Other
Adverse Criticism Procedure — Three-step procedure for adverse criticism complaints: informal resolution, dialogue, then Board review
Step 1: Principal or Superintendent attempt informal resolution. Step 2: If unsuccessful, attempt dialogue with teacher/parent. Step 3: If unsuccessful, Board reviews written complaint at next regular meeting.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available after Step 3 if grievance unresolved within 20 working days
If the grievance has not been satisfactorily resolved at Step 3 of the grievance procedure, upon request of the Union within twenty (20) working days from the date of the Board response at Step 3, the Board shall follow the rules of procedure for selection of any arbitrator.
Other
Attendance Bonus — Attendance Bonus
Attendance Bonus $250
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA maximum salary step 21 for 2025-2026
BA step 21: $58,682 (2025-2026 salary schedule)
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BA minimum salary step 1 for 2025-2026
BA step 1: $40,898 (2025-2026 salary schedule)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 6% raise on 2024-2025 salary for 2025-2026 school year
Teachers will receive a 6% raise on their 2024-2025 salary for the 2025-2026 school year.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 5% raise on 2025-2026 salary for 2026-2027 school year
For 2026-2027 school year, teachers will receive a 5% raise on their 2025-2026 salary.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4% raise on 2026-2027 salary for 2027-2028 school year
Teachers will receive a 4% raise on the 2026-2027 salary for the 2027-2028 school year.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Two days granted upon death of immediate family member
Upon the death of an immediate family member, the Administration shall grant a two (2) day leave. Additional bereavement days not to exceed three (3) days may be taken.
Other
Building Departure — With prior permission, teachers may leave building during non-teaching periods if administration notified
With prior permission of the administration, teachers may leave the building during their non-teaching periods. If the administration is not present, the teacher shall notify the office.
Other
Class Interruptions — Classroom interruptions, including phone calls for students, should be kept to a minimum
Classroom interruptions, including phone calls for students, should be kept to a minimum.
Workday
Class Size Grades 3 12 — Attempt to keep ratio of pupils to classroom teachers in grades 3-12 not to exceed 28:1
The ratio of pupils to classroom teachers in grades 3-12 not to exceed 28:1 if the Board fails to respond within the prescribed time limits.
Workday
Class Size Grades K 2 — Attempt to keep ratio of pupils to classroom teachers in K-2 not to exceed 25:1
The Board will make every attempt to keep the ratio of pupils to classroom teachers in grades K-2 not to exceed 25 to 1.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 174 pupil attendance days, 4 institute days, 2 parent-teacher conference days
The teacher work year shall consist of 174 pupil attendance days, four (4) institute days, and two (2) parent-teacher conference days.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental coverage referenced as part of group health and life insurance plan
Part-time teachers shall be compensated on a pro-rata basis and if eligible under the rules of the insurance carrier, shall be entitled to participate in the District's group health and life insurance plan.
Other
Driver Education Hourly — Driver Education hourly rate
Driver Education $23.07/hr
Other
Duty Free Lunch — Duty-free lunch period not less than 30 minutes
A duty-free lunch period not less than thirty (30) minutes, shall be provided each teacher.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Individual employee contributes 5% of health insurance deductible
The individual employee will pay the first 50% of the individual deductible while the Board/District will reimburse the remaining 50% of the deductible.
Other
Equipment Facilities Fee — Yearly fee of thirty dollars for use of school and central office duplicating equipment
Local 604 shall have the use of school and central office duplicating equipment and facilities for the conduct of its business. The Union shall pay a yearly fee of thirty dollars ($30.00).
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Teachers evaluated in accordance with IL School Code and IL Administrative Code Part 50
The District shall conduct Teacher evaluations in accordance with IL School Code (105 ILCS 5/24A) and Title 23 of the IL Administrative Code Part 50.
Other
Extra Curricular Duties — Qualified teachers given first consideration for extra-curricular assignments subject to board decision on voluntary basis
Qualified teachers shall be given first consideration for all extra-curricular assignments subject to board decision. All coaching extra-curricular activities shall be filled on a voluntary basis only.
Other
Extra Duty Pay Per Day — Extra Duty Pay per day per extra duty
Extra Duty Pay $10.72 per day per extra duty (ex. breakfast, lunch or bus duty)
Other
Faculty Meetings — No more than one faculty meeting per month lasting no later than 3:45pm
Teachers will be required to attend no more than one (1) faculty meeting a month lasting no later than 3:45pm. Teachers will be given at least a week's notice prior to meeting.
Leave
Fmla Leave — FMLA leave for birth, adoption, foster care, serious health condition, or military-related reasons
Full-time teachers who have been employed 12 months and worked 1,250 hours shall be eligible for medical/family leave per FMLA. Leave available: birth of child, placement for adoption/foster care, serious health condition, treatment of serious health condition.
Leave
Fmla Notice Requirement — 30 days notice required before foreseeable FMLA leave
A teacher shall provide thirty (30) days' notice to the Superintendent before a foreseeable FMLA leave is to begin.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: Step 1 with supervisor, Step 2 with Superintendent, Step 3 with Board
Step 1: Within 15 working days present problem to immediate supervisor. Step 2: If unresolved, reduce to writing and present to Superintendent. Step 3: If unresolved, submit to Board of Education.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays 95% of health insurance premium cost
The Board of Education shall pay ninety-five percent (95%) per year toward the cost of an individual teacher's health insurance premium.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Regular school day from 8:00 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.
The regular school day for teachers shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 3:25p.m.
Other
Internal Substitute Hourly — Internal Substitute hourly rate
Internal Substitute $17.82/hr
Other
Internal Substitution — Internal substitution limited to scheduled planning periods; salary per Appendix B paid monthly
Internal substitution will be limited to those periods when the substituting teacher has a scheduled planning period, when asked. The teachers shall be paid the amount shown in Appendix B for each period.
Other
Keys Or Fobs — Each teacher provided with keys or fobs necessary for access to building, rooms, and copy machine
Each teacher shall be provided with keys or fobs necessary for access to the building, assigned rooms, and copy machine.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Lane advancement permitted; teachers may progress across salary columns with additional education credits
Teacher Salary Schedule shows eight lanes: B.S., B.S.+9, B.S.+18, B.S.+27, B.S.+36/M.S., M.S.+9, M.S.+18, M.S.+27, permitting advancement with graduate credits.
Leave
Leaves Of Absence — Extended unpaid leave may be granted by Board upon written request at least 60 days prior to beginning
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent or designee, a leave of absence for an extended period of time may be granted by the Board of Education. All requests for such unpaid leaves must be made in writing to the Superintendent at least sixty (60) calendar days.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — M.S.+27 maximum salary step 21 for 2025-2026
M.S.+27 step 21: $68,166 (2025-2026 salary schedule)
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — M.S.+9 minimum salary step 1 for 2025-2026
M.S.+9 step 1: $46,209 (2025-2026 salary schedule)
Other
Medical Duties — No teacher required to perform medical procedures or administer medication except must summon help if child requires medical assistance
Except as otherwise required by law, no teacher shall be required to perform medical procedures or administer medication to students except that teachers must summon help immediately if a child requires medical assistance.
Other
Negotiated Agreement Copy — Copy of negotiated agreement provided within 30 days of ratification
The Board shall provide each employee with a copy of the negotiated agreement within thirty (30) days of ratification by both parties via email.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Attendance bonus of $250 for perfect attendance
Teachers with no used sick time (whole or partial days) will be given an incentive bonus of $250 payable at the end of the school term.
Other
Parent Teacher Conferences — Parent-Teacher conferences shall not exceed seven total hours
Parent-Teacher conferences shall not exceed seven (7) total hours.
Other
Parent Teacher Conferences Frequency — Maximum of two times per school year during work week when school is in session
Parent-Teacher conferences may be held a maximum of two times per school year and conducted during the work week when school is in session.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Five days of paid personal leave annually
Five (5) days of paid personal leave shall be granted each teacher annually. Requests for personal leave may be denied if the request is during the first five or last five days.
Workday
Preparation Time — Minimum of one full class period in consecutive minutes for each full-time teacher
Preparation time of a minimum of one full class period (in consecutive minutes) shall be afforded each full time teacher. Part-time teachers will be accorded a prorated preparation time.
Other
Professional Development Hourly — Professional Development hourly rate
Professional Development $17.82/hr
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board pays 9% of creditable earnings to TRS (employer pickup)
The Board shall for the duration of this contract pay 9% (factor 1.098901) of each teacher's total creditable earnings to the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS).
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
The Board shall for the duration of this contract pay 9% (factor 1.098901) of each teacher's total creditable earnings to the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS).
Other
Right To Representation — Teacher called to disciplinary conference has right to Union representative and written documentation of conference
If a teacher is called to a disciplinary conference, he/she shall have the right to a Union representative present at the conference. The administrator will provide the teacher with any written document.
Other
Room Assignments — Teachers shall have assigned rooms, desks, and chairs
Teachers shall have assigned rooms, desks, and chairs.
Leave
Sabbatical Frequency — Sabbatical leave may be granted again after 6 years of additional satisfactory service
A leave granted for a period of one school year or less may be granted within a 6 year period. A leave of the equivalent of one school year shall bar a further sabbatical leave until completion of 6 years additional satisfactory service.
Leave
Sabbatical Leave — Sabbatical leave available after 6 years satisfactory service for 4-12 months to improve school system
This leave may be granted after completion of at least 6 years of satisfactory service as a full time teacher. Leave consists of at least 4 months but totaling no more than the equivalent of one school year.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 8 salary lanes: B.S., B.S.+9, B.S.+18, B.S.+27, B.S.+36/M.S., M.S.+9, M.S.+18, M.S.+27
Salary lanes include B.S., B.S.+9, B.S.+18, B.S.+27, B.S.+36/M.S., M.S.+9, M.S.+18, M.S.+27
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Salary schedule contains 25 experience steps
Salary schedule with steps 1 through 25, with step 25 representing maximum experience.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Minimum 10 sick days annually per state law
Teachers entitled to leave for illness. State law grants minimum 10 sick days; contract meets this requirement.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Accumulated sick leave shall accumulate to 340 days
Sick leave not used in the year of service for which it is granted shall accumulate to 340 days.
Other
Staff Facilities — Clean, attractive, comfortable room for staff use; computer for teachers' use in each building
Teachers shall be afforded a clean, attractive, and comfortable room for staff use in each building. A computer for the teachers' use will be provided in each building.
Compensation
Step Increase — Horizontal movement on salary schedule results in $900 per step
Horizontal movement on the salary schedule will result in $900 per horizontal step being added to the teacher's salary.
Other
Student Grades Responsibility — Teachers responsible for assigning grades based on classroom performance; no grades assigned until evaluation procedures acquainted
Teachers are responsible for assigning grades to their students on the basis of classroom performance. No grades will be assigned until the teacher has acquainted each student with evaluation procedures.
Other
Substitutes Notice — At least three working days notice required for qualified substitute
The Administration will provide a qualified substitute when given at least three (3) working days notice for all teachers.
Workday
Teaching Load — Six assigned periods out of seven for grades 6-12 full-time teaching duties
In grades 6-12 full-time teaching duties shall consist of six (6) assigned periods out of a seven (7) period day.
Other
Union Dues Deduction — District honors individually authorized deduction forms for union dues and shall remit monthly
The District shall honor employees' individually authorized deduction forms, and shall make such deductions in the amounts certified by the Union for union dues. The District agrees to remit these dues once each month.
Leave
Union Leave Days — Three school days per year for union functions and activities
Local 604 shall be allowed three (3) school days per year to allow their representative to attend union functions or activities. The teacher attending these Union functions and/or activities shall have their salaries deducted.