Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available if grievance not resolved at Board level
If the grievance is not resolved at or before the 8.2b level, then the grievance shall be submitted to binding arbitration.
Other
Assignment Notification Days — Teachers given written notification of tentative assignments no later than sixty (60) days pre-ceding first day of new school term
All teachers shall be given written notification of their tentative assignments, including grade level, subject area(s) and building for the forthcoming school year no later than sixty (60) days pre-ceding the first day of the new school term.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BS maximum salary 2025-26
25-26 year 30 BS salary schedule row 30
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BS minimum salary 2025-26
25-26 year 1 BS salary schedule row 1
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Not specified in these pages
Leave
Bereavement Days — Three (3) days for death in immediate family; one (1) day for grandparent, in-law, uncle, aunt, first cousin or close friend
The teacher shall be entitled to be absent from work without loss of pay for a period not extending more than 3 days for death in the immediate family. The teacher is entitled to be absent one day without loss of pay in case of death of grandparent, in-law, uncle, aunt, first cousin or close friend.
Other
Class Size Elementary 24 — 2nd-4th grade: if total class size surpasses 26, an aide will be considered
In 2nd-4th grade, if total class size surpasses 26, an aide will be considered.
Other
Class Size Elementary 56 — 5th-6th grade: if total class size surpasses 28, an aide will be considered
In 5th-6th grade, if total class size surpasses 28, an aide will be considered.
Other
Class Size Elementary K2 — K-2nd grade: if total class size surpasses 24, an aide will be considered
In K-2nd grade, if total class size surpasses 24, an aide will be considered.
Other
Class Size Split Threshold — If any class exceeds 30 students, the class will be split when possible
If any class exceeds 30 students, the class will be split when possible.
Other
Contract Availability Online — Contract made available electronically and posted on district website within thirty (30) days of ratification
The contract will be made available electronically and posted on the district website within thirty (30) days of ratification.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 180 day school year
The salary schedule shall be based on a 180 day school year unless mutually agreed upon otherwise.
Other
Dues Deduction — Association dues deducted from teacher pay; amount certified annually by Association by September 7
The Board shall deduct from each teacher's pay the current dues of the Association, provided that the Board has a teacher executed authorization for continuing dues deduction, the amount of which shall annually be certified by the Association by September 7.
Workday
Duty Free Lunch Minutes — Teachers entitled to minimum forty (40) minutes of preparation time not to be divided into more than 2 segments; duty free lunch equal to students' lunch period
During each work day, the teachers shall be entitled to a duty free lunch period equal to that of the students and a minimum of forty (40) minutes of preparation time not to be divided into more than 2 segments.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — 50/50 basis for health insurance premium increases shared between Board and employee
In the event of a health insurance premium increase during the term of this Agreement, the Board will share on a 50/50 basis with the employee each such increase, and this shared increase shall be based upon the increase in the single individual High Deductible Health Plan.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Three year evaluation cycle for teachers rated Excellent or Proficient with continued service
Certified staff members who have received an 'Excellent' or 'Proficient' and who have entered upon contractual continued service shall be evaluated at least once every two years. This evaluation will include a minimum of one (1) informal and one (1) formal observation during the three year cycle.
Other
Evaluation Response Receipt Days — Written copy of evaluations and ratings provided to and discussed with teacher within ten (10) school days after evaluation date
A written copy of the evaluations and ratings, in which any deficiencies in performance and recommendations for correction are identified, shall be provided to and discussed with the teacher within ten (10) school days after the date of the evaluation.
Other
Evaluation Tool Issuance Days — Performance Evaluation Tool completed and electronically sent to employee within twenty (20) working days following reflective conference
The Performance Evaluation Tool must be completed and electronically sent to the employee within twenty (20) working days following the reflective conference.
Other
Formal Observation Notice Days — Formal observation scheduled at least one (1) week prior with documentation provided no later than two (2) days prior
A formal observation will be scheduled at least one (1) week prior with the employee. The required documentation must be provided to the qualified evaluator no later than two (2) days prior to the formal observation.
Workday
Friday Early Dismissal — Teachers may leave ten (10) minutes early on Fridays and before holidays after students dismissed
On Fridays and before holidays, teachers may leave ten (10) minutes after the students are dismissed.
Other
General Education Prep Periods — Number of teaching preparations assigned shall not exceed number of periods a teacher instructs during a school day, unless agreed upon by teacher
The number of teaching preparations assigned to a general education teacher shall not exceed the number of periods a teacher instructs during a school day, unless agreed upon by the teacher.
Leave
Grievance Steps — Two-step grievance: Superintendent, then Board; binding arbitration if unresolved
A grievance may be processed as follows: Step 1 - Present in writing to Superintendent within 25 working days; Step 2 - If unresolved, refer to Board for hearing within 31 working days; Step 3 - Submit to binding arbitration.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board will pay $835 toward insurance
The Board will pay $835 toward insurance. In the event of a health insurance premium increase during the term of this Agreement, the Board will share on a 50/50 basis with the employee each such increase.
Other
Inhouse Sub Stipend — Teacher paid $33 for each 'in-house' sub period during planning period
The teacher would be paid $33 for each 'in-house' sub period they work with a limit of one per day.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — 7:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m.
The teacher work day shall be from 7:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Four education levels: BS, BS plus 16 hours, MS, MS plus 16 hours
Teachers will initially be placed under one of the columns (BS, BS plus 16 hours, MS, MS plus 16 hours), based on the teacher's education level based on official transcripts by the Board of Education.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — MS maximum salary 2025-26
25-26 year 30 MS salary schedule row 30
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MS minimum salary 2025-26
25-26 year 1 MS salary schedule row 1
Other
Observation Copy Receipt Days — Employee provided with digital copies of all formal and informal observations within ten (10) working days
The employee will be provided with digital copies of all formal and informal observations within ten (10) working days of their occurrence.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Supplemental pay for extra duties incorporated into salary schedule annually with teacher consent
Supplemental jobs are defined as any assignments that are in addition to the normal work schedule and/or that exceed the normal work day. These assignments shall be made annually with consent of the teacher or as in the last previous year's individual contract.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Three (3) days per year personal business or emergency leave
The Board will grant three (3) days per year personal business or emergency leave to the certified teachers. An employee may accumulate up to four (4) personal leave days to be used in any one year.
Other
Preobservation Conference Days — Pre-observation conference scheduled within first ninety (90) working days of initial school year of evaluation cycle
A pre-observation conference will be scheduled with the employee within the first ninety (90) working days of the initial school year of the evaluation cycle.
Other
Professional Conference Reimbursement — Meals reimbursement limit per meal or $28 per day for professional conference attendance
Expenses, including registration fees, overnight lodging, and meals (not to exceed $14 per meal or $28 per day), shall be reimbursed.
Other
Reassignment Notice Period — Change in teaching assignment within 30 days prior to beginning of school: teacher may resign without penalty of loss of teaching certificate
In the event a change is necessary within 30 days prior to the beginning of school, the teacher affected shall be notified and he/she may resign without penalty of the threat of loss of teaching certificate.
Other
Reflective Conference Days — Reflective conference occurs within twenty (20) working days following the formal observation
A reflective conference will occur within twenty (20) working days following the formal observation to discuss all evidence.
Other
Remediation Classroom Days — Remediation plan for unsatisfactory, tenured teachers provides ninety (90) school days of remediation within the classroom
In all school districts the remediation plan for unsatisfactory, tenured teachers shall provide for ninety (90) school days of remediation within the classroom.
Other
Remediation Evaluation Issuance Days — Evaluations issued within ten (10) days after conclusion of remediation plan
Evaluations issued pursuant to this Section shall be issued within ten (10) days after the conclusion of the respective remediation plan.
Other
Remediation Plan Issuance Days — Remediation plan developed and commenced by district within thirty (30) school days after evaluation rating as Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory
Within thirty (30) school days after the completion of an evaluation rating a teacher in contractual continued service as 'Needs Improvement' or 'Unsatisfactory', development and commencement by the district of a remediation plan.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Employee share of TRS contribution paid by Board
The salary designated includes employee's share of required contribution to Illinois Teachers' Retirement System. Board shall pay on behalf of employee to TRS and Teachers' Health Insurance Security Fund the employee's entire required contributions.
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
The Board will withhold from salary and pay on behalf of the teacher's contribution to the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System. In addition, the Board will withhold from salary and pay on behalf of the teachers, the THIS contribution.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Reduction in force follows Section 24-12 of Illinois School Code; length of continuing service calculated from first day of work in position
Length of continuing service shall be calculated from the employee's first day of work in a position for Hutsonville CUSD #1. Teachers having equal length of continuing service by method described by law shall be ordered by: 1. years in district 2. years in Illinois 3. highest education 4. by lot if all are the same
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — BS, BS plus 16 hours, MS, MS plus 16 hours
Teachers will initially be placed under one of the columns (BS, BS plus 16 hours, MS, MS plus 16 hours), based on the teacher's education level based on official transcripts by the Board of Education.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Salary steps numbered 1-30
Salary schedule rows numbered 1 through 30 for 2025-26, 2026-27, 2027-28
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Twelve (12) sick leave days per school term without loss of pay
Each teacher shall be entitled to twelve (12) sick leave days per school term without loss of pay. Sick leave shall accumulate to 360 days.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Sick leave accumulates to 360 days maximum
Sick leave shall accumulate to 360 days. Sick leave may be used in increments equal to one-fourth day.
Compensation
Step Increase — Movement to the right on salary schedule by earning pre-approved college credits
Movement to the right from column (horizontal) shall be accomplished by earning pre-approved credits from a recognized college or university. BS plus 16 hours and MS plus 16 hours indicate pre-approved hours.
Other
Vacancy Posting Period — Vacancies posted on bulletin boards for a period of at least five (5) working days
Information regarding positions which are available shall be posted in the elementary and high school work rooms on the bulletin boards for a period of at least five (5) working days.