Other
Academic Freedom — Teacher has right to think freely, express openly, hold contrary views, and teach curriculum within professional staff guidelines
The teacher has the right to think freely, to express themself openly and without fear, and to hold views contrary to those of the majority. Within the curriculum developed by the professional staff of the District, the teacher has the right and responsibility to teach subject matter necessary.
Compensation
Additional Time Pay Yr1 — Employment for additional time hourly rate for 2022-2023
A teacher who is employed to work additional time at his regular assignment or other Board approved professional tasks shall be paid at the rate of $30.00 (2022-2023), $31.00 (2023-2024), $32.00 (2024-2025) and $33.00 (2025-2026) per hour for the aforementioned school years.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Arbitrator's decision is binding on both the Board and Council 204
The arbitrator's decision shall be binding on both the Board and Council 204. The arbitrator's authority shall be specifically limited to an interpretation of a specific provision or provisions of this Agreement as applied to the facts of the written grievance involved.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $77,202
2027-2028 Salary Schedule, Step 12, BA column: $77,202
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $57,718 Step 1 Base salary for 2027-2028
Step 1 Base 57,718 in EXTRA-PAY SALARY SCHEDULE SCHOOL YEAR 2027-2028
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Teacher members will be paid at the contracted rate as per Section 3.34 (Non-Instructional Pay) for time spent in committee meetings
The Committee will meet outside of the regular school day and teacher members will be paid at the contracted rate as per Section 3.34 (Non-Instructional Pay) for time spent in committee meetings.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Increase from 2026-27 Step 1 to 2027-28 Step 1
2026-27 Step 1: $19.24; 2027-28 Step 1: $19.82. Calculated increase: 3.02%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Salary increase from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026 approximately 1.75% for BA Step 1
2024-2025: $52,699 (BA Step 1); 2025-2026: $53,621 (BA Step 1)
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to five (5) days for death of family member
In case of death in the immediate family (spouse, child, parent, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law), a teacher may use up to five (5) days with pay and benefits.
Leave
Bereavement Days Parent Spouse Child — 5 days for death of parent, parent-in-law, spouse, child, stepchild, or stepparent
A maximum of five (5) days will be granted upon occurrence of death when the relationship of the deceased to the teacher is that of parent, parent-in-law, spouse, child, stepchild or stepparent.
Leave
Bereavement Days Sibling Grandparent — 3 days for death of sibling, grandparent, or near relative in household
A maximum of three (3) days will be granted upon occurrence of death when the relationship of the deceased to the teacher is that of sister, brother, sister-in law, brother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchild, grandparent, legal guardian, or other near relative residing in the same household.
Other
Central To West Campus Mileage — 3 miles official distance
The official mileage between Central Campus and West Campus is three (3) miles.
Workday
Class Modules — Normal work load assignment shall be five (5) fifty-five (55) minute classes and one-half (27.5 minute) module
The teacher's normal work load assignment shall be five (5) fifty-five (55) minute classes and one-half (27.5 minute) module. Any combination of eleven (11) twenty-seven and one-half (27.5) minute modules of teaching or duty is permissible providing the teacher elects to teach the eleventh module.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 2026-2027 school year continues with 2022-2026 agreement language; 2027-2028 new schedule begins
For the 2026-27 school year, the language found in Section 2.21 (Normal Work Load Assignment) of the 2022-2026 collective bargaining agreement will remain in effect. Beginning with the start of the 2027-28 school year, new schedule implemented.
Other
Contract Duration — Agreement effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028
This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties and concludes collective bargaining for the term beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
Other
Council 204 Dues Deduction — Authorized deduction of Council 204 union dues from paychecks
Upon receipt of a lawfully executed, written authorization from a teacher, the Board agrees to deduct Council 204 dues in regular installments for the term of the Agreement or until such authorization is revoked.
Other
Counselor Load — 350-400 students per counselor
A normal counselor-counselee load shall be 350-400 students.
Other
Deans Staffing 1200 1799 — 3 deans
1200-1799 students: 3 deans
Other
Deans Staffing 1800 2399 — 4 deans
1800-2399 students: 4 deans
Other
Deans Staffing 2400 2999 — 5 deans
2400-2999 students: 5 deans
Other
Deans Staffing 3000 3999 — 6 deans
3000-3999 students: 6 deans
Other
Deans Staffing 601 1199 — 2 deans
601-1199 students: 2 deans
Other
Deans Staffing Less 600 — 1 dean
Less than 600 students: 1 dean
Other
Deans Staffing Over 4000 — 7 deans
Over 4000 students: 7 deans
Insurance
Dental Coverage — 80% usual and customary coverage on basic preventive care; 80% on minor restorative care; 80% on gold restorations, crowns, jackets, prosthetics with $50 deductible; maximum $1,250 per year
The teacher Dental Insurance Policy shall provide the following: (a) an eighty percent (80%) usual and customary coverage on basic preventive care with no deductible; (b) an eighty percent (80%) usual and customary coverage on minor restorative care; (c) an eighty percent (80%) usual and customary coverage on gold restorations, crowns, jackets, and prosthetics with a fifty-dollar ($50) deductible on (b) and (c) combined per person; maximum benefit coverage per person each coverage year of one thousand two-hundred fifty dollars
Compensation
Drivers Education Pay — $50.00 per hour
All teachers employed by District 204 in the Drivers Education program shall be paid at the rate of $50.00 per hour for all duties performed.
Workday
Duty Free Lunch — Every teacher shall have two (2) consecutive duty-free 27.5 minute modules for lunch
Every teacher shall have two (2) consecutive duty free, twenty-seven and one-half (27.5) minute modules for lunch unless otherwise requested by the teacher.
Workday
Duty Free Lunch Minutes — one (1) duty-free thirty (30) minute lunch module
Every Para-Professional employee shall have one (1) duty-free thirty (30) minute lunch module. If an employee is required, in an emergency, to surrender their duty-free lunch and work in lieu thereof, as determined by the supervisor, they shall be given either time off at the end of the day or paid for time worked.
Other
Emergency Days — five (5) days shall be designated as emergency/days, which will be used only in lieu of days lost because of emergency school closing
In addition, five (5) days shall be designated as emergency/days, which will be used only in lieu of days lost because of emergency school closing.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Single HMO: 5% employee contribution
Single HMO: 5% Employee. EE+Children HMO: 8% Employee. EE+Spouse HMO: 9% Employee. Family HMO: 9% Employee.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — School Improvement Days Program Committee will meet at least twice annually to review implementation progress and make recommendations regarding the same
The Committee will meet at least twice annually to review implementation progress and make recommendations regarding the same.
Compensation
Event Worker Pay — Event worker hourly rate for athletic or special events
A teacher who is employed to work additional time at athletic or other special events shall be paid at the rate of twenty-six dollars ($26.00) per hour for the duration of the contract.
Compensation
Event Worker Pay Per Hour — $28.00 per hour for event work
A teacher who is employed to work additional time at athletic or other special events shall be paid at the rate of twenty-eight dollars ($28.00) per hour for the duration of the contract.
Compensation
Experience Credit Maximum — 9 years maximum initial experience credit
At the time of initial employment, credit may be given for a maximum of nine (9) years of teaching and/or military experience.
Other
Faculty Meeting Schedule — 7:20am-11:45am: student schedule; 12:00pm-12:20pm: faculty/academy/program meeting; 12:20am-1:15pm: travel/lunch; 1:15pm-3:15pm: professional development
Regular faculty meetings will generally be held on School Improvement Days. 7:20am–11:45am School Improvement Day Student Schedule; 12:00pm–12:20pm Faculty/Academy/Program Meeting; 12:20am–1:15pm Travel/Lunch; 1:15pm–3:15pm Professional Development
Leave
Fmla Entitlement Weeks — 12 weeks FMLA leave
Eligible Employee will be granted FMLA leave up to a total of twelve (12) weeks for one or more of the following conditions
Other
Fmla Leave — FMLA leave up to 12 weeks per 12-month period for qualifying conditions; 26 weeks for military family member care
Eligible Employee will be granted FMLA leave up to a total of twelve (12) weeks for one or more of the following conditions... FMLA leave shall be extended for up to a total twenty-six (26) weeks per twelve (12) month period to care for a spouse, son, daughter, parent or next of kin who is a covered service member.
Leave
Fmla Military Caregiver Weeks — 26 weeks FMLA leave for military caregiver
FMLA leave shall be extended for up to a total twenty-six (26) weeks per twelve (12) month period to care for a spouse, son, daughter, parent or next of kin who is a covered service member recovering from a serious injury or illness incurred in the line of duty on active duty.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Level One (Building Principal), Level Two (Superintendent), Level Three (Board), Level Four (Arbitration)
Grievances shall be handled in the following manner: Level One with Building Principal; Level Two appeal to Superintendent; Level Three appeal to Board; Level Four appeal to arbitrator if not settled satisfactorily.
Insurance
Health Coverage — Insurance coverage details in Article VII, Section 7.1
Insurance
Health Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee contributes 20% of health insurance premium
Employees electing coverage under the plan selected by the Board will contribute to the cost of such coverage through payroll deduction as follows: Single HMO 20%, Dependent HMO 20%, Single PPO 20%, Dependent PPO 20%, Single HSA 20%, EE+Children HSA 20%, EE+Spouse HSA 20%, EE+Children+Spouse HSA 20%
Insurance
Health Family Premium — $5,000 term group life insurance for spouse at no cost to employee
All full-time Para-Professionals shall also be provided a five thousand dollar ($5,000) term group life insurance policy at no cost to the employee for their spouse and a two thousand five hundred dollar ($2,500) term group life insurance policy for each child.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — 100% of premiums covered by the district for basic vision and dental service insurance
Effective the first day of the first month following the ratification of this Agreement, all full-time Para-Professionals (32.5 hours per week or more) shall be entitled to basic vision and dental service insurance. 100% of the premiums are covered by the district.
Insurance
Income Protection Insurance — Income protection insurance provides 60% of insurable base gross salary (max $1,500/month; 70% when combined with workers' comp, Social Security, pension) with 6-month qualifying period
The Board shall provide for each teacher an income-protection insurance policy with provisions for payment of sixty percent (60%) of insurable base gross salary (maximum of one thousand five hundred dollars [$1,500] per month (seventy percent [70%] when combined with Workman's Compensation, Social Security, and/or teacher pension) to individuals disabled. The policy shall have a six-month qualifying period.
Insurance
Income Protection Insurance Benefit — 60% of base salary, maximum $1,500/month (70% with other benefits)
The Board shall provide for each teacher an income-protection insurance policy with provisions for payment of sixty percent (60%) of insurable base gross salary (maximum of one thousand five hundred dollars [$1,500] per month (seventy percent [70%] when combined with Workman's Compensation, Social Security, and/or teacher pension)
Other
Initial Experience Credit — At initial employment, maximum 9 years of teaching/military experience credit may be given (max 2 years military)
At the time of initial employment, credit may be given for a maximum of nine (9) years of teaching and/or military experience. The teaching experience shall have been in accredited secondary schools and shall be credited on the basis of one (1) year of credit for each year of experience. Not more than two (2) years' credit shall be granted for military service.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — five (5) forty-five (45) minute classes, one 35-minute intervention period (flex time), one-half (22.5 minute) duty and a one-half (22.5 minute) lunch
The teacher's normal work load assignment shall be five (5) forty-five (45) minute classes, one 35-minute intervention period (flex time), one-half (22.5 minute) duty and a one-half (22.5 minute) lunch.
Compensation
Instructional Pay 2026 2027 — $45.00 per hour
Instructional duties performed outside of the regular contract day: $45.00 per hour for the 2026-2027 school year
Compensation
Instructional Pay 2027 2028 — $46.00 per hour
Instructional duties performed outside of the regular contract day: $46.00 per hour for the 2027-2028 school year
Compensation
Instructional Pay 2028 2029 — $47.00 per hour
Instructional duties performed outside of the regular contract day: $47.00 per hour for the 2028-2029 school year
Compensation
Instructional Pay 2029 2030 — $48.00 per hour
Instructional duties performed outside of the regular contract day: $48.00 per hour for the 2029-2030 school year
Other
Internal University Jiu — Joliet Internal University (JIU) established to provide professional development; 9 JIU hours maximum per year for lane advancement; courses offered beyond school day at no charge unless taken for tuition credit
Joliet Township High School District 204 shall establish an Internal University ('JIU') to provide teachers with meaningful, educational experiences germane to their professional assignments, and to create opportunities for teacher advancement on the salary schedule. Only nine (9) hours of JIU credit may be used annually for horizontal lane movement on the salary schedule.
Compensation
Jiu Cooperative Teacher First Credit — 2 credits
Two (2) JIU credits will be awarded for the staff member's first experience as a 'cooperative teacher'.
Compensation
Jiu Cooperative Teacher Subsequent Credit — 1 credit
One (1) JIU credit will be awarded for each subsequent assignment as a 'cooperative teacher'.
Compensation
Jiu Credit Hours Annual — 9 hours maximum per year
Only nine (9) hours of JIU credit may be used annually for horizontal lane movement on the salary schedule.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Newly hired social workers with Bachelor's degree in Social Work from CSWE-accredited program eligible for Advanced Standing within MA+30 column will be initially placed within MA+30 column of salary schedule
Newly hired social workers with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education who are eligible for Advanced Standing within the MA+30 column of the salary schedule.
Rif
Layoff Notice Days — thirty (30) days before the employee is removed or dismissed
In the event of a reduction in force, written notice will be given to the affected employee(s) by regular mail and either by certified mail (return receipt requested) or personal delivery with receipt, at least thirty (30) days before the employee is removed or dismissed.
Other
Library Media Specialists 1000 1999 — 2 library/media specialists per campus
From 1,000 to 1,999: two (2) library/media specialists per campus
Other
Library Media Specialists Over 2000 — 2.5 library/media specialists per campus
Over 2,000: two and one half (2½) library/media specialists per campus
Other
Library Media Specialists Under 999 — 1 library/media specialist per campus
Under 999: one (1) library/media specialist per campus