Other
Administrative Meetings Annual — Association and Board will meet in months of August, December, and May with at least seven (7) days notice to discuss items of interest
Administration and Association will meet in the months of August, December, and May. Association shall initiate these meetings, giving at least seven (7) days notice of its desire to have a meeting
Other
Agreement Term — Effective 12:00 a.m. on first teacher work day of 2023-24 school term; continues until 11:59:59 p.m. on day preceding first teacher work day of 2029-30 school term
This Agreement shall be effective at 12:00 a.m. on the first teacher work day in the 2023-24 school term and shall continue in effect until 11:59:59 p.m. on the day preceding the first teacher work day for the 2029-2030 school term.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association
Association may submit the grievance to final binding arbitration through the American Arbitration Association which shall act as the Administrator of the proceedings.
Other
Assignment Change Meeting Timeframe — At the written request of the teacher, a meeting will be held within ten (10) working days of notification to discuss reasons for the change with the superintendent or designee
At the written request of the teacher, a meeting will be held within ten (10) working days of such notification to discuss the reasons for the change with the superintendent or designee.
Other
Assignment Change Notice Elementary — Board shall give affected teacher thirty (30) calendar days written notification of a change of assignment of an elementary grade level assignment or an involuntary transfer
When possible, the Board shall give the affected teacher thirty (30) calendar days written notification of a change of assignment of an elementary grade level assignment or an involuntary transfer.
Other
Association Board Communication Meetings — Minimum of two (2) times each school year Association-Board communication meetings
The Administration and Association will meet a minimum of two (2) times each school year. The Association shall initiate these meetings, giving at least seven (7) days notice of its desire to have a meeting and furnishing an agenda of items it wishes to discuss
Grievance
Association Defense Legal — Association agrees to defend legal action against employer at Association's expense through counsel, if employer gives immediate notice and permits Association intervention
In the event of any legal action against the Employer brought in a court or administrative agency because of its compliance with this Article, the Association agrees to defend such action, at the Association's own expense and through counsel, provided: (a) The Employer gives immediate notice of such action in writing to the Association and permits the Association intervention as a party if the school district so desires
Other
Association Dues Deduction Authorization — Association dues deduction authorization remains in effect per its terms; may be revoked by giving fifteen (15) calendar days written notice to the Board
This authorization shall remain in effect according to its terms, provided such may be revoked by giving fifteen (15) calendar days written notice to the Board.
Other
Association Meeting Calendar Dates — Four (4) Association meeting calendar dates per school year; employees attending may leave job without loss of salary if students dismissed
The Superintendent and Association shall agree upon calendar dates for four (4) Association meetings. On said dates, all employees that attend the meetings, may leave the job assignment or for students have been dismissed.
Other
Association Meeting Rights — Superintendent and Association agree upon calendar dates for four (4) Association meetings; employees may leave job assignment after students dismissed without loss of salary
Superintendent and Association shall agree upon calendar dates for four (4) Association meetings. On said dates, all employees that attend the meetings, may leave the job assignment after students have been dismissed
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — 28.56 hourly maximum for Head Cook (2020-2021)
Head Cook HS/Central Salary Range 2020-2021: 10.26 19.41 28.56
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Salary schedules attached as Appendices A, B, C, D, E, and F
The salary schedules each year of the contract are attached as Appendices A, B, C, D, E, and F incorporated into this agreement.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 5.00% for 2023-2024
All hourly employees will be given a $1.50/hour increase on their current hourly wage for the year 2023-2024; then a $1.00/hour increase on their current (2023-2024) hourly wage for 2024-2025; then a $1.00/hour increase on their current (2024-2025) hourly wage for 2025-2026.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 6% salary increase or maximum allowed by TRS without incurring district penalties for years 2-4 of intent to retire notice
My salary shall be increased by 6% or the maximum allowed by TRS without incurring district penalties related to TRS limits for increases, whichever is less, over the prior year's compensation (base salary and fringe benefit amount) for 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 years.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 6% salary increase or maximum allowed by TRS without incurring district penalties for years 2-4 of intent to retire notice
My salary shall be increased by 6% or the maximum allowed by TRS without incurring district penalties related to TRS limits for increases, whichever is less, over the prior year's compensation (base salary and fringe benefit amount) for 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 years.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Five (5) days maximum bereavement leave for immediate family death; two (2) days additional bereavement leave exclusive of sick leave for deaths outside immediate family
Five (5) days is the maximum amount of Bereavement Leave that an employee may utilize from Sick Leave (per occurrence) for 'Immediate family'. Two (2) days of Bereavement Leave per employee, deductible from sick leave, will be granted per year for deaths outside the employee's immediate family
Other
Bulletin Board Use — Association shall have use of a bulletin board in each faculty room of each school, Control kitchen, high school kitchen, and other mutually agreed upon locations
Association shall have the use of a bulletin board in each of the faculty rooms of each school, Control kitchen, high school kitchen, and other mutually agreed upon locations
Compensation
Class Coverage Pay — Teacher paid $30 per period to cover a class during preparation period; $30 per period if doubling up two PE classes
If a teacher is requested by the administration to cover a class during the teacher's preparation period, the teacher will be paid $30.00 per period. If a single teacher is requested to cover an entire class in addition to their regularly scheduled class the teacher will be paid $30.00 per period.
Other
Compensation Discussion Group Composition — Six individuals total: three appointed by BOE, three appointed by KEA
The compensation discussion group will consist of three individuals appointed by the BOE and three individuals appointed by the KEA.
Other
Compensation Structures To Present — Multiple structures including: equal compensation percentages across years of service; unequal compensation percentages across years of service; equal dollar amount increases; merit pay-based structures
At the first meeting, the KEA will present multiple compensation structures that include but are not limited to a) structures with equal compensation percentages across years of service; b) structures with unequal compensation percentages across years of service; c) structures that result in equal dollar amount increases; and d) structures based on or including merit pay.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Teachers hired starting with 2023-2024 school year shall be paid in twenty-four (24) installments
Teachers hired starting with the 2023-2024 school year shall be paid in twenty-four (24) installments. Those hired prior to 2023-2024 school year may remain on twenty (20) pay installments but may not change from twenty-four (24) installments to twenty (20) installments.
Other
Course Reimbursement — District reimburses cost of approved courses prior to enrollment
Should any employee wish to take a course which would be a benefit to the District that employee would also be reimbursed for the cost of the course provided the Superintendent has approved the course prior to the employee's enrollment.
Other
Decision Making Authority — Board and KEA agree to decision-making process placing greater authority and responsibility for education and related decisions within the school itself
The Kildeer 96 School Board and the Kildeer Education Association (KEA) agree to a process of decision-making that will deliberately place greater authority and responsibility for education and related decisions within the school itself.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Individual dental insurance provided; Preventative 75%, Restorative/Major $50 deductible, 80/20 copay, $1,500 annual max, Orthodontics 80/20, $1,500 lifetime max
The Board shall provide individual Dental Insurance for each employee. Preventative Care: 75% Restorative & Major Deductible: $50 Restorative Copay: 80/20 Annual Maximum Benefit/Person: $1,500 Orthodontics Copay: 80/20 Orthodontics Lifetime Max: $1,500
Other
Dues Deduction — Continuous dues deduction authorization from year to year unless revoked in writing; Board remits to Association within ten (10) days following pay period
Authorization shall remain in effect from year to year unless employee revokes said authorization in writing. Board shall remit said deducted dues to the Association within ten (10) days following the pay period for which deduction is made
Other
Dues Deduction Authorization — Authorization for continuous dues deduction; remains in effect year to year unless revoked in writing; Board notified within 5 days of revocation
The authorization shall remain in effect from year to year unless the employee revokes said authorization in writing. New authorization slips will not be required each year. Upon receipt of a revocation, the Board shall notify the president of the Association of the revocation in writing within five (5) days.
Other
Dues Remittance Timeline — All dues deducted by the Board shall be remitted to the Association no later than ten (10) calendar days after such deductions are made
All dues deducted by the Board shall be remitted to the Association no later than ten (10) calendar days after such deductions are made.
Workday
Early Release Days Included — Early release days will be part of the calendar for grades PreK through eight; two of these early release days will be used for parent-teacher conferences
Early release days will be part of the calendar for grades PreK through eight. Two of these early release days will be used for parent-teacher conferences; the remaining days will be planned collaboratively with input from the Professional Learning Team.
Insurance
Electronic Device Insurance — self-insurance pool withholding $25 per device from first paycheck in October for repairs of district-owned Electronic Devices
The District will withhold $25 per device from the first paycheck in October to establish the Electronic Device(s) self insurance pool in the first year of a teacher's employment. Annually, the Electronic Device(s) self-insurance pool will be replenished. The amount required for replenishment will not exceed $25 per device per school year.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee pays approximately 12.25% of total premium (2023/2024)
District $6,193.80 Employee $ 864.12 Total $7,057.92
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Certified Professional Evaluation Plan established and maintained in accordance with Illinois School Code as amended by Performance Evaluation Reform Act of 2010
The parties agree that the teacher evaluation procedures will be set forth in the District's 'Certified Professional Evaluation Plan' which will be established and maintained in accordance with the Illinois School Code as amended by the 'Performance Evaluation Reform Act of 2010.'
Other
Exclusive Bargaining Representative — Board recognizes Kewanee Education Association as sole and exclusive bargaining representative for all full-time and part-time (10 ½+ hours per week) certified and non certified personnel
Board recognizes the Kewanee Education Association as sole and exclusive bargaining representative for all full-time and part-time (10 ½+ hours per week) certified and non certified personnel of District 229, excluding list of administrative positions
Other
Facility Use Rights — Association may use school library, classrooms, cafeteria, duplicators, computers, copiers and staplers upon receiving Administration approval; shall reimburse District for cost of consumable materials used
Association, upon receiving Administration approval, may use the school library, classrooms or cafeteria for Association meetings and may use duplicators, computers, copiers and staplers. Association shall reimburse the District for the cost of any consumable materials used
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: supervisor, superintendent, arbitration
STEP I: Within twenty (20) days of occurrence, present grievance in writing to immediately involved supervisor. STEP II: If unresolved, refer to Superintendent. STEP III: If unresolved at Step II, Association may submit to final binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board will contribute 75% towards the HMO-20 family coverage plan
The Board will contribute 75% towards the HMO-20 family coverage plan. If an employee selects any other family coverage plan, the Board will contribute the equivalent of the single premium for the PPO 750 plan.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — District pays $6,193.80; Employee pays $864.12 for 2023/2024
For 2023/2024 yearly rates would be: District $6,193.80 Employee $ 864.12 Total $7,057.92
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Supervision of students starts no sooner than 15 minutes after staff start time, ends no later than 15 minutes after student dismissal
Supervision of students, except at Lyle School, will start no sooner than fifteen (15) minutes after the staff's starting time and end no later than fifteen (15) minutes after student dismissal.
Other
Involuntary Transfer Explanation Timing — The building administrator shall provide explanation of involuntary transfer at the time of transfer notification
The building administrator, citing the specific reasons and benefits of the involuntary transfer, shall provide an explanation to the teacher. The explanation will be given at the time of transfer notification.
Other
Kea Orientation Hour — KEA allowed 1 hour to speak at new employee orientation
The KEA will be allowed one (1) hour scheduled to speak to employees new to the District on the first day of new employee orientation at the beginning of the school year.
Other
Kea Presentation To Board — KEA will present compensation structure research and discussion summary to Board of Education during public portion of regular board meeting
The KEA will present a summary of the compensation structure research and discussion to the Board of Education during the public portion of a regular Board meeting.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Teachers on Lanes 1-3 may move up to two lanes per year. Teachers on Lane 4 or 5 may only make one horizontal lane change each school year.
Teachers on Lane 4 or 5 may only make one horizontal lane change each school year. Teachers on Lanes 1-3 may move up to two lanes per year.
Insurance
Life Insurance — $10,000 term life insurance for employees with individual/family health insurance
Only those employees who have individual/family health insurance qualify for the $10,000 term life insurance.
Other
Life Of Agreement End — August 15, 2023
This agreement shall be effective commencing August 16, 2020 and shall continue in effect until August 15, 2023.
Other
Life Of Agreement Start — August 16, 2020
This agreement shall be effective commencing August 16, 2020 and shall continue in effect until August 15, 2023.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — MA maximum salary FY23
Base Pay $40,515 for Hire Year 2018-19, Fiscal Year FY23
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MA minimum salary FY20
Base Pay $36,018 for Hire Year 2018-19, Fiscal Year FY20
Other
Mailbox Distribution Rights — Association has right to use employee mailboxes or e-mail for distribution of information to employees; copy of information shall be sent to Superintendent
Association shall have the right to use the employee's mailboxes or e-mail for distribution of information to employees. A copy of said information shall be sent to the Superintendent
Other
Meeting Space Attendance Threshold — Section 2.6(a) shall not apply where more than 15 persons are in attendance unless at least 90% of those in attendance are employees of the Board or members of their immediate family
provided this section does not apply where more than 15 persons are in attendance unless at least 90% of those in attendance are employees of the Board or members of their immediate family.
Other
Meeting Space Use Advance Notice — Association entitled to use appropriate meeting space in school buildings per 24-hour advance written application to building principal
The use of appropriate meeting space in school buildings, where such is available and does not interfere with the education programs, for meetings of the Association pursuant to 24-hour advance written application to the appropriate building principal.
Other
Mou Compensation Discussion Timeline — Compensation discussion meetings no sooner than March 1, 2024, through fall of 2025 if KEA initiates; contract negotiations spring 2026
The BOE agrees to meetings between a BOE-designated compensation discussion group and a KEA-designated compensation discussion group no sooner than March 1, 2024, and through the fall of 2025 if the KEA should decide to initiate such meetings.
Other
Neponset Bus Drivers — Neponset bus drivers bring seniority into Kewanee; previous Neponset routes covered by Neponset drivers; substitutes come from Neponset first, then Kewanee; if unable to find substitute, Kewanee driver allowed to use school vehicle to drive to Neponset.
Bus drivers will bring their seniority into Kewanee. Previous Neponset routes including shuttle runs will be covered by Neponset drivers. Substitutes for Neponset routes will come from Neponset first, followed by Kewanee substitutes.
Other
No Strike — Association agrees neither it nor its members will authorize or take part in any strike during life of agreement
The Association agrees that neither it nor its members will authorize or take part in any strike during the life of this Agreement.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Service recognition lump sum payment of $1,250 per year of full-time service, maximum 35 years
I will receive by the first payroll in October following service separation, a lump sum payment equal to $1,250.00 for each year of full-time service (part-time years will be prorated as such) in District 96 to a maximum of thirty-five (35) years.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr2 — Curriculum & summer writing compensation at $43.00 per hour in 2026-27 school year
In the 2026-27 school year, the rate will raise to $43 an hour.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr3 — Curriculum & summer writing compensation at $45.00 per hour in 2028-29 school year
In the 2028-29 school year, the rate will raise to $45 per hour.
Compensation
Overload Pay — Overload pay at 1/7 of year 1 of teacher's current lane, increased $100 per year of accumulated overload experience with 5 year cap
Overload Pay will be paid at 1/7 of year 1 of the teacher's current lane (ex. BA/BA+8/BA+16/BA+24/MA/MA+15/MA+30) and will be increased $100 per year of teacher's accumulated overload experience with a cap at 5 years.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Twelve paid holidays for 12-month hourly employees
Twelve (12) month employees shall be entitled to the following paid holidays: July 4th, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Columbus Day, Christmas Eve Day, New Year's Eve Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Juneteenth.
Other
Personnel File Review Window — Teacher may place written reactions to personnel file contents within twenty (20) working days of addition of material to file
Each teacher shall have the right, upon request, to review the contents of his/her personnel file and to place therein written reactions to any of its contents, provided such reaction shall be filed within twenty (20) working days of the addition of material to the teacher's personnel file.
Other
Pro Rata Benefits — Teachers employed less than full time shall receive all economic benefits on a pro rata basis
Teachers employed less than full time shall receive all economic benefits on a pro rata basis.
Workday
Reporting Release Days — Teachers will be released from Tuesday meetings three times per year to work on reporting
Teachers will be released from Tuesday meetings three times per year to work on reporting. These dates will be collaboratively established between the building administration and leadership team at the beginning of the year but no later than the second week of school.