Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Grievance statement and Grievance Committee recommendations made part of separate file for grievances
The written statement of the teacher's grievance and the recommendations of the Grievance Committee shall be made part of a separate file for grievances.
Other
Assignment Notification Days — 30 days written notice of teaching assignments preceding first day of new school term
All teachers shall be given written notice of their teaching assignments no less than thirty (30) days preceding the first day of the new school term.
Other
Association Leave Annual Max — Maximum 20 days per school year total for all teachers for association leave to attend conferences or meetings
The total amount of time so taken does not exceed a maximum of twenty (20) days per school year by all teachers and the total amount of time so taken by a teacher does not exceed seven (7) days per school year.
Other
Association Leave Individual Max — Maximum 7 days per school year per individual teacher for association leave
The total amount of time so taken by a teacher does not exceed seven (7) days per school year.
Other
Athletic Director Stipend — Athletic director extra duty pay
Athletic Director 4,081.00
Other
Attire Requirement — Professional or practical attire required including name badge; practical attire defined as jeans with no holes or frayed ends and t-shirt promoting education or district
Teachers will wear professional or practical attire including a name badge for security purposes. Practical attire is defined as jeans with no holes or frayed ends and a t-shirt promoting education or the school/district (spirit wear).
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA maximum salary 2024-2025
IRS Salary 2024-2025, BA lane, experience step 36
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BA minimum salary 2024-2025
IRS Salary 2024-2025, BA lane, experience step 0
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Approximately 2.79% increase from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026 at BA step 0
BA step 0: 44937 (2024-2025) to 46285 (2025-2026)
Leave
Bereavement Days — Jury duty with full compensation and no loss of leaves, seniority or other benefits
Any teacher called to jury duty or who is subpoenaed to testify during work hours in any judicial or administrative matter, shall be paid his/her full compensation for such time with no loss of any leaves, seniority or other benefits.
Other
Building Staff Meetings Monthly — Regular teachers' meetings scheduled once per month, published no later than 15 days after first pupil attendance day
Regular teachers' meetings may be scheduled by each building principal on specific dates each month, said dates to be published no later than fifteen (15) days after the first pupil attendance day of the school term. Such meeting shall not exceed one (1) per month.
Other
Calendar Advisory Committee — Calendar advisory committee composed of 4 teachers, 2 non-certified employees, principals, 2 Board members, and Superintendent
A calendar advisory committee will be organized to advise the Board in the development of the school calendar. This committee will be composed of four (4) teachers, two (2) non-certified employees, principals, two (2) Board members and the Superintendent.
Compensation
Chaperoning Pay Athletic Events — Rate of pay according to Appendix II for athletic events; max 2 chaperones per bus/car
The Board also agrees to pay each teacher who works at athletic events the rate of pay according to Appendix II. The Board will pay a maximum of two (2) teacher/chaperones per bus/car.
Compensation
Committee Work Stipend Min — Minimum stipend of $10.00 per hour for committee work
Teachers who agree to serve on stipend committee work will be paid a minimum stipend of $10.00 per hour for their participation.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Teachers shall not be required to work more than the minimum number of teacher attendance days required by law each school year without extended contract or extra duty pay
Teachers shall not be required to work more than the minimum number of teacher attendance days required by law each school year without extended contract or extra duty pay.
Other
District Meetings During School Day — District-wide meetings held during normal school day; teachers seeking early dismissal need individual permission from Superintendent
District-wide meetings shall be held during the normal school day. Those persons needing to leave prior to the regular dismissal time shall secure this individual permission from the Superintendent prior to such meeting.
Other
Early Dismissal Quarters And Holidays — Early dismissal of classes at 2:15 p.m. on last day of first, second, third quarter and last school day prior to Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Memorial Day
The Board agrees to early dismissal of classes at 2:15 p.m. on the last day of first, second, and third quarter (for grade finalization) and the last school day prior to the Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and Memorial Day holidays/breaks.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Board will contribute 100% of the agreed upon plan for employee only coverage
The Board will contribute 100% of the agreed upon plan for employee only coverage for eligible employees enrolled in the group health insurance plan.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — District's evaluation plan reviewed annually no later than April 30th by committee of four teacher representatives and four Board/Administration representatives
The District's evaluation plan shall be reviewed annually no later than April 30th by a committee of four (4) teacher representatives appointed by the Association President and four (4) Board/Administration representatives for the purpose of making recommendations for revisions as needed.
Other
Extra Duty Crowd Control — Pay for athletic event crowd control
Crowd Control 56.46
Other
Extra Duty Detention Supervisor — Detention supervisor per night
Detention Supervisor (per night) 20.33
Other
Extra Duty K4 Lunch Supervisor — K-4 lunchroom supervisor per full period
K-4 Lunchroom Supervisor (per full period) 26.53
Other
Extra Duty K4 Playground Supervisor — K-4 noon playground supervisor per full period
K-4 Noon Playground Supervisor (per full period) 26.53
Other
Extra Duty Pay Ballgames — Pay for chaperoning ballgames
For Ballgames 66.61
Other
Extra Duty Pay Other Activities — Pay for other assigned extra-curricular activities per hour
For Other Assigned Extra-Curricular Activities per hour 15.82
Other
Extra Duty Score Board — Pay for athletic event score board operator
Score Board 56.46
Other
Extra Duty Score Keeper — Pay for athletic event score keeper
Score Keeper 56.46
Other
Extra Duty Summer School — Summer school per hour
Summer School (per hour) 35.47
Other
Extra Duty Temp Class Assignment — Temporary class assignment per period
Temporary Class Assignment (per period) 20.33
Other
Extra Duty Ticket Taker — Pay for athletic event ticket taker
Ticket Taker 50.80
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Intermediate level submission within 10 scheduled work days after local level resolution
If the grievance is not resolved to the teacher's satisfaction within five (5) days after submission of the grievance to his/her immediate supervisor, the teacher may submit his/her grievance to the Superintendent. The grievance must be submitted to the Superintendent in writing within ten (10) scheduled work days after submission to the teacher's immediate supervisor.
Insurance
Health Coverage Requirement — Board responsibility for health insurance coverage per Board policies
Information about health insurance coverage appears referenced but specific premium and deductible details not found on these pages.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Family in network $1800 deductible, out of network $3600
Deductible: Family in network $1800, out of network $3600. Maximum out of Pocket: Family in network $4100, out of network $12,300.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Registration fees not to exceed $125.00 for professional conferences, plus banquet and luncheon tickets; hotel and motel expense not to exceed $125.00
The Board of Education agrees to reimburse teachers using professional visitation days for mileage at the IRS rate, registration fees not to exceed $125.00, plus the cost of banquet and luncheon tickets.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Regular student attendance days at CJHS and CMS: 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.; Jordan and Schiller: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
On regular student attendance days, all teachers will be expected to be on duty at CJHS and CMS from 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m and at Jordan and Schiller from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Insurance
Life Insurance — Minimum $2,000 term life policy for teachers employed more than half-time
The Board of Education of School District #135 agrees to provide a minimum $2,000.00 term life policy for teachers employed more than half-time.
Other
Lunch Period K4 — Duty-free lunch period of minimum 30 minutes for K-4 teachers
Each teacher in grades K-4 will receive a duty free lunch period of a minimum of thirty (30) minutes.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — MA maximum salary 2024-2025
IRS Salary 2024-2025, MA+24 lane, experience step 36
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MA minimum salary 2024-2025
IRS Salary 2024-2025, MA lane, experience step 0
Other
Music Instrumental Director Stipend — Music instrumental director extra duty pay
Music - Instrumental Director 7,500.00
Compensation
Payroll Distribution — All teachers receive salary in twelve monthly payment transfers
All teachers shall receive their salary in twelve monthly payment transfers. Teachers shall have their salary electronically deposited into one bank account only.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 2 personal leave days per school year without loss of pay
Teachers shall be entitled to two (2) personal leave days per school year without loss of pay subject to the following: No reason need be given if five (5) days prior notice is given.
Other
Personal Leave Attendance Bonus — $200.00 bonus for teachers using no personal leave days in a school year
Any teacher who uses no personal leave days during a school year shall receive $200.00 (IRS) included in the June payroll as a reward for good attendance.
Other
Planning Periods Jhs — One planning period per day equal in time to regular class periods used in daily schedule for certified full-time Junior High School teachers
Each certified full-time teacher at the Junior High School shall receive a duty free lunch period of thirty (30) minutes plus one planning period per day equal in time to the regular class periods used in the daily schedule.
Other
Planning Periods K4 — Duty-free lunch of minimum 30 minutes plus 25-minute planning period for K-4 teachers
Each teacher in grades K-4 will receive a duty free lunch period of a minimum of thirty (30) minutes. In addition to the thirty minute lunch period, a twenty-five (25) minute planning period will be scheduled in all K-4 attendance centers.
Retirement
Preferential Part Time Employment — Retired teachers given full consideration for part-time vacancies if qualified and express interest
Retired teachers of the District shall be given full consideration for any vacancy for part-time positions for which the teacher is qualified, and for which the teacher submits a written letter of interest to the Superintendent within the timeframe of the posted notice of vacancy.
Compensation
Professional Growth Fund — Board establishes annual fund of $150,000 for professional growth
The Board of Education shall establish a fund and make available the amount of $150,000.00 annually for the purpose of professional growth outlined in this article.
Compensation
Registration Day Stipend — Stipend of $15.00 per hour for registration day work
The teachers who agree to work on registration day shall receive a stipend of $15.00 per hour.
Other
Reimbursement Personal Property — Board shall reimburse teacher for designated personal property used for instruction if damaged, lost or destroyed by actions other than teacher
In the event a teacher is required by his/her principal to use a specifically designated item of personal property for instruction and the item is damaged, lost or destroyed by actions other than the teacher, the Board shall reimburse the teacher for the loss.
Other
Reprimand Removal Years — Letters of reprimand removed from personnel file after 5 years if no subsequent reprimands
All letters of reprimand shall be removed from a teacher's personnel file after five (5) years provided there are not subsequent reprimands.
Retirement
Retirement Contribution Increase — If TRS percentage increases by law, Board pays half the increase percentage; remaining half withheld through payroll
If the percentage required by law increases, the Board agrees to pay half the increase percentage and the remaining half will be withheld through payroll deduction.
Retirement
Retirement Life Insurance — Retired teachers may continue life insurance coverage at retiree expense
Any teacher who retires from the District may continue his/her life insurance coverage subject to the conditions and requirements of the group carrier. Such coverage shall be at the expense of the retiree.
Retirement
Retirement Medical Insurance — Retired teachers may continue comprehensive major medical insurance at retiree expense
Any teacher who has retired and is currently on the district's medical insurance may continue his/her comprehensive major medical insurance coverage subject to the conditions and requirements of the group carrier. Such coverage shall be at the expense of the retiree.
Retirement
Retirement Notification Bonus — Teachers who notify intent to retire receive a bonus equal to the greater of $3,500 (IRS) or $350 (IRS) per year of service in District #135.
Teachers who notify the Board of their intent to retire as outlined in this section shall be paid a bonus equal to the greater of $3,500 bonus (IRS), or $350 (IRS) per year of service in District #135.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — The Board agrees to pay the statutory contribution to the downstate Teacher's Retirement System for the duration of this contract up to 9.4%.
The Board agrees to pay the statutory contribution to the downstate Teacher's Retirement System for the duration of this contract up to 9.4%.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers Retirement System)
Teachers who notify the Board of their intent to retire four (4) years prior to their TRS retirement date and who will have less than 36 years of TRS credit upon retirement shall receive a 6% increase in their TRS creditable earnings.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Tenured teacher acquires one year of seniority for each complete year of full-time employment in the District
Tenured teacher shall acquire one year of seniority for each complete year of full-time employment in the District. A tenured teacher working less than a complete school year shall acquire fractional seniority calculated by dividing the number of days worked by the number of workdays in the school calendar.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — BA, BA+12, BA+24, MA, MA+12, MA+24, SPEC, and additional lanes
IRS Salary 2024-2025 table columns: BA, BA+12, BA+24, MA, MA+12, MA+24, SPEC
Compensation
Salary Schedule Placement — Teachers placed on salary schedule per year of full-time teaching experience in public school system
Teachers shall be placed on the Salary Schedule for each year of teaching experience in the Public School System according to their years of full-time teaching experience in the Public School System.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 37 experience steps (0-36)
IRS Salary table shows experience steps from 0 to 36