Other
Agreement Duration — Three year agreement retroactive to July 1, 2024, effective through June 30, 2027, with automatic monthly renewal thereafter
This agreement is retroactive to July 1, 2024, effective the date ratified by both parties and shall be a three (3) year agreement. Agreement shall remain in full force and effect through June 30, 2027, and automatically renew month to month
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association
Such arbitration shall follow the rules of the American Arbitration Association or shall be limited to the jurisdiction set forth by Illinois law for arbitration. Any decision rendered by the arbitrator within his jurisdiction to make shall be binding upon both parties.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Step 18 Bachelor's degree
Step 18: $81,278 Annual
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Step 1 Bachelor's degree
Step 1: $48,044 Annual
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — All school nurses holding a Type 73 Certificate with the School Nurse Endorsement who are presently employed or newly employed shall be placed on the professional salary scale which is commensurate with the current teachers' salary scale.
All school nurses holding a Type 73 Certificate with the School Nurse Endorsement who are presently employed or newly employed shall be placed on the professional salary scale commensurate with the current teachers' salary scale.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4.5% increase from 2024-25 salary schedules
the 2025-26 (FY2026) salary schedules shall reflect an annual increase of four and one-half percent (4.50%) from the 2024-25 salary schedules
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Four and one-quarter percent (4.25%) increase from 2025-2026
The 2026-2027 (FY2027) non-certified salary schedule shall reflect an annual increase of four and one-quarter percent (4.25%) from the 2025-2026 non-certified salary schedule.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Vacation accrual for 12-month employees: 2 weeks earned at 2.5 days/quarter; 3 weeks for 3+ years continuous employment; 4 weeks for 5+ years
All twelve month employees shall receive two (2) weeks vacation with pay earned at the rate of two (2) and one-half (1/2) days per quarter. All employees with 3 years continuous employ shall receive three (3) weeks vacation with full pay earned at rate of three (3) and three-quarters (3/4) days per quarter.
Compensation
Bus Monitor Yr1 Max — Bus Monitor Step 18 hourly rate FY2025
Bus Monitor FY2025 Step 18: $19.82 hourly
Compensation
Bus Monitor Yr1 Min — Bus Monitor Step 1 hourly rate FY2025
Bus Monitor FY2025 Step 1: $16.43 hourly
Compensation
Bus Monitor Yr2 Max — Bus Monitor Step 18 hourly rate FY2026
Bus Monitor FY2026 Step 18: $20.72 hourly
Compensation
Bus Monitor Yr2 Min — Bus Monitor Step 1 hourly rate FY2026
Bus Monitor FY2026 Step 1: $17.17 hourly
Compensation
Bus Monitor Yr3 Max — Bus Monitor Step 18 hourly rate FY2027
Bus Monitor FY2027 Step 18: $21.60 hourly
Compensation
Bus Monitor Yr3 Min — Bus Monitor Step 1 hourly rate FY2027
Bus Monitor FY2027 Step 1: $17.90 hourly
Compensation
Class Covering Full Class — The compensation for covering classes when no substitute is available shall be $160.00 for a full class
The compensation for covering classes when no substitute is available shall be: 1) Full class $160.00 2) One-half class $ 80.00 3) One-fourth class $ 40.00 4) Covering for partial days shall be at the rate of $40.00 per hour.
Compensation
Class Covering Half Class — The compensation for covering classes when no substitute is available shall be $80.00 for one-half class
The compensation for covering classes when no substitute is available shall be: 1) Full class $160.00 2) One-half class $ 80.00 3) One-fourth class $ 40.00 4) Covering for partial days shall be at the rate of $40.00 per hour.
Compensation
Class Covering Quarter Class — The compensation for covering classes when no substitute is available shall be $40.00 for one-fourth class
The compensation for covering classes when no substitute is available shall be: 1) Full class $160.00 2) One-half class $ 80.00 3) One-fourth class $ 40.00 4) Covering for partial days shall be at the rate of $40.00 per hour.
Workday
Class Load Secondary Max — Middle school and senior high school teachers shall not be scheduled to teach more than five (5) classes per day for 2024-2025
For the 2024-2025 school year, middle school and senior high school teachers shall not be scheduled to teach more than five (5) classes per day except as outlined in Article V, Section 4C.
Workday
Class Load Secondary Max Future — Senior high school teachers shall not be scheduled to teach more than six (6) classes per day effective 2025-2026, with 48-minute maximum class period and 145 student daily maximum
senior high school teachers shall not be scheduled to teach more than six (6) classes per day (with a class-period maximum of 48 minutes and a daily maximum assigned load of 145 students)
Compensation
Class Size 68 Max — Maximum class size in 6-8 shall be twenty-seven
Effective with the 2024-2025 school year and for the term of this agreement thereafter, maximum class size in PK shall be twenty (20), K-5 shall be twenty-two (22), 6-8 shall be twenty-seven (27), and 9-12 shall be twenty-nine (29).
Compensation
Class Size 912 Max — Maximum class size in 9-12 shall be twenty-nine
Effective with the 2024-2025 school year and for the term of this agreement thereafter, maximum class size in PK shall be twenty (20), K-5 shall be twenty-two (22), 6-8 shall be twenty-seven (27), and 9-12 shall be twenty-nine (29).
Compensation
Class Size K5 Max — Maximum class size in K-5 shall be twenty-two
Effective with the 2024-2025 school year and for the term of this agreement thereafter, maximum class size in PK shall be twenty (20), K-5 shall be twenty-two (22), 6-8 shall be twenty-seven (27), and 9-12 shall be twenty-nine (29).
Compensation
Class Size Pk Max — Maximum class size in PK shall be twenty
Effective with the 2024-2025 school year and for the term of this agreement thereafter, maximum class size in PK shall be twenty (20), K-5 shall be twenty-two (22), 6-8 shall be twenty-seven (27), and 9-12 shall be twenty-nine (29).
Compensation
Co Curricular Athletic Compensation — Participation in athletic events such as ticket taking, ticket selling or any other job a bargaining unit member must handle at an athletic event, shall be compensated at a flat rate of seventy dollars per session
Participation in athletic events such as ticket taking, ticket selling or any other job a bargaining unit member must handle at an athletic event, shall be compensated at a flat rate of seventy dollars ($70.00) per session at the senior high level and the middle school level.
Other
Computer Tech Professional Development — Computer techs shall receive at least two professional development sessions or be provided the opportunity to attend a minimum of two workshops related to their duties
Computer techs shall receive at least two (2) professional development sessions or be provided the opportunity to attend a minimum of two (2) workshops related to their duties. This requirement may be satisfied by any combination of two events that occur inside or outside of the School District.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 12 month employees work on twelve (12) month basis; 10 month employees work on ten (10) month basis
Custodians, utility maintenance technicians, utility maintenance foreman, plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, and warehousemen employees covered by this Agreement shall work on a twelve (12) month basis. Security guards, school safety officers, bus monitors, personal care aides, auxiliary aides and behavior aides shall work on a ten (10) month basis.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Maximum dental benefit $2,000 per calendar year; $2,000 lifetime for orthodontic and periodontal
Maximum Benefit $2,000 per calendar year; Maximum Orthodontic Benefit $2,000 per lifetime; Maximum Periodontal Benefit $2,000 per lifetime.
Compensation
Department Head Compensation Middle School — Department heads at the middle school level shall receive compensation of $1,200 per year
The department heads at the senior high school level shall receive compensation of $1,800 per year and the department heads at the middle school level shall receive compensation of $1,200 per year for extra work required as outlined.
Compensation
Department Head Compensation Senior High — Department heads at the senior high school level shall receive compensation of $1,800 per year
The department heads at the senior high school level shall receive compensation of $1,800 per year and the department heads at the middle school level shall receive compensation of $1,200 per year for extra work required as outlined.
Other
Drug Testing — Drug/alcohol testing permitted upon reasonable suspicion based on behavioral observations
District shall conduct drug or alcohol testing upon reasonable suspicion. 'Reasonable suspicion' defined as belief based on behavioral observations sufficient to lead prudent person to suspect employee under influence
Other
Dues Checkoff — Upon written authorization, Board shall deduct monthly Union dues and forward to Union
Upon written authorization by employees covered by this Agreement, the Board shall deduct from the employee's pay the monthly Union Dues for members of General Service Employees Union, Local 382, and forward same each month to the Union.
Compensation
Elementary Class Doubling Compensation Full — Elementary class covering compensation when no substitute is available: Full class $160.00
The compensation for covering classes when no substitute is available shall be: 1) Full class $160.00
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Before 9:00 a.m., supervisors will notify each teacher they expect to see specifying as nearly as possible, time of day, and topic of visitation; provided, however, that no such notice is required for informal observations
Before 9:00 a.m., supervisors will notify each teacher they expect to see specifying as nearly as possible, time of day, and topic of visitation; provided, however, that no such notice is required for informal observations under 23 III.
Other
Expenditure Notification — Union president notified of planned expenditures within ten (10) days after being reported to Board
All expenditures planned for School District 189, East St. Louis, Illinois for each school fiscal year, shall be itemized and the amount of planned expenditures shown; the president of the Union shall be notified of such planned expenditures within ten (10) days after being reported to the Board.
Compensation
Extra Classes Hourly Rate — The pay rate for extra classes will be $40.00 per hour
Teachers shall be paid at the rate of $40.00 per hour.
Other
Grade Levels Limit — Limitation of not more than three (3) different grade levels to be taught and no more than three (3) different lessons to be prepared for each day
Scheduling practices shall include as an important factor a limitation of not more than three (3) different grade levels to be taught and no more than three (3) different lessons to be prepared for each day.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: informal conference, principal/supervisor, superintendent, binding arbitration
STEP ONE: INFORMAL CONFERENCE...STEP TWO...STEP THREE...STEP FOUR: Within thirty (30) days after receiving the decision of the Superintendent or his/her designate, the Union may submit the grievance to binding arbitration
Other
Health Insurance Jury Duty — The School Board will reimburse any employee for the difference between his/her normal earnings and the amount received for jury services
The School Board will reimburse any employee for the difference between his/her normal earnings and the amount received for jury services, not including travel allowance for the time he/she was absent because of jury duty on showing by the employee of satisfactory evidence of the amount received for such notice.
Other
Health Safety Provisions — Cleanup kits, first aid kits, protective gear provided; Board and Local 382 abide by Federal OSHA guidelines
Cleanup kits, first aid kits and protective gear, shall be provided to employees as needed. Board and members of Local 382 agree to abide by all Federal OSHA guidelines for safety
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Dependent health care coverage available at 100% of the rate for 2024-2027
For the 2024-2027 school years, dependent health care coverage shall be available for each employee of the bargaining unit at a cost of 100% of the rate for such coverage.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Class size: maximum levels in PK shall be twenty, K-5 shall be twenty-two, 6-8 shall be twenty-seven, and 9-12 shall be twenty-nine
Effective with the 2024-2025 school year and for the term of this agreement thereafter, maximum class size in PK shall be twenty (20), K-5 shall be twenty-two (22), 6-8 shall be twenty-seven (27), and 9-12 shall be twenty-nine (29).
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Salary lane change payments shall begin with the first payment of the new school year for those who provide all required documentation on or before July 31st of the new school year
Salary lane change payments shall begin with the first payment of the new school year for those who provide all required documentation on or before July 31st of the new school year.
Other
Longevity Caps Certified — Annual increase shall not exceed 6% or maximum allowed by applicable law without employer contribution
A certified employee receiving longevity payments shall not have an annual increase in overall compensation in excess of six percent (6%), or the maximum allowed by applicable laws without employer contribution.
Other
Longevity Caps Noncertified — Annual increase shall not exceed 6% or maximum allowed by applicable law without employer contribution
A non-certified employee receiving longevity payments shall not have an annual increase in overall compensation in excess of six percent (6%), or the maximum allowed by applicable law without employer contribution.
Other
Longevity Max Payments — Non-certified bargaining unit members shall receive no more than four (4) longevity steps/payments
Non-certified bargaining unit members shall not lose longevity pay already accrued prior to this Agreement, provided that no non-certified bargaining unit member shall receive more than four (4) longevity steps/payments.
Workday
Lunch Period Minimum — Duty-free lunch period equal to regular school lunch period but not less than thirty (30) minutes for staff requiring 4+ hours attendance
All teachers whose duties require attendance for 4 or more clock hours shall be entitled to and be allowed a duty-free lunch period equal to the regular school lunch period but not less than thirty (30) minutes in each school day.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — Step L-4 Vocational (Master's equivalent)
L - 4: $83,264 Annual plus $7,476 TRS equals $90,540 Total
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $51,406 annual for Step 1
Step 1 Annual: $51,406
Other
Middle School Senior High Extra Class Rate — Middle School and Senior High teachers shall be paid at the rate of $40.00 per hour for extra classes
Teachers shall be paid at the rate of $40.00 per hour.
Other
New Employee List — Superintendent provides Union with list of all new employees not later than thirty (30) days after beginning of school year and monthly thereafter
the Superintendent will, not later than thirty (30) days after the beginning of the school year and on a monthly basis thereafter, provide the Union with a list of all new employees in the District and the school to which such employees are assigned.
Other
No Discrimination — No employee shall be coerced, intimidated, or discriminated against for exercise of rights guaranteed by Federal or State laws or agreement provisions
No employee shall be coerced, intimidated, or otherwise discriminated against for the exercise of rights guaranteed by Federal or State laws or the provisions of this Agreement
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Teacher aide with teaching or substitute teaching certificate serving as substitute teacher receives daily rate plus $75 per full day
A teacher aide with either a teaching certificate or substitute teaching certificate who serves as a substitute for a teacher in a class shall receive their daily rate of pay plus $75 per full day (pro-rated for partial day, as necessary) that the teacher aide serves as a substitute teacher.
Other
Open House Required Participation — It is required that teachers participate in an open house at the beginning of each school year, effective with the 2019-2020 school year. The District shall notify teachers of open house schedules at least 15 days before the start of the school year
It is required that teachers participate in an open house at the beginning of each school year, effective with the 2019-2020 school year. The District shall notify teachers of open house schedules at least 15 days before the start of the school year.
Compensation
Pay Error Correction Timeline — A check in the amount of the underpayment will be available to the employees of this bargaining unit no later than 12:00 noon of the second work day following the payroll date on which the error was made
A check in the amount of the underpayment will be available to the employees of this bargaining unit no later than 12:00 noon of the second work day following the payroll date on which the error was made, provided that any necessary changes in attendance records are authorized and verified in writing by the principal, or director who signed the attendance authorization which needs correction.
Other
Payroll Deduction Union Dues — District honors individually authorized union dues deduction forms in amounts certified by Union
The District shall honor employees' individually authorized deduction forms and shall make such deductions in the amounts certified by the Union for Union dues, assessments, or fees.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 2 days with full pay
Employees covered by this Agreement shall be granted two (2) days personal leave with full pay. Written notice shall be given by the employee to his or her supervisor one (1) day in advance.
Leave
Personal Leave Granted — Preference given to existing staff when filling vacancies
It is agreed that all staff employed in the district should receive some preference when filling vacancies for which they are qualified.
Other
Personnel File Review — Employee has right to inspect and receive copies of personnel file during regular working hours at employee's expense
Every employee, upon request to and in the presence of the record keeper shall have the right during regular working hours to inspect and receive copies of his/her own personnel file at the employee's expense
Other
Portable Buildings Restroom Facilities — All new portable buildings shall have complete restroom facilities
All new portable buildings shall have complete restroom facilities.
Workday
Psychologist Calendar Days — Effective with the 2024-2025 school year, psychologists shall work a 200-day calendar
Effective with the 2024-2025 school year, psychologists shall work a 200-day calendar. [NOTE: This change will not result in a reduction in the salary schedule.]