Workday
Absence Notice Custodial — Contact AESOP at least 4 hours before the start of the shift
In the event of an absence, a custodial/maintenance employee shall contact AESOP at least four (4) hours before the start of the shift.
Compensation
Acceleration Hourly — Acceleration (16 student contact hours & 4 prep. Hours)
Acceleration (16 student contact hours & 4 prep. Hours) $24.50 per hour
Workday
Admin Support Summer Workday — 7.5 hours per day for four consecutive days during summer
Summer hours will be seven and one-half (7½) hours per day for four (4) consecutive days, Monday through Thursday, exclusive of lunch but inclusive of at least two (2) fifteen (15) minute breaks each workday.
Workday
Admin Support Workday No School Session — 6 hours per day when school is not in session, exclusive of lunch
The standard workday for 12 month full-time administrative support employees when school is not in session shall be six (6) hours per day, exclusive of lunch but inclusive of at least two (2) fifteen (15) minute breaks each workday.
Workday
Admin Support Workday School Session — 7 hours 45 minutes per day when school is in session, exclusive of lunch
The standard workday for 12 month full-time administrative support employees when school is in session shall be seven (7) hours and forty-five (45) minutes exclusive of lunch but inclusive of at least two (2) fifteen (15) minute breaks each workday.
Workday
Admin Support Workweek — 38 3/4 hours per week
The standard workweek for 12 month full-time administrative support employees shall be thirty-eight and three quarters (38 ¾) hours/week
Compensation
After School Activities Supervision Hourly — After School Activities (supervise volleyball, dances, etc)
After School Activities (supervise volleyball, dances, etc) $30 per hour
Other
Agreement Effective Date — July 1, 2020
This AGREEMENT is signed this 9th day of November, 2020.
Other
Agreement Term — 2026-2029
This is an agreement between the Board of Education of School District No. 148 and the District 148 Education Association for 2026-2029.
Evaluation
Appeal Review Panel Decision Deadline — The appeal review panel will render a decision within ten (10) school days after receipt of the appeal
The appeal review panel will render a decision within ten (10) school days after receipt of the appeal.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — final and binding arbitration through AAA or FMCS
the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration. The Association may elect the American Arbitration Association (AAA) to act as the administrator of the proceedings
Other
Assault Discipline Policy — Any assault, harassment or physical attack by student which reasonably causes teacher to feel threatened may subject student to appropriate disciplinary measures.
Any case of assault, harassment or physical attack on the part of a student, which reasonably causes a teacher to feel threatened may subject such student to appropriate disciplinary measures, as determined by the Administration.
Other
Assault Local Law Enforcement — Cases of assault and physical attack reported to local law enforcement no later than 24 hours and to Illinois State Police no later than 3 days.
Cases of assault and physical attack will be reported by the person assaulted to the local law enforcement authorities no later than twenty-four (24) hours after the occurrence of the attack and to the Department of State Police's Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program no later than three (3) days after the occurrence of the attack.
Other
Assault Promptly Reported — Any assault, harassment or physical attack against teacher shall be promptly reported to building Principal and DEA representative.
Any case of assault, harassment or physical attack against a teacher shall be promptly reported to the building Principal (or designee) and the DEA building representative.
Workday
Assignment Change After July Notification — Changes after July 31 require written notice within 10 days of decision
If it shall become necessary to change an assignment after July 31, the teacher shall be notified in writing of any change within ten (10) days of the decision to make the change.
Other
Assignment Change Notification — Teacher notified in writing within 10 days of assignment change after July 31
If it shall become necessary to change an assignment after July 31, the teacher shall be notified in writing of any change within ten (10) days of the decision to make the change.
Workday
Assignment Change Preparation Days — Teacher allowed 2 business days to prepare at new location without student contact
Any teacher whose building and or class assignments changed after the first week of the school year will be allowed two (2) business days to prepare, such preparation shall occur at the new location, without student contact.
Other
Assignment Change Preparation Time — Teacher allowed 2 business days to prepare if assignment changed after first week
Any teacher whose building and or class assignments changed after the first week of the school year will be allowed two (2) business days to prepare, such preparation shall occur at the new location, without student contact.
Other
Association Dues Deduction Start — Dues deductions begin with first paycheck issued after October 1 and completed by final paycheck in February
Such deductions will begin with the first paycheck issued after October 1 and completed by the final paycheck issued in February.
Other
Association Dues New Hire Prorated — Bargaining unit members hired after October 1 pay dues on prorated basis over remaining paychecks or 10 consecutive paychecks
Bargaining unit members hired after October 1 that join the Association shall pay dues on a prorated basis of the full amount for the entire year as determined by the Association a. The employee shall notify the Association and District of their preference regarding payroll deductions.
Other
Association Leave Annual Limit — Total leave for Association purposes shall not exceed 15 days per school year
Total leave in each school year for all such Association purposes shall not exceed a total of fifteen (15) days. Written application for such leave must be submitted to the building administrator, who will then forward the form to the Superintendent or designee at least ten (10) working days in advance.
Other
Association Leave Delegate Convention — Two days leave for elected delegate/state position holder to attend annual state affiliate convention
teacher leave, with no loss of pay or benefits, to attend the annual convention of the state affiliate of the Association. Such leave shall be granted for a period not to exceed two (2) days.
Other
Association President Release Days — Association President granted 12 release days annually for Association business and state/national trainings
The Association President and/or his or her designee shall be granted twelve (12) release days during the school year for Association business and to attend any State and/or National trainings or conferences.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $80,123.49
Dolton District 148 Education Association Salary Schedule for 2026-2027. Step 20 BA: $80,123.49
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $51,250.00
Dolton District 148 Education Association Salary Schedule for 2026-2027. Step 1 BA: $51,250.00
Compensation
Band Director Stipend — Band Director
Band Director $4,000
Other
Bargaining Agent Recognition — District 148 Education Association (DEA), affiliated with Illinois Education Association and National Education Association
The Board recognizes the Association as the sole and exclusive negotiating agent for all regularly employed licensed employees.
Other
Bargaining Unit Definition — Secretarial, payroll/nutrition assistants, custodial, maintenance, classified nurses, healthcare staff, paraprofessional employees, playground/lunchroom monitors, one-on-one aides, class-size aides
full-time and regularly employed part-time educational support employees including secretarial, payroll/nutrition assistant(s), custodial, maintenance, classified nurses, healthcare staff, and paraprofessional employees, excluding all managerial (rights to evaluation), confidential (Board secretary), and short-term temporary employees
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Tuition reimbursement maximum $3,000 per school year
District agrees to reimburse up to a maximum of three thousand dollars in any given school year on a first-come, first-served basis.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2.13% increase from 2021-22 to 2022-23
Step 1 BA: $47,000 to $48,000; Step 20 BA: $78,000 to $78,957
Compensation
Before School Supervision Hourly — Before School Supervision
Before School Supervision $30 per hour
Insurance
Benefits Proration Parttime — All teacher benefits shall be prorated for part-time teachers unless otherwise expressly stated herein
All teacher benefits shall be prorated for part-time teachers unless otherwise expressly stated herein.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 4 consecutive work days within a 7-day calendar period for death of family member
Up to four (4) consecutive work days shall be given within a seven (7) day calendar period at any one time in the event of death of a parent/guardian, spouse, brothers, sisters, children, grandparents, grandchildren, parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law, or daughters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews.
Other
Blood Testing Employee Request — Employee may request blood testing as his/her method of testing.
The employee may request blood testing as his/her method of testing.
Other
Breathalyzer Testing Permitted — District may use Evidentiary Breath Testing Device (Breathalyzer) to test for presence of drugs and/or alcohol.
Evidentiary Breath Testing Device (Breathalyzer)
Other
Building Rules Discussion — Each building principal and staff will meet to discuss pupil discipline policies and procedures for their building; copy of building rules shared with students in assembly during September; rules published and sent to parents no later than one week following assembly
Each building principal and his/her staff will meet to discuss pupil discipline policies and procedures for their building. A copy of the building rules will be shared with the students, in an assembly, during September of each school year.
Other
Building Rules Posting — Building rules will be shared with students in assembly during September of each school year and published and sent home to parents no later than one week following the assembly
A copy of the building rules will be shared with the students, in an assembly, during September of each school year. The rules will be published and sent home to the parents no later than one (1) week following the assembly.
Compensation
Bus Monitor Supervision Hourly — Bus Monitor supervision
Bus Monitor $30 per hour
Other
Cannabis Off Duty No Impairment — Per Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, members not punished for off-duty cannabis consumption if not impaired while performing duties and does not adversely impact learning/work environment.
In accordance with the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, Association members shall not be punished for off-duty consumption or use of cannabis if members are not impaired while performing duties for the District and such use does not adversely impact the learning or work environment.
Compensation
Choir Director Stipend — Choir Director
Choir Director $4,000
Other
Class Size Aide Compensation — Classroom teacher receives $50.00 per day if position unfilled after 30 days
after thirty (30) days if the position is not filled, the classroom teacher shall receive fifty dollars ($50.00) per day.
Other
Class Size Aide Posting — Class size aide position posted within 5 days if classroom exceeds limits
the position of class size aide will be posted within five (5) days if requested in writing to the building principal by the classroom teacher.
Workday
Class Size Intermediate — Intermediate (4-6): 25 students to 1 teacher ratio
Intermediate (4-6): 25 students to 1 teacher
Workday
Class Size Kindergarten — Kindergarten: 20 students to 1 teacher ratio
Kindergarten: 20 students to 1 teacher
Workday
Class Size Middle — Middle (7-8): 26 students to 1 teacher ratio
Middle (7-8): 26 students to 1 teacher
Workday
Class Size Prek — Pre-Kindergarten: 10 students to 1 teacher ratio
Pre-Kindergarten: 10 students to 1 teacher
Workday
Class Size Primary — Primary (1-3): 23 students to 1 teacher ratio
Primary (1-3): 23 students to 1 teacher
Other
Class Size Ratio Intermediate — 25 students to 1 teacher (Grades 4-6)
Intermediate (4-6): 25 students to 1 teacher
Other
Class Size Ratio Kindergarten — 20 students to 1 teacher
Kindergarten: 20 students to 1 teacher
Other
Class Size Ratio Middle — 30 students to 1 teacher (Grades 7-8)
Middle (7-8): 30 students to 1 teacher (the class size aide will follow the middle school class)
Other
Class Size Ratio Pre Kindergarten — 10 students to 1 teacher
Pre-Kindergarten: 10 students to 1 teacher
Other
Class Size Ratio Primary — 23 students to 1 teacher (Grades 1-3)
Primary (1-3): 23 students to 1 teacher
Other
Class Split Compensation Half — Teacher receives $137.50 for entire day if class split 1/2
1/2 split= $275/2 = $137.50 for the entire day
Workday
Classroom Relocation Assistance — Superintendent arranges assistance for classroom relocation within 5 days if transfer after school year begins
The superintendent or his designee shall arrange for the use of personnel and District resources to assist in the relocation of the teacher's classroom supplies and equipment to facilitate the involuntary school building or classroom change within five (5) days.
Other
Clinical Laboratory Licensed — Testing must use only clinical laboratory or hospital facility licensed under Illinois Clinical Laboratory Act or meeting SAMHSA certification.
Use only a clinical laboratory or hospital facility that is licensed pursuant to the Illinois Clinical Laboratory Act or meets the certification requirements of the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Other
Complaints Against Teachers Notice 48 Hours — If complaint from parent/guardian of student requires meeting, teacher notified within 48 hours in writing with right to conference with parents and administration within reasonable period
If a complaint, originated by a parent/guardian of a student, will require a meeting, the teacher involved shall be notified within forty-eight (48) hours in writing and shall have a right to a conference with the parents and administration within a reasonable period of time.
Compensation
Computer Coach Stipend — Computer Coach (to be determined by district) 48 hours
Computer Coach (to be determined by district) 48 hours $1,000
Other
Confirm Positive Gc Ms — Confirm positive initial screening by testing second portion via gas chromatography, plus mass spectrometry or equivalent scientifically accurate accepted method.
Confirm any sample that tests positive in the initial screening of drugs by testing the second portion of the same sample by gas chromatography, plus mass spectrometry or an equivalent or better scientifically accurate and accepted method.
Compensation
Consulting Teacher Annual — Consulting Teacher (for teacher remediation)
Consulting Teacher (for teacher remediation) $2,500 per year
Other
Contest Positive Results — Association member may file grievance concerning violations of Article; entitled to all legal rights re tests; employee with confirmed positive may refute results at appropriate stage of disciplinary process.
The Association member has the right to file a grievance concerning violations of this Article and shall be entitled to all legal rights that Association members have with regard to tests ordered under this Article. Any employee whose drug/alcohol screen is confirmed positive shall have an opportunity at the appropriate stage of the disciplinary process to refute said results.