Grievance
Arbitration Binding — binding arbitration under the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules and the American Arbitration Association
If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance of Step III, the Association may submit the grievance to binding arbitration under the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules and the American Arbitration Association no later than ten (10) days after receiving the Step III grievance response.
Other
Association Building Use — Local Association and representatives have right to use school buildings for Association business; notify principal; reimburse for consumables
6.6 The local Association shall have the right to use school facilities and equipment for local Association business. The Association will notify the building principal prior to use of the building. The Association will reimburse the Board for consumable supplies.
Other
Association Dues Deduction — seventeen (17) paycheck deductions from September through May
Pursuant to authorization, payroll clerk shall deduct dues in seventeen (17) payments beginning in September and ending in May.
Other
Association Facility Use — right to use school buildings and facilities outside work hours for Association business; notification and approval required
Local Association and representatives shall have right to use school buildings outside work hours for Association business and shall notify principal. If building used for other reason, must be with Superintendent approval.
Other
Association Interview Representatives — Up to two bargaining unit teachers representing Association entitled to be present during interview process for potential faculty
6.12 Up to two (2) bargaining unit Teachers, representing the Association, are entitled to be present during the interview process for any potential employee whose daily functions interact with those of the faculty.
Other
Association Rights Bulletin Board — right to post notices on designated bulletin boards; Board shall provide bulletin board near employees' mailbox
Association shall have right to post notices of activities and matters of Association concern on designated bulletin boards. Board shall provide bulletin board near employees' mailbox.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $63,841 for BA/BS Step 21 (2024-2025)
2024-2025 School Year BA/BS Degree Step 21 salary: $63,841
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $43,372 for BA/BS Step 1 (2024-2025)
2024-2025 School Year BA/BS Degree Step 1 salary: $43,372
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Agreement effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022
This agreement will be effective as of July 1, 2019, and shall continue in effect through June 30, 2022.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Step and 3% on each cell for 2023-2024
2023-2024 Step and 3% on each cell, longevity, education credit for teachers eligible for the credit.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Step and 3.5% on each cell for 2024-2025
2024-2025 Step and 3.5% on each cell, longevity, education credit for teachers eligible for the credit.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to two (2) sick days can be used for close friends or family who are not covered as immediate family
The employee may use sick leave days for death in the immediate family. Up to two (2) sick days can be used for close friends or family who are not covered as immediate family. Usage of these sick days must be approved by the Superintendent, and this is non-grievable.
Other
Class Size Max — maximum 28 students per class in grades 1-6; above 28 requires teacher aide
The Board agrees that it will make every effort to split classes in academic classes above kindergarten through grade 6 in the event there is in excess of twenty-eight (28) students in any class.
Compensation
Classroom Materials Reimbursement — maximum $250 reimbursement for classroom materials
The Board will reimburse teachers a maximum of $250 for classroom materials that the teacher has paid for out-of-pocket.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 180 teacher attendance days
The teacher work year will consist of 180 teacher attendance days. Unused emergency days shall not become workdays for teachers.
Compensation
Credit Hours Beyond Degree — $50 per semester hour for credits beyond B.S. or M.S.
Each teacher shall receive $50.00 per semester hour (to 30) for each credit beyond a B.S. or M.S.
Other
Dress Code Policy — Teachers must dress in professional attire during regular workday and school events
All teachers are expected to dress in professional attire during the regular workday and when present at all school sponsored events. Unprofessional dress includes visible body piercing, visible tattoos, shorts above knee, sheer clothing.
Other
Dues Deduction — Dues deducted in 17 payments from September through May
payroll clerk shall deduct dues in seventeen (17) payments beginning in September and ending in May.
Other
Dues Deduction Continuous — Dues deducted in 17 payments from September through May; continuous unless revoked September 1-15
4.2.1 Pursuant to such authorization, the payroll clerk shall deduct dues in seventeen (17) payments beginning in September and ending in May.
Other
Fair Share Agreement — Fair share fees required of non-members; religious objection accommodation with redirect to charitable organization
5.1 Each bargaining unit member...shall join the Association or pay a fair share fee...5.6 The obligation to pay a fair share fee will not apply to any Employee who...objects to the payment of a fair share fee to the Association...the Association will make payment on behalf of the Employee to a mutually agreeable non-religious charitable
Other
First Notice Interview — bargaining unit member with proficient rating entitled to first notice and interview for open teaching or administration position within district
Any bargaining unit member who applies for and received at least proficient rating on last evaluation entitled to receive first notice and interview for any teaching or administration position open within Joppa-Maple Grove District #38.
Other
Graduation Attendance — All teachers expected to attend both junior and senior high graduation ceremonies
All teachers are expected to attend both the junior high and senior high graduation ceremonies each year.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step I (supervisor), Step II (superintendent), Step III (Board), Step IV (binding arbitration)
The employee or the Association may present the grievance in writing to the immediately involved supervisor (Step I). If the grievance is not resolved at Step I, then the Association may refer the grievance to the superintendent (Step II). If the grievance is not resolved at Step II, then the Association may Refer the grievance to the Board (Step III). If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance of Step III, the Association may submit the
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board shall pay 50% of the cost of the plan for family health insurance coverage
The Board shall pay 80% of the cost of the plan for a single health insurance coverage or 50% of the cost of the plan for family health insurance coverage for the Board selected plan.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board shall pay 80% of the cost of the plan for single health insurance coverage
The Board shall pay 80% of the cost of the plan for a single health insurance coverage or 50% of the cost of the plan for family health insurance coverage for the Board selected plan.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — District will provide a 403(b) Plan for employees' voluntary contributions toward retirement
The District will provide a 403(b) Plan for its employees' voluntary contributions toward retirement. The administrative costs charged by the outside administrative vendor for the 403(b) Plan will be charged to the individual employees participating in the 403(b) Plan.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Regular school day shall not exceed 7 hours 30 minutes; in-service days workday is 6.5 hours
The regular school day shall not exceed 7 hours 30 minutes except when the leaving of the buses is delayed beyond the control of the Board. On in-service days, the teacher workday will be 6.5 hours.
Other
Interview Representation — up to two (2) bargaining unit teachers representing Association entitled to be present during interview process
Up to two (2) bargaining unit Teachers, representing Association, are entitled to be present during interview process for potential employee whose daily functions interact with those of faculty. Interviews limited to Superintendents, Principals, Aides, Grant Funded Employees, Faculty.
Compensation
Life Insurance Premium — $25,000 life insurance premium paid 100% by Board
The Board will pay 100% of a $25,000 life insurance premium for each teacher.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $72,769 for MA/MS Step 23 (2024-2025)
2024-2025 School Year MA/MS Degree Step 23 salary: $72,769
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $44,688 for MA/MS Step 1 (2024-2025)
2024-2025 School Year MA/MS Degree Step 1 salary: $44,688
Compensation
Mileage Reimbursement Rate — current IRS rate per mile
Mileage for travel required of employees will be reimbursed at the current IRS rate per mile, as authorized by the superintendent or principal.
Other
No Reprisals — no reprisals against employees for grievance participation
No reprisals shall be taken by Board or administration against any employee because of employee's participation in grievance.
Other
No Strike Clause — Association agrees not to engage in strike or concerted work slowdown during agreement period
During the period of this agreement the Association agrees that it will not engage in a strike or a concerted work slowdown.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — In-house teacher substitutes paid $25.00 per class period
In-house teacher substitutes will be paid $25.00 per class period when covering for another teacher due to documented leave.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Two (2) days credited at beginning of each school year for personal business
At the beginning of each school year, each employee shall be credited with two (2) days to be used for personal business and may accumulate to five (5) if unused.
Other
Planning Time Grade 712 — minimum 43-minute planning block daily for grades 7-12
All teachers will have planning time scheduled within the regular school day. This planning time shall consist of a minimum of one forty-three minute block daily for teachers in grades 7-12.
Other
Planning Time Grade K6 — minimum 40-minute planning block daily for grades K-6
and a minimum of one forty minute block daily for teachers in grades K-6. The Pre-K teacher shall receive a minimum of 200 minutes planning time, which may be in a weekly block.
Other
Pre Retirement Period 2009 — 1-year pre-retirement period for 2009 retirement date
Employees indicating a retirement date of 2009, 2010, 2011, or 2012. Employees indicating a retirement date in 2009 will have a pre-retirement period of 1 year.
Other
Pre Retirement Period 2010 — 2-year pre-retirement period for 2010 retirement date
Employees indicating retirement in 2010 will have a pre-retirement period of 2 years.
Other
Pre Retirement Period 2011 — 3-year pre-retirement period for 2011 retirement date
Employees indicating retirement in 2011 will have a pre-retirement period of 3 years.
Other
Pre Retirement Period 2012 — 4-year pre-retirement period for 2012 retirement date
Employees indicating retirement in 2012 will have a pre-retirement period of 4 years.
Other
Professional Development Days — three (3) days for professional/job performance business
At the beginning of each school year, the employee shall be granted up to three (3) days for professional/job performance business. Professional/job performance days may be used only for educational purposes.
Other
Released Time Grievance — employee and Association representative released without loss of pay or benefits for grievance meeting or hearing
Should meeting or hearing of any grievance require that employee or Association representative be released from regular assignment, shall be released without loss of pay or benefits.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board will contribute 100% toward the cost of teacher's TRS contributions
The Board will contribute 100% toward the cost of teacher's TRS contributions. The Board will pay/tax shelter 100% of TRS.
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
The Board shall recognize the service of full-time teachers who have completed at least fifteen (15) years of full time credible service to Joppa-Maple Grove #38 immediately preceding retirement and who are eligible to receive regular retirement pension benefits through the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System.
Other
Rif No Position Reduction — Board agrees not to create positions or scheduling assignments for purpose of reducing (laying off) more senior teachers
7.8 The Board agrees not to make a position or scheduling assignment for the purpose of reducing (laying off) a more senior teacher.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — recall rights consistent with Illinois School Code, 105 ILCS 5/24-12(b)
Teachers who have been honorably dismissed under a reduction in force shall have recall rights consistent with the Illinois School Code, 105 ILCS 5/24-12(b). Recall is based on the following order: RIF Group 4 (most senior), RIF Group 3, RIF Group 2 (highest average performance ratings), RIF Group 1 (no recall rights).
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — BA/BS Degree and MA/MS Degree
Salary schedules show two lanes: BA/BS Degree and MA/MS Degree with corresponding salary values.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 23 salary steps for MA/MS degree
Teacher Salary Schedule 2024-2025 School Year shows 23 steps for MA/MS Degree holders.
Other
Seniority Acquisition 120 Days — One year of seniority acquired for each year of full-time continuous employment if employed 120+ days; less than 120 days on pro rata basis
7.2 A teacher shall acquire one year of seniority for each year of full-time continuous employment in the District provided he/she has been employed for 120 days or more. Less than 120 days shall be calculated on a pro rata basis.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — fifteen days sick leave
At the beginning of each school year, each employee shall be credited with fifteen (15) days sick leave, the unused portion of which shall accumulate from year to year up to 340.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — maximum accumulation of 340 days
At the beginning of each school year, each employee shall be credited with fifteen (15) days sick leave, the unused portion of which shall accumulate from year to year up to 340.
Compensation
Sick Leave Payout — paid 75% of substitute pay for each day over the maximum number of days (340) earned but not used
Employee will be paid 75% of substitute pay for each day over the maximum number of days (340) they have earned but not used upon
Other
Signature Receipt Only — employee signature on document indicates only receipt of copy, not agreement or disagreement
Employee's signature on document, unless otherwise noted, indicates only that they have received copy and does not indicate agreement or disagreement.
Compensation
Step Increase — In-house teacher substitutes paid $20 per class period when covering for another teacher
In-house teacher substitutes will be paid $20 per class period when covering for another teacher due to documented leave.
Compensation
Summer School Hourly Rate — $20 per hour of instruction for Summer School Program
The teacher(s) will be paid $20.00 per hour of instruction.
Other
Trs Creditable Earnings Limit — TRS creditable earnings shall not increase more than 6% per year when employee receives retirement benefits
A teacher's TRS creditable earnings shall not increase more than 6% per year in any year the employee receives retirement benefits and such increase shall not exceed 6% resulting in the District being penalized.
Retirement
Trs Tier — Not specified in these pages; assumes applicable tier