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3 4 Preparation Time — Minimum 260 minutes of non-student contact time per week for 3-4 teachers
In balancing curriculum requirements and the scheduling of all teachers in grades 3 through 4, the Administration shall, to the extent feasible, provide a break in the a.m. and in the p.m., with a minimum of 260 minutes of non-student contact time per week.
Other
403b Plan — Board shall make available a 403b plan meeting IRC requirements; GEA participates in formulation and ongoing decision-making; all costs and fees of Third Party Administrator assumed by District
The Board shall make available to all employees a 403b plan which meets the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. The District will assume all of the costs and fees of the Third Party Administrator for the plan. The GEA will participate with the District in the formulation and ongoing decision-making of this 403(b) plan program.
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5 6 Preparation Time — Minimum 300 minutes of non-student contact time per week for 5-6 teachers
In balancing curriculum requirements and the scheduling of all teachers in grades 5 through 6, the Administration shall, to the extent feasible, provide a break in the a.m. and in the p.m., with a minimum of 300 minutes of non-student contact time per week.
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7 8 Periods And Advisory — Core teachers in 7-8 have 5 periods and an advisory or activity class, or 6 periods with no advisory, or 6 periods and an advisory
Core teachers in grades seven/eight (7/8) will have five (5) periods and an advisory or activity class or six (6) periods with no advisory or activity class, or six (6) periods and an advisory.
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7 8 Preparations Per Term — Maximum 3 preparations per school term for 7-8 teachers, except as circumstances clearly require
A teacher of grades seven/eight will be required to make no more than three (3) preparations per school term, except as circumstances clearly require. The seven/eight Literacy Block shall equal two (2) preparations.
Other
Academic Freedom — Teachers given degree of academic freedom in day-to-day sequence, materials and instructional activities consistent with district curriculum and grade level curriculum as defined by Board
The Board acknowledges that teachers shall be given a degree of academic freedom in respect to the day-to-day sequence, selection/use of materials and instructional activities provided such academic freedom is exercised in a manner which promotes the District's educational objectives.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Yes, binding arbitration available at Step #3
If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step #2, the Association may submit the grievance to binding arbitration. The Association and Board will work together to select an agreed upon neutral arbitrator.
Leave
Assault Worker Compensation — Work time lost by employee due to assault by student/parent results in no loss of salary or sick leave; effective up to 90 days after assault
Work time lost by an employee because of an assault by a student and/or parent(s) shall result in no loss of salary or accumulated sick leave, provided the employee was acting within scope of employment. This paragraph shall not be effective on such date as the employee shall qualify for disability payments, whichever is more than ninety (90) days.
Other
Association Announcements Time — Association may be granted up to 10 minutes preferably at the beginning of a regular building or district faculty meeting for the purpose of making announcements and sharing information
After consultation with the building principal, the Association may be granted up to ten (10) minutes preferably at the beginning of a regular building or district faculty meeting for the purpose of making announcements and sharing information.
Other
Association Building Meetings — Association shall have the right to hold general membership and building meetings on school property provided such meetings do not unreasonably interfere with instructional program
The Association shall have the right to hold general membership and/or building meetings on school property provided such meetings do not unreasonably interfere with any aspect of the total instructional program and provided that if such meetings entail additional maintenance or custodial expenses, the Association shall pay such costs at the local rate.
Other
Association Dues Deduction — Board shall make all lawful deductions as specified in Art. 24-21.1 of Illinois School Code and any other applicable law
The Board shall make all lawful deductions as specified in Art. 24-21.1 of the Illinois School Code and any other law applicable to dues deductions for labor organizations.
Other
Association Equipment Use — Employees shall have the right to use District equipment for Association business, provided such use will in no manner interfere with the needs of the District
Employees shall have the right to use District equipment for Association business, provided such use will in no manner interfere with the needs of the District. Approval for such use shall be granted by the administrator responsible for such equipment.
Other
Association Representation Right — When an employee is not represented by the Association, on its request, the Association shall have the right to have its representative present to state its views at all formal steps of the grievance procedure
When an employee is not represented by the Association, on its request, the Association shall have the right to have its representative present to state its views at all formal steps of the grievance procedure.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Salary per compensation schedule
The balance of the amount due each teacher, or teacher associate, pursuant to the applicable compensation schedule, shall be payable to the teacher, or teacher associate, as salary in installments as otherwise provided herein.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 2024-2025 school term salary per Appendix A
The salary to be paid to teachers for the 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029 school terms shall be in accordance with the Compensation Schedule as set forth in Appendix A hereof.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 5 days for each bereavement in immediate family
In case of death in the immediate family (as defined in Section A above) of an employee up to five (5) days may be taken for each bereavement as bereavement leave without loss of salary or deduction of accumulated sick leave.
Other
Board Agenda Association Items — Association may request placement of item on Board agenda provided such item shall have been made known in writing to the Superintendent at least 5 employee days prior to such regular meeting
The Board shall place on its agenda at a regular Board meeting an item which shall be brought to its attention by the Association acting through its President or designee, provided such item shall have been made known in writing to the Superintendent, at least five (5) employee days prior to such regular meeting, and provided that upon the request of the Superintendent, the Association President, or their designee shall meet with the Superintendent in advance of such regular Board
Other
Board Agenda Minutes Access — Board shall post agenda of each regular and special Board meeting on District website at least 48 hours before each meeting
The Board shall post the agenda of each regular and special Board meeting on the District website (www.glencoeschools.org) at least forty-eight (48) hours before each meeting. Open meeting minutes shall be posted on the District website within ten (10) days after the Board approves them.
Other
Board Minutes Posting — Open meeting minutes shall be posted on the District website within 10 days after the Board approves them
Open meeting minutes shall be posted on the District website (www.glencoeschools.org) within ten (10) days after the Board approves them and remain posted for at least sixty (60) days.
Other
Bulletin Board Right — Principal will designate a bulletin board for GEA use in each faculty lounge for posting of notice of activities and other valid matters of Association concern
The principal will designate a bulletin board for GEA use in each faculty lounge for the posting of notice of activities and other valid matters of Association concern.
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Bus Duty Compensation — Compensation per Appendix C per day of service; limited to 4 or fewer teachers per school per year, voluntary if possible
The Board shall make every effort to limit bus duty to four (4) or fewer teachers per school per year. The acceptance of such duty shall be voluntary if possible. The Board shall compensate each teacher as per Appendix C per day of such service.
Other
Classroom Movement Stipend — Teacher required to pack classroom for construction or move classrooms shall be paid a stipend according to stipend schedule
Any teacher required to pack the classroom for construction or move classrooms at the direction of the District shall be paid a stipend according to the stipend schedule.
Grievance
Complaint Board Notification — If complaint to be brought to Board, employee notified in writing 2 days prior to meeting
If the complaint is to be brought to the attention of the Board, the employee shall be notified in writing two (2) days prior to the meeting and be given the opportunity to appear before the Board with representation at that time.
Grievance
Complaint Conference Employee — Employee must be advised in writing of complaint; employee-principal conference held before disciplinary action; employee may have Association representative present
An employee shall be advised promptly, in writing, of any complaint which is to be utilized for evaluative or disciplinary purposes. If requested by the employee an employee-principal conference shall be held, and no disciplinary action shall be taken against an employee prior to this conference.
Workday
Contract Days Associate — 176 student attendance days plus 5 Teacher Institute Days for teacher associates
The teacher associate work year shall not exceed one hundred seventy-six student attendance days and five Teacher Institute Days.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Teacher associate year includes all student attendance days and all Institute days, excludes Parent/Teacher Conference Days
The teacher associate year shall include all student attendance days and all Institute days. The teacher associate year excludes Parent/Teacher Conference Days.
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Daily Breaks Scheduled — Two daily breaks for full-time teacher associate; one daily break for less than full-time teacher associate scheduled utilizing other building staff
Barring any temporary, unforeseen circumstances, two daily break(s) for a full-time teacher associate and one daily break for a less than full-time teacher associate will be scheduled utilizing other building staff to cover the break.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Group dental insurance available through cafeteria plan, and reimbursement for dental services and procedures including orthodontia
Premiums for group health, dental, vision and/or disability insurance; Reimbursement for dental services and procedures, including orthodontia.
Compensation
Dependent Care Fsa — Reimbursement for qualified dependent care assistance up to $5,000 or $2,500 for married individual filing separate return
Reimbursement for qualified dependent care assistance as defined in Section 129(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code, up to $5,000, or up to $2,500 for a married individual filing a separate return.
Insurance
Disability Insurance — Group disability insurance available through cafeteria plan
Premiums for group health, dental, vision and/or disability insurance.
Workday
Disciplinary Dismissal Timing — Board acknowledges desirability of delivering disciplinary and dismissal notices at time minimally impacting teacher responsibilities toward students
The Board acknowledges that typically it is desirable to deliver disciplinary and/or dismissal notices at a time when such shall minimally impact upon a teacher or teacher associate's responsibilities towards students.
Other
Email And Mail Service — Association shall have the right to use the district's email, interschool distribution facilities, and teacher mailboxes for a reasonable quantity of Association communications
The Association shall have the right to use the district's email, interschool distribution facilities, and teacher mailboxes for a reasonable quantity of Association communications.
Other
Employee Information Availability — Within 10 calendar days of the beginning of the school term and every 30 calendar days thereafter, the District shall provide the Association President with employee information including name, title, worksite location, home address, work phone, identification number, cellular phone numbers, date of hire, work email, and personal email
Within ten (10) calendar days of the beginning of the school term and every thirty (30) calendar days thereafter, the District shall provide the Association President or their designee with the following information concerning each employee in the bargaining unit: Employee name; Title; Worksite location; Home address; Work phone number; Identification number, if available; Any home and personal cellular phone numbers on file with the District; Date of hire; Work email address; and Any personal email address on file with
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — As required by law or authorized deductions
The Board shall deduct therefrom all monies as required by law or as authorized by the teacher, or teacher associate, pursuant to this agreement.
Other
Employee Representation Right — Employee entitled to have Association representation present at formal meetings concerning matters that could directly affect continuation of employment or in any investigatory conference
When any employee is required to appear before the Board or before any Board committee or before any administrative agent acting on behalf of the Board concerning any matter which could directly affect the continuation of that employee in their employment or in any investigatory conference, the employee shall be given reasonable prior written notice and shall be entitled to have representation present.
Other
Employee Right To Organize — Employees shall have the right to organize, join and assist the Association, and to participate in professional negotiations with the Board through representatives of their own choosing
Employees shall have the right to organize, join and assist the Association, and to participate in professional negotiations with the Board through representatives of their own choosing.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenured teachers evaluated at least once per 3 years
Each tenured teacher whose prior summative rating is at least 'proficient' will be formally evaluated at least once in the course of three (3) years and advised of their performance rating as reflected in the teacher evaluation plan.
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Evening Event Stipend — Teachers receive stipend if required to attend more than one evening event; not included if release day in school calendar
Teachers shall receive a stipend (see extra-curricular schedule) if required to attend more than one (1) evening event. Evening parent/teacher conferences are not included as a stipended event if a release day is included in the school calendar to compensate for this evening event.
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Extended School Term Daily Rate — Extended school term assignments compensated at 1/180th of annual base salary per day
All extended school term teaching assignments shall be voluntary. Such assignments shall be compensated at the daily rate of 1/180th of the assigned teacher's scheduled annual salary (exclusive of any stipends).
Evaluation
Formal Observation Minimum Duration — Minimum forty-five minutes at a time; or an observation during a complete lesson; or an observation during an entire class period
Each formal classroom observation will be a minimum of forty-five minutes at a time; or an observation during a complete lesson; or an observation during an entire class period.
Grievance
Grievance No Retaliation — No reprisals of any kind shall be taken by the Board or administration against any employee because of their participation in the grievance procedure
No reprisals of any kind shall be taken by the Board or the administration against any employee because of their participation in this grievance procedure.
Other
Grievance Records Separate — All records dealing with processing of a grievance shall be filed separately from the personnel files of the participants
All records dealing with the processing of a grievance shall be filed separately from the personnel files of the participants.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step #1 (administrator), Step #2 (Superintendent), Step #3 (binding arbitration)
If the grievance is not resolved at Step #1, or by means of the PR and R Panel, then the Association or the employee shall have the right to refer the grievance to the Superintendent or their official designee within six (6) days after receipt of the written recommendation of the PR and R Panel.
Other
Grievance Withdrawal No Precedent — A grievance may be withdrawn at any level without establishing precedent, and if withdrawn, shall be treated as though never having been filed
A grievance may be withdrawn at any level without establishing precedent, and if withdrawn, shall be treated as though never having been filed.
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Hall Duty Compensation — Compensation per Appendix C per day of service; acceptance voluntary if possible
The acceptance of hall duty shall be voluntary if possible. The Board shall compensate each teacher as per Appendix C per day of such service.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Cafeteria plan with group health, dental, vision and/or disability insurance available; employee may contribute up to $20,000 per plan year
An employee may annually contribute any amount to the plan, not to exceed $20,000 per plan year. Such contributions are to be deducted from the teacher's compensation after payment of any required contributions to the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System or Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund for teacher associates. Employees shall so allocate the amounts they desire to be deducted from among the following benefits.
Insurance
Hsa Eligible — Medical care reimbursement available as defined in IRC Section 213 to extent not covered by insurance
Reimbursement for the cost of medical care, as defined in Section 213 of the Internal Revenue Code, to the extent not covered by insurance, and incurred during the plan year by the employee, the employee's spouse, and/or employee's dependents.
Other
Indemnification — The Board agrees to protect employees against death and bodily injury and property damage claims and suits, including the defense thereof, when damages are sought for negligent or wrongful acts alleged to have been committed by the employee in the scope of their employment or under the direction of the Board
The Board agrees to protect employees against death and bodily injury and property damage claims and suits, including the defense thereof, when damages are sought for negligent or wrongful acts alleged to have been committed by the employee in the scope of their employment or under the direction of the Board.
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Instructional Minutes Day — Total instructional minutes shall not exceed 265 minutes or equivalent per day for 7-8 grade core teachers
The total of instructional minutes shall not exceed 265 or the equivalent each day. As used herein, 'instructional assignments' shall mean literacy, social studies, mathematics, science, and modern language assignments composed of only 7th and 8th grades.
Rif
Involuntary Transfer — Involuntary transfer or assignment should be avoided and typically occurs when welfare of District requires it
The Board and the Association agree that an involuntary transfer or assignment should be avoided and typically occurs when the welfare of the District requires it.
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K2 Preparation Time — Minimum 220 minutes of non-student contact time per week for K-2 teachers
In balancing curriculum requirements and the scheduling of all teachers in grades K through 2, the Administration shall, to the extent feasible, provide a break in the a.m. or the p.m., with a minimum 220 minutes of non-student contact time per week.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Horizontal movement on compensation schedules requires prior approval of Superintendent for graduate courses in instructional area and graduate education courses from fully accredited institutions.
Qualifications for horizontal movement on the compensation schedules shall require the prior approval of the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall approve graduate courses in the teacher's instructional area and graduate education courses to be taken in fully accredited institutions of higher learning.
Insurance
Life Insurance — Group term life insurance up to $50,000 of coverage available through cafeteria plan
Premiums for group term life insurance up to $50,000 of coverage.
Other
Materials For Negotiations — Board shall provide Association in response to reasonable requests a copy of regularly prepared public information necessary for negotiations or processing of a grievance, such as current annual audit, tentative and adopted budgets, current monthly financial statements, current annual financial report, register of certified personnel, register of teacher associates, salary scattergram, annual census of pupil membership, kindergarten registration, general state aide claims
The Board shall provide the Association in response to reasonable requests therefore a copy of regularly prepared public information necessary for negotiations or the processing of a grievance, such as the current annual audit, the current tentative and adopted budgets, current monthly financial statements, current annual financial report, register of certified personnel, register of teacher associates, salary scattergram, annual census of pupil membership, kindergarten registration.
Other
Mileage Reimbursement — Employees paid IRS-authorized amount per mile for all required mileage
Employees shall be paid the amount authorized by IRS for deduction without record justification per mile for all required mileage.
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Modern Languages Assignment — Modern language teacher assignment no greater than 5 classes and an advisory or activity class, or 6 classes with no advisory
The modern language teacher will be assigned no greater than five (5) classes and an advisory or activity class or assigned six (6) classes with no advisory or activity class.
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Modern Languages Preparation Time — Minimum 300 minutes of non-student contact time per week for modern language teachers
Teachers of modern languages shall have to the extent feasible, a minimum of 300 minutes of non-student contact time per week.
Other
New Employee Information — Within 10 calendar days from the date of hire of a bargaining unit employee, the District shall provide the Association President with employee information
In addition, within ten (10) calendar days from the date of hire of a bargaining unit employee, the District shall provide the Association President or their designee the following information concerning the new employee: Employee's name; Title; Worksite location; Home address; Work phone number; Any home and personal cellular phone numbers on file with the District; Date of hire; Work email address; and Any personal email address on file with the District.
Other
No Strike Clause — Association will not cause nor will any member take part in any work stoppage, sit-down, stay-in or slow-down affecting Board sites or curtailment of work or restriction of services
For the life of this Agreement, the Association will not cause, nor will any member of the Association take part in any work stoppage, sit-down, stay-in or slow-down affecting any site operated by the Board of Education or any curtailment of work or restriction of services or interference with the operations of the Board of Education in any manner.
Other
Non Discrimination Association Activity — The Board shall not discriminate against any employee by reason of their membership in the Association, their participation in any activities of the Association or in negotiations with the Board, or their institution of any grievance under this Agreement
The Board shall not discriminate against any employee by reason of their membership in the Association, their participation in any activities of the Association or in negotiations with the Board, or their institution of any grievance under this Agreement.