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Agreement Dates — August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2021
This Agreement shall be in effect from August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2021.
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Agreement Permanent Copies — Each party has two permanent signed copies of ratified Agreement; Board and Association share expense of duplicating copies
Each party shall have two (2) permanent signed copies of the ratified Agreement for their permanent records. The Board and the Association shall share the expense of duplicating copies of the Agreement and shall distribute their required copies to their appropriate members and/or employees.
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Anti Discrimination Protected Classes — Union and Employer agree not to discriminate based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, mental or physical handicap, sexual orientation or as otherwise prohibited by law
The Union and the Employer agree not to discriminate against employees covered by this Agreement on account of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, and age, mental or physical handicap and sexual orientation or as otherwise prohibited by state and federal law.
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Appeal Panel Decision Timeline — Panel of qualified evaluators shall notify parties in writing within 10 calendar days of decision
The panel shall notify the parties in writing of its decision to uphold or revoke the 'unsatisfactory' rating within ten (10) calendar days after the receipt of the written record of the rating.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available at Fifth Stage under Voluntary Labor Arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association
If the grievance is not resolved by the procedure outlined in the Third and/or Fourth Stage, as applicable, within twenty (20) working days of the receipt of the Board's written reply, or completion of mediation if applicable, there shall be available a Fifth Stage of binding arbitration.
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Assault Battery Reporting Requirement — Any assault/battery upon employee of school-related nature must be reported in writing to building principal at earliest opportunity, with copies to Superintendent and HEA President
Any case of assault and/or battery upon an employee of a school related nature must be reported by the employee in writing to the building principal at the earliest opportunity, with copies to be sent to the Superintendent and to the HEA President.
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Assault Employee Employer Assistance — Upon written statement of employee alleging assault, board shall render reasonable assistance to employee in handling occurrence by law enforcement
Upon submission of a written statement from an Employee to the Superintendent of his/her designee alleging assault, the Board shall render reasonable assistance to the Employee in handling the occurrence by law enforcement authorities.
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Assault Reporting Requirement — Any case of assault and/or battery upon an employee of a school related nature must be reported by the employee in writing to the building principal at the earliest opportunity.
Any case of assault and/or battery upon an employee of a school related nature must be reported by the employee in writing to the building principal at the earliest opportunity, with copies to be sent to the Superintendent and to the HEA President.
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Assignment Notification Days — Written notice of assignment changes required at least 14 calendar days prior
Employees shall be notified in writing with a copy to the President of the Association of any changes in assignments, hours or duties at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective date.
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Association Building Use — Association permitted use of buildings and equipment with no rental fee for executive board meetings, general membership meetings, and committee meetings
The Board of Education (Board) of District 152 will permit the Harvey Education Association (Association) use of buildings and equipment with no rental fee as provided by Policy Sections 801.2(b), 802.4, 802.6, and 804.1(g)
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Association Committee Meetings — Any meetings during school term begin at 3:30 p.m. and ending no later than 6:00 p.m., unless parties agree to alternative time
Any meetings during the school term begin at 3:30 p.m. and ending no later than 6 p.m., unless the parties agree to an alternative time in an unusual occurrence (i.e., half-days, sip days, weekends, etc.)
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Association Copy Machine Access — Executive Committee members assigned unique codes to use district copying machines for association materials outside regular school day
The members of the Association Executive Committee will be assigned a unique code and are the only Association Members authorized to use the copying machines. Members shall use their unique codes for all copying done on District machines.
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Association Days Allotted — Board grants Association up to ten (10) days to conduct Association business; Association pays for substitutes for 10 days
The Board shall grant the Association up to ten (10) days to conduct Association business. The Association shall pay for the substitutes if employed and assigned for these ten (10) days.
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Association Days Allowed — Association granted up to 10 days to conduct association business; no employee shall take more than 2 consecutive days
The Board shall grant the Association up to ten (10) days to conduct Association business. The Association shall pay for the substitutes if employed and assigned for these ten (10) days and no one (1) employee shall take more than two (2) consecutive Association days.
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Association Days Granted — Board grants Association up to ten (10) days to conduct Association business; Association pays for substitutes; no more than two consecutive Association days
The Board shall grant the Association up to ten (10) days to conduct Association business. The Association shall pay for the substitutes if employed and assigned for these ten (10) days and no one (1) employee shall take more than two (2) consecutive Association days.
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Association Executive Board Meetings — Once a month during school term beginning at 3:30 p.m. and ending no later than 6:00 p.m.
Once a month during the school term beginning at 3:30 p.m. and ending no later than 6:00 p.m.
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Association General Membership — General membership meetings projected at no more than 9 meetings during school term, 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Association General Membership Meetings: Projection of no more than nine (9) meetings during the school term beginning at 3:30 p.m. and ending no later than 6:00 p.m.
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Association General Membership Meetings — Projection of no more than nine (9) meetings during school term beginning at 3:30 p.m. and ending no later than 6:00 p.m.
Projection of no more than nine (9) meetings during the school term beginning at 3:30 p.m. and ending no later than 6:00 p.m.
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Association Information New Employees — Association President notified of new employees' names, addresses, building assignments no later than 10 business days prior to first reporting day
The Association President will be notified of the new employees' names, addresses, and building assignments, no later than ten (10) business days prior to the employees' first reporting day.
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Association Leave Allowance — Maximum ten days per work year for Association representatives to attend conferences or Association business
In any work year, no more than ten (10) days in the aggregate may be used for such purpose. A written request for leave must be submitted to the Superintendent two weeks in advance.
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Association Leave Days — No more than 10 days per year for association business requiring leave
In any work year, no more than ten (10) days in the aggregate may be used for such purpose. A written request for leave must be submitted to the Superintendent.
Grievance
Association Representation — Any employee charged with misconduct, neglect, or violation may have the Association represent them in any Board or administration meeting regarding such charge
Any Employee charged with misconduct, neglect, or violation which may lead to his/her suspension, demotion, or discharge shall have the right to be represented by the Association in any meeting conducted by the Board or administration.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $55,983.07
Step 10 BA lane: $55,983.07 (highest step with BA values in 2024-2025)
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $50,182.63
Step 1 BA lane: $50,182.63 for 2024-2025
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Bargaining Notification Months — parties agree to initiate negotiations for a successor Agreement no later than three (3) months prior to the date this Agreement expires
The parties agree to initiate negotiations for a successor Agreement no later than three (3) months prior to the date this Agreement expires.
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Bargaining Unit Description — HESPA-IEA-NEA classified support personnel
the bargaining unit shall consist of (a) all full-time regular employees and (b) regularly employed part-time employees who are classified as secretaries, non-certified nurse's/health attendants, parent coordinators, media assistants, teacher assistants, computer assistants, health assistants, safety assistants, truant officers, and parent outreach person(s).
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Bargaining Unit Recognition — Harvey Educational Support Personnel Association (HESPA)-IEA-NEA recognized as sole and exclusive bargaining representative
The Board of Education of District #152, Cook County, Illinois recognizes the Harvey Educational Support Personnel Association (HESPA)-IEA-NEA as the sole and exclusive bargaining representative for all employees described in Section 1.2
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — All work over and above the standard workweek of forty (40) hours shall be compensated at the rate of one and one-half (1½) times the normal rate of pay
All work over and above the standard workweek of forty (40) hours shall be compensated at the rate of one and one-half (1½) times the normal rate of pay.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball extra-duty pay 2025-2026
7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball: $2,498.00 for 2025-2026 school year.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball extra-duty pay 2026-2027
7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball: $2,498.00 for 2026-2027 school year.
Leave
Bereavement Days — 3 days per death in immediate family; up to 5 days for out-of-state death with 3 bereavement and 2 deducted from sick/personal leave
Such leave shall be granted to a maximum of three (3) days per death and shall not be deducted from accumulated sick leave. Immediate family shall include parents, spouse, brothers, sisters, children, grandparents, grandchildren, parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and legal guardians. In addition, the Board shall authorize absence with pay for death in the immediate family in an out of state scenario for a maximum of five (5) days per death.
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Biometric Time Clock — All employees shall use biometric time clock upon entering and exiting the buildings.
All employees shall use biometric time clock upon entering and exiting the buildings.
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Board Agenda Association Items — Board places on agenda matters brought by Association not related to CBA or grievable matters; Association must notify Superintendent in writing one week prior with topic and material
The Board shall place on the agenda of a regular Board meeting any matter brought to its attention for consideration by the Association so long as such matters are not related to the Collective Bargaining Agreement or matters that may be grieved through the grievance procedure of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Board Agenda Association President — Association President receives copy of Board agenda at time of distribution to Board members
The President of the Association shall receive a copy of the Board's agenda at the time such distribution is made to the Board members.
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Board Agenda Distribution — Association President receives copy of Board agenda at time distribution made to Board members
The President of the Association shall receive a copy of the Board's agenda at the time such distribution is made to the Board members.
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Board Agenda Submission Days — Association matters must be made known in writing to the Superintendent six (6) working days prior to the regular meeting
matters brought to its attention by the Association so long as these matters are made known in writing to the Superintendent six (6) working days prior to the regular meeting
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Board Meeting Electronic Notification — Union president or designee receives electronic notification of board meetings at least 48 hours prior to regular or special meetings
The president of the Union or his/her designee shall be given electronic notification via e-mail of any meeting of the Board together with a copy of the agenda or statement of purpose of such meeting at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled time of a regular meeting
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Board Meeting Notice Hours — The president of the Association or his/her designee shall be given an electronic notification via e-mail of any meeting of the Board together with a copy of the agenda or statement of purpose of such meeting at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled time of a regular meeting
The president of the Association or his/her designee shall be given an electronic notification via e-mail of any meeting of the Board together with a copy of the agenda or statement of purpose of such meeting at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled time of a regular meeting, and reasonable notice of a special meeting.
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Board Meetings Notification Hours — at least forty-eight (48) hours prior notice required for regular Board meetings
The president of the Association or his/her designee shall be given written notice as well as electronic notification via e-mail of any meeting of the Board together with a copy of the agenda or statement of purpose of such meeting at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled time of a regular meeting.
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Board Minutes Association President — Approved Board minutes emailed to Association President within 2 weeks of Board meeting
A copy of all approved Board minutes shall be e-mailed to the President of the Association within two weeks of the Board meeting after the minutes are approved.
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Board Minutes Distribution — Approved Board minutes e-mailed to Association President within 2 weeks of Board meeting approval
A copy of all approved Board minutes shall be e-mailed to the President of the Association within two weeks of the Board meeting after the minutes are approved.
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Board Minutes To Association — Approved Board minutes e-mailed to Association President within 2 weeks of Board meeting after minutes approved
A copy of all approved Board minutes shall be e-mailed to the President of the Association within two weeks of the Board meeting after the minutes are approved.
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Board Policy Manual Electronic Copy — Association President provided electronic copy of Board policy manual and updates; Board maintains current version on website
It is agreed that there shall be an up-to-date policy handbook in each attendance center office and a link to an electronic copy shall also be supplied to the President of the Association. The Board shall maintain a current version of its Policy Manual on the District website.
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Board Policy Notification — HESPA President receives copy of proposed policy changes before Board approval
The President of HESPA will be provided a copy of any proposed changes in policies affecting Employees' wage, hours, or terms and conditions of employment before the Board meeting.
Workday
Break 15 Min Paid — Two fifteen-minute paid breaks per workday for employees working 6+ hours
Any Employee who works six (6) or more hours in a workday shall be entitled to two (2) fifteen (15)-minute paid breaks.
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Break 15 Min Paid Short Shift — One fifteen-minute paid break for employees working 4-6 hours
Any Employee who works at least four (4) hours but less than six (6) hours in a workday shall be entitled to one (1) fifteen (15)-minute paid break.
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Break Timing Morning — Morning break shall be taken between 9:15 a.m.—11:15 a.m.
The morning break shall be taken between 9:15 a.m.—11:15 a.m. The afternoon break shall be taken before 2:30 p.m.
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Breaks Per Day 4 To 6 Hours — One fifteen-minute paid break for employees working 4-6 hours per day
Any Employee who works at least four (4) hours but less than six (8) hours in a workday shall be entitled to one (1) fifteen (15)-minute paid break.
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Breaks Per Day 6 Hours Plus — Two fifteen-minute paid breaks for employees working 6+ hours per day
Any Employee who works six (6) or more hours in a workday shall be entitled to two (2) fifteen (15)-minute paid breaks (time includes leaving and returning to the work area) per workday.
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Building Meetings — No more than two (2) required building meetings per week will be held for employees during 8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
No more than two (2) required building meetings per week will be held for employees during the period of 8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m..
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Building Rules Distribution — Building regulations and rules distributed within first two weeks of school
Copies of building regulations and rules shall be distributed to each Employee in that building within the First two (2) weeks of school.
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Certification Licensure — Employees shall have and maintain appropriate licensure
Employees shall have and maintain appropriate licensure.
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Certification Licensure Required — Employees shall have and maintain appropriate licensure.
Employees shall have and maintain appropriate licensure.
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Check Off Authorization — Union authorized check-off of dues from wages with revocation requiring written notice 30-45 days before anniversary date
any employee who wishes to revoke dues check-off must do so by giving written notice to the Employer and the Union during the period but not less than thirty days and not more than forty five days before the annual anniversary date
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Class Loads Equalization — Provision to be made as far as practical for equalization of class loads among employees of the District
Provision is to be made as far as practical for equalization of class loads among employees of the District.
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Committees Ethics Standards — Ethics and Standards Committee consisting of not more than 10 persons; not more than 5 appointed by Superintendent, not more than 6 by Association
An Ethics and Standards Committee consisting or not more than ten (10) persons will be created. Not more than five (5) members may be appointed by the Superintendent and not more than six (6) members may be appointed by the Association. This group will meet as frequently as needed and will be co-chaired by each represented group.
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Committees Parent Teacher Advisory — Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee consisting of not more than 10 members; not more than 5 appointed by Superintendent, not more than 5 by Association
A Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee consisting of not more than ten (10) members will be created. Not more than five (5) members may be appointed by the Superintendent and not more than five (5) members may be appointed by the Association. This group will meet as frequently as needed and will be co-chaired by each represented group.
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Committees Professional Concerns — Professional Concerns Committee will be formed in each building; building employee will elect 3 members who will serve on these committees
A Professional Concerns Committee will be formed in each building. Building employee will elect three (3) members who will serve on these committees. The committee will meet, as needed, but upon specific request one monthly meeting will be held at a mutually agreed upon time between the employee and the principal of the building.
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Committees Professional Development — Professional Development Committee consisting of not more than 6 persons; not more than 3 appointed by Board, not more than 3 by Association
A Professional Development Committee consisting of not more than six (6) persons will be created. Not more than three (3) members may be appointed by the Board and not more than three (3) members may be appointed by the Association. At least one (1) member of the Professional Development Committee shall be a member of the Institute Committee.
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Committees Student Services — Student Services Committee shall review and study issues related to at-risk and social emotional learning students including ACES; comprised of 4 Association members and 2 administrators; meets not less than 3 times per school year
The Student Services Committee shall review, develop a philosophy, and study issues related to students at-risk and social emotional learning, including Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), make recommendations for the same to the Superintendent. The Committee shall meet regularly and not less than three (3) times each school year. The Committee shall be comprised of four (4) Association members and two (2) administrators.