Other
Assistant Coach Positions Roster — Assistant HS Boys Football (6-10, three positions), Assistant HS Boys Basketball (6-10), Assistant HS Girls Basketball (6-10), Assistant HS Girls Volleyball (6-10), Assistant HS Boys Baseball (6-8), Assistant HS Girls Softball (6-8), Assistant HS Boys & Girls Track (6-10)
Assistant HS Boys Football 6 - 10 (three positions); Assistant HS Boys Basketball 6 - 10; Assistant HS Girls Basketball 6 - 10; Assistant HS Girls Volleyball 6 - 10; Assistant HS Boys Baseball 6 - 8; Assistant HS Girls Softball 6 - 8; Assistant HS Boys & Girls Track 6 - 10
Leave
Association President Leave — Maximum two days per school year for Association President leave
The maximum number of Association President or President's designee leave days in any school year shall be two (2).
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Compensation per Appendix B and C
Teachers covered by the agreement shall receive compensation pursuant to the provisions set forth in Appendix B (Salary Percent Increases & Fringe Benefits) and Appendix C (Extracurricular Salaries).
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 6% increase in TRS creditable earnings for final year (One Year Plan)
If an eligible Teacher meets the requirements, the eligible Teacher's compensation shall no longer be determined by reference to the negotiated percentage increase or extra duty schedule, and for the final year of employment the Teacher's TRS creditable earnings shall be increased by six percent (6%).
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 6% increase in TRS creditable earnings for each of final two years (Two Year Plan)
If an eligible Teacher meets the requirements, for the final TWO (2) years of employment the Teacher's TRS creditable earnings shall be increased by six percent (6%) over the Teacher's TRS creditable earnings for the prior year of employment.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 6% increase in TRS creditable earnings for each of final three years (Three Year Plan)
If an eligible Teacher meets the requirements, for the final THREE (3) years of employment the Teacher's TRS creditable earnings shall be increased by six percent (6%) over the Teacher's TRS creditable earnings for the prior year of employment.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Each teacher may use up to the three (3) days per occurrence for leave connected to the death of a family member
Each teacher may use up to the three (3) days per occurrence for leave connected to the death of a family member for reasons such as arranging burial and funeral rights, funeral attendance, and travel.
Other
Continuation Education Increase — Continuing education salary increase per credit level completion
A continuing education increase in salary of $1,200 will be paid for completion of the following levels of educational advancement: BA+8, BA+16, BA+24, MA+8, MA+16, MA+24, MA+32.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — One scheduled 45-minute preparation period for each teacher each school day
Each teacher will have the equivalent of one (1) scheduled 45-minute preparation period for each school day. The building level and teaching schedule may dictate that this is not necessarily all during the course of one day.
Other
District Limitations Retirement Plan — No more than three (3) full-time certified teachers in the retirement plan shall retire in the same school year
No more than three (3) full-time certified teachers in the retirement plan, shall retire in the same school year.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Four domains assessed: Instructional Planning, Instructional Methods, Classroom Management, Professional Expectations
Domain 1 = 5 Elements; Domain 2 = 8 Elements; Domain 3 = 8 Elements; Domain 4 = 9 Elements. Average of Domains: Total points divided by 30 (# of elements). Multiply by .70 (70%). Student Growth divided by 1, Then multiplied by .30 (30%). Add each together for total.
Compensation
Extended Contract Calculation — Extended contract reimbursement: annual salary divided by 9, multiplied by number of months
The said contract shall be reimbursed at a rate equal to the contractual rate as established by the employee's base salary for the current school year. Salary captioned shall be accomplished by the following formula: The ANNUAL SALARY of the specified teacher DIVIDED BY NINE (9) X (TIMES) THE NUMBER OF MONTHS of the extended contract.
Compensation
Extra Duty Stipend Percent — Extra-Curricular positions filled by FCEA members automatically get yearly .5% increase in percent of base range
Extra-Curricular positions filled by FCEA members will automatically get a yearly .5% increase in the percent of base range for completion of the associated extra-curricular season.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Building supervisor, Superintendent, Board
Grievance procedure steps: (A) Building supervisor answer within 10 days; (B) Superintendent within 10 days; (C) Board meeting within 30 days with 10-day response
Insurance
Health Single Premium — The Board will provide for a negotiated hospital and medical insurance plan at a rate of $8,200 (for 2025-2026) per employee toward the district's selected health insurance, vision, and/or dental plan
The Board will provide for a negotiated hospital and medical insurance plan for full-time and part-time certified teaching personnel at a rate of $8,200 (for 2025-2026) & $8,450 (for 2026-2027) per employee toward the district's selected health insurance, vision, and/or dental plan.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Work day begins at 7:50 a.m. and ends at 3:20 p.m.
The work day for certified staff shall begin at 7:50 a.m. and shall end at 3:20 p.m. Exceptions will be made on days with holiday dismissal or unless authorized by the administration to leave earlier.
Other
Junior High Positions Roster — JH Boys Basketball 8th Grade (6-12), JH Boys Basketball 7th Grade (6-12), JH Boys Basketball 5th/6th Grade (3-6), JH Girls Basketball 8th Grade (6-12), JH Girls Basketball 7th Grade (6-12), JH Girls Basketball 5th/6th Grade (3-6), JH Girls Volleyball 8th Grade (6-12), JH Girls Volleyball 7th Grade (6-12), JH Girls Volleyball 5th/6th Grade (3-6), JH Boys Track (5-10), JH Girls Track (5-10), JH Boys Baseball (5-10), Assistant JH Boys Baseball (2-4), JH Girls Softball (5-10), Assistant JH Girls Softball (2-4), JH Basketball Cheerleading (4-8)
JH Boys Basketball (8th Grade) 6 - 12; JH Boys Basketball (7th Grade) 6 - 12; JH Boys Basketball (5th/6th Grade) 3 - 6; JH Girls Basketball (8th Grade) 6 - 12; JH Girls Basketball (7th Grade) 6 - 12; JH Girls Basketball (5th/6th Grade) 3 - 6; JH Girls Volleyball (8th Grade) 6 - 12; JH Girls Volleyball (7th Grade) 6 - 12; JH Girls Volleyball (5th/6th Grade) 3 - 6; JH Boys Track 5 - 10; JH Girls
Leave
Jury Duty Compensation — Full compensation upon surrendering jury payments to Board
A teacher serving on a jury during his/her scheduled working hours shall receive his/her full compensation for the time served in the jury upon surrendering to the Board payments received for serving as juror.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Credit hours allowed with superintendent approval in teacher's area of employment
All additional credit hours must be in the teacher's area of employment including but not limited to subject area, area of specialization, curriculum development, or necessary to fulfill requirements for recertification.
Leave
Leave Without Pay Insurance — Teacher can continue insurance if reimbursing district 10 days prior to anniversary
A teacher on leave of absence without pay may continue insurance benefits, if he/she reimburses the district for the costs of the insurance premium at least ten (10) days prior to the anniversary date.
Leave
Leave Without Pay Seniority Protection — Teacher will not lose seniority on leave without pay if conditions met
A teacher will not lose seniority on a leave of absence without pay, provided ALL conditions under Article 9.7 are met.
Leave
Leave Without Pay Tenure Protection — Tenured teacher on leave without pay will not lose tenure
A tenured teacher on leave of absence without pay will not lose tenure.
Other
Masters Degree Increase — Masters degree completion salary increase
Teachers shall receive an increase in salary of $1600 for completion of the following level of educational advancement: MA.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Any teacher achieving National Board Certification will receive a one time, one thousand dollar ($1,000) stipend
Any teacher achieving National Board Certification will receive a one time, one thousand dollar ($1,000) stipend.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Four (4) full preparation periods to take another teacher's class results in additional 1/2 personal day or $25.00 compensation per period
Any certified teaching staff member that yields four (4) full preparation periods to take another teacher's class will either accrue an additional 1/2 personal day or will be compensated at a rate of $25.00 per preparation period.
Leave
Personal Leave Conversion To Sick — Unused personal days convert to sick leave at 2:1 ratio
Unused personal days at the end of the school year shall be added to accumulated sick leave at a ratio of two (2) sick leave days for one (1) unused personal day.
Leave
Personal Leave Restrictions — Personal leave not allowed first week and last two weeks of school without special approval
Personal leave cannot be used during the first week and the last two (2) weeks of school without special advance written permission by the superintendent.
Leave
Professional Leave Days — Up to three days for conventions, professional meetings, workshops
After prior application to and with the approval of the superintendent or building principal, teachers may be released up to three (3) days with full pay to attend conventions, professional meetings, workshops, visit exemplary programs.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board-paid TRS contribution 9%
From the salary described in 14.1 Section B above, the Board shall pay the following percentages required by TRS directly to the Teachers' Retirement System on behalf of each teacher as a Board-paid teacher retirement contribution. 2025-2026: -9%; 2026-2027: -9%
Retirement
Retirement System — Teachers Retirement System (TRS) with 9% pension contribution included in compensation
The salary and fringe benefits information in Appendix B and extracurricular information in Appendix C include the tax sheltered nine percent pension contribution required and payable to the Illinois Retirement System. (Illinois Provision code Section 16-152 and Section 16-133.1)
Rif
Rif Recall Days — Teacher must respond within 15 business days to recall notice
Failure to respond within fifteen (15) business days after a certified mailing to the teacher's address on file with the district office recalling such teacher, shall result in termination of the teacher's rights of recall here under.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Recall rights within 2 calendar years of RIF notification
If a position(s) becomes available within two (2) calendar years after the date that notification of a reduction in force is sent to the tenured teacher(s) by the Board, 'recall' shall be determined as follows
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Multiple salary lanes: BA+8, BA+16, BA+24, MA+8, MA+16, MA+24, MA+32
Teachers shall receive an increase in salary of $1200 for completion of BA+8, BA+16, BA+24, MA+8, MA+16, MA+24, MA+32. Teachers shall receive an increase in salary of $1600 for completion of the MA level of educational advancement.
Other
Sick Bank Max Annual Usage — No member may use more than 90 days during employment
No member may use more than ninety (90) days during his/her employment at Flanagan-Cornell Unit District #74.
Other
Sick Bank Member Annual — Full member can use maximum 45 days per school year
A member of the Sick Leave Bank meeting the requirements of this Article may use a maximum of forty-five (45) days from the Sick Leave Bank per school year.
Other
Sick Bank Probationary Year Four — Probationary member year 4 can withdraw 18 days
4th Year: 18 days
Other
Sick Bank Probationary Year One — Probationary member year 1 can withdraw 4 days
1st Year: 4 days
Other
Sick Bank Probationary Year Three — Probationary member year 3 can withdraw 14 days
3rd Year: 14 days
Other
Sick Bank Probationary Year Two — Probationary member year 2 can withdraw 9 days
2nd Year: 9 days
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Beginning with the tenth (10th) year of TRS Creditable Service, teachers will be granted fifteen (15) sick leave days per year
Beginning with the tenth (10th) year of TRS Creditable Service, teachers will be granted fifteen (15) sick leave days per year without loss of pay. Beginning with the twentieth (20th) year of TRS Creditable Service, teachers will be granted twenty (20) sick leave days per year.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — The total number of days to accumulate in the Sick Leave Bank will not exceed two hundred (200)
The total number of days to accumulate in the bank will not exceed two hundred (200). The Governing Committee will meet once at the beginning of each semester to determine the need for additional sick days in the bank and will initiate an assessment if needed.
Other
Staff Positions Roster — Athletic Director (15-20), Varsity HS Boys Football (10-18), Varsity HS Boys Basketball (10-18), Varsity HS Girls Basketball (10-18), Varsity HS Girls Volleyball (10-18), Varsity HS Boys Baseball (8-16), Varsity HS Girls Softball (8-16), Varsity HS Boys & Girls Track (8-16), HS Boys & Girls Golf (4-10), HS Basketball Cheerleading (5-10)
Athletic Director 15 - 20; Varsity HS Boys Football 10 - 18; Varsity HS Boys Basketball 10 - 18; Varsity HS Girls Basketball 10 - 18; Varsity HS Girls Volleyball 10 - 18; Varsity HS Boys Baseball 8 - 16; Varsity HS Girls Softball 8 - 16; Varsity HS Boys & Girls Track 8 - 16; HS Boys & Girls Golf 4 - 10; HS Basketball Cheerleading 5 - 10
Compensation
Step Increase — Perfect attendance payment of $500 for zero sick days or $250 for one sick/personal day
A payment of $500 will be given to each employee who has perfect attendance for each full school year when they use zero (0) sick and/or personal days. A payment of $250 will be given to each employee who has used only one (1) sick and/or personal day.
Compensation
Ticket Taker Sporting Events Pay — Ticket takers for sporting events paid $20.00 per game (home and away)
Pay for extra duty jobs at sporting events will be $20.00 per game. (Home & Away)