Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Arbitration procedure referenced in Article IX; binding vs. advisory status not specified in extracted text
Article IX Grievance Procedure referenced but specific arbitration language not fully extracted
Other
Arbitration Cost Sharing — Cost of arbitrator and American Arbitration Association divided equally between parties; each party bears own representation costs; transcript costs divided equally if both order
Each party shall bear the full cost for its representation in the arbitration. The cost of the arbitrator and the American Arbitration Association will be divided equally between the parties. Should both parties order a transcript, the costs of the transcripts will be divided equally between the parties.
Grievance
Arbitration Notice Timeline Days — Association may file notice of intent to arbitrate within 30 days of step three answer
the Association may file notice with the Board within thirty (30) days from the receipt of the step three answer of its intent to submit the grievance to arbitration.
Grievance
Arbitrator Selection Timeline Days — Arbitrator must be selected within 7 calendar days after notice of intent to arbitrate
Arbitration shall be conducted by an arbitrator to be selected by the two parties within seven (7) calendar days after said notice is given.
Other
Association Admin Periodic Meetings — Association and Administration hold periodic meetings at agreed schedule to facilitate communication and discuss issues
The Association and Administration will hold periodic meetings at an agreed upon schedule. The purpose of the meetings will be to facilitate communication between Administration and the Association and discuss issues.
Other
Association Storage Space — Association may make reasonable use of storage space within designated building for necessary materials and supplies
The Association may make reasonable use of storage for necessary materials and supplies within a designated building maintained by the District so as to conduct Association business, so long as such use does not interfere with the District's operations.
Other
Association Use District Facilities — Association may make reasonable use of District's internal mail, e-mail, duplication and computer equipment for Association business
The Association may make reasonable use of the District's internal mail, e-mail and duplication and computer equipment for Association business so long as such use does not interfere with the District's use.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Base salary for BA Lane Step 1 found in Appendix A (2023-2024 through 2027 schedules)
An annual basic compensation schedule shall apply to teachers employed by the District unless otherwise specified by the Board. Appendix A sets forth the Index Point Schedule for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Not stated in extracted text; salary schedules in Appendix A contain values
For the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027, teachers will be compensated pursuant to Appendix A.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Not stated in extracted text; salary schedules in Appendix A contain values
For the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027, teachers will be compensated pursuant to Appendix A.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Not stated in extracted text; salary schedules in Appendix A contain values
For the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027, teachers will be compensated pursuant to Appendix A.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Sick leave interpreted to include critical illness or death in immediate family or household; specific bereavement day count not stated
sick leave of seventeen (17) days per school year for personal or family illness or legal quarantine for critical illness or death in the immediate family or household.
Other
Board Meeting Minutes Distribution — Approved Board meeting minutes and related materials distributed to Association president and negotiation chair at same time as Board members
Copies of approved minutes for Board of Education open session meetings, the information made available to the public, and any/all related materials shall be distributed to the president of the Association and the chairperson of the Association's Negotiation Committee at the same time as they are made available to Board members.
Other
Board Meeting Notice To Association — Association president and negotiation committee chair given notice of regular or special Board meetings with agenda at time notice posted
The president of the Association and chairperson for the Association's Negotiation Committee shall be given notice of any regular or special meeting of the Board of Education, or its committees, together with a copy of the agenda or statement of purpose of such meetings, at such time as the notice of the meeting is posted for the public.
Other
Board Reports To Association — District forwards tentative and adopted budgets, AFRs, audit reports, and other financial reports to Association leadership
The District will forward to the president of the Association and the chairperson of the Association's Negotiation Committee, either in print or through electronic access, copies of tentative and adopted budgets, AFR's, audit reports and, subject to the Freedom of Information Act, other financial reports or data.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Number of teacher contract days determined by official Board yearly school calendar; specific count not stated
Such sum represents compensation for services for the total number of days approved by the Board when it adopts the School Calendar, according to Article X.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — true
Teachers who are 1.0 FTE will be eligible for full participation in the employee health, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance plans.
Other
District Wide Committee Compensation — All District-wide committees compensated according to curriculum rate in Appendix B
Under the auspices of the Administration, all District-wide committees will be compensated according to the curriculum rate in Appendix B.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — HDHP/HSA or HMO: 18% single, 27.5% family/spouse/children. PPO (employees hired on or prior to October 30, 2023 only): 20% single, 27.5% family/spouse/children
Employee Share of Premium for 18% 27.5% 27.5% 27.5% HDHP/HSA or HMO; Employee Share of Premium for PPO (available to employees hired on or prior to October 30, 2023) 20% 27.5% 27.5% 27.5%
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Teacher Evaluation Plan referenced; Article XII and PERA framework implied but specific cycle not stated in extracted text
Other areas of responsibility and accountability are detailed in the Teacher Evaluation Plan.
Other
Evaluation Materials Addition Timeline — Evaluation instruments except summative documents must be added to file within 30 school days following observation or not added unless time extended with notice
However, any evaluation instruments, except for summative documents, which have not been completed within thirty (30) school days following the formal or informal observation on which the evaluation is based may not be added to the file unless the time is extended for good reason.
Other
Evaluation Materials Response — Teacher shall receive copy of items added to file and may respond in writing to evaluative materials
The teacher shall receive a copy of any item added to his/her file. The teacher shall acknowledge that he/she has read any materials evaluative in nature by affixing his/her signature on the copy to be filed.
Compensation
Extended Contract Payment — Each extended contract will pay the teacher at the same rate of pay as his/her standard contract for additional days, weeks, or months.
Each extended contract will pay the teacher at the same rate of pay as his/her standard contract for additional days, weeks, or months.
Other
Field Trip Compensation Non Overnight — Teachers on non-overnight field trips extending beyond regular day compensated for extended hours per Appendix B
Teachers who accompany a non-overnight field trip which is scheduled to begin or end beyond the regular school day shall be compensated for the extended hours in accordance with Appendix B.
Other
Field Trip Compensation Overnight — Teachers accompanying overnight field trips compensated per Appendix B
All teachers who accompany students on overnight field trips shall be compensated in accordance with Appendix B.
Other
Grievance Leave Protected — Involvement in grievance proceedings shall not be cause for disciplinary action; attendance at arbitration hearing shall not result in loss of leave days or salary
Involvement in a grievance proceeding shall not be cause for disciplinary action. Attendance by a teacher at an arbitration hearing shall not result in the loss of leave days or salary.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Informal, Step One, Step Two, Step Three, Step Four
9.3.1 Informal Procedure. 9.3.2 Step One. 9.3.3 Step Two. 9.3.4 Step Three. 9.3.5 Step Four.
Grievance
Grievance Time Limit Days — Grievance must be initiated within 45 calendar days of violation or when teacher(s) or Association knew or reasonably should have known of violation
such grievant(s) shall initiate the procedure herein outlined within forty-five (45) calendar days following the alleged violation or when the teacher(s) or the Association knew or reasonably should have known of the violation.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Self-insured health plan with separate insurance account; Board deposits its share and employees' share to total 100% of monthly premiums
So long as the health plan is provided on a self-insured basis, the Board shall establish a separate insurance account into which all revenue to the health plan shall be deposited, and out of which all claims and administrative expenses will be paid. The Board will deposit its share and the employees' share, to total 100%, of the monthly premiums on a regular basis, regardless of the funding level of the self-insured program.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — EE+Spouse: $1,000; EE+Children: $500; Family: amounts not specified in extracted text
The District shall provide an annual contribution to the HDHP HSA account of employees who are enrolled in the HDHP/HSA. Annual Contribution: EE + Spouse $1,000 EE + Children $500 Family
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Adequate preparation and relief time provided; 30-minute duty-free lunch, one half-hour travel time between buildings, relief time within pupil day
The Board of Education shall provide all full-time and part-time teachers with adequate preparation, a 30-minute duty free lunch, one half-hour travel time between buildings, and relief time within the pupil day.
Other
Job Sharing Maximum Length — Maximum approved job-sharing program length is one year
The maximum length of an approved job-sharing program shall be one (1) year. Teachers who share positions may apply for job sharing programs in successive years, but each application shall be individually considered.
Compensation
Job Sharing Salary — Salary pro-rated based on time worked (FTE ratio)
Salary shall be pro-rated based on the time worked (FTE ratio).
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — true
Prior to March 15 of each year, any teacher anticipating a lane change for the following school year shall contact the District administrator in charge of personnel to provide notice of the anticipated lane change.
Other
Legal Safeguard Severability — If a provision is found contrary to law, all other provisions remain in force
If a provision of the Contract is found to be contrary to law, all other provisions shall remain in force.
Other
Management Rights — Board possesses sole right to operate and manage the District and has rights, powers, and authority as conferred by law
It is recognized that the Board possesses the sole right to operate and manage the District and has rights, powers, and authority as conferred by law
Grievance
Mediation Process — If agreement not reached within 15 days of scheduled start of school year, parties shall jointly request Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to appoint mediator
If agreement is not reached within fifteen (15) days of the scheduled start of the forthcoming school year, the parties then shall jointly request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to appoint a mediator.
Workday
Negotiating Meetings Release Time — Association representatives released from school duties during school hours for negotiating meetings, considered professional days of leave
Should it be necessary to schedule negotiating meetings during school hours, Association representatives shall be released from school duties to attend. These shall be considered professional days of leave.
Other
No Strike Clause — Association agrees not to strike against the School District for the duration of contract
The Association agrees not to strike against the School District for the duration of this Contract.
Other
Occupational Therapists Physical Therapists Tenure Eligibility — Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists with four or more years of consecutive full-time service in District 181 afforded same benefits as tenured teacher
While they are not eligible to earn tenure, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists who have completed four or more years of consecutive full-time service in District 181 will be afforded the same benefits in this Contract as a tenured teacher.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — One-time stipend for National Board Certification, ASHA-CCC, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or NCSP credentials
Teachers who achieve National Board Certification for Teaching, American Speech-Language Association-Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA-CCC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker Certification, or Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credentials will receive a one-time stipend of $3,000.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Personal business leave provided; specific number of days not stated in extracted text
Section 7.2 Personal Business Leave referenced in Table of Contents but full text not provided in extraction
Other
Personnel File Access — Teacher has right to review personnel file with Association representative present during normal working hours
Each teacher shall have the right, in the presence of a representative of the Administration, to review the contents of his/her personnel file (except pre-employment reference information supplied by former employers or other sources) as maintained in the Central Office.
Other
Personnel File Copy Materials — Teacher has right to copy any non-restricted material in personnel file
Each teacher shall have the right to copy any non-restricted material in the personnel file.
Other
Personnel File Removal Response — Administration shall respond to removal request in writing within 30 days of receipt
The Administration shall respond in writing within thirty (30) days of receipt of the teacher's request.
Other
Personnel File Removal Timeframe — Teacher may request removal of material from file after 4 years from entry date, except job applications, transcripts, certificates, record of physical examination, contracts, and evaluations
Each teacher has the right to request the removal of any material from the personnel file after a period of four (4) years of entry date except: job application, transcripts, certificates, record of physical examination, contracts, and evaluations.
Other
Recognition Unit Definition — Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Teachers' Association, affiliated with IEA/NEA, as exclusive negotiation representative
The Board recognizes the Association as the exclusive and sole negotiation representative for all full-time and part-time teachers employed by the Board.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board will contribute 0.5% of TRS health insurance cost in addition to standard TRS deductions
The Board will also contribute 0.5 % of TRS health insurance cost. It is the intent of the parties that these contributions qualify as employer payments under Section 414(h)(2).
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers' Retirement System of Illinois)
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The Board shall deduct and send to the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) the percentage of each teacher's Appendix B salary, as defined and required by TRS, to be applied to the TRS retirement account of such teacher.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Reduction in Force and Recall procedures conducted pursuant to Illinois School Code; specific recall period not stated
Reduction in Force shall be conducted pursuant to the Illinois School Code. Recall procedures shall be conducted pursuant to the Illinois School Code.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Multiple lanes including BA, MA, BA+45, MA+24, MA+30, MA+45, EDD/PHD; specific count not explicitly stated
Placement on, or movement to, the BA +45 lane will not be available to teachers hired after June 6, 2008. All teachers moved from the BA +45 lane to the MA lane will not be able to move to further lanes without achieving a master's degree.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Teachers on Steps 30-35 as of June 30, 2016 remain on that step but thereafter shall not advance to further steps. Placement on or movement to Steps 31-35 unavailable after July 1, 2016.
Placement on, or movement to, Steps 31-35 will not be available to teachers on or after July 1, 2016. All teachers on Steps 30-35 as of June 30, 2016, will remain on that step but thereafter shall not advance to any further steps.
Other
School Environment Respect Dignity — Board and Association support school environment where all people treated with respect and dignity
The Board and the Association support the goal of a school environment in which all people are treated with respect and dignity.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Years 1-10: 17 days; Years 11-20: 19 days; Year 21+: 23 days (full-time 1.0 FTE); part-time prorated
In each of their 1st through 10th school years in the District, full-time (1.0 FTE) teachers shall be granted sick leave of seventeen (17) days per school year. In their 11th through 20th school years...shall receive nineteen (19) sick leave days. Beginning with their 21st school year...shall receive twenty-three (23) sick leave days each school year.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — No limits placed on accumulation of sick leave days
No limits shall be placed on the number of accumulated sick leave days.
Other
Special Education Additional Days — Special education building student support leaders may be required to work up to 10 additional days
Additionally, special education building student support leaders may be required to work up to ten (10) additional days immediately before, during, and/or after the regular school term, compensated at curriculum rate on Appendix B.
Other
Special Education Alternative Assessments Release Days — Special education teachers with students on caseload for alternative assessments may use up to 1.5 release days
Those special education teachers with students on their caseload identified for alternative assessments in lieu of IARs may use up to one and one-half (1.5) release days if needed to work on the alternative assessments.
Other
Special Education Support Leader Compensation — Special education building student support leader compensated at building student support leader stipend rate on Appendix B
Each year the principals will select one special education building student support leader from all qualified applicants. The special education student support leader will be compensated at the building student support leader stipend rate on Appendix B.
Compensation
Step Increase — Annual step movement permitted on salary schedule; specific percentage not stated in extracted text
Placement on, or movement to, the next step on the Salary Schedule will not be available to teachers who receive an overall rating of 'Unsatisfactory.'
Grievance
Step One Timeline Days — Written grievance must be filed within 7 days of last informal meeting; supervisor replies within 7 days
The filing of the formal written grievance at this step must be within seven (7) days from the date of the last informal meeting date. The supervisor shall reply in writing to the grievance within seven (7) days after written presentation of the grievance.