Other
Aaa Administrator — The AAA shall serve as the administrator of all proceedings. The Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of AAA shall apply.
The AAA shall serve as the administrator of all proceedings. The Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of AAA shall apply.
Other
Agreement Term End — June 30, 2025
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025.
Other
Agreement Term Start — July 1, 2023
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding upon all of the parties.
The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding upon all of the parties.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA Step 35 salary 2022-2023
BA (120-137) Step 35: $89,476 in 2022-2023 Schedule A
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Starting and minimum wage for Food Service employees hired on or after July 1, 2023
Effective July 1, 2023, the starting and minimum wage for Food Service employees hired on or after July 1, 2023, shall be $14/hr.
Other
Bargaining Unit Recognition — Chicago Heights Federation of Teacher Classified Staff Council, Local 604, IFT-AFT, AFL-CIO
The Board recognizes the Union as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for all regular full-time and regular part-time classified staff members
Compensation
Base Salary Administrative Assistant — $30 per hour
Administrative Assistant - $30 per hour
Compensation
Base Salary Certified — $50 per hour
Certified - $50 per hour
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Tier I custodians hired on or prior to August 31, 1999 will receive a 4% increase to their base salary as of July 1, 2025.
A Tier I custodian is any Evening or Day custodian that was hired on or prior to August 31, 1999. All Tier I custodians will receive a 4% increase to their base salary as of July 1, 2025, July 1, 2026, July 1, 2027, and July 1, 2028.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4% increase to base salary
All current Tier I custodians will receive a 4% increase to their base salary as of July 1, 2025, July 1, 2026, July 1, 2027, and July 1, 2028.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4% increase to base salary
All current Tier I custodians will receive a 4% increase to their base salary as of July 1, 2025, July 1, 2026, July 1, 2027, and July 1, 2028.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr4 — 4% increase of base salary for 2025-2026 school year
For the 2025-2026 school year, all full-time teachers shall receive an increase of 4% of the base salary paid for the 2024-2025 school year.
Compensation
Base Salary Paraprofessional — $35 per hour
Paraprofessional - $35 per hour
Leave
Bereavement Days — up to three (3) days per year without loss of sick days
Bereavement Leave: Superintendent, or designee, shall grant up to three (3) days of leave without loss of sick days per year in the event of the death of a member of the immediate family.
Other
Class Size Max Kindergarten Primary — 25 students maximum
Class size goals for kindergarten and primary grades shall be a maximum of 25 students, and in all other grades a maximum of 30 students.
Other
Class Size Max Other Grades — 30 students maximum
Class size goals for kindergarten and primary grades shall be a maximum of 25 students, and in all other grades a maximum of 30 students.
Other
Compensation Time Administrative Assistants — Administrative Assistants may choose between sixteen hours of compensatory time or per diem rate if compensatory time not taken
Each Administrative Assistant may choose between either sixteen (16) hours of compensatory time or the equivalent of the Administrative Assistant's per diem rate if the compensatory time is not taken.
Other
Consulting Teacher Stipend — $1,800
Consulting teachers shall receive a $1,800 stipend and release time appropriate to the anticipated extent and nature of such consultation.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — The work week shall consist of five (5) consecutive days.
The work week shall consist of five (5) consecutive days. The workday for the day shift shall consist of eight (8) hours, in addition to a one (1) hour, unpaid lunch period.
Other
Contract Duration — July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029
This Agreement shall be in full force and in effect from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029, and shall continue in force and effect from year to year thereafter.
Other
Cope Deduction — SEIU COPE deductions authorized, transmitted with union dues withholdings
The Employer agrees to deduct and transmit to SEIU COPE such sums from the paycheck of each employee authorizing such deductions in writing. It is understood that such withholdings will be transmitted at the same time and in the same manner as the employees' dues withholdings.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board will pay the premium for a dental insurance policy for full time employees
The Board will pay the premium for a dental insurance policy for full time employees covered by this contract.
Other
Double Time Seventh Day — All work performed on seventh consecutive day is paid at double time
All work performed on the seventh (7th) consecutive day – double time.
Other
Dues Deduction — Union dues deducted in twenty installments during each fiscal year
The dues are to be deducted in twenty (20) installments during each fiscal year so long as there are not more than two (2) dues deductions per month.
Leave
Early Dismissal First Hour Directed — Principal directed
The first hour is principal directed.
Other
Early Dismissal Principal Directed — Three (3) 11:00 a.m. dismissals mandated
Three (3) 11:00 a.m. dismissals shall be mandated during the course of the school year. From 11:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m. is principal directed. From 12:00 p.m. to 2:20p.m. is District directed for professional development.
Leave
Early Dismissal Remaining Time Use — District directed for professional development
The remaining time is District directed for professional development.
Leave
Early Dismissals Count — Three (3) early dismissals mandated during school year plus one additional early dismissal in May
Three (3) early dismissals shall be mandated during the course of the school year. The first hour is principal directed. The remaining time is District directed for professional development. An additional early dismissal will occur in May and shall be utilized as a Records Day which is teacher directed.
Compensation
Emergency Class Absorption Stipend — Stipend for teacher who absorbs another's classroom on permanent basis after 30 school days
a teacher who absorbs another's classroom on a permanent basis will receive a stipend of $1500. Also, for a teacher who is moved to another building or grade level within the time frames listed above, the stipend will be paid.
Other
Emergency Only Usage — Provisions only to be utilized in an emergency situation; not intent to eliminate staff or teaching positions
Both parties agree the above scenario will only be utilized in an emergency situation. It is not the intent of either party to eliminate staff or teaching positions.
Leave
Employee Discipline Statute Of Limitations — No disciplinary action later than thirty (30) custodial working days after conduct or after administration awareness
In no instance shall disciplinary action be taken against an employee later than thirty (30) custodial working days after the conduct leading to the discipline or in the thirty (30) custodial working days after the administration becomes aware of the action.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Tier III custodians (hired on or after January 1, 2022) pay 30% of family premium
Full-time members of the bargaining unit shall pay 30% of the family insurance premium for the HMO Plan or PPO plan during each year of the contract.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — at least once every two years for tenured teachers
This evaluation by the teacher's building administrator should occur at least once every two years for teachers that attained contractual continued service and be completed no later than April 1st.
Other
Faculty Meetings Monthly Limit — 45 minutes
All faculty meetings are to be held outside of the contractual day and are to be limited to forty-five minutes per month as part of a teacher's regular duty.
Compensation
Field Trip Compensation — Teachers compensated at rate of $35 per hour up to total of $140 per teacher per field trip
If during those approved traditional field trips, a teacher is required to work beyond the contractual day, the teacher shall be compensated at the rate of $35 per hour up to a total of $140 per teacher per field trip.
Other
Four Hour Reporting Pay — Employees reporting without prior instructions receive 4 hours work or pay at straight time rate if less than 4 hours scheduled
Employees reporting for work at his/her scheduled starting time without previous instructions from the Board not to do so, for justifiable reason, will be given four (4) hours of work or pay at the employee's regular straight time hourly rate in lieu of such work.
Other
Full Time Definition — at least thirty hours per week
The term 'Full-time' as used in this Agreement means at least thirty (30) hours per week.
Grievance
Grievance Filing Deadline — Grievance must be filed within 40 school days of occurrence
A grievance must be filed within forty (40) school days of the occurrence giving rise to the grievance.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-stage grievance procedure: First Stage with immediate supervisor, Second Stage with Supervisor of Maintenance and Operation and Deputy Superintendent of Business Affairs, Third Stage with Board, Fourth Stage with impartial arbitration
First Stage: The grievance shall first be filed by the Union with the grievant's immediate supervisor within twenty (20) working days. Second Stage: appeal to the Supervisor of Maintenance and Operation and the Deputy Superintendent of Business Affairs. Third Stage: appeal to the Board. Fourth Stage: available a Fourth Step of impartial arbitration.
Insurance
Health Coverage Continuation — Health insurance benefits continue through August 31 of retirement year as long as employee pays the employee health insurance contribution portion of the August paycheck
Those listed above will continue to receive their health insurance benefits through August 31 of the respective year in which he/she will retire as long as they pay the district the employee health insurance contribution portion of the August check due.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Tier II custodians pay 30% of family insurance premiums for HMO Plan or PPO plan
Full-time members of the bargaining unit shall pay 30% of the family insurance premium for the HMO Plan or PPO plan during each year of the contract.
Insurance
Health Family Premium 2010prior — Teachers hired prior to 2010-2011: 10% of difference between single and family rate
Full time teachers enrolled in family District HMO Plan or PPO plan shall pay 10% of the difference between the single rate and the family rate.
Insurance
Health Family Premium 2019forward — Teachers hired 2019-2020 and thereafter: 30% family premium
Full-time teachers shall pay 30% of the family insurance premium for the HMO Plan or PPO Plan each year of the contract.
Insurance
Health Individual Premium 2019forward — Teachers hired 2019-2020 and thereafter: 15% individual premium
Full-time teachers shall pay 15% of the individual insurance premium for the HMO Plan or PPO plan each year of the contract.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays full individual insurance premiums for Tier I custodians enrolled in Blue Advantage HMO, HMO Illinois Plan or PPO
The Board will pay the full individual insurance premiums for all full time Tier I employees enrolled in the Blue Advantage HMO, HMO Illinois Plan or PPO.
Insurance
Health Single Premium 2011to2019 — Teachers hired 2011-2012 through 2018-2019: 10% of individual or family premium
The teacher will pay 10% of the individual or family insurance premium for the HMO plan or PPO Plan.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Not mentioned
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — The workday for the day shift shall consist of eight (8) hours, in addition to a one (1) hour, unpaid lunch period.
The workday for the day shift shall consist of eight (8) hours, in addition to a one (1) hour, unpaid lunch period. The workday for all shifts commencing after 12:00 noon, shall consist of eight (8) hours in addition to a thirty (30) minute, unpaid lunch period.
Insurance
Jackets Frequency — One (1) jacket every three (3) years
One (1) jacket every three (3) years. (If jacket is not needed by the custodian, he/she will have the option to request two (2) additional uniforms.)
Other
Job Posting Period — Vacancies posted for 5 working days
When vacancies occur or new positions are created they shall be posted for five (5) working days so that all employees are aware of the opening.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Movement across salary schedule must reflect graduate level credit hours completed after attainment of Bachelor's or Master's degree
Movement across the salary schedule must reflect graduate level credit hours completed after attainment of a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
Other
Late To Duty Penalty — $20.00 forfeited
A teacher who reports late to duty by thirty (30) or more minutes will forfeit $20.00 or the equivalent of one-half substitute pay. If properly notified and the Superintendent deems late reporting due to an emergency, the deduction will be waived.
Workday
Lunch Period Min — Minimum duty-free lunch equal to District's lunch period, but no less than thirty (30) minutes
All teachers shall receive a duty-free lunch equal to the District's lunch period, but no less than thirty (30) minutes.
Other
Lunchroom Duty — Custodians receive one hour pay at then current hourly lunch rate per lunch period for lunchroom duty
Custodians will receive due consideration for lunchroom duty with a minimum of one hours pay at the then current hourly lunch rate per lunch period.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — MA Step 35 salary 2022-2023
MA (150-167) Step 35: $94,798 in 2022-2023 Schedule A
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MA Step 1 salary 2022-2023
MA (150-167) Step 1: $44,976 in 2022-2023 Schedule A
Leave
May Early Dismissal Use — Records Day which is teacher directed
An additional early dismissal will occur in May and shall be utilized as a Records Day which is teacher directed.
Compensation
Mentor Stipend — Mentor teachers receive $850 per teacher mentored
A teacher shall receive eight hundred fifty dollars ($850) per teacher mentored.
Leave
Mentor Substitutes — Minimum of three (3) half-day substitutes per mentee to complete observations
Each mentor shall be provided with a minimum of three (3) half-day substitutes per mentee to complete observations and other requirements.