Other
Assault Leave Charged At Half Rate — Assault leave granted shall be charged against sick leave at the rate of one-half (.5) day for each day absent
Assault leave granted shall be charged against sick leave at the rate of one-half (.5) day for each day absent. This Article is to be read in conjunction with those rights granted under the Illinois School Code (Section 10-21.7).
Other
Assault Leave Max Duration — Board shall pay difference between contractual salary and Workers' Compensation benefits for up to maximum duration of 70 days
The Board shall also pay to such Association member the difference between his/her contractual salary (including insurance premiums, etc.) and all benefits received under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act for up to the maximum duration of seventy (70) days.
Other
Bargaining Unit Definition — ESPs - all full and part-time regularly employed non-TRS Eligible Licensed personnel
All full and part-time regularly employed non-TRS Eligible Licensed personnel except for confidential employees including: Computer Network Support Technician, Secretary to Superintendent, receptionist, Secretary to Associate Superintendent, Accounts Payable Secretary, Payroll Secretary, Special Services Secretary, supervisory employees.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Salary increases via one-third distribution method over three years as described in 11.01.A
Salaries for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years for TRS Eligible Licensed Professionals hired for the 2022-2023 school year and before shall be determined by placing the TRS Eligible Licensed Professional in the correct cell for the 2025-2026 school year (Appendix A).
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — College stipend reimbursement limited to $5,000 per fiscal year maximum $12,000 lifetime
For the duration of this contract, tuition will be reimbursed for the actual cost not to exceed the 2022-2023 ISU rate of graduate coursework ($414.69) with a maximum of $5,000 per fiscal year for approved courses. Each TRS Eligible Licensed Professional member shall be limited to a lifetime maximum of $12,000 in reimbursement monies.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Family includes parents, spouse, siblings and their spouses, children and their spouses, first cousins and their spouses, grandparents, grandchildren and their spouses, great grandparents, parents-in-law, legal guardians, stepparents, stepchildren, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and their spouses, anyone living in the Member's household, and others as designated by the Superintendent
Family shall include parents, spouse, siblings and their spouses, children and their spouses, first cousins and their spouses, grandparents, grandchildren and their spouses, great grandparents, parents-in-law, legal guardians, stepparents, stepchildren, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and their spouses, anyone living in the Member's household, and others as designated by the Superintendent.
Workday
Cafeteria Workers Break Time — Cafeteria employees working 3-5 hours get 15 minute break
A 15 minute break shall be granted at a convenient time to Cafeteria Employees working more than three (3) hours but less than five hours per day.
Workday
Cafeteria Workers Lunch Break — Cafeteria employees working 5+ hours get 30 minute paid lunch plus 15 minute break
A 30 minute paid lunch period shall be granted to Cafeteria Employees working at least five (5) hours but less than seven (7) hours per day. A 30 minute paid lunch plus a 15 minute break shall be granted to Cafeteria Employees working seven (7) or more hours per day.
Workday
Class Size Language — Class size subject to space availability, budgetary limitations, and significant population changes
The Board agrees to attempt to observe and maintain reasonable class size averages subject to space availability, installation of experimental or innovative programs, budgetary limitations, and/or significant school population changes.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — School year calendar shall consist of 185 days: 176 student attendance days, 4 workshop/in-service days, and 5 emergency days
The school year calendar shall consist of 185 days which shall include 176 student attendance days, four (4) workshop/in-service days and five (5) emergency days. Unused emergency days shall not become work days.
Compensation
Custodian Callback Minimum — Any Custodian called to return to work outside of regularly scheduled shift shall be paid minimum of two (2) hours at appropriate rate
Any Custodian called to return to work outside of his/her regularly scheduled shift shall be paid a minimum of two (2) hours at the appropriate (regular or overtime) rate.
Workday
Custodian Hours Weekly — Full-time Custodians shall work five (5), eight (8) hour work days per week
Full-time Custodians shall work five (5), eight (8) hour work days per week.
Workday
Custodian Meal Period — A 30 minute meal period, uninterrupted except for emergencies, shall be allowed
A 30 minute meal period, uninterrupted except for emergencies, shall be allowed.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board pays 85% of total cost for individual coverage; 77% for family/dependent coverage
The Board will pay 85% of the total cost for individual coverage during the four years of this agreement (2023 - 2024, 2024 - 2025, 2025 - 2026, 2026 - 2027). The Board will pay 77% of the total cost for family and/or dependent coverage during the four years of this agreement.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Board pays 53% of family/dependent coverage cost
The Board agrees to pay 53% of the total cost for family and/or dependent coverage during the four years of this agreement (2023 - 2024, 2024 - 2025, 2025 - 2026, 2026 - 2027).
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — All ESPs shall be evaluated at least every two years. A committee of ESPs appointed by the Association and Administrators will review evaluation instruments and procedures.
All ESPs shall be evaluated at least every two years. A committee will be formed which consists of ESPs appointed by the Association and Administrators. The purpose of this committee will be to review the evaluation instrument and procedures and propose changes that would be approved by the Board of Education.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board pays 77% of total cost for family and/or dependent coverage
The Board will pay 77% of the total cost for family and/or dependent coverage during the four years of this agreement (2023 - 2024, 2024 - 2025, 2025 - 2026, 2026 - 2027).
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Reimbursement up to maximum of $150 per month for one employee retiree health insurance premium
For TRS Eligible Licensed Professionals with twenty (20) or more years of service with the District and who submit proof of payment shall receive reimbursement from the Board toward the cost of one (1) employee retiree health insurance premium up to a maximum of $150 per month.
Other
Institute Day — First day of school designated an Institute Day with minimum three hours room and instructional preparation time
The first day of school shall be designated an Institute Day. TRS Eligible Licensed Professionals will be provided a minimum of three (3) hours of room and instructional preparation time on that day.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — K-5 primary: minimum 300 consecutive minutes of instruction, six (6) prep periods per week of 30+ minutes
All primary (K-5) TRS Eligible Licensed Professionals shall have a minimum of 300 consecutive minutes of instruction per day and shall have six preparation periods per week, with at least one per day, of at least 30 minutes.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Lane changes shall be granted on an annual basis. Transcripts must be submitted ten (10) days prior to the October Board meeting.
Lane changes shall be granted on an annual basis. Transcripts must be submitted ten (10) days prior to the October Board meeting. Lane changes will be processed and salary changes will be reflected in paychecks following the regular Board meeting.
Other
Lounge Provided — An Association members' lounge shall be provided in each building, air-conditioned where and when possible; if not air-conditioned, designated cooling station will be provided
An Association members' lounge shall be provided in each building. The lounge will be air-conditioned where and when possible. If the lounge cannot be air-conditioned, a designated cooling station will be provided.
Leave
Lunch Break Aides — Aides have 30 minute duty free lunch period plus 15 minutes break time
Aides shall have a 30 (thirty) minute duty free lunch period plus 15 (fifteen) minutes of break time included in each work day. This will be for Aides working more than 4 (four) hours.
Leave
Lunch Break Athletic Clerk Health Clerk — Athletic Clerk/Health Clerk have 30 minute duty free lunch period plus 15 minutes break time
A minimum 30 (thirty) minute duty free paid lunch period plus 15 (fifteen) minutes of break time shall be included in the work day.
Leave
Lunch Break Health Clerks — Health Clerks have 30 minute duty free lunch period plus 15 minutes break time
Health Clerks will have a thirty (30) minute duty-free lunch period plus 15 minutes of break time included in their day if they work more than 4 hours.
Leave
Lunch Break Nurses — Nurses have 30 minute duty free lunch period plus 15 minutes break time
Nurses will have a thirty (30) minute duty-free lunch period plus 15 minutes of break time included in their day.
Leave
Lunch Break Secretaries — Secretaries have 30 minute duty free lunch period plus 15 minutes break time
A minimum 30 (thirty) minute duty free paid lunch period plus 15 (fifteen) minutes of break time shall be included in the work day for Secretaries working more than 4 (four) hours per day.
Compensation
Maintenance Callback Minimum — Any Maintenance Personnel called to return to work outside of regularly scheduled shift shall be paid minimum of two (2) hours at appropriate rate
Any Maintenance Personnel called to return to work outside of his/her regularly scheduled shift shall be paid a minimum of two (2) hours at the appropriate rate (regular or overtime).
Workday
Maintenance Hours Weekly — Full-time Maintenance Personnel shall work five (5), eight (8) hour work days per week, exclusive of lunch
Full-time Maintenance Personnel shall work five (5), eight (8) hour work days per week, exclusive of lunch.
Workday
Maintenance Meal Period — A 30 minute meal period, uninterrupted except for emergencies, shall be allowed
A 30 minute meal period, uninterrupted except for emergencies, shall be allowed.
Workday
Middle Junior High Prep — 6-8 middle/junior high: minimum one prep period per day of 30+ minutes, no more than 4 consecutive classes, no more than 3 academic preps
All middle/junior high (6-8) TRS Eligible Licensed Professionals shall have at least one preparation period/day of at least thirty (30) minutes in length, but no less than a full class period, during student contact hours.
Other
No Unsafe Work Required — Association members shall not be required to work under unsafe or hazardous conditions or to perform tasks which endanger their health, safety, or well-being
Association members shall not be required to work under unsafe or hazardous conditions or to perform tasks which endanger their health, safety, or well-being.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — 5% wage rate increase for ESP retirement incentive (two-year option)
ESP employees with twenty-five (25) years or more of creditable service to the District are eligible to receive a retirement incentive by submitting an irrevocable notice of retirement in writing prior to June 1 of any school year, said retirement to be effective at the end of one of the following two contract years. Any ESP employee providing such a notice shall receive a wage rate increase equal to an additional five percent (5%) of their prior year's actual wage
Other
Parking Provided — Adequate, lighted, off-street, paved parking facilities shall be provided for Association members' use
Adequate, lighted, off-street, paved parking facilities shall be provided for Association members' use.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Three (3) personal days per school year
All TRS Eligible Licensed Professionals shall be granted three (3) personal days per school year which may be used at the TRS Eligible Licensed Professional's discretion.
Workday
Probation Period Months — Newly hired ESP probationary period of 24 calendar months
A newly hired ESP shall be considered a probationary employee for the first twenty-four (24) calendar months. During the probationary period, the probationary ESP may be disciplined, or dismissed at the sole discretion of the Board.
Workday
Resignation Notice Days — ESP may resign with minimum two (2) weeks' written notice
An ESP may resign with a minimum two (2) weeks' written notice.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — District shall pay and shelter the TRS contribution of nine percent (9%) creditable earnings (9.8901% compounded)
The District shall pay and shelter the TRS contribution of nine percent (9%) creditable earnings (9.8901% compounded) on behalf of each TRS Eligible Licensed Professional member.
Other
Retirement System — Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
TRS Eligible Licensed Professional who has completed fifteen (15) or more years of continuous employment in the District and who has used all available sick leave days and is eligible for temporary disability payments from the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — ESPs recalled in reverse order of layoff if position becomes available within same category and ESP has qualifications
If the Board has any vacancies during the period prescribed by the Illinois School Code, ESPs will be recalled in the reverse order in which they were laid off, provided that in order to be so recalled, the position becoming available must be within the specific category of position from which the ESP was so dismissed.
Other
School Calendar Days — School year calendar consists of 185 days including 176 student attendance days, 4 workshop/in-service days and 5 emergency days
The school year calendar shall consist of 185 days which shall include 176 student attendance days, four (4) workshop/in-service days and five (5) emergency days. Unused emergency days shall not become work days.
Other
School Day Timing — TRS Eligible Licensed Professionals on duty at least 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after student day
Within the work day, TRS Eligible Licensed Professionals shall be on duty at least 15 (fifteen) minutes before and 15 (fifteen) minutes after the student day.
Other
Secure Room Provided — Board shall provide each TRS Eligible Licensed Professional and Aide a secure room with a lock and a separate desk
The Board shall provide each TRS Eligible Licensed Professional and Aide a secure room with a lock and a separate desk. Upon request of the Association member, a reasonable means to lock up personal and confidential items shall be provided.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Spring Break Week off without pay for non-maintenance/custodial; maintenance and custodial receive paid holidays if they fall on usual work day
All ESPs, except for custodians and maintenance, shall receive the following holidays off without pay if they fall within the ESP's work year. Maintenance and custodial employees shall receive the following holidays off and shall be paid, if and only if, a holiday falls on a usual work day.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Unused sick leave accumulates to a maximum available leave of 340 days of full pay, excluding the leave of the current year
If any TRS Eligible Licensed Professional receiving 15, 18, or 20 days does not use the full amount of sick leave thus allowed, the unused amount shall accumulate to a maximum available leave of 340 days of full pay, excluding the leave of the current year.
Compensation
Step Increase — Salary schedules set forth in Appendix A for 2023-2027; lane changes granted annually
Salaries for the 2023 - 2027 school years shall be as set forth in Appendix A which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. Such schedule shall be based on a 180 day school calendar as negotiated by the Board and the Association.
Insurance
Vision Coverage — Board pays 85% of total cost for individual coverage; 77% for family/dependent coverage
The Board will pay 85% of the total cost for individual coverage during the four years of this agreement (2023 - 2024, 2024 - 2025, 2025 - 2026, 2026 - 2027). The Board will pay 77% of the total cost for family and/or dependent coverage during the four years of this agreement.
Workday
Workday Hours Aides — Aide workday shall not exceed 7.75 hours per day
An Aide's workday shall not exceed seven and three-fourths (7.75) hours per day. Within the 7.75 hour workday, an Aide shall be on duty at least 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after the student day.
Workday
Workday Hours Athletic Clerk Health Clerk — Athletic Clerk/Health Clerk shall work 5-8 hour days per week, 180 days per year
A full-time Athletic Clerk/Health Clerk (AC/HC) shall work five (5), eight (8) hour days per week, inclusive of lunch. The AC/HC will work 180 days, the same attendance days as the regular teaching staff.
Workday
Workday Hours Health Clerks — Health Clerk workday shall not exceed 7.75 hours per day
A Health Clerk's workday shall not exceed seven and three-fourths (7.75) hours per day. Within that workday the Health Clerk will be on duty at least 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after the student day.
Workday
Workday Hours Nurses — Nurse workday shall not exceed 7.75 hours per day
A Nurse's workday shall not exceed seven and three-fourths (7.75) hours per day. Within that workday the Nurse will be on duty at least 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after the student day.
Workday
Workday Hours Secretaries — Full-time Secretaries work 5-8 hour days per week
Full-time Secretaries shall work five (5), eight (8) hour days per week, inclusive of lunch. The Central Junior High secretaries shall work 8 hours a day for 195 days. K-5 secretaries shall work 8 hours a day for 190 days.