Other
Academic Freedom — Academic freedom guaranteed to certificated teachers under Board rules
Within reason, academic freedom shall be guaranteed to all certificated teachers, provided however, that the teachers exercise this freedom under the rules and regulations of the Board.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration per Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association
If the grievance is not resolved satisfactorily at Step Four, there shall be a step of impartial binding arbitration. The Association and Board of Education shall follow the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association.
Other
Association Indemnification — Association indemnifies and holds harmless Board regarding payroll deduction provisions
The Association shall indemnify and hold harmless the Board, its members, officers, agents and employees, in both their individual and official capacities, from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, complaints, suits, or other forms of liability regarding payroll deduction provisions.
Other
Association Meetings — Association may hold membership meetings on school property with principal permission
The Association shall have the right to hold general membership meetings for business affairs of the local Association on School District property provided permission is obtained from the Building Principal.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $67,687
BA step X (23 years) 2024/2025 salary: $67,687
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Step 0 BA salary
Step 0 base salary (BS column) shows $37,369 as minimum salary entry
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — $1100 addition to salary cells for 2023-2024
For the school year 2023-2024; the salary schedule will be adjusted from 2022-2023 salary schedule by addition of $1100 to the salary cells (steps and education placements).
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — $1300 addition to salary cells for 2024-2025
For the school year 2024-2025; the salary schedule will be adjusted from 2023-2024 salary schedule by addition of $1300 to the salary cells (steps and education placements).
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — $1500 addition to salary cells for 2025-2026
For the school year 2025-2026; the salary schedule will be adjusted from 2024-2025 salary schedule by addition of $1500 to the salary cells (steps and education placements).
Leave
Bereavement Days — Paid leave for adoption or placement for adoption is limited to 30 days
For paid leave for adoption or placement for adoption, school board may require that teacher or other employee provide evidence that formal adoption process is underway, such leave is limited to 30 days.
Other
Board Agenda Posting — Copy of Board Agenda posted near teacher mailboxes in each school building
A copy of the Board Agenda shall be posted near the teacher mailboxes in each school building.
Other
Board Meeting Notice — 48-hour written notice required before appearing before Board regarding discipline
If the teacher is requested to appear before the Board, the teacher shall be given a forty-eight (48) hour prior written notice of the reasons for such meetings or interviews.
Other
Board Minutes Posting — Approved Board minutes posted on District website within 10 calendar days
Within ten (10) calendar days after the approval of each previous open meeting minutes, the approved minutes shall be posted on the District website.
Other
Board Policy Manual — Copy of Board Policy Manual given to Association President and placed in building libraries
A copy of the Board Policy Manual shall be given to the Association President and a copy placed in each building library. Revisions of the policy manual will be given to the Association.
Other
Class Size Target — average pupil-teacher ratio 25:1 or lower as goal
It will be the philosophy of the Board of Education that the average pupil-teacher ratio 25-1 or lower be maintained as a goal, but in the event the ratio is exceeded, students will be distributed to classroom assignments as equally as possible.
Other
Clerical Support — Board agrees to maintain clerical personnel to aid teachers in proper execution of assigned duties
The Board agrees to maintain for each building, clerical personnel to aid teachers in the proper execution of their assigned duties.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 180 school days
The teacher work year shall not exceed 180 days with a school calendar of no more than 185 days which includes (5) five emergency days as set forth in the School Code.
Other
Discipline Just Cause — No teacher shall be disciplined without just cause
No teacher shall be disciplined without just cause. At the time such action is taken, written notice of the specific grounds forming the basis for the disciplinary action will be delivered to the teacher and the Association president.
Other
Dues Authorization Deadline — Authorization forms presented by August 31 honored for initial September payroll
Authorization forms presented on or before August 31 will be honored for the initial September payroll. Such authorization shall remain from year to year unless the employee cancels such authorization by notice in writing.
Other
Dues Deduction Authorization — Board shall deduct Association dues in equal installments from September through May
The Board shall deduct from each employee's pay the current dues of the Association in equal installments corresponding with the number of pay periods in each year, commencing with the first paycheck in September and ending in May.
Other
Dues Proration Midyear Hire — Mid-year hired employees may voluntarily authorize dues deduction; pro-rated by May 30
An employee employed after the start of the year may voluntarily authorize dues deduction by presenting a signed and dated authorization form to the Board. The combined annual membership dues will be pro-rated and deducted from his/her remaining months' checks to complete payment by May 30.
Other
Dues Proration Resigning — If employee resigns during year, unpaid prorated dues deducted from final paycheck
If an employee resigns at any time during the school year, the Board shall deduct the unpaid prorated portion of the annual dues from the employee's final paycheck.
Other
Equipment Use — Association permitted reasonable use of District computers and copying machines outside work day
The Association is permitted reasonable use of District computers and copying machines outside the work day. The Association shall purchase all supplies and materials used in the business of the Association.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Complies with Illinois School Code 105 ILCS 24A, 23 Administrative Code Part 50, and District Evaluation Plan
The frequency of evaluations for tenured and non-tenured teachers shall comply with the Illinois School Code, 105 ILCS 24A. 23 Administrative Code, Part 50, and the District Evaluation Plan.
Other
Evaluation Instrument Development — Evaluation instrument developed in cooperation with Association
The administrator shall evaluate each teacher in writing, using an evaluation instrument developed in cooperation with the Association.
Other
Evaluation Notice — District must provide specific written notice regarding performance evaluation at start of school term
At the start of the school term (i.e. the first day students are required to be in attendance), the District must provide specific, written notice regarding performance evaluation to each affected teacher.
Other
Evaluation Observation Notice — Scheduled observations given 3 teaching days prior notice
All scheduled observations shall be done with the full knowledge of the teacher with the teacher given three (3) teaching days' prior notice.
Other
Evaluation Response Right — Teacher may attach explanation to adverse evaluations placed in personnel file
The teacher shall have the right to attach an explanation to any adverse evaluations or other negative materials including those specified in 5.7 that are placed in his/her personnel file.
Other
Experience Credit New Hires — New teachers hired 2023-2024 and thereafter receive year for year credit for full-time teaching experience
New teachers hired into the district during the 2023-2024 school year and each school year thereafter will receive year for year credit for placement on the salary schedule for full-time teaching experience.
Other
Extra Duty Voluntary Basis — Extra duty assignments first offered on voluntary basis; involuntary assignments rotated fairly among attendance center staff
When it is necessary for a building administrator to make any duty assignments outside the basic classroom function of instruction as an extra assignment it shall be first offered on a voluntary basis. If the administration is unable to fill said assignments on a volunteer basis, they reserve the right to assign said duties. These involuntary assignments will be rotated on a fair and equitable basis within the attendance center staff.
Other
File Review Notice — District office must be notified 3 working days in advance of any file review
The district office must be notified 3 working days in advance of any file needing to be pulled.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step 1 Informal, Step 2 Principal, Step 3 Superintendent, Step 4 Board, Step 5 Arbitration
Grievance process includes: Step 1 Informal discussion; Step 2 Principal (20 days); Step 3 Superintendent (15 days); Step 4 Board; Step 5 Arbitration (30 days).
Insurance
Health Family Premium — District pays $1100/month toward BCBS Plan 1-4 Family coverage
BCBS Plan 1-4 Family $1100
Insurance
Health Single Premium — District pays $700/month toward BCBS Plan 1-4 Single coverage
BCBS Plan 1-4 Single $700
Compensation
Homebound Instruction Rate — $30 per hour plus mileage for homebound instruction
Teachers who provide homebound instruction to eligible students shall be paid thirty dollars ($30.00) per hour, plus mileage.
Compensation
In House Work Day Rate — $30 per hour for work days outside school calendar
If the 'work day' falls outside the school calendar, this approval will come from the superintendent. The district will pay the teacher the normal hourly rate of $30 per hour.
Other
In House Work Days — Teachers may request up to 2 in-house work days per year for special education assessments, grant writing, or curriculum preparation
Each school year, upon request in advance and approval by the administration, teachers may request no more than two (2) in-house 'work days' for Special Education Assessments, Grant Writing and Review, or Preparation of New Curriculum.
Other
Inclusions Rti Sap — Joint committee to develop and implement RTI, Problem Solving, and SAP plan; changes subject to ratification
The parties agree to continue a joint committee to develop and implement an ongoing RTI, Problem Solving, and SAP plan. Any changes in wages, hours, or terms and conditions to employment that result from the development and implementation of these plans shall be subject to ratification by the parties.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — 7 1/3 consecutive hours
The normal teacher day shall not exceed seven-and-one-third (7 1/3) consecutive hours. The Board shall determine the beginning and ending times comprising the seven-and-one-third teaching day.
Other
Key Card Loss Fee — $50 per lost key; $10 first lost key card, $30 each thereafter
If a teacher loses a key he/she shall be assessed $50 per key for each key lost. All district employees will receive one (1) 24/7 key card. Lost, stolen and unreturned key cards will be assessed $10 for the first occurrence and $30 for each afterward.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Teachers may advance on salary schedule by earning approved graduate credits
Teachers may advance on the salary schedule by earning approved graduate credits. In order to qualify for advancement on the salary schedule, the teacher shall present the request for course approval to the Superintendent prior to enrolling in the course.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $77,078
MS+32 step AA (26 years) 2024/2025 salary: $77,078
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $42,607
MS step A (0 years) 2024/2025 salary: $42,607
Other
Notification Assignments Days — Assignment changes must be completed at least 60 days prior to next academic school year
All changes in assignments, except in emergency situations, will be completed at least sixty (60) days prior to the beginning of the next academic school year.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Supplemental salary = Bachelor (BS) salary × years experience / years earned in Chester School District × percentage index
Supplemental Salary = the Bachelor (BS) column salary indicated on the corresponding number of years' experience in the supplemental position and all earned in the Chester School District times the percentage index listed.
Other
Parent Complaint Protocol — Association and Board reaffirm mutual support of parent complaint protocol and chain of command
The Association and the Board reaffirm mutual support of the parent complaint protocol and the proper chain of command as written in Board policy, school handbooks and extra-curricular code of conduct.
Other
Parking Facilities — Board shall attempt to provide adequate parking facilities for teachers
The Board of Education shall attempt to provide adequate parking facilities for teachers.
Compensation
Payroll Installments — Teachers may choose 9 or 12 month pay period
Each teacher shall have the right to be paid on a nine or twelve month pay period. The teacher's decision will remain in effect throughout the current school term.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Each school year, two (2) days of personal or emergency leave shall be available to each full-time regularly employed teacher
Each school year, two (2) days of personal or emergency leave shall be available to each full-time regularly employed teacher subject to following conditions.
Other
Personnel File Review — Teachers have right to review official personnel file at mutually agreeable time
Each teacher shall have the right to review the contents of his/her official personnel file in the superintendent's office at a mutually agreeable time between teacher and superintendent.
Other
Pertinent Information Request — Association furnished information concerning financial conditions upon request
The Association shall be furnished upon request, a copy of information concerning the financial conditions of the school. The Board will grant reasonable requests for other pertinent information that may be relevant to negotiations.
Other
Physical Facilities — Separate desk with locks, chair, file cabinet with locks, closet space, and office space where possible
The Board shall make the effort to provide the following physical facilities for each teacher: a separate desk with locks, a chair, a file cabinet with locks, suitable closet space to store coats, and personal articles. Where possible, office space shall be provided for teachers.
Other
Policy Clarification Request — Association may submit written proposals to Board requesting policy clarification
In the event the Association feels a Board policy affecting certificated teachers requires clarification, they may submit said proposal to the Board, in written form, at a regular Board meeting.
Other
Post Observation Conference — Post-observation conference held within 10 school days following latest observation
A post-observation conference to discuss the evaluation shall be held within ten (10) school days following the latest observation episode included under said evaluation.
Other
Preparation Period Elementary — Elementary teachers receive at least 45 minutes per day of preparation time with at least one 25-minute consecutive period
Elementary full-time teachers shall receive at least 45 minutes per day of preparation time, which must include at least one preparation period of at least one twenty-five (25) consecutive minutes.
Other
Preparation Period Secondary — All full-time high school and junior high school teachers shall be given a daily preparation period
All full-time high school and junior high school teachers shall be given a daily preparation period.
Other
Professional Library — Board shall maintain professional library with texts and professional reference materials reasonably requested by teachers
The Board shall maintain in each building in the District a professional library that shall include texts and professional reference materials that are reasonably requested by the teachers of that building.
Other
Recognition Bargaining Unit — Chester Education Association IEA-NEA recognized as sole and exclusive negotiating agent
The Board of Education of School District 139... recognizes the Chester Education Association IEA-NEA, hereinafter referred to as the 'Association', as the sole and exclusive negotiating agent for all regularly employed certificated personnel.
Other
Requisitions Deadline — Staff must submit requisitions by May 1 unless approved by Superintendent
Staff members shall submit requisitions by May 1, unless approved by the Superintendent so that applications for federal or state funds that might be available can be made.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board pays 9.8901% toward each teacher's pension and shelter such payments as outlined by the IRS
Board shall pay 9.8901% toward each teacher's pension and shelter such payments as outlined by the IRS.