Leave
Accident Leave — 100% of wages while on workers' compensation; day of injury paid without sick leave deduction
The Employee continues on the District payroll and receives one hundred percent (100%) of their wages while on workers' compensation paid status as long as the employee endorses over any checks received.
Other
Acting Higher Classification Premium — Additional two dollars per hour over regular rate
If an employee is assigned the role of a position in a higher classification such employee shall be paid an additional two dollars ($2.00) per hour over the employee's regular rate pay or at the starting rate for that position (whichever is higher) during the periods so assigned.
Other
Administration Directed Pl Monthly — Last Wednesday of each month reserved for Administrative Directed Professional Learning from 7:45–9:45 AM
Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, the last Wednesday of each month (excluding December and May) shall be reserved for Administrative Directed Professional Learning from 7:45–9:45 AM. During this time, ninety (90) minutes will be allotted for administration-led learning, and thirty (30) minutes will be allotted for department-level collaboration.
Other
Agreement Duration — Agreement effective until June 30, 2027, with automatic yearly renewal unless written notice to modify is given
This Agreement shall be effective until June 30, 2027. This Agreement shall automatically be renewed from year to year after its termination, unless either party shall notify the other in writing that it desires to modify the Agreement.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available
If the grievance is not resolved at the Fourth Step, the Union may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration by notifying the Board President or designee no later than thirty (30) days from the Union receipt of the Board's written response.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $92,378
Step 19 BA+0: $92,378 (2025-2026 Transition Salary Schedule)
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $64,679
Step 1 BA+0: $64,679 (2025-2026 Transition Salary Schedule)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — CPI with floor of 0.5% and ceiling of 2.0%
For the 2025-2030 school years, the base shall be increased each year by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the previous year, with a floor of 0.5% and a ceiling of 2.0%.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2.75% for 2028-29 for teachers on longevity or step Y
For the year 2028-29 school year teachers who were on longevity or step Y during the 2027-28 school year will receive an annual increase in salary equal to two and three fourths' percent (2.75%).
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 2.5% for 2029-30 for teachers on longevity or step Y
For the year 2029-30 school year teachers who were on longevity or step Y during the 2028-29 school year will receive an annual increase in salary equal to two- and one-half percent (2.5%).
Other
Battery Protection — Promptly reported to Board; Board provides reasonable assistance and guidance
Any case of battery upon an Employee while on duty with the school system shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designee. The Board shall provide reasonable assistance to the employee to advise them of their rights and obligations with respect to such battery.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Maximum three days for each death as defined by FBLA; one day for person outside FBLA definition
Bereavement leave of a maximum of three (3) days shall be granted for each death as defined by the Family Bereavement Leave Act. Bereavement leave of a maximum of one (1) day shall be granted for a person outside of the definition of family in FBLA.
Compensation
Bilingual Stipend — Base rate of pay increased by two dollars per hour for interpretation/translation
Employees who are assigned by administration to interpret/translate shall have their base rate of pay increased by two dollars ($2.00) per hour.
Other
Building Meeting Monthly — Principal and Union Building Representative meet not less than once each month
In each building, the Principal and the Union Building Representative shall periodically, but not less than once each month during the school term, meet to discuss matters.
Other
Class Substitution Reimbursement — Reimbursement equal to 1/1,295 of the then current base of the Salary Schedule per period
Class substitution by teachers during their preparation period shall be made on an impartial and rotating basis for the best interest of the educational program with reimbursement equal to 1/1,295 of the then current base of the Salary Schedule per period.
Other
Continuing Education Tuition Reimbursement — Annual tuition reimbursement $3,500.00 for continuing education
The Board shall annually provide each eligible employee with three-thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500.00) towards continuing education or tuition reimbursements.
Compensation
Continuous Service Bonus Yr10 — 6% of salary at time of retirement for 10-14 years continuous service
Years of Continuous Service 10-14: Bonus Money Available 6% of salary at time of retirement.
Compensation
Continuous Service Bonus Yr15 — 6% of salary or $3,000-$3,250 minimum for 15-19 years service, whichever is higher
Years of Continuous Service 15-19: Bonus Money Available 6% of salary at time of retirement or $3,000 (Ten Month Employees) $3,250 (Twelve Month Employees) whichever is higher.
Compensation
Continuous Service Bonus Yr20 — 9% of salary or $3,500-$3,750 minimum for 20-24 years service, whichever is higher
Years of Continuous Service 20-24: Bonus Money Available 9% of salary at time of retirement or $3,500 (Ten Month Employees) $3,750 (Twelve Month Employees) whichever is higher.
Compensation
Continuous Service Bonus Yr25 — 12% of salary or $4,500-$4,750 minimum for 25+ years service, whichever is higher
Years of Continuous Service 25+: Bonus Money Available 12% of salary at time of retirement or $4,500 (Ten Month Employees) $4,750 (Twelve Month Employees) whichever is higher.
Workday
Contract Days Student — Student Attendance Days
Compensation for full-time Student Attendance Day personnel is based on a full day of employment. Therefore, on early release days, late start days, and testing days, student attendance personnel are expected to work the entire day.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — The work year shall not exceed one hundred eighty-four (184) days
The work year shall not exceed one hundred eighty-four (184) days, which shall include emergency days. The work year shall be reduced by the number of days used for emergencies, plus any other days which the Board declares as non-work days, provided pupil attendance days are not reduced to less than 176 days.
Leave
Convention Leave — Up to 2 members elected as delegates to IFT convention may take leaves of absence
The Board and the Union agree that the maximum number of workdays with pay granted to the Union under the provisions of this Section shall be two (2) per year.
Other
Cope Check Off Voluntary — Deduction on last paycheck in October, forwarded to Union Treasurer within 14 days
Such deduction shall be made on the last paycheck in October and forwarded to the Treasurer of the Union not more than fourteen (14) days after such deductions.
Other
Court Absence Protection — No loss of wages for absences due to court proceedings or investigations related to job duties
Any Employee who shall be required to be absent from their duties because of court proceedings or related investigations growing out of a suit against them for performance of their duties while operating within Board policy shall not suffer any loss of wages.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board pays 90% of teacher dental insurance; 70% for dependent dental insurance
The Board shall pay ninety percent (90%) of the premium for the teacher dental insurance and seventy percent (70%) of the premium for dependent dental insurance.
Workday
Duty Free Lunch — Occupational Therapists shall have a duty-free lunch
Occupational Therapists shall have a duty-free lunch. Schedules shall be created with the Director of Special Services.
Workday
Duty Free Lunch Minutes — A duty-free lunch of forty-five (45) minutes
A 'duty-free lunch' is defined as a regular 45-minute period during which a teacher is free from district responsibilities.
Compensation
Educational Differential — Starting 2025-2026 and subsequent years: one dollar per hour added to base rate
Starting in 2025-2026 and subsequent years the paraprofessional educational differential shall be one ($1.00) an hour added to the base rate of pay.
Workday
Emergency Callback Minimum — Minimum of two hours at time and one-half
Any employee who is called back on an emergency basis shall be paid a minimum of two (2) hours at the rate of time and one-half.
Leave
Emergency Closure Policy — No loss in pay; employees may be directed to work from home or make up time
When school is officially closed by the Superintendent, employees shall suffer no loss in pay. Employees may be directed to work from home or to make up the time for the closure.
Other
Employee Assistance Program — EAP available to all employees and immediate family members for personal issues
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) shall be made available to all employees and immediate family members who may be experiencing problems of a personal nature.
Other
Employee Gathering Space — Designated space to gather in small groups where students do not have access
Employees will be provided with a designated space to gather in small groups and where students do not have access.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Part-time teachers teaching 50% or more receive full-time benefits; under 50% receive no benefits
Part-time teachers who teach fifty percent (50%) or more of a regular full-time teaching load shall be granted insurance benefit items a. through f. under 'Full-Time Teacher' in Article IV. E.
Other
Employee Storage — Locked space provided to store personal items, separate from students
Employees who don't have a designated workplace shall be provided a locked space, separate from students, to store personal items.
Other
Equipment Provision — All employees shall be offered necessary equipment to complete job duties
All employees shall be offered necessary equipment to complete their job duties. Campus Safety shall be equipped with safety equipment, gear and clothing to properly perform their job duties. This includes but is not limited to safety vests, cold winter accessories, and inclement weather attire.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Refer to Community High School District 128 Growth and Measurement Plan: A Plan for Educator Excellence, Growth and Measurement Plan: A Plan for Educator Excellence Part 2: Student Growth Rating
Refer to the Community High School District 128 Growth and Measurement Plan: A Plan for Educator Excellence, Growth and Measurement Plan: A Plan for Educator Excellence Part 2: Student Growth Rating
Other
Extended Contract Summer Voluntary — Union shall encourage voluntary extended summer contract. If insufficient volunteers, up to 6 additional days may be required with 2 calendar weeks' notice
The Union shall encourage voluntary agreement of Occupational Therapy Staff to work an extended contract during the summer, if needed. If insufficient volunteers are found, then bargaining unit OT members may be required to work up to six (6) additional days.
Workday
Flex Schedule Notice Weeks — Employees must be given less than two weeks notice for flexible schedule change
Upon the written request of an employee or group of employees within a building, and subsequent approval from their supervisor, that individual or group of employees elect to work a flexible schedule for a designated period of time to meet the needs of the district. The district may require a flexible schedule for a designated work week to meet the needs of the district. Employees must be given not less than two weeks' notice of the flexible schedule change.
Other
Full Time Definition — Seven (7) administratively assigned periods per day
A "full-time" teacher is defined as an individual who has seven (7) administratively assigned periods per day pursuant to Article II, Section B.
Other
Grading Days Count — Two (2) grading days shall be scheduled at or near the end of each semester
The work year shall include no less than one hundred seventy-six (176) pupil attendance days, four (4) teacher institute days and shall include two (2) grading days. Each grading day shall be scheduled at or near the end of each semester.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Five-step grievance procedure with optional arbitration
First Step: informal verbal discussion with immediate superior. Second Step: written grievance to Principal within 15 working days. Third Step: written grievance to Superintendent within 10 working days. Fourth Step: Board consideration within 10 working days. Fifth Step: binding arbitration within 30 days.
Other
Hazard Reporting — Administration shall follow up with plan to remedy reported hazards if necessary
In cases where employees report a hazard in their workspace, administration shall follow up with a plan to remedy, if deemed necessary.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board pays 70% of dependent health insurance premium for 2025-26
For the 2025-26 year, the Board shall pay ninety percent (90%) of the premium for the teacher health insurance and seventy percent (70%) of the premium for dependent health insurance.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays 90% of teacher health insurance premium for 2025-26
For the 2025-26 year, the Board shall pay ninety percent (90%) of the premium for the teacher health insurance and seventy percent (70%) of the premium for dependent health insurance.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Board contributes $750 annually to HRA or HSA in 2026-30 school years
Only in the 2026-30 school years, the Board shall contribute $750 annually to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA), whichever is appropriate.
Other
Institute Days Minimum Teacher Directed — A minimum of sixty (60) minutes of each Institute Day shall be reserved for teacher-directed professional time
A minimum of sixty (60) minutes of each Institute Day shall be reserved for teacher-directed professional time, which may be used to engage with or apply content from Institute Day learning or to complete other self-directed professional teaching responsibilities.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Five (5) forty-five (45) minute instructional classes
The regular work load shall consist of five (5) forty-five (45) minute instructional classes, one (1) forty-five (45) minute assigned supervision period, and one (1) forty-five (45) minute unassigned planning period.
Other
Job Description Updates — Union President consulted on updates to job descriptions before implementation
The Superintendent or designee shall develop a job description for each position covered under this agreement. Administration shall notify the Union President of any updates and amendments to any job description before they are implemented.
Leave
Jury Duty — Excused from school with no charges; full salary paid; stipends turned over to District
They shall be paid their full salary while serving on jury duty; however, all stipends for serving shall be turned over to the School District.
Other
Labor Management Committee Established — Committee of 8 members: 4 from Administration, 4 from Union
The committee shall consist of eight members, four selected by the Administration and four selected by the Union. The Labor Management Committee shall meet monthly.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — One (1) or more horizontal lanes each school year if eligible
Teachers will move on the salary schedule based on years of experience and degree/coursework completed as described in the schedule until longevity is reached; in other words, all prior year teachers shall advance one (1) vertical step each school year and, if eligible, one (1) or more horizontal lanes each school year.
Compensation
Lunch Break Paid For Required Work — Employees required to work through lunch are paid for time worked upon submission of payroll time sheet
Employees such as campus safety, transition paraprofessionals, and one on one paraprofessionals who are required by their supervisor to work through their lunch break due to the nature of their work assignment shall be paid for the time worked during their lunch break, upon submission of a payroll time sheet.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $142,033
Step 35 MA+0: $142,033 (2025-2026 Transition Salary Schedule)
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $72,441
Step 1 MA+0: $72,441 (2025-2026 Transition Salary Schedule)
Other
No Strike Clause — Union agrees not to strike or engage in concerted refusal to render services
The Union hereby agrees not to strike, or engage in, or support or encourage any concerted refusal to render full and complete services to the School District.
Leave
Notice Of Assignment Weeks — Ten-month employees given notice of assignment at least two weeks prior to school year start
Ten (10) month employees shall be given notice of their assignment, pay rate, hours, and work calendar at least two (2) weeks prior to the start of the school year.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — $1,100 maximum dollar-for-dollar match for Tier I 403(b) or 457 contributions
For all Tier I employees, the Board's contribution shall be a dollar-for-dollar matching contribution of a teacher's contribution to a tax-sheltered annuity plan of up to $1,100.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr2 — $1,700 maximum dollar-for-dollar match for Tier II 403(b) or 457 contributions
For all Tier II employees, the Board's contribution shall be a dollar-for-dollar matching contribution of a teacher's contribution to a tax-sheltered annuity plan of up to $1,700.
Compensation
Overtime Multiplier — Overtime paid at 1.5 times straight-time base hourly rate
When employees work in excess of forty (40) hours in their workweek, such employees shall be paid 1.5 times the employees straight-time base hourly rate for each hour worked in excess of forty (40) hours.