Other
Agreement Effective Date — July 1, 2024
This Agreement shall be in effect on July 1, 2024, and shall continue in full force and effect until June 30, 2027.
Other
Agreement Expiration Date — June 30, 2027
This Agreement shall be in effect on July 1, 2024, and shall continue in full force and effect until June 30, 2027.
Other
Agreement Renewal — Agreement automatically renewed unless notice given between 120 and 60 calendar days prior to expiration
It shall be automatically renewed from year to year thereafter unless either party shall notify the other in writing no earlier than one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days and no later than sixty (60) calendar days prior to the expiration date.
Other
Agreement Term — Agreement effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025
This Agreement, when approved and signed by the appropriate authorities for and on behalf of the Employer and the Union shall be in full force and effect from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association
The American Arbitration Association shall be requested to submit a list of arbitrators in accordance with its rules and regulations. If either party is dissatisfied with the list sent by the AAA, prior to striking the list, another list can be requested.
Compensation
Attendance Incentive — Attendance Incentive provision
Article XI section 11.9 addresses Attendance Incentive.
Other
Attendance Incentive Two Days — Teachers using only two sick days receive $100 additional purchase order money
Teachers who use only two (2) sick days per school year shall receive $100 additional purchase order money to be used for classroom supplies.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $70,333.99
Step 30 BA salary 2024-2025: 70,333.99
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $38,698.08
Step 1 BA salary 2024-2025: 38,698.08
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — In no event will a teacher receive an increase in total reportable TRS creditable earnings in excess of 6% unless statutory exceptions apply
In no event will a teacher receive an increase in total, reportable TRS creditable earnings in excess of six percent (6%) of the prior year's total, reportable TRS creditable earnings, unless any of the statutory exceptions enacted by P.A. 94-1057 to the Illinois Pension Code apply.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Pre-retirement incentive allows maximum 6% increase each year for up to 4 years in total reportable creditable earnings
The pre-retirement salary from one to four years will be a maximum 6% increase each year in total reportable creditable earnings.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per hour increase effective July 1, 2024
Effective July 1, 2024, all employees covered by this Agreement shall receive a one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per hour increase in wages.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Immediate family defined as parents, spouse, brothers, sisters, children, grandparents, grandchildren, parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, legal guardians, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law
In cases of serious illness or death, 'immediate family' shall include parents, spouse, brothers, sisters, children, grandparents, grandchildren, parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and legal guardians, daughters-in-law and sons-in-law.
Workday
Class Size — Class size provisions referenced in Article IX
Article IX section 9.6 addresses Class Size.
Other
Classroom Assignment Notice — Teachers notified in writing no later than June 1 of classroom assignment for forthcoming year
Teachers shall be notified in writing no later than June 1 of their classroom assignment for the forthcoming year.
Compensation
Co Curricular Stipends — Co-Curricular Stipends referenced in Appendix D
Article XI section 11.2 addresses Co-Curricular Stipends with Appendix D referenced.
Other
Cobra Continuation — Laid off teacher may continue in health/major medical plan at own expense under COBRA
Any teacher who is laid off pursuant to this Article may continue in the health/major medical plan at his/her own expense pursuant to the terms of the Combined Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA).
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Length of work day normally not exceed 7 hours and 20 minutes, inclusive of duty free lunch
The length of the work day shall normally not exceed 7 hours and 20 minutes, inclusive of a duty free lunch with the exception of before school playground duty and detention supervision after school.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Vision & Dental included in health plans if chosen by employee
*Includes Vision & Dental, if chosen by the employee
Other
Dues Checkoff Authorization — Union dues checkoff authorized; deductions made on first and second pay of each month; dues not charitable but may be tax deductible as ordinary business expenses
Authorized to deduct from wages Union fees, assessments and dues as certified by Local 1197. Continue monthly unless thirty (30) day written notice given. Dues not deductible as charitable contributions but may be tax deductible as ordinary business expenses.
Workday
Early Dismissal — Early Dismissal provisions
Article IX section 9.11 addresses Early Dismissal.
Other
Early Dismissal Holidays — Teachers dismissed one hour earlier day before Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter if not preceded by weekend
The day before Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter holidays teachers shall be dismissed one hour earlier than the normal dismissal time. If the holiday is preceded by a weekend, the early dismissal shall occur on Friday.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — $150.00 cash option each month for employees not enrolled; family coverage must pay entire additional cost via payroll deduction
$150.00 Cash Option each month for employees not enrolled in the insurance plan. Teachers enrolling in the plan have an option to include their family in the plan, but must pay the entire additional cost via payroll deduction.
Other
Evaluation Conference Deadline — Conference within ten working days of evaluation; written response within ten work days after conference
Within ten (10) work days of receiving the evaluation a conference will be held between the teacher and supervisor (evaluator) to review the initial draft of the evaluation and provide specific recommendations.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Evaluation procedures with informal observations, formal observations, and formal evaluations
Article V covers Teacher Evaluation Procedures including Review of Procedures, Informal Observations, Formal Observations, Formal Evaluation, and Post-Evaluation Procedures with Compliance with State Laws.
Other
Formal Observation First Scheduled — First observation not held first two weeks; first two weeks defined as first 10 days of student attendance
Formal observations shall not be held the first two weeks of school. First two weeks shall be defined as the first 10 days of student attendance.
Grievance
Future Negotiations Mediation — Either party may request Federal Mediation Service if no settlement achieved within 120 days of commencement of negotiations
In future negotiations, either party shall have the right to request to go to the Federal Mediation Service for a mediator if a settlement has not been achieved within 120 days of the commencement of negotiations.
Other
Grievance Initiation Deadline — Grievance must be filed within ten days of occurrence
An alleged grievance must be filed within ten (10) days of the occurrence of the event which initiated the grievance. Failure to file within the time limits prescribed herein constitutes a waiver of the right to file.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step One, Step Two, Step Three, Step Four
If the alleged grievance is not resolved at Step Three, the grievant and Union jointly may submit the grievance to binding arbitration within ten (10) days of the Step Three response.
Other
Grievance Written Response Step One — Supervisor provides written answer within ten days after meeting
The supervisor shall provide the aggrieved teacher with a written answer to the grievance within ten (10) days after the meeting.
Other
Grievance Written Response Step Three — Board President provides written decision within fifteen days after hearing
Upon conclusion of the hearing, the President of the Board shall have fifteen (15) days in which to provide a written decision to the grievant.
Other
Grievance Written Response Step Two — Superintendent provides written decision within ten days after meeting
Upon conclusion of the hearing the Superintendent shall have ten (10) days in which to provide his written decision to the grievant.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Employees may include family in plan; employee pays entire cost via payroll deduction
Employees enrolling in the plan have an option to include their family in the plan, but must pay the entire cost via payroll deduction.
Insurance
Health Insurance — Major Medical Insurance provision
Article XI section 11.3 addresses Major Medical Insurance.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board paid Plans A1, B1, C1 at 100% of Plan D1 premium; Plan D1 at 100% premium
Plan A1 Monthly Single Premium/Portion Paid by Board FY25 The equivalent to 100% of the Plan D1 premium. Plan D1 Monthly Single Premium/Portion Paid by Board FY25 100% of the premium
Insurance
Internal Substitutes — Internal Substitutes provision
Article XI section 11.4 addresses Internal Substitutes.
Workday
Involuntary Transfers — Involuntary Transfer provisions
Article IX section 9.14 addresses Involuntary Transfers.
Leave
Jury Leave — Jury Leave provision
Article X section 10.05 addresses Jury Leave.
Workday
Length Work Day — Length of work day provisions
Article IX section 9.1 addresses Length of Work Day with multiple subsections covering classroom assignments, non-teaching assignments, and meetings outside regular work day.
Other
Lesson Plans Advance — Lesson plans accomplished at least 2 days in advance
Lesson plans shall be accomplished at least two (2) days in advance, with the plans being acceptable to the principal in each building.
Other
Lunch Break Minutes — Each full-time bargaining unit employee shall receive a thirty (30) minute lunch break scheduled each day
Each full-time bargaining unit employee shall receive a thirty (30) minute lunch break scheduled each day. Lunch breaks are not counted as part of the paid workday.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $75,919.30
Step 30 MA salary 2024-2025: 75,919.30
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $43,358.25
Step 1 MA salary 2024-2025: 43,358.25
Compensation
Mileage — Mileage reimbursement provision
Article XI section 11.6 addresses Mileage.
Other
No Strike Clause — General statement regarding teacher and union responsibilities regarding no strike and disruptions
Article VIII addresses No Strike and Disruptions with General Teacher and Union Responsibilities outlined.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Teachers compensated at rate of $30.00 per preparation period when they substitute as internal substitute
Teachers shall be compensated at the rate of $30.00 per preparation period when they substitute. A time sheet must be completed and turned into the Office immediately after each internal substitute assignment.
Other
Part Time Salary Adjustment — Part time aides receive annual increases as determined by Board based on cost of living; elevation to full time places them at nearest higher step with subsequent increases determined by schedule
Part time aides will receive annual increases as determined by the Board of Education based on cost of living. Should a part time aide be elevated or moved to a full time position, they will be placed at the nearest higher step on the salary schedule.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Full-time teacher granted three (3) days of personal business leave a year; teacher with 15+ years experience granted four (4) days
A full time teacher will be granted three (3) days of personal business leave a year (a teacher with 15 years or more experience in this district will be granted a total of four (4) days of personal business leave a year)
Other
Personnel File Rebuttal Deadline — Teacher may attach rebuttal within ten working days after material placed in file
A teacher shall have the right to attach a rebuttal or explanatory material to any document placed in the file within ten (10) working days following the date the material was placed in the file.
Other
Personnel File Review — Teachers have right to review personnel file materials
Article VI covers Personnel Files including Right of Review, Placement of Materials in File, and Requests for Copies of Materials in File.
Other
Personnel File Review Notice — Teacher must provide written request at least one work day in advance
Each teacher shall have the right to review the contents of his/her personnel file upon making a written request at least one (1) work day in advance.
Workday
Posting Vacancies — Posting of Teacher Vacancies provisions
Article IX section 9.12 addresses Posting of Teacher Vacancies.
Leave
Pregnancy Disability Leave — Pregnancy-Related Disability Leave provision
Article X section 10.06 addresses Pregnancy-Related Disability Leave.
Compensation
Pro Rata Payments — Pro-Rata Payments Where Appropriate provision
Article XI section 11.7 addresses Pro-Rata Payments Where Appropriate.
Other
Probationary Period Days — Newly hired employees shall be considered probationary during their first one-hundred twenty (120) work (attendance) days
Newly hired employees shall be considered probationary during their first one-hundred twenty (120) work (attendance) days. In addition, the Administration can extend the probationary period by another one-hundred twenty (120) work (attendance) days.
Leave
Professional Leave — Professional Leave provision
Article X section 10.04 addresses Professional Leave.
Other
Recall Response Deadline — Teacher has 10 business days to respond to recall notification
If a decision is made to recall a teacher, the affected teacher shall have ten (10) business days in which to respond, with the timeline beginning on the date the notification was sent by certified mail to the teacher.
Other
Recalled Teacher Reinstatement — Recalled teacher reinstated with no loss of seniority, tenure rights, accumulated sick leave, or salary schedule position
A recalled teacher shall be reinstated with no loss of seniority, tenure rights (where applicable), accumulated sick leave, or salary schedule position.
Other
Reduction In Force Notification — Board shall notify Union in writing when reduction is to be made, following timeframes in School Code Sections 24-11 and 24-12
The Board shall notify, in writing, the Union when a reduction is to be made in the number of total certified teaching personnel employed within the bargaining unit.
Other
Reduction In Force Seniority — Seniority defined as total period of continuous full-time employment in a position within the bargaining unit
Seniority (length of continuing service) means the total period of continuous full-time employment in a position which is within the bargaining unit.