Other
Agreement Effective Date — 2023-2024 school year through last day preceding first teacher employment day of 2025-2026 school year
This agreement shall be in effect beginning 2023-2024 school year, and shall continue in effect through the last day preceding the first teacher employment day of the 2025-2026 school year
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Yes, binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association
the Association may submit the grievance to arbitration through the American Arbitration Association, which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings. The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issues submitted to him/her in writing and shall base the decision solely upon his/her interpretation of the meaning or application of the specific terms of this Agreement to the facts of the grievance presented.
Grievance
Arbitration Costs — Each party bears full cost of own representation; arbitrator fees and AAA expenses shared equally; party requesting transcript bears full cost; if only one party requests postponement, that party bears cost
Each party will bear the full cost for its representation in the arbitration. The fees and the expenses of the arbitrator and American Arbitration Association shall be shared equally by the parties.
Grievance
Arbitration Demand Deadline Days — written demand for arbitration must be filed within 10 days of Step II answer
If a written demand for arbitration is not filed within ten (10) days of the date of the Step II answer, then the grievance shall be deemed withdrawn.
Other
Association Bulletin Boards — Association may use interschool mail system and bulletin boards in employee work areas; must furnish copies of posted materials to Superintendent and building principal prior to posting; announcements over two-way bus radio when students absent
The Association may make reasonable use of the interschool mail system and bulletin boards in Employee work areas. The Association must furnish copies of any posted materials to the Superintendent and building principal prior to posting. Announcements of Association meetings may be made over the two-way bus radio when students are not present.
Other
Association Business Leave — Association allowed 6 days per contract year for business leave (conferences, meetings, arbitration); max 2 employees per day; reimbursement for substitute costs
The Association shall be allowed a total of six (6) days per contract year for Association business leave. No more than two (2) Employees shall utilize Association business leave on any particular work day. The Association President must submit written notice at least five (5) days before the leave day.
Other
Association Equipment Use — Association may use District equipment when not otherwise in use, provided Association pays for materials and supplies used; prior Superintendent approval required
Upon prior approval of the Superintendent or his designee, the Association will be allowed use of District equipment when such equipment is not otherwise in use, provided that the Association pays the cost of all materials and supplies used.
Other
Association Facility Use — Association may use District facilities at no charge for committee, general, or building employee meetings outside normal school hours; special custodial services reimbursed if not performed by bargaining unit
Upon prior approval of the Superintendent or his designee, the Association will be allowed to use at no charge available District facilities for committee, general or building Employee meetings, outside of normal school attendance hours. When special custodial services are required and not performed by members of the bargaining unit, the Association will reimburse the Board for the cost of such service.
Other
Association School Property Business — Duly authorized Association representatives may conduct business on school property upon notifying proper official; business must not interfere with employee performance of assigned duties
Duly authorized representatives of the Association shall be permitted to transact Association business on school property, provided that they make their presence known to the proper official upon entering the buildings and sign in at the principal's office if requested and provided, however, such business does not interfere with an Employee's performance of assigned duties.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Base salary Step 1, B+0 for 2026-2027
The 2026-2027 schedule has a base of $44,349.00 (3.0% increase to the base)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 3.0% increase to base salary for 2026-2027 school year
The 2026-2027 schedule has a base of $44,349.00 (3.0% increase to the base) and is used with an index of three percent (3%) of the base salary
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4.0% increase to base salary for 2027-2028 school year
The 2027-2028 schedule has a base of $46,123.00 (4.0% increase to the base) and is used with an index of three percent (3%) of the base salary
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 3.0% increase to base salary for 2028-2029 school year
The 2028-2029 schedule has a base of $47,506.00 (3.0% increase to the base) and is used with an index of three percent (3%) of the base salary
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 3 days per incident for funerals of specified family members
may use up to three (3) days per incident from their sick leave allotment for funerals of the following other members: grandparent-in-law, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, or close personal friend.
Other
Board Policies — Board policies governing employee conduct, including bus manuals, established by Board Policy and available in building/administrative handbooks; updated copy maintained on District website and available upon request
Rules and Regulations governing Employee conduct, including bus manuals, are established by Board Policy and may be included in building and administrative handbooks. An updated copy of Board policies will be maintained on the District website and shall be available for inspection by Employees upon request.
Workday
Break Period — Fifteen minute break for every four consecutive hours worked
There shall be one fifteen (15) minute break for every four (4) consecutive hours worked, provided such break times are pre-approved by the Employee's supervisor.
Other
Break Period Leave Building — Employees may leave building during break period upon prior notification to immediate supervisor, provided return before shift commencement
Upon prior notification to the Employee's immediate supervisor, Employees shall be permitted to leave the building during any break period, provided the Employee shall return to the work area prior to the commencement of his/her assigned shift.
Other
Bus Driver Route Changes — When new route becomes available, most senior driver by seniority lists posted and approved has opportunity to accept; if declined, next most senior driver has opportunity
When a new route becomes available either by an employee retiring or drawing up new District routes, the driver with the most seniority according to the Seniority Lists posted and approved by the Administration and Association, has the opportunity to accept that route.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Drivers called in shall receive a minimum of one (1) hour of pay
Drivers called in shall receive a minimum of one (1) hour of pay.
Other
Contract Duration — Agreement effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT between the ERIE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, IEA-NEA and the BOARD OF EDUCATION ERIE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 for JULY 1, 2025, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028
Other
Contract Effective Date — 2026-2027 school year through last day preceding first teacher employment day of 2028-2029 school year
This agreement shall be in effect beginning 2026-2027 school year, and shall continue in effect through the last day preceding the first teacher employment day of the 2028-2029 school year for salary and language.
Other
Credit Union Payroll Deduction — Employer provides optional payroll deduction plan for credit unions as authorized by employee in writing; initiated/adjusted by 1st of month for implementation on 15th; monies forwarded on or before payroll distribution date
The Employer shall provide an optional payroll deduction plan for credit unions as authorized by the Employee in writing. The deduction may be initiated or adjusted by submitting such request to the Superintendent by the 1st of any month to be implemented on the 15th of that month. All monies collected shall be forwarded to the credit union on or before the payroll distribution date.
Workday
Duty Free Lunch — Full-time employees: one duty-free half-hour lunch; part-time: one duty-free half-hour after 4 hours work
Each full-time Employee shall have one (1) duty-free, one-half (1/2) hour lunch period. Part-time Employees shall have one (1) duty-free one-half (1/2) hour lunch period after not more than four (4) hours of work.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Board pays 90% for Employee/Spouse and Employee/Child coverage
Employee / Spouse 90.0%; Employee / Child 90.0%; Family 80.0%
Other
Employer Statutory Rights — Employer retains statutory rights to manage school district; implementation consistent with Agreement and Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act
The Employer retains its statutory rights to manage the school district. Implementation of those rights shall be consistent with this Agreement and with the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Evaluation plan established in compliance with Section 24A of the Illinois State Code; Association involved in revisions and updates
A continuous program for teacher evaluation has been established in compliance with Section 24A of the Illinois State Code. The Association will be involved in any revisions and/or updates in the Evaluation Plan.
Evaluation
Evaluation System Reference — Continuous program for teacher evaluation established in compliance with Section 24A of the Illinois State Code
In order to assure a high quality of teacher performance and to advance the instructional programs of the Erie Schools, a continuous program for teacher evaluation has been established in compliance with Section 24A of the Illinois State Code.
Other
Extra Routes Offered By Seniority — All extra or additional routes offered to most senior drivers according to Seniority Lists; drivers with most time have first choice; may accept or decline within reasonable time
All extra or additional routes are to be offered to the most senior drivers according to the Seniority Lists posted and approved by the Administration and Association. Extra/ additional routes and other related opportunities for driving must be communicated to all drivers via written or electronic means.
Other
Family Vacation Leave Frequency — Available once every three (3) consecutive school years
Family vacation leave is available for Unit #1 personnel once every three (3) consecutive school years.
Other
Family Vacation Leave Max Days — No more than five (5) consecutive school days, non-accumulative from school year to school year
Family vacation leave is limited to no more than five (5) consecutive school days non accumulative from school year to school year. The use of any portion of the five (5) day limitation constitutes the use of the total leave.
Grievance
Filing Of Materials — All records related to grievance shall be filed separately from personnel files of employees
All records related to a grievance shall be filed separately from the personnel files of the employees.
Grievance
Grievance Settlement — Grievance may be resolved or settled on any basis by mutual agreement of parties at any step of procedure
A grievance may be resolved or settled on any basis by mutual agreement of the parties at any step of the grievance procedure.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step I (supervisor), Step II (Superintendent), Step III (arbitration)
STEP I - employee or Association presents grievance in writing to immediately involved supervisor within ten (10) days. STEP II - Association may refer to Superintendent within ten (10) days. STEP III - Association may submit to arbitration through American Arbitration Association.
Grievance
Grievance Withdrawal — Grievances may be withdrawn at any step without establishing precedent
Grievances may be withdrawn by the grievant and the Association at any step of the grievance procedure without establishing precedent.
Other
Group Insurance Continuation — Retired teachers may continue in group insurance program if they pay total premiums and have not reached age prohibited by carrier
Retired teachers may continue membership in the group insurance program provided they pay the total premiums themselves and have not reached an age prohibited by the group insurance carrier.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Family coverage board monthly contribution 2024-2025
Group Type Family, Board Paid % of total premium 2024-2025: 75%, Board Monthly Contribution 2024-2025: $1,874.34
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays 95% of single health insurance premium
Selected Coverage Single - Board Percentage Contribution of Insurance Premium Cost 95.0%
Other
Hold Harmless Agreement — Association agrees to defend and indemnify Board against claims arising from Board action under this Section, except computational or other errors on Board's part
The Association agrees to defend and indemnify the Board against all claims, demands, lawsuits, or other forms of liability that may arise out of or by reason of any action or inaction taken by the Board pursuant to this Section, except those arising from computational or other errors on the part of the Board.
Leave
Holiday Pay Requirement — Must work scheduled shift immediately prior to and after holiday to qualify for holiday pay, unless on sick leave or approved paid leave
To qualify for holiday pay, an Employee must work his scheduled shift immediately prior to and after the holiday unless he was on sick leave or other approved paid leave.
Leave
Holidays Annual — Full-time calendar year employees: 15 legal holidays including New Year's Day, MLK Jr. Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve
Each full-time calendar year Employee will be granted time off with pay for all legal school holidays: New Years Day, MLK Jr. Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve.
Leave
Holidays School Year — Full-time and part-time school year employees: 7 legal holidays (New Year's Day, Easter Monday, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day)
Each full-time school year and part-time school year employee will be granted time off with pay for the following legal school holidays: New Year's Day, Easter Monday, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Board HSA lump sum contribution for Single coverage in first year
Board will make a one-time, non-recurring lump sum contribution to the health savings account of each employee electing the HSA plan as follows: $3,200.00 - Single
Other
Job Description Reclassification Timeline — Reviews of reclassification requests take no longer than sixty days from submission date
Employees whose duties or responsibilities have changed may seek reclassification by request, in writing, to their immediate supervisor. Written verification of a change in responsibilities must also be submitted to the Board of Education for their consideration and approval. Reviews will take no longer than sixty (60) days from the date of submission to the Board of Education.
Other
Jury Duty Compensation — Full compensation without loss of benefits; teacher must reimburse District except for mileage
Any teacher summoned for jury duty or subpoenaed to testify in court shall continue to receive full compensation without loss of benefits, provided the Teacher must reimburse the District for any compensation received for performing such service, except for mileage reimbursements.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — One-time 4% salary increase for completing coursework to move lanes to the right
Any employee with a salary greater than the last step of their column who completes coursework to move lanes to the right shall receive an additional, one-time salary increase equal to four percent (4%) of the base salary.
Workday
Lunch Period Minutes — At least thirty (30) minutes continuous, uninterrupted lunch period
Each full-time teacher will be allowed a duty free, continuous, and uninterrupted lunch period equal to at least thirty (30) minutes as required by the School Code.
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — Master's degree minimum salary 2023-24
Base = $40,585 Masters M+12 salary with TRS $49,950
Compensation
Miscellaneous Hourly Compensation — Twenty dollars per hour for hourly-based assignments
All hourly-based assignments shall be paid at the rate of twenty dollars ($20.00) per hour.
Other
Negotiation Caucus Minutes — Either team may caucus for 15 minutes during negotiating sessions
Either team may caucus at any time during the negotiating sessions for fifteen minutes; a longer caucus must be mutually agreed upon.
Other
Negotiation Start Date — Negotiations shall begin no later than April 1, unless both parties agree on an alternate date
Negotiations shall begin no later than April 1, unless both parties agree on an alternate date. Meeting dates, starting times and meeting length will be established by mutual agreement.
Other
New Employee Information — Superintendent's office provides names and addresses of newly hired employees to Association within 10 days of employment; includes job title, worksite location, addresses, phone numbers, email, date of hire
The Superintendent's office will provide names and addresses of newly hired Employees to the Association within ten (10) days of their employment. The Association will be notified of the new Employee's name, job title, worksite location, home address, work telephone numbers, and any home and personal cellular telephone numbers on file with the employer, date of hire, work email address, and any personal email address on file with the employer.
Other
No Strike Clause — The Association and each employee covered by this agreement agree not to instigate, call, sponsor, aid, or engage in any strike, walkout, work stoppage, or slowdown against the School District for the duration of this agreement
The Association and each employee covered by this agreement agree not to instigate, call, sponsor, aid, or engage in any strike, walkout, work stoppage, or slowdown against the School District for the duration of this agreement provided the Association otherwise complies with the terms and conditions of this agreement and the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act.
Other
Non Discrimination — Board and Association shall not discriminate on account of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, political affiliation, or union membership
The Board and Association shall not discriminate against or in favor of any Employee on account of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap which does not restrict the Employee's ability to perform his/her job duties, political affiliation or activities, or membership or non-membership in the Association.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — One-time stipend for college credit/dual enrollment course
Any full-time teacher who serves as the primary instructor for one or more college credit (dual enrollment) courses during a semester shall receive a one-time stipend of $3,500.00 (three thousand five hundred dollars) per semester.
Workday
Overtime Standard — Overtime compensation at 1.5x hourly wage for hours over 40 per week, including paid holidays and approved leaves
Any Employee who works more than forty (40) hours during any work week, including paid holidays and approved leaves, shall be compensated at one and one-half (1.5) times the Employee's hourly wage rate for hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours.
Other
Payroll Deduction Authorization — Authorization for membership payroll deductions via employee signature; remains effective year to year unless cancelled by written notice to Superintendent and Association prior to September 1
Authorization for membership payroll deductions shall be the signature of the Employee on an authorization form submitted to the Superintendent or designee. Such authorization shall remain effective from year to year unless the Employee cancels such authorization by notice in writing to the Superintendent and the Association prior to September 1st.
Other
Payroll Deduction Timing — Authorizations submitted by 15th of month become effective first pay period of following month; deductions equally distributed over remaining pay periods and remitted within 10 working days
Authorizations submitted to the Superintendent or designee by the 15th of any month shall become effective by the first pay period of the following month. Such payroll deductions shall be equally deducted over the remaining pay periods and remitted to the Association within ten (10) working days following each pay period.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Personal days prescribed under Article 8.0
A half-time teacher will receive the same amount of sick days prescribed under Article 7.6 and personal days prescribed under Article 8.0 to be used in a manner equal to their actual work.
Leave
Personnel File Response Days — teacher may submit written response to evaluation within 15 days of receipt
A teacher has the right to submit a written response to a written evaluation and/or disciplinary notice or other materials provided that the response is submitted to the Superintendent no later than 15 days after it was received by the teacher.
Other
Personnel File Response Deadline — Employee may file written response to performance materials within ten work days
An Employee may file a written response to any written performance materials placed in the Employee's personnel file, provided the Employee submits the response within ten (10) work days of receipt of the materials.