Grievance
Arbitration Binding — true
the Union may submit to the American Arbitration Association, in writing, within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the Level Three decision, a request to enter into binding arbitration.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 5 days for spouse, parent, or child death; up to 3 days for immediate family; additional 3 days possible from Superintendent
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Up to five (5) full days of absence may be used without a salary deduction or reduction in sick leave reserve for each bargaining unit member where absence is the result of the death of a parent, spouse or child. Up to three (3) full days of absence may be used...for death of a member of the immediate family.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Maximum 182 days per year, 183 for new certified staff
The work year shall consist of a maximum of 182 days, 183 for new certified staff (certified staff not employed in the previous year.)
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Each full-time tenured teacher evaluated at least once every 3 years or as determined by District's PERA committee
Each full time tenured teacher will be formally evaluated in writing at least once every three (3) years or as otherwise determined by the District's PERA committee.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Level One (immediate supervisor), Level Two (Superintendent), Level Three (Board), Level Four (Arbitration)
Level One: supervisor provides written answer within 15 days. Level Two: Superintendent within 10 days. Level Three: Board at next scheduled meeting. Level Four: American Arbitration Association binding arbitration within 15 days.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Specific premium amounts referenced in Appendix B (Non-Certified Compensation Schedules 2022-2026)
Group Medical, Dental and Vision insurance provided; specific premium amounts in Appendix B compensation schedules.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Teacher work day of 6 hours 55 minutes (6.917 hours) = 415 minutes, excluding first 5 and last 10 minutes free from instructional duties
The teacher work day (including parent teacher conferences) shall be a consecutive six (6) hours and fifty-five (55) minutes. The first five (5) minutes and last (10) ten minutes of the teacher work day shall be free from instructional responsibilities.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 3 days per year, may accumulate up to 4 days
Each full-time bargaining unit member shall be entitled to three (3) days of personal leave each school year. Unused personal leave days may accumulate from year to year, but may not exceed four (4) days.
Retirement
Retirement System — IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
Retirement Benefits for Non-Certified Staff including eligibility, severance bonus, accumulated sick leave severance bonus, death benefit, rescission of intent to retire provisions referenced in Article IX, Section O
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Certified staff recall rights per Illinois School Code Section 24-12; non-certified staff have 1 calendar year recall period
Recall rights of certified bargaining unit employees shall be in compliance with Section 24-12 of the Illinois School Code. In the case of non-certified employees, if a vacancy occurs for the following school term or within one (1) calendar year from the beginning of the school term following a non-certified staff reduction, the Board shall first offer re-employment.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 10 days per year; 12 days after 10 years service; 15 days after 20 years service (same as certified staff)
Each full-time bargaining unit member shall be entitled to ten (10) days of sick leave each school year. After completion of ten (10) full-time years of service in the District, a bargaining unit member shall be entitled to twelve (12) days of sick leave each school year. After completion of twenty (20) full-time years of service in the District, a bargaining unit member shall be entitled to fifteen (15) days of sick leave each school year.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Maximum accumulation of 340 sick days
Unused sick leave days shall accumulate from year to year to a maximum of 340 days.