Workday
Additional Hours Required — Attendance at no more than three (3) scheduled activities outside the regular school day may be required. Attendance at reasonable number beyond that is encouraged but not required. High school graduation counts as two (2) activities.
Attendance at no more than three (3) scheduled activities outside the regular school day may be required. Attendance at a reasonable number of such activities beyond that number is encouraged but not required.
Grievance
Appeal Timeframe — Written disciplinary decision appeal must be filed within 10 workdays to next appropriate level of administration
In the event the employee wants to appeal a written disciplinary decision, the written appeal should be filed within ten (10) workdays of receiving the decision to the next appropriate level of administration.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Step Three provides binding arbitration; arbitrator has no power to nullify, alter, amend, ignore, add to or subtract from agreement provisions
The arbitrator shall have no power to nullify, alter, amend, ignore, add to or subtract from the provisions of this Agreement. The arbitrator's decision must be based solely upon his/her interpretation of the meaning or application of the express relevant provision.
Other
Assignment Exceptions Ml Speech — Certain assignments (ML, Speech and Language, Adaptive P.E., Bilingual, Reading Improvement, Licensed School Nurses) connected to specific student populations. Assignments not finalized until student enrollment confirmed. Reassignments after June 1 when enrollments confirmed in Fall not considered involuntary transfers.
The Board and the Association recognize that certain assignments (e.g., ML, Speech and Language, Adaptive P.E., Bilingual, Reading Improvement, Licensed School Nurses) are connected to specific student populations. These assignments may not be finalized until student enrollment is confirmed.
Other
Assignment Notification — Board informs employees of tentative assignments no later than June 1; changes after June 1 require written notice as promptly as circumstances permit
The Board will inform employees of the tentative assignments for the following school year no later than June 1. Should changes in assignments be necessary after June 1 and during the regular school year, the employee will be notified in writing as promptly as circumstances permit.
Other
Association Building Use — Association has right to use school building for meetings after duty hours subject to reasonable advance notice to affected principal
The Board agrees that the Association has the right to use a school building (except central office) for meetings after duty hours subject to reasonable advance notice to the affected school principal.
Other
Association Dues Deduction — Board deducts Association dues monthly October through May if authorization received by September 20 or within 30 days of employment
The Board will deduct monthly dues beginning in October and continuing through May, provided that the employee's authorization for payroll dues deduction has been received no later than September 20 of each year by the District's Business Office or within thirty (30) days from the date of employment.
Other
Association Dues Deduction Period — October 15 through May 30, provided authorization received by September 20
The Board will deduct dues from each paycheck beginning on October 15 and continuing through May 30, provided that the teacher's authorization has been received no later than September 20 of each year by the District's Business Office.
Other
Association Dues New Hire Deadline — 30 school days from date of employment
Teachers hired beyond the deadline date have an additional thirty (30) school days from their date of employment to submit authorization for payroll dues deduction.
Leave
Association Leave — Maximum of fifty (50) days per year
Released time to conduct Association business by the president of the Association or his/her designee shall be granted to a maximum of fifty (50) days per year.
Other
Association Meeting Use Of Buildings — Right to use school buildings for meetings after duty hours subject to reasonable advance notice and principal response within 5 working days
The Board agrees that the Association has the right to use school buildings for meetings after duty hours subject to reasonable advance notice to the affected School Principal. The principal shall respond to any request within five (5) working days.
Other
Association Representation — Teachers charged with misconduct have right to Association representation
Any teacher charged with misconduct shall have the right to be represented by a representative of the Association in any meeting conducted by the Board
Other
Association Use Of Equipment — May use school equipment on school premises only (audio-visual, computers, word processors, photocopiers excluding heavy volume)
The Association may use school equipment on school premises only, e.g., audio-visual equipment, personal computers, word processors and photocopy machines (excluding heavy volume items), providing such use shall be contingent upon the absence of any concurrent need.
Other
Association Use Of Mailboxes Bulletin Boards — Association may use teacher mailboxes, inter-school mail, electronic media, public e-mails with approval, and bulletin board in designated teacher lounge in each building
For purposes of internal communications with its members, the Association may use teacher mailboxes, inter-school mail, electronic media, public e-mails with approval, and a bulletin board in the designated teacher lounge in each building.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Salary schedules attached as Appendix A; specific minimum BA salary not stated on these pages
Teachers shall normally be paid in accordance with the salary schedules attached as Appendix A.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 2.9% increase for 2026-27
Employees Off-Schedule. All off-schedule employees shall receive an increase of 2.9% for 2026-27, 2.7% for 2027-28, and the calendar year CPI-U for 2026 will be used for purposes of calculating the 2028-29 increase.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2.7% increase for 2027-28
Employees Off-Schedule. All off-schedule employees shall receive an increase of 2.9% for 2026-27, 2.7% for 2027-28, and the calendar year CPI-U for 2026 will be used for purposes of calculating the 2028-29 increase.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 2.47% increase for 2028-29
Schedule A Step 1 increases from $20.25 (2027-28) to $20.75 in 2028-29
Leave
Bereavement Days — Two (2) days per loss, maximum five days for family death
Bereavement leave with pay, not to exceed two (2) days per loss, will be granted with no deduction made from business, sick, or vacation leave for the death of a family member. A maximum of five days absence may be allowed at full pay in case of a death in the family of all full-time personnel.
Other
Birkett Center Transfer Rules — Kathryn J. Birkett Center (freshman center) considered part of related high school; not treated as separate building for transfer purposes
The Kathryn J. Birkett Center (freshman center) will be considered part of the related high school for purposes of Article 6 (transfers) of this Agreement, i.e., such Campus will not be considered another 'building' or 'new' building for purposes of Section 6.03 or Section 6.04 of this Agreement.
Other
Board Rights Management Control — Board retains ultimate responsibility for proper management of District including executive management, administrative control, hiring, qualifications determination, dismissal, grade levels, curriculum, class schedules, student attendance day, and bargaining unit responsibilities
The Board, on behalf of the electors of the District, retains and reserves the ultimate responsibilities for proper management of the Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 conferred upon and vested in it by the Statutes and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the United States.
Workday
Collaborative Planning Secondary — Secondary level: Common collaboration time for Special Education and general education teachers to be scheduled by administration. Administration will attempt to schedule through instructional student/teacher contact time using substitutes, team/grade/departmental planning time, non-instructional/on-call supervisory time, individual planning time, or outside student hours.
At the secondary level, common collaboration time for Special Education teachers and general education teachers is to be scheduled by administration. To provide adequate time, the administration will attempt to schedule through one of the following options: During instructional student/teacher contact time using internal or external substitutes.
Workday
Collaborative Planning Time Elementary — K-5 grade levels: Common collaboration time for Special Education and general education teachers scheduled by administration throughout school year. Administration allots 120 district-wide release days per year (60 days for special education and 60 days for general education).
At the K-5 grade levels, common collaboration time for Special Education teachers and general education teachers is to be scheduled by administration throughout the school year at their building. To assist in the above collaboration, administration will allot substitutes for one hundred twenty (120) district-wide release days per year (60 days for special education and 60 days for general education).
Other
Common Plan Time Early Release Days — Three early release days will be scheduled each year for grade level common plan time
Three early release days will be scheduled each year for grade level common plan time.
Other
Consulting Teacher Compensation — Consulting teacher receives $1800 flat fee for remediation plan duration
The consulting teacher will receive $1800 (not to be funded by the stipend schedule) for the duration of the plan or prorated based on the time engaged as a consulting teacher.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 188 days of which two and a half (2.5) are teacher workdays, five (5) may be institute days, and five (5) are emergency days
The school year for teachers will consist of 188 days, of which two and a half (2.5) are teacher workdays, five (5) may be institute days, and five (5) are emergency days; days in session and days of institute, not to exceed five (5), must be equal to 181 days.
Other
Convenience Breaks Per Day — Full-time assistants may have up to two (2) convenience breaks per day
The building administration or immediate supervisor and assistant will communicate how convenience breaks (up to two per day) may occur including: 1. Consideration of program needs and natural break opportunities 2. Cross train to release assistant 3. Use of support teacher to release assistant
Workday
Daily Workday Hours — 7 hours and 35 minutes including duty free lunch
Workday will be 7 hours and 35 minutes (including duty free lunch) except as provided in 4.01.02.
Leave
Disaster Leave — Up to five (5) disaster days with pay
The Superintendent or his/her designee may grant a member of this Association up to five (5) disaster days with pay for catastrophic events which result in the member's absence.
Grievance
Discipline Meeting Rights — Conference with appropriate administrator, statement of reason(s), review of personnel file with Association representative if requested
Discipline or dismissal shall include: a conference with the employee by the appropriate administrator on the decision; a statement of reason(s) for the action to the employee; a review of the employee's personnel file with the employee and his/her representative if the employee so chooses.
Other
Discipline Steps — Progressive discipline steps include: oral reprimand, written reprimand, suspension and discharge
Progressive discipline steps may include the following: oral reprimand, written reprimand, suspension and discharge.
Grievance
Dismissal Appeal Timeline — Request must be filed within ten (10) working days
If the employee exercises the option to meet with the Personnel Committee of the Board such request must be filed with the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources within ten (10) working days of receiving the notice of dismissal.
Insurance
District Married Couples Coverage — District married couples receive one family plan at cost of two single contributions based on senior employee service year
District married couples will receive one family plan coverage at the cost of two single contributions based on the most senior employee's year of service.
Other
Double Pe Classes Maximum — No more than two double PE classes per day will be scheduled for any PE staff member
No more than two (2) double PE classes per day will be scheduled for any PE staff member. A double is defined as two (2) PE classes taught as one with less than two (2) licensed PE teachers.
Other
Early Closings — Administrator determines possible release of non-essential classified employees after student/teacher release
When a situation arises, after employees have arrived at work, that warrants the release of students and teaching staff, the Administration will make a determination as to the possible release of non-essential classified employees.
Grievance
Election Of Remedy — If member initiates appeal under District Rules and Regulations, such remedy is exclusive and member barred from invoking any remedy under grievance procedure
In the event a member of the bargaining unit initiates an appeal under the District's Rules and Regulations, reproduced for reference in Appendix B, or Article 5.04.F, such remedy shall be exclusive, and the member shall be barred from invoking any remedy under this grievance procedure.
Workday
Elementary Daily Hours — Up to 6 and 1/2 hours including lunch
The student day is: elementary — up to 6 and 1/2 hours including lunch
Workday
Elementary Start End Times — Mon., Tues., Thurs. 8:15 AM – 3:50 PM; Wed. 8:00 AM – 3:50 PM; Fri. 8:30 AM – 3:50 PM
Elementary: Mon., Tues., Thurs. 8:15 AM – 3:50 PM; Wed. 8:00 AM – 3:50 PM; Fri. 8:30 AM – 3:50 PM
Other
Emergency Shutdown Remote Work — 10-month and 12-month clerical staff will work remotely if sufficient notice of shutdown; may use benefit day to prevent pay loss
Dependent on sufficient notice of shutdown, 10-month and 12-month clerical staff (1000, 5600, and 5700 work year calendars) will work remotely. If unable to work they shall have the option to use an available benefit day (business leave day, floating holiday, or vacation day) to prevent a loss in pay.
Insurance
Employee Insurance Contribution — Classified staff pays 19% of comprehensive medical, vision, prescription drug and dental plan
For each school year, the total projected cost of the comprehensive medical, vision, prescription drug and dental plan, including anticipated claims, third-party administrative expenses, stop-loss premiums, hospital/physician network administration, life insurance premiums, long-term disability premiums, accidental death and disability premiums, anticipated employee assistance and wellness costs, shall be divided between the Board and the classified bargaining unit, with the Board paying 81% and the classified staff paying 19%.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — District/Employee proportion currently in effect (80/20)
The adjustment of employee contributions as provided in 8.04; Potential adjustments in coverages/benefits which would reduce costs for the Board and for employees; The allocation of premiums among the four participant categories (Employee, Employee + Spouse, Employee + Children, and Family).
Other
Enrollment Assistant Meeting Compensation Hours — District will pay each teacher two hours at internal substitution rate to discuss enrollment assistant utilization
Alternatively, in lieu of meeting during the workday, if all teachers agree to meet after school, the district will pay each teacher for two (2) hours at the applicable internal substitution rate.
Other
Enrollment Assistant Release Time Half Day — Upon assignment of enrollment assistant, affected teachers shall receive one-half day release to discuss utilization
Upon the assignment of an enrollment assistant, affected teachers shall receive one-half (1/2) day release to discuss utilization of the enrollment assistant.
Other
Enrollment Assistant Shared Elementary Teachers — Enrollment assistant shared by no more than two elementary classroom teachers at any given time
If an enrollment assistant is assigned to provide classroom support, the assistant will be shared by no more than two (2) elementary classroom teachers at any given time.
Evaluation
Evaluation Completion Date Probationary — Written summative evaluation and conference shall be completed no later than March 1 for probationary teachers
The written summative evaluation and summative evaluation conference shall be completed no later than March 1 for probationary teachers unless the Association and the District mutually agree to a later date.
Evaluation
Evaluation Completion Date Tenured — Written summative evaluation and conference shall be completed no later than March 15 for tenured teachers
The written summative evaluation and summative evaluation conference shall be completed no later than March 15 for tenured teachers, and no later than May 15 for part-time teachers.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Employees with two or more years of employment evaluated at least once every three years with at least one observation in the three-year cycle
Employees with two (2) or more years of employment, will be evaluated at least one (1) time every three (3) years with at least one observation in the three (3)-year cycle.
Other
Evaluation Panel Decision Timeline — Evaluation Review Panel renders decision within 21 calendar days
The panel will render a decision within twenty-one (21) calendar days after receipt of the appeal.
Workday
Fall Day Evening Conference — 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (includes one duty free lunch); 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm (one convenience break)
1 - Fall Day/Evening: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (includes one duty free lunch); 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm (one convenience break); to be scheduled in October through the first week in November.
Workday
Fall Evening Conference — 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm (includes one convenience break)
1st Semester Conference: 1 - Fall Evening: 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm (includes one convenience break); to be scheduled in October.
Leave
Floating Holiday Conversion — Floating holidays not used by June 30 convert to sick leave
All floating holidays not used by June 30 of each year will convert into sick leave.
Evaluation
Formal Observation Minimum Minutes — Formal observations must be no less than 45 continuous minutes
Formal observations shall conform to the requirements set forth in the Evaluation Plan and must be no less than forty-five (45) continuous minutes in length; or an observation during a complete lesson; or an observation during an entire class period.
Evaluation
Formal Observation Notice Workdays — One workday notice required prior to formal observation
One (1) workday notice will be given prior to the formal observation process; the process includes the pre-observation conference, observation and post-observation conference.
Leave
General Leave — Leave of absence for specific reasons, without pay and benefits, for full-time employees with three or more years experience
The Board of Education may grant full-time employees with three (3) or more years of experience a leave of absence for specific reasons. Such leave shall be without pay and benefits, unless otherwise specified.
Grievance
Grievance Filing Days — Grievance may be filed in writing within fifteen (15) days of occurrence or when grievant reasonably would have had knowledge
A grievance may be filed in writing within fifteen (15) days of the occurrence of the event which initiated the grievance or when the grievant reasonably would have had knowledge thereof.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Grievance Procedure detailed in Article 10
Article 10 sections 10.01-10.04 cover Definitions, Rights to Representation, Procedure, and Other Conditions for grievance handling
Insurance
Health Coverage — Reserve should be 17% of projected annual claims with built in margin of ±25%
The Reserve should be seventeen (17) percent of projected annual claims with a built in margin of ±25%. This margin will provide a safeguard against the reserve becoming too small or large depending on actual claims experience, shifts in enrollment, and inflationary trends.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — PPO plan deductible is $1,000 for family
The deductible for the PPO plan is $500 for individual and $1,000 for family.
Insurance
Health Insurance Board Contribution — Board pays 81% of comprehensive medical, vision, prescription drug and dental plan
For each school year, the total projected cost of the comprehensive medical, vision, prescription drug and dental plan, including anticipated claims, third-party administrative expenses, stop-loss premiums, hospital/physician network administration, life insurance premiums, long-term disability premiums, accidental death and disability premiums, anticipated employee assistance and wellness costs, shall be divided between the Board and the classified bargaining unit, with the Board paying 81% and the classified staff paying 19%.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — PPO plan deductible is $500 for individual
The deductible for the PPO plan is $500 for individual and $1,000 for family.