Other
Activities Athletic Coordinator Extra Duty — Activities/Athletic Coordinator position added to Extra Duty schedule at 'E' level
Board of Education and Hononeogah Education Association agree to approve adding a position of Activities/Athletic Coordinator to the Extra Duty schedule at the 'E' level
Other
Agenda Notice Requirement — District shall forward copy of prepared agenda for Board meetings to Association President at least forty-eight hours prior
The District shall forward a copy of the prepared agenda for special or regular Board of Education meetings to the Association President at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to such meeting.
Other
Announcements Intercom Access — Association announcements may be read over intercom subject to Building Principal approval; Association shall have access to district e-mail system for announcements
Subject to approval of the Building Principal, Association announcements may be read over the intercom and/or added to the daily announcements. The Association shall have access to the district e-mail system for announcements.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Arbitration is final and binding; arbitrator cannot modify agreement terms
The arbitrator's decision shall be binding upon the parties. The arbitrator shall not, however, have the power to add to or to subtract from, alter, or modify in any manner any of the terms of this agreement.
Grievance
Arbitrator Authority Limits — Arbitrator's decision is binding; arbitrator shall not have power to add to, subtract from, alter, or modify any terms of agreement
The arbitrator's decision shall be binding upon the parties. The arbitrator shall not, however, have the power to add to or to subtract from, alter, or modify in any manner any of the terms of this agreement.
Other
Arbitrator Fees Shared — Fees and expenses of arbitrator shall be shared equally by the parties
The fees and the expense of the arbitrator shall be shared equally by the parties.
Grievance
Arbitrator Jurisdiction Limits — Any grievance appealed to arbitration on which arbitrator determines has no jurisdiction or power to rule shall be referred back to parties without decision; superintendent's Step 3 disposition then final
Any grievance appealed to arbitration and on which the arbitrator determines has no jurisdiction or power to rule, shall be referred back to the parties without decision or recommendation and the superintendent's disposition as determined under Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall then be final.
Other
Association Announcements — Announcements of Association business, which have no impact on the student body, may be read over the intercom system at appropriate times or placed in the daily announcements. Use of District mail boxes and email, etc. shall be permitted for transmittal of Association business by the Association's designated officer.
Announcements of Association business, which have no impact on the student body, may be read over the intercom system at appropriate times or placed in the daily announcements. Use of District mail boxes and email, etc. shall be permitted for transmittal of Association business.
Other
Association Facility Use — The Association and its representatives shall have the right to use school facilities in accordance with established procedures.
The Association and its representatives shall have the right to use school facilities in accordance with established procedures.
Other
Association Leave Additional Business — One additional day of Association Leave granted for other Association business at half day increments
One additional day of Association Leave will be granted to conduct other Association business at half (1/2) day increments.
Other
Association Leave Advance Notice — Association shall notify Superintendent in writing at least 5 days prior to intended leave day(s)
Except in the case of an emergency, the Association shall notify the Superintendent or designee in writing at least five (5) days prior to the intended leave day(s).
Other
Association Leave Annual Limit — Association shall limit number of leave days to 4 per school year for regional, state, national conferences
The Association shall limit the number of leave days to four (4) per school year.
Leave
Association Leave Business Additional — One additional day of Association Leave granted to conduct other Association business at half day increments; emergency notice 24 hours
C. One additional day of Association Leave will be granted to conduct other Association business at half (1/2) day increments. Except in the case of an emergency, the Association will notify the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent with 24 hours of the intended leave day.
Other
Association Leave Concurrent Limit — No more than two Bargaining Unit Members may use Association Leave on the same day
No more than two Bargaining Unit Members may use Association Leave on the same day.
Other
Association Leave Days — Association shall limit the number of leave days to four per school year
The Association shall limit the number of leave days to four (4) per school year. No more than two (2) Bargaining Unit Members may use Association Leave on the same day.
Leave
Association Leave Days Annual — Association shall limit number of leave days to four per school year for representatives to attend regional, state, or national conferences
B. The Association shall limit the number of leave days to four (4) per school year. No more than two (2) employees may use Association Leave on the same day.
Other
Association Leave Days Per Year — The Association shall limit the number of leave days to four per school year
The Association shall limit the number of leave days to four per school year. No more than two Bargaining Unit Members may use Association Leave on the same day.
Other
Association Leave Notice Days — Except in the case of an emergency, the Association shall notify the Superintendent or designee in writing at least five days prior to the intended leave day
Except in the case of an emergency, the Association shall notify the Superintendent or designee in writing at least five days prior to the intended leave day.
Leave
Association Leave Notice Requirement — Association shall notify Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent in writing at least five days prior to intended leave day
Except in the case of an emergency, the Association shall notify the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent in writing at least five (5) days prior to the intended leave day(s).
Other
Association Leave Simultaneous Limit — No more than 2 Bargaining Unit Members may use Association Leave on the same day
No more than two (2) Bargaining Unit Members may use Association Leave on the same day.
Other
Association Leave Substitute Cost — Association shall pay employer current substitute salary; no payment if District does not hire substitute
The Association shall pay the employer the current substitute salary. No payment is needed if the District does not hire a substitute employee.
Leave
Association Leave Substitute Pay — Association shall pay employer the current substitute salary; no payment if District does not hire substitute
D. The Association shall pay the employer the current substitute salary. No payment is needed if the District does not hire a substitute employee.
Other
Association Rep At Disciplinary Meeting — Teacher has right to Association representative at administrative disciplinary meeting
When a teacher is required to appear before an administrator concerning an administrative decision or a recommendation to discipline the teacher, the teacher shall be given reasonable notice of such meeting, the general reason therefor, and the teacher's right to have a representative of the Association present.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Paraprofessional Step 15 salary 2024-25
Paraprofessional Step 15 2024-25: $18.77
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Paraprofessional Step 1 salary 2024-25
Paraprofessional Step 1 2024-25: $16.03
Other
Bargaining Unit Definition — full-time employees work at least 30 hours per week and at least 36 weeks in one school year
For the purpose of this Agreement, a full-time Bargaining Unit Member is defined as a person who works at least thirty hours (30) per week and at least thirty-six (36) weeks in one school year.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 4% salary increase in 2024-2025 for those at Step 15 in 2023-2024
If you are at Step 15 in 2023-2024, you will receive salary increases of 4%, 3% and 3% in 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027, respectively.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 3% salary increase in 2025-2026 for those at Step 15 in 2023-2024
If you are at Step 15 in 2023-2024, you will receive salary increases of 4%, 3% and 3% in 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027, respectively.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 3% salary increase in 2026-2027 for those at Step 15 in 2023-2024
If you are at Step 15 in 2023-2024, you will receive salary increases of 4%, 3% and 3% in 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027, respectively.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Covered under sick leave definition: serious illness or death in immediate family or household
Sick leave shall be defined to mean personal illness, quarantine at home, or serious illness or death in the immediate family or household.
Other
Board Agendas Forwarding — The District shall forward copies of prepared agendas for special or regular Board of Education meetings to the Association president prior to such meetings.
The District shall forward copies of prepared agendas for special or regular Board of Education meetings to the Association president prior to such meetings.
Other
Board Meeting Agenda Notice — District shall forward agenda for special or regular Board meetings to Association President at least 48 hours prior
The District shall forward a copy of the prepeared agenda for special or regular Board of Education meetings to the Association President at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to such meeting.
Other
Board Meeting Agenda Notice Hours — The District shall forward a copy of the prepared agenda for special or regular Board of Education meetings to the Association President at least forty-eight hours prior to such meeting
The District shall forward a copy of the prepared agenda for special or regular Board of Education meetings to the Association President at least forty-eight hours prior to such meeting.
Other
Board Minutes Forwarding — A signed copy of the minutes of the Board of Education regular or special meetings shall be forwarded to the Association president as soon as available after such meetings.
A signed copy of the minutes of the Board of Education regular or special meetings shall be forwarded to the Association president as soon as available after such meetings.
Other
Branch Three Peer Coaching — Peer coaching compensation of $150 per teacher per year
Teachers under this plan will choose a trained peer coach. Together with their coach, they will set a goal to improve classroom instruction. A minimum of two observations must take place in the peer coaching process. The teacher who agrees to serve as peer coach will receive $150 per teacher per year.
Other
Branch Two Goal Setting — Teachers serving as peer coach receive $150 per teacher per year
The teacher who agrees to serve as peer coach will receive $150 per teacher per year. Teachers will be allowed to serve as a peer coach for up to two different people during a school year.
Other
Break Periods — Two 15-minute break periods for 8-hour days
All full-time Bargaining Unit Members who work eight (8) hours a day will receive two (2) fifteen (15) minute break periods a day. Break periods will be scheduled at the discretion of the Bargaining Unit Member's immediate supervisor.
Other
Certification Recertification — Reimbursement at current ISBE renewal rate; five (5) year intervals between reimbursements
A Bargaining Unit Member must have (5) five complete years of service to the District before reimbursement will occur. In no case will the reimbursement take place more often than every five years of service unless required by Illinois State Board of Education.
Other
Certification Reimbursement Interval — Certification reimbursement occurs no more often than every five years for ISBE Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement
In no case will the reimbursement take place more often than every five years of service unless required by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Other
Change Work Hours Notice Days — The Bargaining Unit Member will be notified in writing fourteen days prior to the change or in the case of a significant need determined by the administration, the fourteen days notice will not be required
The Bargaining Unit Member will be notified in writing fourteen days prior to the change or in the case of a significant need determined by the administration, the fourteen days notice will not be required.
Other
Class Size Consideration — The District recognizes that class size has an impact on the educational program and will consider the impact when making class assignments.
The District recognizes that class size has an impact on the educational program and will consider the impact when making class assignments. The District will provide the association with class sizes within a reasonable period of time after the beginning of each semester.
Other
Co Curricular Supervision — Each teacher shall be encouraged to supervise with pay a minimum of one co-curricular event.
Each teacher shall be encouraged to supervise with pay a minimum of one co-curricular event. This is not to be interpreted to include the supervision that results from assumption of the sponsorship of an activity.
Other
Committee Meeting Frequency — Committee shall meet at least once each semester at mutually determined times
The committee shall meet at least once each semester at mutually determined times as determined by the President of the Association and the Superintendent of Schools.
Other
Complaint Notice To Teacher — Parental/third party complaint must be brought to teacher's attention within 2 school days and prior to Board discussion
Any parental or other third party complaint against a teacher deemed to justify subsequent investigation or disciplinary action shall be brought to the attention of the affected teacher within two school days and prior to discussion by the Board of Education.
Other
Consulting Teacher Requirement — Consulting teacher provides advice on improvement and participates in developing remediation plan
The consulting teacher shall provide advice to the teacher rated 'unsatisfactory' on how to improve teaching skills and to successfully complete the remediation plan. The consulting teacher shall participate in developing the remediation plan, but final decision by evaluator.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — A full-time Bargaining Unit Member is defined as a person who works at least thirty hours per week and at least thirty-six weeks in one school year
For the purpose of this Agreement, a full-time Bargaining Unit Member is defined as a person who works at least thirty hours per week and at least thirty-six weeks in one school year.
Compensation
Custodial Differential — Second shift custodial differential on school days
Full-time permanent second shift custodians (excluding first and mid-shift custodians) will receive a .50 per hour differential on school days (up to 180 days).
Insurance
Deductible Single — Single coverage deductible 2023-2024
Deductible Limits 2023-2024: Single Coverage $225, 1+1 Coverage $350, Family Coverage $450
Insurance
Dental Coverage — District pays up to $20 per month for individual dental coverage
The District will pay up to $20.00 per month for the Bargaining Unit Member's individual coverage. No contribution by the District is made toward family coverage.
Other
Disciplinary Procedure Progressive — For remedial offenses, disciplinary action will be progressive: Verbal Reprimand, Written Reprimand, Suspension Without Pay, Discharge
For remedial offenses or remedial violations of work rules, disciplinary action will be progressive and except for gross misconduct, in accordance to the following schedule: 1) Verbal Reprimand 2) Written Reprimand 3) One to thirty day Suspension Without Pay 4) Discharge
Compensation
Emergency Callback — Minimum 2 hours pay at straight time for emergency callback
A Bargaining Unit Member who is called back to work for an emergency outside his/her regular work shift shall be paid for a minimum (2) two hours of work at straight time pay.
Other
Emergency Callback Pay — Minimum two hours of work at overtime pay for emergency callback outside regular shift
A Bargaining Unit Member who is called back to work for an emergency outside his/her regular work shift shall be paid for a minimum two (2) hours of work at overtime pay.
Other
Emergency Days — Twelve month staff may attend work, use personal/vacation, or take unpaid day if all personal/vacation used during school emergency closure
In the event of a school emergency day when school is forced to close, twelve month staff will have the option to attend work, take a personal or vacation day, or take an unpaid day if all personal and vacation days have been used.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee pays 5% of single coverage and 20% of family/1+1 coverage
The Bargaining Unit Member will pay 5% of the single coverage...The Bargaining Unit Member will pay 20% of the 1+1 and family coverage for the duration of the contract.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Probationary Bargaining Unit Members shall be evaluated at least once during their probationary period
Probationary Bargaining Unit Members shall be evaluated at least once during their probationary period.
Evaluation
Evaluation Instrument — Hononegah Silver Strong Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Model
The evaluation instrument shall be the Hononegah Silver Strong Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Effectiveness Model.
Evaluation
Evaluation Written Instrument — Administration shall evaluate each employee in writing using an evaluation instrument designed by Administration and provide copy to each member
The administration shall evaluate each employee in writing using an evaluation instrument designed by the Administration, and shall provide a copy of said evaluation to each member of the support staff.
Other
Fair Share Fee — Non-union members required to pay fair share fee equivalent to union dues or join the Association
Each Bargaining Unit Member as a condition of his/her employment, on or before thirty (30) days from the date of commencement of duties...shall join the Association or pay a fair share fee to the Association equivalent to the amount of dues uniformly required of Bargaining Unit Members of the Association including local, state and national dues.
Other
Fair Share Fee Required — All bargaining unit members must join Association or pay fair share fee within 30 days
Each bargaining unit member, as a condition of his/her employment, on or before thirty (30) days from the date of commencement of duties or the effective date of this Agreement, whichever is later, shall join the Association or pay a fair share fee.
Other
Fair Share Required — Each bargaining unit member shall join the Association or pay a fair share fee equivalent to the amount of dues uniformly required of members within 30 days from the date of commencement of duties or the effective date of this Agreement.
Each bargaining unit member, as a condition of his/her employment, on or before thirty (30) days from the date of commencement of duties or the effective date of this Agreement, whichever is later, shall join the Association or pay a fair share fee.