Other
Agenda Board Meeting — Upon presence of Association president or designee at any Board meeting, copy of agenda shall be presented to that person
Upon the presence of the Association president or designee at any Board meeting, a copy of the agenda of the meeting shall be presented to that person.
Other
Agreement Availability — Agreement available on District website; hard copy provided to each new teacher; teachers may print hard copy
The Professional Negotiations Agreement shall be available on the District's website and a hard copy will be provided to each new teacher. Teachers may print a hard copy for use.
Other
Agreement Duration — Agreement in effect July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027
This Agreement is in effect as of July 1, 2022 and shall continue in full force and effect until June 30, 2027.
Other
Applicability All Members — Agreement terms apply equally to all bargaining unit members regardless of membership or non-membership in Association
The terms of this professional negotiation Agreement shall apply equally to all members of the negotiating unit without regard to their membership or lack of membership in the Association.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — binding arbitration by arbitrator selected from American Arbitration Association panel
The Association may submit, in writing, a request on behalf of the Association and the aggrieved to the Superintendent within thirty (30) days from receipt of the third step to enter into such arbitration. The arbitration proceeding shall be conducted by an arbitrator to be selected from a panel which the American Arbitration Association shall be requested to submit.
Other
Assault On Teachers Procedures — Assault/battery/threat upon teacher must be reported on ASSAULT/BATTERY REPORT form to Building Administrator; employee and witnesses may complete incident report; Board to provide legal counsel acceptable to teacher
Any case of assault/battery and or threat upon a teacher while in the course of employment shall be promptly submitted in writing on the form titled ASSAULT/BATTERY REPORT to the Building Administrator. The employee and any witnesses may complete an incident report as well. The Board shall provide legal counsel which is acceptable to the teacher to advise the teacher of his/her rights.
Other
Assault Procedures — Assault/battery/threat reported on form; Association rep can be present; Board provides legal counsel; reasonable assistance with law enforcement
Any assault/battery or threat submitted in writing on ASSAULT/BATTERY REPORT form to Building Administrator. Employee may request Association representative present. Board provides legal counsel acceptable to employee.
Other
Assignment Notification Deadline — Teachers notified of tentative assignment no later than first day of July
The teacher will be notified of his/her tentative assignment for the fourth-coming year no later than the first day of July preceding the first day of the new school term.
Other
Association Leave Days Annual — Association entitled to 10 days per school year for Association business
The Association shall be entitled to ten (10) days per school year for the purpose of conducting Association business. Such days shall be distributed at the discretion of the Association President.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Starting BA salary for 2022-23: $47,705
Starting BA $47,705 for 2022-23 school year
Other
Bargaining Unit Exclusions — excluding supervisors (including but not limited to the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principal, Assistant Principal, Technology Director, Executive Assistant, Special Education Director), managerial, and confidential employees
excluding supervisors (including but not limited to the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Principal, Assistant Principal, Technology Director, Executive Assistant, Special Education Director), managerial, and confidential employees as defined by the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 2022-23: 5% over previous year's base salary
2022-23 5% over previous year's base salary
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2023-24: 4.75% over previous year's base salary
2023-24 4.75% over previous year's base salary
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 2024-25: 4.50% over previous year's base salary
2024-25 4.50% over previous year's base salary
Leave
Bereavement Days — 2 full days of bereavement leave per school year with full pay for death of immediate family
Each full-time certificated teacher shall be entitled to two (2) full days of bereavement leave per school year with full pay for the death of a parent, spouse, brother, sister, child, grandparent, grandchild, parent-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, or close relative.
Other
Building Meetings Frequency — Building meetings limited to 1 per month maximum, 1 hour duration
Building meetings, if scheduled, shall not exceed one (1) per month, except in emergency situations. Such meetings shall be held either before or after the normal school day and shall not exceed one (1) hour in duration.
Grievance
Class Grievances — Grievances involving one or more employees and supervisors may be filed at second step
Grievances involving one (1) or more employees or one (1) or more supervisors and grievances involving an administrator above the building level, may be initially filed at the second step.
Other
Class Size Intermediate Maximum — Maximum class size for Intermediate
Intermediate: 25 optimum; 30 maximum.
Other
Class Size Intermediate Optimum — Optimum class size for Intermediate
Intermediate: 25 optimum; 30 maximum.
Other
Class Size Junior High Maximum — Maximum class size for Junior High
Junior High: 25 optimum; 30 maximum.
Other
Class Size Junior High Optimum — Optimum class size for Junior High
Junior High: 25 optimum; 30 maximum.
Other
Class Size Kindergarten Maximum — Maximum class size for Kindergarten - First
Kindergarten – First: 20 optimum; 20 maximum.
Other
Class Size Kindergarten Optimum — Optimum class size for Kindergarten - First
Kindergarten – First: 20 optimum; 20 maximum. Second-Third: 25 optimum; 30 maximum.
Other
Class Size Lrc Maximum — Maximum class size for LRC
LRC: 25 optimum; 30 maximum.
Other
Class Size Lrc Optimum — Optimum class size for LRC (Learning Resource Center)
LRC: 25 optimum; 30 maximum.
Other
Class Size Second Third Maximum — Maximum class size for Second-Third
Second-Third: 25 optimum; 30 maximum.
Other
Class Size Second Third Optimum — Optimum class size for Second-Third
Second-Third: 25 optimum; 30 maximum.
Other
Class Size Specials Maximum — Maximum class size for Specials
Specials: 30 optimum; 35 maximum.
Other
Class Size Specials Optimum — Optimum class size for Specials
Specials: 30 optimum; 35 maximum.
Other
Conformity Superintendent Decisions — Agreement provisions cannot conflict with duties and obligations of Superintendent under Illinois School Code; recognizes Superintendent as chief administrator
The provisions of this professional negotiating Agreement cannot conflict with the duties and obligations imposed upon the Superintendent of Schools of School District 158 as set forth in the Illinois School Code and as amended from time to time; and as may be delegated to him by the Board.
Other
Conformity To Law — If any provision contrary to law, not applicable or performed except to extent permitted by law; substitute action subject to appropriate consultation and negotiation with Association
If any provision of this Agreement is or shall at any time be contrary to law, then such provision shall not be applicable or performed or enforced, except to the extent permitted by law, and any substitute action shall be subject to appropriate consultation and negotiation with the Association.
Other
Consulting Teacher Experience Requirement — Consulting teacher must have at least 5 years teaching experience
The law provides that 'the consulting teacher' is an educational employee who has at least five (5) years of teaching experience and a reasonable familiarity with the assignment of the teacher being evaluated.
Other
Consulting Teacher Hourly Rate — Consulting teacher paid $25 per hour for consultation beyond school day
The consulting teacher will be paid twenty five dollars ($25.00) an hour for any consultation time beyond the school day.
Other
Consulting Teacher Meeting Frequency — Maximum 5 meetings per 30 school days during remediation
Meetings will be limited to one (1) hour and five (5) meetings per every thirty (30) school days.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Not specified in these pages
Other
Cook County Paid Leave Waiver — LEFA waives rights under Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance Section 42-5 for duration of 2023-2028 agreement; waiver expires June 30, 2028
Pursuant to Section 42-5 of the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance, enacted by the Cook County Board of Commissioners on December 14, 2023, LEFA waives its/their rights under the Ordinance for the duration of the 2023-2028 agreement. This waiver will expire on June 30, 2028.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Teachers who elect this employee only coverage shall pay and otherwise be responsible for $169 annually ($6.50 per paycheck)
The Board shall provide a dental plan for each teacher employed, and teachers who elect this employee only coverage shall pay and otherwise be responsible for $169 annually ($6.50 per paycheck).
Evaluation
Discipline Progressive — Discipline includes warnings, reprimands, suspensions, dismissals, reductions in rank, or loss of professional advantage; shall adhere to progressive discipline
Discipline includes, but is not limited to, warnings, reprimands, suspensions, dismissals, reductions in rank, or loss of professional advantage. Such action will be taken in an appropriate setting and will, where appropriate, adhere to the tenets of progressive discipline.
Evaluation
Discipline Representation — Teacher notified in writing 24 hours prior to discipline meeting unless circumstances require immediate attention; Association representative may be present at teacher's request
In the event an administrator requires a teacher to attend a meeting for the purpose of disciplining said teacher, the teacher will be notified in writing of the topic of discussion 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting, unless circumstances require immediate attention. The teacher, upon request, may have an Association representative of the teacher's choice present.
Leave
Dismissal Before Holiday — Employee dismissal on Wednesday before Thanksgiving at 2:10 P.M. for employees ending at 3:20 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. for employees ending at 4:00 P.M.; day before Winter and Spring Breaks at 2:00 P.M. student dismissal
Employee dismissal on the Wednesday before the Thanksgiving, and the day before the Winter and Spring Breaks, shall be at 2:10 p.m. for employees whose regular day ends at 3:20 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. for employees whose regular day ends at 4:00 p.m. following a 2:00 p.m. student dismissal.
Workday
Elementary Staff Activity Time — Elementary teachers have 35 minutes of unscheduled activity time on Tuesday and Thursday
On Tuesdays, the first 35 minutes of the teacher day shall be utilized for team plan time without student contact. On Thursdays, the first 35 minutes of the teacher day shall be utilized for professional activities.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Non-tenured teachers formally evaluated minimum twice each school year
The performance of regular, full-time, first, second, third, and fourth year staff members shall be formally evaluated in writing a minimum of twice each school year.
Other
Good Faith Performance — Board and Association mutually agree to carry out contract performance in good faith and comply with Illinois case and statute law
The Board and the Association, and their representative, mutually agree to carry out the performance of this contract in good faith and to faithfully comply with the case and statute law of the State of Illinois.
Grievance
Grievance Definition — Grievance defined as complaint of alleged violation, misinterpretation, or misapplication of specific provisions of the Agreement
A grievance shall mean only a complaint that there has been an alleged violation, misinterpretation, or misapplication of any of the specific provisions of this Agreement.
Grievance
Grievance Evidence Disclosure — Neither Board nor Association permitted to assert grounds or evidence before arbitrator not previously disclosed to other party at least 24 hours prior to arbitration
Neither the Board nor the Association shall be permitted to assert any grounds or evidence before the arbitrator which was not previously disclosed to the other party at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the start of the arbitration proceedings.
Grievance
Grievance No Reprisal — No reprisal taken by Board against teacher for participation in grievance
No reprisal shall be taken by the Board against any teacher because of the teacher's participation in a grievance.
Grievance
Grievance Released Time — Teacher or Association representative released without loss of pay or benefits for maximum 2 days for grievance processing
Should the processing of any grievance require that a teacher or an Association representative be released from his regular assignment, the employee Association representative shall be released without loss of pay or benefits for a maximum of two (2) days.
Grievance
Grievance Separate Filing — All records related to grievance filed separately from personnel files
All records related to a grievance shall be filed separately from personnel files.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — First Step: principal meeting; Second Step: Superintendent; Third Step: School Board; Fourth Step: binding arbitration
First Step: The grievant shall present the grievance in writing within fifteen (15) school days...Within two (2) school days of the meeting, the grievant and the Association shall be provided with the principal's written response. Second Step: grievance filed with Superintendent within ten (10) school days. Third Step: grievance filed with Board Secretary. Fourth Step: binding arbitration available.
Other
Grievance Timeline Extension — Extension of grievance timeline by mutual written agreement
At any step in the grievance process, extension of the timeline provided herein, shall be by mutual written agreement.
Grievance
Grievance Withdrawal — Grievance may be withdrawn at any level without establishing precedent
A grievance may be withdrawn at any level without establishing precedent and shall thereafter be treated as though no grievance had been filed in the first instance.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Family PPO coverage 2026-27
Family PPO coverage 2026-27: $2,837 ($109.10 per paycheck)
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Employee Only PPO coverage 2022-23
PPO Option. Teachers who elect this option shall pay the amounts listed in the table below toward the premium for such coverage. The Board shall pay the balance of said premiums. Employee Only: $673 (2022-23)
Rif
Honorable Dismissal Categories — Building Secretaries, Student Services Secretaries, Paraprofessionals, Technology Assistants, Nurses, ESL Aide, LRC Aide, Building and Playground Supervisor
The categories for purposes of honorable dismissal are: a. Building Secretaries b. Student Services Secretaries c. Paraprofessionals d. Technology Assistants e. Nurses f. ESL Aide g. LRC Aide h. Building and Playground Supervisor
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — The Board will fund the cost of administrating, not to exceed sixty dollars ($60.00) per year, for any teacher who elects to participate in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Optional Flexible Spending Account: the Board will fund the cost of administrating, not to exceed sixty dollars ($60.00) per year, for any teacher who elects to participate in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Other
Iea Convention Leave — Board grants two (2) days leave with pay for each of three (3) delegates to attend IEA Convention
The Board shall grant two (2) days leave with pay for each of three (3) delegates to attend the IEA Convention.
Other
Iea Convention Leave Days — Board grants 2 days leave for each of 3 IEA Convention delegates
The Board shall grant two (2) days leave with pay for each of three (3) delegates to attend the IEA Convention.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Not specified in these pages
Other
Job Sharing Minimum Hours — Job sharing participants recorded as serving teaching position minimum 4 hours per day
Each teacher shall be officially recorded as serving in a teaching position for at least four (4) clock hours per day. Each teacher shall be covered by the Professional Negotiations Agreement for all provisions.
Leave
Job Sharing Unpaid Leave — Job sharing teachers granted half-time unpaid leave of absence
The Board shall grant each teacher a half-time, unpaid leave of absence for the school term to ensure no loss of statutory tenure rights.