Grievance
Arbitration Binding — true
The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties. The arbitrator, in his opinion, shall not amend, modify, nullify, ignore, or add to the provisions of the Agreement.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Salary schedule provided in Appendix A (not included in excerpted text)
The salary schedule (Appendix A) shall be based on the maximum calendar of one hundred eighty (180) days.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Salary schedules for 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028 provided in Appendix A (not fully visible in excerpt)
APPENDIX A: 2025-2026 SALARY SCHEDULE; APPENDIX B: 2026-2027 SALARY SCHEDULE; 2027-2028 SALARY SCHEDULE
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to two (2) days per year for death of immediate family; does not carry over
Up to two (2) days per year may be used for the death of an employee's immediate family as defined in 9.1.D, in addition to aunts and uncles. These days will not be deducted from the employee's accumulated sick leave, nor will they carry over from year to year.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Maximum calendar of 180 days; employment year does not exceed 176 pupil attendance days and 4 institute days
The employment year for all full-time teachers shall not exceed one hundred seventy-six (176) pupil attendance days and four (4) institute days. The salary schedule (Appendix A) shall be based on the maximum calendar of one hundred eighty (180) days.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenured teachers rated excellent/proficient evaluated once every three (3) school years; non-tenured teachers evaluated at least twice per year
Tenured teachers whose performance is rated as 'excellent' or 'proficient' shall be evaluated at least once every three (3) school years after receipt of the rating and shall be informally observed at least once in the course of the two (2) school years after receipt of the rating.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: Step 1 (supervisor), Step 2 (Superintendent), Step 3 (binding arbitration)
Step 1: The grievant or Association shall present the grievance in writing within ten (10) days. Step 2: If not resolved, refer to Superintendent within ten (10) days. Step 3: If not satisfied, Association may submit to final and binding arbitration.
Other
Health Insurance Coverage — Health insurance provisions referenced (Article X, section 10.3) but details not fully provided in excerpt
Health Insurance [Article X, 10.3 - not fully transcribed in provided text]
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Normal teachers' day 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (7 hours 45 minutes); specific instructional minutes not specified
The normal teachers' day shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — All full-time employees shall have two (2) personal leave days; unused days accumulate up to maximum of three (3) days
All full-time employees shall have two (2) personal leave days if the following conditions are met. Unused personal leave days will accumulate and carry over to the following year. At no time will an employee have more than three (3) personal days.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers' Retirement System) for certificated staff; IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) for classified/support staff
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The grant of additional sick leave days must conform to the rules and regulations of the Teachers' Retirement System ('TRS') or the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund ('IMRF') as the case may be.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — One (1) calendar year recall rights period for both certificated and non-certificated staff; certificated staff in Grouping 2 may recall through February 1 of following school term
If the Board 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 so removed or dismissed.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Year 1-6: 12 days; Year 7-13: 14 days; Year 14-19: 16 days; Year 20-25: 20 days; Year 26+: 25 days
Each full-time employee shall be credited yearly with sick leave days as follows: Year 1 through Year 6 12 days; Year 7 through Year 13 14 days; Year 14 through Year 19 16 days; Year 20 through Year 25 20 days; Year 26 through beyond 25 days
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Unused sick leave accumulates without limit; up to 340 days may be granted by Board for retirement eligibility purposes
Unused sick leave shall accumulate without limit. Upon review and approval, the Board may grant additional sick leave days to increase the employee's total accumulated, unused sick leave days, up to a maximum of 340 days if the employee intends to continue working for at least two (2) more years.