Other
Ai Restricted Use Evaluation — AI or automated systems shall not be used for evaluation, assessment, observation, or creation of performance reviews
The District agrees that artificial intelligence (AI) or automated systems shall not be used in any capacity for the evaluation, assessment, observation, or creation of performance reviews for certified staff members. All assessments must be conducted by qualified human administrators.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association
If the Union is not satisfied at Step Three, the Union may submit the grievance to binding arbitration. The services of the American Arbitration Association shall be employed.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BS/BA step 15 hourly rate
CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULES STEP BS/BA: Step 15 = 29.00
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BS/BA step 1 hourly rate
CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULES 2025-2027 STEP BS/BA: Step 1 = 18.50
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — $141 increase above previous year base salary for BA lane teachers frozen on step (2025-2026)
For the 2025-2026 school year, any teacher in a BA lane that is frozen on step shall receive an increase of one hundred forty-one dollars ($141) above their previous years' base salary.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — See Appendix 3 for salary schedule 2025-2026
For the 2025-2026 school year, existing classified employees have been placed on the realigned salary schedule. Each subsequent contract year, each classified staff member will advance one vertical step.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to five (5) days with pay for immediate family death; one (1) day for extended family
Bereavement Leave of up to five (5) days with pay and without loss of sick leave shall be granted for each death in the immediate family. Bereavement Leave of one (1) day with pay and sick leave deduction shall be granted for each death of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents-in-law.
Other
Classified Discipline Progressive — Progressive discipline applies: oral warning, written warning, suspension with/without pay, docking, dismissal
Steps within progressive discipline shall typically (but not exclusively) be oral warning, a written warning including a conference with an administrator and union representation, suspension with or without pay, docking and dismissal.
Workday
Classified Evaluation Timeline — Formal evaluation provided to classified staff at least 15 days prior to end of school year
A formal evaluation will be provided in writing to a classified staff member at least 15 days prior to the end of the school year. Each classified staff member will be given an opportunity to discuss any evaluation made by an evaluator.
Workday
Classified Full Time Threshold — 30 or more hours per week is considered full-time
Any classified staff member working 30 or more hours per week will be considered a full-time employee. All classified staff who work at least five hours in a workday shall be given a forty (40) minute unpaid lunch.
Workday
Classified Overtime Threshold — Any time worked beyond 30 hours per week at regular hourly rate until 40 hours; beyond 40 hours at time and one half
Any time worked beyond thirty hours (30) hours in a week will be paid at the classified staff member's regular hourly rate of pay until the total number of hours worked reaches forty (40) hours for the week. Beyond 40 hours, overtime pay shall be paid at time and one half the classified staff member's regular hourly rate of pay.
Workday
Classified Workday Hours — Work year consists of pupil attendance days plus one (1) additional day
The work year shall consist of pupil attendance days plus one (1) additional day at the beginning of the school year as assigned by the administration. The administration may add up to one (1) additional day of training prior to the 1st Teacher Institute Day if needed (up to two (2) additional days total).
Other
Consulting Teacher Compensation — Consulting teacher paid according to Appendix IV, Group IV, in addition to regular salary
A consulting teacher shall be paid (in addition to his/her regular salary) according to Appendix IV, Group IV. This stipend shall apply to the time spent observing the certified staff member, preparing, and implementing remediation materials/suggestions and consulting with the certified staff member and/or the qualified evaluator.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 185 school days, of which up to 176 days shall be pupil attendance days, 5 shall be emergency days and other days may be used for institute days, conference days and other appropriate workdays
The school year shall consist of one hundred eighty-five (185) school days, of which up to one hundred seventy-six (176) days shall be pupil attendance days, five (5) shall be emergency days and the other days may be used for institute days, conference days and other appropriate workdays.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Costs beyond ten thousand two hundred dollars shall be equally shared through fifty percent Board and fifty percent staff member split
Costs beyond ten thousand two hundred dollars ($10,200) shall be equally shared through a fifty percent (50%) Board and fifty percent (50%) staff member split.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Remediation plan provides 90 school days of remediation in classroom for 'unsatisfactory' rated staff
The plan shall provide for ninety (90) school days of remediation in the classroom. A midterm evaluation will be provided to the certified staff member halfway through the 90-day plan and a final evaluation will occur at the conclusion of the plan.
Leave
Family Medical Leave Act — Subject to district policy regarding Family and Medical Leave Act
The provisions of this leave article shall be subject to the district policy regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Step One (Administration), Step Two (Superintendent), Step Three (Board), Step Four (Arbitration)
Grievance procedure: Step One - Administration within thirty days; Step Two - Superintendent within ten days; Step Three - Board within ten days; Step Four - Binding arbitration.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board shall pay for individual cost of medical, dental health, and life insurance up to ten thousand two hundred dollars per full-time staff member
In each year of the agreement the Board shall pay for the individual cost of medical, dental health, and life insurance up to ten thousand two hundred dollars ($10,200) per full-time staff member.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Maximum reimbursement for eligible medical expenses
Classified staff members that do not enroll in the health insurance plan of the District will also be eligible for reimbursement of eligible medical expenses of up to $4,000 maximum each plan year.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — 7:45 AM - 3:30 PM five days a week
The certified staff workday will be from 7:45 AM - 3:30 PM five days a week. Further, the district would agree to a weekly one-hour early release or late start for students on a day that is mutually agreed upon between the union and administration.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Masters lane change adds $1,425 to prior year base salary per lane change (MA+9, MA+18, MA+27, MA+36)
Masters lane changes shall add one thousand four hundred and twenty-five dollars ($1,425) to the previous years' base salary for each lane change, MA+9, MA+18, MA+27, MA+36.
Workday
Lunch Period Minutes — Forty (40) minute duty-free lunch period
Each full workday shall include a forty (40) minute duty-free lunch period.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — MA step 24
2025-2026 Salary Schedule STEP MA: Step 24 = 77,376
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MA step 1
2025-2026 Salary Schedule STEP MA: 49,625
Other
Mentoring Program — Mentoring provided for two (2) year cycle for new certified staff and classified staff
Mentoring will be provided for a two (2) year cycle for new certified staff and classified staff. Certified staff and classified staff that serve as a mentor will be paid at the stipend rates listed in Appendix II, in which the first year is mandatory and the second year is voluntary.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Perfect attendance bonus of three hundred fifty dollars
Any classified staff member who has a perfect attendance record in any school year shall receive bonus of three hundred fifty dollars ($350) no later than the end of the fiscal year.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — A maximum of four (4) days for certified staff members may be taken as personal days without loss of pay each school year subject to approval of Superintendent
A maximum of four (4) days for certified staff members may be taken as personal days without loss of pay each school year subject to the approval of the Superintendent or designee. No more than three (3) consecutive personal days will be granted at one time.
Workday
Planning Time Minutes — Minimum of 350 minutes of planning time per week, excluding duty-free lunch
All full-time certified staff will receive a minimum of three hundred and fifty (350) minutes of planning time a week, excluding a duty-free lunch. Certified staff shall have at least one preparation period per day.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board shall pay required contribution of creditable earnings for TRS Health Insurance
In addition to the compensation set forth in Appendix I, the Board shall pay on behalf of each certified staff the required contribution of creditable earnings for the Teachers Retirement System Health Insurance.
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (ITRS)
Have attained at least age 60 or have attained at least thirty-five (35) years of service credit with the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (ITRS) or have attained whatever requirements may be necessary under Illinois Pension Code.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Recall available for period prescribed by law
If the Board has any vacancies within the bargaining unit within the period prescribed by law, the positions thereby becoming available shall be tendered to the classified staff so removed or dismissed in inverse order of layoff.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — BA, BA6, BA12, BA18, BA24, MA, MA9, MA18, MA27, MA36
2025-2026 Salary Schedule columns: BA, BA6, BA12, BA18, BA24, MA, MA9, MA18, MA27, MA36
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Placement on salary schedule not to exceed Step 5
Placement on the Salary Schedule of all new hires will not exceed a vertical placement of Step 5 and will be based upon years of prior paraprofessional experience.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Per-diem rate for paid holidays
Each classified staff member shall be paid their per-diem rate for the following holidays that fall within their calendar work year and if observed by the District: Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — One day missed results in fifty percent of applicable bonus
Classified staff members who miss one (1) day during a school year shall receive a bonus no later than the end of that fiscal year of fifty percent ($175) of the applicable bonus who have perfect attendance.
Other
Smoke Free Building — Smoking shall not be permitted on District property
Smoking shall not be permitted on District property.
Compensation
Step Increase — Each subsequent contract year, each classified staff member will advance one vertical step
For the 2025-2026 school year, existing classified employees have been placed on the realigned salary schedule. Each subsequent contract year, each classified staff member will advance one vertical step.
Other
Union Release Time Days — Up to 4 days per year release time during State Conference years; 3 days on non-conference years
The Union Leadership, collectively will be given up to 4 four (4) days per year release time (during State Conference years) and 3 three (3) days release time (on years without a State conference) without impact on accumulated sick days.
Other
Vacancy Posting Internal — Positions open due to reassignment or vacancy posted internally for five calendar days
Positions open due to reassignment or open positions will be posted internally for a period of five calendar days. Postings will occur simultaneously when there is not a qualified internal candidate, it is a hard to fill position, or the opening occurred on or after May 1st.