Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration available
Following the Board's decision, the Association may appeal the grievance to final and binding arbitration by submitting a written notice of appeal to the Superintendent within ten (10) days of receipt of the Board's decision.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA Step 20 salary
Salary Schedule 25-26: Experience 20, Lane B: $59,000
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BA Step 0 salary
Salary Schedule 25-26: Experience 0, Lane B: $44,000
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Salary Schedule 25-26 provided
Salary Schedule 25-26 showing compensation by experience step (0-20) and education lane (B, B+16, M)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr4 — CPI-based increase: $700 (CPI ≤1.0%) to $1,600 (3.0% < CPI)
HARTEM SALARY 2024-2025: In year four, salary schedule is eliminated. Increase based on CPI for previous calendar year ranges from $700 to $1,600 depending on CPI bracket.
Leave
Bereavement Days — 2 days of bereavement leave per occurrence
Each teacher shall be granted two (2) days of bereavement leave per occurrence for the purpose of attending the funeral of a member of the immediate family.
Other
Cba Approval Date — teacher's Collective Bargaining Agreement from August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2025
Motion by Craig to approve the teacher's Collective Bargaining Agreement from August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2025 as presented.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — No more than 180 teacher responsibility days or the minimum required by law, whichever is greater
There shall be no more than 180 teacher responsibility days (or the minimum required by law, whichever is greater) unless by extended contract or memorandum of understanding.
Retirement
Early Retirement Alt Min Service Years — A minimum of twenty-seven (27) years full time service in Hartsburg-Emden CUSD #21 at the time of retirement the employee submits an irrevocable letter to retire; and There is no cost or penalties to the District.
A minimum of twenty-seven (27) years full time service in Hartsburg-Emden CUSD #21 at the time of retirement the employee submits an irrevocable letter to retire; and There is no cost or penalties to the District
Retirement
Early Retirement Incentive Pct — If an employee gives the Board an irrevocable notice of retirement by July 1 three years prior to the year of retirement, the Board shall pay him/her a 6% retirement incentive, inclusive of all other increases in TRS creditable compensation, for each of his/her remaining three years of service.
If an employee gives the Board an irrevocable notice of retirement by July 1 three years prior to the year of retirement, the Board shall pay him/her a 6% retirement incentive, inclusive of all other increases in TRS creditable compensation, for each of his/her remaining three years of service.
Retirement
Early Retirement Min Service Years — A minimum of seventeen (17) years full time service in Hartsburg-Emden CUSD #21 at the time the employee submits an irrevocable letter to retire.
A minimum of seventeen (17) years full time service in Hartsburg-Emden CUSD #21 at the time the employee submits an irrevocable letter to retire.
Retirement
Early Retirement Minimum Age — Must be at least 60 years of age on or before the date of retirement; or Must be at least 55 years of age on or before the date of retirement with 35 or more years of creditable service with the Illinois Teacher's Retirement System.
Must be at least 60 years of age on or before the date of retirement; or Must be at least 55 years of age on or before the date of retirement with 35 or more years of creditable service with the Illinois Teacher's Retirement System;
Retirement
Early Retirement One Year Incentive Pct — If an employee gives the Board an irrevocable notice of retirement by July 1 one year prior to the year of retirement, the Board shall pay him/her a 6% retirement incentive for each of his/her remaining year of service.
If an employee gives the Board an irrevocable notice of retirement by July 1 one year prior to the year of retirement, the Board shall pay him/her a 6% retirement incentive, inclusive of all other increases in TRS creditable compensation, for each of his/her remaining year of service.
Retirement
Early Retirement Two Year Incentive Pct — If an employee gives the Board an irrevocable notice of retirement by July 1 two years prior to the year of retirement, the Board shall pay him/her a 6% retirement incentive for each of his/her remaining two years of service.
If an employee gives the Board an irrevocable notice of retirement by July 1 two years prior to the year of retirement, the Board shall pay him/her a 6% retirement incentive, inclusive of all other increases in TRS creditable compensation, for each of his/her remaining two years of service.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Teacher may pay difference between single and family coverage if desired
The teacher may pay the difference between single and family coverage if the coverage is desired
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Non-tenured teachers evaluated minimum twice per school year; tenured teachers per statute
Non-tenured teachers shall be evaluated in writing a minimum of twice per school year. Such evaluations shall result in at least one summative evaluation per school year. Tenured teachers shall be evaluated in writing with a frequency pursuant to statute.
Compensation
Extra Duty Compensation Athletic Director — 10% of entry level salary before Board-paid retirement
A.D. (Athletic Director): 10% of entry level salary. Unlabeled numbers represent percentage of entry level salary (B.S., Step 1).
Other
Extra Duty Compensation List — Extra duty compensation provided for coaches, sponsors, and event workers
Extra duty compensation list includes athletic coaching positions (15.5% for HS Boys Basketball Head Coach), class sponsors (2-10%), club sponsors (1.5-2%), and event worker rates ($35 per event).
Evaluation
Formal Observation Classroom Duration Minutes — Classroom observation lasting at least 45 minutes at the time of observation during a complete lesson; or an observation during an entire class period.
Classroom observation (lasting at least 45 minutes at the time of observation during a complete lesson; or an observation during an entire class period) within ten (10) working days of the pre-conference; and
Evaluation
Formal Observation Postconference Days — Post-observation conference within ten (10) working days of the observation.
Post-observation conference within ten (10) working days of the observation.
Evaluation
Formal Observation Preconference Days Min — Pre-conference will be held within ten (10) working days but not less than two (2) working days prior to the observation date.
Pre-Conference. A pre-conference will be held within ten (10) working days but not less than two (2) working days prior to the observation date.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: informal discussion, superintendent review, board appeal, and arbitration
Grievance process: (1) Informal discussion with supervisor; (2) Written grievance to Superintendent within 20 days; (3) Appeal to Board within 10 days; (4) Arbitration appeal within 10 days of Board decision.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays 95% of full single health insurance premium
The Board of Education will pay 95% of the full single health insurance premium, for each full time teacher electing to participate herein.
Other
High School Boys Basketball Head Coach — Extra duty compensation percentage
High School Boys Basketball Head Coach: 15.5%
Evaluation
Informal Observation Days — At least one (1) informal observation followed by shared written remarks with the employee within ten (10) working days.
Informal Observation: Tenured and Non-Tenured Employees: At least one (1) informal observation followed by shared written remarks with the employee within ten (10) working days.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Teacher work-day shall consist of 7.75 clock hours
The teacher work-day shall consist of 7.75 clock hours. However, teachers shall devote such extra time necessary as determined by the Board/Administration for teacher meetings, parent/teacher conferences, student discipline, extra-duties, bus duty, and supervision of students in case of emergency.
Other
Instructional Prep Period — Non self-contained teachers receive one instructional period; self-contained teachers receive approximately 60 minutes per day
Non self-contained teachers shall receive one instructional period for instructional preparation. Self-contained classroom teachers shall receive the equivalent of one instructional period (approximately 60 minutes) per day for the purpose of instructional preparation.
Other
Internal Posting Days — Vacant positions posted internally for at least 5 days prior to external posting
Any vacant positions will be posted internally for at least five (5) days prior to any external posting.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Lane changes allowed for completing graduate level courses with official documentation
Teachers who successfully complete graduate level courses which entitle that teacher to a lane change shall notify the Superintendent. Such lane changes shall occur at the commencement of the next school year.
Other
Lunch Period Duration — Teachers shall receive a 30 minute, duty-free lunch period
Teachers shall receive a 30 minute, duty-free lunch period.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — M Step 20 salary
Salary Schedule 25-26: Experience 20, Lane M: $61,000
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — M Step 0 salary
Salary Schedule 25-26: Experience 0, Lane M: $46,000
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Maximum increase to TRS creditable compensation limited; 6% cap or lesser amount that would trigger district-paid penalty/fee
Even if another provision would increase teacher's TRS creditable earnings by more than 6% or any lesser amount triggering district-paid penalty, teacher shall receive only maximum increase to TRS creditable compensation allowed.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 3 days annually of personal leave
Teachers shall be granted three (3) days annually of personal leave.
Evaluation
Professional Development Plan Days — The professional growth plan shall be developed within 30 school days of the receipt of the 'Needs Improvement' rating.
The professional growth plan shall be developed within 30 school days of the receipt of the 'Needs Improvement' rating by the teacher and shall include:
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — 6% retirement incentive for 3-year notice
If an employee gives the Board an irrevocable notice of retirement by July 1 three years prior to the year of retirement, the Board shall pay him/her a 6% retirement incentive, inclusive of all other increases in TRS creditable compensation, for each of his/her remaining three years of service.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers' Retirement System)
In order to qualify for retirement incentives, the employee must meet TRS retirement guidelines and must have a minimum of seventeen (17) years full time service in Hartsburg-Emden CUSD #21 at the time the employee submits an irrevocable letter to retire.
Rif
Rif Notice Days — Employees subject to reduction shall receive written notice at least forty-five (45) days before the end of the school term together with a statement of honorable dismissal and the reason therefor.
The employees who are subject to reduction shall receive written notice at least forty-five (45) days before the end of the school term together with a statement of honorable dismissal and the reason therefor.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Recall follows Illinois School Code; Group 2 teachers with Needs Improvement on last two evaluations and Proficient on second evaluation eligible
To qualify for a recall, a Group 2 teacher must have received a Needs Improvement on either of his or her last two evaluations and, if two ratings are available, at least a Proficient rating on the second evaluation.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — B, B+16, M
Salary Schedule 25-26 shows three lanes: B (Bachelor's), B+16 (Bachelor's + 16), M (Master's)
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Experience steps 0-20
Salary Schedule 25-26 displays experience steps from 0 through 20
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 12 days per year of sick leave
Each full-time teacher and other certified persons governed by this Agreement shall be entitled to twelve (12) days per year of sick leave with an accumulation to 340 days.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Maximum accumulation of 340 days
Each full-time teacher and other certified persons governed by this Agreement shall be entitled to twelve (12) days per year of sick leave with an accumulation to 340 days.
Compensation
Step Increase — Substitute teacher pay rate of $35.00 per class
Any teacher under contract who is required by the administration to substitute for another teacher while the latter is absent will be paid at the rate of $35.00 per class in addition to his/her regular pay.
Evaluation
Summative Evaluation Conference Deadline — A summative conference will be held by February 28 at the end of the evaluation cycle.
A summative conference will be held by February 28 at the end of the evaluation cycle. The written summative evaluation document, which will include the overall performance rating and student growth rating, will be presented to the employee at this conference.
Retirement
Trs Creditable Compensation Limit Pct — No teacher's TRS creditable earnings shall increase from one school year to the next by more than 6% or be otherwise increased so as to create liability on the part of the Board or district for any portion of a teacher's retirement annuity.
No teacher's TRS creditable earnings from employment in this school district, regardless of form and no matter how arising, and whether or not arising under this collective bargaining agreement, may exceed the amounts specified herein. No teacher's TRS creditable earnings shall increase from one school year to the next by more than 6% or be otherwise increased.
Other
Trs Creditable Earnings Cap — TRS creditable earnings cannot increase more than 6% annually after submitting irrevocable notice
Once the employee submits an irrevocable notice of retirement in no case will the employee's TRS creditable earnings increase exceed 6% of the previous year.