Other
Administrative Aide Extra Duty — $1,594
Administrative Aide (1 per building) for 2025-2026: $1,594
Compensation
Alternate Pay Dates — Paycheck distributed preceding Friday when regular pay date falls on weekend or day prior to holiday
Paychecks shall be distributed on the preceding Friday when the regular pay date falls on a weekend, or the day prior to a holiday when the pay date falls on a holiday.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available at Step 4 under Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service with alternating strike process for panel of 7 arbitrators
Step 4: grievance may be submitted within 20 days to FMCS to submit panel of 7 Arbitrators. Parties shall alternately strike names. Arbitrator shall have no power to add, delete from, or change terms of agreement.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $84,434
2025-2026 Teacher Salary Schedule, BA column, step 34
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $51,325
2025-2026 Teacher Salary Schedule, BA column, step 0
Other
Band Director Extra Duty — $4,327
Band Director (Gr 6-8) (1 per district) for 2025-2026: $4,327
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Frozen salary with $1,200 non-compounding stipend for 2025-2026 school year (certain 2007-2008 hired teachers)
These teachers, along with teachers who do not take additional coursework, will have their salary frozen and will receive a $1,200 non-compounding stipend for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 school years.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — $1.00 per hour increase for all classifications for 2027-2028
2027-2028 Custodians: $1.00 Secretaries: $1.00 Paraprofessionals: $1.00
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — $1.00 per hour increase for all classifications for 2028-2029
2028-2029 Custodians: $1.00 Secretaries: $1.00 Paraprofessionals: $1.00
Other
Basketball Boys 7th Grade Extra Duty — $3,647
Basketball – Boys 7th Grade for 2025-2026: $3,647
Other
Basketball Boys 8th Grade Extra Duty — $3,848
Basketball – Boys 8th Grade for 2025-2026: $3,848
Other
Basketball Girls 7th Grade Extra Duty — $3,647
Basketball – Girls 7th Grade for 2025-2026: $3,647
Other
Basketball Girls 8th Grade Extra Duty — $3,848
Basketball – Girls 8th Grade for 2025-2026: $3,848
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to three days per incident for death in immediate family or significant family member
The Superintendent shall grant up to three (3) days of leave per incident, without loss of pay or sick leave, which may be used for the death in the immediate family as defined in Section 7.1 above or another significant family member as approved by the Superintendent.
Compensation
Building Overtime Offering Priority — Building overtime offered first to assigned building employees, then district seniority, then part-time/substitutes
Building overtime assignments, if feasible, will be offered to employees assigned to that building. If the building custodian(s) decline the overtime assigned, it will then be offered on district seniority basis, then to part-time or substitute custodians.
Workday
Building Secretary Hours — Building Secretary: 11 months (August through June), 5-day work week, 8.5 hours per day including 30-minute duty-free unpaid lunch break
7.1.3 Building Secretary. 11 months, (August through June), 5-day work week, 8.5 hours per day including a 30-minute duty-free unpaid lunch break with the exception of winter and spring breaks as designated in the calendar.
Other
Bus Supervisor Extra Duty — $360 per bus
Bus Supervisor (per bus) for 2025-2026: $360
Compensation
Cell Phone Reimbursement — Cell phone reimbursement of $50 per month for business use
As deemed necessary by the Superintendent, employees may receive a reimbursement of $50 per month to cover business use of their cell phone.
Other
Chorus Director Extra Duty — $4,327
Chorus Director (Gr 6-8) (1 per district) for 2025-2026: $4,327
Other
Code Of Ethics — Association has endorsed CODE OF ETHICS OF THE EDUCATION PROFESSION as adopted by Illinois Education Association
Association has endorsed the CODE OF ETHICS OF THE EDUCATION PROFESSION as adopted by the Illinois Education Association. Board has not subscribed to or endorsed and is not bound by Uniform Code of Ethics.
Compensation
Compensatory Time Max Hours — Maximum 40 hours of compensatory time accumulation allowed
No employee shall be allowed to accumulate more than 40 hours of compensatory time. Compensatory time shall be taken only with the prior approval of the employee's supervisor. Compensatory time shall not be carried over from year to year.
Insurance
Continuation Of Benefits 10 11 Month — 10-month or 11-month employees entitled to 12-month insurance basis
A 10-month or 11-month employee is entitled to insurance benefits on a 12-month basis, provided, however, the health insurance benefits of an employee who completes the school year, but who will not be returning the following school year due to resignation, termination, release, or reduction in force, shall receive Board contribution for their July and August COBRA insurance premiums.
Insurance
Continuation Of Benefits Cobr Notice Deadline — Notice of resignation/retirement must be given prior to June 15 for July/August COBRA benefit eligibility
Employees who fail to give timely notice (prior to June 15th) of the resignation or retirement will be required to pay the full cost of the monthly insurance premiums for coverage after June 30 of the final year of employment through a one-time payment or through payroll deduction.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 185-day calendar with 5 non-attendance emergency days
The salary schedule (Article XIV) shall apply to a 185-day calendar (5 days will be non-attendance emergency days). If the Board adopts a calendar that exceeds the above, each teacher shall be paid at the rate of 1/180 of his/her yearly basic salary per day.
Other
Contract Effective Date — July 1, 2023
This Agreement shall be effective as of July 1, 2023
Other
Contract Expiration Date — June 30, 2026
shall remain in full force and effect until June 30, 2026, and shall be automatically renewed from year to year thereafter
Other
Contract Modification Requirement — Mutual written consent required for modifications
The terms and conditions of this agreement may be modified by alteration, change, addition to, or deletion only through the mutual consent of the parties in a written amendment.
Other
Contract Reopener Condition — Illinois Legislature working on Pension Reform legislation, Evidence-based Funding, and other legislation that could significantly impact school districts and public school funding
Due to the fact that the Illinois Legislature is currently working on Pension Reform legislation, Evidence-based Funding, and other legislation that could significantly impact school districts and public school funding, then both parties shall agree to meet to reopen the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Other
Contract Severability — Invalidation of one part does not affect remaining portions unless directly affected
Should any part hereof or any provision herein contained be rendered or declared unlawful, such invalidation shall not affect the remaining portions of this Agreement unless directly affected by such invalidation.
Workday
Custodian Hours 10month — 10-month Custodian: 5-day work week, 7.5 hours per day including 30-minute duty-free unpaid lunch break
7.1.2 Custodian. 10 months, 5-day work week, 7.5 hours per day including a 30-minute duty-free unpaid lunch break.
Workday
Custodian Hours 12month — 12-month Custodian: 5-day work week, 8.5 hours per day including one 30-minute duty-free unpaid lunch break
7.1.1 Custodian. 12 months, 5-day work week, 8.5 hours per day including one 30-minute duty-free unpaid lunch break when students and teachers are in session.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental and vision insurance are employee-paid
Dental and vision insurance are employee-paid.
Other
Discipline Just Cause — No employee shall be disciplined except for just cause
6.3 Discipline. No employee shall be disciplined except for just cause. Reprimands shall not be subject to appeal beyond Step 3 of the grievance procedure.
Other
Drama Directors Extra Duty — $1,604
Drama Directors (Gr 1-5) (1 per elementary building or 2 per elementary building may split stipend) for 2025-2026: $1,604
Other
Dues Deduction — Board deducts Association dues from paycheck; Association indemnifies Board
To the extent the Board deducts Association dues from an employee's paycheck, the Association shall indemnify and hold the Board harmless against any and all claims, demands, suits, or other forms of liability.
Compensation
Emergency Call In Rate — Emergency call-in paid at one and one-half times regular rate with minimum 2 hours guaranteed
Emergency call-in shall be paid at one and one-half times the regular rate, with a minimum of two hours guaranteed pay. When emergency call-in is contiguous to the employee's regular work shift, no reduction of hours in that shift shall occur unless agreed to by the employee.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — 30% for single coverage; 30% for family coverage on increases over prior year
District pays 70% of increase in single coverage over prior year; employee pays remaining 30%. District pays 70% of employee+spouse, employee+child(ren), family increases; employee pays 30%.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Formally evaluated at least twice during probationary period; at least once every two years thereafter
Each employee shall be formally evaluated in writing by his or her immediate supervisor at least two (2) times during the probationary period. The supervisor shall evaluate at least once every two (2) years thereafter.
Other
Flex Scheduling Sea Meetings — Employees working beyond 4:00 p.m. allowed up to six hours flex-time scheduling annually for SEA meetings
Employees who work beyond 4:00 p.m. shall be allowed up to six (6) hours of flex-time scheduling annually, upon prior approval of the employee's supervisor, for the purpose of attending SEA meetings.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Discipline conference, Board appearance, arbitration available for suspension
When an employee is required to appear before the Board or the Administration in any meeting which is called to discuss the teacher's imminent dismissal, imminent suspension, imminent salary loss or imminent written reprimand, the employee shall be entitled to have a representative of his/her choice present.
Other
Hazardous Working Conditions — Employee must notify building principal in writing of hazardous conditions; principal will investigate and provide response
6.7 Hazardous Working Conditions. If an employee feels that a hazardous working condition exists, he /she must notify the building principal in writing of the conditions believed to be hazardous. Promptly, after any necessary investigation, the principal will provide a response to the employee.
Insurance
Health Insurance New Employee Coverage Date — Coverage begins first of month following 30 days of employment
For new employees, the provisions of the District's insurance plan provide for insurance coverage beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment with the District (October 1st).
Insurance
Health Insurance Premium Increase Cap — Parties agree to negotiate if annual premium increase exceeds 15%
The District and the Association agree to negotiate the percentage of costs to be paid by each party should the annual increase in single or family medical insurance premiums be greater than fifteen percent (15%) for any year of this Agreement.
Insurance
Health Insurance Premium Increase Split — Premium increases split 70% Board, 30% Employee; decreases also split 70/30
For the subsequent years covered by this agreement, any premium increases or decreases shall be split 70 percent to the Board and 30 percent to the employee. Employee premium increases, if any, are effective at the start of the employee's normal work year.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Medical insurance premiums paid by District for single coverage per Affordable Care Act provisions
Medical/Health insurance premiums shall be paid by the District for all full-time employees only and in accordance with the Affordable Care Act
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — $1,300 annually for teachers not taking medical insurance
Board will contribute $1,300 for 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 insurance plan years towards other insurance for teachers not taking medical insurance.
Other
Indemnity — Board will indemnify and protect all employees from damage claims and suits, including defense, as provided in Section 5/10-20.20 of the Illinois School Code
6.6 Indemnity. The Board will indemnify and protect all employees from damage claims and suits, including defense thereof, as provided for in Section 5/10-20.20 of the Illinois School Code, 105 ILCS 5/10-20.20.
Leave
Injury On Job Full Pay Days — Full pay for first 3 workdays from work-related injury
A full-time employee injured on the job will continue to draw full pay for the first three (3) workdays missed as a result of the work-related injury. No deduction will be made from the employee's accumulated sick leave.
Leave
Injury On Job Workers Comp Supplemental — One-third daily salary from district plus one-third sick day deducted for workers comp days
Thereafter, if the employee is receiving Workers' Compensation, at the employee's election and to the extent it is available, one-third of his/her daily salary from the district will be paid and one-third of a sick day deducted for any working days missed due to the work-related injury.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Plan Time requirement: 200 minutes per full week of student attendance (2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028)
Each licensed staff member shall have an average of 200 minutes of Plan Time per full week of student attendance for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 School Years.
Compensation
Internal Sub Rate — $39.00 per hour
Internal Sub Rate, In-service Training, Evening Activities 2025-2026: $39.00
Compensation
Internal Sub Rate 2026 2027 — $39.25 per hour
Internal Sub Rate, In-service Training, Evening Activities 2026-2027: $39.25
Compensation
Internal Sub Rate 2027 2028 — $39.50 per hour
Internal Sub Rate, In-service Training, Evening Activities 2027-2028: $39.50
Other
Involuntary Reassignment Compensation — 3 days release time for preparation after involuntary transfer
Additionally, teachers involuntarily transferred after a school term has begun, shall be scheduled 3 days of release time from regular teaching, without loss of pay, to prepare for the new assignment.
Other
Involuntary Transfer Seniority Based — Based on legal qualifications and FREA seniority to serve students; least senior transferred if comparable
The decision to relocate/reassign a teacher will first be based on the legal qualifications of the teacher then by FREA seniority to best serve the students of School District 142.
Other
Job Description — Each current and new employee will be provided with a job description
7.3 Job Description. Each current and new employee will be provided with a job description.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Master's degree and additional credit hours enable lane advancement
Tuition Reimbursement Credit for coursework beyond Bachelor's or Master's Degree granted only for courses approved in advance by Superintendent. Pre- and Post-Master's coursework must be related to teacher's educational assignment or designated shortage area.
Insurance
Life Insurance Amount — Term life insurance in amount of $20,000
The Board will provide employees with term life insurance in the amount of $20,000. Life insurance benefits decrease at ages 65, 70 and 75 in compliance with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
Other
Lunch Supervisor Extra Duty — $3,704
Lunch Supervisor for 2025-2026: $3,704
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $92,367
2025-2026 Teacher Salary Schedule, MA+24 column, step 34