Other
Accidental Death Dismemberment — Accidental death and dismemberment coverage: 2 times annual salary to maximum $50,000
Accidental death and dismemberment two (2) times annual salary to maximum ...................................... $50,000
Other
Additional Parent Conferences Released Time — Self-contained teachers whose scheduled parent-teacher conferences exceed thirty, shall receive additional ten minutes of released time per conference
Self-contained teachers, not included in Section 5.14 (A), whose scheduled parent-teacher conferences exceed thirty (30) conferences during the regularly planned parent-teacher conference day(s), shall receive an additional ten (10) minutes of released time per conference for the purpose of holding a parent conference.
Compensation
After Hours Activity Compensation — Bargaining unit members participating in training, professional development, retreats, workshops, after-school meetings compensated at 1.5 times hourly rate
The bargaining unit members that are required to participate in activities, listed below, after their workday shall be compensated at one and one-half (1½) times the employee's hourly rate. 1. Training 2. Professional Development 3. Retreats 4. Workshops, and 5. After-school meetings.
Other
Agreement Copies Distribution — Board supplies each bargaining unit member one copy of Professional Negotiations Agreement; 20 copies to Association
The Board shall supply each member of the bargaining unit with one (I) copy of the Professional Negotiations Agreement and shall supply the Association with twenty (20) copies.
Other
Agreement Duration — 2021-2026
Professional Negotiations Agreement 2021-2026
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration with Arbitrator selected per American Arbitration Association procedures
The Arbitrator shall be selected pursuant to the procedures of the American Arbitration Association. The decision of the Arbitrator within the limits herein prescribed shall be final and binding subject to judicial review.
Workday
Arrival Early Minutes — Teachers shall report ten minutes early and remain ten minutes after the end of the official school day
In addition to the official school day, the teachers shall report ten (10) minutes early and remain ten (10) minutes after the end of the official school day.
Other
Article 24a Compliance — The District will follow all procedural guidelines as set forth by the Illinois School Code Article 24A
The District will follow all procedural guidelines as set forth by the Illinois School Code Article 24A.
Other
Assault Reporting Release Time — The administration will give the teacher release time, within the school day of the occurrence of the attack to file a police report.
The administration will give the teacher release time, within the school day of the occurrence of the attack to file a police report. A copy of the report or the report number will be provided to the building administrator.
Leave
Assignment Notification Electronic Copy — Union President receives electronic copy of all Bargaining Unit Members' final assignment and statement
The Union President shall receive an electronic copy of all Bargaining Unit Members' final assignment and statement.
Leave
Assignment Notification Final — Final assignment statement mailed on or before August 7 each year to all bargaining unit members
All Bargaining Unit Members shall be mailed, on or before August 7th each year, final assignment and a statement indicating the following: (a) Name of final location to which the employee is assigned. (b) Salary (c) The exact number of accumulated unused sick leave days.
Leave
Assignment Notification Tentative — Tentative assignment statement given on or before June 30 to all bargaining unit members and Union President
All Bargaining Unit Members along with the Union President shall be given on or before June 30th a tentative statement for all classifications indicating the following: (a) Name of location to which the employee is assigned. (b) Position
Other
Association Information To Board — Association provides Board one copy of requested information and records pertinent to negotiation within 10 working days
Within ten (10) working days of a request, the Association shall make available to the Board one copy of any information, statistics, and records which are pertinent to the subject under negotiation.
Other
Association Meeting Leave Restrictions — Association leave not taken during first 5 or last 5 student attendance days, nor on scheduled in-service or institute days without Superintendent consent; notice required 2 days in advance
provided further that such leave may not be taken during the first five (5) or the last five (5) student attendance days, nor on any scheduled in-service or District institute day without the prior written consent of the Superintendent. The Association President shall notify the Superintendent at least two (2) days in advance and the Association shall reimburse the District for the cost of a substitute.
Other
Association Meetings Leave Allowance — Association President entitled to 15 days leave with pay per year for Association and Association-related meetings outside District
The Association President or his or her designee shall be entitled to fifteen (15) days leave with pay per year for the purpose of attending Association and Association-related meetings outside the District, provided that not more than two (2) teachers may be absent for this purpose at one (1) time.
Other
Association President Duty Free — Association President free of extra duty assignment during term of presidency
The Association President shall be free of extra duty assignment during the term of the presidency.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $24,400 maximum for Paraprofessional (Step 5)
Starting Salaries 2018-2019: Para Step 5. $24,400
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $20,400 minimum for Paraprofessional (Step 1)
Starting Salaries 2018-2019: Para Step 1. $20,400
Other
Bargaining Commencement — Between January 15 and February 15 of the final year of the agreement
The parties shall commence bargaining between January 15 and February 15 of the final year of the agreement.
Other
Bargaining Unit Definition — all regular full-time and half-time certificated classroom and instructional personnel
The Board hereby recognizes the Classroom Teachers' Association as the exclusive negotiations representative on behalf of all regular full-time and half-time certificated classroom and instructional personnel
Other
Bargaining Unit Recognition — Board recognizes Union as sole and exclusive representative for nonprofessional educational employees in listed classifications
The Board hereby recognizes the Union as the sole and exclusive representative for all nonprofessional educational employees with the following job classifications
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — $2,400.00 increase for 2018-19 fiscal year
In year 1 (2018-19 fiscal year) all employees not receiving a retirement incentive shall receive a salary increase of $2,400.00 to the salary they received in the 2017-18 school year.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — $2,000.00 increase for 2019-20 fiscal year
In year 2 (2019-20 fiscal year) all employees not receiving a retirement incentive shall receive a salary increase of $2,000.00 to the salary they received in the 2018-19 school year.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — $1,600.00 increase for 2020-21 fiscal year
In year 3 (2020-21 fiscal year) all employees not receiving a retirement incentive shall receive a salary increase of $1,600.00 to the salary they received in the 2019-20 school year.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Personal leave for death of a close relative not a family member
Personal leave (except for recognized religious holidays, death of a close relative not a family member or graduations of self, spouse, and/or children) shall not be taken during the first five or the last five student attendance days.
Other
Board Agenda Advance Notice — Union President and Treasurer furnished copy of Board agenda 2 days in advance
The Union President and Treasurer shall be furnished a copy of the agenda of every Board Meeting two (2) days in advance of each regular meeting of the Board and the minutes of the last meeting once approved by the Board.
Other
Board Agenda To Association — Association President receives 5 copies of Board meeting agenda and minutes 2 days in advance of regular meeting
The Association President or his or her designee shall be furnished five (5) copies of the agenda of every Board meeting two (2) days in advance of each regular meeting of the Board and the minutes of the last meeting, if available.
Other
Board Information To Association — Board provides Association one copy of requested public information, statistics, and records within 10 working days
Within ten (10) working days of a request, the Board shall make available to the Association one copy of any information, statistics, and records normally available and open to the public and which are pertinent to the subject under negotiation.
Other
Board Meeting Complaints Executive Session — School Board shall make reasonable effort to hear personnel complaints involving specific teachers during Executive Session
The School Board shall make a reasonable effort to hear all personnel-related complaints involving specific teachers during Executive Session. The School Board may permit a representative(s) of the Classroom Teachers' Association to be present and offer its position to the School Board in related Executive Session.
Other
Building Equipment Copy Fax — A copy machine and fax shall be available and ready for use by teachers in each building
A copy machine and fax shall be available and ready for use by teachers in each building. Each teacher will be provided with a computer in their classroom/workspace.
Other
Building Equipment Repair Timeframe — If equipment is in need of repair or replacement, the District will contact the necessary service provider no later than 48 hours after the appropriate personnel is notified
Shall any of the above stated equipment be in need of repair or replacement, the District will contact the necessary service provider no later than 48 hours after the appropriate personnel is notified.
Leave
Bumping Rights Administrative Assistant — 12-month Administrative Assistant may 'bump' the least senior 11-month Administrative Assistant
For purposes of this Section, a twelve (12) month Administrative Assistant may 'bump' the least senior eleven (11) month Administrative Assistant.
Leave
Bumping Rights Custodian Part Time — Custodian (8 hours) may 'bump' the least senior part-time custodian (4 hours)
For the purposes of this Section, a custodian (8 hours) may 'bump' the least senior part-time Custodian (4 hours).
Leave
Bumping Rights Maintenance Head Custodian — Maintenance employee or head custodian may 'bump' the least senior custodian (8 hours)
For purposes of this Section, a maintenance employee or a head custodian may 'bump' the least senior custodian (8 hours).
Other
Child School Conference — Attendance at dependent child's school conference allowed with notice
In the event that a conference is required during the employee's regularly scheduled work hours and that conference cannot be scheduled outside work hours, the employee can attend provided notification is given at least one day before.
Workday
Class Size 4 6 — Class size limits will be no larger than Grades 4-6: 29
Class size limits will be no larger than Grades K-3: 27, Grades 4-6: 29, Grades 7-8: 31
Workday
Class Size 7 8 — Class size limits will be no larger than Grades 7-8: 31
Class size limits will be no larger than Grades K-3: 27, Grades 4-6: 29, Grades 7-8: 31
Workday
Class Size K3 — Class size limits will be no larger than Grades K-3: 27
Class size limits will be no larger than Grades K-3: 27, Grades 4-6: 29, Grades 7-8: 31
Workday
Computer Tech Schedule Flexibility — Computer technician may work flexible schedule up to 8 hours with exclusive 1-hour lunch
The computer technician may be asked to work a flexible schedule not to exceed 8 hours with an exclusive 1-hour lunch depending on the needs of the district.
Other
Conference With Union Representation — Teacher shall have right to have a representative of the Association at any conference where disciplinary action is to be determined
Whenever a conference between the administration and a teacher is scheduled for the purpose of determining whether disciplinary action is appropriate, the teacher shall be notified beforehand and shall have the right to have a representative of the Association at the conference.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 180 teacher workdays to include at least 176 student attendance days
The number of teacher workdays shall be 180 to include at least 176 student attendance days. To the extent that it shall not be necessary to close school because of an emergency, the Board shall adjust the school calendar prior to the end of the school year.
Other
Contract Duration — July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026
This Agreement shall be in effect from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026.
Other
Criticism Confidentiality — Any criticism to a teacher by administrative supervisor shall be made in confidence and never in presence of pupils, parents, or other employees
Any criticism to a teacher by an administrative supervisor shall be made in confidence and never in the presence of pupils, parents of pupils, other employees, or at public gatherings.
Other
Curriculum Application Basis — Curriculum work assignments made only from those who applied; selection based on certification and experience
Teachers may apply to the designated administrator for curriculum and/or committee work, who will make assignments only from those who applied. Teachers will be chosen on the basis of appropriate certification and subject area experience appropriate to the assignment.
Other
Curriculum Work Voluntary — No teacher required to work on curriculum individually or as committee member
No teacher shall be required to work on curriculum either individually or as a member of a committee.
Other
Deductions 20 Equal Installments — Dues and fair share deductions made in 20 equal installments beginning first paycheck in October
Deductions for dues or fair share fees shall be made in 20 equal installments beginning with the first paycheck in October in each year. In the first year of this Agreement, the number of fair share deductions shall be twenty (20) less the number of pay days from the beginning of October until the last payday before the deductions begin.
Other
Deductions Consistent School Year — Amount deducted from each teacher's compensation remains consistent during school year; not adjusted for odd cents
The amount to be deducted from the compensation of each teacher shall remain consistent during the school year and not be adjusted for odd cents.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental benefits included in continuance of insurance provision
Any support personnel honorably dismissed with fourteen (14) or more years of service shall receive medical/dental benefits for 180 days.
Leave
Different Category Assignment No Seniority Loss — Support employee assigned to different job category shall not suffer loss of seniority or earned vacation
When a support employee is assigned to a different job category such employee shall not suffer a loss of seniority or, if applicable, earned vacation.
Other
Disciplinary Notice Removal After Five Years — After five years, any official notice relating to disciplining of a teacher shall be removed from personnel file, provided no re-occurrence
After five years, any official notice relating to the disciplining of a teacher shall be removed from the teacher's personnel file, providing that there has been no re-occurrence of the offense.
Other
Discipline Conference Prior — Dismissal of any tenured teacher (except honorable dismissal) shall be preceded by a conference with the teacher by the appropriate administrator prior to taking any formal action
A conference with the teacher by the appropriate administrator prior to taking any formal action.
Other
Discipline File Review — A complete review of the teacher's personnel file (as described in Section 5.20). At the teacher's request, the teacher may be accompanied by his or her representative
A complete review of the teacher's personnel file (as described in Section 5.20). At the teacher's request, the teacher may be accompanied by his or her representative.
Other
Discipline Written Explanation — A written explanation to the teacher and, upon written request by the teacher, a copy will be sent to the Association
A written explanation to the teacher and, upon written request by the teacher, a copy will be sent to the Association.
Other
Dues Withholding Authorization — Board deducts Association dues and affiliated organization dues from salary of member teachers, provided written authorization
The Board shall deduct the dues of the Association and its affiliated organizations from the salary of each teacher who is a member of the Association, provided that the teachers shall have furnished to the Board a written authorization for such dues check-off.
Workday
Duty Free Lunch — duty free lunch period equal to regular lunch period for children, but never less than thirty (30) minutes
Each teacher shall receive a duty free lunch period equal to the regular lunch period for the children in the building to which the teacher is assigned in the morning, but never less than thirty (30) minutes. Traveling teachers shall not be required to use lunchtime for travel between buildings.
Other
Early Closing Release — If schools close early after student arrival, teachers free to leave after responsible students depart; no requirement to remain beyond official school day plus ten minutes
In the event schools are closed early after the arrival of students, teachers shall be free to leave after students for whom they are responsible have left the building. In no case shall a teacher be required to remain beyond the official school day plus ten minutes.
Other
Emergency Days — Schools closed for inclement weather; non-required employees make up time by mutual agreement
When schools are closed because of inclement weather, all employees except head custodians, custodians, and maintenance shall not be required to report to work. Twelve (12) month employees not required will make up time at mutually agreed upon dates.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Insurance benefits provided per Appendix B
Insurance benefits shall be provided to full-time employees according to the schedules provided in Appendix B to this Agreement. The Board may collect the premium due by salary withholding.
Evaluation
Evaluation 60day Limitation — No evaluation shall contain reference to any action, matter, or event which has not been called to the teacher's attention and which has occurred more than sixty calendar days prior to the formal observation
No evaluation shall contain reference to any action, matter, or event which has not been called to the teacher's attention and which has occurred more than sixty (60) calendar days prior to the formal observation which results in the evaluation provided nothing herein shall preclude any reference to any action, matter, or event alluded to or cited in any preceding evaluation.
Evaluation
Evaluation Access Limited — The Board shall cause procedures to be adopted to limit access to teacher evaluations to those persons who are engaged in their preparation and who have reason to review or consult such evaluations in the course of conducting School District business
The Board shall cause procedures to be adopted to limit access to teacher evaluations to those persons who are engaged in their preparation and who have reason to review or consult such evaluations in the course of conducting School District business.