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Agreement Term — July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2023
This Agreement shall be effective July 1, 2019 and shall continue in effect until June 30, 2023.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration under American Arbitration Association rules
Council may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration under the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $76,481
Step 19 BA salary for 2024-2025 school year.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $44,925
Step 1 BA salary for 2024-2025 school year.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 6% salary increase
Off-schedule teachers receive the same percentage (6%) salary increase as teachers on schedule, as well as the appropriate salary adjustment for training and/or degree advancement.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 6% across-the-board raise inclusive of step increases
The salary schedules for 2024-2025 shall represent an across-the-board raise of 6% inclusive of step increases over the prior year.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 6% across-the-board raise inclusive of step increases
The salary schedules for 2025-2026 shall represent an across-the-board raise of 6% inclusive of step increases over the prior year.
Leave
Bereavement Days — 3 days per occurrence for immediate family death or 2-3 days for grandparents-in-law, aunts, uncles
In the case of a death in the immediate family as defined by the School Code of Illinois, or in the case of the death of grandparents-in-law, an aunt, or uncle, a teacher shall be given up to three (3) days per occurrence for the funeral planning and attendance with no loss of pay and no loss of sick or personal days.
Leave
Child Care Leave Paid Days — May use up to 60 days of paid sick leave toward 185 scheduled teacher work days for birth or adoption
For the birth or adoption of a child, a teacher may use no more than sixty (60) days of paid sick leave toward the 185 scheduled teacher work days. If requested, the teacher can use an additional thirty (30) days of unpaid leave toward the 185 scheduled teacher work days.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — School calendar days plus specified committee meetings
Teacher planning time shall be 200 minutes a week. It shall include a block of at least 30 consecutive minutes per day.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board pays monthly premium for dental insurance coverage
The Board shall pay the monthly premium for a single coverage policy for each teacher for health medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision care insurance, but not to exceed an annual total of $14,000.
Insurance
Double Indemnity Life Insurance — Board pays monthly premium for $30,000 double indemnity life insurance policy
The Board shall also pay the monthly premium for a $30,000 double indemnity life insurance policy for each teacher.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — PERA Joint Committee shall create a teacher evaluation plan that follows Senate Bill 7 requirements
A PERA Joint Committee shall be established. This Committee shall be comprised of both teachers and representatives of the School Administration. The PERA Joint Committee will create a teacher evaluation plan that follows Senate Bill 7 requirements.
Evaluation
Evaluation System — PERA Joint Committee shall create teacher evaluation plan following Senate Bill 7 requirements
A PERA Joint Committee shall be established. This Committee shall be comprised of both teachers and representatives of the School Administration. The PERA Joint Committee will create a teacher evaluation plan that follows Senate Bill 7 requirements.
Other
Extra Work Compensation — $45 per hour for extra duties beyond regular workday
A teacher who agrees to perform extra duties, such as detention, beyond the regular work day and who is not otherwise compensated shall be compensated at the rate of $45 per hour.
Grievance
Grievance Procedure Steps — 6-step grievance procedure: teacher meeting, principal meeting within 3 days, superintendent meeting within 5 days, board closed session, with appeals process
Complainant should set up a meeting with the teacher. If satisfaction is not received, submit complaint to Principal in writing. A meeting within three working days shall follow including the teacher and Principal. If complainant is not satisfied, submit to Superintendent with meeting within five (5) working days.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Two-step grievance process: informal resolution, then superintendent response, then arbitration
The parties acknowledge that it is usually most desirable for a teacher and supervisor to resolve problems through free and informal communications. If the informal process fails, a grievance may be processed as follows.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board pays cost of family coverage, not to exceed $14,000 annual limit
If the teacher chooses family coverage, the Board will pay the cost of the family coverage, but not to exceed the $14,000 limits stated previously.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays monthly premium for single coverage policy, not to exceed $14,000 annual total
The Board shall pay the monthly premium for a single coverage policy for each teacher for health medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision care insurance, but not to exceed an annual total of $14,000.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Teachers arrive no later than 8:00 a.m., remain for no less than 20 minutes after student dismissal, entitled to 30-minute duty-free lunch period between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
On a normal school day teachers shall be expected to arrive in the building no later than 8:00 a.m., and remain in the building for no less than twenty (20) minutes after student dismissal time. Teachers shall be entitled to a thirty (30) minute duty-free lunch period to be taken from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Compensation
Internal Subbing Compensation — Regular teachers paid $24 per period for internal subbing
Regular teachers shall be paid $24 per period for internal subbing.
Compensation
Internal Substituting Rate — $45 per period for internal substituting
When a teacher from the volunteer list agrees to sub internally they will be paid $45 per period unless, after accounting for the internal subbing time, they still have at least the minimum contractual preparation/planning time available to them, in which case they
Other
Internal Substitution Pay — $45 per period for internal involuntary substitution; outside rate for part-time substitute
Regular teachers who are not on the volunteer list shall be paid $45 per period if assigned to internal subbing involuntarily. Part-time teachers substituting outside normal workday compensated at outside substitute rate.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Yes, lane advancement for degree attainment allowed
Teachers working toward the MA+27 and advance degree lanes must have their courses approved by the superintendent before they start the course.
Leave
Lunch Duty Free Minutes — Teachers entitled to thirty minute duty-free lunch period between 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Teachers shall be entitled to a thirty (30) minute duty-free lunch period to be taken from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $82,559
Step 19 MA salary for 2024-2025 school year.
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $48,495
Step 1 MA salary for 2024-2025 school year.
Other
No Strike Provision — Board shall not lock out employees; Council shall not strike or picket during agreement term
Board shall not lock out any employees. Council nor any person acting on behalf shall engage in picketing, picket line recognition, strike, or slow down during term of this Agreement.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Athletic Director: 10.00% of starting teacher salary (years 1-3)
Athletic Director: 10.00% for years 1,2,3; 11.00% for 4,5; 12.00% for 6,7; 13.00% for 8,9; 14.00% for 10+
Compensation
Pay Frequency — Teachers paid every other Friday in 22 or 26 payments
Teachers shall be paid every other Friday in 22 or 26 payments as determined by the teacher prior to the first pay period.
Compensation
Payroll Deductions Annuity Changes — Deductions for annuities limited to two changes per school year
Deductions for annuities shall be limited to two (2) changes per school year.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 2-5 days depending on years of service: <10 years = 2 days; 10-14 years = 3 days; 15-19 years = 4 days; 20+ years = 5 days
Teachers with less than ten (10) years of service accepted by the district shall be eligible for two (2) personal leave days per school year. Teachers with ten through fourteen (10-14) years shall be eligible for three (3) personal leave days per school year. Teachers with fifteen (15) to nineteen (19) years shall be eligible for four (4) personal days. Teachers with twenty (20) or more years shall be eligible for five (5) personal days maximum.
Workday
Planning Time Weekly — 200 minutes per week planning time with minimum 30 consecutive minutes daily
Teacher planning time shall be 200 minutes a week. It shall include a block of at least 30 consecutive minutes per day. Exceptions must be agreed to by the union.
Other
Principal Pro Temp Stipend — $400 annual stipend for Principal Pro Temp position
A stipend of $400.00 each will be paid annually to each teacher who is qualified. Teachers will be assigned the Principal Pro Temp position on a rotating basis throughout the year.
Retirement
Retirement Incentive Age Requirement — Eligible employee must have reached age 55 to participate in Retirement Incentive Program
Any time after an eligible employee has reached the age of fifty-five (55) years, a certificated staff member may elect to participate in the Retirement Incentive Program.
Retirement
Retirement Incentive Post Retirement Payment — Retiring teacher receives 20% of base salary for three consecutive years post-retirement
Any teacher, who retires under the Retirement Incentive Program shall receive a post-retirement payment of twenty percent (20%) of his/her base salary three (3) consecutive years.
Retirement
Retirement Incentive Service Requirement — Must have completed 20 collective years of full-time employment in Elwood District #203
To be eligible, the person must have completed twenty (20) collective years of full-time employment within the Elwood School District #203.
Retirement
Retirement Incentive Sick Days — Retiring teacher may apply 340 days of unused sick leave toward retirement credit with TRS
In the retirement year, the teacher will be able to apply 340 days of unused sick leave toward retirement credit with TRS.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Post-retirement payment option: 20% of base salary for three years under specified conditions
Any teacher who retires under the Retirement Incentive Program shall receive a post-retirement payment of twenty percent (20%) of his/her base salary three (3) consecutive years.
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
In the retirement year, the teacher will be able to apply 340 days of unused sick leave toward retirement credit with TRS. Teacher shall receive 20 percent of base salary for three consecutive years.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 5 salary lanes: BA, BA+18, MA, MA+18, MA+27
ELWOOD SALARY SCHEDULE 2023-2024 Step BA BA+18 MA MA+18 MA+27 columns across all 19 steps.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 19 salary steps
ELWOOD SALARY SCHEDULE 2023-2024 shows steps 1 through 19 with corresponding salaries across BA, BA+18, MA, MA+18, MA+27 lanes.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 15 sick leave days at full pay each school year
The Board shall grant all full-time teachers fifteen (15) sick leave days at full pay each school year. If any such teacher does not use the full amount of annual sick leave, the unused amount shall accumulate to a maximum of 355 days.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — 355 days maximum accumulation
If any such teacher does not use the full amount of annual sick leave, the unused amount shall accumulate to a maximum of 355 days.
Compensation
Step Increase — 6% annual salary increase
Off-schedule teachers receive the same percentage (6%) salary increase as teachers on schedule.
Workday
Teacher Arrival Time — Teachers shall arrive no later than 8:00 a.m.
Teachers shall be expected to arrive in the building no later than 8:00 a.m., and remain in the building for no less than twenty (20) minutes after student dismissal time.
Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement — $3,000 per year limit for approved graduate coursework with B grade minimum, limited to 2 years from completion
Teachers shall be reimbursed for the actual cost of tuition for any graduate level course which has been approved by the District Superintendent prior to registration and successfully completed. Successful completion shall require at least a course grade of a 'B'. Each teacher shall be limited to $3,000 per year of this contract.
Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement Limit — Tuition reimbursement limited to $1,500 per year for approved graduate level courses
Each teacher shall be limited to $1,500 per year of this contract. The tuition reimbursement year is defined as one (1) year after the start of the current Elwood school year.
Insurance
Vision Coverage — Board pays monthly premium for vision care insurance
The Board shall pay the monthly premium for a single coverage policy for each teacher for health medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision care insurance, but not to exceed an annual total of $14,000.