Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association
If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step Two, the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration. The American Arbitration Association shall act as administrator of the proceedings.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Maximum salary for BA+24 Step 11 in 2022-2023
Step 11 BA+24: $64,245 (2022-2023 salary schedule, highest BA lane step)
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Teaching load not to exceed 6 teaching and supervising periods of 52 minutes with one preparatory period
The normal teaching load shall not exceed six (6) teaching and supervising periods of fifty-two (52) minutes in length, and will include one preparatory period during the student day equivalent to that of one instructional period.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Salary increases specified in schedules for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024
SALARY SCHEDULE 2022-2023 and SALARY SCHEDULE 2023-2024 provided in Appendix A showing step and lane progressions with BA, BA+08, BA+16, BA+24, MA, MA+12, MA+24, MA+36 columns.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2.5% increase for 2023-24 school year
Employees shall be paid in accordance with Appendix A. (2022-23 2.5% increase; 2023-24 2.5% increase; 2024-25 2.5% increase; 2025-26 2.5%.)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 2.5% increase for 2024-25 school year
Employees shall be paid in accordance with Appendix A. (2022-23 2.5% increase; 2023-24 2.5% increase; 2024-25 2.5% increase; 2025-26 2.5%.)
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to three days for death in immediate family
Up to a maximum of three (3) days shall be granted each case where death has occurred in the immediate family.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Assignment notification by June 1 for forthcoming school year; changes after August 5 permitted only in emergencies
All employees shall be given written notice of their assignments for the forthcoming school year no later than June 1. In the event that changes in assignments are proposed, the employee affected shall be notified promptly. In no event shall changes in the employee's assignment be made later than August 5 unless an emergency exists.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board provides dental insurance for full-time employees and dependents, selected by Board after consultation with Association
Board shall provide dental insurance for each full-time employee, and if applicable, for his/her dependents, in a company selected by the Board of Education after consultation with the Association.
Compensation
District Vehicle Driver Rate — Thirty dollars per round trip
Coaches and sponsors who agree to drive District vehicles to games and events shall be paid at a rate of $30 per round trip.
Compensation
Dual Course Payment — Two thousand dollars per year for teaching dual course
Any teacher required to teach a dual course (i.e., a course where two separate educational subjects are scheduled and taught in the same classroom at the same time) shall be compensated an additional two thousand ($2000) per year.
Retirement
Early Retirement 1 Year Notice Salary Increase — 6% annual salary increase
One year notice: The Board shall increase the teacher's current year salary to equal a 6% total increase in creditable earnings over the prior year's creditable earnings. In addition, the teacher's salary in the final one year of service shall be adjusted so as to ensure that the teacher receives a 6% increase in creditable earnings in his/her last one year of service with the District.
Retirement
Early Retirement 2 Year Notice Salary Increase — 6% annual salary increase
Two year notice: The Board shall increase the teacher's current year salary to equal a 6% total increase in creditable earnings over the prior year's creditable earnings. In addition, the teacher's salary in the final two years of service shall be adjusted so as to ensure that the teacher receives a 6% increase in creditable earnings in each of his/her last two years of service with the District.
Retirement
Early Retirement 3 Year Notice Salary Increase — 6% annual salary increase
Three year notice: The Board shall increase the teacher's current year salary to equal a 6% total increase in creditable earnings over the prior year's creditable earnings. In addition, the teacher's salary in the final three years of service shall be adjusted so as to ensure that the teacher receives a 6% increase in creditable earnings in each of his/her last three years of service with the District.
Retirement
Early Retirement 4 Year Notice Salary Increase — 6% annual salary increase
Four year notice: The Board shall increase the teacher's current year salary to equal a 6% total increase in creditable earnings over the prior year's creditable earnings. In addition, the teacher's salary in the final four years of service shall be adjusted so as to ensure that the teacher receives a 6% increase in creditable earnings in each of his/her last four years of service with the District.
Retirement
Early Retirement Extra Duty Max Creditable Earnings — 106% of previous year creditable earnings
The Board may not approve an extra duty assignment for a teacher receiving the retirement incentive that will cause such participant's total creditable earnings to exceed 106% of the previous year's creditable earnings.
Retirement
Early Retirement Option Age Minimum — At least 55 years of age
In order to qualify for the Hall High School Early Retirement Option, the teacher must have completed a minimum of fifteen (15) years of creditable service in the District preceding retirement, and must be at least 55 years of age.
Retirement
Early Retirement Option Hall High School — Minimum fifteen years creditable service required
In order to qualify for the Hall High School Early Retirement Option, the teacher must have completed a minimum of fifteen (15) years of creditable service in the District preceding retirement, and must be at least 55 years of age.
Retirement
Early Retirement Option Service Max — No more than 35 years of creditable service
Prior to attaining 35 years of creditable teaching service, a teacher may elect to participate in the following early retirement option/incentive(s).
Retirement
Early Retirement Withdrawal Repayment Period — Within one calendar year
Repayment by wage deduction shall be completed within one (1) calendar year of the Board's approval of the withdrawal.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — During 2022-2023, employees pay 85% of difference between individual and dependent coverage
During the 2022-2023 school year, employees will pay 85% of the difference between individual and dependent coverage.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — All formal observations conducted with full knowledge of employee; informal observations reduced to writing and copy given within seven work days
All formal observations of an employee shall be conducted with the full knowledge of the employee. Any informal observation which is to be utilized in the evaluation of an employee shall be reduced to writing and a copy given to the employee within seven work days of the observation.
Grievance
Grievance Initial Filing Days — Within eight days of event
The employee shall present the grievance to the immediately involved supervisor within eight (8) days of the event giving rise to the grievance.
Grievance
Grievance Step 1 Meeting Days — Within five days after receipt
The supervisor will arrange for a meeting to take place within five (5) days after receipt of the grievance.
Grievance
Grievance Step 1 Response Days — Seven days after meeting
Within seven (7) days of the meeting, the grievant shall be provided with the supervisor's written decision.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: Step One (building level), Step Two (Superintendent), Step Three (arbitration)
Step One – the grievance shall be presented to the building principal. Step Two – referral to Superintendent or designee within five (5) days. Step Three – final and binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays entire cost of single coverage for health and major medical insurance
Board to keep Blue Cross Blue Shield as insurance carrier. Board will continue to pay entire cost of single coverage for health and major medical insurance for duration of contract.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Work day 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.; employees at classroom no later than 7:50 a.m.
The employee work day shall be from 7:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. and employees will be at their assigned classroom no later than 7:50am.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Teachers with 5 or more different course preparations require consultation; those with 5 different course preparations not assigned homeroom; those with more than 5 receive $1500/semester additional compensation
Five or more different course preparations will require consultation with all members of the department and administration. Any teacher who has five different course preparations will not be assigned a homeroom. Any teacher who has in excess of five different course preparations shall receive additional compensation of $1500 per semester.
Compensation
Longevity Payment Ba 20 Years — Four hundred dollars annual longevity payment
The Board shall pay an annual longevity payment of $400 to all certified employees with at least 20 years of teaching service to Hall High School who are in the Bachelor's Degree lane in the salary schedule.
Compensation
Longevity Payment Ma 20 Years — Four hundred dollars annual longevity payment
The Board shall pay an annual longevity payment of $400 to all certified employees with at least 20 years of teaching service to Hall High School who are in the Master's Degree lane in the salary schedule.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — Maximum salary for MA+36 Step 19 in 2022-2023
Step 19 MA+36: $83,372 (2022-2023 salary schedule, highest lane and step)
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — Minimum salary for MA+00 Step 0 in 2022-2023
Step 0 MA+00: $47,403 (2022-2023 salary schedule)
Other
No Reprisals — No reprisals shall be taken by the Board or Administration against an employee because of participation in grievance procedure
No Reprisals Clause – No reprisals shall be taken by the Board or by the Administration against an employee because of the employee's participation in the grievance procedure.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Internal substitution compensation schedule per semester; 1-2 assignments: $0; 3-10: $25/period; 11+: $30/period
Compensation for Preparation Periods Forfeited for Internal Substitutions per Semester: 1-2 $0; 3-10 $25/period; 11+ $30/period
Other
Other — Extended contract for Director of Guidance: 20 days; other counselors: 10 days; compensation 1/180 of salary per day
The Board will offer an extended contract to the Director of Guidance. The contract shall be extended 20 days. Other counselors may have their contracts extended by 10 days. Compensation for each day shall be calculated on the basis of 1/180 of each teacher's compensations for the subject school year.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Two days of personal business leave per year, cumulative to 4 days
Each teacher shall be entitled to two (2) days of personal business leave without loss of pay. Such leave shall be cumulative up to four (4) days.
Compensation
Prior Military Experience Credit Max — Maximum of two years credit for military service
Not more than two (2) years' credit shall be granted for military service, which shall be on the basis of one (1) year of credit for each year of service.
Compensation
Prior Teaching Experience Credit Max — Maximum of seven years of teaching and/or military experience
At the time of initial employment, credit may be given for a maximum of seven (7) years of teaching and/or military experience. The teaching experience shall have been in accredited secondary schools and shall be credited on the basis of one (1) year of credit for each year of experience.
Compensation
Prior Trade Experience Credit Max — Maximum of three years credit for trade experience
At the option of the District a certain amount of trade experience may be given credit on the salary schedule as teaching experience, but not to exceed a total of three (3) years.
Other
Professional Dues Deduction — Board assists in collection of professional dues in twenty-six installments to Hall Education Association, IEA, and NEA
Association will secure annually from members written authorization for District 502 to deduct in twenty-six installments dues to Hall Education Association, IEA, and NEA
Other
Recognition Statement — Hall Education Association recognized as sole and exclusive negotiating agent for certified teaching personnel
Board recognizes the Hall Education Association, an affiliate of the IEA-NEA as the sole and exclusive negotiating agent for all regularly employed, certified teaching personnel
Compensation
Response To Intervention Max Hours — No more than 40 hours annually outside regular school work day
Association members who participate on said committee shall be required to work no more than 40 hours annually outside of the regular school work day. Any work by committee members that exceeds 40 hours annually outside of the regular school work day shall be compensated at a rate of $25 per hour.
Compensation
Response To Intervention Overtime Rate — Twenty-five dollars per hour for work exceeding 40 hours
Any work by committee members that exceeds 40 hours annually outside of the regular school work day shall be compensated at a rate of $25 per hour.
Compensation
Response To Intervention Stipend — One thousand dollars annually
Any Association member who chooses to participate on said committees will be paid a stipend of $1,000 annually. Association members who participate on said committee shall be required to work no more than 40 hours annually outside of the regular school work day.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board pays up to 9.4% TRS contribution on behalf of employees
Board shall pay on behalf of each employee a sum equal to the amount required by the TRS up to 9.4% for member TRS retirement contribution and .8% for member THIS fund contribution.
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
Board shall pay on behalf of each employee sum equal to amount required by TRS up to 9.4% for member TRS retirement contribution and .8% for member THIS fund contribution.
Rif
Rif Notice Advance Days — Minimum of two calendar days advance notice
The Superintendent will make every effort to notify employees, a minimum of (2) calendar days before the Board of Education take such action of reduction, but in emergency situations, the Board of Education reserves the right to make reductions in staff in accordance with the Illinois State Code.
Rif
Rif Recall Period — Within one calendar year
If a vacancy occurs within one calendar year from the beginning of the school term following its reduction-in-force, the Board will tender such vacant position to the tenured employee with the greatest seniority who is legally qualified to hold such position.
Other
Right Of Representation — Written notice required minimum two working days before Board meeting where employment continuance could be affected
When an employee is required to appear before the Board regarding any matter which could adversely affect continued employment, employee entitled to representation. Written notice given minimum of two working days before the meeting
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Eight salary lanes: BA+00, BA+08, BA+16, BA+24, MA+00, MA+12, MA+24, MA+36
Step BA+00 BA+08 BA+16 BA+24 MA+00 MA+12 MA+24 MA+36 representing different education levels and experience.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Steps 0-19 for BA lanes; Steps 12-19 for MA lanes
Salary schedule contains steps 0 through 19, with BA+00 through BA+24 lanes available for steps 0-11, and MA+00 through MA+36 lanes available for steps 12-19.
Compensation
School Improvement Plan Max Hours — No more than 40 hours annually outside regular school day
Any Association member who participates on the School Improvement Plan Steering Committee shall receive a stipend of $1000 annually and shall be required to work no more than 40 hours annually outside the regular school day.
Compensation
School Improvement Plan Overtime Rate — Twenty-five dollars per hour for work exceeding 40 hours
Any work by the members of the School Improvement Plan Steering Committee that exceeds 40 hours annually outside of the regular school work day shall be compensated at a rate of $25 per hour.
Compensation
School Improvement Plan Stipend — One thousand dollars annually
Any Association member who participates on the School Improvement Plan Steering Committee shall receive a stipend of $1000 annually and shall be required to work no more than 40 hours annually outside the regular school day.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Duty-free lunch period equal to that of students but no less than 30 minutes; Board may require attendance at three non-consecutive school events outside regular hours
During each work day, the employee shall be entitled to a duty-free lunch period equal to that of the students but in no case less than thirty (30) minutes.
Retirement
Sick Leave Conversion 15 Years — Twenty dollars per day
Any employee who leaves School District No. 502 with fifteen (15) years of service shall be compensated for unused accumulated sick leave days in excess of those days attributable toward retirement credit at the rate of twenty dollars ($20) per day for up to thirty (30) days.
Retirement
Sick Leave Conversion Max Days — Up to thirty days maximum
Any employee who leaves School District No. 502 with fifteen (15) years of service shall be compensated for unused accumulated sick leave days in excess of those days attributable toward retirement credit at the rate of twenty dollars ($20) per day for up to thirty (30) days.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Maximum accumulation of 340 days of sick leave
Full-time teachers shall be granted sixteen (16) days of sick leave, without loss of pay, per year, accumulative to 340 days.
Compensation
Special Education Coordinator Stipend — One thousand dollars stipend
The Special Education Coordinator shall receive a stipend of $1000 and shall have one period designated in their schedule for such work.