Other
Adoption Leave — 30 days notice for adoption leave request
A teacher desiring leave as a result of becoming an adoptive parent shall notify the Superintendent or his/her designee, in writing, upon the initiation of such adoption proceedings. A request for adoption leave shall be made in writing to the superintendent at least thirty (30) days prior to expected commencement of leave.
Other
Agreement Duration — Agreement effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030
This Agreement shall become effective on July 1, 2025, and shall continue in effect until June 30, 2030.
Other
Agreement Term — July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025
This Agreement shall become effective on July 1, 2021, and shall continue in effect until June 30, 2025.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available at Step 3; arbitrator selected from American Arbitration Association roster; decision final and binding
grievance may proceed to binding arbitration. Association shall submit joint request to American Arbitration Association. Arbitrator selected by two parties from AAA roster. Decision of arbitrator shall be final and binding.
Other
Association Budget Access — Upon request, Board will provide President of Association with copy of Adopted Budget and Annual Financial Report.
Upon request, the Board will provide the President of the Association with a copy of the Adopted Budget and the Annual Financial Report.
Other
Association Building Use — Association has right to reasonable use of school buildings, provided areas not previously booked; prior notice of at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance; no interruption of educational program.
The Association shall have the right to reasonable use of school buildings, provided the areas have not been previously booked; prior notice has been given to the Superintendent at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting; and there is no interruption of the educational program.
Other
Association Bulletin Board — District shall designate at least one (1) bulletin board in each building for Association use in posting official notices and matters of Association concern.
The District shall designate at least one (1) bulletin board in each building for use by the Association in posting official notices of its activities and matters of Association concern.
Leave
Association Leave — Aggregate ten (10) Association days per year for representatives to attend local, state, or national conferences without loss of salary or benefits
The Association shall be granted an aggregate of ten (10) Association days per year. Written notice of Association leave shall be submitted to the Superintendent by the Association President not less than five (5) days prior.
Leave
Association Leave Days — Association shall be granted an aggregate of eight (8) Association days per year for representatives to attend local, state or national conferences.
The Association shall be granted an aggregate of eight (8) Association days per year. Written notice of Association leave shall be submitted to the Superintendent by the Association President no less ten (10) days prior to the date the leave is to commence.
Other
Association Meeting Minutes — President of Association shall be given one (1) copy of minutes of all Board meetings within two (2) days after they have been approved.
The President of the Association shall be given one (1) copy of the minutes of all Board meetings within two (2) days after they have been approved.
Other
Association Rights Notification — President of Association shall be given written notification, including agenda or purpose of all regular and special Board meetings at same time Board members are notified.
The President of the Association shall be given written notification, including agenda or purpose of all regular and special meetings of the Board at the same time Board members are notified.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $28.35 per hour
Step 30, 2025-2026: $28.35 hourly rate
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $18.38 per hour
Step 1, 2025-2026: $18.38 hourly rate
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — All steps beyond 32 will increase by 1.75% on cell including step movements for longevity pay
all steps beyond 32 will increase by 1.75% on cell including step movements. When/if the salary matrix changes the employee will move to the new salary matrix.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Base salary 2027-2028
Base: $46,779.88
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — $19.50 per hour (no change)
Nurse Paraprofessional Step 1: 2023-2024 $19.50, 2024-2025 $19.50
Leave
Bereavement Days — 4 days of bereavement leave for death of immediate family member
Staff will receive four (4) days of bereavement leave to be utilized for needs associated with the death of a parent, spouse, domestic partner, stepparent, stepchild, brother, sister, child, grandparent, grandchild, parent-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, uncle, and legal guardian.
Compensation
Bus Driver Minimum Hours — All bus drivers shall be paid a minimum of two (2) hours for all regularly scheduled bus routes; summer school, before-school program and after-school program routes shall be considered regular routes.
All bus drivers shall be paid a minimum of two (2) hours for all regularly scheduled bus routes. Summer school, before-school program and after-school program routes shall be considered 'regular' routes with respect to pay and the two-hour minimum.
Other
Call In Pay Minimum — Minimum 2 hours pay if called in; 1 hour pay if school cancels after start of regular work day
If an employee is called in to work by their supervisor, they shall be paid for a minimum of two (2) hours. If employees report and school is cancelled after the start of their regular work day, they shall be paid a minimum of one (1) hour pay.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Bus drivers minimum 2 hours pay for regularly scheduled routes; summer, before-school, and after-school routes considered regular
All bus drivers shall be paid a minimum of two (2) hours for all regularly scheduled bus routes. Summer school, before-school program, and after-school program routes shall be considered 'regular' routes with respect to pay and the two-hour minimum.
Other
Cook Promotion Bonus — Salary increase if Cook substitutes for or is promoted to Head Cook
Should a Cook substitute for or be promoted to Head Cook, her/his salary will be increased $1.75/hour for the life of the agreement.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board shall establish a group dental plan at no cost to the Board
The Board shall establish a group dental plan at no cost to the Board.
Other
Disciplinary Notice Days — Administration shall mail copy of disciplinary/evaluative materials within 15 working days
When any written documentation of a disciplinary or evaluative nature, and not specifically exempt from review by statute is added to, or changed in, the personnel file of an employee, the administration shall mail a copy of the same to the employee within fifteen (15) working days.
Other
Discipline Just Cause Required — An employee may be discharged and/or suspended only with just cause; grounds include drunkenness, intoxicating beverages, controlled/illegal drugs, dishonesty, insubordination, incompetence or negligence.
An employee may be discharged and/or suspended only with just cause. Grounds for discharge and/or suspension shall include, but not be limited to, drunkenness or drinking or carrying intoxicating beverages on the job, possession or use of any controlled and/or illegal drug, dishonesty, insubordination, incompetence or negligence in the performance of duties.
Other
Discipline Progressive — Disciplinary action is progressive except for gross misconduct. Sequence: Verbal warning (documented); Written warning/reprimand; 1-5 day suspension without pay; Discharge
Disciplinary action will be progressive except for gross misconduct. The sequence and necessity for the following steps will be determined by the Superintendent: 1. Verbal warning 2. Written warning or reprimand 3. 1-day to 5-day suspension without pay 4. Discharge
Other
Discrimination Protection — No discrimination against employees based on race, creed, religion, national origin, color, marital status, age, sex, or participation in Association activities
The employer and the Association will not discriminate against any employee for reason of race, creed, religion, national origin, color, marital status, age, sex, or for his/her participation in Association activities.
Other
Dues Deduction Authorization — Bargaining unit members may sign authorization for continual dues deduction; revocable between September 1-15 each year
Any member of the bargaining unit who is a member or has applied for membership in the Association shall sign and deliver to the Board an authorization for continual dues deduction. A continual authorization shall remain in effect unless the employee revokes such authorization in writing between September 1 and September 15 of any year.
Other
Early Dismissal No Loss Pay — Teacher assistants suffer no loss of pay for 1.5 days due to early dismissals
All teacher assistants will work the first day of teacher attendance and will suffer no loss of pay for one (1) day and one-half (1/2) day due to early dismissals.
Other
Employee Representative Right — Employee may have Association representative present if required to appear before Board or any Board Committee on matters affecting employment or salary; entitled to representative at supervisor/principal/superintendent meeting that could result in written reprimand or worse
When an employee is required to appear before the Board or any Board Committee concerning any matter which could adversely affect that employee's position of employment, the employee shall be entitled to have a personal representative present.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Employees evaluated at least once every two years by immediate supervisor who is not a bargaining unit member
Employees will be evaluated at least once every two years by the employee's most immediate supervisor who is not a bargaining unit member.
Leave
Family Medical Leave Act — All employees in Bargaining Unit covered by Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, amended
All employees in the Bargaining Unit (who are eligible) will be covered by all provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, amended.
Other
Field Trip Minimum Pay — Minimum payment for field trip is 2 hours at appropriate rate
The minimum amount paid for a field trip (Extra Trips) is two (2) hours at the appropriate regular or overtime rate.
Compensation
Food Handler License Reimbursement — All cooks shall be reimbursed the fee for initial and/or timely renewal license upon submittal of documentation or confirmation.
All cooks shall be reimbursed the fee for the initial and/or timely renewal license upon submittal of a copy of the documentation or confirmation of said food handler license.
Evaluation
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: informal resolution, written grievance to supervisor, Superintendent review, binding arbitration
STEP 1: Free and informal communications. STEP 2: Written grievance to immediate supervisor. STEP 3: Superintendent review. STEP 4: Binding arbitration if not resolved at step three.
Other
Head Cook Stipend — Head Cook stipend at EHS
Head Custodian/Head Cook Stipend (per hour): EHS $2.50; EJHS $2.35; CENTRAL $2.25; SOUTH SIDE $1.50; ELC $1.50; EAST SIDE $1.50 (all years 2021-2025)
Other
Head Custodian Stipend — Head Custodian stipend at EHS
Head Custodian/Head Cook Stipend (per hour): EHS $2.50; EJHS $2.35; CENTRAL $2.25; SOUTH SIDE $1.50; ELC $1.50; EAST SIDE $1.50 (all years 2021-2025)
Insurance
Health Family Premium — 2025-2026: Board contribution $1100 for Family coverage
2025 - 2026 Family $1100
Insurance
Health Indiv Plus One Premium — Board contribution toward individual plus one health insurance coverage
Payment will be made in accordance with the following schedule: Individual $632, Ind. +1 $639, Family $822
Insurance
Health Insurance One Time Bonus 2021 — District pays one-time, separate payment toward health insurance costs as of September 1, 2021
District will pay a one-time, separate payment to each employee paying towards health insurance costs as of September 1st of each year of contract as listed below: 2021 $175.00
Insurance
Health Insurance One Time Bonus 2022 — District pays one-time, separate payment toward health insurance costs as of September 1, 2022
District will pay a one-time, separate payment to each employee paying towards health insurance costs as of September 1st of each year of contract as listed below: 2022 $225.00
Insurance
Health Insurance One Time Bonus 2023 — District pays one-time, separate payment toward health insurance costs as of September 1, 2023
District will pay a one-time, separate payment to each employee paying towards health insurance costs as of September 1st of each year of contract as listed below: 2023 $275.00
Insurance
Health Insurance One Time Bonus 2024 — District pays one-time, separate payment toward health insurance costs as of September 1, 2024
District will pay a one-time, separate payment to each employee paying towards health insurance costs as of September 1st of each year of contract as listed below: 2024 $275.00
Insurance
Health Single Premium — $1,100 per month employer contribution
2025 - 2026: $1,100 / month. 2026 - 2027: $1,125 / month. 2027 - 2028: $1,150 / month. The employer shall contribute the amounts listed above on behalf of each employee choosing coverage of health insurance from those options available under the District's plan(s), not to exceed the cost of the plan.
Other
Holiday Count 12mo — Twelve (12) month employees receive 12 paid holidays
Twelve (12) month employees shall receive the following paid holidays: New Year's Eve Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, and Christmas Day.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Not applicable for support staff
Insurance
Insurance Payroll Deductions — Twelve-month employees' insurance contributions deducted in 26 equal installments starting with first full pay in September; other employees' contributions deducted in 18 equal installments starting with first full pay period in September.
Twelve (12) month employees' insurance contributions shall be deducted in twenty-six (26) equal installments starting with the first full pay in September. All other employee insurance contributions for the year shall be deducted in 18 equal installments starting with the first full pay period in September.
Other
Involuntary Transfer Notice — Minimum 10 working days notice for involuntary transfer
The administration shall provide affected employee(s) and the Association written notice of the proposed involuntary transfer a minimum of ten working days before an involuntary transfer becomes effective, unless an emergency arises.
Leave
Jury Duty — Employees summoned to jury duty paid full salary for each working day of absence; jury duty fee waived if employee is witness against District or its representatives or result of legal actions by labor organizations
Any employee summoned to jury duty or issued a court subpoena shall be paid full salary for each working day of absence, provided the employee pays the District the jury fee or witness fee.
Leave
Jury Duty Paid — Any employee summoned to jury duty or issued a court subpoena shall be paid full salary for each working day of absence, provided the employee pays the District the jury fee or witness fee.
Any employee summoned to jury duty or issued a court subpoena shall be paid full salary for each working day of absence, provided the employee pays the District the jury fee or witness fee.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Horizontal movement on salary schedule upon completion of approved coursework from recognized, certified institution
The teacher shall consult with the Superintendent prior to enrollment in a program of coursework resulting in an advanced degree, to explain the benefit the coursework will have for the School District's education program.
Leave
Leave — Professional Leave: One (1) day per year with prior approval of Superintendent for professional improvement. Professional Development Leave will be paid leave days for the employee.
With the approval of the Superintendent, members of the bargaining unit may be permitted one (1) day of leave per year which will contribute to the staff member's professional improvement. These days may be used for any professional purpose, including but not limited to viewing of other school district's techniques or programs, conferences, workshops or seminars conducted by colleges, universities, state agencies, or private consultant groups.
Leave
Leave Of Absence — Leaves of absence for up to one (1) year may be granted for child-rearing, military service, unforeseen disabling illness/accidents, other acceptable reasons, or service as State/National Association officer; written request required two months in advance except emergencies
Leaves of absence for up to one (1) year may be granted by the Board to bargaining unit employees. Except in cases of emergency, a written request for leave shall be made two (2) months in advance.
Leave
Leave Professional Development — One (1) day of professional leave per year for professional improvement; reimbursement up to $150.00 for fees and costs; cumulative amount not to exceed $2,000 per year for all bargaining unit members
members of the bargaining unit may be permitted one (1) day of leave per year, which will contribute to the staff member's professional improvement. The Unit will reimburse registration fees, travel, meals, and related expenses. Professional Development Leave days will be paid leave days for the employee.
Insurance
Life Insurance — Board provides group life insurance policy for each full-time employee in amount of $10,000 with annual premium not to exceed $40.00 per employee per year.
The Board will provide and pay for a group life insurance policy for each full time employee (as defined in 10.2) in the sum of $10,000 with the annual premium for each employee not to exceed $40.00 per year.
Insurance
Life Insurance Amount — $10,000 group life insurance policy
The Board will provide and pay for a group life insurance policy for each full-time employee (as defined in 10.2) in the sum of $10,000, with the annual premium for each employee not to exceed $40.00 per year.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $107,219.41
Step 32, MS lane, 2028-2029 salary schedule shows $107,219.41 for top step Master's degree
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $50,004.94
Step 1, MS lane, 2028-2029 salary schedule shows $50,004.94 for Master's degree minimum entry
Other
Maternity Leave — Up to 12 weeks parental leave or maternity leave, possibly paid
An employee who is pregnant shall be allowed to work as long as she is capable of performing the duties of her job. A request for a maternity leave shall be made in writing to the Superintendent at least thirty (30) days prior to expected commencement of leave.
Compensation
Meal Reimbursement — Breakfast reimbursed at actual cost not to exceed $12.00; Lunch not to exceed $15.00; Dinner not to exceed $20.00; meals on extra trips reimbursed at actual cost
Meals incurred on extra trips will be reimbursed at actual cost, including tip, not to exceed the following: Breakfast $12.00 Lunch $15.00 Dinner $20.00
Other
Mileage Reimbursement — Employees shall be paid mileage reimbursement at the rate approved by the IRS for all approved mileage
Employees shall be paid mileage reimbursement at the rate approved by the Internal Revenue Service for all approved mileage to perform their assigned duties.