Other
5 12 Teacher Planning Time — Each 5-12 teacher provided equivalent of one standard class period planning time per regular school work day
Each 5-12 teacher will be provided with the equivalent of one standard class period to be used as planning time each regular school work day.
Other
Agreement Prevails Over Board Policy — When conflict between agreement and Board Policy/administrative procedures, agreement shall prevail
When there is a conflict between the agreement and the Board Policy and/or administrative procedures, the agreement shall prevail.
Insurance
Amrp Annual Max — Up to $300 per year in AMRP reimbursements for 6.5-hour employees electing Bronze plan with dental/vision
If a 6.5-hour employee participates in the Bronze plan and elects dental and/or vision coverage, the employee will be eligible for up to $300 per year in AMRP reimbursements.
Insurance
Amrp Eligibility Hours — Employees working 5 or more hours per day in Bargaining Unit position eligible for medical reimbursement plan
Regularly working 5 or more hours per day in a Bargaining Unit position or a combination of Bargaining Unit positions.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association if not resolved; 30-day filing deadline
Union may submit grievance to binding arbitration. American Arbitration Association as administrator. If written demand not filed within thirty (30) days of Step Three answer, grievance deemed withdrawn.
Other
Assault Battery Protection — In assault/battery incidents, District covers Worker's Compensation claims with no deductible; employees suffer no loss of pay/benefits; administration provides law enforcement info and support
In the event of an assault/battery upon an employee, the first concern shall be the immediate medical needs of those involved. The employee shall complete an accident report. The Administration will provide necessary information regarding the appropriate local law enforcement agency if the employee wishes to file a report/charge with the police.
Other
Association Announcements Bulletin — Announcements of Association business may be placed in school bulletin
Announcements of Association business may be placed in the school bulletin.
Other
Association Board Communications — Association may address Board at regularly scheduled meeting on topic of interest at 'Communications' part of agenda
The Association may address the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting on a topic of interest to the Association at that part of the agenda labeled "Communications."
Other
Association Building Use — Association may use school buildings for local meetings with 24 hours notice; Board may charge reasonable fee if special custodial service required
The Association shall have the right to use school buildings to conduct local Association meetings, providing a notice of twenty-four (24) hours is given the building principal. When special custodial service is required, the Board may make a reasonable charge for this service.
Other
Association Conference Leave — Association may send representatives to state/national conferences; up to 20 days excused without loss of salary per school term if district reimbursed for substitutes
Association representatives shall be excused without loss of salary for any aggregate number of days up to twenty (20) days in any school term used for such purposes providing the Association reimburses the district for qualified substitutes.
Other
Association Transact Business — Association may transact official business on school property provided it does not interfere with school operation
The Association shall have the right to transact official Association business on school property provided that such business does not interfere with or interrupt normal school operation.
Other
Association Use Equipment — Association may use on-site district office equipment and audio-visual equipment if not in use; approval by administrator responsible for equipment; Association pays for consumable materials, supplies, and repairs
The Association shall have the right to use, on site, district office equipment and audio-visual equipment if it is not otherwise in use. Approval shall be granted by the administrator responsible for such equipment. The Association shall pay the cost of all consumable materials and consumable supplies and cost of any repairs incident to such use.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA-00 salary at step 18
2026-27 STEP 18 BA-00: 71,909
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BA-00 starting salary
2026-27 STEP 0 BA-00: 47,000
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Final year creditable earnings may not exceed 6% over prior year's creditable earnings
the final year's creditable earnings may not exceed 6% over the prior year's creditable earnings
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Approximately 4.56% increase from 2024-25 to 2025-26
BA-00 Step 0: $44,100 (2024-25) to $46,305 (2025-26); MA-42 Step 18: $96,138 to $100,945
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 2025-2026 base salary
2025-2026 $46,305
Workday
Basic Working Hours — Eight hours per day, Monday 12:01 a.m. through Friday 11:59 p.m., totaling forty hours per week
The regular working hours shall be eight (8) hours per day, Monday (12:01 a.m.) through Friday (11:59 p.m.), totaling forty (40) hours per week.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Absence because of serious illness or death in immediate family may be counted as sick leave
In addition to use for one self, absence because of serious illness or death in the immediate family may be deemed as sick leave. The Board may require such evidence as may be deemed necessary for sick leave benefits.
Other
Board Indemnification — Board will protect and indemnify employees as required by 105 ILCS 5/10-20.20
The Board will protect and indemnify employees as required by 105 ILCS 5/10-20.20.
Other
Board Info Reasonable Time — All copies furnished within reasonable time after receipt of request
All such copies shall be furnished within a reasonable time after the receipt of the request.
Other
Board Information Upon Request — Board furnishes Association upon written request: proposed policy, meeting dates for Board Committees, approved tentative budget, approved final budget, monthly financial statement, any other public record information
The Board agrees to furnish to the Association upon request in writing to the Superintendent the following items: 1. Proposed policy after it has been approved by the Board on first reading. 2. Meeting dates for Board Committees. 3. Approved tentative budget. 4. Approved and adopted final budget. 5. Monthly financial statement after approval by the Board. 6. Any other information approved by the Board and made part of the public record.
Other
Board Minutes To Fea — One copy of all Board minutes, agenda and public packet emailed to FEA President at same time furnished to Board members and prior to approval
One copy of all Board minutes, agenda and public packet shall be emailed to the president of the Association at the same time they are furnished to Board members and prior to their approval.
Other
Bulletin Board Location Discretion — Location of bulletin board at discretion of building administrator
The location of said bulletin board shall be at the discretion of the administrator in charge.
Other
Bulletin Board Provided — Existing bulletin board or reasonable portion provided in each building for exclusive Association use
An existing bulletin board or reasonable portion thereof shall be provided in each building in the district for the exclusive use of the Association.
Compensation
Callback Minimum — Minimum two hours pay when called back beyond regular working hours
When an employee is called back beyond the regular working hours, by the Director of Facilities and Grounds, or his designee, to perform necessary Maintenance duties as assigned in Section B above, the employee shall receive a minimum of two (2) hours pay.
Other
Class Size Grades 1 6 — Average building grade level class pupil-teacher equivalency ratio for grades 1-6
Kindergarten 23; Kindergarten-Jones Farrar 25; 1-6 25; 7-12 27*
Other
Class Size Grades 7 12 — Average building grade level class pupil-teacher equivalency ratio for grades 7-12; based on average class size per team member at middle school level
7-12 27*; *This amount is based on the average class size per team member at the middle school level.
Other
Classroom Visitations Required — First-year teachers required to complete 2 classroom visitations
All first-year teachers (including experienced teachers new to Freeport School District No. 145), with less than 6 years of total teaching experience or who have not acquired tenure status prior to employment by the District, shall be required to complete two (2) classroom visitations.
Other
Committee Team Service Compensation — Compensated at regular hourly rate for SIT/DIT committee or interview team service during work day; overtime at 1.5x for hours over 40 in a week
Bargaining Unit employees selected to serve on a School Improvement Team (SIT) or District Improvement Team (DIT) committee, or serve on an employee interview team shall be compensated at the employee's regular hourly rate of pay for such service.
Other
Communications To Board — Official communications to Board made through superintendent; official communications to Association made through Association president
Official communications to the Board shall be made through the superintendent; official communications to the Association shall be made through the Association president.
Compensation
Compensatory Time Cap — Up to 40 hours of compensatory time may be earned per contract year for those with 15 days of vacation or less, earned at appropriate rate of overtime
Up to 40 hours of compensatory time may be earned in each contract year (July 1 – June 30) for those employees who have earned 15 days of vacation or less. Compensatory time will be earned at the appropriate rate of overtime at the time earned.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — District mileage reimbursement policy for personal vehicle use to attend required and approved meetings related to teacher assignment
The administration shall publish to the staff the district policy regarding mileage reimbursement for use of a personal vehicle to attend required and approved meetings related to the teacher's assignment.
Other
Contract Duration — June 24, 2024 through June 30, 2027
This agreement is entered into this 24th Day of June, 2024, by and between the Freeport Board of Education... and the Teamsters Local Union No. 325... This agreement shall remain in effect through June 30, 2027.
Other
Contract Execution Timeline — Contract to be typed and duplicated by Board within 21 calendar days following ratification
The contract, signed by both parties, shall be typed and duplicated by the Board of Education for distribution of the document within twenty-one (21) calendar days following the ratification by the Board of Education.
Other
Contract Renegotiation Clause — Prior to 2026-2027 school year, Board and Association will negotiate compensation and economic fringe benefits for final two years (2026-2027 and 2027-2028)
Prior to the start of the 2026-2027 school year, the Board and the Association will negotiate all compensation and economic fringe benefit items for the final two (2) years.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board contributes 80 percent of dental and vision coverage cost
The Board shall provide dental and vision coverage, individual or family coverage, at the employee's request. The Board shall contribute toward the cost of such coverage the amount equal to 80% of the cost of this coverage.
Insurance
Dependent Insurance Annual Contribution — Board will pay $480 per year toward dependent insurance coverage for employees electing such coverage
The Board will pay $480 per year toward dependent insurance coverage for those employees electing such coverage.
Other
Discipline Conference Required — Prior to taking disciplinary action against teacher, administrator shall meet with teacher to discuss complaint within 72 hours (excluding weekends and school holidays) of administrator's knowledge; teacher may have representative
Prior to taking any disciplinary action against a teacher, the administrator shall meet with the teacher to discuss the nature of the complaint, such meeting to be held, whenever possible, within seventy-two hours (excluding weekends and school holiday or vacation periods) of the administrator's knowledge of the incident.
Other
Discipline Excludes Evaluation — Term discipline does not include statements in teacher's evaluation documentation or informal comments regarding regular performance of duties
For purposes of this provision, the term discipline shall not include statements included in a teacher's evaluation documentation or informal comments made to a teacher regarding the regular performance of duties.
Other
Disparate Treatment Complaint Response Timeline — Union concerns investigated and response provided within ten working days
If the Union believes that there is disparate treatment between employees or buildings, the Union may present its concerns, in writing (email acceptable), to the Director of Human Resources, who will investigate the concerns and provide a response in writing (email acceptable) to the Union within ten (10) working days.
Other
District Delivery Service Available — Regular district delivery service made available to Association; not to be used for general distribution by Association
The regular district delivery service shall be made available to the Association. The regular district delivery service shall not be used for general distribution by the Association.
Leave
Duty Free Break — One fifteen minute duty free break for each four hours of scheduled work
Each employee shall be entitled to one fifteen (15) minute duty free break for each four (4) hours of scheduled work to be taken at the work site. Full time employees may choose to take their break time at one time during the morning or choose to take their break time at one time during the afternoon
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee pays remainder after Board contribution; specific percentage not stated
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — First and second year probationary teachers observed three times yearly; third and fourth year twice yearly
Observations and feedback of first and second year probationary teachers will be made three (3) times yearly as follows: October 28, December 31, First Friday in March. Observations of third and fourth year will be made two (2) times yearly.
Other
Fea President Board Notice — FEA President given notice of regular and special Board meetings at same time and manner as Board members with copy of agenda
The president of the Association or his/her designee shall be given notice of any regular or special meeting of the Board in the same time and manner as Board members together with a copy of the agenda or statement of purpose of such meeting.
Other
Fea President Release Cost Shared — Cost attributable to provision of FEA President release time shall be shared equally by Board and FEA
Any cost attributable to the provision of this release time shall be shared equally by the Board and the FEA.
Other
Fea President Release No Loss — FEA President release time exercise without loss or effect on tenure, insurance benefits, or accumulated sick leave
The exercise of this release time by the FEA President shall be without loss or effect on tenure, insurance benefits, or accumulated sick leave.
Other
Fea President Release Time Elementary — FEA President who is elementary teacher (K-4) receives 50 days per year release time equivalent
In the event the elected FEA President is an elementary school teacher (grades K-4), release time will be provided in an amount equal to 50 days per year. The equivalent amount of release time will be scheduled by mutual agreement of the FEA President, the Superintendent, and the appropriate building principal.
Other
Fea President Release Time Hs Ms — FEA President who is middle or high school faculty member receives two periods per day release time
In the event the elected FEA President is a middle school or high school faculty member, release time equal to two (2) periods per day shall be provided.
Other
First Year Teacher Inservice — First-year teachers required to attend equivalent of 5 days inservice training
All first-year teachers, including experienced teachers new to Freeport School District No. 145, shall be required to attend the equivalent of five (5) days of inservice training during the initial employment year.
Insurance
Flu Shot Benefit — Annual flu shot provided to Bargaining Unit members not eligible for Board-paid health insurance at same cost as provided to members receiving Board-paid health insurance
Those Bargaining Unit members who are not eligible to receive Board-paid health insurance benefits pursuant to Article IX, Section C, shall be entitled to an annual flu shot at the same cost as they are provided to Bargaining Unit members receiving Board-paid health insurance.
Leave
Fmla Eligibility — Board grants eligible employees unpaid family and medical leave in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA)
In accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), the Board acting through the Superintendent, will grant eligible employees' unpaid family and medical leave of absence.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: informal, Step Two, Step Three, Step Four (arbitration)
Step One (informal), Step Two (Assistant Superintendent), Step Three (Superintendent), Step Four (binding arbitration).
Insurance
Health Benefits Committee Representation — Union provided opportunity to place one (1) Bargaining Unit member on District's Health Benefit Committee
The Union will be provided an opportunity to place one (1) Bargaining Unit member on the District's Health Benefit Committee for the purpose of contributing in the same way as all other participants.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board contributes 100 percent of premium cost of family Silver Plan plus $600
The board shall contribute toward the cost of such coverage 100 percent of the premium cost of the individual 'Silver Plan' or its equivalent. For those members electing family coverage, the Board shall contribute an amount equal to $600 plus the amount contributed for single coverage.
Insurance
Health Flexible Spending Account — Approved Medical Reimbursement Plan (AMRP) reimburses up to $1,200 per plan year for medical care expenses
Each eligible employee may be reimbursed for eligible medical care expenses up to $1,200 per plan year. Employees entering the Plan mid-year will be credited for a prorated portion of the $1,200 annual amount.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board contributes 95 percent of premium cost of individual Gold Plan
The board shall contribute toward the cost of such coverage 95 percent of the premium cost of the individual 'Gold Plan' or its equivalent.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Board matches teacher contribution to 403b or 457 up to $500 annually
In addition to the salary(ies) listed in Appendix A, the board will match a teacher contribution to a District deferred compensation plan (i.e. 403b or 457), up to a maximum Board contribution of $500 annually.
Other
Informational Letter Deadline — District provides informational letter to each bargaining unit employee not later than July 15 of each school year
Not later than July 15th of each school year, the District will provide each Bargaining Unit employee with an informational letter setting forth the following information: date of hire, accrued seniority, scheduled work days, personal leave days, sick leave days, rate of pay, scheduled hours per day, building assignment, payroll options, and school year start date.