Grievance
Arbitration Binding — true
The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on all parties to the dispute, including the employee or employees involved.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Salary increases attached as Appendix B; specific BA Step 1 amounts not provided in excerpt
Salary increases for the term of this Agreement are attached as Appendix B hereto.
Leave
Bereavement Days — In the event of death in employee's immediate family or household, employee entitled to three (3) consecutive days off, including the day of the funeral, without loss of any leave time
In the event of the death in an employee's immediate family or household, such employee shall be entitled to three (3) consecutive days off, including the day of the funeral, without loss of any leave time.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — true
The Board of Education will pay the single premium for dental coverage for eligible employees who elect coverage.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee pays 13% of single premium and 43% of dependent premium under standard plan; 0% of single HMO premium and 25% of dependent HMO premium
The Board will pay eighty-seven percent (87%) of the single insurance premium and fifty-seven percent (57%) of the dependent insurance premium. The Board will pay one hundred percent (100%) of the single insurance premium for an HMO plan and seventy-five percent (75%) of the dependent insurance premium for an HMO plan.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Non-probationary employees shall be evaluated at least once every two (2) years or more often as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor
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Non-probationary employees shall be evaluated at least once every two (2) years or more often as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Five-step grievance procedure: Step 1 Supervisor, Step 2 Building Principal, Step 3 Superintendent, Step 4 Board, Step 5 Arbitration
STEP 1 The aggrieved employee must first present the grievance to his/her supervisor... STEP 2... Building Principal... STEP 3... Superintendent... STEP 4... Board... STEP 5... arbitration
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board will pay 87% of the single insurance premium and 57% of the dependent insurance premium for both ten- and twelve-month employees. Board will pay 100% of the single insurance premium for an HMO plan beginning January 1, 2026, and 75% of the dependent insurance premium for an HMO plan.
The Board will pay eighty-seven percent (87%) of the single insurance premium and fifty-seven percent (57%) of the dependent insurance premium for both ten- and twelve-month employees. The Board will pay one hundred percent (100%) of the single insurance premium for an HMO plan.
Compensation
Hiring Bonus Hard To Fill — New hires in hard-to-fill vacancies identified by Board receive $1200 stipend paid in two equal installments ($600 December 20, $600 May 20) during first year
New hires in these positions that have been so identified to the AFSCME President, will receive a $1200 stipend paid in two equal installments during the first year of employment. The stipends will be paid on December 20th and May 20th.
Leave
Holidays 10month — Ten-month employees will be granted two (2) paid holidays
Ten-month employees will be granted two (2) paid holidays.
Leave
Holidays 12month — Full-time, 12 month non-probationary employees entitled to 15 Holidays determined by yearly district school calendar
Full-time, 12 month non-probationary employees shall be entitled to 15 Holidays as determined by the yearly district school calendar with no reduction in their regular salary
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Special Education Assistants on payroll on December 1 of sixth year or above receive $225 lump sum in December and each subsequent year
Special Education Assistants who are on the payroll on December 1 of their sixth (6th) year or above on the seniority list will receive a $225 lump sum payment on the first payroll in December
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Employees entitled to personal leave with pay up to 24 hours (3 workdays)
Employees shall be entitled to personal leave with pay in accordance with the following schedule: Employees up to 24 hours (3 workdays).
Compensation
Physical Activities Stipend — Special Education Assistants engaged in physical activities to feed, transfer or toilet students receive $650 per semester (paid November 20 and April 20)
Special Education Assistants who are engaged in physical activities to feed a student, transfer a student or toilet a student would receive $650 a semester, paid on November 20th and April 20th.
Retirement
Retirement Health Insurance — Retirees with 10+ years service and minimum requirements entitled to Board coverage: 87% single premium and 57% dependent premium for health insurance for 3 years post-retirement
Employees who retire under the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Program...shall be entitled to participate at the Board's expense in the health, dental, and life insurance program...The Board's contribution for health insurance will be 87% of the single premium and 57% of the dependent premium
Retirement
Retirement Incentive 3year Notice — Employees giving 3-year retirement notice by December 31, 2028 eligible for enhanced benefits: 100% single and 75% dependent health insurance coverage for 3 years post-retirement
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The Board's contribution for health insurance will be 100% of the single premium and 75% of the dependent premium for the plan the employee is enrolled in.
Retirement
Retirement Incentive Lump Sum — Retirees with 3-year notice entitled to post-retirement payment equal to $500 per year worked (maximum 15 years, capped at $7500)
Any employee...shall be entitled to a post-retirement payment equal to $500 for each consecutive full-time year worked for District 87 immediately preceding retirement to a maximum of 15 years. This payment shall not exceed $7,500.
Retirement
Retirement Salary Increase — Retiring employees submitting timely resignation notice entitled to salary increase up to 4% for maximum 3 years prior to retirement
An eligible employee who submits a timely letter of resignation will be paid a salary increase in each of his/her last year(s) of service equal to but never to exceed four percent (4%) of the amount otherwise due and owing to the employee above the previous year's wage, for a maximum of three (3) years prior to retirement
Retirement
Retirement System — IMRF
All employees having a minimum of ten (10) consecutive full-time years of service with the District immediately preceding retirement under the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Program are eligible for the retirement plan.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Laid off employees shall be placed on a layoff list for a period not to exceed one (1) year
Laid off employees shall be placed on a layoff list for a period not to exceed one (1) year. Employees who fail to return to active employment within said one (1) year or who refuse recall shall lose seniority and other rights.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 15 days annually for twelve (12) month employees and ten (10) month & less employees
Non-probationary employees shall be entitled to sick leave in accordance with the following schedule: Twelve (12) month employees 15 days annually; Ten (10) month & less employees 15 days annually
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Twelve (12) month employees may accumulate maximum 261 days; Ten (10) month & less employees 184 days
Unused sick leave shall accumulate as indicated below: Twelve (12) month employees 261 days; Ten (10) month & less employees 184 days. These days are at full pay, including the leave of the current year.
Compensation
Translation Credential Bonus — Employees who pass credentialing test for translation receive one-time $250 payment upon attainment
Anyone who passes the test and receives the District credential will receive a one-time payment of $250 and be eligible to apply for a Translation Stipend.
Compensation
Translation Stipend — Employees appointed to Translation Stipend position receive $1300 for the year ($650 November 20, $650 April 20)
Employees appointed to a Translation Stipend position will receive $1300 for the year. They will receive $650 on November 20th and $650 on April 20th.
Leave
Vacation Days 14 Years — Twelve (12) month employees with 14 years of continuous service entitled to 20 days vacation annually
Twelve (12) month employees and employees who convert to twelve (12) month employment shall be entitled to vacation in accordance with the following schedule: 14 years 20 days
Leave
Vacation Days 1 Year — Twelve (12) month employees with 1-4 years of continuous service entitled to 10 days vacation annually
Twelve (12) month employees and employees who convert to twelve (12) month employment shall be entitled to vacation in accordance with the following schedule: 1 year 10 days