Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration at Step 4
If Union not satisfied at Step 3, Union may submit grievance to binding arbitration. Services of American Arbitration Association (AAA) or Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) shall be used.
Other
Asst Coach Softball 6 7 Grade 2025 26 — $2,511.44 per year
Asst Coach 6th & 7th Grade Softball (1 stipend): $2,511.44 for 2025-2026
Other
Athletics Director 2025 26 — $5,800.00 per year
Athletics Director (1 stipend): $5,800.00 for 2025-2026
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — See Appendix I for salary schedules
The salary schedules shall be as set forth in Appendix I.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Salary schedules in Appendices I(A)-(D) for school years 2025-2026 through 2028-2029
The Board shall deduct from the pay of each teacher and, within ten (10) working days, forward to the Union membership dues/assessments/fees of the Union, provided that at the time of such deduction there is in possession of the Board a written authorization for dues deduction.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Longevity increase for teachers at maximum step
longevity increase shall be 4.65% in 2025-2026, 4.2625% in 2026-2027, 4.2625% in 2027-2028, and 3.875% in 2028-2029
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Longevity increase for teachers at maximum step
longevity increase shall be 4.65% in 2025-2026, 4.2625% in 2026-2027, 4.2625% in 2027-2028, and 3.875% in 2028-2029
Leave
Bereavement Days — up to four (4) days with pay for each death in the immediate family
Bereavement leave of up to four (4) days with pay shall be granted for each death in the immediate family which, for the purpose of this provision only, shall be defined as: parents, step-parents, spouse (including from same-sex marriage), brothers, sisters, step-siblings, children, step-children, grandparents, grandchildren, parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, domestic partners, and legal guardians.
Other
Boys Basketball Coach 6th 7th Grade 2025 26 — $4,099.06 per year
Boys' Coach 6th-7th Grade Basketball (1 stipend): $4,099.06 for 2025-2026
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — For 2025-2026: maximum 187 school days, of which 182 are regular workdays; for 2026-2027+: 182 regular workdays of 187 total
For 2025-2026: maximum of one hundred eighty-seven (187) school days, of which one hundred eighty-two (182) days shall be regular workdays. For 2026-2027 and thereafter: one hundred eighty-seven (187) school days, of which one hundred eighty-two (182) days shall be regular workdays.
Other
Contract Duration — Fall 2025 through one day before fall 2029
This contract shall be in effect as of the first day of the school term in fall of 2025 and shall continue in full force and effect until one (1) day before the beginning of the school term in the fall of 2029.
Other
Cpi Cap — CPI cap of 3.0%
Regardless of how high CPI is any given year, extra-curricular pay shall not be increased by more than 3.0%
Other
Cpi Floor — CPI floor of 1.5%
If CPI is less than 1.5% in any year, extra-curricular pay shall not be reduced below that percentage
Insurance
Dental Coverage — 100% of single coverage for vision and dental plan, effective 2026-2027
Effective with the 2026-2027 school year, the district will provide 100% of single coverage for an individual's vision and dental plan.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — formal evaluation plan shall be reviewed jointly and annually
The process plan for formal evaluation shall be developed by the Board, the Union and the Administration, and shall be consistent within the District. The teacher evaluation plan shall be reviewed jointly and annually.
Workday
Evening Events Annual Max — Evening events (Open House, Curriculum Night, etc.) not to exceed 3 events per year, lasting approximately 3 hours total
Evening Events (e.g., Open House, Curriculum Night, etc.) not to exceed three (3) events per year with the scheduled activities at such events lasting approximately three (3) hours total;
Workday
Faculty Meeting Duration Max — Faculty meetings limited to no more than 30 minutes unless emergency exists with Union notification
Faculty meetings which shall be limited to no more than thirty (30) minutes unless an emergency exists to which the Union Building Representative is notified in advance;
Other
Foia Notification — Union President notified within 5 business days of FOIA requests seeking bargaining unit information
The Union President shall be notified within five (5) business days of the employer's receipt of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request that asks for information about any bargaining unit member.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — 4-step formal grievance procedure: Informal, Step 1 (Administrator), Step 2 (Superintendent), Step 3 (Board), Step 4 (Arbitration)
Procedure: Informal Method, then Formal Method Steps 1-3 (administrator, superintendent, board), and Step 4 arbitration before American Arbitration Association (AAA) or Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS).
Other
Head Coach Softball 6 7 Grade 2025 26 — $2,744.31 per year
Head Coach 6th & 7th Grade Softball (1 stipend): $2,744.31 for 2025-2026
Other
Head Coach Softball 8 Grade 2025 26 — $2,744.31 per year
Head Coach 8th Grade Softball (1 stipend): $2,744.31 for 2025-2026
Other
Head Coach Wrestling 2025 26 — $4,882.88 per year
Head Coach 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Wrestling (1 stipend): $4,882.88 for 2025-2026
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board contribution toward family coverage
The Board shall make an additional contribution toward the premium for family coverage in the amount of four hundred sixty dollars ($460) in 2025-2026
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Teachers pay annually $624 for single coverage, except $0 for 2026-2027 school year
Teachers participating in the board-offered plan shall pay annually six hundred twenty-four dollars ($624) for Board-provided single coverage, except that for the 2026-2027 school year the teacher shall pay annually zero dollars ($0).
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Lane advancement allowed; no teacher may advance beyond BA+30/MA without Master's Degree. Advancement one time per school year.
A teacher shall only be allowed to move on the salary schedule one time per school year. All graduate hours receiving at least a 'B' shall be approved for movement on salary schedule, in accordance with rules set forth in VI.F below.
Other
Lead Teacher Elementary 2025 26 — $13,080.77 per year
Lead Teacher (elementary building; 1 stipend; per year): $13,080.77 for 2025-2026
Leave
Leave Of Absence Max Duration — Tenured teacher may request unpaid leave-of-absence for up to two years without pay and benefits
A tenured teacher may request an unpaid leave of absence for one of the following reasons by submitting a written request. The Board may approve a leave-of-absence for up to two (2) year without pay and benefits:
Leave
Leave Of Absence Reasons Exchange Teaching — Exchange teaching program in other states, territories, or countries permitted for up to 2 years without pay
Exchange teaching program in other states, territories, or countries; Foreign or military teaching programs; Peace Corps, Teacher Corps, Job Corps as a full-time participant;
Leave
Leave Of Absence Return Notification — Teacher must file intent to return from leave-of-absence no later than Feb 1 or if leave < 45 days, intent must be given before leave is granted
The teacher shall file an intent to return from leave with the Superintendent no later than February 1, of the calendar year in which the leave terminates, or if leave is less than forty-five (45) days, intent must be given before leave is granted.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $96,602
Step MA+60 salary for 2028-2029: $96,602
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $48,518 MA entry salary 2025-2026
Step C, BA+30/MA MA+15 column: 48518 in 2025-2026 SALARY SCHEDULE
Other
New Employee Orientation Union Time — Union representative provided up to 60 minutes during new employee orientation to meet with new hires
During the New Employee Orientation, which typically takes place at the beginning of the school year, the District will provide up to sixty (60) minutes for a bargaining unit representative designated by the Union to meet with the newly hired employee(s).
Compensation
New Teacher Training Days — Newly hired teachers must complete District-sponsored training of up to 5 days, paid at BA Step 1 per-diem rate
Teachers who are newly hired in the District must complete a District-sponsored training of up to five (5) days as part of their required duties, paid at a per-diem rate based on BA, Step 1 on the salary schedule.
Other
No Strike Clause — No strike, work stoppage, slowdown, picketing, job action, or failure to perform job functions
There shall be no strike, work stoppage, slowdown, picketing, job action, refusal, or failure to fully and faithfully perform job functions and responsibilities or other interference with the operations of the District.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — attendance bonus of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) per year
Any teacher who qualifies shall receive attendance bonuses of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) per year. To qualify for the teacher attendance bonus, a teacher may not take any sick or personal leave days during a trimester for which the teacher may be eligible for the trimester bonus.
Workday
Opening Day Prep Hours — Within first teacher workdays at beginning of school year, teachers have minimum of 3 consecutive hours free of meetings for classroom preparation
Within the first teacher workdays at the beginning of the school year before the first student attendance day, teachers shall have a minimum of three (3) consecutive hours free of meetings for the purpose of classroom preparation.
Leave
Parental Leave Long Term Max — Long-term parental leave without pay shall not exceed twenty-three months total
Long-term parental leave without pay shall not exceed the school year in which it commences and one (1) additional year, provided that in no event shall such leave exceed twenty-three (23) months.
Leave
Parental Leave Notification Days — Teacher must notify Superintendent in writing at least 60 days prior to parental leave
A teacher shall notify the Superintendent in writing of his/her desire for a short or long-term parental leave at least sixty (60) days prior to such leave.
Leave
Parental Leave Short Term — Short-term parental leave without pay for up to six weeks after birth or receipt of child
Short-term parental leave without pay shall be granted for a period of up to six (6) weeks after the birth or receipt of the child.
Compensation
Payroll Periods — Each teacher receives salary in 26 pay periods, bi-weekly on last school day of pay week
Each teacher shall receive his/her salary in twenty-six (26) periods with payday being bi-weekly, on the last school day of the pay week.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — up to two (2) days per year for religious observance
When a teacher's religion requires worship or observance that cannot be performed other than during school hours, and observance is not otherwise provided in the school calendar, up to two (2) days with pay may be taken annually. However, the Superintendent shall require any such days used by the teacher to be made up during the course of the same fiscal year.
Workday
Preparation Time Minutes Weekly — All teachers shall be provided a minimum of 210 minutes per week of duty-free, teacher-driven preparation time
All teachers shall be provided a minimum of 210 minutes per week of duty-free, teacher-driven preparation time. No training, meetings, or other administrative-directed activities shall occur during this time.
Compensation
Resignation Payment Timeline — Teachers resigning mid-year paid within 15 days of employment termination, prorated on 182 days
Teachers who resign during the school year shall be paid for the period of actual employment prorated on one hundred eighty-two (182) days. The amount due the teachers shall be paid not more than fifteen (15) days after termination of employment.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — No explicit pickup percentage stated on these pages
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
The teacher must resign from the District for the purpose of retirement pursuant to the rules of the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System ('TRS')
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Teachers honorably dismissed have recall rights in inverse order of layoff from Groups 3 and 4; Group 2 teachers with statutory recall rights may be recalled
If the Board has any vacancies, teachers who are honorably dismissed from Group 3 and Group 4 (and those teachers from Group 2 who have statutory recall rights) shall have the right to be recalled in the inverse order of layoff, in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois School Code.
Rif
Rif Sequence — Reduction in force based on performance evaluation groups; Group 1 first to honorably dismissed, Group 4 last
The Board shall remove teachers from within the category of position to be reduced or discontinued, based on each teacher's placement in 1 of 4 performance evaluation groups in the 'sequence of honorable dismissal list.' Teachers shall be honorably dismissed in group order (i.e., 1-4); with teachers in Group 1 the first to be honorably dismissed.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 8 salary lanes: BA, BA+7, BA+15, BA+30/MA MA+15, MA+30, MA+45, MA+60
Columns in salary schedule: BA, BA+7, BA+15, BA+30/MA MA+15, MA+30, MA+45, MA+60
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Steps C through T
Salary schedule includes steps C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T
Other
School Calendar Consultation — Union President or designee shall be consulted before adoption of school calendar
The Union President or designee shall be consulted before the adoption of the school calendar.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — at least seventeen (17) sick days with full pay per school term
Each teacher shall be entitled to a total of at least seventeen (17) sick days with full pay per school term. Any teacher who is absent from work must document the actual amount of work time missed in the AESOP automated attendance system.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Unused sick leave shall accumulate without limit
Unused sick leave shall accumulate without limit. At the end of each school year, each teacher shall receive written notice of his/her accumulated leave time.
Workday
Special Education Paperwork Additional Day — Special Education teachers receive 1 additional total day release time for 8th-grade transition IEP meetings
Special Education teachers and related service providers also will receive one (1) total day (i.e., not one day per student) of release time to prepare for and/or complete paperwork for the high school transition meetings for 8th-grade students with an IEP on their caseload.
Workday
Special Education Paperwork Days — Special Education teachers and related service providers receive 2 days per school year release time to prepare/complete IEP paperwork
Special Education teachers and related service providers (i.e., Speech Language Pathologists, School Social Workers, School Psychologists, School Counselors, and Behavior Intervention Specialists) will receive two (2) days of release time per school year to prepare for and/or complete IEP paperwork.
Insurance
Term Life Insurance — Board shall provide each teacher with $50,000 term-life insurance policy
The Board shall provide each teacher with a fifty-thousand-dollar ($50,000) term-life insurance policy.
Other
Union Dues Deduction — Union membership dues deducted from October through May, with written authorization required
The Union shall specify annually, in writing, the amount of membership dues to be prorated and deducted from the paychecks starting in October and ending in May.
Other
Union Facility Access — Union has right to use District facility mailboxes, bulletin boards, and hold meetings in school buildings
The District shall provide to the exclusive representative, including their agents and employees, without charge to pay or leave time, reasonable access to employees in the bargaining unit they represent on the District's premises. This access shall at all times be conducted in a manner so as not to impede normal operations.
Other
Union Information Dissemination — Monthly list of employee names, addresses, job titles, locations, and IDs provided to Union
The most recent list of (1) names, (2) personal mailing addresses, (3) job titles, (4) building/worksite location(s), (5) personal home and cell telephone number on file with the employer, (6) date of hire and employee ID number, and (7) any personal email address shall be provided to the Union monthly.
Insurance
Vision Coverage — 100% of single coverage for vision and dental plan, effective 2026-2027
Effective with the 2026-2027 school year, the district will provide 100% of single coverage for an individual's vision and dental plan.
Workday
Workday Hours Max — Teacher workday shall not exceed seven hours and thirty minutes
The teacher workday shall not exceed seven (7) hours and thirty (30) minutes. Teachers shall not be required to remain past the normal teacher's workday except for: