Other
Agreement Complete And Exclusive — Agreement represents full and complete understanding; modifications only through voluntary mutual written consent
The terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement represent the full and complete understanding and commitment between the parties hereto and conclude collective bargaining for the term hereof except as specifically provided in this Agreement.
Other
Agreement Non Discrimination — Agreement shall not discriminate against professional teacher personnel regardless of membership/non-membership in Association
The Agreement shall not discriminate against any member of the professional teacher personnel, regardless of membership or non-membership in the Association.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final binding arbitration through Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
The Association may submit the grievance to final binding arbitration through the Federal Mediation Conciliation Service (FMCS), which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings.
Other
Association Board Committee — Association-Board Committee with 2 members from Board of Education and 4 from Association
The committee shall consist of two (2) members from each of the Boards of Education and four (4) members of the Association along with the Superintendent and the Association President or a designee.
Other
Association Participation Representation — Employee has right to Association representation in any Board/Administration meeting regarding charges of misconduct, neglect, or violation
Any employee charged with misconduct, neglect, or other violation that may lead to reprimand, suspension, demotion or discharge shall have the right to be represented by the Association.
Other
Athletic Event Basketball Ticket — Basketball ticket takers and sellers compensation per event
Basketball—Ticket Takers and Sellers $12.00, Timer $20.00, Scorer $20.00
Other
Athletic Event Football Ticket — Football ticket takers and sellers compensation per event
Football—Ticket Takers and Sellers $15.00, Timer/Scorer $20.00, Announcer $15.00
Other
Athletic Event Pay Baseball Softball High — $25 per game; $40 for 2+ games
Baseball/Softball Event Workers - 1 game - $25, 2 or more games - $40
Other
Athletic Event Pay Basketball Grade — $12.00 ticket takers/sellers/announcers; $20.00 timer/scorer
Basketball Event Workers: Ticket Takers, Sellers and Announcer - $12.00, Timer/Scorer - $20.00
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Athletic Event Pay Basketball High — $25 per game; $40 for 2+ games
Basketball Event Workers - 1 game - $25, 2 or more games - $40
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Athletic Event Pay Football High — $25 per game; $40 for 2+ games
Football Event Workers - 1 game - $25, 2 or more games - $40
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Athletic Event Pay Scholastic Bowl High — $25 per match; $40 for 2+ matches
Scholastic Bowl Event Workers - 1 match - $25, 2 or more matches - $40
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Athletic Event Pay Track High — $40 per event
Track Event Workers - $40
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Athletic Event Pay Volleyball Grade — $12.00 ticket takers/sellers/announcers; $20.00 timer/scorer
Volleyball Event Workers: Ticket Takers, Sellers and Announcer - $12.00, Timer/Scorer - $20.00
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Athletic Event Pay Volleyball High — $25 per match; $40 for 2+ matches
Volleyball Event Workers - 1 match - $25, 2 or more matches - $40
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Athletic Event Pay Wrestling Grade — $12.00 ticket takers/sellers; $20.00 timer/scorer
Wrestling Event Workers: Ticket Takers and Sellers - $12.00, Timer/Scorer - $20.00
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Athletic Event Pay Wrestling High — $25 per match; $40 for 2+ matches
Wrestling Event Workers - 1 match - $25, 2 or more matches - $40
Other
Athletics Base Salary Grade School — $35,658
GRADE SCHOOL–Athletics 2015-16 $35,658
Other
Athletics Base Salary High School — $36,068
HIGH SCHOOL–Athletics 2015-16 $36,068
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BS+0 Step 30 salary $77,714
Step 30 BS+0: 77,714
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $39,392 plus full board paid TRS for a total of $43,289
Dwight Public Schools Starting Salary for 2024-2025 school year will be $39,392 plus full board paid TRS for a total of $43,289
Other
Bargaining Authority — Parties confer authority on representatives to make proposals, consider counterproposals, and reach final agreements
The parties agree that it is their mutual responsibility to confer upon their representatives the necessary power and authority to make proposals, consider proposals, make counter proposals in the course of negotiations, and to reach final agreements.
Other
Bargaining Team Size — Only seven members from each team may sit at bargaining table during negotiations
Each team shall name its own members. Only seven members from each team may sit at the bargaining table during bargaining sessions.
Other
Bargaining Unit Mailbox — The Association shall have the right to distribute printed materials in each bargaining unit member's mailbox for communication to Bargaining Unit Members without interference, censorship, or examination of such communications by the Employer
The Association shall have the right to distribute printed materials in each bargaining unit member's mailbox for communication to Bargaining Unit Members without interference, censorship, or examination of such communications by the Employer.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 5.5% for Years exp 1-5
Salary Increases for the duration of this contract will follow the table below: Years exp. Act. years 1-5: 24-25 5.5%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 5.5% for Years exp 1-5
Salary Increases for the duration of this contract: Years exp. 1-5 25-26: 5.5%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 5.5% for Years exp 1-5
Salary Increases for the duration of this contract: Years exp. 1-5 26-27: 5.5%
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to ten (10) days per school year may be withdrawn from Sick Leave Bank for serious illness or death in immediate family
Withdrawal of days from the Sick Leave Banks shall be for serious illness on the part of the Employee only. It does cover pregnancy related problems providing the doctor has signed a written statement that the woman is medically unable to return to work.
Other
Ceu Graduate Accumulation Limit — Teachers may not accumulate CEU's equaling more than 3 graduate semester hours or 6 undergraduate semester hours
Teachers may not accumulate CEU's equaling more than the equivalent of three (3) graduate semester hours or six (6) undergraduate semester hours for the purpose of meeting the Board's requirement to take six (6) semester hours of graduate credit every five (5) years.
Other
Ceu Horizontal Movement Limit — Teachers may not accumulate CEU's equaling more than 4 graduate semester hours or 8 undergraduate semester hours for horizontal movement
Teachers may not accumulate CEU's equaling more than the equivalent of four (4) graduate semester hours or eight (8) undergraduate semester hours for the purpose of acquiring eight (8) semester hours of graduate credit for horizontal movement on the salary schedule.
Leave
Child Care Leave — Up to one full school year, with option for one additional year
Such leave may be for a period of up to one full school year, with final decision being made by the Board. One additional year beyond the initial leave period may be requested, with the Board retaining its right to approve or disapprove said request.
Other
Co Curricular Base Salary Grade School — $35,658
GRADE SCHOOL–Co-curriculars 2015-16 $35,658
Other
Co Curricular Base Salary High School — $36,068
HIGH SCHOOL–Co-curriculars 2015-16 $36,068
Compensation
Compensation Section 125 — Amount up to $22,000 of each teacher's salary may be used for Section 125 Flexible Spending Amount
An amount up to $22,000 of each teacher's salary may be used for a Section 125. Such options will include and are limited to: The family portion of the Hospitalization/Major Medical Insurance Plan; Employee Group Life Insurance policies; Medical reimbursements.
Other
Complaint Investigation Required — Complaint shall not result in disciplinary action unless first investigated and found to have merit
A complaint shall not result in disciplinary action unless it is first investigated and found to have merit. No employee shall be reprimanded or disciplined in the sight or hearing of students, parents, or district employees.
Other
Complaint Investigation Requirement — Complaint must be investigated and found to have merit before disciplinary action
A complaint shall not result in disciplinary action unless it is first investigated and found to have merit.
Other
Conformity To Law — No provision may supersede State or Federal Law; illegal provisions subject to renegotiation
No provision or clause of this Agreement may supersede State or Federal Law. In the event that any provision is held by a court or final and competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, such provision, or to the extent of such illegal application, shall be deemed deleted.
Compensation
Continuing Education Credit — Continuing Education Classes must be approved by Superintendent prior to taking course
The Boards of Education agree to accept for credit toward increments and movement on the salary schedule continuing education classes as follows: Continuing Education Classes must be approved for credit by the Superintendent prior to taking of the course
Other
Continuing Education Credit Allowance — 4 CEU's equal 1 graduate semester hour or 2 undergraduate semester hours
Continuing Education Units (CEU's) will be granted credit for Salary Increments at the rate of four (4) CEU's equaling one (1) semester hour of graduate credit or two (2) semester hours of undergraduate credit.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Work year for Employees shall not exceed 180 days which shall include the four (4) workshop/in-service days
The school year calendar shall consist of 185 days which shall include 175 student attendance days, four (4) workshop/in-service days and five (5) emergency days. The work year for Employees shall not exceed 180 days which shall include the four (4) workshop/in-service days.
Other
Contract Duration — Agreement in full force and effect from first day of school year 2020-2021 through last day preceding first day of school 2021-2022
This agreement shall be in full force and effect with the first day of the school year 2020-2021 and shall remain in full force and effect up to and through the last day preceding the first day of school in the 2021-2022 school year.
Other
Contract Duration End — through last day preceding first day of 2015-16 school year
This Agreement shall be in full force and effect with the first day of the school year 2012-2013 and shall remain in full force and effect up to and through the last day preceding the first day of school in the 2015-16 school year.
Other
Contract Duration Start — 2012-2013 school year
This Agreement shall be in full force and effect with the first day of the school year 2012-2013 and shall remain in full force and effect up to and through the last day preceding the first day of school in the 2015-16 school year.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Included
Section 125-Flexible Spending Amount options include: The dependent portion of the Health Insurance Plan provided by the Districts; Employee Group Life Insurance policies; Medical reimbursements including dental and orthodontia care.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Rate increase limit of 20% for single employee health insurance before renegotiation allowed
If the single rate for employee health insurance increases by more than 20% on any annual renewal, the Boards of Education, at their sole discretion, may terminate the present contract as of the day proceeding the first day of the next school year.
Other
Employee Representation Discipline — Employee right to Association representation for misconduct, neglect, or violations leading to reprimand, suspension, demotion or discharge
Any employee charged with misconduct, neglect, or other violation that may lead to his/her reprimand, suspension, demotion or discharge shall have the right to be represented by the Association in any meeting conducted by the Board or Administration.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenured employees will receive a summative evaluation once every 3 years unless an employee has received a rating of 'Needs Improvement' or 'Unsatisfactory'
Tenured employees will receive a summative evaluation once every 3 years unless an employee has received a rating of 'Needs Improvement' or 'Unsatisfactory', in which case the employee shall receive a summative evaluation the year following receipt of the rating.
Evaluation
Evaluation Formal Feedback Days — Within ten (10) working days following a formal observation, the evaluator shall meet with the teacher to discuss the evidence collected
Within ten (10) working days following a formal observation, the evaluator shall meet with the teacher to discuss the evidence collected and provide written feedback.
Evaluation
Evaluation Formal Observation Interval Days — There shall be at least a fifteen (15) workday period between each evaluation
There shall be at least a fifteen (15) workday period between each evaluation unless otherwise requested by the employee.
Evaluation
Evaluation Informal Feedback Days — Feedback to the teacher from informal observations may be either oral or in writing provided it is documented in writing and provided to the teacher within five (5) days of the informal observation
Feedback to the teacher from informal observations may be either oral or in writing provided it is documented in writing and provided to the teacher within five (5) days of the informal observation.
Evaluation
Evaluation Observation Formal Min Minutes — Formal observations will be for a minimum of 45 minutes at a time, or a complete lesson, or during an entire class period
Formal observations will be for a minimum of 45 minutes at a time, or a complete lesson, or during an entire class period. Each formal observation will be preceded by a pre-observation conference held no less than three (3) days before the observation.
Evaluation
Evaluation Summative Conference Days — No more than fifteen (15) school days following the final observation, except in case of emergency or absence, the evaluator will complete a Final Evaluation Conference with the tenured teacher
No more than fifteen (15) school days following the final observation, except in case of emergency or absence, such as the illness of the teacher or evaluator, the evaluator will complete a Final Evaluation Conference with the tenured teacher.
Other
Extra Duty Experience Credit — Experience from outside districts counts one-half year for each year; assistant coaching experience does not count toward head/varsity coaching; cheerleading coaching counts as cheerleading experience for any sport.
Experience from outside the districts will count one-half year for each year. Assistant coaching experience will not count in any way toward head/varsity coaching experience.
Other
Facility Use Association — The Local Association shall have the right to use school building for meeting and to transact official Association business on school property provided request is made and approval received from the building administrator in advance
In the furtherance of Association business, the Boards agree that the Local Association shall have the right to use school building for meeting and to transact official Association business on school property provided that: 1. Request is made and approval received from the building administrator in advance.
Other
Fair Share Fee — Fair share fee for non-union members equivalent to union dues (local, state, national); payroll deduction if not paid by September 1
Each bargaining unit member, as a condition of his/her employment, on or before thirty (30) days from the date of commencement of duties for the school year shall join the Association or pay a fair share fee to the Association equivalent to the amount of dues uniformly required of members of the Association, including local, state and national dues.
Other
Fair Share Fee Requirement — Non-member teachers must pay fair share fee equivalent to Association dues within 30 days of commencement
Each bargaining unit member shall join the Association or pay a fair share fee to the Association equivalent to the amount of dues uniformly required of members of the Association.
Leave
Family Medical Leave — Discussed in Article II, Section I - Family Medical Leave
Other
Final Agreement Non Discrimination — Agreement shall not discriminate against any member of professional teaching personnel, regardless of membership or non-membership in Association
The Agreement shall not discriminate against any member of the professional teaching personnel, regardless of membership or non-membership in the Association.
Other
Final Agreement Ratification — Final agreement submitted to full Boards and Association for ratification; becomes part of official minutes and teachers' contracts
When tentative agreements reached on all matters have been being negotiated, a written memorandum of understanding embodying final agreement shall be submitted to the full Boards of Education and the Association for ratification. When ratified by the Association and the Boards of Education, the Agreement shall become part of the official minutes.
Other
Good Faith Bargaining — Parties agree to bargain in good faith per Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act
The parties agree to bargain in good faith. Good faith shall be interpreted in accordance with the rules of the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act.