Grievance
Arbitration Binding — final and binding arbitration
If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step II, the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration. If a demand for arbitration is not filed with the Employer within thirty (30) days of the date of the Step II answer, then the grievance shall be deemed withdrawn.
Other
Association Leave — Up to six days for Association representatives to attend local, state or national conference
In the event that the Association desires to send representatives to a local, state or national conference a limit of two teachers may be gone a total of six days. This leave shall be provided with no loss of pay provided the Association reimburses the district the cost of the substitutes.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Six percent (6%) increase in TRS creditable earnings in final year(s) of employment
Teachers qualifying and applying for this salary enhancement program shall have their prior year TRS creditable earnings increased in their final year(s) of employment by six percent (6%).
Leave
Bereavement Days — two (2) days of non-accumulative leave annually for each occurrence of death(s) in the immediate family
Each bargaining unit member shall be granted two (2) days of non-accumulative leave annually for each occurrence of death(s) in the immediate family. Bereavement leave shall be a grant of leave in addition to sick or personal leave.
Leave
Board Approved Leave Duration — The Board may grant a leave of absence of not more than 2 years
The Board may grant a leave of absence of not more than 2 years to an Employee for good cause and reasonable need shown. The leave may be terminated early by mutual agreement.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 8 a.m. through 3 p.m. with duty-free lunch period equal to student lunch period or 30 minutes, whichever is greater, and preparation period equal to one class period
The length of the workday shall be from 8 a.m. through 3 p.m. All Employees shall have a duty-free lunch period equal to the student lunch period or 30 minutes, whichever is greater, and a preparation period equal in length to 1 class period.
Other
Contracted Service Provider — United Healthcare
United Healthcare Total 482,108.79
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental coverage included in health insurance plan
Board shall pay health insurance premiums up to $610 per month for the duration of the contract to include hospital-surgical-major medical and prescription program for single or full family.
Other
Employer Hearing Representation — Employee entitled to Association representative at evaluative or disciplinary meetings with administrator or Board
When any Employee is required to appear before an administrator, an Employer committee, or Board of Education concerning any matter which is evaluative or disciplinary in nature, the Employee shall be entitled to have a representative of the Association present.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenured teachers rated as excellent or proficient evaluated at least once every three (3) years
Non-tenured teachers shall be evaluated at least twice each year. Tenured teachers who during their last evaluation cycle were rated as either 'excellent' or 'proficient' shall be evaluated at east once every three (3) years.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step I (Superintendent), Step II (Board of Education), Step III (final and binding arbitration)
Step I--the grievant within twenty (20) days of the occurrence or when the grievant might reasonably have had knowledge thereof, shall present the grievance in writing to the Superintendent or his/her designee. Step II--the grievant may submit the grievance to the Board of Education within ten (10) days. Step III--the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board shall pay health insurance premiums up to $610 per month
The Board shall pay health insurance premiums up to $610 per month for the duration of the contract to include hospital-surgical-major medical and prescription program for single or full family, whichever the employee selects.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — 330 minutes of instructional time per day (five and one-half hours including preparation period)
Each teacher shall be assigned 330 minutes per day of instructional time (five and one-half hours, including preparation period, as assigned to employee during the work day.)
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Horizontal movement on salary schedule for coursework completion
A teacher will be awarded additional pay as stipulated in salary schedule for completion of courses that can be applied to a post-graduate degree. Advancement across the salary schedule for CTE teachers may be granted for any coursework that would enhance our current course offerings, pending administrative approval.
Leave
Maternity Paternity Child Rearing Leave Duration — The leave shall be no longer than 4 semesters
The Employer may grant maternity/paternity/child-rearing leave upon written request for such leave. The leave shall be no longer than 4 semesters and may be terminated early by mutual agreement.
Other
No Reprisals Clause — No reprisals shall be taken by the Employer against any Employee because of the Employee's participation or refusal to participate in a grievance
No reprisals shall be taken by the Employer against any Employee because of the Employee's participation or refusal to participate in a grievance.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 2 days of paid leave per year to be used for personal business
Each Employee shall be entitled to 2 days of paid leave per year to be used for personal business. Employees shall notify the Employer of request at least one week in advance.
Other
Personnel File Evidence Restriction — any material evaluative in nature which has not been reduced to writing within ninety (90) calendar days following the event or occurrence may not be added to the file
However, any material evaluative in nature which has not been reduced to writing within ninety (90) calendar days following the event or occurrence may not be added to the file.
Other
Personnel File Examination Notice — Employees must provide 24-hour written notice to administration to review file
An Employee shall have the right to examine his/her personnel file and to have a representative of the Association accompany his/her in such a review. Employees must provide 24-hour written notice to administration to review file.
Other
Personnel File Response Deadline — Within thirty (30) days following the date any material is entered into the Employee's personnel file, the Employee shall have the right to respond
Within thirty (30) days following the date any material is entered into the Employee's personnel file, the Employee shall have the right to respond and his/her response shall be attached to the file.
Compensation
Preparation Period Substitute Pay — Teacher receives $20 per hour additional compensation if requested to substitute during preparation period
If a teacher is requested to substitute for another teacher during his/her preparation period, the teacher will receive additional compensation of $20 per hour.
Leave
Professional Development Days — not less than two (2) days of paid nonaccumulative leave to attend professional conferences, meetings, or workshops
Each Employee shall be entitled to not less than two (2) days of paid nonaccumulative leave to attend professional conferences, meetings, or workshops within the employee's field of employment each year.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board shall pay the Employee's contributions to TRS and TRIP
The Board shall pay the Employee's contributions to the State of Illinois Teachers Retirement System (TRS) and the Teacher's Retirement Insurance Program (TRIP), except that, during the life of this Agreement if an additional employee contribution to either TRS and TRIP shall be required by new legislation, one half of that new or additional contribution shall be picked up and paid by the employer and one half of that new or additional contribution shall be deducted from each employee's salary.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers Retirement System) and TRIP (Teachers Retirement Insurance Program)
Board shall pay the Employee's contributions to the State of Illinois Teachers Retirement System (TRS) and the Teacher's Retirement Insurance Program (TRIP).
Rif
Rif Notice Days — written notice, not less than forty-five (45) days preceding the end of the school term
If the number of positions must be reduced, the employees who are subject to removal shall receive notice by certified mail at least forty-five (45) days before the end of the school term.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Recall rights in effect from date of termination through one calendar year
Recall rights shall be in effect from the date of termination through one calendar year from the beginning of the school term next following his/her dismissal.
Leave
Sabbatical Leave Duration — sabbatical leave of 4 months to 1 year for study, travel, or other purpose
The Employer may grant sabbatical leave of 4 months to 1 year for study, travel, or other purpose designed to improve the Employee's effectiveness in the school system.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Sick leave charged on basis of class period(s) of absence: Less than one class period—no charge; One period through 3½ class periods—½ day; Greater than 3½ class periods—full day
Sick leave shall be charged on the basis of the class period(s) of absence as follows: Less than one class period of absence – no charge of leave; One period through 3½ class periods of absence – charge of ½ day; Greater than 3½ class periods of absence – charge of a full day
Other
Sick Leave Bank Threshold — sick leave bank at the time of the contribution contains fewer than two hundred forty (240) days
Employees may contribute any of such days to a common sick leave bank, provided the sick leave bank at the time of the contribution contains fewer than two hundred forty (240) days.
Other
Sick Leave Bank Withdrawal Limit — No withdrawal shall be approved in excess of sixty (60) work days in a single school term
No withdrawal shall be approved in excess of sixty (60) work days in a single school term.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Personal sick leave may accumulate to a maximum of three hundred fifty (350) days
Personal sick leave may accumulate to a maximum of three hundred fifty (350) days. Upon retirement, employees shall have the option of either 1) pay at half the sub rate for unused sick days accumulated over one hundred seventy (170) and up to three hundred fifty (350) days
Other
Sick Leave Service Requirement — two (2) continuous, full time years of service in the employ of the Board prior to receipt of any day withdrawn from the bank
An employee seeking to withdraw days from the bank shall have completed two (2) continuous, full time years of service in the employ of the Board of Education of Central Community High School No. 71 prior receipt of any day withdrawn from the bank; and
Other
Sick Leave Threshold 170 Days — An employee who has reached an accumulation of at least one hundred seventy (170) days of sick leave at the end of any school year shall receive a normal annual allotment of fifty-two (52) days
An employee who has reached an accumulation of at least one hundred seventy (170) days of sick leave at the end of any school year shall receive a normal annual allotment of fifty-two (52) days of sick leave at the beginning of the next school year.
Other
Sick Leave Threshold 270 Days — An employee who has reached an accumulation of at least two hundred seventy (270) days of sick leave at the end of any school year shall receive a normal annual allotment of thirty-two (32) days
An employee who has reached an accumulation of at least two hundred seventy (270) days of sick leave at the end of any school year shall receive a normal annual allotment of thirty-two (32) days of sick leave at the beginning of the next school year.
Other
Sick Leave Threshold 70 Days — An employee who has reached an accumulation of at least seventy (70) days of sick leave at the end of any school year shall receive a normal annual allotment of fifty-two (52) days of sick leave
An employee who has reached an accumulation of at least seventy (70) days of sick leave at the end of any school year shall receive a normal annual allotment of fifty-two (52) days of sick leave at the beginning of the next school year.
Compensation
Step Increase — Salary schedule with steps based on experience and degree
Any bargaining unit employee who was employed at Central Community High School District No. 71 during or before the 2015-2016 school term and who has been employed continuously and has had no break in service to Central Community High School District No. 71, shall be placed on and shall be paid on the salary schedule set forth in Appendix A.
Insurance
Vision Coverage — Vision coverage included in health insurance plan
Board shall pay health insurance premiums up to $610 per month for the duration of the contract to include hospital-surgical-major medical and prescription program for single or full family.