Other
Accrued Vacation Payout — Employee paid for accrued vacation upon resignation at normal daily rate of pay
If the employee resigns by following the provisions of this Agreement, he/she shall be paid for accrued vacation, if any, at his/her normal daily rate of pay.
Other
Advanced Education Tuition Reimbursement Fund — Board establishes fund of $25,000 per school year for tuition reimbursement
Board shall establish a fund of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) for each of the current contract school years for tuition reimbursement.
Other
Advanced Education Tuition Reimbursement Max Per Hour — Maximum reimbursement of $300 per semester hour
Any teacher who obtains the written approval of the Superintendent or his/her designee for graduate course work shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for actual tuition costs not to exceed a maximum of three hundred ($300.00) per semester hour.
Leave
Advanced Study Leave — Leave of absence without pay for advanced study up to 2 years
A leave of absence without pay for the purpose of advanced study up to two (2) years shall be granted, upon application, to any teacher who does not qualify or elect to take a sabbatical leave, provided the teacher states his/her intention to return to the school system.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Discipline resulting in discharge during school term for cause or suspension without pay of more than five (5) working days is subject to arbitration provisions
No employee shall be disciplined, reprimanded, suspended, reduced in rank, or docked without cause. Only discipline resulting in discharge during the school term for cause or suspension without pay of more than five (5) working days shall be subject to the arbitration provisions of the grievance procedure.
Other
Assault Battery Threat Reporting — Any case of assault and/or battery upon an employee while in the course of employment shall be promptly reported to the Administration. An employee may file report/charges with the appropriate local law enforcement agency; District 168 will provide reasonable assistance to the employee in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement.
Any case of assault and/or battery upon an employee while in the course of employment shall be promptly reported to the Administration. An employee may file report/charges with the appropriate local law enforcement agency; District 168 will provide reasonable assistance to the employee in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement.
Other
Assault Battery Threats Reporting — Assault, battery, or threats against employees must be reported and legal assistance provided
Any case of assault and/or battery upon an employee while in the course of employment shall be promptly reported to the Administration. District 168 will provide reasonable assistance to the employee in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement.
Other
Assignment Notice Required — All employees in less than 12-month positions shall be informed in writing of building assignments for following year at least 15 calendar days prior to start day
All employees (in less than twelve (12)-month positions) shall be informed in writing of their building assignments for the following year at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to their start day.
Other
Association Building Representatives — Building Principal permits Association representatives and officers to leave building during preparation period for Association duties
The Building Principal shall permit Association building representatives and/or officers to leave the building during a preparation period for duties attendant to Association responsibilities.
Other
Association Facilities Use — Association permitted use of school building room for meetings; may request equipment; may use mailboxes and email for faculty communications
The Association shall be permitted the use of a school building room for the purpose of holding meetings provided that, when special custodial services are required, the Board may charge the Association for such services and provided further, that such meeting in no way interferes with any aspect of the instructional program.
Other
Association Harmless Evaluation Process — Association held harmless by Board for involvement in evaluation process including providing consulting teacher roster
Further, the Sauk Village Education Association shall be held harmless by the Board of Education for its involvement in the evaluation process, (i.e., providing a list of possible consulting teachers, working with the Board of Education and/or its agents in developing an Evaluation Plan, etc.).
Other
Association Leave — Association representatives permitted up to eight (8) total days per academic year for local, state, or national conferences
In the event that the Association desires to send representatives to local, state, or national conferences or other business pertinent shall be excused without loss of pay or benefits, upon approval of the SVEA Executive Board and the Superintendent up to a maximum of eight (8) total days per academic year.
Other
Athletics Tier 1 Salary — Athletic Director Tier I annual stipend
Tier I $5000 Responsible for the planning, coordination, and supervision of all components of the Rickover Jr. High School athletic program. Athletic Director*
Other
Athletics Tier 2 Salary — Tier II coaching position stipend
Tier II $2500 Minimum of 5 meetings/month Seasonal activity (excess of 3 months)
Other
Athletics Tier 3 Salary — Tier III coaching position stipend
Tier III $1250 Minimum of 3 meetings/month Seasonal activity (less than 3 months)
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Step 18 BA salary 2024-2025
Step 18 BA $66,188.72
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Step 1 BA salary 2024-2025
Step 1 BA $46,050.33
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 1.2% increase to base of 2023-2024 salary schedule
This agreement adds 1.2% to the base of the 2023-2024 salary schedule to create a new 2024-2025 schedule.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 1.2% increase to base of 2024-2025 salary schedule
1.2% to the base of the 2024-2025 schedule to create a new 2025-2026 schedule.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 1.2% increase to base of 2025-2026 salary schedule
1.2% to the base of the 2025-2026 schedule to create a new 2026-2027 schedule.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to three bereavement days upon request for death in immediate family or household
Each teacher shall be entitled up to three (3) bereavement days upon request in case of death in the immediate family or household. Immediate family shall be defined as in the paragraph (A) Sick Leave above.
Other
Board Agenda Topics — Association may request topics placed on Board meeting agenda upon written request
Upon written request, the Association shall have placed on Board meeting agendas topics it wishes to address to the Board.
Other
Board Assignment Transfer Final — Board's decision as to assignments, transfers, and promotions is final
The Board's decision as to assignments, transfers, and promotions shall be final.
Other
Board Discouragement Restriction — Board of Education and Administration shall not discourage teachers from membership in SVEA
The Board of Education and Administration shall not discourage teachers from membership in SVEA.
Other
Board Indemnification Consulting Teacher — Board provides full legal assistance and indemnification to consulting teacher for involvement in evaluation process
The Board of Education agrees to fully indemnify any such teacher for any legal costs, assessments, damages, bodily injury, etc. If the involvement in any such adjudication or bodily injury requires time off from work, the teacher shall suffer no loss of pay, any leave day, seniority, fringe benefits, or job assignments.
Other
Board Information Provision — Board provides agenda, minutes, financial reports, audits, personnel register, budgetary info, census data, and policy changes to Association
The Board shall provide the Association with a copy of the agenda and minutes of all Board meetings and shall in response to reasonable written requests to the Superintendent furnish any information which may be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint, and the Board shall also furnish annual financial reports and audits.
Other
Board Meeting Advance Notice Days — When any employee is required to appear before the Board concerning any matter which could adversely affect the contribution of that employee in their position or employment or their salary, the employee and Union President shall be given reasonable prior written notice of the reasons for such meeting or interview. Notice is understood to mean not less than three (3) workdays, except in case of emergency or where special circumstances exist necessitating less than three (3) workdays notice.
When any employee is required to appear before the Board concerning any matter which could adversely affect the contribution of that employee in their position of employment or their salary, the employee and Union President shall be given reasonable prior written notice of the reasons for such meeting. Notice is understood to mean not less than three (3) workdays, except in case of emergency.
Other
Board Meeting Agenda Union Topics — Union may request Board meeting agenda topics with 7 working days' written notice to Superintendent
Upon written request received by the Superintendent at least seven (7) working days prior to the meeting, the Union shall have placed on Board meeting agenda topics it wishes to address to the Board.
Other
Board Meeting Notice — Association President given written notice of regular or special Board meetings at least 24 hours prior with agenda copy
The President of the Association or his/her designee shall be given written notice of any regular or special meeting of the Board together with a copy of the agenda or statement of purpose of such meeting at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled time of such meeting.
Other
Board Meeting Notice Required — Minimum written notice before employee must appear before Board
Employee and Union President shall be given reasonable prior written notice of the reasons for such meeting or interview and shall be entitled to have a representative of the Union present. Reasonable prior written notice is understood to mean not less than three (3) workdays.
Other
Board Meeting Notice Union Agenda — Union President given written notice of regular/special Board meeting with agenda copy 24 hours prior to meeting
The President of the Union or their designee shall be given written notice of any regular or special meeting of the Board together with a copy of the agenda or statement of purpose of such meeting at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled time of such meeting.
Other
Board Minutes Access — Two copies of Board minutes emailed, posted on website, or placed in Union President mailbox
Two (2) copies of all Board minutes shall be emailed, posted on the District website or placed in the mailbox of the President of the Union upon their approval by the Board of Education.
Other
Board Minutes Provision — Two copies of all Board minutes provided to Association President electronically or by mail as soon as prepared
Two (2) copies of all Board minutes shall be either electronically provided or mailed or placed in the mailbox of the President of the Association as soon as they have been prepared.
Other
Board No Individual Negotiation — Board agrees not to negotiate with any employee organization other than Union or any employee individually during Agreement
The Board agrees not to negotiate with any employee organization other than the Union for the duration of this Agreement; further, the Board agrees not to negotiate with any employee individually during the duration of this Agreement on matters subject to negotiation.
Other
Board No Retaliation Union Participation — No retaliation for participation in Union activities allowed by District administration or Board
The Board acknowledges that no retaliation for participation in Union activities is allowed by the District administration or the Board.
Other
Board Rights Retained — Board retains ultimate responsibility for management of district including hiring, qualifications, dismissal, assignments, programs, class schedules, duties, responsibilities
The Board retains and reserves the ultimate responsibility for proper management of School District 168 as conferred upon and vested in it by the statutes and the Constitution of the State of Illinois and the United States, including but not limited to the responsibility for and the right: To maintain executive management and administrative control of the School District and its properties and facilities.
Other
Book Club Enrichment — Reading Enrichment (per semester)
Book Club - Reading Enrichment (per semester)
Compensation
Bus Duty Before After School — Twenty dollars per trip
Employees who perform bus duty before or after school will earn $20 per trip.
Compensation
Bus Duty Extracurricular — Twenty-five dollars per trip
Employees who perform bus duty for extracurriculars will earn $25 per trip.
Compensation
Bus Duty Long Trips — Twenty-five dollars per trip
Employees who perform bus duty on trips lasting more than 60 minutes will earn $25 per trip.
Other
Bus Duty Pay — $20 per trip for bus duty before/after school
Employees who perform bus duty before or after school will earn $20 per trip. Employees who perform bus duty on trips lasting more than 60 minutes will earn $25 per trip.
Compensation
Bus Duty Summer Long — Fifteen dollars per trip for trips lasting 30 minutes or more
Employees who perform bus duty during the summer will earn $15 per trip for those trips lasting 30 minutes or more.
Compensation
Bus Duty Summer Short — Ten dollars per trip for trips lasting less than 30 minutes
Employees who perform bus duty during the summer will earn $10 per trip for those trips lasting less than 30 minutes.
Other
Calendar Committee — Standing calendar committee with equal number of administrators and teachers appointed by Association; meets to develop school calendar recommendations
The parties agree to create a standing calendar committee made up of administration and members of both employee associations. The parties acknowledge that it is desirable that the committee is made up of equal number of Administrators and teachers as appointed by the Association.
Other
Calendar Committee Representation — One Union member designated to District Calendar Committee
One member of the District's Calendar Committee shall be designated by the Union.
Other
Calendar Emergency Days — If emergency days included in calendar not used for emergencies, they shall not become teacher workdays
If any emergency days are included in the school calendar those days or any portion thereof are not used for emergencies, they shall not become teacher workdays.
Other
Citizenship No School Disruption — No employee shall disrupt School District activities in exercise of political rights
However, no employee shall disrupt School District activities in the exercise of these rights.
Other
Citizenship Rights — Board recognizes U.S. citizens have right to be active politically; political rights include registering/voting, party organizations, discussing issues, campaigning, contributing
The Board recognizes that United States citizens have the right to be active politically. Political rights shall include registering and voting, participating in party organizations, discussing political issues publicly, campaigning for candidates, and contributing to campaigns.
Compensation
Committee Meetings — Thirty-three dollars per hour
For the duration of the contract, after school committee meetings will be paid at $33.00 an hour.
Other
Computer Club Duty — Before school duty for 20 minutes (door/hall) (per semester)
Computer Club - Before school duty for 20 minutes (door/hall) (per semester)
Other
Conference After Evaluation Days — Following the completion of a formal evaluation the immediate supervisor shall arrange a conference with the employee within five (5) working days of completion.
Following the completion of a formal evaluation the immediate supervisor shall arrange a conference with the employee within five (5) working days of completion and during the employee's workday to discuss the evaluation.
Compensation
Consulting Teacher Hourly Rate — Consulting teacher paid twenty-five dollars per hour for consultation time beyond school day
The consulting teacher will be paid twenty-five dollars ($25.00) an hour for any consultation time beyond the school day.
Evaluation
Consulting Teacher Hours Per 30 Days — Meetings limited to one hour each, maximum five meetings per thirty school days during remediation
Meetings will be limited to one (1) hour and five (5) meetings per every thirty (30) school days.
Evaluation
Consulting Teacher Meetings Max Per Period — five meetings per thirty school days
Meetings will be limited to one (1) hour and five (5) meetings per every thirty (30) school days.
Other
Consulting Teacher Selection Qualifications — Consulting teacher must have at least five years teaching experience, reasonable familiarity with teacher assignment, and 'excellent' rating on recent evaluation
The law provides that 'the consulting teacher' is an educational employee who has at least five (5) years of teaching experience and a reasonable familiarity with the assignment of the teacher being evaluated and who received an 'excellent' rating on his/her most recent evaluation.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Teacher work year will consist of one hundred eighty (180) teacher attendance days
The school calendar shall consist of one hundred eighty-five (185) days of one hundred seventy-six (176) will be student attendance days including two (2) student-led parent-teacher conference days; four (4) will be teacher institute days, and five (5) emergency days. The teacher work year will consist of one hundred eighty (180) teacher attendance days.
Other
Contract Duration — July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026
This Agreement shall be effective on the date of its execution the 1st day of July 2023 and shall continue in effect until June 30, 2026.
Other
Curriculum Instruction Committee — Committee of no less than 4 teachers per building with Director of Instructional Services; meets at least 4 times per year starting by September 15
The Superintendent will designate a Committee of Curriculum and Instruction with no less than four (4) teachers per building (as appointed by the Association) with the Director of Instructional Services. This Committee will meet no less than four (4) times per school year with the first meeting to be held no later than September 15 of each year.
Other
Curriculum Materials Center — Professional Instructional Materials Center available in each school with texts and materials requested by teachers
The Board and Administration shall make available a professional Instructional Materials Center in each school. The Center will include professional texts and instructional materials as requested by teacher and purchased by the District with approval of the Superintendent.
Leave
Curriculum Review Time Weeks — Teachers given minimum six weeks to review and provide feedback on curriculum and instructional materials
Teachers will be given a minimum of six (6) weeks to review materials and provide feedback to the sub-committee.