Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration required per Voluntary Rules of the American Arbitration Association
If the grievance is not resolved at Step A and within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the Board response, the Association may submit the grievance to binding arbitration as required by the Voluntary Rules of the American Arbitration Association.
Other
Arbitration Cost Sharing — Each party shares equally cost of arbitrator and AAA fees
Each party shall share equally the cost of the arbitrator and fees of the American Arbitration Association. If either party requests a transcript of the proceedings, that party shall bear the full costs for the transcript.
Other
Arbitrator Authority — Arbitrator has no power to change terms of agreement; decision based within four corners of agreement
The arbitrator shall have no power to change the terms of this agreement and shall base his decision within the four (4) corners of this Agreement.
Other
Assignment Notice — Teachers given notice of tentative teaching assignments no later than June 30; no changes after August 15 except emergency
All teachers shall be given notice of their tentative teaching assignments for the forthcoming year no later than June 30. In no event shall changes in the teacher's teaching assignment be made later than August 15 preceding the commencement of the next school term, unless an emergency situation exists.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Reasonable time at full pay not to exceed three (3) days per school year for funeral leave
Reasonable time at full pay not to exceed three (3) days per school year shall be granted for funeral leave. In the event of extraordinary circumstances where an employee has no available sick days or personal days, an additional three days per funeral will be granted.
Other
Board Team Size — Board negotiation team may consist of Board members, administrators, and counsel not to exceed 5
The Board's team may consist of Board members, administrators, and counsel not to exceed five (5).
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Maximum of one-hundred eighty-five (185) days per work year
The teacher work year shall be a maximum of one-hundred eighty-five (185) days, consisting of a maximum of one-hundred seventy-six (176) pupil attendance days, up to four (4) institute days, and five (5) emergency days.
Other
Duty Free Lunch — All teachers entitled to duty free lunch of not less than forty-five (45) minutes each day
All teachers shall be entitled to a duty free lunch of not less than forty-five (45) minutes each day. Said duty free lunch shall begin when students are released from one class and ends when they are required to begin the next class period.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Formal evaluation preceded by in-class observation, report provided within one week
Each formal evaluation shall be preceded by an in-class observation of the teaching performance. A copy of the written evaluation shall be given to the teacher. The report shall be submitted and discussed in conference with the teacher no later than one (1) week after the visitation.
Compensation
Graduate Hours — Board pays $200 per semester hour toward approved graduate hours tuition
The board shall pay two hundred ($200.00) dollars per semester hour toward the tuition cost of approved graduate hours. The maximum amount of credit hours the Board shall pay in any one given year per employee is twelve (12) semester hours.
Other
Grievance Conformance — Until final disposition, grievant required to conform to original direction of Superintendent
Until final disposition of a grievance occurs, the grievant is required to conform to the original direction of the Superintendent.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Two-step process: Board of Education review (Step A), then binding arbitration (Step B)
The grievant or Association and a representative, if one is requested, shall present the grievance in writing within forty-five (45) calendar days following the violation or alleged violation. The Board of Education shall issue a decision in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days after the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board pays $900 per month for employee+spouse, employee+children, or family plans in each year
In each year of the contract, for employee+spouse, employee + children or family plans, the Board shall pay $900 per month for each full-time teacher.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays $745 per month for employee-only plans
In year one of the contract (2024-2025) for employee-only plans, the board shall pay for each full-time teacher $745 per month.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Report to work at 8:05 a.m., remain in building until fifteen minutes after pupil dismissal
The teacher shall report to work at 8:05 a.m., and unless special permission is granted by the Superintendent, remain in the building until fifteen minutes after pupil dismissal.
Other
Involuntary Reassignment — Written notice with explanation required; ten (10) school days notice before effective date; teacher may submit written response within thirty (30) school days
Any certified employee who is involuntarily reassigned will also be given written notice with a brief explanation of the involuntary reassignment. There also must be ten (10) school days notice of the involuntary reassignment (except as noted previously) and the affected teacher may submit a written response to the Board for review within thirty (30) school days.
Other
Jury Duty — Board shall pay regular salary to teachers called to serve as jurists; any jury salary reimbursed to District
The Board shall pay the regular salary to teachers called to serve as jurists. Any jury salary paid to the teacher shall be reimbursed to District #86.
Other
Leave Of Absence — Teachers may request leave of absence up to one (1) year without pay, subject to Board approval
Teachers may request a leave of absence up to one (1) year without pay. Such a request shall be presented in writing to the Board subject to their approval.
Other
Mediation Fmcs — Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services contacted if impasse occurs; IELRB notified if FMCS unavailable
If impasse occurs, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services shall be contacted for mediation services. If FMCS is unavailable for mediation services, the IELRB shall be notified.
Other
Negotiation Frequency — Meetings at least once per month; intent to initiate negotiations prior to June 1
It is the intent of the parties to initiate negotiations prior to June 1 and to establish a meeting schedule to facilitate periodic meetings at a frequency of at least one per month.
Other
Negotiation Start Date — Negotiations begin no earlier than April 15 of calendar year agreement terminates
Negotiations shall begin no earlier than April 15 of the calendar year that this Agreement terminates. Negotiations may be initiated by either party giving written notice to the Board.
Other
No Strike — Employees shall not participate in a strike in whole or in part during term of agreement
During the term of this Agreement, employees shall not participate in a strike in whole or in part. Strike means an employee's refusal in concerted action with others to report for duty, or his or her stoppage of work.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Up to $6,000 retirement benefit for teachers with 20+ years service meeting specific conditions
The Board agrees to add up to a $6000 benefit to the salary of each teacher who qualifies for the following conditions of retirement.
Other
Professional Leave — Three workshop days with pay each fiscal year for professional development
Teachers shall be afforded the opportunity to attend three workshop days with pay each fiscal year. Registration of the workshop, and lunch if included as part of the registration, shall not exceed $275.00 per day, and shall be paid by the Board.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers Retirement System)
The Board shall continue to pay the employee contribution to TRS, per current salary scale.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Not explicitly stated in these pages
Compensation
Step Increase — Employees advance horizontally on salary schedule upon completion of required hours and verification
Employees will advance horizontally on the salary schedule upon (1) completion of the required hours to do so, and (2) verification by the administration of DeSoto Grade School through an official transcript.
Other
Summer Time Adjustment — All time parameters doubled when grievance filed during summer when students not in school; 10 days becomes 20 days for Board response
If the grievance is filed during the summer months when students are not in school, the time parameter shall be changed to twenty (20) calendar days. If the grievance is filed during the summer months when students are not in school, all time parameters shall be doubled in length.
Other
Vacancy Posting — Internal applicants have five (5) working days before external interviews may begin
All newly created or vacant existing teaching, coaching, or administrative positions shall be emailed to all staff. Teachers within the District, who may make an application in writing or by email for such vacant positions. In any event, interviewing of external applicants may not begin within five working days of internal posting.