Other
Academic Freedom — Teachers have right to academic freedom within course outline, approved instructional program, and appropriate pedagogical discretion
The Board affirms the right of academic freedom for teachers of the district. Teachers may present instructional materials pertinent to the subject within the outline of course content and within the planned instructional program.
Compensation
Additional Duty Stipend — Stipend equal to the Department Leader stipend indicated under the non-athletic extra duty salary schedule included in the collective bargaining agreement
In consideration for additional work hours, the teachers for the positions identified above will receive a stipend equal to the Department Leader stipend indicated under the non-athletic extra duty salary schedule included in the collective bargaining agreement.
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Aides Employment Duration — Aides will be employed for one semester with review and decision at end of semester
Aides will be employed for one (1) semester. At the end of the semester, enrollments will be reviewed and a decision for continued employment will be made.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration under Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA)
the Association may submit the grievance to binding arbitration under the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings.
Other
Article Xiv Section 4 Reference — Requirements contained in Article XIV, Section 4 will be followed.
Additionally, the requirements contained in Article XIV, Section 4, will be followed.
Other
Association Meeting Space — Association may hold meetings on district property, restriction: no more than 12 persons where less than 90% are employees without superintendent approval
This paragraph shall be inapplicable to any meeting of more than twelve (12) persons where less than ninety percent (90%) of those attending are employees of the district without approval of the Superintendent.
Other
Association President Released Time — Association president granted one released day per month for Association business
In addition to the foregoing, the president of the Association shall be granted one (1) released day per month of leave to attend to Association business.
Other
Association State Conference Leave — Association representatives excused without loss of salary for state conferences; no teacher absent more than 2 days; total not exceeding 12 days
In the event the Association desires to send representatives to its state conferences, these representatives shall be excused without loss of salary, providing the Association reimburses the district in advance for the cost of the substitute, provided no teacher shall be absent hereunder more than two (2) days and the total days used hereunder shall not exceed twelve (12)
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $46,262
BS: 0.00 Step 1 salary 2023-24 schedule
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 3.650%
Salary Increase: 3.650%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2.000%
Salary Increase: 2.000%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 2.000%
Salary Increase: 2.000%
Leave
Bereavement Days — 30 workdays of sick leave allowed to adopt a child or place a child for adoption
An employee shall be allowed to use up to thirty (30) workdays of his/her sick leave to adopt a child or place a child for adoption. The school board may require that the employee provide evidence that the formal adoption is underway.
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Certified Personnel Maintained — Certified/licensed personnel will be maintained in music, physical education, art, counseling, remedial reading, math, and gifted education if financially feasible
In order to facilitate the maintenance of a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students, certified/licensed personnel will be maintained in each building provided it is deemed financially feasible by the Board: music, physical education, art, counseling, remedial reading and/or math and gifted education.
Other
Citizenship Political Rights — Teachers may exercise political and voting rights including registering, participating, voting, discussing political issues, campaigning, lobbying, but not in classroom/institutional contexts
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to interfere with the right of a teacher to exercise such rights as registering and voting, participating in party organizations, discussing political issues publicly, campaigning for candidates, contributing to campaigns of candidates, lobbying, organizing political action groups, and running for and serving in public offices.
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Class Size 35 Threshold — When grades 3-5 class size exceeds average of 28 students per class, aides will be recommended
When class size in grades 3-5 exceeds an average of twenty-eight (28) students per class across a singular grade level within a particular school, the employment of an aide will be recommended.
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Class Size Appeal Timeline — Teacher may appeal class size to building principal within 5 days, then to Superintendent if unresolved
The building principal shall meet with the teacher within five (5) days to discuss the situation. In the event the situation is not resolved, the teacher may, within five (5) days, appeal the matter in writing to the Superintendent.
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Class Size Continuous Monitoring — Class size will be continuously monitored throughout the year
Class size will be continuously monitored throughout the year.
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Class Size K2 Threshold — When kindergarten-2nd grade class size exceeds average of 25 students per class, aides will be recommended
When class size in kindergarten-2nd grade exceeds an average of twenty-five (25) students per class across a singular grade level within a particular school, the employment of an aide will be recommended.
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Class Size Ms Hs Maximum — Middle and high school class sizes not to exceed 30 students
The Board shall make reasonable efforts to maintain middle school and high school class sizes (other than special education classes, physical education classes, band, choir, and JROTC classes) with a minimum of eighteen (18) students and not to exceed 30 students.
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Class Size Ms Hs Minimum — Middle and high school class sizes maintained with minimum of 18 and maximum of 30 students
The Board shall make reasonable efforts to maintain middle school and high school class sizes (other than special education classes, physical education classes, band, choir, and JROTC classes) with a minimum of eighteen (18) students and not to exceed 30 students.
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Class Size Review First Friday Labor Day — Class size issues addressed first Friday after Labor Day
Class size issues will be addressed the first Friday after Labor Day.
Compensation
Co Teacher Substitute Compensation — Remaining co-teacher compensated at extended day rate multiplied by number of hours teaching without the co-teacher
In classrooms that contain co-teachers, if one of the co-teachers in the classroom is absent and is replaced by a substitute, the remaining co-teacher in the same classroom will be compensated at the extended day rate multiplied by the number of hours of teaching without the co-teacher.
Other
Complaint Filing Procedure — Administrator must meet with employee within two weeks of complaint receipt before reference to evaluation
Unless the appropriate administrator meets with the employee to discuss the substance of the complaint within two weeks of its receipt, no reference may be made to the complaint in the employee's evaluation.
Other
Consulting Teacher Indemnification — Consulting teacher shall be indemnified and protected from suits arising from civil rights damage claims and constitutional damage claims
As provided in Section 10-20.20 of the Illinois School Code, a consulting teacher shall be indemnified and protected from suits arising from civil rights damage claims, constitutional damage claims, and the like.
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Contract Days Teacher — Five-minute transition period between classes for elementary special teachers
Each building principal, together with all teachers of elementary art, physical education, and vocal music who are assigned to that building, shall earnestly endeavor to provide in these teacher's schedules a five (5)-minute transition period between classes.
Other
Contract Effective Period — 2023-2027
This will be in effect for the duration of the 2023-2027 executed collective bargaining agreement between the Crete-Monee Education Association and Board of Education.
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Corporal Punishment Prohibited — Teachers shall not use corporal punishment in accordance with state statute
In accordance with state statute, teachers shall not use corporal punishment.
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Curriculum Access Electronic — Electronic access to current adopted course curricula shall be available to each teacher
Electronic access to current adopted course curricula shall be available to each teacher.
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Curriculum Timeline Guidelines — Curriculum timelines are guidelines which may be adjusted to meet student needs with approval of department chairperson or principal
Curriculum timelines are to be considered as guidelines which may be adjusted to meet the needs of students with the approval of the department chairperson or division leader at the secondary level and the principal or his/her designee at all levels.
Insurance
Defense And Indemnification — If teacher commences legal action against Board alleging Board violation of agreement, Association agrees to defend action at Association's own expense through own counsel; Board provides cooperation
In the event any teacher commences a legal action against the Board in a court or administrative agency because of the Board's compliance with this article, the Association and its affiliates agree to defend such action, at their own expense and through counsel of their own choice, provided: The Board gives immediate notice of such action in writing to the Association and permits the Association to intervene as a party.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board pays full cost of district dental insurance plan for each employee
The Board agrees to pay the full cost of the district's dental insurance plan for each employee.
Other
Disciplinary Just Cause — No teacher shall be disciplined without just cause
The Board, Superintendent, or designee may discipline teachers through oral reprimands, written reprimands, or suspension with or without pay, provided, however, that no teacher shall be disciplined without just cause.
Other
Double Assignment Definition — Combining more than one level of a given course (e.g. Latin III and IV)
Double Assignment. Combining more than one level of a given course (e.g. Latin III and IV).
Other
Dress Code Compliance — Teachers will comply with district dress code as stated in employee handbook
Teachers will comply with the district's dress code as stated in the District's employee handbook.
Other
Dues Deduction — Board shall deduct membership dues of the Association, Illinois Education Association, and National Education Association
The Board shall deduct from the pay of each employee all current membership dues of the Association, including the Illinois Education Association and the National Education Association
Other
Dues Deduction Authorization — Teachers may authorize dues deduction by presenting authorization card to Board; deduction begins within 30 calendar days; revocation requires written notice
Any teacher employed after the start of the school term may authorize dues deduction by presenting an authorization card to the Board. Such deduction to commence within thirty (30) calendar days of the authorization.
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Early Dismissal Day Provided — Friday before Memorial Day for fulfilling evening event obligations; if that day is last day of school, then Friday before end of school year
An early dismissal day will be afforded to all teachers for fulfilling the obligations of this Section. This day shall be scheduled on the Friday before Memorial Day. If that day is the last day of school or school is out of session, then the day shall be scheduled the Friday before the end of the school year.
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Electronic Grade Recording — All teachers grades 3-12 required to electronically record grades weekly via district endorsed student information system
All teachers in grades 3-12 will be required to use the district endorsed student information system to electronically record grades. Teachers must enter completed grades reflecting the academic progress for each student, each week.
Other
Emergency School Closing — Custodians and Food Service Drivers report to work on emergency closing days unless directed otherwise; may use personal/vacation time if State of Emergency prohibits driving
Custodians and Food Service Drivers shall report to work on emergency closing days unless directed by administration or their direct supervisor that they do not need to report. If there is a State of Emergency declared which prohibits driving, the employee may use personal day or vacation time.
Other
Emergency School Closing No Deduction — When schools officially closed by Superintendent, no leave days deducted unless closure designated as e-learning day
When the schools and school offices are officially closed by the Superintendent, no leave days previously arranged by a teacher will be deducted for such emergency days unless the closure is designated as an e-learning day in lieu of a school closure/make-up day.
Other
Employee Assault Protection — Board shall render reasonable assistance for threatened or actual physical assault with law enforcement and judicial authorities
Any case of threatened or actual physical assault upon an employee shall be reported to the building principal in writing within one (1) school day subsequent to the incident. The Board shall render all reasonable assistance to the employee in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
Other
Employee Handbook Acknowledgment — Each employee receives employee handbook and is required to acknowledge receipt by signing acknowledgement-receipt-page
Each employee will receive an employee handbook and will be required to acknowledge the receipt of the handbook by signing the acknowledgement-receipt-page.
Other
Employee Personnel File Rights — Employee right to review personnel file during business hours with designated employee present and optional Association representative
Each employee shall have the right, upon request, to review the contents of his/her personnel file. Such review shall be during normal office business hours, by appointment, and in the presence of an employee designated by the Superintendent. A representative of the Association may, at the employee's request, accompany the employee in this review.
Other
Essa Reassignment Instructional Materials Allowance — Teachers reassigned or transferred under ESSA have access to $300 to purchase instructional materials benefiting the reassignment/transfer; purchase must be completed by March 1st
Teachers reassigned or transferred hereunder shall have access to a maximum of $300 to purchase instructional materials that will benefit the reassignment or transfer. Such purchases must be done with a district purchase order and must be completed no later than March 1st of the school year in which the transfer or reassignment is implemented.
Other
Essa Reassignment Notice Requirement — Under ESSA, administration must notify affected teachers in writing no less than 2 weeks prior to end of school year if reassignments made for student performance
The Administration, in writing, shall notify the affected teachers no less than two weeks prior to the end of the school year. In the event a reassignment or transfer is made, the teacher shall be offered the opportunity of a conference with the Assistant Superintendent or other such administrator.
Other
Essa Reassignment Resignation Deadline — Teacher reassigned or transferred under ESSA may resign within 2 weeks following conference with Assistant Superintendent or designated administrator
teacher reassigned or transferred hereunder may resign by submitting his/her resignation in writing to the Superintendent within two weeks following a conference with the Assistant Superintendent or designated administrator.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Supervisor must meet with pre-tenured and tenured teachers by end of third school week to establish awareness of evaluation procedures; no formal evaluation shall take place until such meeting has been held
By the end of the third school week, the immediate supervisor will meet with those pre-tenured and tenured teachers who will be evaluated during the school year. The purpose of this meeting will be to establish an awareness of the procedures involved in the program. No formal evaluation shall take place until such meeting has been held.
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Evening Events Required Per Year — Minimum of three (3) evening events required for all certified staff members
It is a requirement that all certified staff members will participate in a minimum of three (3) evening events as described below: A. Open House B. Graduation (Middle/High School Only) C. Evening Building Level Event
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Event Duration Maximum — Expected amount of time for teacher attendance at each event cannot exceed three (3) hours
The expected amount of time for teacher attendance at each event cannot exceed three (3) hours.
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Event List Submission Deadline — September 25th of each school year
The list of events available for association members to attend should be completed for member viewing no later than September 25th of each school year.
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Event Selection Deadline — September 30th of each year
Association members should commit to the event of their choice no later than September 30 of each year.
Other
Exclusive Bargaining Agent — ACME recognized as exclusive bargaining agent for listed classifications
The Board of Education, Crete-Monee School District 201U hereby recognizes the Association of Crete-Monee Employees (ACME) as the exclusive bargaining agent for all teacher aides, health aides, library/media center aides, in-school suspension supervisors, study hall supervisors, medical and records technician, non-certificated school nurse, food service staff, school building secretaries and administrative assistants, security staff, custodians, clerks, bookkeeper-payroll position, student services facilitator, student services staff and technical theater director.
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Extended Day Compensation — Additional 30 minutes in attendance beyond normal work day, compensated at extended day rate
In addition to the normal work day, the teacher shall be in attendance for an additional 30 minutes, which will be compensated at the extended day rate.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Multiple steps including informal discussion with supervisor, formal grievance filing, and potential arbitration
Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting the right of any aggrieved person having a grievance to discuss the matter informally with his/her supervisor and having the grievance adjusted without intervention of the Association.
Other
Hazardous Conditions — Teachers shall not be required to work under clearly hazardous conditions or perform tasks which endanger health or safety
Teachers shall not be required to work under clearly hazardous conditions or to perform tasks which endanger the health or safety provided this paragraph shall not be construed to terminate, reduce, or otherwise affect a teacher's obligation toward students.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Where both spouses are employees, they may elect amount equal to two individual premiums for family coverage not to exceed total cost of family policy
Where both spouses are employees, they may elect to have an amount equal to two individual premiums applied to family health insurance coverage.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays full cost of individual employee health insurance coverage through Consumer Driven Health Plan
The Board shall pay the cost of individual employee coverage for each insured employee.
Other
Informal Discussion Transfers Reassignments — Potential transfers or reassignments may be informally discussed with teacher without prejudice
When potential transfers or reassignments are considered by the administration, such change may be informally discussed with the teacher without prejudice.
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Instructional Minutes Day — Each formal written evaluation shall be preceded by a classroom observation of the teacher in his or her classroom for a minimum of 45 minutes at a time; or an observation during a complete lesson; or an observation during an entire class period
Each formal written evaluation of classroom performance of a teacher shall be preceded by a classroom observation of the teacher in his or her classroom for a minimum of 45 minutes at a time; or an observation during a complete lesson; or an observation during an entire class period.