Other
Agreement Duration — Agreement effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030
July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030
Other
Agreement Duration End — June 30, 2029
Agreement effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029
Other
Agreement Duration Start — July 1, 2025
Agreement effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029
Evaluation
Annual Evaluations — Annual evaluations required
Article XVI – EVALUATIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS Section 1 – Annual Evaluations; Section 2 – Job Descriptions.
Other
Annual Review — Annual review
ARTICLE 5.4: ANNUAL REVIEW
Other
Application Agreement — Application of agreement
ARTICLE 1.2: DEFINITION OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS, Section 9: Application of Agreement
Other
Appropriate Attire — Appropriate attire provisions
ARTICLE 8.6: APPROPRIATE ATTIRE
Other
Approval Pave Course — Procedure for approval of district required course for Practical and Vocational Education (P.A.V.E)
ARTICLE 4.4: PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF DISTRICT REQUIRED COURSE FOR PRACTICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (P.A.V.E)
Other
Approval Salary Credit Programs — Procedure for approval of salary credit programs
ARTICLE 4.3: PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF SALARY CREDIT PROGRAMS with sections on Proposal, Sponsor's Responsibilities, Participants Responsibilities, and Funding.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Arbitrator has no power to alter terms of Agreement; arbitrator empowered to include financial reimbursements or other remedies judged proper if provided for by terms of Agreement, plus interest
The arbitrator shall have no power to alter the terms of this Agreement. The arbitrator is empowered to include in any award such financial reimbursements or other remedies judged to be proper, if provided for by the terms of this Agreement, plus interest, if any.
Other
Arbitration Cost Sharing — Cost of arbitration and AAA divided equally between parties; each party bears full cost of own representation
Each party shall bear the full costs for its representation in the arbitration. The cost of the arbitration and the AAA shall be divided equally between the parties.
Other
Arbitration Demand Deadline — Demand for arbitration must be filed within fifteen days of Step 3 response date; otherwise grievance deemed withdrawn
If a demand for arbitration is not filed within fifteen (15) days of the date for the Step 3 response, then the grievance shall be deemed withdrawn.
Other
Arbitration Filing Deadline — Union must file demand for arbitration within fifteen (15) days of Step 3 response date; failure to file results in deemed withdrawal
If a demand for arbitration is not filed within fifteen (15) days of the date for the Step 3 response, then the grievance shall be deemed withdrawn.
Other
Assignment Change Notice — If Administration proposes permanent change in assignment, Assistant(s) notified in writing of reasons at least three days in advance
If the Administration proposes a permanent change in an Assistant's assignment, the Assistant(s) involved shall be notified in writing of the reasons for the change at least three (3) days in advance.
Other
Assignment Notice Deadline — Assistants notified of tentative assignment for upcoming school year no later than June 15 by supervisor
Assistants shall be notified of their tentative assignment for the upcoming school year no later than June 15th by their supervisor.
Other
Assignment Notification Deadline — Assistants notified of tentative assignment for upcoming school year no later than June 15 by supervisor
Assistants shall be notified of their tentative assignment for the upcoming school year no later than June 15 by his and/or her supervisor.
Workday
Assignment Procedures — Employment procedures with general provisions, notification, building assignment changes, vacancies, and staffing patterns
ARTICLE 8.1: EMPLOYMENT PROCEDURES with sections on General Provisions, Notification, Change in Building Assignment, Vacancies, and Staffing Patterns.
Other
Assignment Vacancy Process — Vacancy posting period in calendar days
The vacancy shall be posted for seven (7) calendar days. The posting period may be waived or reduced upon agreement with the Association leadership.
Other
Association Communication Services — Association use of communication services
ARTICLE 1.2: DEFINITION OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS, Section 4: Association Use of Communication Services
Other
Association Equipment Facilities — Association use of equipment and facilities
ARTICLE 1.2: DEFINITION OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS, Section 5: Association Use of Equipment and Facilities
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Base hourly rate for seventy-five college credit hours in 2029-2030
2029-2030: $22.36 base hourly rate for Seventy-Five (75) College Credit Hours
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — OP1 (Office Professional Level 1) 2025-2026 starting rate
For Office Professionals hired after June 30, 2025, initial base hourly rates shall be based on the following: OP1 2025-2026 $16.31
Other
Bargaining Unit Positions Food Service — Cook, Floater Cook, Head Cook (Elementary) I, Head Cook (Secondary) II
FOOD SERVICE: Cook, Floater Cook, Head Cook (Elementary) I, Head Cook (Secondary) II
Other
Bargaining Unit Positions Fos — Custodians (Elementary, Middle School, High School, Ed Center), Head Custodian (Elementary I/II), Head Custodian (Middle School I/II), Head Custodian (High School), Mail Clerk/Head Custodian (Ed Center), Floater Custodian, Groundsperson I/II, Head Groundsperson, Maintenance I/II/III, Painter, Food Truck Driver, Warehouse Specialist
Employees covered by this Agreement shall be persons holding the following positions on a permanent basis who would normally be expected to qualify for IMRF: [FOS positions listed]
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — $7.00 increase to base hourly rate for 2025-2026
For the 2025-2026 school year, the base hourly rate from the assistant's prior school year rate will increase by: $7.00
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2.9% annual increase
2026-2027 2.9%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 2.9% increase to base hourly rate for 2027-2028
For the 2027-2028 school year, the base hourly rate from the assistant's prior school year rate will increase by 2.9%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr4 — 2.87% base increase from 2025-2026 to 2026-2027
Base Salary 2026-2027: $50,371 (2.87% base increase from 25-26)
Leave
Bereavement Days — Each Assistant granted 3 leave days without loss of pay for death in immediate family
Each Assistant shall be granted three (3) leave days without loss of pay, sick or personal leave days. Two (2) additional days may be extended upon prior approval by the Human Resources Department.
Leave
Bereavement Leave — Bereavement leave provision exists
Article XI Section 2 – Bereavement Leave provides leave entitlements for employee deaths in family.
Other
Board Authority Recognition — Board has full authority and responsibility under Illinois law for administration and operation of schools; Union recognizes Board's right to employ, discharge, assign, transfer, and promote all office personnel except as limited by this Agreement
The Union recognizes that the Board has full authority and responsibility under the law of the State of Illinois for the administration and operation of the schools of the district. The Union recognizes the Board's right to employ, discharge, assign, transfer, and promote all office personnel except as limited by the express terms of this Agreement.
Other
Breaks — Two (2) fifteen (15) minute paid breaks per day for assistants working 6+ hours; one (1) fifteen (15) minute break for those working less than 6 hours
Each Assistant who works six (6) hours or more per day shall receive two (2) fifteen (15) minute paid breaks during the school day unless extenuating circumstances exist.
Workday
Breaks Fos 4 Hours — FOS employees working 4 hours: zero breaks and zero meal period provided
Hours Worked: 4, Department: FOS, Break and/or Meal Period Provided: Zero (0) breaks and zero (0) meal period
Other
Building Assignment Change Notice — Assignment change notification at least 24 hours before public announcement
Any teacher involved in a change of building assignment will be notified privately by the appropriate administrator, and given the rationale for the reassignment when such information is able to be shared at least 24 hours before the reassignment is made public via email to the rest of the District or Board meeting agenda.
Compensation
Building Check Overtime — Building checks: <50k sq ft = 0.5 hour pay; 50,001-100k sq ft = 1 hour; >100k sq ft = 1.5 hour for weekend/holiday checks
Employees assigned to complete building checks in buildings with less than 50,000 sq. ft. shall be paid one-half (1/2) hour's pay per building check for weekend and holiday building checks. Employees assigned to complete building checks in buildings with 50,001 to 100,000 sq. ft. shall be paid one (1) hour's pay per building check. Employees assigned to complete building checks in buildings with over 100,000 sq. ft. shall be paid one and one half (1.5) hour's pay per building check.
Other
Cash Back Insurance Opt Out — Teachers may receive $4,000 cash in lieu of Board insurance contribution
If the teacher elects to receive cash in lieu of the Board contribution towards Insurance Premiums, then the amount of cash received shall be $4,000, paid in equal installments through June 30.
Other
Cfpm Certification Required — Food service workers required to obtain ANSI CFPM certification within six months of employment
All food service workers who do not currently hold an ANSI Accredited Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification shall be required to attend a course and pass the exam within six (6) months of employment as a condition of further employment.
Leave
Child Rearing Leave — Child-rearing leave available
ARTICLE 7.7: ADDITIONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE, Section 1: Child-Rearing Leave
Compensation
Collaboration Pay — Collaboration pay available
ARTICLE 3.9: COLLABORATION PAY
Other
Collaboration Pay Cap Annual — Annual fund cap for collaboration pay is $12,250
Such compensation shall be paid out of a fund established by the Board, capped at $12,250 per year.
Other
Collaboration Pay Rate — Collaboration meeting compensation at $18 per hour
When in the professional and considered judgment of the teachers and certified staff, it becomes necessary for them to meet beyond the school day to meet on a regular basis with established plans or agendas, they will be compensated at the rate of $18 per hour. Such compensation shall be paid out of a fund established by the Board, capped at $12,250 per year.
Other
Committee Meeting Compensation — District committee members compensated at $28.00 per hour
Members who are part of district committees will be compensated at a rate of $28.00 per hour for each committee meeting.
Other
Committee Meetings — Committee meetings
ARTICLE 3.6: EXTRA DUTIES, Section 10: Committee Meetings
Other
Communication — Communication
ARTICLE 1.2: DEFINITION OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS, Section 8: Communication
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — One (1) thirty (30) minute unpaid meal period
FOS 6-hour shift: One (1) thirty (30) minute unpaid meal period
Other
Contract Duration — Agreement shall be in effect as of July 1, 2025 and shall continue in full force for five years from that date until June 30, 2030.
This Agreement shall be in effect as of July 1, 2025 and shall continue in full force for five (5) years from that date until June 30, 2030.
Other
Coursework Approval Deadline — Coursework must be started within one calendar year of Board approval
Coursework for which coursework approval has been obtained pursuant to the procedures in this Article must be started within one (1) calendar year of the date of the Board's approval.
Other
Curriculum Council — Curriculum Council and P.E., Music, and Art at Elementary Grades
ARTICLE 9.2: CURRICULUM with Section 1: Curriculum Council and Section 2: P.E., Music, and Art at the Elementary Grades.
Other
Curriculum Work — Curriculum work
ARTICLE 3.6: EXTRA DUTIES, Section 8: Curriculum Work
Other
Dcta Leadership Released Time — 45 non-cumulative released hours per academic quarter for DCTA leadership
The DCTA President(s), Vice President(s), Secretary(s), Treasurer, and Welfare Chair shall receive a total of 45 non-cumulative released hours to be used collectively per academic quarter from teaching and supervisory duties
Other
Dcta Officer Released Time — DCTA officer released time
ARTICLE 1.4: DCTA OFFICER RELEASED TIME
Insurance
Deadline Election Options — Deadline for election of options
ARTICLE 6.5: DEADLINE FOR ELECTION OF OPTIONS
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental care included in group medical insurance coverage
Group medical insurance, including vision and dental care, covering each eligible FDOSP member shall be provided for each eligible member.
Other
Dfss Membership — DFSS membership available; dues deduction authorized
Section 7 DFSS Membership: Any employee who is a member of DFSS or applied for membership may sign authorization for dues deduction. District shall not collect membership fees from employees electing not to join DFSS.
Other
Dfss Membership Deduction — DFSS membership dues deduction authorized
Any employee who is a member of DFSS or who has applied for membership may sign and deliver to DFSS an assignment authorizing the deduction of membership dues in DFSS, either individually or in combination thereof.
Other
Differential Committee — Differential committee
ARTICLE 5.5: DIFFERENTIAL COMMITTEE
Other
Differentials — Differential assignments and factors
ARTICLE 5: DIFFERENTIALS with sections on General Provisions and Differential Factors for District, High School, Middle School, and Elementary School Assignments.
Other
Disciplinary Action — Disciplinary action provisions
ARTICLE 8.8: DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Other
Disciplinary Conference Notice Hours — Assistant shall be given twenty-four (24) hour written notice prior to disciplinary meeting and entitled to have Union representative present
When an Assistant is required to appear before Administration and/or the Board regarding their possible discipline or dismissal, the Assistant shall be given twenty-four (24) hour written notice and shall be entitled to have a representative of the Union present.
Other
Disciplinary Material Placement — Any disciplinary material must be signed, dated and copy given to Assistant prior to placement in personnel file
Any disciplinary material shall be signed, dated and a copy shall be given to the Assistant prior to the placement in the personnel file.