Other
Agreement Duration End — Agreement expires July 31, 2025
This Agreement shall become effective as of August 1, 2022 and shall remain in full force and effect until midnight, July 31, 2025.
Other
Agreement Duration Start — Agreement effective August 1, 2022
This Agreement shall become effective as of August 1, 2022 and shall remain in full force and effect until midnight, July 31, 2025.
Other
Agreement Effective Date — August 1, 2025
This Agreement shall become effective as of August 1, 2025, and shall remain in full force and effect until midnight, July 31, 2028.
Other
Agreement Expiration Date — July 31, 2028
This Agreement shall become effective as of August 1, 2025, and shall remain in full force and effect until midnight, July 31, 2028.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — yes
The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties. In his/her opinion, the arbitrator shall not amend, modify, nullify, ignore, or add to the Agreement's provisions.
Other
Association Meetings Leave — Members excused from work with pay to attend four Association meetings after school dismissal per year
A member of the Association will be excused from work, with pay, to attend all regular and specially called meetings of the Executive and Governing Boards, provided that the member's attendance does not result in a substitute teacher being used more than once per month.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $46,000 for BA degree in 2025-2026
2025-2026 (4%TRS) $46,000 (BA column)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Starting Wage: $16.50/hour with 5% increase for employees above that rate
Starting Wage: $16.50/hour. All other employees whose wage is greater than $16.50/hour will be increased by 5%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Starting Wage: $17.50/hour with 5% increase for employees above that rate
Starting Wage: $17.50/hour. All other employees whose wage is greater than $17.50/hour will be increased by 5%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Starting Wage: $18.00/hour with 5% increase for employees above that rate
Starting Wage: $18.00/hour. All other employees whose wage is greater than $18.00/hour will be increased by 5%
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to two (2) days for death in immediate family
Employees may use up to two (2) days of Bereavement Leave for a death in their immediate family and one day of Bereavement Leave per death for a death outside of the employee's immediate family if the employee has a close and personal relationship with the deceased.
Compensation
Ccc Supervision Annual — CCCs Supervision: $2,500 per year
Specch Language Pathologists b. CCCs Supervision: $2,500/year
Compensation
Certified Teachers Nbpts Stipend — Annual stipend for Certified Teachers with NBPTS certification
Certified Teachers who have attained National Certification issued from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) will receive a stipend of $3,000 for every year their license is 'in good standing.'
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Educational support employees correlate with student attendance days within work assignment for no less than 176 days per school year
Educational support employees whose work hours are not otherwise designated shall correlate with student attendance days within their work assignment for no less than 176 days per school year.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental and Term Life insurance policy for $25,000 paid 100% by employer
Dental and a Term Life insurance policy for $25,000 will be paid at 100% by employer.
Other
Direct Deposit Required — All employees required to have paychecks direct deposited
All new and current employees will have their paychecks, mileage, and reimbursement checks direct deposited to the approved financial institution of their choice. Pay stubs will also be made available through the Henry-Stark online financial program for each employee.
Other
Disciplinary Procedures — Remedial discipline: oral warning, written warning, suspension up to 3 days; severe cases subject to discharge without prior discipline
Discipline for remedial offenses imposed progressively by Director: oral warning, written warning, suspension without pay up to three days. Suspension without pay up to ten days by Executive Board. Severe violations subject to immediate discharge without prior discipline.
Other
Disciplinary Procedures Progressive — Progressive discipline for remedial offenses: oral warning, written warning, suspension without pay up to three days
The Director may progressively impose discipline for remediable offenses or violations of work rules in the form of oral warning, written warning, and suspension without pay of up to three days. The Executive Board may impose suspension without pay for up to ten days or demotion.
Other
Dues Deduction Authorization — Employees may authorize continuous dues deduction; authorization remains in effect yearly unless revoked in writing
Any employee who is a member or has applied for membership in the Association may sign and deliver to the District an authorization for continuous dues deduction. The authorization shall remain in effect yearly unless the employee revokes said permission in writing.
Insurance
Employee Physical Drug Test Cost — District pays cost of physical and drug tests, except for new employees
Should the District require employees to have a physical examination, TB test, random drug tests, or any job-related tests, the District shall pay the cost of the physical examination or drug test, except for new incoming employees regarding physicals.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee responsible for 10% of health insurance premium; District pays 90%
The District will pay 90% of the premium for the employee, with the member being responsible for the remaining 10%.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Evaluation procedures and guidelines developed in cooperation with Association
The procedures and guidelines for conducting staff evaluations will follow the 'Staff Evaluation Procedures & Guidelines' developed in cooperation with the Association and approved by the Governing Board.
Evaluation
Evaluation Report Timeline — Copy of evaluation provided within ten (10) school days
All evaluations shall be reduced to writing, and a copy will be given to the employee within ten (10) school days of the evaluation.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Informal Step, Written Grievance, Director Step, Arbitration
The party with the concern shall discuss the matter with his/her immediate supervisor within ten (10) days of the perceived contract violation with the objective of resolving the issue informally. If, after consultation, a satisfactory resolution has not been reached at the informal level, the grievant may submit a formal written grievance. If the grievant remains dissatisfied with the written decision, the grievant may submit in writing. If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at
Insurance
Health Single Premium — District pays 89% of Bronze plan premium
The District has establish a Tiered Health Care benefit for eligible employees providing four options called Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Family plans. Currently, the District pays 89% of the premium for the Bronze option, and will, up to an increase of 5% for the Bronze renewal premium each year of the contract.
Insurance
Hepatitis B Vaccine — Free voluntary Hepatitis B vaccine for employees at risk of occupational exposure
Free voluntary vaccination of the Hepatitis B vaccine for any employees at risk of occupational exposure shall be provided as approved by the Director. Occupational exposure is defined as reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or potential contact with blood or other infectious materials.
Rif
Honorable Dismissal Notice Days — Certified staff seniority and honorable dismissal list provided no later than 75 days before end of school term
The District shall provide the Association president with the Certified Staff seniority list and sequence of honorable dismissal list no later than 75 days before the end of the school term.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — $1,500 allocated per employee for Section 125 Flex Spending Account options
Each eligible employee for the District's health insurance plan will be allocated $1,500 that can be utilized by choosing one of the following three (3) options
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — 30-minute duty-free unpaid lunch period
All full-time employees shall have a 30-minute duty-free lunch period. Educational support employees required to participate in such events shall be paid their normal hourly rate.
Compensation
Lcsw Supervision Annual — LCSW Supervision: $2,500 per year
School Social Worker b. LCSW Supervision: $2,500/year
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $50,000 for MA degree in 2025-2026
2025-2026 (4%TRS) $50,000 (MA column)
Compensation
Mileage Reimbursement — IRS rate for mileage; set on fiscal year basis
Employees who the Director authorizes to use their personal vehicles for official business shall be reimbursed at the rate determined by the IRS for mileage related to the performance of duties per the following: traveling between assignments within Henry-Stark boundaries or traveling outside Henry-Stark boundaries for approved work-related travel.
Compensation
Nasp Supervision Annual — NASP Supervision: $2,500 per year
School Psychologists b. NASP Supervision: $2,500/year
Insurance
National Certification License Fees Reimbursement — District reimburses annual base license registration fees for Psychologists, Social Workers, and Speech Therapists
The District shall reimburse District Psychologists, Social Workers, and Speech Therapists who possess the appropriate licensing necessary to qualify the District for Medicaid reimbursement the cost of their annual base license registration fees.
Other
No Reprisals — No reprisals against employee or family for participation or refusal to participate in grievance
The Executive and Governing Boards, the Administration or the Association against any employee or his/her family because of the employee's participation or refusal to participate in a grievance shall take no reprisals.
Other
No Strike Clause — Included in Article IX
See Article IX Effect of Agreement section 9.2 No Strike Clause
Compensation
Occupational Therapist Intern Supervision Semester — Occupational Therapist Intern Supervision: $2,000 per semester
Occupational Therapist 4. a. Intern Supervision: $2,000/Semester
Compensation
Occupational Therapist Stipend — OT/COTA with National Certification (NBOT) receive $5,000 annual stipend
An OT or COTA who has earned their National Certification issued by the National Board of Occupational Therapists (NBOT) will receive a stipend of $5,000 every year, and their certificate is 'in good standing.'
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Five (5) years: $1.00/hour longevity bonus
Employees who have been employed consecutively with the district for five (5) years will receive a one-time $1.00/hour increase
Compensation
Overtime Threshold — Overtime paid at 1.5x rate for hours beyond 40 per week
All regular non-exempt employees who work more than forty (40) hour work week shall be paid one and one-half times their regular hourly rate of pay for each hour worked beyond forty (40).
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Up to two (2) personal days annually
Up to two (2) personal days annually may be granted to employees to handle important business or personal obligations that the employee cannot reasonably be expected to deal with other than school time or a school day.
Leave
Personnel File Review Days — Employees permitted to inspect personnel records within seven working days of request
Except as otherwise provided in the Personnel Records Review Act, employees shall be permitted to inspect all or any part of their personnel records within seven (7) working days of making such a request.
Other
Probationary Period Days — Ninety (90) workday probationary period for new educational support employees
A newly hired educational support employee shall be considered a probationary employee for the first ninety (90) workdays of his/her employment and, within those ninety (90) workdays, may be discharged at any time without notice, compensation, or assigning any reason whatsoever.
Compensation
Psychologist Intern Supervision — Annual intern supervision stipend for School Psychologists
School Psychologists: Intern Supervision: $2,000/year or $1000/semester
Compensation
Psychologist Intern Supervision Annual — School Psychologist Intern Supervision: $4,000 per year
School Psychologists 3. a. Intern Supervision: $4,000/year or $2,000/Semester
Compensation
Psychologist Intern Supervision Semester — School Psychologist Intern Supervision: $2,000 per semester
School Psychologists 3. a. Intern Supervision: $4,000/year or $2,000/Semester
Compensation
Psychologist Nasp Supervision — Annual NASP supervision stipend for School Psychologists
NASP Supervision: $1,500/year
Compensation
Psychologist Ncsp Stipend — Annual stipend for Psychologists with NCSP certification
Psychologists who have earned the National Certification issued by the National Association of School Psychologists (NCSP) will receive a stipend of $3,000 for every year their certificate is 'in good standing.'
Compensation
Psychologist Stipend — Psychologists with National Certification (NCSP) receive $5,000 annual stipend
Psychologists who have earned the National Certification issued by the National Association of School Psychologists (NCSP) will receive a stipend of $5,000 for every year their certificate is 'in good standing.'
Other
Recall Notification Days — Employee must respond within ten calendar days to recall letter sent by certified mail or recall rights terminate
If the employee fails to respond within ten (10) calendar days after receiving the District's letter of recall sent by certified mail to the employee's address on file with the District recalling such employee, the employee's right of recall to the vacant position will be terminated.
Other
Recall Response Deadline — Employee has ten (10) calendar days to respond to recall letter
If the employee fails to respond within ten (10) calendar days after receiving the District's letter of recall sent by certified mail to the employee's address on file with the District recalling such employee, the employee's right of recall to the vacant position will be terminated.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — 6% retirement incentive for each remaining year of service, not to exceed 4 years
If an eligible Support Personnel employee gives the District irrevocable notice of retirement by March 1st of any year up to four (4) years prior to the year of retirement, the District shall pay him/her a six percent (6%) retirement incentive for each of his/her remaining years of service, not to exceed four (4) years.
Retirement
Retirement System — IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
Support Personnel employees who have served at least twenty (20) years with the District and elect to retire from the District may participate in the District's Early Retirement Incentive Program.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Positions available within one calendar year from beginning of following school term shall be tendered to dismissed employees
If the District has any vacancies for the following school term or within one (1) calendar year from the beginning of the following school term, the positions thereby becoming available within a specific category of position shall be tendered to the employees removed or dismissed from that category of position.
Other
Right Of Representation — Employees have right to Association representation at disciplinary meetings
When required to appear before Coordinator, Director, Executive Board concerning disciplinary action, employee shall be given written notice and entitled to Association representative present to advise.
Rif
Seniority Definition — Seniority is length of service starting with first day duties performed if probationary period successfully completed
Seniority is the length of an educational support employee's service starting with the first day on which duties are performed if the employee successfully completes the probationary period.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Thirty (30) days after 24 years of service
Thirty (30) days of sick leave shall be granted to each full-time employee (at least nine [9]-month contract) after twenty-four (24) years of service to the District.
Leave
Sick Leave Bank Annual Max — Maximum of 40 days per school year from sick leave bank
The committee may request and consider additional days, with a maximum of 40 (forty) days given in a school year.
Leave
Sick Leave Bank Donation — Employees may donate up to 2 sick days per year for 2 years to be eligible for sick leave bank
Any new Henry-Stark employee covered under the terms of this agreement may voluntarily elect to donate 2 (two) sick days per year for 2 (two) years to be eligible to participate in the sick leave bank.
Leave
Sick Leave Bank Individual Limit — Limit of 20 days per request from sick leave bank
There shall be a limit of 20 (twenty) days per individual and/or one-half of the bank days (whichever is less) that one may draw upon per request.