Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available as final step
If the grievance is not resolved satisfactorily to the educator and the Association within thirty (30) days after receipt of the written reply from Step #3 the Association may submit in writing a request to enter into binding arbitration.
Compensation
Art Club Stipend — Art club supplemental pay per year
Art club: $2,200 per year
Other
Assignment Change Deadline — No changes in assignments later than 45 calendar days before school term unless unexpected vacancy
In no event shall changes in the educators' assignments be made later than forty five (45) calendar days preceding the commencement of the next school term unless an unexpected vacancy or need occurs.
Other
Assignment Notice Deadline — Written notice of assignments no later than 60 calendar days before new school term
An educator shall be given written notice of his/her assignments for the forthcoming year no later than sixty (60) calendar days preceding the first day of the new school term.
Compensation
Athletic Director Stipend — Athletic Director supplemental pay per year
Athletic Director - $4,700 per year
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA Step 14 maximum salary FY 23
FY 23 salary schedule Step 14 B column: $67,459
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BA Step 1 minimum salary FY 23
FY 23 salary schedule Step 1 B column: $50,530
Compensation
Band Stipend — Band supplemental pay per year
Band: $2,200 per year
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Flat amount of $6,000 for 2022-2023 school year
salaries of staff off the salary schedule shall be increased by a flat amount of $6,000 for the 2022-2023 school year
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2% salary increase for FY 24
Salary schedule FY 24 with continued step increases at 2% baseline.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 2% salary increase for FY 25
Salary schedule FY 25 and FY 26 continuing 2% annual increases.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr4 — 3.75 percent for 2025-2026 school year
3.75 percent (3.75%) for the 2025-2026 school year
Leave
Bereavement Days — 3 work days for death of immediate family member
All employees shall be allowed up to three (3) work days of absence, without loss of pay or the reduction of sick leave, in the event of the death of a member of the immediate family.
Compensation
Choir Stipend — Choir supplemental pay per year
Choir: $2,200 per year
Compensation
Competitive Sports Stipend Competing — Competitive sports stipend if team participates in competitions
All competitive sports, including poms and cheer, shall be paid a stipend $3,000 if they participate in competitions.
Compensation
Competitive Sports Stipend Not Competing — Competitive sports stipend if team does not compete
If they do not compete, the pay is $2,300 dollars. Stipends are allocated one per team, per grade level.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 186 days total school year
The length of the school year will not exceed 186 days. The days will include 175 pupil attendance days, four (4) institute days, two (2) parent-teacher conference days, and five (5) emergency days.
Workday
Contract Duration — Agreement effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026
This agreement shall be effective July 1st, 2022, and shall continue in effect until June 30th, 2026.
Other
Daily Attendance System — Daily attendance submission within 15 minutes after school day begins using Crisis-Go
Beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, educators are required to submit their daily attendance using the Crisis-Go application to begin each school day. Attendance must be submitted within fifteen (15) minutes after the school day begins.
Workday
Daily Start Time — Educators on duty at 8:10 A.M. each school day
Educators shall be on duty at 8:10 A.M. each school day or educator responsibility day. Educators shall be free to leave at 3:10 P.M. on all days except on a Wednesday meeting day.
Other
Discipline Meeting Notice — 5 work days prior notice before discipline meeting or hearing
Not less than five (5) work days prior to scheduling any such meeting or hearing, the educator will be given notice of the nature of the charge and informed of his/her right to be represented.
Evaluation
Evaluation Epp Committee Meetings Annual — EPP committee meets twice a year to review evaluation data and instruments
The EPP committee will meet twice a year to review evaluation data, the evaluation instruments, the evaluation procedures, and any other items determined by the administration and Association.
Evaluation
Evaluation Formal Appeal Timeline Days — Within 10 school days of summative evaluation to appeal unsatisfactory rating
Within 10 school days of the summative evaluation, the teacher rated "Unsatisfactory" may appeal the rating in writing
Evaluation
Evaluation Needs Improvement Timeline — One year to improve rating from needs improvement or unsatisfactory
Educators who receive a needs Improvement or unsatisfactory summative rating will have one year to improve their rating.
Evaluation
Evaluation Panel Decision Timeline Days — Within 14 school days of receipt of appeal notice, panel decision in writing
Within 14 school days of the receipt of the notice to appeal, the Human Resource Manager will provide the teacher with the panel's decision in writing.
Evaluation
Evaluation Pdp Incentive Pct — 50% of 2022-2023 salary increase if educator on PDP improves rating by end of year
For any educator who begins the 2022-2023 school year on a professional development plan (PDP) and improves their rating by the end of the 2022-2023 school year with a proficient or above, will receive 50% of the 2022-2023 salary increase
Compensation
Extracurricular Hourly With Student Contact — Hourly rate for activities with student contact
All activities that include student contact will be paid $44 per hour
Compensation
Extracurricular Hourly Without Student Contact — Hourly rate for activities without student contact
All other activities, that do not include student contact, will be paid $40 per hour
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure before arbitration
Step One (Supervisor), Step Two (Superintendent), Step Three (School Board). If not resolved at Step #3, the educator may submit to binding arbitration at Step Four.
Grievance
Grievance Time Limits — Time limits consist of school days; extended to weekdays if submitted less than 10 days before school term close
All time limits consist of school days, except when a grievance is submitted less than ten (10) days before the close of the current school term, time limits shall consist of all weekdays.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board pays $1,000 toward family plan premium
In addition to the single plan coverage, the Board shall pay $1,000 toward the cost of the premium for staff electing family plan coverage.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board contributes 100% of single plan premium
The Board shall contribute 100% of the premium required for enrollment for single plan coverage with the District's insurance carrier.
Other
Iep Day Scheduling — Each building will have an IEP Day each week for special education meetings
A permanent substitute will be hired to cover specifically Special Education Meetings during the school day. Insofar as possible each building will have an 'IEP Day' each week to schedule meetings throughout the day.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Student attendance day 8:15 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. = 330 minutes
The student attendance day at all schools (K-8) shall commence at 8:15 a.m and shall end at 3:05 p.m.
Other
Internal Substitution Pay Additional Students — $60 per teacher per day for accepting additional students
Accepting Additional Students: $60 per teacher per day (Elementary and Middle)
Insurance
Life Insurance — Term life insurance coverage amount
The Board agrees to provide each educator with term life insurance in the amount of $25,000 during the term of employment.
Other
Lunch Duty Sub — $30 per lunch period for lunch duty substitution
Lunch Duty/Sub During Lunch: $30 per lunch period (Elementary and Middle)
Other
Lunch Period Elementary — Lunch period of at least 35 minutes in elementary schools
Educators shall have a lunch period of at least the minimum of thirty (30) minutes and thirty-five (35) minutes in the elementary (K-5) schools.
Compensation
Lunch Stipend — Lunch period supervision stipend
Lunch Stipend: $30 per lunch period
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — MA+45 Step 21 maximum salary FY 23
FY 23 salary schedule Step 21 M+45 column: $96,007
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MA Step 1 minimum salary FY 23
FY 23 salary schedule Step 1 M column: $56,706
Other
Management Rights Reserved — Board retains all powers, rights, authority, duties, and responsibilities conferred by state and federal law and constitution
The Board...hereby retains and reserves unto itself, without limitation, all power, rights, authority, duties and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the laws and Constitution.
Other
No Strike Clause — No strike, work stoppage, slowdown, picketing, or concerted action permitted during term of agreement
It is agreed and understood that there will be no strike, work stoppage, slow-down, picketing, or other concerted action or refusal or failure to fully and faithfully perform job functions.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — $2,500 addition to annual salary for NBCT certification
Educators who attain and maintain a National Board Certified Teaching Credential will receive a $2,500 addition to their annual salary, as a one time stipend each year to be paid in June after receiving proof of NBCT certification.
Other
Parent Conference Frequency — 2 days per quarter for parent-teacher conferences at elementary and middle school
At the elementary level and the middle school level: During the 1st quarter and 2nd quarter, 2 days will be established for parent-teacher conferences each quarter. One will be an evening from 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm and the other will be a full non-student attendance day.
Compensation
Payroll Installment Options — Option of selecting either 22 or 26 installments for payroll
Educators shall have the option of selecting either 22 installments or 26 installments. Payroll schedule including dates will be provided by the first day of school.
Other
Pe Sub Full Day — $150 for PE sub entire class full day
PE Sub an entire class – Full Day: $150 (Elementary and Middle)
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 3 days for tenured educators; 2 days for non-tenured
On an annual basis, the Board will grant leave for personal business, subject to pre- approval of the Superintendent or his designee, as follows: Non-tenured teachers 2 days; Tenured Educators 3 days
Other
Personnel File Review — Records provided electronically within 48 business hours of educator request
Records other than excluded records will be provided electronically within 48 business hours of the educator's request.
Other
Preparation Relief Time — Educators required to attend 3 meetings per week during common plan time
All educators shall be provided with relief and preparation time. Insofar as possible, relief and preparation time will be equalized. Educators shall be required to attend 3 meetings per week during predetermined common plan time.
Other
Professional Conduct Discipline Steps — Four-step progressive discipline for professional conduct violations
Step 1: Conference between Administration, Union and Educator(s). Step 2: Written warning. Step 3: Suspension without pay up to 5 days. Step 4: Termination.
Retirement
Retirement Bonus 20 29 Years — Lump sum bonus of $10,000 for 20-29 years of service
For 20-29 years, $10,000
Retirement
Retirement Bonus 30 34 Years — Lump sum bonus of $15,000 for 30-34 years of service
For 30-34 years, $15,000
Retirement
Retirement Bonus Over 34 Years — Lump sum bonus of $20,000 for more than 34 years of service
For more than 34 years, $20,000
Retirement
Retirement Eligibility Trs Service — 35 years of creditable TRS service
have attained 35 years of creditable TRS service, and
Retirement
Retirement Eligibility Years Service — Minimum 20 years full-time employment in District 98
Have been employed full time in District 98 for a minimum of twenty (20) years.
Retirement
Retirement Incentive Creditable Earnings Increase — 6% increase over prior year's reported TRS creditable earnings for each remaining year
prior year's creditable earnings increased by 6% over the educator's prior year's reported TRS creditable earnings for each remaining year
Retirement
Retirement Incentive Max Years — No more than 4 years of 6% creditable earnings increases
A retiring educator may receive no more than four (4) years of 6% creditable earning increases under this program.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers Retirement System)
Illinois educator's Retirement System (TRS) to be 60 years of age on the date of the educator's retirement
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 8 salary lanes: B, B+15, B+30, M, M+16, M+32, M+45, and implied MA+60+
Salary schedules show columns: B, B+15, B+30, M, M+16, M+32, M+45 across all FY.