Evaluation
Academic Freedom — Teachers free to present instructional materials pertinent to subject and level taught, within maturity level of students and scope of curriculum
Academic freedom shall mean that teachers are free to present instructional materials that are pertinent to the subject and level taught, within the maturity level of students and within the scope of curriculum.
Other
Academic Freedom Definition — teachers free to present instructional materials pertinent to subject, within maturity level and established curriculum
Academic freedom shall mean that teachers are free to present instructional materials that are pertinent to the subject and level taught, within the maturity level of students and within the
Other
Agreement Duration — July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2028
This Agreement is entered into on the 1st day of July 2023, by and between the Board of Education of LaGrange Highlands School District 106, Cook County, Illinois... July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2028 collective bargaining between the parties shall supersede the August 16, 2019 - August 15, 2024 collective bargaining agreement.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Both parties agree to abide by arbitrator's findings; arbitrator limited to interpretation and implementation of contract terms
Both parties agree to abide by the results of the findings of the arbitrator. The arbitrator is limited solely and simply to interpretation and implementation of the terms of this contract.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $55,430 BA Step 10 (2023-24)
Step 10 BA: $55,430
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $46,500 BA Step 1 (2023-24)
Step 1 BA: $46,500
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — For school years 2024-25 through 2027-28, annual salary raises calculated using annual CPI rate, limited by PTELL
Annual increases are not automatic and may be withheld through Board action if the most recent summative evaluation rating was 'Unsatisfactory.' Raises for 2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 will be calculated using the annual CPI rate as limited by PTELL.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2.50% increase for 2025-26
2025-26: 2.50%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 2.50% increase for 2026-27
2026-27: 2.50%
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to five paid bereavement leave days for death of parents, spouse, civil union partner, brothers, sisters, children, grandparents, grandchildren, and legal guardian
Up to five (5) paid bereavement leave days will be granted for the death of parents, spouse, civil union partner, brothers, sisters, children, grandparents, grandchildren, and legal guardian.
Other
Class Size Threshold — When a class size exceeds 25 students, Principal will automatically convene a meeting
When a class size exceeds 25 students, the Principal will automatically convene a meeting of the affected teacher, a Union representative, and the other grade level/subject area teachers within five (5) school days.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — The annual school calendar shall consist of one hundred and eighty-two (182) work days.
The annual school calendar shall consist of one hundred and eighty-two (182) work days. The Board may designate two (2) evening conferences, each counting as one-half (1/2) workday.
Other
Contract Effective Date — July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2028
This Agreement is entered into on the 1st day of July 2023...This July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2028 collective bargaining between the parties shall supercede the August 16, 2019 - August 15, 2024 collective bargaining agreement.
Other
Curriculum Approval Requirement — Any deviation from curriculum guides or course content requires prior approval of school principal
Any deviation from the curriculum guides or course content as described in appropriate Board policy and/or administrative regulations shall have prior approval of the respective school principal.
Compensation
Educator Move Stipend Full Room — Stipend for packing/unpacking entire room: $250
Teachers who are required by the District to pack/unpack their entire room for the purpose of construction, relocation, or other reason, will receive a $250 stipend.
Compensation
Educator Move Stipend Shared Space — Stipend for packing/unpacking shared space materials: $125
Teachers who are required by the District to pack/unpack their materials from a shared space for the purpose of construction, relocation, or other reason, will receive a $125 stipend.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — HAT members enrolled in PPO family insurance in FY23 receive $800 annual stipend; this represents the difference between District's 65% portion and what employees paid in FY23
HAT members who were enrolled in PPO family insurance in FY23 will receive an annual $800 stipend each year that they remain enrolled in the PPO family insurance.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — First and second year classroom teachers evaluated minimum twice each school year; third and fourth year once or twice a year; beyond fourth year evaluated biennially
Classroom teaching performance of regular full-time first and second year classroom teachers will be formally evaluated a minimum of twice each school year. Third and fourth year classroom teachers will be formally evaluated once or twice a year. Beyond their fourth year of service, classroom teachers, as a minimum, will be formally evaluated biennially by the administration.
Compensation
Experience Credit Full Time Teaching — Full credit for up to 10 years of applicable previous full-time teaching experience
Full credit for applicable previous full-time teaching experience of up to ten (10) years may be given on the salary matrix. Such experience must be applicable to the teaching assignment offered.
Compensation
Experience Credit Part Time Teaching — Partial credit for up to 10 years of applicable previous part-time teaching experience
Partial credit for applicable previous part-time teaching experience of up to ten (10) years may be given on the salary matrix.
Compensation
Extra Duty Hourly Increase Per Year — Hourly rates increase 1.5% each contract year
For the 2023-2024, 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-27, and 2027-2028 school years, hourly rates will increase 1.5% each contract year.
Compensation
Extra Duty Hourly Professional Rate 2023 24 — Professional hourly rate for 2023-24: $44.80
Professional Rate Hourly: $44.80 in 2023-24
Compensation
Extra Duty Hourly Supervision Rate 2023 24 — Supervision hourly rate for 2023-24: $32.51
Supervision Rate Hourly: $32.51 in 2023-24
Compensation
Extra Duty Stipend Pool Increase Per Year — Total pool of extra-curricular stipends increases 1.5% annually
The total pool of money for extra-curricular stipends will also increase 1.5% each contract year, however, individual stipend rates will be adjusted through the work of the stipend review committee.
Other
File Access Rights — teachers have access to non-confidential information with Superintendent present; union representative may attend
Teachers shall have access to all non-confidential information in their file...At the request of the teacher, a union representative shall be allowed to be present when a file is being inspected.
Other
File Material Notification — teachers notified when materials inserted in files
All materials relating to professional performance to be placed in a teacher's official file must be inserted in a timely fashion. Teachers shall be notified when materials are inserted in their files.
Other
File Removal Restrictions — no removal without mutual consent of teacher and Superintendent; teacher notified of all requests
No person shall remove any material from a teacher's official file without the mutual consent of the teacher and the Superintendent or his/her designee, unless otherwise required by law. The teacher shall be notified of all requests for file materials.
Other
File Reproduction Rights — teacher has right to reproduce non-confidential contents including scanning, copying, printing
A teacher has the right to reproduce the non-confidential contents of their personnel file, including but not limited to scanning, copying, and/or printing for personal use.
Other
File Response Right — teacher may add dissenting or explanatory material within 20 days of notification
Teachers shall have the right to add any material relating to professional performance to his/her official file and to attach dissenting or explanatory material to any document or other piece of material in the file, but within twenty (20) days of notification.
Leave
Fmla Advance Notice Planned Leave — For expected birth, adoption, or planned medical treatment, teacher provides 30 calendar days advance written notice to Superintendent
In any case in which the necessity for FMLA leave is based upon an expected birth or placement for adoption, or planned medical treatment for a serious health condition of the teacher, family member, or member of the teacher's household, the teacher will provide the Superintendent with at least thirty (30) calendar days advance written notice.
Leave
Fmla Calculation Rolling 12 Months — 12-month period for FMLA calculated as rolling 12-month period measured backward from date teacher uses FMLA leave
The twelve (12) month period in which the twelve (12) weeks of leave may be taken will be calculated under a rolling twelve (12) month period measured backward from the date a teacher uses any FMLA leave.
Leave
Fmla Eligible Definition — 'Eligible Teacher' means teacher employed by District for at least 12 months and worked 1,000 hours during preceding 12 months
'Eligible Teacher' means a teacher who has been employed by the District for at least twelve (12) months and who has worked at least 1,000 hours during the twelve months preceding the period of the requested leave.
Leave
Fmla Leave Entitlement — Eligible teachers granted FMLA leave up to total of 12 weeks for qualifying conditions
Eligible teachers will be granted FMLA leave up to a total of twelve (12) weeks for one or more of the following conditions: birth of child and newborn care; adoption or foster care placement; care for spouse/partner, child, or parent with serious health condition; serious health condition of teacher.
Leave
Fmla Leave Entitlement Military Caregiver — FMLA leave extended to 26 weeks to care for covered service member recovering from serious injury or illness incurred on active duty
FMLA leave shall be extended for up to a total of 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.
Leave
Fmla Paid Leave Substitution — District will substitute/apply teacher's accrued paid personal or sick leave for unpaid FMLA leave; all policies regarding paid leave apply when paid leave substituted for unpaid FMLA
While FMLA leave is normally unpaid, the District will substitute/apply a teacher's accrued paid personal leave or sick leave for unpaid FMLA leave. All policies and rules regarding the use of paid leave apply when paid leave is substituted/applied for unpaid FMLA leave.
Leave
Fmla Return Notice — Teacher provides 30 calendar days advance written notice of intent to return from FMLA leave when feasible
Whenever feasible, the teacher will provide the Superintendent with at least thirty (30) calendar days advance written notice of intent to return from the leave.
Compensation
Graduate Coursework Credit Ba Max — Teachers may receive credit for up to 36 graduate hours after BA degree
During their entire term of employment at the District, Teachers may receive credit for 36 graduate hours after a BA, and 50 graduate hours after a M.A.
Compensation
Graduate Coursework Credit Ma Max — Teachers may receive credit for up to 50 graduate hours after MA degree
During their entire term of employment at the District, Teachers may receive credit for 36 graduate hours after a BA, and 50 graduate hours after a M.A.
Compensation
Graduate Coursework Current Employee Hourly Rate — Current employees paid $200 per graduate hour after initial hire and placement
Following initial hire and placement on the salary matrix, teachers shall be paid $200 for each new graduate hour earned.
Compensation
Graduate Coursework Max Per Year — Teachers may receive credit for maximum of 18 graduate hours per school year
Teachers may receive credit for a maximum of 18 graduate hours earned per school year.
Compensation
Graduate Coursework New Hire Hourly Rate — New hires credited $150 per graduate hour earned beyond BA/MA upon hire
New hires shall be credited $150 per hour for each graduate hour earned beyond the Bachelor's or Master's degree upon hire and placement on the salary matrix.
Grievance
Grievance Filing Deadline — Grievance must be filed within 20 school days of first occurrence or Union/grievant becoming aware
The filing of the grievance must be within twenty (20) school days of either the first occurrence of the grievance or the Union and/or grievant becoming aware of the grievance.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Informal Step, Step One, Step Two, Step Three (Board), Step Four (Arbitration)
Grievance procedure includes: Informal Step, Step One (Principal), Step Two (Superintendent), Step Three (Board), Step Four (Impartial Arbitration).
Insurance
Health Employee Premium Share Pct Family — Board pays 65% of family/employee plus one premium; employee pays 35%
The Board will pay ninety-three percent (93%) of the individual coverage premium and the Board will pay sixty-five percent (65%) of the family or employee plus one coverage premium.
Insurance
Health Employee Premium Share Pct Individual — Board pays 93% of individual coverage premium; employee pays 7%
The Board will pay ninety-three percent (93%) of the individual coverage premium and the Board will pay sixty-five percent (65%) of the family or employee plus one coverage premium.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board pays 65% of family or employee plus one coverage premium
The Board will pay ninety-three percent (93%) of the individual coverage premium and the Board will pay sixty-five percent (65%) of the family or employee plus one coverage premium.
Insurance
Health Ppo Family Stipend — Annual $800 stipend for HAT members enrolled in PPO family insurance
HAT members who were enrolled in PPO family insurance in FY23 will receive an annual $800 stipend each year that they remain enrolled in the PPO family insurance. This stipend will be paid on the May 15th paycheck.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Full insurance waiver stipend for fiscal year
If insurance is waived for the entire fiscal year, the teacher will receive a full stipend of $1,500. If the employee has a Qualifying Life Event the employee may elect to enroll in the District insurance and/or receive a partial stipend.
Other
Induction Mentoring Program — Superintendent has instituted induction/mentoring program for newly-hired teachers (protégés) paired with mentor teachers
Each protégé will be paired with a mentor teacher, who will provide advice and assistance to the protégé. The participation of the mentor shall be voluntary.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — On professional growth days, teachers are expected to arrive at least 35 minutes before the start of the regular student day, and they will attend 75 minutes of professional growth before the start of the student day.
On professional growth days, teachers are expected to arrive at least 35 minutes before the start of the regular student day, and they will attend 75 minutes of professional growth before the start of the student day.
Insurance
Insurance Waiver Partial Prorated — Partial waiver stipend prorated by months of waived coverage
A partial stipend will be prorated from $1,500 based on the number of months insurance was waived; a waived month is to be defined as a month following when the change was made.
Insurance
Insurance Waiver Stipend Full Year — Full-year insurance waiver stipend of $1,500
If insurance is waived for the entire fiscal year, the teacher will receive a full stipend of $1,500. Any partial or full insurance waiver stipends will be paid on the May 15th paycheck.
Other
Job Posting Notice Days — Open teaching and extra duty positions shall be posted for five (5) work days
Such posting shall contain a description of job duties and shall be posted for five (5) work days. If in the opinion of the Superintendent, an emergency exists, then the position may be filled sooner.
Leave
Jury Duty Leave — Teacher excused at full pay for jury duty with no loss of personal leave or salary for court appearances mandated by subpoena related to school
A teacher will be excused at full pay for the purpose of fulfilling jury duty. There shall be no loss of personal leave or salary for jury duty and/or court appearances mandated by subpoena that are related to school.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Teachers may receive credit for 36 graduate hours after a BA; 50 graduate hours after an MA
During their entire term of employment at the District, Teachers may receive credit for 36 graduate hours after a BA, and 50 graduate hours after a MA.
Insurance
Life Insurance Amount — Group term life insurance coverage of $50,000
The Board will provide group term life insurance for all teachers covered by this Agreement. The amount of coverage shall be $50,000.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $63,983 MA Step 10 (2023-24)
Step 10 MA: $63,983
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $53,750 for Step 1 MA in 2023-24
New Hire Salary Matrix 2023-24: Step 1 MA: $53,750.
Compensation
Masters Degree Salary Adjustment — Teachers earning Master's degree who did not receive master's adjustment receive $1,500 base salary increase
In addition to the compensation listed in part 5c above, a teacher who earns a Master's Degree and has not received a master's adjustment in prior years shall receive $1,500 added to the base salary.
Other
Meals Hotel Reimbursement — District reimburses meals up to $15/breakfast or lunch and up to $20 for dinner; overnight hotel room and meals provided if deemed necessary by administration
If an overnight stay is deemed necessary by the administration due to the time and location of a competition, the District will provide a hotel room and meals for the coach. If team meals are not purchased, the District will reimburse meals up to $15/breakfast or lunch and up to $20 for dinner.