Other
Administrative Leave Notification — Prior to any member being placed on administrative leave with pay and benefits, the Superintendent shall meet with the member and union representative to notify the person of the reason(s)
Prior to any member being placed on administrative leave with pay and benefits, the Superintendent shall meet with the member and union representative to notify the person of the reason(s) for being placed on said leave.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available as final step under AAA Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules
Within thirty (30) school days after receiving the decision of the Board, the Union may submit the grievance to binding arbitration under the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The arbitrator shall follow the standard rules of the AAA and his/her decision shall be binding on all parties.
Other
Assistant Drama Sponsor — Assistant Drama Club Sponsor stipend of 3.5%
Assistant Drama Club Sponsor - 3.5%
Other
Asst Boys Basketball — Assistant Boys Basketball coach stipend of 8.4%
Asst. Boys Basketball - 8.4%
Other
Asst Football — Assistant Football coach stipend of 9.4%
Asst. Football - 9.4%
Other
Asst Girls Basketball — Assistant Girls Basketball coach stipend of 8.4%
Asst. Girls Basketball - 8.4%
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Secretary maximum hourly rate 2025-2026
Secretary Lane 10 Years 20+: $29.66 (2025-2026 highest step for secretaries)
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Secretary minimum hourly rate 2025-2026
Secretary Lane 1 Year 1: $20.13 (2025-2026 school year entry position)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 4.0% increase on schedule for 2024-2025
2024-2025: One step movement if eligible, education lane movement if eligible, 4.0% increase on schedule. Certified staff beyond Step 35 will receive a 4.0% increase.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 3.0% increase on schedule for 2025-2026
2025-2026: One step movement if eligible, education lane movement if eligible, 3.0% increase on schedule. Certified staff beyond Step 35 will receive a 3.0% increase.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 3.0% increase on schedule for 2026-2027
2026-2027: One step movement if eligible, education lane movement if eligible, 3.0% increase on schedule. Certified staff beyond Step 35 will receive a 3.0% increase.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Three paid days per event for death of immediate family members
All employees shall be granted up to three (3) days of paid leave per event for the death of immediate family members. Immediate family is defined as an employee's child, stepchild, son/daughter-in-law, spouse, domestic partner, sibling, brother/sister-in-law, parent, stepparent, mother/father-in-law, grandparent, grandchild, aunt/uncle, or niece/nephew.
Workday
Break Entitlements — 10 minute paid break for employees working more than 4 hours per day; second 10 minute paid break for those working 6+ hours
All employees who work more than four (4) hours per day will be entitled to a non-paid duty-free lunch period not to exceed thirty (30) minutes. All employees working more than four (4) hours per day shall have a ten (10) minute paid break.
Other
Camera Use Restrictions Staff Discipline — Cameras shall not be used for the discipline of staff, nor will they be used for investigations that may lead to the discipline of staff
These cameras shall not be used for the discipline of staff, nor will they be used for investigations that may lead to the discipline of staff.
Other
Camera Use Restrictions Staff Evaluation — Cameras shall not be used for any form of evaluation of staff
These cameras shall not be used for any form of evaluation of staff.
Other
Class Size Elementary — Enrollment in grades 4 through 6 shall not exceed an enrollment of 34 pupils
As of the twentieth day of school, kindergarten and primary level classes shall not exceed an enrollment of 30 pupils and enrollment shall not exceed 34 pupils in grades 4 through 6.
Other
Class Size Kindergarten Primary — Kindergarten and primary level classes shall not exceed an enrollment of 30 pupils
As of the twentieth day of school, kindergarten and primary level classes shall not exceed an enrollment of 30 pupils and enrollment shall not exceed 34 pupils in grades 4 through 6.
Other
Class Sponsor Freshman — Freshman Class Sponsor stipend of 2.0% of B-1 position starting salary
Class Sponsor Stipends shall be as follows. If a class has more than one sponsor, the stipend shall be split equally. Freshman Class 2.0%
Other
Class Sponsor Junior — Junior Class Sponsor stipend of 6.0%
Junior Class 6.0%
Other
Class Sponsor Senior — Senior Class Sponsor stipend of 2.0%
Senior Class 2.0%
Other
Class Sponsor Sophomore — Sophomore Class Sponsor stipend of 2.0%
Sophomore Class 2.0%
Workday
Conference Planning Time Elementary — Elementary teachers shall be granted one hour of conference and planning time per full school day
Elementary teachers shall be granted one hour of conference and planning time per full school day.
Workday
Conference Planning Time High School — All high school teachers shall be granted one period of conference and planning time per day equal in length to a typical instructional period
All high school teachers shall be granted one period of conference and planning time per day equal to the length to a typical instructional period.
Workday
Conference Planning Time Junior High — All junior high school teachers shall be granted one period of conference and planning time per day equal in length to the typical instructional period
All junior high school teachers shall be granted one period of conference and planning time per day equal in length to the typical instructional period.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Varied by position: Bus Aides (IEPS bus days), Cafeteria (176 days), Clerical (174 days), Custodians/Grounds (12 month), Library (175 days), Maintenance (12 month), Nurse (178 days), Secretary (12 month or 200-205 working days per position)
All positions or jobs covered by this Agreement shall have a specific number of days of work and work hours. Bus Aides: working days as defined by IEPS. Cafeteria: 176 working days. Secretary: HS 12 month; JH hired after 7/1/04 200 working days.
Other
Court Attendance — Employee receives same compensation as regular job assignment when attending court on behalf of school district
Any employee attending court on behalf of the school district shall be allowed the same compensation they would have earned had they remained on their regular job assignment.
Other
Court Attendance Compensation — Any employee attending court on behalf of the school district shall be allowed the same compensation they would have earned had they remained on their regular job assignment.
Any employee attending court on behalf of the school district shall be allowed the same compensation they would have earned had they remained on their regular job assignment.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Coverage provided
All cafeteria employees and nurses will be provided with one hundred dollars ($100.00) per year to offset costs of uniforms with reimbursement paid to employee after submission of receipt(s).
Evaluation
Disciplinary Procedure — First: Oral Admonishment (documented); Second: Written reprimand; Third: Three day suspension without pay; Fourth: Dismissal
Employees that violate a work rule(s) and/or fail to perform duties at a satisfactory level will be subject to: First Offense: Oral Admonishment (documented) Second Offense: Written reprimand Third Offense: Three (3) day suspension without pay Fourth Offense: Dismissal
Other
Discipline Union Representation — A member shall have the right to request the presence of a union representative at any meeting that could reasonably result in discipline
A member shall have the right to request the presence of a union representative at any meeting that could reasonably result in discipline. This provision shall not apply to meetings that are evaluative in nature or related to the performance evaluation process.
Other
Drama Club Sponsor — Drama Club Sponsor stipend of 5.2%
Drama Club Sponsor - 5.2%
Other
Driver Education Hourly — Driver Education teacher non-school hours hourly rate of $25.00 per hour
The hourly rate for the Driver Education teacher other than regular school hours shall be $25.00 per hour pay.
Other
Early Dismissal Heat — The Junior/Senior High School will be dismissed one hour early if the heat index exceeds 90 degrees
The Junior/Senior High School will be dismissed one hour early if the heat index as stated by the National Weather Service in St. Louis at 11 a.m. exceeds 90 degrees.
Other
Early Dismissal Monthly Meetings — Early dismissal the first Monday each month to hold teachers' meetings
There will be early dismissal the first Monday each month to hold teachers' meetings. Such meetings shall end not later than the regularly scheduled teacher departure time for that building.
Other
Employee Companion Report — Employee has the privilege of making a companion report within 15 days following receipt of original report but prior to any conference with the Superintendent; this companion report shall be made a part of the original report.
In both Section 1 and 2 above, the employee has the privilege of making a companion report within 15 days following receipt of the original report but prior to any conference with the Superintendent; and this companion report shall be made a part of the original report.
Other
Employee Lounge — Each school building provided with clean, attractive, and comfortable employee lounge
Each school building shall be provided with a clean, attractive, and comfortable employee lounge.
Other
Employee Lounge Provision — Each school building shall be provided with a clean, attractive, and comfortable employee lounge.
Each school building shall be provided with a clean, attractive, and comfortable employee lounge.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Cafeteria employees and nurses provided with $80.00 per year to offset uniform costs with reimbursement paid after receipt submission
All cafeteria employees and nurses will be provided with eighty ($80.00) per year to offset the costs of uniforms with reimbursement paid to the employee after submission of receipt(s).
Other
Esp Unit — ESP (Educational Service Professionals) as separate bargaining unit with distinct work schedule and classification provisions
PART III - WORDING FOR ESP includes separate articles for work schedule, seniority/layoff, administrative conference, leaves, vacancies, salary, and employee classification.
Evaluation
First Offense Dismissal — First offense disciplinary actions resulting from dishonesty, immoral, or unsafe conduct shall subject the employee to dismissal
First offense disciplinary actions resulting from dishonesty, immoral, or unsafe conduct shall subject the employee to dismissal.
Other
Foia Notification — Union shall be notified within five (5) business days of employer's receipt of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request that asks for information regarding any bargaining unit member.
The Union shall be notified within five (5) business days of the employer's receipt of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request that asks for information regarding any bargaining unit member, including, but not limited to, names, email addresses, any part of the home address, or list of members of the union, dues payers, or non-members.
Other
Grievance Filing Deadline — Grievance must be presented within 120 calendar days of when union/employee knew violation occurred
The Union or the employee shall present any grievance within one hundred twenty (120) calendar days of the date the Union and/or employee knew or should have known that the alleged violation occurred. Failure to present a grievance within the specified time period shall bar any further appeal of the grievance.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Informal Conference, Step One (Principal), Step Two (Superintendent), Step Three (Board of Education), Step Four (Binding Arbitration)
Section 3 - Procedure for Adjustment of Grievances includes: Informal Conference, Step One (Principal conference within 5 school days, written decision within 5 business days), Step Two (Superintendent appeal within 5 school days, decision within 5 school days), Step Three (Board of Education appeal within 30 school days, hearing within 15 school days, decision within 15 school days), Step Four (Binding arbitration within 30 school days).
Other
Head Boys Basketball — Head Boys Basketball coach stipend of 12.6%
Head Boys Basketball - 12.6%
Other
Head Football — Head Football coach stipend of 14.1%
Head Football - 14.1%
Other
Head Girls Basketball — Head Girls Basketball coach stipend of 12.6%
Head Girls Basketball - 12.6%
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board maximum monthly contribution for family coverage 2024-25
The Board's maximum monthly contribution for bargaining unit employees eligible for Board paid insurance for single, family, employee/spouse, and employee/child coverage shall not exceed the following amounts for the duration of this Agreement: Family: $1,398.83
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board maximum monthly contribution for single coverage 2024-25
The Board's maximum monthly contribution for bargaining unit employees eligible for Board paid insurance for single, family, employee/spouse, and employee/child coverage shall not exceed the following amounts for the duration of this Agreement: Single: $838.70
Rif
Honorable Dismissal Recall Rights — Should the Board of Education determine that it is necessary to decrease the teaching staff, teachers shall be honorably dismissed and shall have recall rights consistent with the Illinois School Code, Section 24-12(b)
Should the Board of Education determine that it is necessary to decrease the teaching staff, teachers shall be honorably dismissed and shall have recall rights consistent with the Illinois School Code, Section 24-12(b).
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Substitute rate for full or part time employees substituting for an absent teacher is $45.00 per hour
The rate of pay for all full or part time employees substituting for an absent teacher/during the regular school day shall be forty-five dollars ($45.00) per hour.
Rif
Layoff Reverse Seniority — Layoffs or reduction in number of employees shall be in reverse order of seniority in the category of position in which the layoff occurs
Layoffs or reduction in the number of employees shall be in reverse order of seniority in the category of position in which the layoff occurs. The bumping process when used shall determine the employee to be laid off within that category of position.
Workday
Lunch Period Over 4 Hours — Non-paid duty-free lunch period not to exceed 30 minutes for employees working more than 4 hours per day
All employees who work more than four (4) hours per day will be entitled to a non-paid duty-free lunch period not to exceed thirty (30) minutes.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — MA Step 35 maximum salary
2024-2025 Certified Salary Schedule Step 35 MA: 85,146
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MA Step 1 minimum salary
2024-2025 Certified Salary Schedule Step 1 MA: 47,678
Other
Mileage Allowance — IRS approved rate for reimbursement for business purposes
Mileage allowance for use of personal vehicles on school business shall be paid at the rate approved by the Internal Revenue Service for reimbursement for business purposes.
Other
Music Director Elementary — Elementary Music Director stipend of 2.0%
Elementary Music Director - 2.0% Duties: Two concerts (one each semester) and 6th grade graduation
Other
Music Director Jr Sr High — Jr/Sr High Chorus Director stipend of 2.0%
Jr/Sr High Chorus Director - 2.0% Duties: Minimum of one concert and HS graduation
Other
No Grievance Materials In Personnel File — No materials relevant to grievance shall be inserted in employee's official personnel file
No materials relevant to grievance shall be inserted in the employee's official personnel file.
Other
No Strike Lockout — No strikes allowed; no lockouts by Board
It is expressly agreed that employees shall not strike or otherwise engage in conduct deleterious to the efficient operation of the schools. The Board expressly agrees that it will not engage in a lock out during the term of this Agreement.
Other
No Strike Or Lockout — It is expressly agreed that employees shall not strike or otherwise engage in conduct deleterious to the efficient operation of the schools. The Board expressly agrees that it will not engage in a lock out during the term of this Agreement.
It is expressly agreed that employees shall not strike or otherwise engage in conduct deleterious to the efficient operation of the schools. The Board expressly agrees that it will not engage in a lock out during the term of this Agreement.