Other
Agreement Expiration — Agreement expires June 30, 2025, unless another Agreement is reached to extend this Class Size Agreement
This Agreement shall expire on June 30, 2025, unless another Agreement is reached to extend this Class Size Agreement
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available at Step Four
The Association may submit the grievance to binding arbitration. The American Arbitration Association will act as the administrator of the proceedings. The arbitrator will base his decision solely upon his interpretation of the meeting or application of the specific terms of this Agreement.
Other
Art Class Size Maximum — Art maximum class size per Illinois State Board of Education recommendation
Art has a maximum of 30 students per teacher; Music has a maximum of 30 students per teacher; and other special classes have a maximum of 30 students per teacher
Leave
Association Leave Days Annual — Association Leave requests must be limited to an aggregate total not to exceed six (6) days in any one academic year
Association Leave requests must be limited to an aggregate total not to exceed six (6) days in any one academic year. No one (1) certified staff member may use more than three (3) days of Association Leave within one academic year. No more than two (2) certified staff members can be absent on leave at one time.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $55,127
BA Step 12 FY2024: $55,127
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $44,337
BA Step 1 FY2024: $44,337
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Salary adjustments based on horizontal lane movements; no explicit base increase specified on these pages
Salary adjustments based on horizontal lane movements will be made following evidence of legal transcript(s) and will take place once each year by September 1st.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2.60% increase from FY2025 to FY2026
BA Step 1: $46,997 (FY2025) to $48,877 (FY2026); increase of approximately 2.60%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 2.53% increase from FY2026 to FY2027
BA Step 1: $48,877 (FY2026) to $50,343 (FY2027); increase of approximately 2.53%
Workday
Base Work Hours — Seven and one-half (7 1/2) clock hours
The regular full-time certified staff work day shall not exceed seven and one-half (7 1/2) clock hours.
Leave
Bereavement Days — In case of death in the immediate family, a three (3) day absence equivalent to the individual certified staff member's workday with pay shall be granted
In case of death in the immediate family, a three (3) day absence equivalent to the individual certified staff member's workday with pay shall be granted without any loss of personal or sick leave.
Workday
Class Size Escalation Period — If class size exceeds 25 for additional 15 days after plan development, MOU meeting required
If class size continues to exceed 25 students for an additional 15 days after the development of the plan, representatives from the Board of Education, the Association, and the superintendent will meet to create a Memorandum of Understanding to address class size
Workday
Class Size K 8 Target — Class size limited to 25 students for grades K-8
The Administration will thus aim to keep class size limited to 25 students for grades K-8. Class size limits may be subject to change in accordance with state and federal guidelines
Other
Class Size Maximum — Class size limited to 25 students for grades K-8
The Administration will thus aim to keep class size limited to 25 students for grades K-8. Class size limits may be subject to change in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Workday
Class Size Review Threshold — Principal examines situation when class size exceeds 25 students
Whenever a given class size exceeds the above levels, the principal will examine the situation and formulate a plan. The principal shall submit this plan to the teacher, the Association, the Board of Education, and the superintendent within 30 days
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Agreement effective as of the first day of teacher attendance of the 2023-2024 school term and continues in effect until 11:59 PM on the day before the first day of teacher attendance of the 2027-2028 school term.
This agreement shall be effective as of the first day of teacher attendance of the 2023-2024 school term and shall continue in effect until 11:59 PM on the day before the first day of teacher attendance of the 2027-2028 school term.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental coverage available; details in district approved plans
All full-time certified staff members are eligible to participate in the District's approved insurance programs. Coverage is available for health, dental and vision.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee pays 10% of single health insurance premium
The individual certified staff member will pay the remaining 10%.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Evaluation ranking, rating, substance, remediation not subject to grievance
A certified staff member's evaluation ranking, rating, substance of an evaluation, purpose of remediation, or remediation process shall not be subject to the grievance procedure.
Leave
Fmla Weeks Annual — Up to twelve (12) weeks in a rolling twelve (12) month period of a licensed member's leave under this section shall also be construed as leave taken under the Family and Medical Leave Act
To the extent that a certified staff member's use of unpaid or paid leave under this section also qualifies for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act, and to the extent the staff member is an 'Eligible employee' under that Act, up to twelve (12) weeks in a rolling twelve (12) month period shall be construed as leave taken under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Workday
Grade Level Total Threshold Three Sections — If grade level total is 70 students with three current sections, additional classroom section will be added
If a grade level total is at or above 45 students if there are two current sections or 70 students if there are three current sections by May of the current school year, another classroom section will be added
Workday
Grade Level Total Threshold Two Sections — If grade level total is at or above 45 students with two current sections, additional classroom section will be added
If a grade level total is at or above 45 students if there are two current sections or 70 students if there are three current sections by May of the current school year, another classroom section will be added before the start of the next school year
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Step One (Principal), Step Two (Superintendent), Step Three (Board), Step Four (Binding Arbitration)
Step One through Step Four: The Association will present the grievance in writing to the Principal, then Superintendent, then Board, then to binding arbitration with the American Arbitration Association as administrator.
Grievance
Grievance Timeline Principal Response — Principal must respond within 10 days of meeting
The Principal will arrange for a meeting to take place within ten (10) days after receipt of the grievance to discuss the claim. Within ten (10) days of the meeting the certificated staff member and the Association will be provided with the Principal's written response.
Grievance
Grievance Timeline Step One — Grievance must be submitted within 20 days following occurrence
The Association will present the grievance in writing to the Principal. Such grievance will be submitted within twenty (20) days following the occurrence complained of.
Insurance
Health Insurance Fmla Continuation — During any period of paid leave, or during any period of available leave which is FMLA qualifying and designated, the District shall continue all insurance benefits elected by the certified staff member on the same basis as such insurance benefits are maintained for working certified staff.
During any period of paid leave, or during any period of available leave (whether paid or unpaid) which is FMLA qualifying and designated, whichever is longer, the District shall continue all insurance benefits elected by the certified staff member on the same basis as such insurance benefits are maintained for working certified staff.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays 90% of single health insurance premium
The Board of Education will pay 90% of the health insurance single premium cost per participating teacher per month. The individual certified staff member will pay the remaining 10%.
Other
Institute Days Mandatory — First two (2) institute days mandatory for part-time certified staff
The first two (2) institute days of the school year are mandatory for part-time certified staff members.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — 6 3/4 hours
The regular school day for Harrison students is 6 3/4 hours.
Other
Internal Subbing Pay — Hourly Internal Substitute Pay rate
Internal subbing - Certified staff member shall be paid at the hourly Internal Substitute Pay rate for internal substitution which shall be defined as a certified staff member giving up his/her lunch or professional plan time, or taking an entire core class in addition to his/her own.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Horizontal salary schedule advancement based on educational attainment; coursework must be approved by administration
Any certified staff member seeking increased salary due to educational hours completed shall submit the request and supporting transcripts by no later than September 1. Administration will approve up to two conferences or workshops per year.
Other
Lunch Period Minimum — Duty-free lunch period of no less than 30 minutes
Lunch - Certified staff are allowed a duty-free lunch period of no less than 30 minutes, unless certified staff chooses to accept a stipend position during that time.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $60,239
MA/BA+36 Step 12 FY2024: $60,239
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $48,448
MA/BA+36 Step 1 FY2024: $48,448
Other
Mentor Stipend — Yearly stipend per mentee to be paid in June after mentoring completion
Mentor staff members would receive a yearly stipend per mentee to be paid in June after mentoring has been completed.
Other
Music Class Size Maximum — Music maximum class size per Illinois State Board of Education recommendation
Music has a maximum of 30 students per teacher; and other special classes have a maximum of 30 students per teacher
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Year 1: 3% increase over nonexempt TRS creditable earnings from prior year
Year 1: A retiring certificated staff member will receive an increase of 3% over the certificated staff member's nonexempt TRS creditable earnings from the prior year of employment by the end of the next fiscal year.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr2 — Year 2: 3% increase over nonexempt TRS creditable earnings from prior year
Year 2: A retiring certificated staff member will receive an increase of 3% over the certificated staff member's nonexempt TRS creditable earnings from the prior year of employment by the end of the next fiscal year.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr3 — Year 3: 3% increase over nonexempt TRS creditable earnings from prior year
Year 3: A retiring certificated staff member will receive an increase of 3% over the certificated staff member's nonexempt TRS creditable earnings from the prior year of employment by the end of the next fiscal year.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr4 — Year 4: 3% increase over nonexempt TRS creditable earnings from prior year
Year 4: A retiring certificated staff member will receive an increase of 3% over the certificated staff member's nonexempt TRS creditable earnings from the prior year of employment by the end of the next fiscal year.
Compensation
Overload Compensation — Stipend of $35 per hour per content area per day when overload occurs
On the day(s) when an overload occurs, i.e., when all students are in attendance for that core instruction, a stipend of $35 per hour per content area per day will be available
Leave
Parental Leave Weeks — A certified staff member must submit a request for up to 12 weeks (60 work days) of parental leave, to run in conjunction with a six or twelve week FMLA leave
A certified staff member must submit a request, in writing, to the Board of Education for up to 12 weeks (60 work days) of parental leave, to run in conjunction with a six or twelve week FMLA leave, during which leave benefits may be used, and medical benefits shall continue.
Other
Part Time Definition — Any certified staff member who works less than the regular full-time certified staff member workweek
A part-time certified staff member is defined as any certified staff member who works less than the regular full-time certified staff member workweek as defined in Section 4.3 of this Agreement.
Other
Part Time Health Insurance Threshold — Part-time staff working 30 hours or more per week receive full health insurance benefits
Part-time certified staff members who work 30 hours or more per week shall be offered full health insurance benefits as provided in this Agreement including any reimbursement or subsidy benefits offered by the Board.
Other
Pe Class Size Maximum — Physical Education maximum class size per Illinois State Board of Education recommendation
Physical Education has a maximum of 40 students per teacher; Art has a maximum of 30 students per teacher; Music has a maximum of 30 students per teacher
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Each certified staff member shall be entitled to three (3) days of personal business leave equivalent to the individual certified staff member's workday
Each certified staff member shall be entitled to three (3) days of personal business leave equivalent to the individual certified staff member's workday without loss of pay for matters which cannot be handled during non-school days or hours.
Workday
Plan Time Additional Monthly — District will provide one on-campus day per month for core classroom teacher to plan instruction
The District will provide one (1) on-campus day per month for the core classroom teacher to plan instruction. This additional plan time can be divided into half-days if the teacher chooses
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board contribution equal to 4.5% of teacher required TRS contributions
the Board shall make a contribution on behalf of each certified staff member to the State of Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) a partial satisfaction of the teacher's required contributions to TRS equal to 4.5%.
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
For those certificated staff members who have been employed in District 36 for 20 years of service prior to submitting intent to retire or for part-time certificated staff members with the equivalent of 20 years
Rif
Rif Governed By — Illinois School Code provisions in effect at the time of the RIFs and recalls (105 ILCS 5/24-12)
Reductions in force (RIF) of certified staff that occur during the Term of this Agreement will be governed by the Illinois School Code provisions in effect at the time of the RIFs and recalls (105 ILCS 5/24-12).
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — BA, BA+16, BA+24, MA/BA+36, MA+16, MA+32
Salary schedule columns: BA, BA+16, BA+24, MA/BA+36, MA+16, MA+32
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Salary will be paid per salary schedules in Appendix C
Salary will be paid per the salary schedules attached in Appendix C.
Other
Seniority Definition — Length of service (continuous and non-continuous) in the District as utilized in Section 24-12 of the School Code
Seniority shall be defined as the length of service (continuous and non-continuous) in the District as utilized in Section 24-12 of the School Code as follows:
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Professional plan period of no less than one class period per day for middle school teachers (grades 5-8). Elementary teachers shall have a total of 150 minutes of preparation time per week.
All certified staff must have a professional plan period of no less than one class period per day for middle school teachers (grades 5-8). Elementary teachers shall have a total of 150 minutes of preparation time per week.
Leave
Sick Leave Bank Additional Days — Participating Association members who wish to draw on the Sick Leave Bank shall be granted up to ten (10) additional days of paid sick leave per school year upon written request to the Sick Leave Committee
Participating Association members who wish to draw on the Sick Leave Bank shall be granted up to ten (10) additional days of paid sick leave per school year upon written request to the Sick Leave Committee subject to the following conditions:
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — The accumulated total at the end of the school year shall not exceed 340 days
Unused sick leave shall accumulate from year to year. Certified staff members shall receive their sick leave allotment at the beginning of the new school year. The accumulated total at the end of the school year shall not exceed 340 days.
Retirement
Trs Tier — Illinois Pension Code and TRS rules and regulations
For the purposes of this Article, nonexempt TRS creditable compensation (earnings) is defined by the Illinois Pension Code and TRS rules and regulations.
Insurance
Vision Coverage — Vision coverage available; details in district approved plans
All full-time certified staff members are eligible to participate in the District's approved insurance programs. Coverage is available for health, dental and vision.