Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration under AAA Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules
The arbitrator shall follow the standard rules of the AAA and the parties shall accept his/her decision in good faith. Expenses for the arbitration services shall be borne equally by the Board and the Union.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $47,833
B.A. Base Salary at 10 years earned experience: $47,833
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Beginning base salary for BA degree teacher
In 2023/2024, the beginning base salary for a BA degreed teacher is $42,873.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Salary schedule advancement per Appendix - Salary Schedule
See Appendix - Salary Schedule for specific salary amounts and annual increases for 2023-2024 through 2026-2027.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4% increase for 2024/2025
For the 2024/2025 school year, each teacher will receive a 4% increase based on the previous year's salary
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 3.5% increase for 2025/2026 & 2026/2027
For the 2025/2026 & 2026/2027, school years, each teacher will receive a 3.5% increase based on the previous year's salary.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Maximum of three days absence per incident at full pay
In the case of a death in the family of a teacher, a maximum of three days absence per incident shall be allowed at full pay. Any time required beyond three days shall be assessed against the accumulated sick leave. Bereavement leave shall be non-cumulative.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 180 days total: 176 student attendance days plus 4 teachers' institute days
This contract will be for a total of 180 days (176 student attendance days; 4 teachers' institute days). Teachers covered by this agreement volunteering to spend additional time for training or professional activities will be compensated at the rate of $20.00 per hour.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board pays negotiated dental insurance premiums
The Board will pay the negotiated health, dental and vision insurance premiums for full-time certified teachers with the following exceptions
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — District shall conduct teacher evaluations in accordance with IL School Code 105 ILCS 5/24A
The District shall conduct teacher evaluations in accordance with IL School Code (105 ILCS 5/24A) of the IL Administrative Code Part 50-Evaluation of Certified Employees.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: informal, Superintendent, Board/Arbitration
If a grievance cannot be resolved informally, the aggrieved teacher shall file the grievance in writing with the Superintendent. If the grievance cannot be settled, the grievance may be submitted to the Board or Arbitration.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays 88% of negotiated premium for individual health insurance
For the school years 2023/2024 through 2026/2027 The Board will pay 88% of the negotiated premium individual cost for insurance throughout the term of this contract
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Regular workday begins at 8:00 AM and ends at 3:25 PM
The teachers' regular workday begins at 8:00 AM and ends at 3:25 PM. During each workday, all teachers will be entitled to an equal length duty free lunch period.
Other
Keys Provided — Board shall provide each teacher keys to building, assigned classroom, and cabinets
The Board shall provide each teacher keys to the building, his/her assigned classroom, and the cabinets therein.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $51,227
M.A. Base Salary at 10 years earned experience: $51,227
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $46,376
M.A. Base Salary at 0 years earned experience: $46,376
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Health insurance pool emergency fund for 2023/2024
For the 2023/2024 school year, $26,800 will be provided by the Board for the pool.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Four days of the sixteen days of sick leave may be used for personal leave
Four days of the sixteen days of sick leave may be used for personal leave provided such leave is requested 24 hours in advance and such leave is not the day preceding or day after a holiday or vacation period. These personal leave days would be four annually and would not accumulate as do sick days.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 5 salary lanes: B.A., B.A. + 15, M.A., M.A. + 15, M.A. + 30
Salary schedule columns: B.A. Base, B.A. + 15 Base, M.A. Base, M.A. + 15 Base, M.A. + 30 Base
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 11 experience steps (0-10 years)
Hampton School District 29 Teacher's Annual Base Salary Schedule 2024-2025 shows earned experience steps from 0 to 10 years
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 16 days of sick leave annually, with full pay
Full-time teachers shall be granted 16 days of sick leave annually, with full pay. Such leave is accrual. Sick leave shall be interpreted to mean personal illness, quarantine at home, serious illness requiring more extensive doctor's care or death in immediate family or household or birth, adoption or placement for adoption.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Accrual permitted; no maximum stated
Full-time teachers shall be granted 16 days of sick leave annually, with full pay. Such leave is accrual.
Other
Staff Lounge — Board shall provide a staff lounge
The Board shall provide a staff lounge.
Compensation
Step Increase — Salary schedule advancement reflected in Appendix
Teachers will be paid over twelve months. There shall be two paydays per month. Paychecks will be issued on the 15th and 30th of each month unless those dates fall on a weekend or holiday.
Insurance
Vision Coverage — Board pays negotiated vision insurance premiums
The Board will pay the negotiated health, dental and vision insurance premiums for full-time certified teachers with the following exceptions