Other
Academic Freedom — Teachers have academic freedom to discuss and present materials related to academic discipline aligned with district curriculum
Teachers shall have academic freedom and no arbitrary limitations shall be placed upon study, investigation, presentation, and interpretation of facts and ideas.
Compensation
Additional Hours Premium — Additional hours will be paid at $2.00 above the employee's current rate of pay up to 40 hours a week
Additional hours are defined as work beyond a Food Service employee's regularly scheduled day. Additional hours will be paid at $2.00 above the employee's current rate of pay up to 40 hours a week.
Compensation
Additional Periods Overload — pro-rated per-diem overload
in a situation where the Fine Arts Coordinator is needed to teach additional periods, they will be paid those periods as a pro-rated per-diem overload.
Grievance
Administrator Failure Allows Next Step — Failure of administrator to act within time limits allows grievant or Union to proceed to next step
The failure of an administrator to act within the time limits set forth herein shall allow the grievant or Union to proceed to the next step of the procedure.
Workday
Advance Notice Personal Day Overtime — Five working days advance notice for personal or sick day absence allows regular employee use on overtime basis
If five working days advance notice is given for a personal day or sick day absence, a regular employee can be used on an overtime basis.
Other
After Hours Emergency Calls — Director of Operations handles after hours emergency calls from police/fire; determines which staff member best equipped to respond
After hours emergency calls from the police or fire department will be taken by the Director of Operations or his/her designee. The Director of Operations will determine which staff member (day custodian or maintenance on-call staff) are best equipped to deal with the emergency.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — No strike provision; no lockout provision; commitment to labor relations
Neither the Union, its officers, nor any of its members shall engage in, encourage or otherwise participate in any work stoppage, or strike the District during the term of this Agreement. The Board agrees that during the term of this Agreement the Board will not lock out workers.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA-0 Step 27-36 2023-2024
2023-2024 Certified Staff Salary Schedule: BA-0 Steps 27-36 = $73,686 (hold harmless)
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — LPN hourly wage at year 1 of service, 2023-24 contract year
LPN staff will receive the hourly wage reflected in the chart below based on years of service and contract year. 2023-24 Year 1: $26.50
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 2% salary increase across lanes and 1.5% increase per step
a 2% salary increase across lanes and a 1.5% increase per step. All other certified educators (falling in the rows highlighted gray, including those in the retirement pipeline) receive a one-time non-compounding bonus totalling $1,000
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4% increase on the new, modified salary schedule
For the 27-28 school year, we would provide the previously negotiated 4% increase on the new, modified salary schedule.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4% increase for 2027-28
APPENDIX A shows 4% increases each year for 3 years: 2025-26, 2026-27, 2027-28.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Holidays observed include Labor Day, November Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Fourth of July with conditions
The following holidays shall be observed, with pay, at the regular rate unless otherwise specified: Labor Day, November Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Fourth of July.
Other
Bidding General Session Date — General bid process on third Saturday of May starting in 2020, then annually thereafter
The Board of Education shall extend bidding rights with a general bid session on the third Saturday in May 2020. Thereafter, the general bid process will occur on the third Saturday of May proceeding the ratification of a new contract.
Other
Bullying Harassment Prohibited — Harassing and/or bullying behavior will not be tolerated
Harassing and/or bullying behavior will not be tolerated.
Other
Cell Phones Policy — Cell phones to be turned off and placed in lockers during work time; Central Kitchen Supervisor provided district cell phone
Cell phones are to be turned off and placed in lockers during the work time. The district will provide the Central Kitchen Supervisor with a cell phone to conduct District business.
Workday
Central Kitchen Manager Hours — Central Kitchen Manager 8 hours
A. Central Kitchen Manager 8 hours B. Kitchen Supervisor 7 hours C. Cooks 6.5 hours D. Kitchen Assistant 3 - 6.5 hours E. Dishwasher 4 hours
Workday
Central Kitchen Start Prep Days — GHS Central Kitchen staff will report to work 4 days prior to the first day of student attendance
The GHS Central Kitchen staff will report to work 4 days prior to the first day of student attendance. On day one at the beginning of the year, all Central Kitchen staff will work 7 hours.
Other
Certification Costs Covered — District covers all costs for required certifications
All workers who are required to hold certificates for their specific positions will have those costs covered by the District.
Other
Classroom Preparation Time — Teachers allowed to use assigned classrooms for preparation period with no students present when possible
When possible, as determined by the building principal, Teachers will be allowed to use their assigned classrooms for their preparation period with no students present.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Workers shall not be required to work on legal holidays that are non-school days as established by the Board of Education and specified in the annual school calendar.
Workers shall not be required to work on legal holidays that are non-school days as established by the Board of Education and specified in the annual school calendar.
Other
Contract Duration — Agreement effective August 01, 2023 to July 31, 2028
AUGUST 01, 2023 TO JULY 31, 2028
Other
Contract Term Dates — Contract effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027
July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027
Other
Contract Year — The contract year is July 1 to June 30
The contract year is July 1 to June 30.
Workday
Cooks Hours — Cooks 6.5 hours
A. Central Kitchen Manager 8 hours B. Kitchen Supervisor 7 hours C. Cooks 6.5 hours D. Kitchen Assistant 3 - 6.5 hours E. Dishwasher 4 hours
Other
Court Appearance Protection — Employee does not lose wages or leave for court appearances not exceeding five consecutive school days
If an employee is subpoenaed to appear in court cases and the Board is not the plaintiff or defendant insofar as that Employee is concerned, the Employee shall not lose wages or accumulative leave as a result of time away provided such appearances do not exceed five (5) consecutive school days.
Other
Custodian Bidding Frequency — Custodians may transfer one time per fiscal year
Custodians may only transfer one (1) time per fiscal year.
Other
Custodian Duties General — Custodian responsible for general appearance and cleanliness including sweeping, dusting, window washing, snow shoveling, yard cleanup, minor repairs
The custodian shall be responsible for the general appearance and neatness of the school property. They will perform the following duties: sweeping and cleaning of floors, dusting, washing of windows, shoveling of snow, keeping the school yard clear of paper and debris, minor repairs and other closely related duties.
Other
Custodian No Major Repairs — Custodian not expected to make major electrical, plumbing, carpentry repairs or glazing work requiring skilled craftsman
No custodian shall be expected to make a major electrical, plumbing or carpentry repair or replacements. They will not be expected to perform any painting other than in line with cleanliness or painting that can be readily classified as touch up.
Workday
Custodian Security Checks Duty — Day custodian or most senior volunteer custodian required to make security checks on all non-working days
The day custodian, or if declined by the day custodian, the most senior custodian in the building, who volunteers, shall be required to make a security check in the AM of his/her building on all non-working days, including weekends and legal holidays.
Other
Custodians No Student Supervision — Custodians will not be assigned to directly supervise students
Custodians will not be assigned to directly supervise students.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board shall contribute seventy dollars ($70) toward annual premium for vision and/or dental insurance
The Board shall contribute seventy dollars ($70) toward the annual premium for each Employee who elects to participate in a Board selected vision and/or dental insurance program.
Other
Discipline Meeting Representation — If meeting becomes disciplinary in nature, employee may have GEA representative present; either party may reschedule
If a meeting is held with the intent to discipline or if at any time during a meeting between an employee and administrator it becomes disciplinary in nature, then the Employee may, if he or she so desires, have a GEA representative present. Either party has the right to stop a meeting and reschedule.
Other
Discipline No Penalization — Employees not penalized solely for number of student discipline issues referred throughout year
Employees shall not be penalized solely for the number of student discipline issues referred throughout the year.
Workday
Dishwasher Hours — Dishwasher 4 hours
A. Central Kitchen Manager 8 hours B. Kitchen Supervisor 7 hours C. Cooks 6.5 hours D. Kitchen Assistant 3 - 6.5 hours E. Dishwasher 4 hours
Other
Dress Code Clothing Allowance — Workers may elect to receive $100 in lieu of shirts for work clothing
New shirts will be furnished within the first 20 days of service. Workers may elect to receive $100 in lieu of shirts. The $100 will be used to purchase other work clothing compatible with the guidelines.
Other
Dress Code Uniform Allowance — Board provides five (5) school spirit t-shirt type shirts annually to all food service workers; workers may elect $60 allowance in lieu of shirts
The Board of Education shall provide five (5) school spirit t-shirt type shirts to all food service workers with the exception of the nontime helpers, on a renewal basis each year. Workers may elect to receive $60.00 in lieu of shirts. The $60.00 will be used to purchase other work clothing compatible with the guidelines.
Other
Dress Code Uniforms Provided — The Board of Education shall provide five (5) school spirit t-shirt type shirts to all food service workers on a renewal basis each year
The Board of Education shall provide five (5) school spirit t-shirt type shirts to all food service workers with the exception of the noontime helpers, on a renewal basis each year.
Other
Dues Deduction — Dues deducted equally over twenty-two (22) semi-monthly pay periods beginning with the first pay in September
Those employees electing 'payroll deduction' shall have the total amount of dues per employee divided equally and deducted from twenty-two (22) semi-monthly pay periods beginning with the first pay in September.
Other
Emergency School Closure Reassignment — If emergency closure and rest of district remains in session, closed building staff assigned to another school for required hours
If an emergency closure of a school occurs and the rest of the District remains in session, Food Service staff of the closed building will be assigned to another school for their required work hours that day.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Monthly contribution split equally between 15th and 30th pay periods
The monthly contribution will be split equally between the 15th and 30th pay periods.
Other
Equipment Malfunction Reporting — All equipment malfunctions reported to Director of Food Service; Director ensures timely repairs
All equipment malfunctions shall be reported to the Director of Food Service by the appointed person in each kitchen. The Director of Food Service shall provide direction and/or take steps to have equipment repaired in a timely manner.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Annual evaluation cycle for teachers
PERA Joint Committee should meet yearly to review evaluation instrument and submit requested changes by July 1st.
Other
Facility Classroom Use — Teachers assigned home room with desk, chair, phone and computer network access
Every teacher shall be assigned a specific room to serve as their home room. A serviceable desk, chair, phone and computer with network access for the teacher will be provided in the home room.
Leave
Floating Days — 2 full days floating time off for full-time employees on non-school days
Employees are granted floating time off (two full days for full time employees and two half days for part time employees) which can be used on days when students are not in attendance.
Compensation
Free Meal Per Shift — All employees are entitled to a free meal during the shift they work
All employees are entitled to a free meal during the shift they work. If they do not receive a paid break per the contract, employees may take meals to go at the end of their shifts.
Compensation
Free Meal Provision — All employees are entitled to a free meal during the shift they work
All employees are entitled to a free meal during the shift they work. If they do not receive a paid break per the contract, employees may take meals to go at the end of their shifts.
Other
Ghs Dual Credit Courses — District supports GHS dual-credit courses taught by District 205 teachers on campus
The Board declares its support and preference to offering GHS courses on campus taught by 205 teachers. When possible, the Board will ensure dual-credit courses are offered on the GHS campus and taught by District 205 employed teachers.
Other
Grade Determination — Teacher professional responsibility to determine and assign grades unless emergency arises
Unless an emergency arises, it shall be the Teacher's professional responsibility to determine and assign the grade for a student for a class to which the student is assigned.
Grievance
Grievance Definition — Complaint by bargaining unit member alleging violation, misinterpretation or inequitable application of agreement
A 'grievance' is defined to mean a complaint by any member in the bargaining unit wherein there has been an alleged violation, misinterpretation or inequitable application of this agreement.
Other
Grievance Discipline Protection — After two (2) years of full-time continuous employment, non-licensed employee may not be suspended or dismissed without just cause
After two (2) years of full-time continuous employment, no non-licensed employee shall be suspended or dismissed without just cause.
Grievance
Grievance Filing Deadline — Must be filed within 30 days of knowledge of event precipitating alleged contract dispute
A grievance must be filed within 30 days of knowledge of an event that precipitated the alleged contract dispute.
Grievance
Grievance Must Specify Details — Grievance must contain affected individual name(s), location, date, relevant facts, relief requested, and agreement section
Each grievance must contain the name(s) of the individual(s) directly affected by the alleged violation, misinterpretation or misapplication. The grievance must contain the location, date, specific relevant fact, relief requested and the article and section of the Agreement that is alleged to have been violated, misinterpreted or misapplied.
Grievance
Grievance Purpose — Primary purpose is to secure lowest possible level solution to problem
The primary purpose of this procedure is to secure, at the lowest possible level, a solution to the problem.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance process: Step One with Director of Food Service, Step Two with Assistant Superintendent, Step Three with Superintendent
Step One. Grievance filed with Director of Food Service within 15 days. Step Two. Filed with Assistant Superintendent within 10 days. Step Three. Filed with Superintendent within 10 days. If unresolved, proceeds to arbitration.
Grievance
Grievance Witness Limit — No more than three witnesses per specific item; nine witnesses maximum per hearing
Both parties agree that no more than three (3) witnesses shall be called to testify to any specific item and no more than a total of nine (9) witnesses can be called in any grievance hearing.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — District #205 shall provide eligible workers of Local 73 with a copy of the most recent edition of Community Unit School District #205 Health Benefit Plan
District #205 shall provide eligible workers of Local 73 with a copy of the most recent edition of Community Unit School District #205 Health Benefit Plan.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage same as District #205 employees
All SEIU Food Service employees who are regularly scheduled for 30 hours or more each week shall have the same medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, as other District #205 employees.
Other
Hioop Effective Dates — January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024
The Health Insurance Opt Out Program will be in effect from January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024.
Other
Hioop Stipend Discontinuation — Stipend discontinued immediately if outside coverage lapses, employee resigns/is terminated, or employee returns to district plan after qualifying event
If an employee allows outside coverage to lapse, the HIOOP monthly premium stipend will be immediately discontinued. If an employee who participates in the HIOOP resigns or is terminated, the monthly stipend will be discontinued immediately.