Other
Agreement Copies Provision — Within 10 school days of ratification, Board provides print-ready and electronic copy of ratified Agreement
Within ten (10) school days of ratification of the Agreement, the Board shall provide a print-ready and an electronic copy of the ratified Agreement prepared in a manner acceptable to both parties.
Other
Agreement Expiration — Agreement expires July 31, 2017
This Agreement shall continue in effect until the 31st day of July 2017. This Agreement shall expire on that date, unless it is extended for a specific period by mutual written agreement of the parties or is replaced by a successor agreement.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available under Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of American Arbitration Association (AAA)
If the grievance is not resolved at Step 3, the Association may submit to binding arbitration under Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).
Grievance
Arbitration Filing Days — Demand for arbitration must be filed within 20 days of Superintendent's Step 3 response
If a demand for arbitration is not filed within twenty (20) days of the date for the Superintendent to respond under the provisions of Step 3, then the grievance shall be deemed withdrawn.
Other
Assault Reporting Requirement — Threatened or actual physical assault must be reported in writing within one school day
Any case of threatened or actual physical assault upon an employee shall be reported to the building principal and Association President, in writing, within one (1) school day subsequent to the incident.
Workday
Assignment Change Conference Opportunity — In event of transfer, employee offered opportunity of conference with Superintendent
In the event a transfer is made, the employee shall be offered the opportunity of a conference with the Superintendent.
Rif
Assignment Change Notice — Teacher given written formal notice of anticipated building, grade level, or departmental assignment for upcoming school year prior to end of preceding school year
In the event a transfer is made, the teacher shall be offered the opportunity of a conference with the Superintendent.
Workday
Assignment Change Notice Timing — Written formal notice of assignment change given prior to end of preceding school year for next school year
In the event an assignment change, an employee shall be given written formal notice of his/her anticipated building, grade level, or departmental assignment for the forthcoming school year prior to the end of the preceding school year.
Other
Assignment Notice Timing — Written formal notice of assignment change for forthcoming school year prior to end of preceding school year
In the event of an assignment change, an employee shall be given written formal notice of his/her anticipated building, grade level, or departmental assignment for the forthcoming school year prior to the end of the preceding school year.
Other
Association Building Meetings — Association may hold meetings on District property with no interference with instruction, no additional expenses, facilities available
The Association shall have the right to hold its meetings on District property provided that such meetings in no way interfere with any aspect of the instructional program
Other
Association Bulletin Board — Association has designated bulletin board in teacher workroom/lounge in each building
The Association shall have the use of a specific bulletin board in the teacher workroom/lounge in each building.
Other
Association Copies Equipment — Board provides duplicating and audio-visual equipment for Association use in each building, supplies paid by Association
Equipment for duplicating and audio-visual purposes of a type and number determined by the Board shall be provided and maintained in each building for educational purposes.
Other
Association Facility Use — Association may hold meetings on District property if no interference with instruction and no extra costs
The Association shall have the right to hold its meetings on District property provided that such meetings in no way interfere with any aspect of the instructional program, that such meetings entail no additional maintenance or custodial expenses, and that the facilities are available.
Other
Association Legal Defense — Association defends employer against legal actions arising from compliance with Article 4; Association indemnifies employer for damages from final judgment
In the event of any legal action against the Employer brought in a court or administrative agency because of its compliance with this Article, the Association agrees to defend such action, at its own expense and through its own counsel.
Other
Association Mailbox Access — Association officers may use building messenger service and teacher mailboxes for official communications
Association officers may use regular building messenger service and teacher mailboxes for the purpose of official communications with members of the Association. Association materials shall be sorted and placed in the mailboxes by Building Association Representatives.
Other
Association New Hire Notification — Names and addresses of newly-hired teachers provided to Association within 7 working days after contract approval
Names and addresses of newly-hired teachers shall be made available to the Association within seven (7) working days after approval of his/her contract by the Board
Other
Association Released Days — Association President granted no more than one released day per month not to exceed five released days in one year
The President of the Association shall be granted no more than one (1) released day per month of leave to attend to Association business not to exceed five (5) released days in one year unless otherwise agreed.
Other
Association Released Days Total — Association President granted up to five released days per year for Association business
the President of the Association shall be granted no more than one (1) released day per month of leave to attend to Association business not to exceed five (5) released days in one year unless otherwise agreed
Other
Association State Conference Attendance — Association representatives excused without salary loss to attend state conferences, maximum two days absent
In the event that the Association desires to send representatives to its state conferences, these representatives shall be excused without loss of salary, providing the Association reimburses the District in advance for the cost of the substitute, provided no teacher shall be absent hereunder more than two (2) days
Other
Association Technology Access — Association officers may use available building technology for communications; expenses paid by Association
Association officers may use available technology in each building provided this use does not interfere with the basic purpose for which the equipment is provided, or the rules for operation, and that any expense for supplies and materials used by the Association is paid by the Association.
Other
Association Technology Equipment Use — Association may use building technology equipment for official communications provided basic use not interfered with
Technology equipment to be determined by the Board shall be provided and maintained in each building for educational purposes. Association officers may use available technology in each building provided this use does not interfere with the basic purpose for which the equipment is provided
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $58,339 BA Longevity in 2023-2024
L BA: $58,339
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $47,958 BA Step 1 in 2023-2024
Step 1 BA: $47,958
Other
Bargaining Unit Assignment Notice — Teaching assignments cannot be substantially altered or transferred without prior negotiation
The teaching assignments of any bargaining unit member or the responsibilities of any position in the bargaining unit will not be substantially altered, increased, or transferred to a person not a member of the bargaining unit without prior negotiation with the Organization.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 5.75% increase for 2023-2024
A teacher who completed the maximum step number of the lane in 2022-2023 shall earn the 'L' salary for that same lane in 2023-2024. A teacher who completed the salary schedule shall have his/her salary increased by 5.75%.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 3.75% increase for 2024-2025
A teacher who completed the maximum step number of the lane in 2023-2024 shall earn the 'L' salary for that same lane in 2024-2025. A teacher who completed the salary schedule shall have his/her salary increased by 3.75%.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 3.25% increase for 2025-2026
A teacher who completed the maximum step number of the lane in 2024-2025 shall earn the 'L' salary for that same lane in 2025-2026. A teacher who completed the salary schedule shall have his/her salary increased by 3.25%.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Work-related injury from physical assault does not deduct from sick leave; one-third of sick leave deducted for other work-related injury or illness
In the event an employee loses working days due to injury from physical assault while performing their duties, such loss will not be deducted from sick leave. In other cases of work-related injury or illness, employees shall have one-third of a sick leave day deducted.
Other
Board Agenda Notice To Association — Association President receives notice of non-standard Board meetings and agendas concurrently with Board
The President of the Association or his/her designee shall be given written notice of any regular meeting of the Board held other than as normally scheduled and of any special meeting together with a copy of the agenda or statement of purpose.
Other
Board Meeting Notice Required — Employee given written notice of required Board appearance concerning adverse employment matters
When an employee is required to appear before the Board or any Board Committee concerning any matter which could adversely affect the continuation of that employee in his/her office, position, or employment, the employee shall be given written notice seven (7) days prior to any such meeting and reasons therefor.
Other
Board Meeting Representation Right — Employee entitled to Association representative of choice at Board meetings concerning employment matters
The employee shall be entitled to a representative of his/her choice for the purpose of advice. The Association may have a representative present for the purpose of contract monitoring.
Other
Board Minutes Electronic Posting — Board meeting minutes posted electronically within three business days of approval
An electronic copy of the minutes of all Board meetings shall be placed on the District's website within three (3) on the next business days following their approval
Workday
Building Meetings Required — Teachers required to attend two building meetings (8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.) per month
Two (2) building meetings (8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.), per month.
Other
Combined Fte Full Time Status — Employees with two or more part-time positions totaling at least 1.0 FTE deemed to have one full-time position for benefits and seniority
Employees with two or more part time positions in the District which total at least 1.0 FTE shall be deemed to have one full-time position for use of benefits and seniority.
Other
Committee Meeting Notice — 72 hour notice required for called meetings except in emergency
Any of the above meetings that are called requires a seventy-two (72) hour notification, except in emergency situations, in which case reasonable notification shall be given.
Other
Complete Agreement — Full and complete agreement; may be altered only through voluntary mutual consent in writing
This Agreement constitutes the full and complete Agreement of the parties and may be altered, changed or modified only through the voluntary, mutual consent of the parties in a written, signed amendment to this Agreement.
Other
Conditions Of Employment Maintained — Current employment conditions maintained at not less than level in effect at signing
The parties also acknowledge that current conditions of employment shall be maintained at not less than the level in effect in the District at the time this Agreement is signed.
Other
Continuous Student Contact Limit — Limit continuous student contact time to no more than three (3) hours
The Board shall make every reasonable effort to limit continuous student contact time to no more than three (3) continuous hours during the normal workday.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 180 teacher attendance days
The school calendar shall consist of one hundred eighty-five (185) days of which one hundred seventy-six (176) will be student attendance days and four (4) will be teacher institute days.
Other
Contract Duration — July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2016
This Agreement is in effect as of July 1, 2013, and shall continue in full force and effect until June 30, 2016.
Workday
Custodial External Fill Condition — Position may be filled from outside if no employee submits letter of intent within ten calendar days of posting
If no employee submits a letter of intent within ten (10) calendar days of the first posting, then the position may be filled from outside of the bargaining unit.
Other
Custodial Vacancy Posting Days — Custodial vacancies posted for 10 calendar days before external hiring
Any posted custodial position will be filled within ten (10) calendar days of the close of the posting position period, provided there is a qualified employee applicant available to fill the position.
Workday
Custodial Vacancy Procedures — Custodial vacancies filled within ten calendar days by most senior qualified employee applicant
Any posted custodial position will be filled within ten (10) calendar days of the close of the posting position period, provided there is a qualified employee applicant available to fill the position.
Other
Custodial Vacancy Seniority — Custodial vacancies filled by most senior qualified applicant within 10 calendar days of posting close; outside hire if no applicant
Day and Night custodial vacancies will be filled by the most senior qualified employee applicant. Any posted custodial position will be filled within ten (10) calendar days of the close of the posting position period, provided there is a qualified employee applicant available to fill the position.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — 100% of single premium up to $580.00 per contract year
Dental insurance shall be paid at 100% of the single premium for the plan the employee chooses up to the limit of $580.00 for length of contract.
Grievance
Disciplinary Notice Requirement — Teachers must be given at least 3 hours notice of disciplinary conference
Teachers shall be given reasonable notice (no less than three hours) of a disciplinary conference prior to the conference. Such notice shall inform the teacher of the basis for the discipline.
Other
Discipline Exclusion Admin Extracurricular — Discipline section does not apply to administrative or extracurricular assignments
This Section 4-4 shall not apply to administrative or extracurricular assignments.
Other
Discipline No Just Cause — No employee shall be disciplined without just cause
The Board, Superintendent, or designee may discipline employees through oral reprimands, written reprimands, and suspension with or without pay, provided no employee shall be disciplined without just cause.
Other
Discipline Representation Required — Employee entitled to Association representative at meetings with 2+ administrators, Superintendent, or Board where disciplinary action likely
An employee shall be entitled to have a representative of the Association present during any meeting with two (2) or more Administrators, the Superintendent, or the Board of Education where the purpose for which the meeting is called may lead to disciplinary action.
Other
Discipline Representation Right — Employee entitled to Association representative at disciplinary meetings with one or more administrators
An employee shall be entitled to have a representative of the Association present during any meeting with one (1) or more administrators, the Superintendent, or the Board of Education where the purpose for which the meeting is called may lead to disciplinary action.
Other
Discipline Serious Offense Exception — Board may invoke suspension or discharge without warning if offense seriousness warrants
The Board may invoke either a suspension, notice to remedy, or discharge without verbal warning or written reprimand should it believe that the seriousness of the offense warrants suspension or discharge without verbal or written warning.
Other
Discipline Without Just Cause Prohibited — No employee shall be disciplined without just cause
The Board, Superintendent, or designee may discipline employees through oral reprimands, written reprimands, and suspension with or without pay, provided, however, that no employee shall be disciplined without just cause.
Workday
District Meeting Required — Teachers required to attend one District meeting (3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.) per month reserved for Superintendent
One (1) District meeting (3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.) per month. This meeting shall be reserved for the Superintendent or his/her designee for the purpose of disseminating information, discussing teaching and learning, and/or discussing District-wide business.
Other
Document Replacement Cost — District pays cost of replacement documents if misplaced while in District possession
Should any documents, such as employee's certificates or transcripts, be misplaced while in the District's possession, the District shall pay the cost of the replacement documents.
Other
Document Return Upon Termination — Teaching certificates or official transcripts paid for by employee returned upon request at termination
Upon termination of employment, all documents such as teaching certificates or official transcripts, paid for by the employee, shall be returned to said employee upon request.
Other
Dues Deduction — Board shall deduct from pay all current membership dues of the Association including the Illinois Education Association and the National Education Association
The Board shall deduct from the pay of each employee all current membership dues of the Association including the Illinois Education Association and the National Education Association provided current or continuing membership written authorization form exists.
Other
Employee Administrator Conference — Employee may request employee/administrator conference to discuss serious parent complaints
If requested by the employee, an employee/administrator conference shall be held. If the employee requests a parent/employee conference and the parent agrees, the administrator may attend.
Other
Employee Information Disclosure — Names, phone numbers, emails and addresses of newly-hired employees provided to Association within seven working days
Names, phone numbers, personal and work emails and addresses of newly-hired employees shall be made available to the Association within seven (7) working days after approval of his/her contract by the Board, unless the newly-hired employee objects.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee pays 5% of single coverage premium; 35% of single+1 difference; 35% of family difference
District shall pay 95% of single coverage, 65% of difference between single+1 coverage and single coverage, 65% of difference between family coverage and single coverage for teachers.
Other
Employee Protection Assault — Board protects employees against death, bodily injury, and property damage claims from negligent or wrongful acts in scope of employment
The Board agrees to protect employees against death and bodily injury and property damage claims and suits, including the defense thereof, when damages are sought for negligent or wrongful acts alleged to have been committed in the scope of employment or under the direction of the Board.