Compensation
Additional Time Payment Rate — All certified personnel who are employed in their regular jobs prior to and/or beyond the end of the regular school term shall be paid at 100% rate of their regular salary for the additional time.
All certified personnel who are employed in their regular jobs prior to and/or beyond the end of the regular school term shall be paid at 100% rate of their regular salary for the additional time.
Other
Agreement Effective Date — August 1, 2019
This agreement shall become effective on August 1, 2019 and continue in effect until July 31, 2024.
Other
Agreement End Date — July 31, 2024
This agreement shall become effective on August 1, 2019 and continue in effect until July 31, 2024.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services administers arbitration
The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services will act as the administrator of the proceedings. The arbitrator will base their decision solely upon his/her interpretation of the meaning or application of the specific terms.
Other
Association Access To Buildings — Duly authorized Association representatives may transact Association business on school property during non-work hours; may pay copying costs
Duly authorized representatives of the Association shall have the right to transact official Association business on school property during non-work hours, provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt normal school operations, or the employee's job responsibilities.
Other
Association Bulletin Board Rights — Association shall have right to post notices of activities and matters of concern on Association bulletin boards in each school building
The Association shall have the right to post notices of its activities and matters of Association concern on Association bulletin boards, space for the union provided bulletin board shall be provided in each school building.
Other
Association Leadership Notification — Association will provide superintendent with names of union members in executive positions within 30 calendar days after they take office
The association will provide the district superintendent with the names of the union members serving in executive positions, within 30 calendar days after they have taken office.
Other
Attendance Incentive — Bonus for perfect attendance per semester
The District shall pay a bonus of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150) per semester to Employees who have not used any benefit time off during the semester.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA maximum salary 2023-2024 (Total creditable)
2023-2024 BA+45 salary: $46,638 (Total creditable column)
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Bus monitors minimum starting wage
Minimum Starting Wages 2025-2026 Bus monitors: $16.00
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — School Health Clerk Student Medication stipend
The employee shall be paid an annual stipend of $1,250 for this position. The stipend will be paid at the completion of the school year.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 3.50% increase for current employees
Current Employee Increases 2026-2027: 3.50%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 3.50% increase for current employees
Current Employee Increases 2027-2028: 3.50%; 2028-2029: 3.50%
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to five paid days of bereavement leave per event
An employee may utilize up to (5) paid days of bereavement leave per event for (1) attendance by the bereaved staff member at the funeral or alternative to a funeral of a covered family member.
Other
Broader Non Discrimination — Board and Association will not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, sex, citizenship, union membership or work authorization status
The School Board and Association agree that they shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, sex or unlawful discrimination, citizenship status, union membership or work authorization status as defined by the Illinois Human Rights Act.
Other
Building Use Rights — Association and representatives may use school buildings for meetings after non-work hours; Board may charge reasonable fee if special custodial service required
The Association and its representatives shall have the right to use school buildings for meetings after non-work hours, provided that when special custodial service is required, the School Board may make a reasonable charge.
Other
Class Size Elementary — maximum 24 students per teacher in elementary 4-6 classrooms
The Board of Education shall strive to limit student enrollment to a maximum of 24 students per teacher in the elementary (4-6) classrooms.
Other
Class Size Primary — maximum 22 students per teacher in primary K-3 classrooms
The Board of Education shall strive to limit student enrollment to a maximum of 22 students per teacher in the primary (K-3) classrooms.
Other
Class Size Secondary — maximum 26 students per teacher in middle and senior high academic classes
The Board of Education shall strive to limit student enrollment in middle school and senior high academic classes to a maximum of 26 students per teacher.
Other
Consulting Teacher Release Time — Consulting teacher released from one 60-minute class period per day
A Consulting licensed staff member shall be released from one (1) sixty minute period or class period a day in order to perform his role as a Consulting licensed staff member.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Bus driver paid 2 hours when trip cancelled after pre-trip completion
If an extra-curricular or other after school trip is cancelled after the driver has arrived to pre-trip his/her bus (30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time), the bus driver will be paid two hours of drive time.
Other
Copying Costs Per Page — 10 cents for black and white copy; 25 cents for color copy on district copiers
The association will pay 10 cents for each black and white copy and 25 cents for each color copy that is run on district copiers.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental insurance plan including orthodontia coverage offered; optional family coverage at employee expense
The Board shall provide a dental insurance plan including orthodontia coverage. The optional family coverage will be offered at the employee's expense.
Insurance
Dental Insurance Provided — The Board shall provide a dental insurance plan including orthodontia coverage and pay the full cost of individual coverage. The optional family coverage will be offered at the employee's expense.
The Board shall provide a dental insurance plan including orthodontia coverage and pay the full cost of individual coverage. The optional family coverage will be offered at the employee's expense.
Compensation
Department Chairperson Base — Department Chairperson shall be paid a base amount of $700.00 plus $100.00 for each certified staff member in the department.
Department Chairperson shall be paid a base amount of $700.00 plus $100.00 for each certified staff member in the department.
Compensation
Driver Education Rate — Driver education teachers paid $28.00/hour for 2019-2020, $29.00/hour for 2020-2021, $30.00/hour for 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024.
Each driver education teacher shall be paid Twenty-Eight Dollars ($28.00)/hour for all non-school driving during the 2019-2020 school term, Twenty-Nine Dollars ($29.00)/hour for all driving during the 2020-2021 school year. Thirty Dollars ($30.00)/hour for all driving during the 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024 school terms.
Compensation
Education Credit — Certified staff members fulfilling education requirements shall receive a salary increase of $1,027 for completing each requirement: BA+15 hours, Masters Degree, MA+15 hours, MA+30 hours, MA+45.
Certified staff members fulfilling the following education requirements shall receive a salary increase of $1,027 for completing each requirement: BA+15 hours, Masters Degree, MA+15 hours, MA+30 hours, MA+45.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Licensed staff member contribution for teachers' Health Insurance System (THIS) 0.84%
to pay a portion of the licensed staff member's required contribution for the teachers' Health Insurance System (THIS) in the amount of .84%
Other
Employee Right To Organize — Employees shall have right to form, join, decline or assist employees' organizations and participate in professional negotiations through representatives of their own choosing
Employees shall have the right to form, join, decline, or assist employees' organizations, to participate in professional negotiations with the representatives of the School Board through representatives of their own choosing.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Support employees shall be evaluated at least once every third year
Support employees shall be evaluated at least once every third year.
Other
Evaluation Tool Development — Existing evaluation tool used until 2026-2027; District and Association jointly develop new tool before 2026-2027 for each covered employee category
The existing evaluation tool, if available, shall be used until such time that a new evaluation tool is developed for the 2026-2027 school year. The District and the Association will jointly develop the evaluation tool before the 2026-2027 school year for each covered employee category.
Compensation
Google Certification Level I Stipend — Certified staff members who complete Level I, II, or III Google Educator Certification will receive a one-time stipend of $250 for each level completed.
Certified staff members who complete Level I, II, or III Google Educator Certification will receive a one-time stipend of $250 for each level completed.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Covered under Article IV - Grievance Procedure
Article IV Grievance Procedure addresses definitions and process for grievances filed by bargaining unit members.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — District pays balance of insurance premium; employee contribution in Schedule C
The balance of the insurance premium shall be paid by the District. If dependent coverage is desired, the employee must notify the unit office and sign the necessary request form.
Insurance
Health Insurance Provided — For the term of the Agreement all full-time district employees shall be provided a major medical insurance program paid for by the district, subject to conditions set forth below.
For the term of the Agreement all full-time district employees shall be provided a major medical insurance program paid for by the district, subject to conditions set forth below.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Physicals and Certification cost covered
District shall pay for the cost of drug testing, physicals, exams, driving refresher courses, and any inoculations as required by law, regulation, or the District.
Insurance
Hospitalization Post Retirement — The hospitalization insurance program shall be available to all employees for a period of 18 months after retirement.
The hospitalization insurance program shall be available to all employees for a period of 18 months after retirement. The insurance group rate will be paid by the employee as calculated each October, resulting in a November rate change.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Meal break unpaid, 30 minute minimum for 5+ hour shifts
For each employee working five (5) continuous hours or more in a work day, a thirty (30) minute, duty-free, unpaid, uninterrupted meal period shall be included.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — MA+45 maximum salary 2023-2024 (Total creditable)
2023-2024 MA+45 Total creditable salary: $51,153
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MA minimum salary 2024-2025
2024-2025 MA: $44,154
Other
Management Rights — Board retains all powers, rights, authority, duties and responsibilities conferred by state of Illinois statutes, but agrees to participate in good faith negotiations
The Board hereby retains and reserves unto itself, all powers, rights, authority duties and responsibilities conferred upon and vested in it by the statutes of the State of Illinois.
Compensation
Masters Degree No Repayment — No repayment required if teacher remains employed 3 years after Master's completion
If the teacher remains employed with the school district three (3) years after the date of completion of an approved Master's Degree program for which tuition reimbursement was provided, no repayment is required.
Compensation
Masters Degree Repayment 12 Months — 100% repayment if teacher resigns within 12 months of completing 16+ hours in Master's program
If a teacher resigns from the district within 12 months of completing at least 16 hours in an approved Master's degree program for which tuition reimbursement was received, the teacher agrees to repay the district 100% of the total reimbursement received.
Compensation
Masters Degree Repayment 13 35 Months — 50% repayment if teacher resigns 13-35 months after completing Master's program
A teacher who resigns 13 to 35 months after completing at least 16 hours in an approved Master's program agrees to repay the district 50% of the total tuition reimbursement received.
Compensation
Masters Program Semester Limit — Maximum 3 hours per school semester approved for non-Master's enrolled teachers
No more than three (3) hours will be approved per school semester and no more than six (6) hours for the summer will be approved for a teacher NOT enrolled in a Masters or endorsement program.
Compensation
Mentoring Stipend — Mentors participating in the mentoring program will receive a monetary stipend of $500.
The District shall provide a mentoring program to assist certified staff members newly hired within the District. The mentors participating in the program will receive a monetary stipend of $500.
Compensation
National Board Certification Stipend — Any certified staff member who becomes recognized as National Board Certified while employed at District 321 will receive a one-time stipend of $1,000.
Any certified staff member who becomes recognized as National Board Certified while employed at District 321 will receive a one-time stipend of $1,000.
Other
Newly Hired Employee Notification — District shall provide Association with names of new employees covered by agreement within 5 business days
The District shall provide the Association, through School Board communications and within 5 business days, the name of any new employees that are covered by this Agreement.
Other
No Individual Contracts Post Recognition — Board shall not issue individual employee contracts for new employees hired after recognition date
The Board shall not issue individual employee contracts between the Board and Association for any new employees hired after the recognition date of the Association by the Illinois Labor Relations Board.
Other
No Strike Clause — Association agrees not to strike during period of agreement
The Association agrees that it will not strike during the period of this agreement.
Other
Non Discrimination Clause — Board agrees not to discriminate against bargaining unit members based on membership in professional organization, participation in negotiations, or participation in grievance
The Board agrees that it will not discriminate against any member of the bargaining unit with respect to hours, wages, terms and conditions of employment by reason of the employee's membership in any professional organization, participation in negotiations, or participation in any grievance.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Paraprofessionals additional pay for high needs/Mindful positions
Paraprofessionals shall be paid an additional $1/hour for positions identified by the district as high needs and/or working in the Mindful Program.
Compensation
Online Courses Limit — No more than 3 hours per year of online courses will be approved
No more than three (3) hours per year of online courses will be approved, unless in the exercise of his/her discretion, the Superintendent makes an exception.
Compensation
Overload High School — Full-time High School certified staff members who teach an overload shall be paid an additional 1/16th of their current yearly salary per semester overload class.
Full-time High School certified staff members who teach an overload shall be paid an additional 1/16th of their current yearly salary per semester overload class.
Compensation
Overload Middle Junior High — Full-time Junior High/Middle School certified staff members who teach an overload shall be paid an additional 1/14th of their current yearly salary per semester overload class.
Full-time Junior High/Middle School certified staff members who teach an overload shall be paid an additional 1/14th of their current yearly salary per semester overload class.
Other
Payroll Deduction Union Dues — Board shall deduct uniform regular Union dues from each employee's paycheck once each pay period for employees who have filed lawful authorization
During the term of the Agreement, the Board will deduct from each employee's paycheck once each pay period the uniform, regular Union dues for each employee in the bargaining unit who has filed with the Employer a lawfully written authorization form.
Compensation
Payroll Frequency — Certified staff members shall be paid by direct deposit 24 times a year on the 15th and the 30th of each month.
Certified staff members shall be paid by direct deposit 24 times a year on the 15th and the 30th of each month. If the 15th or the 30th is not a business workday, the direct deposit shall be made on the last preceding business workday.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Covered under Article VII - Leaves
Article VII addresses sick leave, statement of sick leave days, personal leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty/subpoena provisions for bargaining unit members.
Other
Personnel File Review Right — Staff member has right to review and make copies of personnel file; Association representative may accompany employee; employee may place written responses to material in file
Each staff member shall have the right, upon request, to review and make copies of the contents of his/her personnel file. At the employee's request, a representative of the Association may accompany the employee in the review. The employee may place written responses to any material into his/her file.
Other
Preparation Period Minutes — Board will grant a minimum of one 45-minute block of time per day free of student supervision as a preparation period for each teacher
The Board will grant a minimum of one 45-minute block of time per day free of student supervision as a preparation period for each teacher. In addition, teachers in grades PreK-6 will be granted one 30 minute block of time during the student day free of supervision and for preparation, at least nine out of every ten student attendance days.