Grievance
Arbitration Binding — American Arbitration administration according to Streamlined Labor Arbitration Rules; binding
STEP IV—If the grievance is not resolved at Step III, then the Association may refer the grievance in writing to the American Arbitration which shall act as the administration of the proceedings, according to the Streamlined Labor Arbitration Rules.
Other
Assault Reporting — Any case of assault on a teacher shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designee. Employee injured as result of assault has right to file claim under Illinois Worker's Compensation Act.
Any case of assault on a teacher shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designee. An employee injured as a result of being assaulted within the scope of employment shall have the right to file a claim pursuant to the Illinois Worker's Compensation Act.
Other
Assignment Notice Deadline — A Teacher shall be given written notice of assignments (room and grade level to be taught) for the forthcoming year no later than June 1.
A Teacher shall be given written notice of his/her assignments (room and grade level to be taught) for the forthcoming year no later than June 1. In the event changes in such assignments are proposed, the Teacher affected shall be consulted.
Other
Association Bulletin Board — Board agrees bulletin board in teachers' workroom for posting Association notices; Association may use teacher school mailboxes
The Board agrees that a bulletin board shall be provided for the use of the Association in the teachers' workroom for posting notices of activities and other matters of Association concern. The Association may use teacher school mailboxes for Association matters.
Other
Association Conference Leave — Representative may be excused without loss of salary or benefits to attend state or national conference; maximum 2 days total per year
In the event that the Association desires to send a representative to a state or national conference, a representative of the Association shall be excused without loss of salary or benefits in accordance with the following: The total maximum number of days shall not exceed two (2).
Other
Association Conference Leave Request — Association President must submit written request to Superintendent at least one week in advance of anticipated conference leave usage
The President of the Association shall submit a written request to the Superintendent at least one (1) week in advance of anticipated usage.
Other
Association Meetings Use — Association may use school building for meetings upon approval of Building Principal or Superintendent when school not in session, provided meetings do not interfere with instructional/extracurricular programs
The Association shall have the right, upon approval of the Building Principal or Superintendent, to use the school building for meetings at a time when school is not in session provided that such meetings do not interfere with instructional and/or extracurricular programs.
Compensation
Attendance Incentive — Teachers using fewer than 1 leave day in the prior school year shall be awarded a $500.00 bonus. Fewer than 1 leave day shall be defined as missing no more than 7 clock hours.
Teachers using fewer than 1 leave day in the prior school year, shall be awarded a $500.00 bonus. Fewer than 1 leave day shall be defined as missing no more than 7 clock hours.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $54,370 (Step 29, BS degree, 2025-2026)
CYPRESS DISTRICT #64 SALARY SCHEDULE 2025-2026: STEP 29 BS $54,370
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $40,410 (Step 1, BS degree, 2025-2026)
CYPRESS DISTRICT #64 SALARY SCHEDULE 2025-2026: STEP 1 BS $40,410
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Not specified on these pages
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 5 days per death for immediate family
The teacher may use up to five (5) sick days per death to attend the funeral for immediate family defined as spouse, significant other, children, parents.
Other
Board Meetings Notice — Association President given electronic notice of regular or special Board meetings with agenda at least two work days prior
The President of the Association shall be given electronic notice of any regular or special meetings of the Board together with one (1) copy of the agenda at least two (2) work days prior to the scheduled time of such meeting.
Other
Board Minutes Copy — One copy of all open session board minutes sent electronically or placed in mailbox of Association President upon Board approval
One (1) copy of all open session board minutes shall be sent electronically or placed in the mailbox of the President of the Association as soon as they have been approved by the Board of Education.
Other
Board Reorganization Consultation — Board shall consult with Association on any considered school district reorganization plans; Association given opportunity to make recommendations prior to adoption
The Board shall consult with the Association on any considered school district reorganization plans. The Association shall be given an opportunity to make recommendations concerning these matters prior to their adoption.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Employee work year shall be no more than 180 days
The Employee work year shall be no more than 180 days.
Other
Contract Duration — Agreement effective 2025-2026 school year through 2026-2027 school year
This Agreement shall be in effect as of the first day of the 2025-2025 school year and will continue in effect until midnight the day before the first day of the 2027-2028 school year.
Other
Copy Machine Use — Association has right to use copy machine at cost
The Association has the right to use the copy machine at cost.
Compensation
Credit For Training — Credit for additional training must be registered with the Superintendent's office by October 30th.
Credit for additional training must be registered with the Superintendent's office by October 30th.
Other
Discrimination Prohibition — Board will not discriminate against any teacher with respect to hours, wages, terms, or conditions of employment by reason of membership in the Association
The Board will not discriminate against any teacher with respect to hours, wages, terms, or conditions of employment by reason of his membership in the Association, his participation in any activities of the Association or in negotiations with the Board.
Rif
Dismissal List Provision — District will provide Association President and RIF Committee with copy of Sequence of Honorable Dismissal List at least seventy-five (75) calendar days before end of school year based on 1) certified and qualifications, 2) performance evaluations, 3) seniority for Groups 3 and 4, and 4) average performance evaluation ratings for Group 2.
The District will provide the Association President and members of the Joint RIF Committee with a copy of the Sequence of Honorable Dismissal List at least seventy-five (75) calendar days before the end of the school year.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Teachers shall maintain the rights and responsibility to determine grades and other evaluations of students, with proper documentation.
Teachers shall maintain the rights and responsibility to determine grades and other evaluations of students, with proper documentation. No grades or evaluations shall be changed unless such change is consistent with Board Policy 6:280, Grades and Promotion.
Compensation
Experience Credit — The teacher shall move vertically down the salary schedule receiving full credit for teaching experience outside or inside the district.
The teacher shall move vertically down the salary schedule receiving full credit for teaching experience outside or inside the district.
Other
File Examination Rights — A teacher shall have the right to examine and review the contents of his/her personnel file in the presence of an administrator or employer and to have a representative of the Association accompany him/her in such review.
A teacher shall have the right to examine and review the contents of his/her personnel file in the presence of an administrator or employer and to have a representative of the Association accompany him/her in such review.
Other
File Reproduction Rights — Upon request, the teacher will reproduce one (1) copy of any materials in his/her personnel file. The teacher will reimburse the employer for the copies at cost.
Upon request, the teacher will reproduce one (1) copy of any materials in his/her personnel file. The teacher will reimburse the employer for the copies at cost.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step I (supervisor), Step II (Superintendent), Step III (Board President), Step IV (arbitration)
STEP I—The Association may present the grievance in writing to the immediately involved supervisor, within twelve (12) months of the alleged occurrence. STEP II—If not resolved at Step I, then the Association may refer the grievance to the Superintendent or his designee. STEP III—If not resolved at Step II, then the Association may refer the grievance in writing to the President of the Board. STEP IV—If not resolved at Step III, then the Association may refer the grievance in writing
Rif
Honorable Dismissal Notice — Teachers so dismissed will receive notices of honorable dismissal.
Teachers so dismissed will receive notices of honorable dismissal.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Certified personnel work day from 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Certified personnel's work day shall be from 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. On early dismissal days for students, unless faculty meetings are scheduled, teachers may leave 15 minutes after student dismissal.
Other
Internal Substitution Voluntary — Internal substitution by teachers shall be strictly voluntary; reimbursement at substitute rate if more than 2 hours
Internal substitution by teachers shall be strictly voluntary. If substitution is for more than two (2) hours the Employer shall reimburse the Teacher at the regular substitute rate per hour, in addition to regular pay and benefits.
Other
Just Cause Discipline — No Teacher shall be disciplined without just cause.
No Teacher shall be disciplined without just cause.
Rif
Legal Qualifications Definition — Legal qualifications or legally qualified defined as all statutory and regulatory prerequisites for teaching a particular subject or grade, including certification requirements of Article 27 of the School Code and academic experience requirements of State Board of Education Document No. 1.
Legal qualifications or legally qualified shall be defined as all statutory and regulatory prerequisites for teaching a particular subject or grade, including but not limited to, the certification requirements of Article 27 of the School Code.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $57,700 (Step 29, MS degree, 2025-2026)
CYPRESS DISTRICT #64 SALARY SCHEDULE 2025-2026: STEP 29 MS $57,700
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $41,920 (Step 1, MS degree, 2025-2026)
CYPRESS DISTRICT #64 SALARY SCHEDULE 2025-2026: STEP 1 MS $41,920
Leave
Maternity Paternity Leave — Up to one year of maternity/paternity/child-rearing leave without pay, loss of accrued sick leave, tenure, or seniority
The Employer shall grant a Maternity/Paternity Leave of Absence without pay or loss of accrued sick leave, tenure, or seniority to any Teacher who submits a written request one month prior to such leave.
Compensation
Mileage Reimbursement — Employees shall be paid mileage at the same rate approved by the Internal Revenue Service for all approved mileage to perform their assigned duties.
Employees shall be paid mileage at the same rate approved by the Internal Revenue Service for all approved mileage to perform their assigned duties.
Other
No Strike Provision — The Association agrees not to strike or engage in a work slowdown during the term of this agreement over a dispute concerning any term or condition of employment which is specifically and expressly contained within this Agreement and which is subject to the binding arbitration provision.
The Association agrees not to strike or engage in a work slowdown during the term of this agreement over a dispute concerning any term or condition of employment which is specifically and expressly contained within this Agreement and which is subject to the binding arbitration provision.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — $175.00 per grade/class for requisition requests
Each teacher shall be given $175.00 for each grade/class to submit requisition requests for materials and supplies (other than textbooks) needed for daily teaching responsibilities for the following school term.
Compensation
Pay During School Closure — If a regular pay date, during the school year falls on a day when the school is not in session, the Employees shall receive pay on the last day that school is in session. During the summer, checks shall be available on the appropriate payday or if requested mailed to reach employee on the appropriate payday.
If a regular pay date, during the school year falls on a day when the school is not in session, the Employees shall receive pay on the last day that school is in session.
Compensation
Pay Frequency — Each employee shall be paid on the 1st and 15th of each month. If the date falls on the weekend the payment will be made the following banking day. The employee will be paid in 24 equal installments.
Each employee shall be paid on the 1st and 15th of each month. If the date falls on the weekend the payment will be made the following banking day. The employee will be paid in 24 equal installments.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 3 days per school year with full pay
The Board will grant three (3) days per school year with full pay for personal business.
Other
Personnel File Procedure — No evaluative materials shall be placed in file unless teacher has read such material. Material evaluative in nature not reduced to writing within thirty (30) calendar days may not be added to file.
No evaluative materials shall be placed in the file unless the teacher has had an opportunity to read such material. Any materials not contained in the teacher's personnel file, may not be used to discipline the teacher.
Other
Pertinent Information Access — Association furnished on written request regularly and routinely prepared public information concerning financial condition, Annual Financial Statements, and adopted budget; reasonable requests for other readily available and pertinent public information granted
The Association shall be furnished on written request all regularly and routinely prepared public information concerning the financial condition of the school including the Annual Financial Statements and adopted budget. In addition, the Board and the Administration will grant reasonable requests for any other readily available and pertinent public information.
Other
Policies Distribution — All policies, regulations, and rules of the Employer must be published and distributed to Employees. Copies of rules, regulations, and policies shall be distributed to each Employee on the first day of school.
All policies, regulations, and rules of the Employer must be published and distributed to the Employees. Copies of rules, regulations, and policies shall be distributed to each Employee on the first day of school.
Retirement
Pre Retirement Incentive — Teachers with more than 20 continuous years of creditable TRS service within District #64 and age 55+ by December 31 may take advantage of pre-retirement incentive. Last six years of teacher's career may be included in pre-retirement period. During pre-retirement, TRS creditable earnings shall be maximum allowed by law so district does not incur penalties, but not to exceed 6% per year of pre-retirement period.
Teachers, who have more than 20 continuous years of creditable TRS service within District #64 and will be at least age 55 by December 31 of the year in which their effective date of retirement occurs, may take advantage of this pre-retirement incentive.
Retirement
Pre Retirement Letter Deadline — Letters of intent must be filed by September 1 of the year up to, and including, the school year of retirement. The pre-retirement period may be from 1 to 6 years in duration depending upon when the letter of intent is received and the specified effective date of retirement.
Letters of intent must be filed by September 1 of the year up to, and including, the school year of retirement. The pre-retirement period may be from 1 to 6 years in duration depending upon when the letter of intent is received and the specified effective date of retirement.
Other
Preparation Planning Time — Teachers will have an unassigned preparation period of no less than 30 minutes each workday
Teachers will have an unassigned preparation period of no less than 30 minutes each workday.
Other
Professional Leave Days — Three (3) days to be used for Teacher's professional business; two additional days allowed at administration's request
At the beginning of each school year each Teacher shall be credited with three (3) days to be used for Teacher's professional business. Two additional days may be allowed at the administration's request.
Rif
Recall Eligibility — To be eligible for recall, honorably dismissed teacher must provide address and phone number in writing prior to last day of school term of dismissal. Teacher must notify Board in writing within fourteen (14) days of mailing or fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of offer.
To be eligible for recall, the honorably dismissed teacher must provide the Board of Education in writing, prior to the last day of the school term of dismissal, with the address and phone number where such teacher may be reached.
Other
Representation At Discipline — Teacher may have Association representative present; written notice of reasons required two (2) days in advance
In the event an administrator requires a Teacher to attend a meeting for the purpose of disciplining said Teacher, the Teacher, upon request, may have an Association representative present. The Teacher shall be given prior written notice of the reasons for such a meeting two (2) days in advance.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — In addition to the scheduled salary, the Board agrees to pay the full-time teacher's share of TRS contribution benefits. During the term of this contract, if the State of Illinois and/or TRS increase TRS contributions, the contract may be reopened for mid-term negotiations, upon the demand of either party, to negotiate the amount of Board paid TRS contributions.
In addition to the scheduled salary, the Board agrees to pay the full-time teacher's share of TRS contribution benefits. During the term of this contract, if the State of Illinois and/or TRS increase TRS contributions, the contract may be reopened for mid-term negotiations.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers Retirement System)
Teachers, who have more than 20 continuous years of creditable TRS service within District #64 and will be at least age 55 by December 31 of the year in which their effective date of retirement occurs, may take advantage of this pre-retirement incentive.
Rif
Rif Policy Honorable Dismissal — If the Board of Education determines, because of economic necessity, to decrease the number of teachers or discontinue some particular type of teaching service, the Board will dismiss teachers, according to the Sequence of Honorable Dismissal List.
If the Board of Education determines, because of economic necessity, to decrease the number of teachers or to discontinue some particular type of teaching service, the Board will dismiss teachers, according to the Sequence of Honorable Dismissal List.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Teachers shall have recall rights consistent with the Illinois School Code, 105 ILCS 5/24-12(b). Vacant positions include full-time and part-time teaching assignments, but do not include substitute positions.
Teachers shall have recall rights consistent with the Illinois School Code, 105 ILCS 5/24-12(b). The Board will tender such vacant position to the teacher honorably dismissed from Group 2 (limited recall period), 3 or 4, who is legally qualified to hold such position.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 4 salary lanes: BS, W/TRS, MS, W/TRS
CYPRESS DISTRICT #64 SALARY SCHEDULE columns: STEP BS W/TRS MS W/TRS
Compensation
Salary Schedule — The salary schedule and supplemental jobs stipends shall be as set forth in Appendices C and D, which are attached to and incorporated in this agreement.
The salary schedule and supplemental jobs stipends shall be as set forth in Appendices C and D, which are attached to and incorporated in this agreement.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 29 salary steps
CYPRESS DISTRICT #64 SALARY SCHEDULE 2025-2026 shows steps 1 through 29
Rif
Seniority Definition Continuous Service — Seniority defined as years of continuous service as a teacher in the school district; less than full-time service computed on a pro-rate basis; approved unpaid leaves of absence of ninety (90) consecutive employment days or more shall not be counted in determining seniority.
Years of continuous service as a teacher in the school district; provided, however, that less than full-time service shall be computed on a pro-rate basis and approved unpaid leaves of absence of ninety (90) consecutive employment days or more shall not be counted in determining seniority.
Rif
Seniority Equal Continuous Service — If the years of continuous service are equal between two or more teachers, seniority shall be determined by total years of teaching service with the school district.
If the years of continuous service are equal between two or more teachers, seniority shall be determined by total years of teaching service with the school district.
Rif
Seniority Equal Total Service — If total teaching service with the district is equal as between two or more teachers, then seniority shall be determined by placement on the salary schedule, i.e., the teacher with the highest salary shall be deemed the most senior.
If total teaching service with the district is equal as between two or more teachers, then seniority shall be determined by placement on the salary schedule, i.e., the teacher with the highest salary shall be deemed the most senior.
Rif
Sequence Honorable Dismissal Committee — A Joint Reduction in Force Committee shall be made up of two (2) CEA members and two (2) Administration/Board members. RIF Committee shall convene each year prior to December 1 and discuss reduction in force items as identified by statute.
A Joint Reduction in Force Committee shall be made up of two (2) CEA members and two (2) Administration/Board members. The RIF Committee shall convene each year prior to December 1 and shall discuss the reduction in force items as identified by statute.