Grievance
Arbitration Binding — true
the Association and the grievant may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration under the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association
Other
Assault Protection — Employee absent due to injury from physical assault by student maintains full pay status if injury verified; absences not charged as sick/personal leave
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An employee who is absent due to injury resulting from a physical assault by a student, which occurs in the course of employment, will be maintained on full pay status during the period of absence due to injury
Leave
Association Leave — Association representatives limited to 4 days per school year for conferences
The Association shall be limited to a maximum of four (4) days per school year.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $44,656
Step 23 BS 2017-2018
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BA Step 1 base salary 2024-2025
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Step 1 $ 38,242.22 (BA column, 2024-2025 Certified Staff Salary Schedule)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 3.5% increase to salary schedule plus step advancement
2024-2025 3.5% + Step
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 3.5% increase to salary schedule plus step advancement
2025-2026 3.5% + Step
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 3.5% increase to salary schedule plus step advancement
2026-2027 3.5% + Step
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr4 — 3.5% increase to salary schedule plus step advancement
2027-2028 3.5% + Step
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 3 days off for bereavement for any family member or close friend
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All employees shall be entitled to up to three (3) days off for bereavement. Bereavement days may be used for any family member or close friend.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 180 teacher responsibility days plus 7 emergency days per school year
The employer shall establish a school calendar of one hundred eighty (180) teacher responsibility days and seven (7) emergency days beginning 2020-2021 school year.
Compensation
Direct Deposit Mandatory — true
The District shall provide a direct deposit payment system mandatory for all employees.
Workday
Duty Free Lunch — All bargaining unit members entitled to duty-free lunch as required by School Code Section 24-9
All bargaining unit members shall be entitled to a duty-free lunch period as required under Section 24-9 of the School Code.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee pays 35% of health insurance premium
The employer shall pay sixty-five (65%) percent of the monthly premium of the individual health insurance plan
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — 3-year evaluation cycle for tenured teachers rated proficient or excellent; annual for non-tenured and those needing improvement
Full time tenured teachers who received a proficient or excellent on their most recent rating shall be formally evaluated at least once in the course of every three school years
Evaluation
Evaluation Framework — Complies with Illinois Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA), Education Reform Act 2011, and Illinois State Board of Education rules
The parties agree that they will comply with all legally-required elements of the Performance Evaluation Reform Act of 2010 (PERA), the Education Reform Act of 2011 (Senate Bill 7)
Compensation
Experience Credit Maximum — Up to 10 years of full credit for prior teaching/equivalent experience
Upon appropriate documentation, a newly hired certified employee shall be awarded up to a maximum of ten (10) years full credit for all prior full-time teaching experience outside of the District.
Grievance
Grievance Filing Deadline — Grievance must be filed within 15 days of occurrence or when grievant should have known of event
If an employee does not file grievance in writing with his or her immediate supervisor within fifteen (15) days of the alleged occurrence of the event giving rise to the grievance, the grievance shall be considered as waived
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Step A (supervisor), Step B (superintendent), Step C (board), Step D (arbitration)
Step A: supervisor, Step B: Superintendent, Step C: Board, Step D: final and binding arbitration
Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage — Individual and family health insurance plans available with employee cost-sharing
The employer shall pay sixty-five (65%) percent of the monthly premium of the individual health insurance plan regardless of whether the member participates in the individual or family health insurance plan.
Compensation
Iep Meeting Compensation — Compensation for IEP/annual review/re-evaluation meetings outside contractual work day
Employees required by the Superintendent or principal to attend IEP, annual review, re-evaluation, or manifestation determination meetings held outside the contractual work day shall be compensated at the hourly rate of $25.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Planning time equal to one instructional period on regular school day
On a regular school day, planning time will be equal to one instructional period.
Compensation
Longevity Bonus — $500 longevity bonus after 16 years of service
A $500 longevity bonus will be awarded to all full-time staff who have completed 16 years of service within the district.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $50,707
Step 23 MS 2017-2018
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $31,648
Step 1 MS Base Pay 2017-2018
Leave
Maternity Leave Duration — Leave of absence for birth of child up to one calendar year without pay
The leave of absence shall be for a fixed period, mutually agreed upon by the employee and the Superintendent, but not to exceed one (1) calendar year in duration.
Compensation
Mentor Teacher Stipend — Monthly stipend for district-wide mentors supporting first-year teachers
District-wide mentors (who must be tenured teachers whose most recent evaluation rating was excellent and who have completed the ISBE/IEA mentor training) shall be paid a stipend of $100 per month
Compensation
Mileage Reimbursement — State of Illinois mileage rate for approved use of personal vehicles for official District business
Employees who are approved by the Superintendent who use their own vehicles for official District business shall be reimbursed at the State of Illinois mileage rate.
Other
No Strike Clause — true
The Association and bargaining unit members agree not to engage in a strike for the duration of this Agreement.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Unused sick day bonus for perfect attendance
A bonus of $250 will be given to all full time employees for not claiming any sick days during the school year. This will be added to the last check of the school year.
Compensation
Paycheck Frequency — Employees paid in 24 installments on 10th and 25th of each month
All employees shall be paid on a twelve month basis. Employees shall be paid in twenty-four (24) installments. Payments shall be made on the 10th and 25th of each month.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 3 personal days per school year
Upon request to the Superintendent or principal employees shall be allowed three (3) personal days per school year
Workday
Planning Period — On a regular school day, planning time will be equal to one instructional period
The Board of Education, realizing the importance of planning time, shall provide blocks of time for certified employees to plan. On a regular school day, planning time will be equal to one instructional period.
Compensation
Preparation Period Compensation — Compensation at $25 per class period if teacher required to teach during prep period
If a teacher is requested by the administration to teach or supervise during his/her preparation period, then said teacher shall be compensated at a rate of $25 per class period.
Retirement
Retirement Notice Requirement — Employee must submit irrevocable letter of intent to retire 2 years in advance
For the employee to be eligible to receive the retirement benefit, the employee must submit an irrevocable letter of intent to retire two (2) years prior to his or her retirement date.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Employer pickup of TRS contribution up to maximum of 9.0%
The Board agrees to pick up and pay the following contributions to the downstate Teacher Retirement System (TRS) on behalf of each teacher: up to a maximum of 9.0%.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS for certified staff; IMRF for non-certified staff
The Board of Education will pay 100% of the retirement to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) for those employees covered by IMRF.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Recall rights under Illinois School Code Article 24 for honorably dismissed employees
Nothing in this Article shall limit the RIF process as outlined by the Illinois School Code.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 8 education lanes for certified staff: BS, BS+TRS, BS15, BS15+TRS, MS, MS+TRS, MS30, MS30+TRS
Certified Staff Salary Schedule columns: BS BS+TRS BS15 BS15+TRS MS MS+TRS MS30 MS30+TRS
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 25 experience steps on salary schedule
Salary schedule shows Steps 1 through 25 for certified and non-certified staff
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 15 sick days per year for Years 1-10; 16 days Years 11-20; 17 days Years 21-30; 18 days Years 31+
All employees shall be entitled to the following allotment sick leave days per year. Years 1 through 10 15 days; Years 11 through 20 16 days; Years 21 through 30 17 days; Years 31 and beyond 18 days
Compensation
Step Increase — Automatic progression through steps
Step 1 means the first year of employment. Annual step increases evident in salary table.
Workday
Teacher Arrival Time — Teachers report at 7:40 am and remain until 3:10 pm unless assigned supervision
Teachers (unless assigned student supervision) shall be required to report to work at 7:40 and shall remain in their classroom or assigned areas until 3:10 pm
Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement — $300 per semester hour for approved degree/license programs with 5-year commitment
The Board shall establish a tuition reimbursement fund and employees may request reimbursement from this fund for three hundred dollars ($300.00) per semester hour
Retirement
Unused Leave Payout — Days awarded paid at $55.00 per leave day, up to maximum of 50 days
Days awarded to the employee will be paid at $55.00 per leave day, up to a maximum of fifty (50) leave days, that are not used for service credit.
Leave
Vacation Days 12month 1year — 5 vacation days after 1st year for 12-month educational support professionals
July 1st after 1st year of employment = 5 days
Leave
Vacation Days 12month 20plus — 20 vacation days after 20+ years for 12-month educational support professionals
July 1st 20+ years of employment = 20 days