Grievance
Arbitration Binding — true — final and binding arbitration under AAA voluntary labor arbitration rules
The Union or the Board may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration under the voluntary labor arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties and grievant(s).
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Group A maximum hourly rate for 2025-2026
Group A $20.25 10% $33.50 for 2025-2026
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Group A minimum hourly rate for 2025-2026
Group A $20.25 10% $33.50 for 2025-2026
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 5% increase to hourly rate of pay for 2025-2026
For the 2025-2026 year PSRP in Group A and Group B will receive a 5% increase to their current rate of pay.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 3.5% increase to current rate of pay for 2026-2027
For the 2026-2027 year PSRP in Group A and Group B will receive a 3.5% increase to their current rate of pay.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 3.5% increase to hourly rate of pay for 2027-2028
For the 2027-2028 year PSRP in Group A and Group B will receive a 3.5% increase to their current rate of pay.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr4 — $1.00 increase for all classifications
For the 2025-2026 school year, hourly wages will be increased by $1.00 for all classifications.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Three days per occurrence for bereavement leave
Three (3) days per occurrence with pay may be allowed for bereavement leave when necessary to attend a funeral of a member of the immediate family.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — The school year consists of 177 pupil attendance days, 4 institute days, 10 hours of parent/teacher conference time (counting as 1 teacher work day), and 5 snow/emergency days, totaling 182 teacher attendance days.
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The school year shall consist of one hundred seventy-seven (177) pupil attendance days, four (4) institute days fixed in the calendar, ten (10) hours of parent/Teacher conference time outside of the school day, which will count as one (1) additional Teacher work day, and five (5) snow or emergency days.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Article IX addresses Fringe Benefits but specific dental coverage details are not provided in the excerpt.
ARTICLE IX: Fringe Benefits
Workday
Early Childhood Professional Day Length — Early Childhood teachers professional day is at most 7 hours and 5 minutes long.
The standard professional day for early childhood Teachers shall be at most seven (7) hours and five (5) minutes long.
Workday
Elementary Professional Day Length — Elementary (K-5) teachers professional day is at most 7 hours and 15 minutes long, including a 30-minute duty-free lunch.
The standard professional day for elementary Teachers shall be at most seven (7) hours and fifteen (15) minutes long, including a thirty (30) minute duty free lunch.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee shares 20% of Blue Advantage HMO premium for employee only coverage 7/1/25-12/31/25
Blue Advantage Employee Only 94% [Board pays], 7/1/25-12/31/25 80% [employee share implied]
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Non-probationary employees evaluated annually by May 1st
Non-probationary employees will be evaluated annually, by May 1st.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Seven-step grievance procedure: informal, Step II through principal, Step III formal written, Step IV superintendent, Step V mediation, Step VI board hearing, Step VII arbitration
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Step I - Informal; Step II; Step III; Step IV; Step V mediation; Step VI Board hearing; Step VII arbitration
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board contribution percentages for single coverage vary by plan and year; 94% (Blue Advantage), 88% (HSA PPO) 7/1/25-12/31/25, 80% (HSA PPO) 1/1/26-12/31/26, 70% (HSA PPO) starting 1/1/27, or PPO1 plan
The Board will contribute the below listed percentages of the monthly premium for hospitalization, surgical and major medical insurance under the Plan(s) provided by the District: Blue Advantage 94%, HSA PPO 88% 7/1/25-12/31/25, 80% 1/1/26-12/31/26, 70% starting 1/1/27
Workday
High School Instructional Periods — High school teachers are assigned 5 instructional class periods, 1 duty-free lunch, 1 teacher-directed planning period, and 1 supervision/support period on an 8-period day.
High school Teachers shall be assigned five (5) instructional class periods, one (1) duty-free lunch period, one (1) Teacher-directed planning period, and one (1) supervision/support period that is assigned for the equivalent of one (1) semester per year.
Workday
High School Professional Day Length — High school teachers professional day is at most 7 hours and 46 minutes long.
The standard professional day for high school Teachers shall be at most seven (7) hours and forty-six (46) minutes long.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — HSA contribution for employee only coverage: $1,100 annually
employees who choose the Health Savings Account (HSA) PPO plan shall receive an annual HSA contribution from the Board on January 20th Employee Only $1,100
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Middle school teachers have student contact time not exceeding 255 minutes per day. Elementary teachers follow a 7 hours 15 minutes professional day. High school teachers have a 7 hours 46 minutes professional day with specific period structures.
Student contact time for middle school Teachers shall not exceed two hundred fifty five (255) minutes per day. Student contact time includes instructional class periods and student support time.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Section 8.3 addresses Lane Change but the specific language permitting or restricting horizontal movement is not provided in the excerpt.
Section 8.3 - Lane Change
Other
Life Insurance Coverage — Group Term Life Insurance of $21,000 with additional $21,000 insurance for accidental death and dismemberment
The Board will provide Group Term Life Insurance for eligible employees in the amount of $21,000 with additional $21,000 insurance for accidental death and dismemberment.
Other
Longevity Stipend 10 Years — After 10 years of full-time service, employee receives $600 annual stipend each June following hire anniversary
An employee who has completed ten (10) years of full-time service to the District shall receive a stipend of $600 each June following the hire anniversary date.
Other
Longevity Stipend 10yr — Longevity stipend of $600 at 10 years of service
An employee who has completed ten (10) years of full-time service to the District shall receive a stipend of $600 each June following the hire anniversary date.
Other
Longevity Stipend 14 Years — After 14 years of full-time service, employee receives $850 annual stipend each June following hire anniversary
An employee who has completed fourteen (14) years of full-time service to the District shall receive a stipend of $850 each June following the hire anniversary date.
Other
Longevity Stipend 14yr — Longevity stipend of $850 at 14 years of service
An employee who has completed fourteen (14) years of full-time service to the District shall receive a stipend of $850 each June following the hire anniversary date.
Other
Longevity Stipend 19 Years — After 19 years of full-time service, employee receives $1,000 annual stipend each June following hire anniversary
An employee who has completed nineteen (19) years of full-time service to the District shall receive a stipend of $1,000 each June following the hire anniversary date.
Other
Longevity Stipend 19yr — Longevity stipend of $1,000 at 19 years of service
An employee who has completed nineteen (19) years of full-time service to the District shall receive a stipend of $1,000 each June following the hire anniversary date.
Other
Longevity Stipend 24 Years — After 24 years of full-time service, employee receives $1,350 annual stipend each June following hire anniversary
An employee who has completed twenty-four (24) years of full-time service to the District shall receive a stipend of $1,350 each June following the hire anniversary date.
Other
Longevity Stipend 24yr — Longevity stipend of $1,350 at 24 years of service
An employee who has completed twenty-four (24) years of full-time service to the District shall receive a stipend of $1,350 each June following the hire anniversary date.
Other
Mentor Stipend Experienced Teacher — Mentors receive $1,500 for working with each teacher new to the District but with teaching experience elsewhere.
Mentors shall receive a stipend total of $2,000 for working with each Teacher new to the profession, or $1,500 for working with each Teacher new to the District but with teaching experience elsewhere.
Other
Mentor Stipend New Teacher — Mentors receive $2,000 for working with each teacher new to the profession. Eighty percent (80%) paid in first year, twenty percent (20%) in second year.
Mentors shall receive a stipend total of $2,000 for working with each Teacher new to the profession, or $1,500 for working with each Teacher new to the District but with teaching experience elsewhere.
Workday
Middle School Max Student Contact — Student contact time for middle school teachers shall not exceed 255 minutes per day, including instructional class periods and student support time.
Student contact time for middle school Teachers shall not exceed two hundred fifty five (255) minutes per day. Student contact time includes instructional class periods and student support time.
Workday
Middle School Professional Day Length — Middle school teachers professional day is at most 7 hours and 30 minutes long, including a 30-minute duty-free lunch.
The standard professional day for middle school Teachers shall be at most seven (7) hours and thirty (30) minutes long, including a thirty (30) minute duty-free lunch.
Other
Normal Workweek Hours — Normal workweek shall not exceed 40 hours
The normal workweek shall not exceed forty (40) hours.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — One-time stipend for early retirement program participants
Any custodian accepted into the retirement program will receive a one-time stipend of $500.
Other
Overtime Rate Multiplier — Overtime rate is 1.5 times regular rate for hours exceeding 40 per week
The overtime rate shall be one and one-half (1½) times the regular rate and is applicable only to hours of work in excess of forty (40) hours actually worked per week.
Other
Overtime Threshold — All regular duty work performed in excess of 40 hours per week must have prior administrator approval and is paid at 1.5 times regular rate
All regular duty work performed in excess of forty (40) hours per week must have the prior approval of an Administrator. The overtime rate shall be one and one-half (1½) times the regular rate.
Leave
Parent Conference Hours — Parent/Teacher conference time totals 10 hours outside of the school day, which counts as 1 additional teacher work day. Evening sessions last at most 4.5 hours, daytime sessions at most 8 hours.
ten (10) hours of parent/Teacher conference time outside of the school day, which will count as one (1) additional Teacher work day
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Ten-month employees receive 4 days; twelve-month employees receive 5 days
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Ten-month employees are entitled to four (4) days of paid leave for personal business. Twelve (12) month employees are entitled to five (5) days
Other
Probationary Period Months — Newly hired employees shall be on probation for a minimum of one year with evaluations at 45, 90, and 180 work days; may be extended up to 90 additional days
All newly hired employees shall be on probation for a minimum of one year. The probationary period shall include informal written evaluation by the employee's supervisor after 45 work days of employment and a final written evaluation during the first 90 work days and again within the first 180 work days.
Other
Retirement Benefit 10 19yr — Retirement stipend of $1,350 for 10-19 years of service (age 55+)
For 10-19 years of continuous service in the District, a $1,350 stipend included in the last salary payment.
Other
Retirement Benefit 20yr — Retirement stipend of $2,250 for minimum 20 years of service (age 55+)
For a minimum of 20 years' continuous service in the District, a $2,250 stipend included in the last salary payment.
Other
Retirement Benefit 25yr — Retirement stipend of $3,750 for 25 or more years of service (age 55+)
PSRPs with 25 or more years of continuous service in the District will receive a $3,750 stipend included in the last salary payment.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board picks up employee IMRF contribution; gross earnings are reduced by employee contribution amount that Board pays on behalf of employee
The gross earnings of each employee subject to IMRF shall be reduced by an amount equal to the amount of the employee contributions which the Board hereby agrees to pick-up and pay to the IMRF on behalf of each such employee.
Other
Retirement Stipend 10 19 Years — Retirement stipend for 10-19 years of continuous service (age 55+)
For 10-19 years of continuous service in the District, a $1,350 stipend included in the last salary payment.
Other
Retirement Stipend 20 Years — Retirement stipend for minimum 20 years of continuous service (age 55+)
For a minimum of 20 years' continuous service in the District, a $2,250 stipend included in the last salary payment.
Other
Retirement Stipend 25 Years — Retirement stipend for 25 or more years of continuous service (age 55+)
PSRPs with 25 or more years of continuous service in the District will receive a $3,750 stipend included in the last salary payment.
Retirement
Retirement System — IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) for classified/support staff
Employees shall also participate in IMRF provided that they satisfy all the requirements for IMRF participation
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Laid-off employees placed on recall list for one calendar year from beginning of following school term
Employees who are laid-off under this Section 9.3 shall be placed on a recall list for one (1) calendar year from the beginning of the following school term
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Two compensation groups: Group A and Group B
Group A and Group B categories with separate minimum, factor, and maximum rates established in Appendix A.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Nine classifications (I through IX) with varying step structures
WAGE APPENDIX showing Classifications I through IX with start/minimum and maximum rates
Other
Shift Premium Second — 1% premium for second shift
Second Shift Premium 1% effective 7/1/2010
Other
Shift Premium Third — 3% premium for third shift
Third Shift Premium: 3%
Leave
Sick Days Annual — New hires receive 10 days upon hire starting 2025-2026; returning employees Year 2-14: 12 days, Year 15+: 13 days
Starting with the 2025-2026 school year, new hires will receive ten (10) days upon hire. Returning employees shall be entitled to: Years 2-14 12 days, 15+ 13 days
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Maximum accumulated sick leave of 240 days or the maximum accumulated sick leave allowable for transfer as service credit with IMRF, whichever is greater
Unused sick leave may accumulate to a maximum of not less than two hundred forty (240) days or the maximum accumulated sick leave allowable for transfer as service credit with the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), whichever is greater.
Other
Special Education Compensation — Special Education Teachers, School Social Workers, Speech/Language Pathologists, and School Psychologists receive 8 hours total each year outside the school day, compensated at the currently bargained rate.
Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, and High School Special Education Teachers, School Social Workers, Speech/Language Pathologists, and School Psychologists: Eight (8) hours total each year
Compensation
Step Increase — Section 8.2 addresses Vertical Advancement on Salary Schedule but the specific percentage is not provided in the excerpt.
Section 8.2 -Vertical Advancement on Salary Schedule
Other
Union Release Time — Union President provided with 20 hours release time per month
The Union President will be provided with release time, totaling twenty (20) hours a month.
Insurance
Vision Coverage — Article IX addresses Fringe Benefits but specific vision coverage details are not provided in the excerpt.
ARTICLE IX: Fringe Benefits