Compensation
After School Instruction Hourly Rate — After school instruction compensation at $30.00 per hour
Teachers assigned by the administration to additional instructional time shall be paid $30.00 per hour. Thirty (30) minutes or less will be paid half of the respective hourly amount.
Compensation
All Day Event Meal Reimbursement — All-day event meal reimbursement maximum $40.00 per day
At all-day events for which a meal period is encompassed, but for which meals are not furnished, teacher(s) sponsor(s)/chaperone(s) will be reimbursed up to but not to exceed a total of $40.00 per day.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration through Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services under Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of American Arbitration Association
The Association may submit the grievance to the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services for a binding resolution under the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association.
Other
Assignment Application Deadline — Employees applying for vacancies shall submit applications no later than March 1 annually
Employees who apply for vacancies shall submit their applications annually to the superintendent in writing no later than March 1.
Other
Assignment Notice Days — 60 days written notice of tentative teaching assignments for forthcoming school year
Teachers shall be given written notice of their tentative teaching assignments, including grade level, subject area(s) and building for the forthcoming school year no later than sixty (60) days preceding the first day of the new school term.
Leave
Association Leave Additional Paid Days — 10 additional association leave days if Association reimburses substitute costs
Ten (10) additional days will be granted if the Association reimburses the actual cost of substitutes.
Leave
Association Leave Paid Days — First 4 days association leave granted without repayment
The first four (4) days will be granted without repayment. Ten (10) additional days will be granted if the Association reimburses the actual cost of substitutes.
Leave
Association Leave Total Annual Days — Association will be granted 14 days annually by mutual agreement
The Association will be granted 14 days annually. By mutual agreement of the Superintendent and the Association President, up to the additional days may be granted in special circumstances.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $73,788
Step 30, BS+0 column: 73788
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $15,000 annual tuition reimbursement budget
The employer shall budget $15,000 for the year from which the employer shall reimburse employees for the actual costs of tuition and fees per semester hour up to the rate of graduate level tuition charged per semester hour at Eastern Illinois University for graduate hours earned after the bachelor's degree has been awarded.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 2026-2027 to 2027-2028 salary increase for Head Football (1st year)
Head Football salary increased from $6360 (2026-2027) to $6487 (2027-2028)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Varies by position and category
2nd Year compensation shown across all positions in Extra Duty Schedule 2024-2025 with incremental increases.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Varies by position and category
3rd Year compensation shown across all positions in Extra Duty Schedule 2024-2025 with incremental increases.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Employees may use up to 3 days per incident for death of immediate family
Employees may use up to three (3) days per incident for leave connected with the death of immediate family.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — School calendar shall consist of not more than 180 teacher responsibility days plus 5 emergency days
The School calendar shall consist of not more than a maximum of 180 teacher responsibility days plus five (5) emergency days. Unused emergency days shall not become work days.
Other
Correspondence Acknowledgment Time — Written correspondence from staff to administrator acknowledged within 2 working days of receipt
Written correspondence from staff members to an administrator shall be acknowledged within two (2) working days of receipt by the addressee.
Other
Correspondence Response Time — Written correspondence for which reply is sought shall be responded to within 10 days of receipt
Written correspondence for which a reply is sought shall be responded to within ten (10) days of receipt by the addressee.
Other
Dues Deduction — Continual authorization with annual revocation window September 1-15; deducted as 1/18 per pay period over 18 pay periods September 10 to May 25
The Board shall deduct one-eighteenth (1/18) of such dues from the regular salary check of the bargaining unit member each pay period for 18 pay periods beginning September 10 and ending May 25 of each year.
Other
Early Bird Class Compensation — Teacher of early bird class may be compensated at rate of 1/7 of yearly salary in addition to regular work day
The teacher of an early bird class may teach this class in addition to the regular teacher work day and will be compensated at the rate of one seventh (1/7) of his/her yearly salary
Leave
Early Retirement Incentive Minimum Service Years — Minimum 5 years full-time service to be eligible for early retirement incentive
The teacher must have a minimum of five (5) years of full-time service in the District as a certified/licensed teacher.
Compensation
Early Retirement One Year Plan Increase Pct — One year early retirement plan: 6% increase in final year
for the final year of employment the employee's TRS creditable earnings shall be increased by six percent (6%) over the employee's TRS creditable earnings for the prior year of employment.
Compensation
Early Retirement Three Year Plan Increase Yr1 Pct — Three year early retirement plan: 6% increase first year
for the final three (3) years of employment the employee's TRS creditable earnings shall be increased by six percent (6%) the first year, five percent (5%) the second year, and five percent (5%) the third year
Compensation
Early Retirement Three Year Plan Increase Yr2 Pct — Three year early retirement plan: 5% increase second year
for the final three (3) years of employment the employee's TRS creditable earnings shall be increased by six percent (6%) the first year, five percent (5%) the second year, and five percent (5%) the third year
Compensation
Early Retirement Three Year Plan Increase Yr3 Pct — Three year early retirement plan: 5% increase third year
for the final three (3) years of employment the employee's TRS creditable earnings shall be increased by six percent (6%) the first year, five percent (5%) the second year, and five percent (5%) the third year
Compensation
Early Retirement Two Year Plan Increase Yr1 Pct — Two year early retirement plan: 6% increase first year
for the final two (2) years of employment the employee's TRS creditable earnings shall be increased by six percent (6%) the first year, five percent (5%) the second year
Compensation
Early Retirement Two Year Plan Increase Yr2 Pct — Two year early retirement plan: 5% increase second year
for the final two (2) years of employment the employee's TRS creditable earnings shall be increased by six percent (6%) the first year, five percent (5%) the second year
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Non-tenured teachers evaluated each year with minimum three observations
Non-tenured teachers shall be subject to the evaluation process each year. For each non-tenured teacher, a minimum of three observations shall be required each school year, of which two must be formal observations.
Compensation
Expense Meal Reimbursement Breakfast — Breakfast reimbursement maximum $8.00
Breakfast: $8.00
Compensation
Expense Meal Reimbursement Dinner — Dinner reimbursement maximum $20.00
Dinner: $20.00
Compensation
Expense Meal Reimbursement Lunch — Lunch reimbursement maximum $12.00
Lunch: $12.00
Other
File Review Reproduction Cost — Teacher may reproduce personnel file material at 10 cents per page in presence of administrator
The teacher shall have the right to review and reproduce, at 10 cents per page, any material in his personnel file in the presence of an administrator.
Insurance
Fmla Combined Leave — Teachers entitled to 12 weeks of combined leave in any fiscal year under FMLA
Teachers will be entitled to twelve (12) weeks of combined leave in any fiscal year.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three formal steps: informal to supervisor, superintendent appeal, arbitration
Step (a) grievance to immediately involved supervisor within 15 days. Step (b) if not resolved, appeal to superintendent within 15 days. Step (c) if not satisfied, submit to Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services for binding arbitration within 30 days.
Insurance
Health Insurance Reference — Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 covers all employees in bargaining unit for family medical leave
All employees in the Bargaining Unit will be covered by all provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. Family-Medical Leave will be available to an employee as defined by law
Insurance
Health Single Premium — $890 per month for 2026-2027 school year
For the 2026-2027 school year, the Board will pay $890 per month toward the annual cost of the single premium medical insurance coverage available through the District's insurance carrier for each eligible full time employee.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — All staff shall have an unassigned preparation period of no less than 210 minutes per week
All staff shall have an unassigned preparation period based on no less than 210 minutes per week. Whenever possible preparation periods shall be scheduled in blocks of no less than thirty (30) minutes.
Insurance
Insurance — Group term life insurance of $20,000 per teacher
The Board of Education will provide and pay for a group term life insurance policy for each teacher in the district in the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000).
Other
Involuntary Transfer Pool Deadline — Involuntarily transferred employees may request placement in transfer pool by March 1 of year following transfer
Employees so transferred will be placed in an involuntary transfer pool if they so request in writing by March 1 of the year following their transfer.
Leave
Leave Of Absence Max Duration — Leaves of absence without pay not more than 1 year may be granted to tenured teachers
Leaves of absence without pay for not more than one (1) year may be granted to tenured teachers according to the following conditions
Leave
Leave Of Absence Notice Months — Written requests for leaves of absence without pay require at least 2 months notice
Written requests for leaves of absence without pay should be made at least two (2)months before leave is desired, subject to approval by the Board.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — MS+32 Step 30 maximum salary 2027-2028
Step 30 MS+32: 89605
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $47,979
Step 0, MS+0 column: 47979
Compensation
Mileage Reimbursement Rate — Reimbursement at IRS rate established by August 1 based on previous tax year
be reimbursed for all such required travel at the IRS rate established by August 1 based on previous tax year for all driving done between arrival at the first location and release from the last location of his/her workday.
Other
Notice Of Assignment — Teachers shall receive written notice of assignments no later than 60 days preceding start of school year
Teachers shall be given written notice of their tentative teaching assignments, including grade level, subject area(s) and building for the forthcoming school year no later than sixty (60) days preceding the first day
Other
Notice Salary And Credit Hours — Notice of current salary and credit hours provided no later than September 1 or closest school day; transcripts due by August 25
No later than September 1st or the closest school day to that date, each teacher will be given written notice of his/her current salary and the number of recognized hours he/she has accrued for credit on the salary schedule.
Other
Notice Sick Leave Accumulation — Notice of accumulated sick leave provided no later than September 1 or closest school day
No later than September 1st or the closest school day to that date, each teacher shall receive written notice of his/her accumulated sick leave.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — $40.00 per hour
Teachers assigned by the administration to additional instructional time shall be paid $40.00 per hour. Thirty (30) minutes or less will be paid half of the respective hourly amount.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 14 days annually for Association Leave
Association will be granted 14 days annually. By mutual agreement of the Superintendent and the Association President, up to three additional days may be granted in special circumstances.
Other
Preparation Time Weekly — At least 210 minutes per week in blocks of no less than 30 minutes
All staff shall have an unassigned preparation period based on no less than 210 minutes per week. Whenever possible preparation periods shall be scheduled in blocks of no less than thirty (30) minutes.
Other
Retirement Incentive Offered — Early retirement incentive plan available with conditions
The calculation of the retirement incentive presumes that during the year(s) in which the teacher is receiving the retirement incentive, the teacher will be providing the same level of service as provided in the base year used in the calculation.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — 9.0% of gross salary
The Board of Education agrees to pay to the Teacher Retirement System out of each teacher's gross salary, the required percentage (9.0 %) of such figure directly to the Teachers Retirement System, the purpose of such contribution being to tax shelter for the teacher this amount of the teacher's gross.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers Retirement System)
The Board of Education agrees to pay to the Teacher Retirement System out of each teacher's gross salary, the required percentage (9.0 %) of such figure directly to the Teachers Retirement System.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Ten salary lanes: BS+0, BS+8, BS+16, BS+24, MS+0, MS+8, MS+16, MS+24, MS+32
2027-2028 Salary table with lanes: BS+0, BS+8, BS+16, BS+24, MS+0, MS+8, MS+16, MS+24, MS+32
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 31 steps in salary schedule (steps 0-30)
Salary table shows steps 0 through 30 for all lanes
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Leave may be granted for advanced study, educationally related travel, military service, maternity, and other reasons acceptable to the Board
Leaves may be granted for: Advanced study leading to a degree in an approved university; Educationally related travel if the applicant provides an itinerary and an explanation of how such travel will improve the educational program; Military service; Maternity; Other reasons acceptable to the Board.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Maximum accumulation of 340 days for teachers employed before July 1, 2014; teachers employed after receive 12 days annually capped at no increase with service
If the teacher does not use the full amount of annual leave allowed, the unused days shall accumulate to a maximum of three hundred forty (340) days
Other
Sick Leave Stipend Max — Maximum post-retirement sick leave stipend payout is $2,500 (50 days at $50/day)
This stipend is capped at a maximum of (50) days, for a total maximum payout of $2,500.
Other
Sick Leave Stipend Payment Window — Stipend paid after June 30 but before August 30 of calendar year in which teacher retires
Payment Window: The stipend will be paid after June 30th, but before August 30th of the calendar year in which the teacher retires.
Other
Sick Leave Stipend Rate — Upon retirement, post-retirement sick leave stipend paid at rate of $50 per day
The rate of pay per eligible day is $50. This stipend is capped at a maximum of (50) days, for a total maximum payout of $2,500.
Other
Sick Leave Stipend Service Requirement — To qualify for post-retirement sick leave stipend, teacher must have minimum 10 years continuous service
To qualify, the teacher must have a minimum of 10 years of continuous service within the District and have submitted an irrevocable letter of retirement