Other
Annual Seniority List — Seniority list developed annually by February 1, sent to Association President 10 business days before March Board meeting
A Seniority List shall be developed each year by February 1. The complete list shall be sent to the Association President ten (10) business days prior to the March Board meeting.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — binding arbitration available as final step if grievance not resolved at Board of Education level
If the grievance is not resolved at Step IV, or the time limit expires without issuance of the Board's written reply, the Association may submit the grievance to binding arbitration, in writing, within twenty (20) working days.
Other
Association Building Use — Association has right to use school buildings with approval; no student presence during supervisor-teacher discussions; no scheduling conflicts with normal assignments
The Association shall have the right to use school buildings and equipment provided that: a) Matters of Supervisor-Teacher or School Board-Teacher relationships shall not be discussed in the presence of students. b) Meetings shall not conflict with normal Teacher assignments. c) Any extra expenses incurred by the Board shall be reimbursed by the Association.
Other
Association Release Days — 4 paid release days for Association purposes per year
The Association President, and/or their designee, shall have four (4) paid release days for Association purposes per each year of the contract.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Starting salary for Bachelor's degree (Lane 1) for 2023-24
Starting salaries for the 2023-24 year shall be as follows: Lane 1 Bachelors $55,000
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — One time salary adjustments with no Teacher receiving less than four percent increase for 2023-24 year
One time salary adjustments with no Teacher receiving less than a four (4.0) percent increase will be provided for the 2023-24 year.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Floor of 3.50% and ceiling of 5.00% for 2024-25 based on CPI-U or PTELL
Salaries in each subsequent year shall be calculated according to the compensation plan with annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) as utilized for the Illinois Property Tax Extension Law Limit (PTELL), or subject to the percentage floor (minimum increase) and ceiling (maximum increase) for each respective year: 2024-25: Floor 3.50% Ceiling 5.00%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Floor of 2.75% and ceiling of 5.00% for 2025-26 based on CPI-U or PTELL
2025-26: Floor 2.75% Ceiling 5.00%; 2026-27: Floor 2.50% Ceiling 5.00%; 2027-28: Floor 2.25% Ceiling 5.00%
Leave
Bereavement Days — Covered under sick leave definition including serious illness or death in immediate family
Sick leave shall be interpreted to mean personal illness, quarantine at home, or serious illness or death in the immediate family or household in accordance with the law.
Other
Board Agenda Materials — Board agendas and materials provided to Association President prior to public meeting dates
Prior to the Board of Education's regular meeting dates, the agenda, public reports, and informational items will be provided to the Association President.
Other
Class Size Grade 1 2 — When a class size exceeds twenty-four (24) students at the First and Second Grade levels, the Administration shall review the need for an additional section
When a class size exceeds twenty-four (24) students at the First and Second Grade levels, the Administration shall review the need for an additional section.
Other
Class Size Grade 3 4 — When a class size exceeds twenty-six (26) students at the Third and Fourth Grade levels, the Administration shall review the need for an additional section
When a class size exceeds twenty-six (26) students at the Third and Fourth Grade levels, the Administration shall review the need for an additional section.
Other
Class Size Grade 5 8 — When a class size exceeds twenty-eight (28) students at the Fifth through Eighth Grade levels, the Administration shall review the need for an additional section
When a class size exceeds twenty-eight (28) students at the Fifth through Eighth Grade levels, the Administration shall review the need for an additional section.
Other
Class Size Kindergarten — When the total number of students registered to attend Kindergarten exceeds seventy-two (72) students, Administration shall review the need for an additional section
When the total number of students registered to attend Kindergarten exceeds seventy-two (72) students, the Administration, including the Building Principal and/or their designee and the Superintendent, will meet with the Kindergarten Teachers.
Other
Classroom Composition — Effort to limit enrollment to number of student stations; teacher consultation required if not educationally conducive
Every effort shall be made to limit the number of students enrolled in a course to the number of student stations in a classroom. When teacher determines composition not educationally conducive: consult with Building Principal or may submit concern to Teacher Council.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Unauthorized absence calculated using 180 workdays annually
Salary deduction for unauthorized absence shall be figured on a daily rate of pay based on a Teacher's annual gross salary divided by the total number of workdays. The total number of workdays is one hundred eighty (180).
Insurance
Dental Coverage — District pays 90% of annual cost for individual and family dental insurance policies
The District shall pay ninety (90) percent of the annual cost for both the individual and family dental insurance policies. The Teacher who participates shall pay ten (10) percent.
Leave
Duty Free Lunch — A continuous thirty (30) minute duty-free lunch at both Concord Elementary and Cass Junior High
inclusive of a continuous thirty (30) minute duty-free lunch at Concord Elementary School and a continuous thirty (30) minute duty-free lunch at Cass Junior High School.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — For less than 15 years service: Employee pays 15% for PPO, HSA 1, HMO; 0% for HSA 2. For 15+ years: 10% for PPO, HSA 1, HMO; 0% for HSA 2.
Premium Responsibilities – Less than 15 Years of District Service. Four health insurance plans with breakdown: Employee pays 15% (PPO, HSA 1, HMO); 0% (HSA 2).
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Evaluation Committee established; teachers in final 2 years of Retirement Enhancement Program rated proficient/excellent not formally evaluated
Teachers in their final two (2) years of the Retirement Enhancement Program who are rated proficient or excellent will not be formally evaluated.
Other
Extra Duty Hourly Rate — Interscholastic teams, activities, and clubs compensation rate is $35.00 per hour
The compensation rate for coaching or sponsoring interscholastic teams, activities, and clubs is $35.00 per hour. At least two weeks prior to the start of an activity, Teachers must submit the following information to the Principal.
Insurance
Family Medical Leave — 12 work weeks of unpaid family and medical leave under FMLA
Teachers shall be informed of their statutory rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Eligible employees are entitled to twelve (12) work weeks of unpaid family and medical leave during any school year in accordance with the FMLA.
Other
Field Trip Supervision Rate — Field Trip Supervision Outside of Workday compensation rate is $35 per hour
Field Trip Supervision Outside of Workday, $35 per Hour
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Article VI of the Collective Bargaining Agreement contains all provisions and requirements for the grievance process
A grievance is a complaint or claim by a Teacher, or a group of Teachers, or by the Association that there has been an alleged violation, misinterpretation, or misapplication of any provision of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — PPO, HSA 1, HSA 2, HMO options available
The Teacher shall have the option to choose between the policies provided during the annual open enrollment period, or at the time of an eligible life event.
Compensation
Honorable Dismissal List — Honorable Sequence of Dismissal List distributed annually by February 1
An Honorable Sequence of Dismissal List, without personally identifying information, shall be distributed to the President of the Association each year by February 1.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Year 1: $250; Year 2+: $500 annual contribution to HSA or FSA
Wellness Program. Teacher shall receive $250 for year one of participation and $500 for year two and every consecutive year thereafter distributed to HSA or FSA.
Other
In School Substitute Rate — In School Substitute Coverage compensation rate is $35 per class period
In School Substitute Coverage, $35 per Class Period
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — No more than seven (7) hours and thirty-five (35) minutes inclusive of a continuous thirty (30) minute duty-free lunch at Concord Elementary School
The workday for full-time Teachers shall consist of no more than seven (7) hours and thirty-five (35) minutes inclusive of a continuous thirty (30) minute duty-free lunch at Concord Elementary School.
Other
Internal Candidate Consideration — Internal candidates for vacancies have 5 days to submit request after posting
Consideration shall be given to internal candidates for vacancies if their request is submitted within five (5) days of the email posting. Teachers shall submit their request via email to the Superintendent or their designee by the specified deadline.
Other
Involuntary Transfer — Involuntary transfer occurs when volunteer does not come forward; principal and teacher must meet and discuss reasons
A transfer is defined as a change in position from one (1) building to another. Effort shall be made to solicit a volunteer for any transfer. If a volunteer does not come forward, an involuntary transfer will occur. Upon request of the Teacher being transferred, the Building Principal and Teacher shall meet and discuss the reasons.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Teachers may advance lanes upon completing required coursework; additional $3,000 applied prior to percent increase
If a Teacher completes the required coursework for lane movement, an additional three thousand dollars ($3,000) shall be applied to the Teacher's salary prior to the percent increase for the next subsequent year.
Grievance
Less Serious Complaint Timeline — Complaints of less serious nature brought to teacher's attention within 2 workdays
Complaints of a less serious nature shall be brought to the attention of the Teacher involved within two (2) workdays. The Teacher is to be informed of the nature of the complaint and, if appropriate for the situation, the name(s) of the individual(s) submitting the complaint.
Other
Long Term Leave Types — Sabbatical, teacher exchange, health, parental leave available up to one school year max
Types of long-term leaves of absence: a) Sabbatical (graduate or post-graduate studies) b) Teacher exchange programs c) Health (Teacher and/or immediate family) d) Parental leave (beyond Family and Medical Leave).
Other
Lunch Recess Duty Elementary — At Concord Elementary School, each Teacher may be scheduled no more than one (1) lunch recess duty per week
At Concord Elementary School, each Teacher may be scheduled no more than one (1) lunch recess duty per week. Assigned days for recess duty will be rotated on a yearly basis.
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — Starting salary for Masters degree (Lane 3) for 2023-24
Lane 3 Masters $61,000; Lane 4 Masters +15 $64,000; Lane 5 Masters +30 $67,000; Lane 6 Masters +45 $70,000
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Master Teacher Certification Incentive: $1,000 annually
If a Teacher attains the certification of Master Teacher as outlined in the Illinois School Code, the District shall compensate the Teacher in the amount of $1,000 annually for the period of time that the Teacher holds the certification.
Other
Outdoor Education Coordinator Rate — Outdoor Education Coordinator compensation is $300
Outdoor Education Coordinator, $300
Other
Overnight Activity Supervision Rate — Overnight Activity Supervision compensation rate is $200 per night
Overnight Activity Supervision, $200 per Night
Other
Parent Teacher Conference Sessions — Teachers required to participate in one (1) afternoon and evening parent-teacher conference session and one (1) morning and afternoon parent-teacher conference session, total time not to exceed two normal workdays
Teachers will be required to participate in one (1) afternoon and evening parent-teacher conference session and one (1) morning and afternoon parent-teacher conference session, with the total time not to exceed two normal workdays.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Limit of four (4) certified teachers District-wide on any given day for personal leave
The number of personal days approved shall be limited to no more than four (4) Teachers District-wide on any given day. Teachers requesting sick leave on any given day will not be counted in the four (4) Teacher limit.
Other
Personnel File Placement — Teacher receives copy of materials prior to official placement in personnel file; 20 business days for informal review of placement
The Teacher shall receive a copy of all materials prior to them being officially placed in their personnel file. A Teacher may request an informal review with the Superintendent of any materials to be placed in the file prior to final action on placement within twenty (20) business days.
Other
Personnel File Review — Teacher may review non-confidential documents with 24 hours advance notice
A Teacher shall have the right to review non-confidential documents as specified by law in their personnel file during regular business hours. Such request should be made at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance.
Other
Planning Collaboration Time Elementary — Concord Elementary School full-time Teachers shall have no less than three hundred (300) minutes of planning and collaboration time per week within the student day
Full-time Teachers at Concord Elementary School shall have no less than three hundred (300) minutes of planning and collaboration time per week within the student day.
Other
Planning Collaboration Time Secondary — Cass Junior High School full-time Teachers shall have no less than eighty (80) minutes of planning and collaboration time to be scheduled within the student day
Full-time Teachers at Cass Junior High School shall have no less than eighty (80) minutes of planning and collaboration time to be scheduled within the student day.
Other
Professional Development Cycle — Each Teacher shall be offered the opportunity to participate in a District approved professional development activity or conference once every three (3) years at District expense
Each Teacher shall be offered the opportunity to participate in a District approved professional development activity or conference once every three (3) years at District expense.
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Teachers wishing to participate in the Retirement Enhancement Program who plans to retire from employment with a minimum of fifteen (15) consecutive years of service to the District and who is qualified to receive retirement benefits under the provisions of the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS).
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Recall procedures in accordance with Illinois School Code
Recall procedures shall be in accordance with the Illinois School Code.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Six salary lanes: Lane 1 (Bachelors), Lane 2 (Bachelors +15), Lane 3 (Masters), Lane 4 (Masters +15), Lane 5 (Masters +30), Lane 6 (Masters +45)
Lane 1 Bachelors $55,000; Lane 2 Bachelors +15 $58,000; Lane 3 Masters $61,000; Lane 4 Masters +15 $64,000; Lane 5 Masters +30 $67,000; Lane 6 Masters +45 $70,000
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Teacher Salary Statement includes years in district and total years teaching
Years in District*, Total Years Teaching*, 1st Year of Tenure, Salary Lane, Grad Hours Beyond Salary Lane, Base Salary, Extra Duty/Stipend
Compensation
Seniority Definition — Total years of service in district controls; then prior outside teaching experience, then educational degree attainment, then hire date
If the years of total service within the District are equal between two or more Teachers, prior teaching experience outside of the District shall control. Should prior teaching experience outside of the District be equal, the level of educational degree attainment shall control.
Grievance
Serious Complaint Investigation — Teacher receives communication regarding serious complaint investigation within 5 business days
Upon receiving such notice from a Teacher, the Superintendent shall investigate the complaint. The Teacher shall receive communication regarding the investigation within five (5) business days.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Teachers paid $20 per unused sick leave day accumulated upon retirement, up to amount needed for TRS creditable services
Teachers shall be paid twenty dollars ($20.00) for every sick leave day accumulated that is not needed for TRS creditable services. Teachers shall receive pay for days accumulated after June 30.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Unlimited accumulation
Any unused sick leave days shall accumulate to an unlimited number of days.
Other
Special Education Release Day — Special Education Teachers, Speech and Language Pathologists, and Social Workers involved in preparing for Annual Reviews and/or Individual Education Plans shall be provided the equivalent of up to one (1) full day per year of release time
Special Education Teachers, Speech and Language Pathologists, and Social Workers involved in preparing for Annual Reviews and/or Individual Education Plans shall be provided the equivalent of up to one (1) full day per year.
Other
Staff Protection — Board shall take reasonable steps to ensure Teachers protected from emotional, physical, or psychological intimidation or abuse
The Board shall take reasonable steps to ensure that Teachers are protected from emotional, physical and/or psychological intimidation or abuse. Any Teacher who believes they have been threatened either by an individual or group shall immediately notify the Building Principal or Superintendent.
Compensation
Step Increase — Salary increases based on education lanes and annual percentage increases; no traditional step increases mentioned
Starting salaries for each subsequent year of this Agreement shall increase by one half (1/2) of either the CPI-U or the floor percentages as listed above under Section 8.1, whichever increase is applied for that year.
Other
Surveillance Cameras — Primary purpose is building security, not employee performance evaluation
The primary purpose of the use of surveillance cameras is to secure the buildings and not to evaluate the performance of employees or to monitor their behavior and conduct.
Other
Team Release Day Planning — Each Team shall receive the equivalent of one release day of planning per year
In addition to daily and/or weekly plan time, each Team shall receive the equivalent of one release day of planning per year.
Other
Treasurer Conflict Of Interest — Michael McLean appointed as Treasurer; MOU clarifies roles to address conflict of interest as both Treasurer and CEA member
Mr. McLean is also a District teacher and member of the CEA which if left unaddressed, could appear to be a conflict of interest. Therefore, the purpose of this MOU is to clarify the roles, duties and precedents.