Other
Academic Freedom — Educators entitled to freedom of discussion within classroom on matters under study, pedagogically justifiable
Academic freedom shall also mean that educators shall be entitled to freedom of discussion within the classroom on all matters under study which are relevant to the subject, assuming that this discussion shall be maintained within the outlines of appropriate course content, be pedagogically justifiable, and be subject to standards of good taste.
Other
Additional Assignment Premium — Employee paid higher rate when assuming higher-paid position duties for more than 5 working days
If bargaining unit employee assumes all duties of another, higher paid position for more than five (5) working days, employee shall be paid rate for assuming that position on permanent basis
Workday
After School Supervision — After school supervision shall be no more than 10 minutes
After school supervision shall be no more than 10 minutes. Any educator(s) who voluntarily provides supervision, if Administration coverage is not available, beyond 10 minutes of the school day shall be compensated at an hourly rate of a track 1 step 1 educator.
Other
Agreement Copies — Authorized agreement signed by Board President and ETAA President; copies distributed to all employees including upon initial hire; costs shared equally by District and ETAA
Upon completion of negotiations, an authorized agreement shall be signed by the Board of Education President and the President of ETAA. A copy of this agreement will be distributed to all employees, including employees upon initial hire.
Other
Agreement Copies Cost — Cost of providing agreement copies to all child care employees shall be borne equally by the District and the Association
The cost of providing these copies shall be borne equally by the District and the Association.
Other
Agreement Distribution Cost — Cost of providing copies of Agreement to all employees, including upon initial hire, borne equally by District and ECMA
A copy of this Agreement will be distributed to all employees, including employees upon initial hire. The cost of providing these copies shall be borne equally by the District and ECMA
Other
Agreement Duration — Professional Agreement for school years 2024-2025 through 2027-2028
Agreement covers school years 2024-2025 through 2027-2028
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Arbitration awards in keeping with the preceding sentence shall be final and binding upon the parties.
Arbitration awards in keeping with the preceding sentence shall be final and binding upon the parties. The arbitrator's fees and expenses shall be borne equally by the parties.
Grievance
Arbitration Filing Days — Demand for arbitration must be filed within twenty days of the Step II answer
If a demand for arbitration is not filed within twenty (20) days of the date for the Step II answer, then the grievance shall be deemed withdrawn.
Compensation
Asbestos Abatement Employees Count — Maximum three bargaining unit employees per year for asbestos training
Each year the District will cover the cost for a maximum of three (3) bargaining unit employees who work in the Maintenance Department to be trained and licensed to perform a limited amount of asbestos removal.
Compensation
Asbestos Abatement Stipend — Annual stipend for asbestos abatement training and licensure
The District will pay an annual stipend of $3,500 over the course of twelve months to each of these employees. These employees shall be responsible to acquire the correct licensure for asbestos abatement by July 15th.
Other
Assignment Change Criteria — Clear criteria for educator assignments disseminated electronically by April 15th each school year; assignments provided no later than fourth Friday in May; changes must be reasonably permitted, with consultation offered
Clear criteria for educator assignments shall be disseminated electronically by April 15th of each school year. Any changes to such criteria will be disseminated as promptly as circumstances reasonably permit. All educators will be provided with assignments for the following school year no later than the fourth Friday in May of the current school year.
Other
Assignment Change Resignation Period — If educator finds proposed assignment change unacceptable, educator may resign within 30 days of receipt of notice
If the proposed change is not acceptable, the educator will have the right to resign within thirty (30) days of receipt of notice of assignment change.
Other
Assignment Criteria Dissemination — Clear criteria for educator assignments shall be disseminated electronically by April 15th of each school year
Clear criteria for educator assignments shall be disseminated electronically by April 15th of each school year. Any changes to such criteria will be disseminated as promptly as circumstances reasonably permit.
Other
Assignment Notice Date — All educators will be provided with assignments for the following school year no later than the fourth Friday in May of the current school year
All educators will be provided with assignments for the following school year no later than the fourth Friday in May of the current school year.
Other
Assignment Notification — Council shall be notified in writing of all educator assignments within 15 days after beginning of each school year
The Council shall be notified in writing of all educator assignments within fifteen (15) days after the beginning of each school year.
Other
Assignment Notification Timeline — Educator notified of assignment change less than 5 business days before onset receives full-time substitute for first 2 days
Any educator notified of a change in teaching assignment five (5) district business work days or less before the on-set of that new assignment will receive a full-time substitute for the first two (2) days of the new assignment.
Other
Association Bulletin Board — Association shall have right to post notices of activities and matters of Association concern on Association-supplied bulletin board at each worksite and may use District mail service and employee mailboxes for reasonable volume of materials
The Association shall have the right to post notices of activities and matters of Association concern on an Association-supplied bulletin board, of reasonable size, to be located at each worksite. The Association may use the District mail service and employee mailboxes, in keeping with Board policy, for a reasonable volume of materials pertaining to the Association's representation of bargaining unit employees.
Other
Association Bulletin Board Space — Association may post notices on Association-supplied bulletin board of reasonable size at each work site; may use District mail service and employee mailboxes for reasonable volume of Association materials
The Association shall have the right to post notices of activities and matters of Association concern on an Association-supplied bulletin board for support staff, of reasonable size, to be located at each work site.
Other
Association Business Conditions — Association President delivers written notification of leave at least 10 calendar days (preferably 14) in advance; no more than 4 employees absent simultaneously
The Association President shall deliver to the Superintendent written notification of the leave at least ten (10) calendar days (and make every reasonable effort to do so at least fourteen (14) calendar days) in advance of the commencement of the leave.
Leave
Association Leave — Bargaining unit members absent without loss of pay up to maximum total of 10 days per school year for official Association business
The District will permit employees from the bargaining unit to be absent from work without loss of pay for up to a maximum total for the entire bargaining unit of ten (10) days per school year for official Association business on the following conditions: the Association shall reimburse the District for the cost of substitute(s) if employed
Leave
Association Leave Advance Notice — Association President must provide written notice of leave at least 10 calendar days in advance (reasonable effort for 14 calendar days)
the Association President shall deliver to the Superintendent written notification of the leave at least ten (10) calendar days (and make every reasonable effort to do so at least fourteen (14) calendar days) in advance of the commencement of the leave
Leave
Association Leave Concurrent Limit — no more than two (2) employees on such leave at the same time unless Program Director determines one (1) additional employee may take such leave
no more than two (2) employees shall be on such leave at the same time unless the Program Director, at his or her sole discretion, determines that one (1) additional employee may take such leave.
Other
Association Leave Conditions — Association President must give one week written advance notice to Director of Buildings and Grounds; no more than 4 employees on such leave at same time
the Association President shall deliver to the Director of Buildings and Grounds written notification of the leave at least one week in advance of the commencement of the leave; and no more than four (4) employees shall be on such leave at the same time
Leave
Association Leave Days Annual — Maximum 10 days per school year for entire bargaining unit for official Association business without loss of pay
The District will permit employees from the bargaining unit to be absent from work without loss of pay for up to a maximum total for the entire bargaining unit of ten (10) days per school year for official Association business.
Leave
Association Leave Employee Limit — No more than 7 employees on Association leave at same time (1 can be technology specialist, 2 can be nutrition service employees)
no more than seven (7) employees (one (1) of whom can be a technology specialist and two (2) of whom can be nutrition service employees) shall be on such leave at the same time.
Other
Association Meetings On District Property — Association and representatives may hold reasonable number of official meetings per year on District property related to bargaining agent role
The Association and its representatives shall have the right to hold a reasonable number of official meetings per year on District property, related to the Association's role as bargaining agent for bargaining unit employees.
Other
Authorized Agreement Copies — Upon completion of negotiations, authorized agreement signed by Board President and DESC President; copies distributed to all employees including upon initial hire; cost shared equally by District and DESC
Upon completion of negotiations, an authorized agreement shall be signed by the Board of Education President and the President of DESC. A copy of this agreement will be distributed to all employees, including employees upon initial hire.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Elementary & ECC (6 Hours) Step 11 with Top Step Years 16+ (8.0%)
Elementary & ECC Step 11 33.06 $44,052.45 Top Step Years 16+ 8.0% $3,524.20
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Elementary & ECC (6 Hours) Step 1 Annual Salary
Elementary & ECC (6 Hours) STEPS 1 Hourly Rate 23.36 Annual Salary $28,732.80
Other
Bargaining Team Size — Neither party's team in any negotiations shall number more than ten (10), including any and all consultants and advisors, save by mutual agreement to increase such number
Each party in any negotiations shall select its negotiation representatives, provided that the Board shall not select an educator as herein defined as its representative. Neither party's team in any negotiations shall number more than ten (10), including any and all consultants and advisors, save by mutual agreement to increase such number.
Other
Bargaining Unit Definition — ECMA, IEA-NEA represents full-time and part-time custodial and maintenance employees, excluding custodial substitutes (floaters), managerial, supervisory and confidential employees
recognizes the Evanston Custodial/Maintenance Association, Illinois Education Association-NEA (hereinafter "ECMA" or the "Association"), as the sole and exclusive bargaining representative for all full-time and part-time custodial and maintenance employees
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — FY26 a base increase of 6.5%, plus step
FY26 a base increase of 6.5%, plus step FY27 a base increase of 2%, plus step FY28 a base increase of 2%, plus step FY29 a base increase of 2%, plus step
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — FY27 a base increase of 2%, plus step
FY27 a base increase of 2%, plus step
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — FY28 a base increase of 2%, plus step
FY28 a base increase of 2%, plus step FY29 a base increase of 2%, plus step
Leave
Bereavement Days — up to three (3) days of funeral leave
Employees shall be granted up to three (3) days of funeral leave which may be used in connection with the death of a member of the employee's immediate family or household as defined in Paragraph A above, or the employee's domestic partner's immediate family. This is apart from sick leave and is non-cumulative.
Other
Board Meeting Info To Council — Board meeting materials, save for items deemed confidential by the administration, will be provided to the Council President at time of distribution to Board members within forty-eight (48) hours. Board agrees to provide agenda and minutes of all Board meetings, annual financial reports and audits, register of licensed personnel, names and addresses of newly employed educators, tentative budget and allocations, and other appropriate information to assist Council in developing intelligent programs
Board meeting materials, save for items deemed by the administration to be confidential, will be provided to the Council President at time of distribution to Board members. As soon as practicable, but in no event later than forty-eight (48) hours from time of adoption by the Board, a listing of Personnel actions taken by the Board...shall be available for distribution to the Council President or their designee.
Other
Board Meeting Information — Board meeting materials, save for items deemed by the Administration to be confidential, will be provided to the Council President at time of distribution to Board members. Within forty-eight (48) hours from time of adoption by the Board, a listing of Personnel actions taken by the Board shall be available for distribution to the Council President or their designee.
Board meeting materials, save for items deemed by the Administration to be confidential, will be provided to the Council President at time of distribution to Board members. As soon as practicable, but in no event later than forty-eight (48) hours from time of adoption by the Board, a listing of Personnel actions taken by the Board (which shall include hirings, terminations, leaves of absence, track movement, reassignments and promotions) shall be available for distribution to the Council President or their
Other
Board Meeting Notice — Association president given written notice of all regular and special Board meetings with agenda at least 24 hours prior
When practicable, the president of the Association or the president's designee shall be given written notice of all regular and special meetings of the Board together with a copy of the agenda or statement of purpose.
Other
Board Meeting Notice Time — Association president sent written notice of regular and special Board meetings with agenda at least 24 hours prior
When practicable, the president of the Association or the president's designee shall be sent written notice of all regular and special meetings of the Board together with a copy of the agenda or statement of purpose at least twenty-four (24) hours prior.
Other
Board Minutes Delivery — One copy of official Board minutes emailed to Association President within 3 days after posting on District website
One (1) copy of all official Board minutes shall be emailed to the Association President within three (3) days after they are posted on the District's website.
Other
Board Minutes Distribution — One copy of all Board minutes emailed to Association President within 3 days after posting on District website
One (1) copy of all Board minutes shall be emailed to the Association President within three (3) days after they are posted on the District's website.
Other
Board Minutes Notification — One copy of all official Board minutes shall be emailed to the Association President within three (3) days after they are posted on the District's website
One copy of all official Board minutes shall be emailed to the Association President within three (3) days after they are posted on the District's website.
Other
Boiler Cleaning Stipend — Boiler cleaning at end of school session
All boiler cleaning at the end of the school session shall be paid for at the rate of two hundred dollars ($200) per boiler.
Workday
Break Afternoon 4hours — Each employee who is scheduled to work at least four (4) hours in an afternoon shall receive a fifteen (15) minute break in that afternoon, prior to the arrival of the children.
Each employee who is scheduled to work at least four (4) hours in an afternoon shall receive a fifteen (15) minute break in that afternoon, prior to the arrival of the children.
Workday
Break Afternoon Alternative — employee may forgo a break prior to the arrival of the children but take a fifteen (15) minute break between five (5) p.m. and six (6) p.m., provided that the number of children per staff member will not exceed one-to-twenty (1:20), and provided such arrangement is approved by the Site Coordinator.
employee may forgo a break prior to arrival of children but take fifteen (15) minute break between five (5) p.m. and six (6) p.m., provided number of children per staff member will not exceed one-to-twenty (1:20).
Other
Breakfast Lunchroom Duty Pay — Twenty dollars per breakfast/lunchroom/recess supervision duty
Each paraprofessional who voluntarily accepts breakfast and/or lunchroom/recess supervision duty during otherwise duty-free time will be paid twenty dollars ($20) per duty.
Other
Building Level Monthly Meetings — Council building representatives and building administration meet monthly to discuss problems
The Council building representatives and the building level Administration, recognizing the importance of communication in maintaining good relationships, shall meet monthly, when possible, at the request of either party, for the purpose of discussing problems.
Other
Building Representative Monthly Meetings — Council building representatives and building level administration shall meet monthly, when possible, for discussing problems
The Council building representatives and the building level administration, recognizing the importance of communication in maintaining good relationships, shall meet monthly, when possible, at the request of either party, for the purpose of discussing problems.
Other
Bulletin Board Space — Association may post notices on Association-supplied bulletin board at each worksite for activities and matters of Association concern; may use District mail service for reasonable volume of materials
The Association shall have the right to post notices of activities and matters of Association concern on an Association-supplied bulletin board for support staff, of reasonable size, to be located at each worksite.
Other
Bus Duty Cell Phone — Cell phone provided for bus duty
Paraprofessionals who are assigned bus duty shall be provided with a cell phone for such duty.
Other
Bus Duty Compensation — Bus duty compensation per route
Paraprofessionals who are assigned bus duty shall receive sixteen ($16) dollars per bus route.
Workday
Calendar Year Published — Official calendar established annually and distributed electronically
The official calendar will be established by the District annually and will be available electronically, with a copy emailed to the Association President and every Head Custodian.
Other
Class Size Intermediate — Intermediate (3, 4, 5) class size guideline: 25 students
Intermediate (3, 4, 5) = 25.
Other
Class Size Middle Developmental Reading — Middle School developmental reading class size guideline: 14 students
Middle School: b. developmental reading = 14
Other
Class Size Middle Regular — Middle School regular classes class size guideline: 28 students
Middle School: a. regular classes = 28
Other
Class Size Middle School Developmental Reading — Middle School developmental reading = 14
developmental reading = 14
Other
Class Size Middle School Regular — Middle School regular classes = 28
regular classes = 28
Other
Class Size Primary — Primary (K, 1, 2) class size guideline: 23 students
Primary (K, 1, 2) = 23.
Other
Classroom Ready Days Prior — District will make every reasonable effort to have classrooms ready at least five (5) days prior to educator report date
The District will make every reasonable effort to have classrooms ready at least five (5) days prior to the date that educators report