Other
Act Of God Days Makeup — Non-certified employees may make up Act of God days by volunteering at winter/spring athletic events or selling ticket nights
All non-certified employees shall have option to make up extra snow/emergency days. Willing employees volunteer at winter/spring athletic events. Two nights selling tickets equals one snow/emergency day.
Other
Agreement Duration — May 1, 2023 through May 31, 2026
This agreement sets forth the terms and understanding between the Iroquois West CUSD No. 10 and the Iroquois West Faculty and Staff Association for May 1, 2023- May 31, 2026, dependent on continued appropriations by the Illinois State Legislature.
Other
Agreement Effective Date — July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023
This Agreement shall become effective July 1, 2021 and shall remain in effect until June 30, 2023.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration required, arbitrator has no power to modify agreement
The arbitrator shall render a decision, which shall be binding upon both parties, but the arbitrator shall have no power to render a decision that adds to, subtracts from or modifies this Agreement.
Other
Athletic Pass — Employees given family athletic pass to all school activities except tournaments
Employees shall be given a family athletic pass to all school activities, except tournaments. Passes shall cover the employee, spouse, and elementary school and high school children, living in the home of the employee.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $73,937
2024-2025 base salary for B.S. at step L (top step)
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Speech Language Pathologists and Social Workers placed in MS +24 Lane as starting salary
Speech Language Pathologists will be placed in the MS +24 Lane as a starting salary. Social workers will be placed in the MS +24 Lane as a starting salary.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Step increases and lane advancements allowed; specific percentages not stated on these pages
If an employee works in one category, and transfers to another category of position the employee shall carry seniority to the new position. The employee would begin the new position at the beginning rate of pay for the position.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2.9% increase
During the second year of the contract base salary (BS-A) will increase by 2.9%.
Retirement
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Retirement incentive year 3
If a teacher with ten (10) years total service at Iroquois West #10 with the last five (5) years being consecutive years of service at Iroquois West #10 gives the Board an irrevocable notice of retirement by March 1st up to four (4) years prior to the year of retirement, the Board shall pay him/her at the following; 4% year 1, 4% year 2, 4% year 3, 5% year 4 retirement incentive.
Leave
Bereavement Days — In the case of a death in the immediate family of an employee, a maximum of three (3) consecutive days, up to and including the funeral, absence per incident shall be allowed at full pay
In the case of a death in the immediate family of an employee, a maximum of three (3) consecutive days, up to and including the funeral, absence per incident shall be allowed at full pay.
Other
Board Meeting Notification — Union President notified of regular and special Board meetings same as Board members; agenda copy included if available
President of Union or designee given notice of regular or special meetings of Board same fashion as Board members. If agenda exists, copy will be included.
Other
Board Minutes Distribution — One copy of Board minutes mailed or placed in Union President mailbox as soon as available
One (1) copy of minutes of Board of Education shall be mailed or placed in mail box of Union President as soon as available for distribution.
Other
Break In Seniority Discharge — Employee has no seniority if discharged and not reinstated
An employee (or former employee) shall have no seniority if an employee: 2. Is discharged and is not reinstated
Other
Break In Seniority Discharge Not Reinstated — Employee has no seniority if discharged and not reinstated
An employee (or former employee) shall have no seniority if an employee: Is discharged and is not reinstated
Other
Break In Seniority Failure Report After Layoff — Employee has no seniority if fails to report within 5 working days after registered/certified mail notice of recall
The employee fails to report for work after lay-off, and within five (5) working days of mailing notice by registered or certified mail to the last address given by the employee to the employer.
Other
Break In Seniority Failure Report After Leave — Employee has no seniority if fails to report after conclusion of leave of absence
An employee (or former employee) shall have no seniority if an employee: The employee fails to report for work after the conclusion of any leave of absence
Other
Break In Seniority Layoff — Employee has no seniority if laid off and recall period has expired
An employee (or former employee) shall have no seniority if an employee: 3. Is laid off, and the recall period has expired
Other
Break In Seniority Layoff Notice — Employee has no seniority if fails to report for work within five working days of mailed notice of layoff by registered or certified mail
An employee (or former employee) shall have no seniority if an employee: 5. The employee fails to report for work after lay-off, and within five (5) working days of mailing notice by registered or certified mail to the last address given by the employee to the employer.
Other
Break In Seniority Leave Failure — Employee has no seniority if fails to report for work after conclusion of any leave of absence
An employee (or former employee) shall have no seniority if an employee: 4. The employee fails to report for work after the conclusion of any leave of absence
Other
Break In Seniority Recall Period Expired — Employee has no seniority if laid off and recall period has expired
An employee (or former employee) shall have no seniority if an employee: Is laid off; and the recall period has expired
Other
Break In Seniority Resignation — Employee has no seniority if resigns
An employee (or former employee) shall have no seniority if an employee: 1. Resigns
Leave
Breaks 5 To 6 Hours — Employees regularly assigned more than 5 but less than 6 hours per day entitled to one 15-minute break and an unpaid 30-minute meal break
Employees who are regularly assigned more than five (5), but less than six (6) work hours per day shall be entitled to one (1) fifteen (15) minute break and an unpaid thirty (30) minute duty-free meal break.
Leave
Breaks 6 To 7 Hours — Employees regularly assigned more than 6 but less than 7 hours per day entitled to two breaks, one 15-minute and one 10-minute, plus 30-minute meal break
Employees who are regularly assigned more than six (6), but less than seven (7) work hours per day shall be entitled to two (2) breaks, one fifteen (15) minute break, one ten (10) minute break, and an unpaid thirty (30) minute duty-free meal break.
Leave
Breaks Over 7 Hours — Employees regularly assigned more than 7 hours per day entitled to two 15-minute breaks and an unpaid 30-minute meal break
Employees who are regularly assigned more than seven (7) work hours per day shall be entitled to two (2) fifteen (15) minute breaks and an unpaid thirty (30) minute duty-free meal break.
Other
Building Climate Culture Funding Yr1 — Year one climate and culture funding varies by building
Each building will be awarded money for climate and culture to be used as each building committee sees fit. Year one- $2,500 DES $225 GES $600, UES $300, MS $600, HS $775.
Other
Building Common Spaces Funding — Each building awarded $2,000 year one and $2,000 year two for common spaces
Each building will be awarded $2,000 year one and $2,000 year two, to improve common spaces. A committee of teachers will be formed in each building to decide the best ways to use this money with the discretion of building administration.
Other
Building Keys — Keys issued to building, assigned rooms, library, teachers' lounge, copy room
Each teacher shall have keys to the building, assigned rooms, library, teachers' lounge, and High School teachers shall be given keys to the Teachers' copy room and outside gates.
Other
Building Keys Provided — Each teacher shall have keys to the building, assigned rooms, library, teachers' lounge, and High School teachers shall be given keys to the Teachers' copy room and outside gates.
Each teacher shall have keys to the building, assigned rooms, library, teachers' lounge, and High School teachers shall be given keys to the Teachers' copy room and outside gates.
Other
Building Walk Through Pay — Custodians receive one hour pay for building walk-through/boiler inspection on non-attendance days during winter/spring
Custodians shall receive one hour of pay for the performance of said building walk-through / boiler inspection. If this duty will extend work time over the normal forty (40) hour week, this pay shall be computed as overtime.
Other
Building Walkthrough Pay — One hour of pay for building walk-through/boiler inspection duty
Custodians shall receive one hour of pay for the performance of said building walk-through / boiler inspection. If this duty will extend work time over the normal forty (40) hour week, this pay shall be computed as overtime.
Other
Bulletin Boards — Union shall be provided bulletin boards in each building for posting official business and information
The Union shall be provided bulletin boards in each building for the purpose of posting official business and information.
Workday
Bus Driver Days Annual — Bus drivers shall be assigned to work on those student attendance days when transportation services are necessary for students, which typically is one hundred seventy-five (175) days per year
Bus drivers shall be assigned to work on those student attendance days when transportation services are necessary for students, which typically is one hundred seventy-five (175) days per year.
Compensation
Bus Driver Rate — Current bus driver hourly rate per hour for driving time
When driving a bus, teachers will be paid for driving time at a rate of the current bus driver hourly rate per hour. This rate reflects the licensing required to drive a bus.
Other
Bus Supervision Stipend — additional stipend of Ten and no/100 dollars ($10.00) per day for afternoon bus supervision
Each teacher who is required to provide afternoon bus supervision of students in the Danforth attendance center or the Middle School shall be paid an additional stipend of Ten and no/100 dollars ($10.00) per day.
Other
Catastrophic Leave Committee — Catastrophic Leave Committee with 4 members: Superintendent, Union President, and one designee by each
The Catastrophic Leave Committee shall be made up of the four (4) members, consisting of the Superintendent, the Union President, and one designee by each. The decisions of the Committee shall be final and are not subject to a grievance, arbitration or other review.
Other
Catastrophic Sick Day Donation — Non-certified staff can donate no more than 2 sick days per year to a person; aggregate limit 10 days per year
Non-certified staff donate no more than two (2) sick days each in a year to a person and no more than ten (10) sick days in the aggregate in the same year to others with the catastrophic condition or event.
Other
Catastrophic Sick Day Eligibility — Available to full-time non-certified staff of Iroquois West CUSD #10 who have exhausted accumulated sick leave and suffer from catastrophic illness, disability, or hospitalization
This program is available to full-time non-certified staff of the Iroquois West CUSD #10 who have exhausted all of their accumulated sick leave and suffer from a personal illness, disability, or hospitalization of a 'catastrophic' nature.
Compensation
College Credit Horizontal Advancement — Credit in graduate degree program at NCATE institution applies to horizontal advancement on salary schedule
Credit in a graduate degree program at an NCATE accredited institution shall apply toward horizontal advancement on the salary schedule provided such credit receives approval of the Superintendent.
Compensation
Common Core Stipend — Stipend for Common Core alignment and compliance tutorials at $20 x 7.5 hours
Each employee will be granted one (1) work day for Common Core alignment and/or compliance tutorials. The pay will be at a rate of $20 x 7.5 hours to equal $150.
Compensation
Comp Time Exchange Different Week — Comp time taken in different week than earned is at 1:1.5 exchange rate
If comp time is taken in a different week than it is earned then the exchange is 1:1.5.
Compensation
Comp Time Exchange Same Week — Comp time taken in same week as earned is at 1:1 exchange rate
In accordance with law, comp time given in the week in which it is worked is at a 1:1 exchange. If comp time is taken in a different week than it is earned then the exchange is 1:1.5.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Two-hour early dismissals on third Wednesday of each month for curriculum work
Each teacher will be provided with a two (2) hour early dismissal on the third Wednesday of each month in which school is in session. These dismissals shall be used to enrich curriculum, attend curriculum meetings, and/or work on cross-curricular planning.
Other
Copies Of Agreement Provided — Each teacher receives copy of Collective Bargaining Agreement
Article II section 5: Each teacher shall receive a copy of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Teachers newly hired by the District or newly transferred into the District through annexation or consolidation shall be given a copy (on line) of the Agreement upon their signing their contracts by the Superintendent or designee.
Compensation
Credit For Experience — Full credit for all years of full time U.S. public school experience with valid teaching certificate
Teachers entering the District shall be allowed full credit for all years of full time U.S. public school experience in which they held a valid state teaching certificate.
Workday
Curriculum Work Time — two (2) hour early dismissal on third Wednesday of each month for curriculum work
Each teacher will be provided with a two (2) hour early dismissal on the third Wednesday of each month in which school is in session. These dismissals shall be used to enrich curriculum meetings, and/or work on cross-curricular planning.
Workday
Custodial Maintenance Hours Daily — Full-time Custodians/Maintenance Workers/Mechanics shall typically be assigned to work no more than eight (8) hours per day
Full-time Custodians/ Maintenance Workers/ Mechanics shall typically be assigned to work no more than eight (8) hours per day.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental coverage provided
ARTICLE VIII BENEFITS various benefit provisions including dental
Other
Detention Pay — Unit 10 teachers serving as detention hall supervisors compensated per APPENDIX B, EXTRA-DUTY INCREMENTS
Unit 10 teachers, who serve as detention hall supervisors for detentions assigned by the administration, will be compensated at the rate specified in APPENDIX B, EXTRA-DUTY INCREMENTS.
Compensation
Direct Deposit — Effective September 1, 2012, paychecks electronically deposited
Effective September 1, 2012, paychecks are to be electronically deposited directly into the account(s) the employee has designated.
Workday
Duty Free Lunch Period — Duty-free lunch period no less than thirty (30) minutes
Employees shall have a duty-free lunch period no less than that of the students' lunch period, but no less than thirty (30) minutes.
Workday
Emergency Closure Makeup — Educational Support Personnel receive regular pay if schools closed for inclement weather; day must be made up at end of school year with no additional pay
Education Support Personnel shall receive their regular pay if the Iroquois West schools are closed for inclement weather. The day must be made up at the end of the school year and no additional pay will be awarded for the make up day.
Leave
Emergency Closure Pay — Education Support Personnel shall receive their regular pay if the Iroquois West schools are closed for inclement weather. The day must be made up at the end of the school year and no additional pay will be awarded for the make up day
Education Support Personnel shall receive their regular pay if the Iroquois West schools are closed for inclement weather. The day must be made up at the end of the school year and no additional pay will be awarded for the make up day.
Other
Employee Hearing Rights — Employee required to appear before Board for disciplinary matter entitled to 48 hours notice and Union representation
When any employee required to appear before Board for disciplinary matter shall be given at least forty-eight (48) hours prior notice and entitled to Union representative present to advise and represent.
Other
Employee Personnel File Rights — Employee may review personnel file during business hours; may place written reactions; derogatory material must be dated and placed within reasonable time, not exceeding one year
Employee may review personnel file during business hours; place written reactions. When derogatory material placed in file, employee notified and receives copy. Any derogatory material must be dated and placed within reasonable time, not exceeding one year.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Cash option for employees not participating in group health insurance prior to July 1, 2006
If an employee has elected not to participate in the group health insurance program prior to July 1, 2006 the amount allotted in lieu of group health insurance will be $4,500 for the duration of their employment.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Frequency — Each non-certified employee shall be evaluated annually in April by the person charged with his/her supervision
Each non-certified employee shall be evaluated annually in April by the person charged with his/her supervision.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Annual evaluation in April
Each non-certified employee shall be evaluated annually in April by the person charged with his/her supervision. A formal meeting shall be held between the employee and the administrator.
Evaluation
Evaluation Meeting Timeline — Principal/Supervisor shall meet with teacher within ten (10) school days of classroom observation
The principal or Supervisor shall meet with the teacher after the completion of the written evaluation and discuss the evaluation. This meeting shall take place within ten (10) school days of the classroom observation and be completed within fifteen (15) school days of the classroom observation.
Evaluation
Evaluation Observation Period — Pre-evaluation classroom observation minimum
A least one (1) classroom observation of no less than thirty (30) minutes shall be made prior to each formal written evaluation.