Steps A through V plus Longevity
2027-2028 TRS Creditable Earnings schedule contains steps A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and Longevity
Other
Seniority Definition — Seniority based on date of hire by Board; when multiple hired same date, greater seniority given to person with most total teaching experience; if still equal, greater seniority to farthest advanced on horizontal salary schedule position
Seniority shall be based on the date of hire by the Board of Education. When more than one employee is hired on the same date, the greater seniority will be given to the person with the most total teaching experience. If still equal, the greater seniority will be given to the person farthest advanced on the horizontal position on the salary schedule.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 12 sick leave days per school term for years 1-20; 15 days per term for years 21-35
Each employee will be entitled to twelve (12) sick leave days per school term without loss of pay in years one (1) through twenty (20) of his/her initial employment. Beginning in year twenty-one (21) through year thirty-five (35) each employee will be entitled to fifteen (15) sick leave days per school term without loss of pay.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Sick leave capped at 340 days
Sick leave will be capped for each employee at three hundred-forty (340) days. Sick leave usage shall be in accordance with the requirements and limitations in the School Code.
Compensation
Step Increase — Add $200 for each four semester hours
Add $200 for each four semester hours $1,000 max for M.S./M.A. lane
Workday
Teacher Workshop Days — 2 five-hour early dismissal teacher workshop days per year, one per semester
Two (2) five-hour student attendance days clearly designated in the school calendar – one day each semester – shall be early dismissal teach teacher workshops. During these workshops, meetings and programming will be consistent with the teacher workshop guidelines of the School Code.
Other
Work Based Learning Supervisors Stipend — Work-based learning supervisors receive $5,500 additional compensation for duties outside contracted day and school year
The work-based learning supervisors will receive additional compensation in the amount of $5,500 per year to compensate for duties performed outside of the contracted school day and school year (extended day/year).