Other
Administration Association Meetings — Association representatives and building level administration shall meet monthly for purpose of discussing problems
The Association representatives and the building level administration, excluded from the terms and conditions of this agreement, shall meet monthly for the purpose of discussing problems.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — If the grievance is not resolved at the Fourth Step, there shall be available a fifth step of impartial binding arbitration
If the grievance is not resolved at the Fourth Step, there shall be available a fifth step of impartial binding arbitration. To proceed to the Fifth Step, the Association shall submit, in writing, a notice to the Board to enter into such arbitration.
Leave
Association Leave Annual — Total of 7 employee days for Association business per year, max 3 days per individual member
Any employee absent from his/her assigned tasks for purposes of Association business, or for attendance at a local, state or national conference conducted by an organization with which the Association is officially affiliated, will be excused without loss of pay; provided the Association reimburses the District. Absences shall not exceed a total of seven (7) employee days, nor more than three (3) days for any individual Association member.
Leave
Association Leave Notice Days — Notification of intent to be absent for Association business must be submitted at least 5 days in advance
Notification of intent to be absent must be submitted, in writing, to the superintendent or his/her designee at least five (5) days in advance.
Other
Association Representation At Board Meeting — Employee entitled to have Association representative present at Board meetings or interviews that could affect employment
and shall be entitled to have a representative of the Association present to advise him and represent him during such meeting or interview.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Initial allocation of $500 for teachers new to Colona School District #190
All teachers new to Colona School District #190 shall receive an initial allocation of $500 in classroom funds their first year, then $200 annually thereafter.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Annual allocation of $200 in classroom funds for classroom teachers
All classroom teachers shall receive an annual allocation of $200 in classroom funds.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Salary increases specified in salary schedule with percentage increase over prior year; first year (2025-2026) may exceed 6% to establish baseline alignment
Each year of the salary schedule provides a percentage increase over the prior year's annual salary. In the first year of the contract (2025-2026), when increased may exceed six percent in order to establish baseline alignment.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — No employee shall receive a salary increase exceeding 6% in any year, except first year or lane changes
No employee shall receive a salary increase exceeding six percent (6%) in any year, except: In the first year of the contract (2025-2026), when increased may exceed six percent in order to establish baseline alignment.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — No employee shall receive a salary increase exceeding 6% in any year, except first year or lane changes
No employee shall receive a salary increase exceeding six percent (6%) in any year, except: In the first year of the contract (2025-2026), when increased may exceed six percent in order to establish baseline alignment.
Leave
Bereavement Days — short-term unpaid leave for emergency, urgent matter, or once in a lifetime situation
A short-term unpaid leave of absence shall be granted to an employee for an emergency, urgent matter, or a "once in a lifetime" situation.
Other
Board Agenda Submission — Association matters must be submitted in writing to superintendent at least 48 hours prior to Board meeting for placement on agenda
The Board shall place on the agenda of each regular Board meeting as items for consideration under "New Business" any matters brought to its attention by the Association so long as these matters are made known in writing to the superintendent forty-eight (48) hours prior to the regular meeting.
Other
Board Appearance Notice Required — Employee appearing before Board must be given reasonable prior written notice of reasons for meeting
When any employee is required to appear before the Board or an officially designated Board committee concerning any matter which could adversely affect the continuation of that employee in his/her office, the employee shall be given reasonable prior written notice of the reasons for such meeting or interview.
Other
Board Legal Counsel Assault — Board shall provide legal counsel to employee regarding assault to advise of rights and obligations
The Board shall provide legal counsel to the employee to advise the employee of his/her rights and obligations with respect to such assault.
Other
Board Meeting Notification — Association president or designee shall be provided with legally required notice of Board meetings at least 48 hours prior
The president of the Association or his/her designee shall be provided with the legally required written notice of regular or special meeting of the Board at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled time of such meeting.
Other
Board Minutes Distribution — One copy of Board meeting minutes and agenda for next meeting mailed or placed in Association president's mailbox same day sent to Board members
One copy of all minutes of public Board meetings and the agenda for the next regular Board meeting shall be mailed or placed in the mailbox of the president of the Association on the same day they are sent to the members of the Board.
Other
Building Leave Discretionary — At administrator's discretion, employee may be permitted to leave building at other times; documentation in administrative office required
At the administrator's discretion, an employee may be permitted to leave the building at other times. Documentation including employee sign-out/in will be required, in-person, and can be found in the administrative office.
Workday
Cafeteria Substitute Notice Hours — Cafeteria manager attempts to recruit substitutes for daily vacancies when cafeteria staff provides 48 hours prior notice
The cafeteria manager will attempt to recruit substitutes for daily vacancies when cafeteria staff provides 48 hours prior notice of an absence. The cafeteria manager will attempt to recruit substitutes when less than 48 hour notice is given but may rely on job sharing or other means.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 177 regular workdays plus 3 institute days and 5 emergency workdays
The Board shall establish a school calendar, which does not exceed 185 school days. The calendar shall contain no more than 177 regular workdays; three institute days and five emergency workdays.
Other
Contract Distribution Deadline — Within 30 days of ratification, copies of agreement must be prepared and delivered to Association for distribution to employees
Within thirty (30) days of ratification of the agreement, sufficient copies of the agreement shall be prepared and delivered to the Association for its distribution to each employee in the District.
Other
Contract Term Years — Agreement becomes effective August 1, 2025 and continues through July 31, 2029
This agreement shall become effective August 1, 2025 and shall continue in effect through July 31, 2029.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Not specified in provided pages
Retirement
Early Retirement Eligibility Years — Full-time teachers who have completed at least 11 years of full-time satisfactory service at Colona Grade School are eligible for retirement incentive program
Colona School District teachers who have completed at least 11 years of full-time satisfactory service at Colona Grade School are eligible for the retirement incentive program. To participate, teachers must submit an irrevocable retirement letter.
Other
Early Retirement Incentive Program — Early Retirement Stipend Program with payback requirements based on timing before retirement
Must submit signed promissory note where teacher promises to pay back difference between total benefits received and actual salary without program if retirement results in TRS 6% excess salary penalty
Retirement
Early Retirement Notice Months — Teachers must submit written irrevocable letter of retirement to Superintendent on or before March 31st prior to school year in which benefits begin (maximum 4 years notice)
The teacher must submit a written irrevocable letter of retirement to the Superintendent on or before March 31st prior to the school year in which the teacher wishes to begin receiving the benefits under this program (4 years notice is the maximum permitted).
Other
Early Retirement Payback 4yr — [4 years before proposed retirement date]: $ [payback amount]
Such repayment shall be made by equal payroll deductions for remainder of school year; Board entitled to legal claim; full remaining balance becomes due if default
Compensation
Early Retirement Stipend 6pct — Teachers participating in Early Retirement Stipend program receive 6% salary increases for four consecutive years following enrollment
Teachers participating in the program will receive 6% salary increases for four consecutive years following their enrollment. These 6% increases are calculated using only factors specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Other
Emergency Closure Make Up Day — If school cancelled and one of designated holidays used as emergency make-up day, employees not required to report but may work if tasks exist; receive both holiday pay and compensation for hours worked
If school is cancelled and one of the designated holidays is used as an emergency make-up day, employees are not required to report to work on the day of cancellation, however the opportunity may be afforded to work if tasks exist. They must report to work on the designated holiday and will receive both holiday pay and compensation for the hours worked.
Other
Employee Assault Reporting Deadline — Any case of assault upon an employee must be reported within 24 hours to the Board or its designee
Any case of assault upon an employee shall be reported by the employee or his/her designee within twenty-four (24) hours to the Board or its designee.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee pays remaining portion after Board contribution (10% single, 30% other categories)
Single Coverage: Board paid 90%; Employee and Spouse: Board paid 70%; Employee and Child: Board paid 70%; Employee and Family: Board paid 70%
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Non-probationary employees evaluated at least once every 2 years; probationary employees evaluated at least once before end of probationary period
Probationary employees shall be evaluated at least once before the end of the probationary period. The employee's supervisor shall annually evaluate the work performance of non-probationary employees during the first two (2) years of employment and at least every other year thereafter.
Leave
Extended Unpaid Leave Max Duration — No unpaid leave shall exceed one school year unless extension requested and approved by Board
No leave under this Section shall exceed one (1) school year unless an extension thereof is requested by the employee in writing, recommended by the superintendent, and approved by the Board in writing.
Leave
Extended Unpaid Leave Notice Days — Employee must submit written application at least 60 calendar days before desired date for extended unpaid leave
Any employee desiring a leave of absence without pay must submit to the Board or the superintendent an application in writing at least sixty (60) calendar days before the desired date for the commencement of the leave.
Leave
Extended Unpaid Leave Return Notice Days — Employee must notify superintendent in writing at least 90 calendar days prior to end of school year to return from unpaid leave
Notification of intent to return to the District from an unpaid leave shall be made in writing to the superintendent at least ninety (90) calendar days prior to the end of the school year preceding the anticipated return.
Other
Extra Duty Stipends — 20 positions listed with stipends ranging from $428.48 to $2,570.88 for 2025-2026, with annual increases through 2028-2029
Cheerleading, Student Council, Band, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Volleyball, Assistant VB, Head Track, Assistant Track, Chess, Scholastic Bowl, Astronomy, Cross Country, Assistant Cross Country, Yearbook, Wrestling, Assistant Wrestling, Drama Club, Assistant Drama Club
Other
Facility Use For Meetings — Association permitted use of School District facilities for general membership meetings, not interfering with normal operations; may require underwriting additional maintenance or custodial expense
The Association will be permitted the use of School District facilities for general membership meetings; providing such activities shall not interfere with or interrupt normal school operations or previously scheduled activities; and provided further that should such activities require additional maintenance or custodial expense, the Association shall agree to underwrite additional expense.
Grievance
Grievance Form Required — Grievance Form (Appendix D) required
Grievance Form includes: Date Filed, Grievant, Statement of Grievance, Clauses Violated, Remedy Requested, Signature of Grievant
Grievance
Grievance Procedure Exists — Formal grievance procedures established in Article XI
Article XI - Grievance Procedures with sections for Definition, Basic Principles, and Procedures
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Five-step grievance procedure: informal discussion with building principal (First Step), written grievance to principal (Second Step), written grievance to Superintendent (Third Step), submission to Board (Fourth Step), binding arbitration (Fifth Step)
First Step: informal verbal discussion. Second Step: written grievance with principal. Third Step: written grievance to Superintendent. Fourth Step: grievance submitted to Board Secretary. Fifth Step: impartial binding arbitration available.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board paid 70% of employee and family coverage premium
Single Coverage: Board paid 90%; Employee and Spouse: Board paid 70%; Employee and Child: Board paid 70%; Employee and Family: Board paid 70%
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board paid 90% of single coverage premium
Single Coverage: Board paid 90%; Employee and Spouse: Board paid 70%; Employee and Child: Board paid 70%; Employee and Family: Board paid 70%
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Board agrees to institute and pay administrative costs for flexible spending account (FSA) for medical expenses and separate FSA for dependent care
The Board agrees to institute and pay the administrative costs for a flexible spending account (FSA) for medical expenses and a separate FSA for dependent care in compliance with the law and FSA Plan.
Other
Information Provided To Association — Association president furnished with routinely prepared information on district financial condition, budget, audit, employee names and addresses upon request
The Association president will be furnished, upon request, routinely prepared information concerning the financial condition of the school district, the adopted budget, and the annual audit, as well as the names and addresses of employees.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Teachers report 20 minutes before classes begin and stay 20 minutes after classes end
Teachers shall report to work 20 minutes before classes begin and stay 20 minutes after classes end. Teachers are expected to remain after school long enough to provide assistance to their students.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Teachers may move between levels of professional training (formerly known as 'lane' movement) based on additional educational attainment
Teachers moving from one level of professional training to another level shall have their annual salary adjusted by means of the salary schedule. Any teacher seeking movement to another level of professional training must provide official transcripts on or before September 1st.
Other
Lunch Building Leave Allowed — Employees allowed to leave building during lunch period for personal or professional responsibilities
Employees shall be allowed to leave the building during their lunch period to attend to personal or professional responsibilities.
Workday
Lunch Period Minutes — 30 consecutive minute duty-free lunch break for employees working 6+ hours per day
Each regularly employed bargaining unit employee who is consistently scheduled to work six (6) or more hours per day shall be entitled to a thirty (30) consecutive minute duty free lunch break.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $70,517.72
FY26 Salary Schedule Step 29 MA+0: $70,517.72
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $46,478.18
FY26 Salary Schedule Step 1 MA+0: $46,478.18
Other
Mail Service Available — Regular district mail service made available to Association for communications to members; superintendent receives copies of all Association mail
The regular district mail service shall be made available to the Association for communications to its members. Such communication shall be of reasonable volume. The superintendent shall receive copies of all Association communications placed in the mailboxes.
Compensation
Mileage Reimbursement — Teachers paid at IRS recognized limit per mile for all prior approved mileage to perform assigned duties
Teachers shall be paid at the IRS recognized limit per mile for all prior approved mileage to perform their assigned duties.
Other
New Employee Contract Copy — Any new employee shall receive a copy of the agreement upon employment by the District
Any new employee shall receive a copy of the agreement upon employment by the District.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — $10,000 total value made available to teachers in Early Retirement Stipend program over four years, divided in mutually agreed manner
A sum total of $10,000 will be made available to be applied to a teacher's salary over the course of the four years in addition to the increase the teacher would have received if he/she had not entered into this Early Retirement Stipend plan.
Compensation
Pay Period Frequency — Teachers shall receive salary in twenty-four (24) equal installments beginning with first payroll period August 15th
Teachers shall receive this salary in twenty-four (24) equal installments beginning with the first payroll period August 15th.
Leave
Personal Business Leave — Personal Business Leave covered in Article X
Article X - Leaves includes section B. Personal Business Leave
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 1 personal business leave day (prorated for part-time)
Leaves shall be prorated for part-time teachers at their current employment status, e.g., a 60% employee would receive one (1) personal business leave day.
Other
Personnel File Copies Cost — Copies of personnel file materials provided at employee's request and cost
Copies of materials shall be provided at the request of the employee, and at the employee's cost.
Other
Personnel File Review Allowed — Employee given access to personnel file contents during office hours upon reasonable request; Association rep may accompany
During regular office hours and upon reasonable request, an employee shall be given access to the contents of his/her personnel file, excluding confidential letters of recommendation. At the employee's request an Association representative may accompany the employee.
Other
Probationary Period Days — 90 days probationary period
Upon initial employment by the District all employees shall be required to successfully complete a probationary period of ninety (90) days beginning the first day of work.
Other
Probationary Period Extension Allowed — Probationary period may be extended for up to 90 additional days
If an employee is evaluated unsatisfactory during the probationary period, the Board at its discretion may extend the probationary period for a period of ninety (90) days, provided the employee receives a written notice stating the reasons for the extension.