Leave
12month Holidays Total — 12-month employees receive 14 paid holidays including Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and day after, Christmas, New Year, MLK Birthday, Casimir Pulaski Birthday, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth
Certain days are designated by the Illinois State Board of Education as school holidays. A list of these and other paid holidays, which are extended to 12-month employees, is as follows: Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving and day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, MLK Birthday, Casimir Pulaski's Birthday, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth.
Compensation
Absent Teacher Coverage Compensation — Teachers compensated at agreed-upon rate for each personal period worked as substitute, maintained by District Payroll Coordinator
If a teacher is directed to attend a meeting or substitute in lieu of their preparation time, the teacher shall be compensated at an agreed-upon rate that will be maintained by the District Payroll Coordinator on a document accessible to all district employees.
Other
Academic Freedom — Teachers entitled to investigate, present, and interpret facts and ideas within scope of training and competence; approval required for controversial course content
Teachers shall be entitled to investigate, present, and interpret facts and ideas concerning man, human society, the physical and biological world and other branches of learning within the scope of the teacher's training and competence.
Workday
After School Meetings Hours — Teachers not required to attend meetings more than 1.25 hours after dismissal
nor shall he/she be required to be in attendance thereafter for more than one and one-quarter (1-1/4) hours after his/her children are dismissed.
Other
Agreement Effective Date — July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2022
This Agreement shall be effective on the 1st day of July 2017 and shall continue in force and effect until June 30, 2022.
Other
Agreement Renewal — Renewed automatically year to year unless notice given
This Agreement shall be renewed automatically from year to year thereafter, unless either party notifies the other in writing, in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration under American Arbitration Association Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules
grievance may be submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration under the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, which shall act as the administrator
Grievance
Arbitration Cost Split — Each party bears own representation costs; arbitrator and AAA costs divided equally
Each party shall bear the full cost for its representation. Cost of arbitrator and A.A.A. shall be divided equally between parties.
Grievance
Arbitration Demand Timeline — ten (10) days to demand arbitration after Board decision
If demand for arbitration not filed within ten (10) days of date for BOARD's decision in Level Three, then grievance shall be deemed withdrawn.
Grievance
Arbitrator Authority Limitations — Arbitrator shall have no power to alter nor to add to or detract from the terms of the Agreement
The arbitrator shall have no power to alter nor to add to or detract from the terms of this Agreement.
Other
Assault Battery Legal Assistance — Any assault/battery on employee arising from employment shall be promptly reported to BOARD; BOARD provides legal counsel and assistance in handling incident; not applicable when BOARD seeks disciplinary action against employee for same incident
Any case of assault and/or battery upon an employee arising out of and in the course of his/her employment shall be promptly reported to the BOARD or its designated representative. The BOARD will provide legal counsel to advise the employee of his/her rights or obligations with respect to such incident and shall promptly render all reasonable assistance to the employee in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
Other
Assault Battery Support — Employee assaulted/battered receives full salary for first 3 days without charge to sick leave
Whenever an employee is absent from school as a result of personal injury caused by an assault and/or battery arising out of and in the course of his/her employment, he/she shall continue to receive his/her regular salary for the first three (3) work days of such absence without charge to his/her annual sick leave or accumulated sick leave.
Leave
Assault Injury Leave — Employee absent from school due to assault/battery injury continues to receive regular salary for first three work days without charge to annual or accumulated sick leave
Whenever an employee is absent from school as a result of personal injury caused by an assault and/or battery arising out of and in the course of his/her employment, he/she shall continue to receive his/her regular salary for the first three (3) work days of such absence without charge to his/her annual sick leave or accumulated sick leave.
Workday
Assignment Notice Days — Teachers given written notice of tentative assignments 60 days before new school term
A teacher shall be given written notice of his/her tentative assignments for the forthcoming year no later than sixty (60) days preceding the first day of the new school term.
Leave
Association Leave — ASSOCIATION shall receive leave with pay for president/designee(s) to attend IEA or NEA meetings or conventions; number of eligible delegates permitted at superintendent's discretion; ASSOCIATION reimburses BOARD for substitutes and is responsible for employee expenses
The ASSOCIATION shall receive leave with pay for the president and/or designee(s) to attend IEA or NEA meetings or conventions. The number of eligible delegates shall be permitted to attend and the superintendent shall have the discretion to allow additional attendees. The ASSOCIATION shall reimburse the BOARD for the cost of the employees' substitutes for all days of leave used by the attendees.
Leave
Association Leave Meetings — Association receives leave with pay for president and/or designees to attend IEA or NEA meetings/conventions; superintendent has discretion for additional attendees
The ASSOCIATION shall receive leave with pay for the president and/or designee(s) to attend IEA or NEA meetings or conventions. The number of eligible delegates shall be permitted to attend. The superintendent shall have the discretion to allow additional attendees.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $86,481
BA step 25 salary for 2027/2028 school year
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $49,537
BA step 1 salary for 2027/2028 school year
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Six percent annual increase for Option A (40 calendar months notice before retirement)
If an ESP gives an irrevocable written notice of retirement and resignation no later than 40 calendar months before they retire, the ESP shall receive a six percent (6%) increase in their base pay each of their last three years of employment.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Six percent annual increase for Option B (28 calendar months notice before retirement)
If an ESP gives an irrevocable written notice of retirement and resignation no later than 28 calendar months before they retire, the ESP shall receive a six percent (6%) increase in their base pay in each of their last two years of employment.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Six percent annual increase for Option C (16 calendar months notice before retirement)
If an ESP gives an irrevocable written notice of retirement and resignation no later than 16 calendar months before they retire, the ESP shall receive a six percent (6%) increase in their base pay in their last year of employment.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Not explicitly stated in provided pages
Retirement
Board Acceptance Threshold — Board must accept no fewer than 50% of eligible applicants for retirement program
The Board must accept each year no fewer than 50% of the applicants who meet the eligibility requirements for the program.
Other
Board Meeting Notice — Written notice of board meetings with agenda provided at least 24 hours prior to meeting
The president of the ASSOCIATION, or their designee, shall be given written notice of any regular or special meeting of the BOARD together with a copy of the agenda or statement of purpose of such meeting at least twenty-four (24) hours prior.
Other
Board Minutes — Copy of board minutes provided to association upon approval
A copy of all BOARD minutes shall be provided to the ASSOCIATION as soon as they have been approved by the BOARD.
Other
Board Minutes Distribution — One copy of all BOARD minutes shall be mailed or placed in ASSOCIATION president's mailbox as soon as approved
One (1) copy of all BOARD minutes shall be mailed or placed in the mailbox of the president of the ASSOCIATION as soon as they have been approved by the BOARD.
Other
Board Policy Distribution — BOARD shall furnish ASSOCIATION with copy of current BOARD policy and furnish copies of amendments as adopted
The BOARD shall furnish the ASSOCIATION with a copy of current BOARD policy and furnish a copy of amendments as they are adopted.
Other
Board Policy Provision — Board provides current policy and amendments to association
The BOARD shall furnish the ASSOCIATION with a copy of current BOARD policy and furnish a copy of amendments as they are adopted.
Workday
Break Time Full Time — Each full-time ESP entitled to two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break during each normal workday
Each full-time ESP shall be entitled to two (2) fifteen (15)-minute breaks or one (1) thirty (30)-minute break, at the discretion of the building principal or designee, during each normal workday.
Leave
Breaks Daily Minutes — Two 15-minute breaks during each normal workday for full-time ESPs
Each full-time ESP shall be entitled to two (2) fifteen (15)-minute breaks during each normal workday.
Other
Bulletin Board Access — BOARD shall provide bulletin board in every building for exclusive ASSOCIATION use; posted items require written approval of building representative and/or ASSOCIATION
The BOARD shall provide in every building a bulletin board for the exclusive use of the ASSOCIATION and its affiliates. Any item posted on the ASSOCIATION bulletin board shall contain the written approval of the building representative and/or the ASSOCIATION.
Other
Bulletin Boards — Association bulletin board in every building with written approval requirement
The BOARD shall provide in every building a bulletin board for the exclusive use of the ASSOCIATION and its affiliates. Any item posted on the ASSOCIATION bulletin board shall contain the written approval of the building representative and/or the ASSOCIATION.
Leave
Compensatory Time Usage — Compensatory time must be used within one pay period of when earned
When an ESP is to receive compensatory time for overtime work, the ESP shall use such time within one (1) pay period of when the time was earned.
Other
Complaint Conference Requirement — Administration shall not take formal disciplinary action against employee based on complaint without: (1) conference with employee and (2) upon employee request, making reasonable effort to schedule complainant conference; ASSOCIATION representative present at any scheduled meeting with complainant/administrator
The administration shall not take any formal disciplinary action (written letter of reprimand or written notice of suspension with pay in file, suspension without pay, or termination) against an employee based on a complaint without: (1) having a conference with the employee and (2) upon the employee's request, making every reasonable effort to schedule a complainant conference on the issue.
Other
Complaints Conference Required — Conference required before formal discipline; association representative permitted at meeting
The administration shall not take any formal disciplinary action (written letter of reprimand or written notice of suspension with pay in file, suspension without pay, or termination) against an employee based on a complaint without: (1) having a conference with the employee and (2) upon the employee's request, making every reasonable effort to schedule a complainant conference on the issue.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Part-time ESPs working 20+ hours per week accrue one year seniority for each two years of part-time service
In the case of part-time ESPs working twenty (20) hours per week or more, one year of seniority and service to the District shall be granted for each two years of part-time service.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dependent dental insurance available through payroll deduction
Dependent dental insurance shall be available for employees who elect to purchase same through payroll deduction.
Insurance
Disability Coverage Ltc — Long-term disability minimum $2,000/month benefit
The plan shall provide for a benefit of not less than sixty percent (60%) of gross income up to a maximum of not less than two thousand dollars ($2,000) a month payable to age sixty-five (65) if due to an accident or for two (2) years if due to a disability caused by illness.
Insurance
Disability Coverage Ltc Waiting Period — 90-day waiting period before disability insurance becomes operative
The disability insurance shall become operative after a waiting period of ninety (90) days from the start of the disability, or the length of sick leave the employee has, whichever is greater.
Other
Discipline Progressive Steps — Employee discipline may include: (1) Oral warning with documentation in file; (2) Written reprimand with copy in file; (3) Suspension without pay with documentation in file; (4) Non-grievable notice to remedy in tenured teacher's file
Employee discipline may include any of the following steps: 1. Oral warning with documentation of such filed in the personnel file; 2. Written reprimand with a copy of such maintained in the personnel file; 3. Suspension without pay with documentation of such maintained in the personnel file, and, 4. A non-grievable notice to remedy with documentation of such maintained in a tenured teacher's personnel file.
Other
Discipline Steps — Five discipline steps: oral warning, written reprimand, suspension without pay, notice to remedy, discharge
Employee discipline may include any of the following steps: (1) Oral warning with documentation of such filed in the personnel file; (2) Written reprimand with a copy of such maintained in the personnel file; (3) Suspension without pay with documentation of such maintained in the personnel file, and, (4) A non-grievable notice to remedy with documentation of such maintained in a tenured teacher's personnel file. (5) Discharge with documentation of such maintained in the personnel file.
Other
District Leadership Team — District Leadership Team (DLT) comprised of certified staff, ESP staff and administration to discuss mutual interests
The Superintendent and HEA President shall maintain the District Leadership Team (DLT), comprised of certified staff, ESP staff and administration. The purpose of the DLT shall be to discuss mutual interests and develop action plans as needed to ensure the District's mission is met.
Other
Electronic Communication — Association may use internal electronic systems and post on district website with superintendent approval
The ASSOCIATION may use existing internal electronic systems in the district for ASSOCIATION business. Upon prior approval of the superintendent, the ASSOCIATION may post information of general interest on the District's website.
Leave
Emergency Days Not Counted — If no emergency days used, 5 emergency days will not be attendance days for teachers
It is understood that if no emergency days are used, the five (5) emergency days will not be attendance days for teachers.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Board pays first 5% of premium increase; remainder divided equally between employee and board
In each subsequent school year of this agreement, the Board shall pay the first five percent (5%) of premium increase for each tier and the remainder of the premium increase for each tier shall be divided equally between the employee and the Board.
Other
Equipment Use — ASSOCIATION shall have right to use typewriters, computers, copiers, and audio-visual equipment at reasonable times when not in use; approval required from building principal
The ASSOCIATION shall have the right to use typewriters, computers, copiers, and audio-visual equipment at reasonable times and when such equipment is not otherwise in use. The use of such equipment shall be with the approval of the building principal. The ASSOCIATION shall provide their own materials and supplies incident to such use.
Other
Esp Categories — ESP categories: Custodian, Maintenance Worker/District Driver, General Support Staff, Assistants (Instructional, Media Center, RBT, Special Education, School Technology Specialists), Building Secretary, Health Coordinator, Food Service Workers
The categories for Educational Support Personnel are as follows: Custodian, Maintenance Worker/District Driver, General Support Staff, Assistants: Instructional, Media Center, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Special Education, School Technology Specialists, Building Secretary, Health Coordinator, Food Service Workers.
Evaluation
Esp Evaluation Cycle Experienced — Each 10-month ESP in their third or fourth year shall be evaluated at least once each school year by May 15
Each 10-month ESP who is in their third or fourth year of employment in the district shall be evaluated, in writing, at least once each school year, no later than May 15.
Evaluation
Esp Evaluation Cycle New — Each 10-month ESP in their first two years of employment shall be evaluated at least twice each school year
Each 10-month ESP who is in their first two years of employment in the district shall be observed and evaluated by an administrator, in writing, at least twice each school year, the first time by December 31 and the second time no later than May 15.
Evaluation
Esp Evaluation Cycle Veteran — All 10-month ESPs in their fifth year or more shall be evaluated at least once every other school year by May 15
All 10-month ESPs in their fifth year or more in the district shall be evaluated, in writing, at least once every other school year, no later than May 15.
Evaluation
Esp Evaluation Frequency Year 5 Plus — ESPs in fifth year or more evaluated at least once every other school year
All 10-month ESPs in their fifth year or more in the district shall be evaluated, in writing, at least once every other school year, no later than May 15.
Evaluation
Esp Evaluation Frequency Years 1 2 — ESPs in first two years evaluated at least twice each school year
Each 10-month ESP who is in their first two years of employment in the district shall be observed and evaluated by an administrator, in writing, at least twice each school year.
Evaluation
Esp Evaluation Frequency Years 3 4 — ESPs in third or fourth year evaluated at least once each school year
Each 10-month ESP who is in their third or fourth year of employment in the district shall be evaluated, in writing, at least once each school year, no later than May 15.
Workday
Esp Overtime Work Hours — ESPs working more than 40 hours per week qualify for overtime or compensatory time
ESPs working more than forty hours per week shall be guaranteed either overtime pay at time and one-half or receive compensatory time at time and one-half.
Other
Esp Probationary Period — Newly-hired ESP serves 2-year probationary period
Newly-hired ESP shall serve a probationary period of two years from first day on the job.
Workday
Esp Substitute Duty Compensation — Teachers who concurrently teach their own class in addition to another class shall receive the current daily rate of substitute pay in addition to their usual salary, prorated to a period rate of pay
Teachers who concurrently teach their own class in addition to another class shall receive the current daily rate of substitute pay in addition to their usual salary. This daily rate will be prorated down to a period rate of pay, as appropriate.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Evaluations shall be conducted in accordance with the Illinois School Code and the District Teacher Evaluation Plan
Evaluations shall be conducted in accordance with the Illinois School Code and the District Teacher Evaluation Plan.
Evaluation
Evaluation Response Days — ESP may respond to evaluation within fourteen days of receiving it
In the event an ESP wishes to respond to the formal written evaluation, he/she may, within fourteen (14) days of receiving the evaluation, put in writing the comments.
Other
Exclusive Representation — Association recognized as sole negotiating agent for all eligible employees
The BOARD recognizes the ASSOCIATION as the sole negotiating agent for all full-time and regularly employed part-time certified employees and all full-time and regularly employed part-time support employees whose normal workweek is currently twenty (20) hours or more.
Compensation
Experience Credit Allowed — Superintendent may give credit for prior years of experience and level of educational preparation to the maximum that the schedule permits
The superintendent may give credit to a new employee for prior years of experience and level of educational preparation to the maximum that the schedule permits.