Compensation
Additional Load Compensation Per Class — $30.00 per class period
If a Teacher is requested by the administration to teach, supervise, or attend IEP/504 meetings during his/her preparation period or lunch, then said Teacher shall be compensated at the rate of $30.00 per class period.
Other
Additional Load Compensation Rate — If a Teacher is requested by the administration to teach, supervise, or attend IEP/504 meetings during his/her preparation period or lunch, then said Teacher shall be compensated at the rate of $20.00 per class period
If a Teacher is requested by the administration to teach, supervise, or attend IEP/504 meetings during his/her preparation period or lunch, then said Teacher shall be compensated at the rate of $20.00 per class period.
Other
Ag Teacher 3circles Grant — $1200 current stipend, increased with private funds to match state grant
AG teachers' current stipend is $1200. District, with private funds, will increase the stipend, which includes applicable TRS amount, to the total indicated in the 3 CIRCLE GRANT
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available through American Arbitration Federation if not satisfied with Step 2 disposition
If the Federation is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step 2, the Federation may submit the grievance to arbitration. The demand shall be submitted to the American Arbitration Federation, which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings according to the Streamlined Labor Arbitration Rules.
Other
Assignment Notification Notice — Employees shall be notified by mail or personal contact of any change in their assignments at least 22 days prior to the first day of the school term unless said change is deemed an emergency by the administration
Employees shall be notified by mail or personal contact of any change in their assignments at least 22 days prior to the first day of the school term unless said change is deemed an emergency by the administration.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $63,785
BA column, Step 27, 2024-2025 salary schedule showing Longevity at Step 28
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $41,316
BA column, Step 0, 2024-2025 salary schedule
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — District revenue increase of 3% triggers contract renegotiation
In the event district revenue that can be used for certified staff salaries is increased by three percent or more, the Board will agree to open the contract for negotiations for increases in salary.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 5% increase for Two Year Retirement Plan
Employee's TRS creditable earnings shall be increased by five percent (5%) over the employee's TRS creditable earnings for the prior years of employment respectively.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 5% increase for Three Year Retirement Plan
For the final three (3) years of employment the employee's TRS creditable earnings shall be increased by five percent (5%) over the employee's TRS creditable earnings for the prior years
Leave
Bereavement Days — two (2) additional days to use for the funeral or business associated with the death of a family member or a friend
Employees shall be granted two (2) additional days to use for the funeral or business associated with the death of a family member or a friend. Employees, with permission of administration, may use additional sick days, but the number shall not exceed five (5) in one school year.
Other
Board Meeting Notice — Federation President receives notice of regular/special Board meetings with agenda
The President of the Federation shall be given notice of any regular or special meeting of the Board together with a copy of the agenda or statement of purpose of such meetings at the same time as said notice and agenda are made available to the Board.
Other
Board Minutes Copy — Federation President receives copy of all Board minutes when approved
One copy of all Board minutes shall be mailed or placed in the mailbox of the President of the Federation as soon as they have been approved.
Other
Conference Attendance Excused — Maximum 2 employees excused each year to attend maximum 2 IFT/AFT conferences
Upon written request of the Federation, a maximum of two (2) Employees will be excused each year to attend a maximum of two (2) conferences sponsored by the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) and/or American Federation of Teachers (AFT). The Superintendent will be given two weeks' notice.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — not more than 180 days
A regular Teacher shall provide services in the school district each year for not less than the minimum number of days and months required by law but not more than 180 days.
Other
Cpi Cooldown Break — If a staff member has to CPI a student, he/she shall receive a 20-minute cool down break upon conclusion of the CPI event
If a staff member has to CPI a student, he/she shall receive a 20-minute cool down break upon conclusion of the CPI event.
Other
Discipline Requires Just Cause — No employee shall be disciplined without just cause
No employee shall be disciplined without just cause.
Workday
Employee Assignment Notice — Employees shall be notified of assignment changes at least 22 days prior to first day of school term
Employees shall be notified by mail or personal contact of any change in their assignments at least 22 days prior to the first day of the school term unless said change is deemed an emergency by the administration.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Board shall contribute for each eligible participating employee 75% of the cost of a single premium, but no less than $134.64 per month
The Board shall contribute for each eligible participating employee 75% of the cost of a single premium, but no less than $134.64 per month, during the term of the agreement toward a group plan of hospital-surgical-major medical insurance.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — tenured Teachers shall be evaluated not less than once every two years
The Principal may evaluate as often as desired but not less than twice annually for non-tenured Teachers nor less than once every two years for tenured Teachers.
Other
Federation Facilities Access — Federation may use employee mail boxes, inter-school mail, bulletin boards, telephone, business equipment and buildings
The Federation may use employee mail boxes, inter-school mail, designated school bulletin boards, telephone, business equipment and buildings for meetings, provided they do not interfere with scheduled activities. The Federation will repay any cost.
Other
Federation Representation Rights — Federation representative entitled to present at grievance proceedings and other meetings
Upon selection and certification by the Federation, the Board shall recognize a grievance representative in each building and a Federation grievance committee. Representation shall not be limited solely to these representatives. At least one Federation representative shall be present for any meetings, hearings, appeals or other proceedings relating to a grievance.
Other
Federation Rights Use Mailboxes — The Federation may use employee mail boxes, inter-school mail, designated school bulletin boards, telephone, business equipment and buildings for meetings
The Federation may use employee mail boxes, inter-school mail, designated school bulletin boards, telephone, business equipment and buildings for meetings, providing they do not interfere with scheduled activities.
Other
Financial Information Access — Federation furnished regularly prepared public information concerning financial condition, budget, and pertinent public information
The Federation shall be furnished on request all regularly and routinely prepared public information concerning the financial condition of the school including the annual financial statements and adopted budget. In addition, the Board and the administration will grant reasonable requests for any other readily available and pertinent public information.
Grievance
Grievance Initiation Days — Grievance must be initiated informally within 15 days
Any grievance must be initiated informally within fifteen (15) days. Following an informal meeting between the employee and the immediate supervisor, a formal notice will be filed within ten (10) days.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Two-step grievance procedure: Step One with immediate supervisor, Step Two with Superintendent or Board representative
Those involved may present the grievance in writing to the immediately involved supervisor who will arrange for a meeting to take place within ten (10) days after the receipt of the grievance. If the grievance is not resolved at Step 1, then the Federation shall refer the grievance to the Superintendent or a representative of the Board within six (6) days.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board shall contribute 50% of the cost of a single premium, but no less than $134.64 per month, during the term of the agreement
The Board shall contribute for each eligible participating employee 50% of the cost of a single premium, but no less than $134.64 per month, during the term of the agreement toward a group plan of hospital-surgical-major medical insurance.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — The normal workday for Teachers shall be no longer than seven hours and thirty minutes
The normal workday for Teachers shall be no longer than seven hours and thirty minutes, with the following exceptions: Meetings scheduled by the administration; Parent-Teacher or student-Teacher conferences; Other emergencies.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Yes, lane advancement available
Salary schedules set forth in Appendix 1 showing BA, BA+15, MA, MA+15 lanes with full increments for longevity advancement
Insurance
Life Insurance — term life insurance for all eligible employees to the extent of $30 annual premium
The Board shall provide term life insurance for all eligible employees to the extent of $30 annual premium.
Leave
Lunch Period Minutes — duty-free lunch period equal to that of the students but no less than thirty (30) minutes
All employees shall have a duty-free lunch period equal to that of the students but no less than thirty (30) minutes.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $69,802
MA column, Step 30, 2024-2025 salary schedule showing Longevity at Step 31
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $42,620
MA column, Step 0, 2024-2025 salary schedule
Leave
Maternity Paternity Leave Weeks — maternity/paternity/child-rearing leave of absence of up to twelve (12) weeks without pay or loss of accrued sick leave, tenure, or seniority
The employer shall grant a maternity/paternity/child-rearing leave of absence of up to twelve (12) weeks without pay or loss of accrued sick leave, tenure, or seniority to any employee who submits a written request for such leave.
Other
Mileage Reimbursement — Federal rate per mile
Employees shall be paid in accordance with the federal rate per mile for all approved mileage.
Other
No Reprisals — No reprisals for grievance participation
No reprisals of any kind will be taken by the Board of Education or the school administration against any Teacher because of his participation in this grievance procedure or his refusal to participate.
Workday
Normal Workday Hours — seven hours and thirty minutes
The normal workday for Teachers shall be no longer than seven hours and thirty minutes, with the following exceptions: Meetings scheduled by the administration; Parent-Teacher or student-Teacher conferences; Other emergencies affecting health, safety or welfare of the students.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — $500 bonus for no sick days used
$500 - No sick days used; $400 - 0.25-1 sick day used; $200 - 1.250-2.00 sick days used
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Personal leave governed by school code rights
The Board shall not discriminate against any Teacher with respect to hours, wages, terms or conditions of participation in any activities of the Federation or in negotiations with the Board. The Board shall not discriminate against any Teacher for his institution of any grievance, complaint, or proceeding under this agreement.
Leave
Preparation Plan Time Minutes — preparation time of no less than 50 minutes during each regular length workday
All employees shall be entitled to preparation time of no less than 50 minutes during each regular length workday. At least 30 minutes (of the total 50) will be during the hours of student attendance.
Compensation
Professional Development Hourly Rate — $30.00 per hour for attending professional development outside normal school day/year
If the District provides professional development outside of the normal school day/year, teachers shall be compensated at the rate of $30.00 per hour for attending.
Other
Released Time Grievance — Released time without loss of pay for grievance processing
Should the processing of any grievance require that an Employee or a Federation representative be released from their regular assignment, the Employee and/or Federation representative shall be released without loss of pay or benefits.
Evaluation
Representation During Evaluation — Federation representation not permitted during evaluation processes in the District
This section shall not permit representation during evaluation processes in the District. If a Teacher is evaluated 'unsatisfactory,' representation by the Federation would be allowed at all subsequent meetings.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board shall contribute 100% of the required employee TRS contributions
The Board shall contribute for all eligible employees 100% of the required employee TRS contributions.
Retirement
Retirement System — Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
The Board shall contribute for all eligible employees 100% of the required employee TRS contributions. Beginning in the 2023, 2024 school year, the Board shall contribute for all eligible licensed employees 100% of the required employee Teacher Health Insurance Security Fund (THIS) contributions.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — BA, BA+15, MA, MA+15 lanes shown
2024-2025 certified salary schedule includes four columns: BA, BA+15, MA, MA+15
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Steps 0-31 visible in 2024-2025 schedule with Longevity at final step
Salary schedule shows steps 0 through 31 with Longevity designation at final steps
Leave
Sick Days Annual — fifteen (15) days of leave for illness, quarantine at home, or death in the immediate family or household with full pay
At the beginning of each school year, all full-time employees shall be entitled to fifteen (15) days of leave for illness, quarantine at home, or death in the immediate family or household with full pay.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Unused sick leave in excess of 170 days will be purchased upon request
Unused sick leave in excess of 170 days will be purchased upon request from full-time employees at the rate of $100.00 per day at a maximum of the number of sick days awarded per year provided that the employee not reduce his/her accumulated sick leave to less than 170 days.
Compensation
Staff Development Compensation Rate — If the District provides professional development outside of the normal school day/year, teachers shall be compensated at the rate of $20.00 per hour for attending
If the District provides professional development outside of the normal school day/year, teachers shall be compensated at the rate of $20.00 per hour for attending.
Other
Staff Meeting Notice — Notice of staff meetings shall be given at least one (1) day in advance except in the case of emergencies
Notice of staff meetings shall be given at least one (1) day in advance except in the case of emergencies. Such meetings shall be reasonable in number and no longer than two (2) hours in duration.
Compensation
Step Increase — Annual step advancement on salary schedule
All eligible teachers shall be entitled to advance one full increment. Teachers at longevity will receive an amount equivalent to the value of the final step.
Other
Superintendent Interview Presence — One Federation representative from each building may be present for Superintendent and Principal applicant interviews
The Board may allow one Federation representative from each building to be present for interviews of the Superintendent and Principal applicants. The Teacher representatives may submit questions to the Board prior to the interview process.
Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement Max — $150 per credit hour, $400 per school year maximum
Maximum reimbursement is $150 per credit hour, $400 per school year. Completion with a B or higher grade is required for reimbursement.
Other
Vacancy Posting Period — Vacancies must be posted for 10 days before hiring, unless shorter period agreed upon
A posting period of ten (10) days must pass prior to the hiring of a candidate for the position, unless a shorter period is agreed upon by the parties.