Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available at third step; arbitrator limited to interpretation and implementation of agreement terms
both parties agree to abide by the results of the findings of the arbitrator...the arbitrator selected shall be jointly notified
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BA minimum salary for Lane BA, Step 1 (Year 1 of contract, 2024-2025)
Salary | $45,000 | $46,080 | $47,186 | $48.318 [Lane BA Step 1 from Appendix A]
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Salary schedule increase from BA Step 1 Year 1 to Year 2: $45,000 to $46,080 = 2.4% increase
Salary | $45,000 | $46,080 | $47,186 | $48.318 [year-over-year progression]
Leave
Bereavement Days — Bereavement covered under sick leave for immediate family members; one sick day may be used for bereavement of non-listed family member or close friend
Sick leave shall be interpreted to mean personal illness...serious illness or death in the immediate family or household
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — District will prepare school calendar of 183 school days plus 5 emergency days for each school year
The district will prepare a tentative school calendar of 183 school days plus 5 emergency days for each school year in this contract
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — If individual monthly premium for insurance coverage exceeds $500, board pays 50% and employees pay 50% of increased costs; prior details not specified
In the event that the individual monthly premium for said insurance coverage exceeds $500 the Board will pay 50% and the employees will pay 50% of the increased costs.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Appendix C references Teacher Evaluation; specific evaluation cycle not detailed in extracted text
APPENDIX C. TEACHER EVALUATION
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: first stage with immediate supervisor, second stage with superintendent, third stage arbitration
First Stage...Second Stage...Third Stage...there shall be a third step of impartial arbitration.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — No specific instructional minutes per day stated; workday requires arrival 20 minutes before student day and 20 minutes after student dismissal
All teachers are required to be in the school building no later than 20 minutes before the start of the student day and remain at least 20 minutes after student dismissal.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Salary schedule advancement provides lateral (lane change) movement on relevant salary schedule; step movement not granted for course completion
Salary schedule advancement hereunder will provide lateral (lane change) movement on the relevant salary schedule. Step movement will not be granted.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Teachers off schedule receive 5.25% annual salary increase over prior year's base salary; hard-to-fill positions may receive one-time bonus up to $1,500 upon completion of 183-day year
Teachers who are not on the relevant salary schedules (i.e. off schedule) shall, for the duration of this collective bargaining agreement receive an annual salary increase of 5.25%...For positions determined by the Board to be hard to fill...up to $1500
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Three days per year granted for personal leave
Three (3) days each year will be granted to each teacher for personal leave.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board picks up entire required employee TRS contribution (9.4%) on behalf of teacher on base salary
the Board shall pick up and pay on the teacher's behalf, the entire required amount on the teacher's base salary...to the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers' Retirement System of Illinois)
the Board shall pick up and pay on the teacher's behalf, the entire required amount on the teacher's base salary...to the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System.
Other
Rif Recall Years — No specific RIF recall period stated; contract references Illinois School Code Article 24
The agreement is subject in all respects to the laws of the State of Illinois...Article 24 of the School Code
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Salary schedule contains 8 education lanes: BA, BA+15, BA+30, MA, MA+30, MA+45, MA+60, and PhD
Appendix A salary schedules show lanes for BA through highest education level
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Salary schedule contains 15 steps (Step 1 through Step 15)
Appendix A salary schedules show steps 1-15 for all lanes
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Full-time teachers with 1-10 years service receive 13 sick days per year; 11-20 years receive 15 days; 21+ years receive 17 days
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Years of service to the district | Number of sick days granted per year: 1-10 years 13 days; 11-20 years 15 days; 21 years and above 17 days
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Unused sick leave accumulated to maximum of 340 days at full pay, excluding current year leave
the unused amount shall be accumulated to a maximum of available leave of 340 days at full pay, excluding the leave for the current year.
Compensation
Step Increase — Eligible teachers annually receive a single step advancement on salary schedule
Eligible teachers shall annually receive a single step advancement on the salary schedule for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.