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Agreement Duration — August 12, 2024 through August 11, 2027
This Agreement shall be effective as of August 12, 2024, and shall continue in effect until the day of August 11, 2027.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Arbitration is final and binding
the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration through the American Arbitration Association, which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings.
Grievance
Arbitration Cost Sharing — Fees and expenses of arbitrator shared equally by parties
The fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be shared equally by the parties.
Grievance
Arbitration Filing Timeline — Arbitration demand must be filed within 30 working days of Step III answer or grievance withdrawn
If a demand for arbitration is not filed within thirty (30) working days of the date of the Step III answer, then the grievance shall be deemed withdrawn, without prejudice.
Grievance
Arbitrator Authority Limitation — Arbitrator has no power to alter the terms of the agreement
The arbitrator shall have no power to alter the terms of this Agreement.
Other
Association Conference Days — Association representatives excused for conferences without loss of salary; no more than 2 days per year district-wide
Should the Association send representatives to local, state or national conferences or other business pertinent to Association affairs, these representatives shall be excused without loss of salary. No more than two Association days, district-wide, will be allowed per year.
Leave
Association Officer Leave — Leave of absence may be granted to serve as officer of IEA or NEA; position restored upon return at rate reflecting experience and credits
A leave of absence may be granted upon application for the purpose of serving as an officer of either the Illinois Education Association or the National Education Association. Upon returning from said leave of absence, the bargaining unit member shall be restored to the same position or to a position of like nature.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Entry level salary for 2024-2025
The entry level salary for a full-time member of the bargaining unit for each of years of this Agreement shall be as follows: 2024-2025 Base $38,730.84
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 5% increase in salary
During each year of this Agreement, each member of the bargaining unit shall receive an increase in salary equal to 5%, 5%, and 5% of the member of the bargaining unit's previous year base contract salary.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 5% increase in salary
During each year of this Agreement, each member of the bargaining unit shall receive an increase in salary equal to 5%, 5%, and 5% of the member of the bargaining unit's previous year base contract salary.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 5% increase in salary
During each year of this Agreement, each member of the bargaining unit shall receive an increase in salary equal to 5%, 5%, and 5% of the member of the bargaining unit's previous year base contract salary.
Leave
Bereavement Days — 5 bereavement days annually; 2 days for individuals not recognized as immediate family
Annually, 5 days of sick time may be utilized as bereavement days. 2 of the 5 bereavement days may be utilized for individuals not recognized as immediate family listed.
Compensation
Bus Driver Rate For Student Transport — Faculty member driving students to scheduled school events paid at current bus driver rate or bus driver provided
A faculty member who is responsible for driving a vehicle to transport students to and from any scheduled school-related event or activity shall be paid, (for actual driving time) in addition to their regular salary or extra duty pay, at a current bus driver rate or a bus driver will be provided.
Other
Class Load Over 30 — Reimburse teacher 1/2% of base per student above 30, or secure teacher's aide services
When the class load is above 30, the District will reimburse a teacher 1/2% of the base per student above 30 or shall secure the services of a teacher's aide.
Other
Class Load Reimbursement — When class load above 30, District reimburses 1/2% of base per student above 30 or secures teacher's aide
When the class load is above 30, the District will reimburse a member of the bargaining unit 1/2% of the base per student above 30 or shall secure the services of a teacher's aide.
Compensation
Compensation — Committee work after 4:00 p.m. hourly rate
Any teacher participating in committee work after 4:00 p.m. shall be paid at a rate of $12.50 per hour.
Leave
Continuing Service Accrual Part Time — Part-time member accrues 4/7 continuing service per year
A 4/7 time member shall accrue 4/7 time of continuing service per year. Example: A 4/7 time member shall accrue 4/7 time of continuing service per year.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 180 teacher attendance days
Members of the bargaining uniwork year will consist of 180 teacher attendance days.
Other
Contract Duration — Agreement effective August 16, 2020 through August 15, 2023
This Agreement shall be effective as of August 16, 2020, and shall continue in effect until the 15th day of August, 2023. This Agreement shall expire at such expiration date unless it is extended for a specified period or periods by mutual written agreement.
Compensation
Covid Stipend 2020 2021 — One-time stipend to all bargaining unit members for reasonable costs associated with equipment, internet, phone, or instructional materials
The District shall provide a one-time stipend to all bargaining unit members who perform service in the 2020-2021 school year for reasonable costs associated with purchasing equipment. Such a stipend will be set at a level of $100 per unit member for the 2020-2021 school year.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — District agrees to sponsor a dental plan and make payroll deductions
The District agrees to sponsor a dental plan and to make payroll deductions, providing the District incurs no expense other than incidental administrative expenses.
Other
Early Dismissal Days — Four early dismissal days per year for professional in-service meetings and Association business at 2:15 p.m.
The Association will be granted four early dismissal days per year for the purpose of professional in-service meetings and Association business. Students will be dismissed at 2:15 p.m.
Other
Early Dismissal Professional Days — Four early dismissal days per year at 2:15 p.m. for professional meetings and Association business
The Association will be granted four early dismissal days per year for the purpose of professional in-service meetings and Association business. Students will be dismissed at 2:15 p.m. on the four dates which will be mutually established by the Association and the Superintendent.
Leave
Emergency Days Annual — two emergency days per year
Members of the bargaining unit will be allowed two (2) emergency days per year.
Evaluation
Evaluation Committee Development — Committee with Association appointees and District representation to cooperatively develop evaluation instrument and procedures compliant with law
A committee consisting of appointees from the Association and representation of the District should meet to cooperatively develop an evaluation instrument and procedures which are in compliance with the law.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Members on contractual continued service shall be evaluated at least once every three (3) years
members of the bargaining units on contractual continued service shall be evaluated at least once every three (3) years.
Evaluation
Evaluation Tool Distribution — Final evaluation tool and procedures shared with bargaining unit members no later than end of first week of school year
The final evaluation tool and procedures for the given school year shall be shared with the members of the bargaining units no later than the end of the first week of the school year in which the evaluation tool shall be used.
Leave
Ffcra Expanded Family Leave Weeks — Up to an additional 10 weeks of paid expanded family and medical leave at two-thirds employee's regular rate for child care closure
Up to an additional 10 weeks of paid expanded family and medical leave at two-thirds the employee's regular rate of pay.
Leave
Ffcra Paid Leave Days — Up to 10 days of available federal paid leave according to FFCRA provisions
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Bargaining unit members may use up to 10 days of available federal paid leave according to the provisions of the FFCRA.
Leave
Ffcra Sick Leave Full Pay Hours — Two weeks (up to 80 hours) of paid sick leave at employee's regular rate of pay for quarantine or COVID-19 symptoms
Two weeks (up to 80 hours) of paid sick leave at the employee's regular rate of pay where the employee is unable to work because the employee is quarantined.
Leave
Ffcra Sick Leave Reduced Pay Hours — Two weeks (up to 80 hours) of paid sick leave at two-thirds employee's regular rate for care of family or child care closure
Two weeks (up to 80 hours) of paid sick leave at two-thirds the employee's regular rate of pay because the employee is unable to work because of a bona fide need to care for an individual.
Compensation
Full Compensation Remote Closure — Regularly scheduled bargaining unit members continue to receive full compensation and benefits during blended learning or total emergency school closure
While working under a blended learning model, or during a period of total emergency school closure, regularly scheduled bargaining unit members shall continue to receive their full compensation and benefits.
Grievance
Grievance Association Participation — Association representative must be present at grievance processing; no grievance discussion without representative
no employee shall be required to discuss any grievance if the Association's representative is not present.
Grievance
Grievance Definition — Grievance is any claim of alleged violation, misrepresentation, misapplication of terms of agreement or alleged violation of right to fair treatment
A grievance shall be any claim by the Association or any employee that there has been an alleged violation, misrepresentation, misapplication of the terms of this Agreement; or an alleged violation of the Association's or the employee's right to fair treatment.
Grievance
Grievance Filing Timeline — Grievance must be filed within 20 days of occurrence
The filing of the grievance at Step I or Step II below must be within twenty (20) days of the date of the occurrence of the event giving rise to the grievance.
Grievance
Grievance No Reprisal — No reprisals against employee for grievance participation
No reprisals shall be taken by the Board or the Administration against any employee because of the employee's participation in the grievance.
Grievance
Grievance Step 1 Timeline — Step I response required within 5 working days of meeting
Within five (5) working days of the meeting, the grievant and the Association shall be provided with the supervisor's written response, including the reasons for the decision.
Grievance
Grievance Step 2 Appeal Timeline — Step II appeal must be filed within 15 working days after Step I answer
If the grievance is not resolved at Step I, then the Association may refer the grievance to the Superintendent within fifteen (15) working days after receipt of the Step I answer.
Grievance
Grievance Step 3 Appeal Timeline — Step III appeal must be filed within 15 working days after Step II answer
If the grievance is not resolved at Step II, then the Association may refer the grievance to the Board of Education within fifteen (15) working days after receipt of the Step II answer.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Step I (supervisor), Step II (superintendent), Step III (board), Step IV (arbitration)
STEP I, STEP II, STEP III, STEP IV. If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step III, the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration through the American Arbitration Association.
Leave
Half Day Increment — All leave days may be taken in half-day increments: 7:50AM-11:40AM (morning) and 11:40AM-3:30PM (afternoon)
All leave days taken under any of the provisions of this Article V (Paid Leaves) may be taken in one half-day increments. 7:50AM to 11:40AM is the morning half-day increment, and 11:40AM to 3:30PM is the afternoon half-day increment.
Insurance
Health Insurance Employee Premium Pct — District assumes 90% of the premium for the employee only
Hospitalization and major medical insurance shall be provided each full-time employee and the District shall assume 90% of the premium for the employee only.
Insurance
Health Insurance Family Subsidy — additional flat rate of $200 monthly toward family premiums
The district will pay an additional flat rate of $200 monthly ($2400 annually) toward the family premiums for eligible full-time employees enrolled in the health insurance plan.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board shall contribute members' required contribution to retired members' health insurance program
The Board shall contribute the members of the bargaining unit's required contribution to the retired members of the bargaining unit's health insurance program.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — 7:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with 30-minute duty-free lunch
The members of the bargaining unit workday shall begin at 7:50 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m., which shall include at a minimum a 30-minute duty-free lunch period.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Eight levels of academic advancement recognized
The eight levels of academic advancement shall be recognized under this Agreement. These levels of academic advancement are as follows: BS+8, BS+16, BS+24, MS, MS+8, MS+16, MS+24, MS+32
Leave
Leave For Association Officer — Leave of absence may be granted to serve as officer of Illinois Education Association or National Education Association
A leave of absence may be granted upon application for the purpose of serving as an officer of either the Illinois Education Association or the National Education Association.
Leave
Leave Without Pay — District and bargaining unit member may mutually agree upon leave without pay
The District and a bargaining unit member may mutually agree upon a leave of absence without pay, in which case the continued contractual service of the bargaining member shall not be affected.
Compensation
Mileage Reimbursement — Approved travel expenses reimbursed at IRS approved rate effective September 1st of each school year
Approved travel expenses shall be reimbursed at the IRS approved rate effective as of September 1st of each school year.
Compensation
Mileage Reimbursement Rate — Approved travel expenses reimbursed at IRS approved rate effective September 1st of each school year
Approved travel expenses shall be reimbursed at the IRS approved rate effective as of September 1st of each school year.
Leave
Military Leave — Length of continuing service not affected by absence for military service; rights provided by USERRA
The length of continuing service or continued contractual service of a member of the bargaining unit will not be affected because of an absence for military service. All members afforded rights under USERRA.
Other
No Strike — Members of bargaining units shall not participate in strike, work slowdown or work stoppage
The members of the bargaining units, individually or as a group, shall not participate in a strike or work slowdown or work stoppage during the term of this Agreement.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Living allowance per year for certified members
Each certified member of the bargaining unit within the district will receive a living allowance for the 24-25, 25-26, 26-27 school years. Each certified member of the bargaining unit would receive a total of $1200 ($400/year) over the three year contract.
Other
Office Hours Requirement — Bargaining unit members must offer office hours in which students can contact them and receive response within that time period
must offer an 'office hour' in which students can contact members of the bargaining unit and they will respond within that time period.
Workday
Online Course Synchronous Requirements — Synchronous online courses must meet required number of credit hours each week via approved video-conferencing application
If a members of the bargaining unit chooses to offer a synchronous online course, that course must meet the required number of credit hours each week via an approved video-conferencing application.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — three personal days per year to conduct personal business
Members of the bargaining unit will be allowed three personal days per year to conduct such personal business
Other
Personnel File Review — Teachers may review personnel files with Association representative present
Each teacher shall have the right, upon request, to review the contents of his/her personnel file in the presence of the Superintendent or his designee. At the teacher's request, a representative of the Association may accompany the teacher in this review.
Compensation
Professional Day Reimbursement Max — Maximum total reimbursement of $175 per day for professional day
If approved, the teacher will receive full salary plus fees and mileage reimbursement at the current rate. The total combined reimbursement will not exceed $175 per day.
Leave
Professional Days Annual — one professional day per year, accumulative to two, for clinics, institutes and workshops
Members of the bargaining unit will be allowed one (1) professional day per year, accumulative to two (2), to attend appropriate clinics, institutes and workshops.
Compensation
Professional Development Max Hours 2nd 3rd Year — Second and Third-year members - 12 per fiscal year (3 semester hours) in fall and spring, 6 in summer
Second and Third-year members of the bargaining units - 12 per fiscal year (3 semester hours) in fall and spring semesters (6 semester hours) in the summer