Leave
Accident Injury Leave — Absence due to injury or accident in employment not charged against sick leave
Absence due to injury, or accident incurred in the course of an Employee's employment shall not be charged against the Employee's sick leave.
Other
Activity Buses Allowed — Up to two 14-passenger activity buses per high school
District 155 may use up to two 14-passenger activity buses per high school and driven by non-CLTU bargaining unit members, at District 155's sole discretion.
Other
Additional Route Posting Threshold — Additional routes adding 20+ minutes to existing route are posted for bidding
If, at the determination of the Director of Transportation, an additional pickup or delivery of (a) student(s) to one or more destinations that adds twenty (20) or more minutes to an existing route it will be posted for bidding.
Leave
Adoption Leave Notification — EDUCATOR must notify Superintendent when adoption is imminent and provide expected delivery date and adoption status updates
Any EDUCATOR desiring adoption leave as a result of becoming an adoptive parent will notify the Superintendent or designee, in writing, when it appears that the adoption is imminent. The EDUCATOR may use extended personal leave or FMLA leave for personal business related to the adoption process.
Other
Anniversary Award 25 Years — One-time anniversary award for 25 years of continuous service
A one-time anniversary award will be paid to those Drivers/Attendants who have reached the following years of continuous service at TJA. 25 years of Continuous Service: $250.00
Other
Anniversary Award 30 Years — One-time anniversary award for 30 years of continuous service
30 years of Continuous Service: $500.00
Insurance
Annual Wellness Screening — Board shall offer at its own expense annual wellness screening for all full-time EDUCATORs covered
The BOARD shall offer, at its own expense, an annual wellness screening for all full-time EDUCATORS covered. Those EDUCATORS who do not elect to obtain a wellness screening or do not otherwise provide evidence of obtaining a wellness screening from his/her own physician shall contribute an additional $20 per month toward the cost of insurance coverage.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association (AAA)
CLETA may appeal the determination of either the Superintendent or the BOARD by submitting a demand in writing within twenty (20) DAYS of such decision that the matter be carried forward to final and binding arbitration. The arbitrator shall be selected from a panel to be secured from the American Arbitration Association (AAA).
Grievance
Arbitration Fees Shared — Arbitrator fees and expenses shared equally (50/50) by TJA and Association
The fees and the expenses of the Arbitrator shall be shared equally (50/50) by both TJA and the Association.
Other
Assignment Notification — Employees will be given written notice of their building/program assignment for the upcoming year by seven (7) workdays before the first day of employee attendance
Employees will be given written notice of their building/program assignment for the upcoming year by seven (7) workdays before the first day of employee attendance.
Other
Association Business Leave Days — Association allowed up to four (4) leave days per year for official business
The Association will be allowed to utilize up to four (4) leave days per year for official local, regional, state or national business. Either whole or partial days may be used. Whenever possible, the Association will give the Director of Transportation notice at least one (1) month before the days are to be utilized.
Other
Association Leave — A maximum of 4 days total may be used for CLASS representatives to attend conferences sponsored by Illinois Education Association or other business pertinent to organizational affairs, in full or half-day increments
In the event CLASS desires to send representatives to local, state or national conferences sponsored by the Illinois Education Association, or other business pertinent to organizational affairs or organizational sponsored professional development, the CLASS President(s) or designees may be excused without loss of pay, sick or personal days. A maximum of 4 days total may be used for this purpose, in full or half-day increments.
Other
Attendance Bonus Dual Route — Monthly attendance bonus for employees assigned to both AM and PM routes with no sick leave use and max one personal day
employees who are assigned to both an AM and PM route and who do not use sick leave or any dock days and who do not use more than one (1) personal day during each calendar month between September through May of each school year shall receive a monthly attendance bonus of $100 per month up to a maximum of $900 per year per employee.
Other
Attendance Bonus Single Route — Monthly attendance bonus for employees assigned to only AM or PM route with no sick leave use and max one personal day
Employee who work only an AM or PM route and who do not use sick leave or any dock days and who do not use more than one (1) personal day during each calendar month between September through May of each school year shall receive a monthly attendance bonus of $50 per month up to a maximum of $450 per year per employee.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $73,912
BA salary schedule 2024-2025, step 18
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $44,477
BA salary schedule 2024-2025, step 1
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — scorers and timers paid at rate of $20.00 per hour (2024-2025 school year)
Scorers and Timers shall be paid for the 2024-2025 school year at a rate of $20.00 per hour. The hourly rate shall increase by the applicable Consumer Price Index (CPI subject to a 5% cap) each of the remaining years of this Agreement.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Increase from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026 schedule
2025-2026 salary schedule shows increases; exact percentage not explicitly stated on page
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Increase from 2025-2026 to 2026-2027 schedule
2026-2027 salary schedule shows further increases; exact percentage not explicitly stated
Other
Benefits During Layoff — Benefits do not accrue during layoff; recalled employees have benefits restored as of layoff date
BENEFITS: Benefits shall not accrue during layoff. However, recalled Employees shall have all benefits restored to them that they had at the time of the layoff, such as accumulated sick leave and seniority.
Leave
Bereavement Days — 5 days to visit grandchild surrounding time of birth
An EDUCATOR may use any combination of their available sick and/or personal days for a total of five (5) days to visit a grandchild surrounding the time of his/her birth. The time off must be within thirty (30) calendar days of the birth of the grandchild and can only be taken once per grandchild.
Other
Bidding Limit Mid Day Routes — Drivers bidding on Mid-Day Routes may only bid one additional time after original bid
Drivers and Attendants bidding on all Mid-Day Routes (including sub status) may only bid on another route one (1) additional time after their original bid.
Other
Bidding Limit Regular Special Education — Drivers bidding on Regular and Special Education routes may bid additional times limited by two-hour minimum rule
Drivers and Attendants bidding on all Regular and Special Education Routes during the regular school year may bid on another route two (2) additional times after their original bid.
Other
Bidding Limit Summer Routes — Drivers bidding on Summer Routes may only bid one additional time after original bid
Drivers and Attendants bidding on all Summer Routes may only bid on another route one (1) additional time after their original bid.
Other
Bus Assignment New Unused Duration — New unused bus assignment lasts three years; driver ineligible for another new bus for three years after
A Driver is assigned to a new unused bus for three (3) years. Drivers who elect to take a new unused bus will not be eligible for another for an additional three (3) years.
Other
Bus Change Frequency — Driver allowed to change bus assignment one time per school year
A Driver will be allowed to turn in and select another bus under this provision only one (1) time per school year.
Other
Bus Stall Width — Bus stalls designated at 12 feet in width
TJA shall see that all bus stalls are designated and are twelve (12) feet in width.
Compensation
Compensatory Time Consecutive Days Limit — Not more than 5 consecutive days of compensatory time except when on FMLA
An employee shall not take more than five (5) consecutive days of compensatory time, except when the employee is on leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Compensation
Compensatory Time Max Hours — Maximum 60 hours of compensatory time (40 hours of worked overtime) may be banked
An Employee may bank up to sixty (60) hours, which is forty (40) hours of worked overtime.
Compensation
Compensatory Time Off Ratio — 1.5 hours of compensatory time off granted per hour of overtime worked
Employees may be given 1.5 hours of compensatory time off in lieu of cash payment for each hour of overtime worked.
Compensation
Contract Days Teacher — 180 employment days per school year
The length of the school year for EDUCATORS covered by this Agreement shall not exceed one hundred and eighty (180) employment days.
Other
Contract Duration End — day before the first school day of the 2025-2026 school year
This Agreement shall be effective as of the first day of the 2022-2023 school year and will continue through the day before the first school day of the 2025-2026 school year.
Other
Contract Duration Start — first day of the 2022-2023 school year
This Agreement shall be effective as of the first day of the 2022-2023 school year and will continue through the day before the first school day of the 2025-2026 school year.
Other
Contract Term — July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027
July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027
Workday
Counselor Crisis Flex Time — When crisis during school day occurs, building administration determines if and how long a counselor, social worker, or psychologist needs to be involved
When a crisis during the school day occurs, building administration will determine if and how long a counselor, school social worker, or school psychologist needs to be involved.
Workday
Counselor Flex Time Hours — Counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists receive five (5) hours of designated plan time per full week during INSTRUCTIONAL TIME
Counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists shall receive five (5) hours of designated plan time per full week during INSTRUCTIONAL TIME. Plan time will occur in at least twenty (20) minute blocks.
Workday
Counselor Workday Flexibility — Counselors, social workers, and psychologists may extend beyond the 7.5 hour WORKDAY due to professional responsibilities
The parties also agree that the daily schedules of counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists are more fluid and flexible than other EDUCATORS. For this reason, the BOARD and CLETA agree that in order to ensure plan time for this group, weekly schedules will be shared with the building administration.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental Insurance available
Insurance Deduction (optional) – For all eligible, full time EDUCATORS. Represents any cost of insurance coverage beyond the BOARD monthly insurance benefit allowance. Coverage includes Medical $10,000 Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long Term Disability, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
Insurance
Dental Insurance Employee — Dental insurance: Employee pays 100%
Plan Choice: Employee: 100%
Insurance
Dental Insurance Employee Plus 1 — Dental Employee +1 coverage: Board pays 10%
Employee +1: 10%
Insurance
Dental Insurance Family — Dental Family coverage: Board pays 10%
Family: 10%
Other
Discipline Procedure — Discipline and discharge procedures with due process
Article 16 – Discipline Discharge: 16.1 Discipline Policy, 16.2 Bypass of Grievance Steps, 16.3 Association Representative, 16.4 Letters of Discipline, 16.5 Oral Warnings, 16.6 Personnel Files.
Retirement
Discounted Annuity Age 55 59 Service 20 34 — Discounted annuity: Age 55 to 59 with 20-34 years TRS creditable service: 4% multiplied by years of age over 55, multiplied by final year salary
Age 55 to 59 with twenty (20) to thirty-four (34) years of TRS creditable service. Post Retirement Payment: An EDUCATOR who qualifies for a discounted annuity upon retirement shall receive a payment equal to 4% multipied by the number of years of age over 55, multipied by the EDUCATOR'S final year teaching salary.
Other
Discrimination Prohibition — No discrimination based on race, creed, sex, age, handicap, national origin, citizenship, or Union membership
There shall, under this agreement, be no discrimination of employees because of race, creed, sex, age, handicap, national origin, citizenship or Union membership or activity.
Other
Electronic Bidding Timelines — Routes, buses posted for viewing and selection for three workdays; if online bidding unavailable, five workdays
Routes: will be posted for viewing and selection for three (3) workdays. Buses: will be posted for viewing and selection for three (3) workdays. If online bidding is unavailable, the above timelines in section 2 shall be five (5) workdays.
Other
Emergency List On Call Pay — Driver on call receives minimum 2 hours pay per day for on-call status; if called in, receives actual hours worked
The Driver will receive two (2) hours of pay per day for being on call and, if actually called in to work, will also receive pay for all hours worked over the two (2) hours.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee premium share percentage not specified in provided excerpt
14.2 Health Insurance; 14.4 Insurance Committee
Other
Ero Classes Allowed — Employees allowed to take one 15-hour ERO class, paid at current rate
All employees are allowed to take one 15-hour ERO class and will be paid their current rate of pay.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Annual evaluation of licensed staff
An EDUCATOR evaluation committee comprised of CLETA members and Administrators shall meet annually to review the licensed staff evaluation process and tools to ensure they comply with applicable state and/or federal law.
Evaluation
Evaluation Process — Annual evaluation required
Article 9.4 addresses Evaluation: Annual Evaluation process for general employment practices.
Other
Field Trip Stay Distance Allowance — For stay trips, drivers may go five miles each way plus one hour after drop-off without coach approval
For field trips that are scheduled as a 'stay' trip, Drivers will be able to go five (5) miles each way and one (1) hour immediately following the drop unless (1) the coach/sponsor notifies the driver that he/she cannot leave or (2) the driver receives prior approval.
Other
Flex Time Earning Criteria — Flex time earned for direct service to students/families and coordination with community agencies extending beyond WORKDAY, meeting following criteria
Flex time may be earned by counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists for direct service to students and/or families and in coordination with community agencies that extend beyond the WORKDAY provided it meets the following criteria.
Other
Flex Time End Of Year Use — Accrued flex time may be used to reduce work time in DAYS at end of school year or in half-hour increments by mutual agreement
Accrued flex time may be used to reduce work time in the DAYS scheduled for the counselor, school social worker, and/or school psychologist at the end of the school year or may be used in half-hour increments by mutual agreement.
Other
Flex Time Increment — Flex time shall be earned in half-hour increments and is accrual in the school year in which it is earned
Flex time shall be earned in half-hour increments and is accruale in the school year in which it is earned.
Other
Flex Time Lapse — All unused flex time will lapse at the end of the contract year or upon resignation or termination
All unused flex time will lapse at the end of the contract year or upon resignation or termination of the counselor, school social worker, and/or school psychologist.
Other
Flex Time No Other Compensation — Flex time can only be earned for duties that are in no other way being compensated
Flex time can only be earned for duties that are in no other way being compensated.
Other
Flex Time No Reimbursement — No monetary reimbursement shall be awarded for flex time
No monetary reimbursement shall be awarded for flex time.
Other
Flex Time No Transfer — Accrued flex time does not follow a counselor, social worker, or psychologist who voluntarily transfers to a different site during school year
Accrued flex time does not follow a counselor, school social worker, and/or school psychologist who voluntarily requests to transfer to a different site during the school year.
Other
Flex Time Record Maintenance — All records of flex time will be maintained by a building administrator
All records of flex time will be maintained by a building administrator.
Other
Flex Time Voluntary — Counselors, social workers, and psychologists permitted to volunteer for activities beyond WORKDAY without requesting to accrue flex time
Counselors, school social workers, and/or school psychologists are permitted to volunteer for activities beyond the WORKDAY without asking to accrue flex time time. Duties performed without prior administrator approval will be considered as voluntary.