Insurance
403b Annuity Option — employee may direct district to fund qualifying 403(b) tax sheltered annuity
In lieu of health insurance under Article 16.4 and in lieu of the monthly bonus payment under Article 16.6, the employee may direct the district to fund a qualifying 403(b) tax sheltered annuity in the amount of the monthly bonus payment established in Article 16.6.
Other
Agreement Duration — 2024-2025 through 2027-2028
This Agreement shall be effective as of the first day of school in 2024-2025 and will continue in effect until the first day of school in 2027-2028.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration under American Arbitration Association Streamlined Labor Arbitration Rules; Arbitrator has no power to alter terms of Agreement
If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step 2, the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration. The American Arbitration Association under the Streamlined Labor Arbitration Rules shall act as administrator. The Arbitrator shall have no power to alter the terms of this Agreement.
Other
Athletic Coach Supplemental Pay — Supplemental athletic pay schedule 2025-2028 for various sports and coaching positions
High school coaches: Bass Fishing $750, Trap Shooting $950, Baseball $1600, Softball $1600, Boys Basketball $3000, Girls Basketball $3000, Cheerleading $1450, Volleyball $1500, Cross Country $1300, Athletic Director $4500
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BS maximum salary FY27/28 (step 30)
FY27/28 BS column, row 30 shows 62,882.99 as final step salary
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BS minimum salary FY27/28
FY27/28 BS column shows base salary starting at 50,582.99
Compensation
Bachelor Plus Criteria — Education Credit for horizontal movement after Bachelor's degree in teaching-related field; courses at accredited institutions
Education Credit (i.e., horizontal movement) on the salary schedule will be given only for course work completed after the date on which a Bachelor's degree was awarded in fields related to the practice of teaching or to the subject area of the teacher's assigned classes within the District.
Compensation
Bachelor Plus Eligible Institutions — McKendree, SIU Carbondale or Edwardsville, Eastern, or other CAEP-accredited institutions
Reimbursement will only be provided for classes taken at McKendree, SIU Carbondale or Edwardsville, Eastern, or other institutions accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Increases evident in FY25/26 Step 0 salary structure (BS: 39,650.09 to 40,250.09 at step 1)
FY25/26 Step 0 BS: 39,650.09; Step 1 BS: 40,250.09. Approximate $600 increase pattern visible across steps.
Other
Basketball Game Duty Pay — $30.00 per evening
Members of the collective bargaining unit working basketball games shall receive $30.00 per evening.
Leave
Bereavement Days — immediate family or household, or birth adoption, or placement for adoption
Sick leave shall be interpreted to mean personal illness, quarantine at home, serious illness or death in the immediate family or household, or birth adoption, or placement for adoption.
Compensation
Conference Reimbursement Max — maximum $150 out of pocket expenses per conference
A teacher will be reimbursed a maximum of $150 of out of pocket expenses, in addition to mileage at the rate established by the board policy, for attendance at a district approved conference.
Compensation
Conference Reimbursement Max Per Year — maximum 2 conferences per year
The board will pay the cost of up to two conferences a year
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — no more than 180 school days
The employee work year shall be no more than 180 school days.
Other
Credit Recovery Course Stipend — $1000 stipend
High school teachers teaching a credit recovery course will receive a stipend of $1000, payable on the first paycheck following completion of the course.
Other
Daily Noon Duty Pay — $725.00 per school year
Members of the collective bargaining unit accepting the responsibility for daily noon duty or daily lunchtime detention shall be paid $725.00 for school year.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: Step 1 (Supervisor), Step 2 (Superintendent), Step 3 (Arbitration)
Step 1: Present grievance to immediately involved supervisor within 20 days. Step 2: Refer to Superintendent if unresolved. Step 3: Submit to final and binding arbitration under American Arbitration Association.
Insurance
Health Insurance Premium Board Contribution — maximum $525.00 per month toward individual insurance premium
Each teacher shall be offered the opportunity to participate in a group health and major medical policy. The Board shall pay for the duration of this Agreement up to a maximum of $525.00 per month toward the individual insurance premium on a twelve (12) month basis.
Insurance
Health Insurance Waiver Bonus — monthly bonus of $200.00 for waiving insurance coverage
Employees who are eligible for Board paid health insurance under Article 16.4 may waive entitlement to insurance coverage and receive a monthly bonus payment of $200.00 per month minus regular payroll deductions.
Compensation
Horizontal Advancement Criteria — must complete course work and submit evidence by September 1st of year advancement sought
Horizontal advancement on the Salary Schedule(s) shall be effective at the beginning of each school year provided the teacher shall furnish the superintendent or his or her designee evidence of successfully completing such course(s) no later than September 1st of the year in which advancement is sought.
Other
Hourly Outside Assignments — $20.00 per hour
Teaching assignments outside the regular school day or school year (Homebound Instruction, Driver Education, Computer Lab Instructor, Extended Day Program Teachers, After School Detention Supervision, Summer School Teacher etc.) will be compensated at a rate of $20.00 per hour.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — five (5) hours and forty (40) minutes
The normal student attendance day shall be defined as five (5) hours and forty (40) minutes unless the State of Illinois mandates dictate otherwise.
Insurance
Irs 125 Cafeteria Plan — qualified IRS 125 Cafeteria Plan available
The Board agrees to maintain a qualified IRS 125 Cafeteria Plan, which allows each employee the option of sheltering his/her share of the District's group health insurance premiums as well as other insurance premiums determined to be permissible by the parties under the plan.
Compensation
Longevity Payment — $100 for reaching end of salary schedule, plus $100 for each additional year
All full-time employees shall receive $100.00 for each year the employee is at the end of the salary schedule and additional steps are not offered in the lane the employee is in and an additional $100.00 for each year thereafter.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — MS maximum salary FY27/28 (step 30)
FY27/28 MS column, row 30 shows 64,882.99 as final step salary
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MS minimum salary FY27/28
FY27/28 MS column shows base salary starting at 52,582.99
Compensation
Master Plus 30 Hour Program — Master's degree requiring more than 30-33 hours allows movement past hour 32 on salary schedule
Employees hired whose master's degree requires more than the typical 30-33 hours will be able to move over on the scale the number of hours past 32 on the salary schedule.
Compensation
Master Plus Criteria — Education Credit for horizontal movement after Master's degree; multiple criteria options including 30+ hour degree programs
Education Credit (i.e., horizontal movement) on the salary schedule will be given only for course work completed after the date on which a Master's degree was awarded. At least one of the following criteria must be met in order to receive credit on the salary schedule
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Post-Retirement Severance Payment of $7,500
In addition, employees who submit an irrevocable letter of designation for retirement four (4) years prior to the employee's final year of employment will receive a Post-Retirement Severance Payment of $7,500. Such payment shall be made within ten (10) days after the teacher's last workday.
Other
Off Schedule Bonus Yr2 — $600 second consecutive year
A teacher who does not use any paid leaves will receive $500 the first year, $600 the second consecutive year, and $700 the third consecutive year.
Other
Off Schedule Bonus Yr3 — $700 third consecutive year
A teacher who does not use any paid leaves will receive $500 the first year, $600 the second consecutive year, and $700 the third consecutive year.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — three (3) days of personal leave without loss of pay
Each teacher shall be entitled to three (3) days of personal leave without loss of pay and each teacher may buy three (3) more personal day at the current substitute rate of pay.
Other
Preparation Period — one 30 minute or one student class period preparation time during the student attendance day
To the extent feasible, each full-time teacher shall get one 30 minute or one student class period preparation time during the student attendance day.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — 6% increase in TRS creditable earnings during pre-retirement period
During the pre-retirement period, the employee shall be removed from the salary schedule and will receive a 6% increase in TRS creditable earnings in each year of the pre-retirement period and be paid 106% of the previous year's TRS credible earnings.
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Full-time teachers who have completed at least fifteen (15) years of full-time creditable service to Galatia Community Unit School District No. 1 immediately preceding retirement and who are eligible to receive regular retirement pension benefits through the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Recall shall be in reverse order of lay-off among those certified teachers eligible for recall under the School Code (Groups 3 and 4)
Recall shall be in reverse order of lay-off among those certified teachers eligible for recall under the School Code (Groups 3 and 4). Teachers eligible for recall (Groups 3 and 4) will be placed in the first available position for which they are qualified.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — BS, BS+16, MS, MS+16
Four salary lanes: BS (Bachelor's), BS+16, MS (Master's), MS+16 across all fiscal years.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Steps 0-21 shown in salary schedule
FY24/25 salary schedule shows steps from 0 to 21 plus additional increments at 600, 1200, 1500 intervals
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Sick leave governed by Illinois School Code and district policy
The board agrees to assist teachers through administration utilizing the student handbook, board policy, Illinois School Code, and the principals of Senate Bill 100 as guides.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — accumulate without limitation
Sick leave shall accumulate without limitation.
Other
Sponsor Extra Duty Pay — Sponsor extra duty pay for class/club activities 2025-2028
Eighth Grade $250, Freshman $500, Sophomore $500, Junior $750, Senior $750, Beta $300, Drama Elementary $750, Drama High School $750, FBLA $750, FCCLA $750, Art $750, FFA $950, Scholar Bowl $750 each, Spelling Bee $100, Student Council $500, WYSE $500, Yearbook Elementary $600, Yearbook High School $900
Compensation
Step Increase — Approximately $600 per step in FY25/26
FY25/26 salary progression shows consistent ~$600 increments between consecutive steps (e.g., Step 0: 39,650.09 to Step 1: 40,250.09).
Other
Summer School Elementary Stipend — $1500 stipend
Elementary teachers teaching a summer school class will receive a stipend of $1500, payable on the first paycheck following completion of the course.
Compensation
Supplemental Pay Experience Increment — $100 for each 5 years of experience in same assignment
In addition, employees will receive an additional $100.00 for each five (5) years of experience accumulated in an assignment.
Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement Documentation Deadline — July 1st of following year
In order to become eligible for reimbursement, the licensed professional staff member shall file proof of courses completed, along with credits earned, in the District office by July 1st of the following year.
Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement Eligible Fields — science, math, reading, counseling and special education
Tuition reimbursement shall be limited to graduate courses in the following fields of education and assisting teacher in obtaining an additional licensure or otherwise allow the teacher to provide instruction beyond what is currently authorized by the Illinois State Board of Education: science, math, reading, counseling and special education.
Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement Employment Requirement — must remain employed for at least 5 years after course completion
It is expected that a tenure teacher that receives tuition reimbursement remain in the District's employment for at least five (5) years after course completion.
Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement Forfeiture Yr1 — 4/5 of tuition reimbursement paid
If a teacher receiving the tuition reimbursement bonus elects to resign prior before completing the five (5) years, the following will be deducted from the resigning employee's final paycheck: - 1st year 4/5 of tuition reimbursement paid
Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement Forfeiture Yr2 — 3/5 of tuition reimbursement paid
- 2nd year 3/5 of tuition reimbursement paid
Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement Forfeiture Yr3 — 2/5 of tuition reimbursement paid
- 3rd year 2/5 of tuition reimbursement paid
Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement Forfeiture Yr4 — 1/5 of tuition reimbursement paid
- 4th year 1/5 of tuition reimbursement paid
Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement Grade Minimum — B or higher
Reimbursement will not be paid for grades lower than a B. Any licensed professional that leaves the district shall forfeit the tuition reimbursement.
Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement Max Requests Per Semester — maximum 5 requests per semester
It is the intent of the Board to grant no more than five (5) requests per each semester. In the event more than five (5) requests are made each semester, lots will be drawn to determine.
Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement Max Semester Hours — 12 semester hours per school year
Subject to application by a tenured the teacher and upon administrative approval, the Board agrees to reimburse licensed staff actual tuition costs, for no more than (12) semester hours per school year.