Other
Absence Reporting Elementary — Report absence by 7:00 a.m. for elementary staff
When Licensed Staff is unable to be in school on a given day, it is the responsibility of Licensed Staff to submit the absence to Frontline Absence Management no later than 7:00 a.m. for elementary level Licensed Staff.
Other
Absence Reporting Middle Early Childhood — Report absence by 6:30 a.m. for middle and early childhood staff
When Licensed Staff is unable to be in school on a given day, it is the responsibility of Licensed Staff to submit the absence to Frontline Absence Management no later than 6:30 a.m. of the day that the Licensed Staff is unavailable for middle school and early childhood level.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Arbitration is binding; arbitrator's decision is final and binding on the Association and the Board
The arbitrator's opinion and award shall be final and binding on the Association and the Board. Each party retains the right to seek judicial review of the arbitrator's award if either party feels the arbitrator has exceeded his/her authority.
Other
Assault Battery Reporting — Licensed Staff must report assault/battery in timely manner; entitled to file police report
Licensed Staff have a right to file a police report if they believe that an assault and/or battery has occurred. If an assault and/or battery occurs during the Licensed Staff's performance of duties, the assault must be reported in a timely manner to the building administration.
Other
Association Dues Deduction — Board shall deduct association dues from employee pay and remit to Association within 10 working days
The Board, upon receipt of a written authorization from an employee covered by this Agreement, shall deduct the employee's Association dues from his/her pay each period and remit such deduction to the Association no more than ten (10) working days after the payday for which the deduction is made.
Other
Association Facility Use — Association shall use district-approved electronic format to request facilities; approval granted if no interference with normal operations
The Association shall utilize the district-approved electronic format to request use of district facilities. Approval will be granted provided this does not interfere with normal school operations.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $72,150
Step 9 BS: $72,150 (July 1, 2028 – June 30, 2029 salary schedule)
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $61,204
Step 1 BS: $61,204 (July 1, 2028 – June 30, 2029 salary schedule)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 1.23% increase from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026 school year (BA Step 1: $58,237 to $58,965)
2024-2025: Step 1 BS $58,237; 2025-2026: Step 1 BS $58,965. Increase: ($58,965 - $58,237) / $58,237 = 1.25% approximately
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 1.25% on the base, plus step
2025-2026: 1.25% on the base, plus step
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 1.25% on the base plus step
2026-2027: 1.25% on the base plus step
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to three days leave for death of immediate family member
In the event of the death of a member of the immediate family, Licensed Staff shall be entitled to up to three (3) days' leave of absence without loss of pay or deduction of accumulated sick leave.
Leave
Child Care Leave — Tenured Licensed Staff entitled to unpaid leave for newborn or newly adopted child
Upon request, tenured Licensed Staff shall be granted leave of absence without pay or board-paid benefits, except as required by law, to care for a newborn baby or a newly adopted child covering a period not to exceed the remainder of the school year.
Other
Collaboration Monday Frequency Admin — Twice a month
Admin/District PD - Twice a month
Other
Collaboration Monday Frequency Cross District — Cross-District Collaboration 3 times a year
Cross-District Collaboration - 3 times a year
Other
Collaboration Monday Frequency School — 1-2 times a month
School Collaboration (Teams, Grade Level, or Content) - 1-2 times a month (Dependent on Monday Holidays)
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — School year consists of 185 days
For each school year of this Agreement, the Licensed Staff year will consist of 185 days, of which no more than four (4) are institute days and five are emergency days.
Other
Cycle A Informal Observation Deadline — One Informal Observation by April 15th for Cycle A
The Evaluator will conduct one Informal Observation by April 15th. Additional observations may be requested by the licensed staff or scheduled by the Evaluator.
Other
Cycle B Formal Observation Deadline — One Formal Observation before February 15th for Cycle B; Final Summative Evaluation Conference by March 1st
The Evaluator will conduct one Informal Observation before Winter Break and one Formal Observation before February 15th. Final Summative Evaluation Conference, including all evidence and artifacts contributed by both participants, will be held between the licensed staff and the Evaluator by March 1st.
Other
Cycle C Professional Growth Goal — Licensed staff focus on Professional Growth goal for specific domain/component from Danielson Framework; goal set by October 15th, concludes by May 15th
Licensed staff will focus on a Professional Growth goal. The growth goal will focus on a specific domain and component(s) from the Danielson Framework for Effective Teaching the Licensed Staff is focused on to improve their craft. This goal will be set by October 15th and will conclude by May 15th.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental coverage included with health insurance options (PPO, HMO, Blue Advantage)
Board shall provide term life insurance policy for each employee in the amount of $50,000.00. Health and Dental Insurance provided through PPO, HMO IL, and Blue Advantage plans.
Workday
Duty Free Lunch — Duty-free, uninterrupted lunch period daily
Licensed Staff will have a duty-free, uninterrupted lunch period daily. Duty-free lunch periods will be the same length at each Elementary (K - 5) building.
Other
Early Childhood Student Attendance — Morning 8:15 a.m.-10:50 a.m.; Afternoon 12:25 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Morning session 8:15 a.m. -10:50 a.m.; Afternoon session 12:25 p.m. -3:00 p.m.
Workday
Early Childhood Work Start — 8:00 a.m. until professional responsibilities concluded
8:00 a.m.- until professional responsibilities are concluded after students are dismissed
Other
Elementary Student Attendance — 8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Student attendance 8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Workday
Elementary Work Start — 8:30 a.m. until professional responsibilities concluded
8:30 a.m.- until professional responsibilities are concluded after students are dismissed
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employees pay 50% of premium increase over 5% for individual health and dental coverage
If the final premium for individual health and dental coverage increases by more than five percent (5%) over the prior year premium, employees electing such coverage shall pay one-half of the increased cost
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Growth accounts for 10% of total summative rating measure, calculated based on iReady typical growth in Math (5%) and Reading (5%) from fall to winter
Growth accounts for 10% of the total summative rating measure. This 10% will be an 'All In' district measure for all licensed staff. This 10% measure will be calculated based on the growth as measured by iReady typical growth in Math (5%) and Reading (5%) from fall to winter of the summative rating year.
Other
Evaluation Framework — Danielson Framework for Effective Teaching with statutory ratings: Excellent, Proficient, Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory
Licensed Staff Evaluation is based on the CCSD93 Professional Growth and Evaluation System (Licensed Staff), which currently incorporates concepts from the Danielson Framework for Effective Teaching. The statutory evaluation ratings are: Excellent, Proficient, Needs Improvement, and Unsatisfactory.
Evaluation
Evaluation Purpose — Evaluation purpose is to increase licensed staff effectiveness to improve instruction and enhance student learning opportunities; cooperative process between evaluator and evaluated
The major purpose of evaluation is to increase licensed staff effectiveness in order to improve instruction and enhance opportunities for student learning. Evaluation is a cooperative process wherein the individual being evaluated and the person responsible for making the assessment feel a joint responsibility.
Leave
Fmla Coverage — Eligible Licensed Staff entitled to leave under Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Eligible Licensed Staff are also entitled to leave in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act. (Refer to Board Policy 5:185 and Administrative Procedure: FMLA).
Other
Formal Observation Feedback Timeline — Formal observation notes shared within two school days; conference within five school days after observation
Evaluators will share their formal notes with licensed staff within two school days after each formal observation, followed by a conference that will occur within five school days after the observation to discuss what was observed and performance.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step I (informal discussion), Step II (written grievance to principal), Step III (superintendent review), Step IV (board of education review), Step V (arbitration)
An attempt shall be made to resolve any grievance in informal, oral discussion between grievant and his/her immediate supervisor. If a grievance cannot be resolved informally, the grievant shall file the grievance, in writing, with the principal. In the event a grievance has not been satisfactorily resolved at the second step, the grievant shall file, within five (5) days of the principal's written decision and reason(s) at the second step, a copy of the grievance with the Superintendent.
Other
Half Day Dismissal Early Childhood — 12:00 p.m. dismissal; PD begins 12:45 p.m.
Half-day in-service dismissal will be at 12:00 p.m. and professional development will begin at 8:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. on alternating in-service days.
Other
Half Day Dismissal Elementary — 12:00 p.m. dismissal; PD begins 1:15 p.m.
Half-day in-service dismissal will be at 12:00 p.m. and professional development will begin at 1:15 p.m. and end at 3:30 p.m.
Other
Half Day Dismissal Middle School — 11:15 a.m. dismissal; PD begins 12:45 p.m.
Half-day in-service dismissal will be at 11:15 a.m. and professional development will begin at 12:45 p.m. and end at 3:00 p.m.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board shall pay 70% of premium for family health and dental coverage for full-time Licensed Staff with four or more years of service in the District
The Board shall pay 70% of the premium for family health and dental coverage for full-time Licensed Staff with four (4) or more years of service in the District who so elect such coverage.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Full-time Licensed Staff contribute specific amount for single health and dental coverage; amount increases or decreases annually at same rate as District's medical/dental plan
Full-time Licensed Staff participating in the District's health insurance coverage shall contribute a specific amount for each contract year toward the premium for single health and dental coverage.
Rif
Honorable Dismissal Notice Date — Honorable Dismissal List distributed 75 calendar days before school term end
Copies of the list will be distributed to the Association at least seventy-five (75) calendar days before the end of the school term.
Other
Information To Association — Board shall furnish Association President with Board meeting agendas, minutes, resolutions, policy manuals, auditor reports, budgets
The Board shall furnish the Association President(s) with the following documents: (1) Agenda of Board meetings (2) Official (approved) minutes of Board meetings and approved resolutions (3) Board Policy Manual, Administrative Procedures Manual, and Job Description Manual
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Early Childhood Team Plan Time
Early Childhood Licensed Staff shall receive, within a typical five-day week, 50 minutes of Team Plan Time if scheduling and resources permit.
Other
Internal Applicant Interview — Internal applicants interviewed once per school year for same position
All qualified internal applicants will be interviewed for a position. At Administration's discretion, interviews may only be granted once per school year for the same position (e.g. grade level or team).
Other
Involuntary Transfer Notification — By May 1st of current school year
Licensed Staff shall be notified of involuntary transfers in-person for the subsequent school year by May 1st of the current school year.
Other
Job Sharing Program — Full-time tenured Licensed Staff may participate in Job Share Program at 50% time with equal partner
Full-time tenured Licensed Staff may apply for participation in the Job Share Program. Job Shares are between two individuals at 50% time. Advancement on the salary schedule shall be made only after the Job Share participant has been in attendance the equivalent of a full year's employment.
Leave
Jury Duty — Full salary for jury duty service, with jury pay remitted to Board
Any Licensed Staff called to serve on jury duty shall receive his/her full salary for the time he/she serves on the jury, provided that any jury pay received for serving is submitted back to the Board.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Licensed Staff may move up to two lanes in any given school year
Licensed Staff may move up to two lanes in any given school year. Licensed Staff may request lane movement at two different times during the year.
Leave
Leave Association Business — Up to ten days release time annually for Association business
Upon at least three (3) school days written notice to the Superintendent or his/her designee, the Association President(s) or his/her designee shall be allowed up to ten (10) days release time for Association business out of the District on an annual basis.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $80,146
Step 9 MS: $80,146 (July 1, 2028 – June 30, 2029 salary schedule)
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $66,024
Step 1 MS: $66,024 (July 1, 2028 – June 30, 2029 salary schedule)
Other
Middle School Student Attendance — 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Student attendance 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Workday
Middle School Work Start — 7:45 a.m. until professional responsibilities concluded
7:45 a.m.- until professional responsibilities are concluded after students are dismissed
Leave
Military Leave — Difference between military reserve pay and regular pay, up to 6 months or remainder of school year
Any Licensed Staff who is a member of a branch of the Armed Forces Reserve or the National Guard shall be paid the difference between his/her Reserve pay and the regular pay he/she would receive from the Board during active duty, not exceeding the remainder of a school year or up to six months.
Other
No Strikes Or Slowdowns — No strikes or slowdowns permitted during term of agreement
During the term of this Agreement and any mutually agreed upon extension thereof, no Licensed Staff covered by this agreement, nor the Association, nor any person acting on behalf of the Association, shall engage in, authorize, or instigate a strike or a slowdown.
Other
Nurses Additional Work Days — Registered Nurses work five additional workdays before first day of attendance
In addition to this employment work year, Registered Nurses shall work five (5) works days and Innovation Center (IC) and Help Desk Paraprofessionals shall work three (3) work days before the first day of attendance for other paraprofessional categories.
Other
Observation Timing Informal — Informal observations typically 15 minutes or more in length
Typically, informal observation of classroom instruction will be 15 minutes or more in length. Observation notes, memoranda, etc., will be provided to the Licensed Staff within two school days after the observation.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — $900 annual stipend for National Board Certification
Licensed Staff members attaining National Board Certification will receive an annual $900 stipend paid on December 15th and May 15th pay periods.
Compensation
Paychecks Per Year — Licensed Staff paid on basis of 24 paychecks per school year
Licensed Staff will be paid on the basis of 24 paychecks covering a full year of service to the District. The 24 paychecks cover the period beginning on the first official day of each school year and terminating with the final check being issued in August.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Middle school Licensed Staff Personal Plan Times
Middle school Licensed Staff shall receive, within a typical five-day week, five (5) Personal Plan Times totaling 190 minutes and five (5) Team Plan Times totaling 190 minutes.
Other
Post Observation Conference Timeline — Post-observation conference within five school days of observation
A post-observation conversation (if any) will occur within five school days of the observation.
Retirement
Post Retirement Medical Contribution — Board contribution of $3,500 per year toward post-retirement medical insurance for 5 years
The Board shall also pay a contribution towards post-retirement medical insurance expenses for five (5) years following retirement, in the amount of $3,500.00 per year for those retirees participating in the Teachers' Retirement System medical plan.