Other
Alarm Response Pay Minimum — 2 hours minimum call back pay for responding to alarm without performing unrelated work
Notwithstanding any other provision in this Section 10, employees responding to alarms shall receive a minimum of two (2) hours call back pay for responding to the alarm without performing unrelated work.
Other
Annualized Pay Election — Employees may elect a twelve month pay period with checks issued via electronic deposit by notifying Payroll office prior to end of first working day of new school year
By notifying the Payroll office prior to the end of the first working day of the new school year, Employees may elect a twelve month pay period with checks being issued via electronic deposit as established above.
Compensation
Annualized Pay Twelve Month — Employees may elect twelve month pay period with checks via electronic deposit
Employees may elect a twelve month pay period with checks being issued via electronic deposit as established above.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available at Step Four
The arbitrator shall act in a judicial, not legislative, capacity and shall limit his award to the facts of the grievance before him and the expressed terms of the agreement and shall not alter, amend, modify or ignore the terms of the agreement.
Other
Assignments Scope — Teachers not to be assigned outside their major/minor fields except in emergencies per Superintendent judgment
Teachers shall not be assigned to areas outside the scope of their major or minor fields of teaching preparation, except when, in the judgment of the Superintendent, or his/her designee, an emergency exists.
Other
Association Officials Release — Association Officials (President, Vice-Presidents, Chief Negotiator, Director of Communications, up to 6 negotiating team members, building representative) may leave building for Association business when not assigned to teaching/supervision/designated duties
The following Association Officials may leave the school building to conduct Association business at any time they are not assigned to teaching, supervision or designated duties: 1. President 2. Two Vice-Presidents 3. Chief Negotiator 4. Director of Communications 5. Negotiating Team Members up to 6 6. Building representative.
Other
Association President Release — Association President released from work duties no more than 10 whole days or 20 half days per school year; unused days accumulate at 1 per year, max 3 days
The President of the Association will be released from his/her work related duties no more than ten (10) whole days or twenty (20) half days in any school year. Unused days or half days may accumulate at the rate of one (1) per year and be carried over to the next year. The total number of accumulated unused days or half days may not exceed three (3) days.
Other
Auto Renewal — Agreement automatically renews year to year unless notice given by May 1
It shall be automatically renewed from year to year thereafter unless either party shall notify the other in writing by May 1
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Step 20 salary for 2022-23
Step 20: $ 23.95 (2022-23)
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — First year annual salary for Classified Nurses in 2022-23
Classified Nurses shall be salaried employees and shall receive an annual salary in their first year of employment with the School District as follows: In 2022-23, $37,551
Other
Bargaining Unit Exclusions — Department chairpersons excluded from bargaining unit in their capacity as chairpersons; included as teachers
In their capacity as teachers, department chairpersons are included in the bargaining unit; in their capacity as department chairpersons they are excluded from the bargaining unit.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — $1.00/hour General Wage Increase
2022-23 – $1.00/hour General Wage Increase
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2.0% salary increase
Those employees who are eligible for a step movement shall move one (1) step on the first day of this contract year. Employee who are at the top step of or off the salary schedule shall receive a 2.0% salary increase.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — $1.00/hour General Wage Increase
2024-25 – $1.00/hour General Wage Increase
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr4 — 2.75% salary increase
Those employees who are eligible for a step movement shall move one (1) step on the first day of this contract year. Employee who are at the top step of or off the salary schedule shall receive a 2.75% salary increase.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Back pay limited to amount employee would have otherwise earned from regular employment during period between termination and reinstatement, less unemployment and mitigation
All awards of back pay shall be limited to the amount of back wages the employee would have otherwise earned from regular and normal employment with the Employer during the period between termination and reinstatement.
Compensation
Bus Driver Hiring Bonus — Hiring bonus for new bus driver upon completion of probationary period
A hiring bonus of $500.00 shall be paid to all new Bus Driver hires who have successfully completed their probationary period.
Compensation
Bus Driver Referral Bonus — Referral bonus to current employee who referred new driver after new driver probation completion
If the new Bus Driver is referred by a current AFSCME bargaining unit employee, that employee shall also receive a $500.00 bonus after the completion of the probationary period of the new Bus Driver.
Compensation
Bus Monitor Stipend Annual — Annual stipend payable December 15 for valid bus license
All Bus Monitors shall be eligible to receive an annual $750.00 stipend, payable on the December 15 payroll each year, for maintaining a valid license to operate a bus.
Other
Call Back Pay Minimum — 2 hours minimum pay for call back to work outside regularly scheduled shift or scheduled day off at appropriate rate
Any employee called back to work outside his regularly scheduled shift, or scheduled day off, shall be paid a minimum of two (2) hours pay at the appropriate rate provided the employee is available to work and performs work during this two (2) hour period.
Other
Check Off Dues — Employer deducts union membership dues and voluntary deductions from employees upon written request
The Employer agrees to deduct the Union membership dues and "Voluntary People" deductions once each pay period from the pay of those employees who individually request in writing such deductions be made.
Other
Classified Aide Repayment Resignation — Classified Aide resigning within 2 years must repay full tuition reimbursement
A Classified Aide who resigns within two (2) school years following the school year in which a course is completed shall repay to the Board the full amount of tuition reimbursement received.
Other
Classified Aide Tuition Reimbursement — Maximum reimbursement rate of $325 per credit hour
Reimbursement will not exceed a maximum reimbursement of ten (10) credit hours per employee per school year at the actual cost per credit hour, not to exceed a rate of $325 per credit hour.
Other
Classified Employee Definitions — Classified Employees comprise Secretaries, Classified Nurses, Paraprofessionals, and Non-Instructional Aides classified groups
Classified Employees shall be ranked in their respective classifications on the seniority list from the most senior Employee to the least senior Employee. The Classified Employee classifications shall be: 1. Secretaries 2. Classified Nurses 3. Paraprofessionals 4. Non-Instructional Aides.
Evaluation
Classified Employee Eval Frequency — Classified Employees evaluated at least twice in first year; thereafter at least once every 2 years
During his/her first year of employment a Classified Employee shall be evaluated at least twice. Thereafter, each Classified Employee will be evaluated at least once every two (2) years.
Other
Classified Employee Orientation — No Classified Employee evaluated until completion of orientation; receives copy of job description at orientation
No Classified Employee shall be evaluated until he/she has been through the orientation. At the orientation the Classified Employee shall receive a copy of his/her job description.
Other
Classified Nurse Definition — Classified Nurse includes full-time and part-time registered nurses that do not hold licensure or endorsement as a school nurse by Illinois State Board of Education
The term Classified Nurse includes full-time and part-time registered nurses that do not hold licensure or endorsement as a school nurse by the Illinois State Board of Education. Classified Nurses are included in the definition of Classified Employee.
Other
Classified Seniority Ranking — Classified Employees ranked by seniority from most to least senior within their respective classifications: Secretaries, Classified Nurses, Paraprofessionals, Non-Instructional Aides
Classified Employees shall be ranked in their respective classifications on the seniority list from the most senior Employee to the least senior Employee. For purposes of this Article, the Classified Employee classifications shall be as follows: 1. Secretaries 2. Classified Nurses 3. Paraprofessionals 4. Non-Instructional Aides
Other
Classified Seniority Tie Break — Ties in seniority among Classified Employees broken by drawing of lots. Seniority based on hire date and not affected by institute days, inservices, or emergency closings.
Ties in seniority among Classified Employees shall be broken by the drawing of lots. Seniority of Classified Employees will be based on their hire in date and not affected by institute days, inservices, or emergency closings.
Other
Communication Committee — Monthly communication committee meeting with management and up to three union representatives
A representative or representatives from management will meet periodically with a representative committee of not more than three persons for the purpose of discussing matters relating to the district. The meeting may be called by either party and shall be scheduled at a time and place mutually acceptable and no more often than once a month.
Other
Communication Committee Meeting — Board representative meets periodically with representative committee of not more than 3 persons for discussing matters relating to district. Meeting may be called by either party, scheduled at mutually acceptable time, no more often than once a month.
A representative from the board will meet periodically with a representative committee of not more than three (3) persons for the purpose of discussing matters relating to the district. The meeting may be called by either party and shall be scheduled at a time and place that is mutually acceptable and no more often than once a month.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Notice of job opening shall be posted on all bulletin boards for ten (10) working days
Whenever a job opening occurs due to the creation of a new position or a vacancy in an existing position other than a temporary opening as defined below, a notice of such opening shall be posted on all bulletin boards for ten (10) working days.
Other
Contract Effective Date — July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2028
This agreement shall be effective as of July 1, 2022, and shall remain in full force and effect until the 30 of June, 2028
Compensation
Daily Overtime Threshold — bus mechanics overtime paid for work in excess of 8 hours in any work day
For bus mechanics, overtime shall also be paid for all work performed in excess of eight hours in any work day. Compensation shall not be paid twice for the same hour.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental coverage maintained at current benefit level
The level of the current benefits or practices relating thereto covering all insurance provisions in Article XI-Section A of the current EMEA contract shall be maintained.
Other
Discipline Reprimand Removal Oral — Oral/written reprimands removed from file after 2 years with no additional problems
Documentation of oral and/or written reprimands will be removed from an employee's personnel file two (2) years after placement provided no additional problems are documented during that two (2) year time period.
Other
Discipline Suspension Removal — Suspension documentation removed from file after 4 years with no additional problems
Documentation of a suspension will be removed from an employee's personnel file four (4) years after placement provided no additional problems are documented during that four (4) year time period.
Other
Driver Monitor Presence — Employer discretion on whether drivers and monitors remain at sites during child dropoff
The employer in its sole discretion shall determine whether to have drivers and monitors remain present at sites when children are dropped off.
Compensation
Electronic Deposit Mandatory — All employees receive wages through electronic deposit processing
Effective with the implementation of this agreement, all employees represented by the agreement will begin to receive payment of wages through electronic deposit processing.
Other
Electronic Deposit Of Pay — All employees will begin to receive payment of wages through electronic deposit processing
Effective with the implementation of this agreement, all employees represented by the agreement will begin to receive payment of wages through electronic deposit processing.
Workday
Emergency Substitution Compensation — Licensed employees providing emergency instruction to classroom with no coverage: $25/hour up to 3 hours, or $75/day for >3 hours; additional students at same rate
Any licensed employee that is required to provide instruction to a classroom with no teacher coverage by internal substitution shall be compensated at a rate of $25.00 per hour for up to three hours and anything over three hours shall be compensated at $75.00 per day.
Other
Emergency Substitution Rate — Licensed employees providing instruction with no teacher coverage compensated at $35.00 per hour for up to three hours; over three hours at $110.00 per day
Any licensed employee that is required to provide instruction to a classroom with no teacher coverage by internal substitution shall be compensated at a rate of $35.00 per hour for up to three hours and anything over three hours shall be compensated at $110.00 per day.
Other
Employee Facilities Lounge — Board to provide and replace Employees' lounges in each school building; vending machines approved upon written request
The Board shall continue to provide facilities for an Employees' lounge in each school building. Furnishings as now provided will be replaced, as necessary in the future.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employer pays employee share of single employee health insurance premium for employees working 6+ hours daily with bargaining unit work
For employees working six (6) or more hours daily due to performing bargaining unit work and work outside the bargaining unit, employer shall pay employer's share of single employee health insurance premium
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Non-tenured and tenured Licensed employees evaluated per East Moline School District 37 Professional Improvement Program. District evaluation committee consists of equal parts administration and Association members.
The evaluation of non-tenured and tenured Licensed employees shall be in accordance with the provisions as set forth in the East Moline School District 37 Professional Improvement Program. The district evaluation committee will consist of equal parts of administration and Association members for adequate representation on this committee.
Grievance
Factfinder Timeline — Fact-finder shall meet with parties within 10 days after selection
The fact-finder shall, within ten (10) days after his selection meet with the parties or their representatives, or both either jointly or separately, make inquiries and investigations.
Grievance
Grievance Definition — Grievance means alleged violation, misinterpretation or misapplication of any provision of the agreement
A grievance shall mean a complaint that there has been an alleged violation, misinterpretation or misapplication of any provision or provisions of this agreement.
Other
Grievance Investigation Pay — Employees requested for grievance meeting or investigation paid normal rate for up to 2 hours per occurrence
Employees requested in writing by the employer to be present for a grievance meeting or requested by the employer to investigate a grievance shall receive their normal rate of pay for actual hours worked up to two (2) hours for each such occurrence.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Five-step grievance procedure: Transportation Director, Chief Financial Officer, Superintendent, Board of Education, Binding Arbitration
Step One through Step Five with automatic progression if response deadlines missed. Step Five involves binding arbitration through Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS).
Grievance
Grievance Time Limits — Grievance must be filed within 15 days of occurrence to be timely
The Union Representative with or without the employee shall take up the grievance or the dispute with the Transportation Director within fifteen (15) days of the date of the occurrence.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Employees pay at least $25 per month for family coverage
Employees shall pay at least $10 per month for single (S) coverage and $25 per month for family (F) coverage.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Employees pay at least $10 per month for single coverage
Employees shall pay at least $10 per month for single (S) coverage and $25 per month for family (F) coverage.
Other
Holiday Pay Multiplier Work — 2.5 times regular pay for work on holiday
In instances where employees are requested to work on a holiday, they will receive two and one half (2 1/2) times their regular pay per hour.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Board shall pay administrative costs to initiate the FSA and each participating Employee shall contribute a maximum of two dollars ($2.00) per month
The Board shall pay administrative costs to initiate the FSA, and each participating Employee shall contribute a maximum of two dollars ($2.00) per month. The FSA implemented shall include accounts for all non-reimbursed medical/dental/optical expenses, including insurance premium, and for dependent care.
Grievance
Impasse Declaration — Mediator requested within 7 days from impasse declaration
Within seven (7) days from the date an impasse has been declared, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service shall be requested jointly by the parties to appoint a mediator from its staff.
Grievance
Impasse Mediation — Mediation process shall not exceed twenty (20) days from date of selection of mediator
The total time for the mediation process shall not exceed twenty (20) days from the date of selection of the mediator unless the mediator feels that progress is being made or that other conditions dictate the time limits should be extended.
Other
Impasse Mediation Timeline — Impasse cannot be declared before 60 days after commencement of negotiations
Such declaration of impasse shall not be made any earlier than sixty (60) days after the commencement of negotiations.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Periods of pupil contact time (other than the duty-free lunch) longer or shorter than thirty (30) minutes shall be considered as counting toward the minimum so long as the period is at least fifteen (15) minutes in length.
Periods of pupil contact time (other than the duty-free lunch) longer or shorter than thirty (30) minutes shall be considered as counting toward the minimum so long as the period is at least fifteen (15) minutes in length.
Other
Involuntary Transfer Compensation — Any full-time Licensed Employee who is involuntarily transferred shall be given compensation in the amount of $5,000.00 for the inconvenience of having to change his/her assignment.
Any full-time Licensed Employee who is involuntarily transferred shall be given compensation in the amount of $5,000.00 for the inconvenience.
Other
Involuntary Transfer Supply Allocation — Any Teacher who is involuntary transferred between five (5) working days before teacher attendance through the conclusion of the school year shall be entitled to a one-time allocation of $200.00 to use toward the purchase of supplies.
Teacher involuntarily transferred shall be entitled to one-time allocation of $200.00 to use toward purchase of supplies to be used in the newly-assigned position.