Compensation
403b Match — Up to $500 annual Board contribution to 403(b) deferred compensation plan
Those licensed educators new to TRS and hired by the District after January 1, 2011, shall be eligible for a matching annual Board contribution of up to $500 to an approved, qualified 403(b) deferred compensation plan.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available at Step Five with arbitrator selection by AAA if parties cannot agree
If the grievance is not resolved satisfactorily at the fourth step, there shall be available a fifth step, which includes the use of binding arbitration. The arbitration proceeding shall be conducted by an arbitrator selected by the Board or its designee and the HBREA within 10 school days.
Compensation
Athletic Director Stipend — Athletic Director miscellaneous stipend for 2020-2021
Athletic Director $ 7,059.66
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $39,416
FY21 BA+20 Gross: $39,416
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $40,969 (2024-2025)
BA Gross Year 1: $40,969
Other
Bargaining Unit Recognition — The Board of Education recognizes the Hinckley-Big Rock Education Association (HBREA) as the exclusive bargaining representative for all certified classroom teachers
The Board of Education of Hinckley-Big Rock Community Unit School District #429, recognizes the Hinckley-Big Rock Education Association, as the exclusive bargaining representative for all certified classroom teachers.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Reimbursement rate for graduate courses is 40% of amount paid per credit hour, not to exceed $198.40 per credit hour
The Board will reimburse licensed educators for pre-approved, successfully completed coursework at the rate of 40% of the amount paid per credit hour, not to exceed $198.40 per credit hour.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Reimbursement rate for Master's degree micro-credential programs is 50% of amount paid per credit hour, not to exceed $248 per credit hour
The reimbursement rate shall be 50% of the amount paid per credit hour, not to exceed $248 per credit hour, for the duration of this contract for licensed educators earning an endorsement as a reading or math specialist or a Master's Degree.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4% increase over prior year for returning licensed educators
2026-2027 4% increase over prior year
Leave
Bereavement Days — Sick leave for birth is limited to 30 days; sick leave for adoption or placement for adoption is limited to 30 days
Sick leave for birth is limited to 30 days, unless otherwise certified by a physician. Sick leave for adoption or placement for adoption is limited to 30 days.
Other
Coaching Compensation Policy — Pay for coaching and co-curricular activities is provided in Appendix B. These assignments are made on an annual basis. Board reserves the right to annually determine which, if any, of these positions will be filled.
Pay for coaching and co-curricular activities is provided in Appendix B. These assignments are made on an annual basis. The Board reserves the right to annually determine which, if any, of these positions will be filled.
Compensation
Committee Service Stipend — $115 annual stipend for committee service with 8+ meetings
Licensed educators who serve on District-level committees, excluding PERA, shall be paid an annual stipend of up to $115.00 for such service. Committee members who attend eight (8) or more District-level committee meetings will receive the full stipend of $115.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Licensed educator work year shall be 181 days
The licensed educator work year shall be 181 days, with one (1) day to be used specifically for curriculum development, student interventions, and/or licensed educator collaboration.
Compensation
Curriculum Development — $20 per hour for curriculum development
Licensed educators who develop and/or participate in a curriculum development approved by the Superintendent shall be compensated at a rate of $20 per hour.
Compensation
Curriculum Innovation Leader Rate — Cadre leaders shall be compensated at a rate of $25 per hour
Cadre leaders shall be compensated at a rate of $25 per hour.
Compensation
Curriculum Innovation Rate — Teachers who develop and/or participate in a curriculum innovation cadre approved by the Superintendent shall be compensated at a rate of $20 per hour
Teachers who develop and/or participate in a curriculum innovation cadre approved by the Superintendent shall be compensated at a rate of $20 per hour. Cadre leaders shall be compensated at a rate of $25 per hour.
Compensation
Drivers Education Hourly Rate — Driver's Education hourly rate for 2020-2021
Driver's Education $ 25.10 (per hour)
Other
Dues Deduction — Board shall deduct from each HBREA member's pay the current dues of the HBREA in ten equal monthly installments beginning in October and ending in July
The Board shall deduct from each HBREA member's pay the current dues of the HBREA provided the Board has received an authorization form. Pursuant to such authorization, the Board shall deduct one-tenth of such dues from the regular salary check each month for 10 months, beginning in October and ending in July of each year.
Leave
Duty Free Lunch — Teacher reimbursed at rate of $7.80 per lunch period when involuntarily surrendering lunch period due to supervisory duties
When this cannot be done and a teacher has to involuntarily surrender his/her lunch period because of supervisory duties relating to or supervising of his/her students, said teacher shall be reimbursed at the rate of $7.80 per lunch period.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Evaluations conducted pursuant to Illinois School Code; Joint Licensed Educator and Administrator Evaluation Committee to review evaluation program and make recommendations
Evaluations will be conducted pursuant to the Illinois School Code. A Joint Licensed Educator and Administrator Evaluation Committee shall be formed to review the current evaluation plan and make recommendations.
Other
Extended Service Compensation — Paid per day at rate of 1/181 of current fiscal year salary for extended service beyond school term
Licensed educators who, with approval of the building principal and the Superintendent, continue to serve in their primary assignment, prior to or beyond the approved school term, shall be paid per day at the rate of 1/181 of their current fiscal year salary.
Compensation
Extra Curricular Supervision — $57.75 per event for extra-curricular activity supervision
Extra-curricular activity supervision shall be paid at the rate of $57.75 per event.
Other
Extra Curricular Supervision Rate — Extra-curricular activity supervision shall be paid at the rate per event for 2020-2021
Extra-curricular activity supervision shall be paid at the rate listed per event. 2020-2021 $ 50.05
Workday
Final Paychecks Schedule — All remaining paychecks for fiscal year processed as 3 separate payrolls prior to June 30
Annually, prior to June 30th, licensed educators will receive all remaining paychecks for the fiscal year. These payments will be processed as three (3) separate payrolls.
Grievance
Grievance Filing Deadline — Grievance must be filed within 15 school days from the time of the occurrence of the event complained of
The grievance must be filed within 15 school days from the time of the occurrence of the event complained of or from the time when such event might reasonably have been ascertained to have occurred.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Five-step grievance procedure with binding arbitration at step five
Step One – informal verbal discussion with principal. Step Two – written grievance to principal. Step Three – grievance to Superintendent. Step Four – grievance to Board President. Step Five – binding arbitration available.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board monthly contribution for Family coverage
Coverage Selected: Family. Board Monthly Contribution: $700
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board monthly contribution for Individual + spouse or child coverage
Coverage Selected: Individual + spouse or child. Board Monthly Contribution: $650
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Board will contribute $1241.35 annually to licensed educator's health savings account
In addition to the amounts listed above for HSA coverage contributions, for the duration of this Agreement the Board will contribute $1241.35 annually to the licensed educator's health savings account.
Compensation
Internal Substitution Elementary — $17.67 per 30 minute period for elementary internal substitution
Licensed Educators who substitute for absent licensed educators during scheduled preparation time shall be paid at the following rates: Elementary - per 30 minute period $17.67
Compensation
Internal Substitution Middle High — $25.33 per class period for middle and high school internal substitution
Middle School – per class period $25.33, High School – per class period $25.33
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Courses taken for credit for horizontal advancement must be approved in advance by Superintendent and building principal; Master's Degree programs at 100% district payment
Courses taken for credit for the purpose of horizontal advancement must be approved in advance by the Superintendent and the building principal. The Board will reimburse licensed educators for pre-approved, successfully completed coursework at the rate of 40% of the amount paid per credit hour.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $49,514
FY21 MA+50 Gross: $49,514
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $46,219 (2024-2025)
MA Gross Year 1: $46,219
Compensation
Mentor Stipend — $250 per year for each new licensed educator assigned to mentor
Mentors will be paid $250 per year for each new licensed educator assigned to the mentor.
Compensation
New Teacher Salary Increase Yr1 — 4% increase over prior year for new teachers to District
Starting salaries for those new to School District 429 are set forth in the attached New Teacher Matrix for Initial Salary Determination (Appendix A) and reflects the following annual increases: 2024-2025 4% increase over the prior year
Compensation
New Teacher Salary Increase Yr2 — 3% increase over prior year for new teachers to District
2025-2026 3% increase over the prior year
Compensation
New Teacher Salary Increase Yr3 — 2% increase over prior year for new teachers to District
2026-2027 2% increase over the prior year
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — $1750 increase for earning BA+10, +20, MA, MA+10, +20, +30, +40 or +50
Licensed educators who earn professional growth credits for BA+10 or +20, MA, or MA+10, +20, +30, +40 or +50 will receive a $1750 increase in addition to their percent pay increase
Workday
Pay Dates — First paycheck August 25; regular paychecks on 10th and 25th of month
Subject to the provisions below, the first paycheck for the school year will be received on August 25. Thereafter, pay days for all regular teaching salaries and all extra-curricular duty salaries shall be the 10th and the 25th of the month, unless: The 10th or 25th falls on a Saturday/Sunday.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Licensed educators shall be allowed two personal leave days per school year without loss of pay
Licensed educators shall be allowed two personal leave days per school year without loss of pay. Personal leave is interpreted to mean any personal business that cannot be attended to on non-work time.
Compensation
Professional Development Compensation — $20 per hour for preparation, $25 per hour for presentation
Licensed educators who take on additional responsibility, at request of District, to provide professional development outside job description will be compensated $20 per hour for preparation and development time and $25 per hour for presentation.
Other
Professional Growth Credits Approved Activities — Completion and accumulation of three hours of District Professional Growth Credits acquired in professional activities approved in advance by the Superintendent
Completion and accumulation of three hours of District Professional Growth Credits acquired in professional activities approved, in advance by the Superintendent.
Other
Professional Growth Credits District Sponsored — Completion and accumulation of three hours of District Professional Growth Credits acquired through participation in district sponsored inservice programs
Completion and accumulation of three hours of District Professional Growth Credits acquired through participation in district sponsored inservice programs for which professional growth are offered.
Other
Professional Growth Requirement Masters — Minimum 3 hours professional growth credits every 4 years with Master's degree
b) with a Master's degree must earn a minimum of three hours of professional growth credits every four years.
Other
Professional Growth Requirement No Masters — Minimum 3 hours professional growth credits every 2 years without Master's degree
To achieve professional growth, a licensed educator: a) without a Master's degree must earn a minimum of three hours of professional growth credits every two years.
Other
Release Time Association — Eight (8) work days annually of aid leave to allow members to be released from employment responsibilities to attend professional meetings related to Association or District business
The Association shall have available eight (8) work days annually of aid leave to allow members to be released from employment responsibilities to attend professional meetings related to Association or District business.
Retirement
Retirement Age Requirement — Considered by the Illinois Teachers' Retirement (TRS) to be age fifty-five (55) on the date of the teacher's retirement
Considered by the Illinois Teachers' Retirement ('TRS') to be age fifty-five (55) on the date of the teacher's retirement; and
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board picks up 9.0% of salary for TRS contribution
The Board shall pick up and pay for each licensed educator 9.00% of the licensed educator's salary as defined by the Teachers' Retirement System as the state contribution to the Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois to be applied for the retirement account.
Retirement
Retirement Plan Participant Cap — The Board may limit the number of participants in the voluntary retirement Plan, annually, to 30% of those who are eligible and elect to participate
The Board may limit the number of participants in this Plan, annually, to 30% of those who are eligible and elect to participate in this plan. In the event the Board imposes this cap, decisions regarding those eligible to retire will be based upon District seniority.
Retirement
Retirement Salary Increase Allowed — Teacher may elect to receive a portion of the stipend in each remaining year of employment sufficient to increase the teacher's base scheduled salary by up to six percent (6%)
Upon approval of participation, the teacher may elect to receive a portion of the stipend in each remaining year of employment sufficient to increase the teacher's base scheduled salary by up to six percent (6%) over the teacher's prior year's base scheduled salary.
Compensation
Retirement Stipend 10 14 Years — $300 per year of service for retirement after 10-14 years
An eligible licensed educator shall be paid an amount, pursuant to the chart below, for each year of full-time service in School District 429 prior to the effective date of retirement: 10 to 14 $300 per year of service
Compensation
Retirement Stipend 15 19 Years — $500 per year of service for retirement after 15-19 years
15 to 19 $500 per year of service
Compensation
Retirement Stipend 20 Plus Years — $750 per year of service for retirement after 20+ years
20 or more $750 per year of service
Retirement
Retirement System — Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
The Board shall pick up and pay for each licensed educator 9.00% of the licensed educator's salary as defined by the Teachers' Retirement System as the state contribution to the Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois
Rif
Rif By Seniority — Reduction-in-force conducted per Illinois School Code; tie broken by date of hire
The reduction-in-force of tenured licensed educators will be conducted pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois School Code. In the event of a tie in the seniority calculation of affected licensed educators, the tie will be broken based upon the licensed educators' date of hire.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 10 salary lanes (BA, BA+10, BA+20, MA, MA+10, MA+20, MA+30, MS+40, MA+50)
BA, BA+10, BA+20, MA, MA+10, MA+20, MA+30, MS+40, MA+50 shown in matrices
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 7 steps of salary progression
Years 1-7 in salary matrix for all degree lanes
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 15 days for educators with less than 50 accumulated sick days
Licensed educators shall receive annual sick leave based upon the number of accumulated sick days at the start of each school year: Less than 50 accumulated sick days = 15 days annual allocation.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Unused sick leave shall accumulate to 340 days, with option to accumulate 360 days prior to retirement
Unused sick leave shall accumulate to 340 days, provided, however, that licensed educators who accumulate 340 days and provide notice of intent to retire may accumulate 360 days prior to the actual retirement date.