Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Employee has right to seek remedy through collective bargaining agreement grievance procedures or other venue as permitted by Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act (IELRA) and state/federal laws
If the employee is not satisfied with the decision and/or action taken by the administrator, the employee has the right to seek remedy through the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement including and not limited to the grievance procedure.
Insurance
Assault Procedure — Report incident to building principal; advised of right to contact police
Any certified employee who is assaulted or receives a verbal threat to his/her well-being shall promptly report the incident to the building principal. The certified employee will be advised by the administrator of his/her right to contact the police.
Other
Association Leave Aggregate — Association granted aggregate five (5) days annually for Association business (example: one person five days, or two persons two days each and one person one day)
The Association shall be granted an aggregate of five (5) days (example: one person five days, or two persons two days each and one person one day) district-wide for Association leave annually.
Other
Association Representation Right — Employee has right to Association representation at any meeting with Administrator or Superintendent that could result in adverse employment action
Any employee who is required to appear or attend a meeting when the employee is to be interviewed, investigated, or conferred before an Administrator or Superintendent or Board of Education shall have the right to be represented by the Association at all meetings.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $83,180
SALARY SCHEDULE 2027-28 Step 34 BS lane: $83,180 (Includes 8% TRS)
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $45,352
SALARY SCHEDULE 2027-28 Step 0 BS lane: $45,352 (Includes 8% TRS)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 3.3% increase from 2024-25 to 2025-26 salary schedule
Comparison of salary schedules 2024-25 and 2025-26 shows approximately 3.3% increase across all steps and lanes
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 3.3% increase from 2025-26 to 2026-27 salary schedule
Comparison of salary schedules 2025-26 and 2026-27 shows approximately 3.3% increase across all steps and lanes
Leave
Bereavement Days — 4 days for death of child, stepchild, spouse or stepparent; 3 days for other immediate family
An employee will be granted four (4) days of bereavement leave for the death of a child, stepchild, spouse or stepparent. An employee will be granted three (3) days of bereavement leave for the death of a mother-in-law, father-in-law, sibling, grandparent, or grandchild.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 180 work days per year plus 5 emergency days if not used
The school year calendar shall consist of one hundred eighty-five (185) days which shall include one hundred seventy-six (176) pupil or parent-teacher conference days, four (4) institute/workshop days. The work year for employees shall not exceed one hundred eighty (180) days and the five (5) emergency days, if not used, will not be work days.
Compensation
Cte Employment Experience Recognized — CTE employment experience in workforce positions recognized
For CTE teachers, earned employment experience in the workforce of CTE teaching position(s) including within the District and for which they have licensure, shall be recognized, plus any applicable experience as stipulated above in A-E.
Grievance
Discipline Investigation Requirement — Investigation for just cause required before discipline
Discipline as defined in Article XI, Section 11.01 shall be preceded by an investigation for just cause by the appropriate administrator.
Grievance
Discipline Meeting Notice Deadline — Two work days for meeting notice
Prior to setting a meeting date, the employee and the Association President or his/her designee will be given prior written notice of the need for a meeting, the specific reason(s) for the meeting, the nature of the alleged charge, and informed of his/her right to be represented by the Association. The parties will find a mutually agreeable date and time for the meeting no later than two (2) work days from issuance of the written notice.
Grievance
Discipline Notification Timeline — Two work days to notify of discipline decision
If the administrator, following the completion of the investigation, then determines that the employee should be disciplined for just cause, they will notify in writing the employee and the Association President or his/her designee of a need for a meeting. The parties will find a mutually agreeable date and time for the meeting no later than two (2) work days from issuance of the written notice.
Evaluation
Evaluation Committee Composition — Four Association members and four District members
A committee consisting of four (4) Association members appointed by the Association and four (4) members appointed by the District shall be responsible for implementing and, as needed, revising the teacher evaluation tool.
Evaluation
Evaluation Committee Meeting Frequency — At least twice per year
This committee shall meet as needed but at least twice per year to educate themselves on evaluation plans, state laws and regulations, district needs, and evidence-based frameworks.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Teacher discipline investigation procedures referenced; specific evaluation cycle not stated in these pages
After receipt of the discipline and investigation results including the factual and evidentiary findings, the teacher has the right to submit a written response which will be attached to the letter of discipline.
Evaluation
Evaluation Plan Review — Committee review of evaluation plan when necessary
A committee consisting of equal numbers of certified employees appointed by the Association and members appointed by the District shall review the District's evaluation plan, when such review is deemed necessary.
Other
File Copy Reproduction — One copy per year free of charge
Once per year, upon employee request, the employer will reproduce one (1) copy free of charge of any material in the employee's personnel file.
Other
File Examination Right — Right to examine personnel file with reasonable notice during office hours
An employee shall have the right to examine his/her personnel file upon reasonable notice and during regular office hours. The employee may have a representative of the Association accompany him/her in such review.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Step I (Principal), Step II (Superintendent), Step III (Board of Education), Step IV (Arbitration)
STEP I, STEP II, STEP III, STEP IV – If the grievant and Association are not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step III, the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration.
Other
Hard To Fill Positions — Superintendent may offer up to 6 years of additional prior experience credit on salary schedule for hard to fill positions
The Superintendent may offer up to an additional 6 years of prior experience on the salary schedule if it is determined that this action is necessary to compete for staff to fill 'hard to fill' positions.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board shall pay the value of the monthly cost of the lowest premium toward any insurance plan offered by the District and selected by the teacher
Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year and continuing through the 2027-2028 school year, the Board shall pay the value of the monthly cost of the lowest premium toward any insurance plan offered by the District and selected by the teacher.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — 8 hours including duty-free lunch period
The length of the workday for all employees will not exceed eight (8) hours including a duty free lunch period. At each attendance center, the last workday before Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring break will be shortened by one (1) hour.
Other
Interview Participation Union — ELEA President and one additional member appointed by ELEA Executive Officers have right to attend interviews for Superintendent, Principal, and Assistant Principal positions
The ELEA President and one (1) additional member appointed by the ELEA Executive Officers shall have the right to attend an interview conducted by the District's Search Committee for the positions of Superintendent, Principal and Assistant Principal.
Other
Labor Management Committee Frequency — Labor Management Committee meets in-person once per month from August to May
The Labor Management Committee shall meet in-person once per month from August to May, at a mutually agreeable time. These meetings shall be in-person unless otherwise mutually agreed.
Insurance
Liability Protection — Board shall comply with Section 105 ILCS 5/10-20.20 of Illinois School Code
The Board shall comply with Section 105 ILCS 5/10-20.20 of the Illinois School Code.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $86,202
SALARY SCHEDULE 2027-28 Step 34 MS lane: $86,202 (Includes 8% TRS)
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $46,999
SALARY SCHEDULE 2027-28 Step 0 MS lane: $46,999 (Includes 8% TRS)
Other
Material Placement Notice Deadline — Thirty school days notice for critical performance material
Any material critical of an employee's performance shall be reduced to writing within thirty (30) school days following knowledge of the event by the Principal or Superintendent, and a copy thereof shall be given to the employee.
Other
Material Removal From File — Only upon mutual agreement by staff member and Superintendent
Materials placed in the employee's personnel file shall not be removed except upon mutual agreement by the staff member and the Superintendent.
Compensation
Mileage Reimbursement — IRS rate per mile
The District shall reimburse employees at the IRS rate per mile for necessary use of personal vehicles. The purpose of such travel in personal vehicles must be approved in advance.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — $200 annual longevity stipend increase for 5-year tenure
Five years in same position, stipend increase by .5% (additional $200) for next 5 years. At year 10 and each additional five-year span, increase by .5% (additional $200)
Compensation
Outside Employment Recognition — Full-time public/private school service in Illinois recognized; DoDEA schools recognized; college/university service recognized
Employment experience earned in other school settings and/or work settings for Career and Technical Education shall be recognized for salary schedule purposes if appropriate documentation is submitted (e.g., letter from previous employer or college/university, etc.), commencing upon employment.
Compensation
Outside Employment Recognition College — Full-time public and/or private college/university service in any state or US Department of Defense Schools
Full-time public and/or private college/university service in any state or US Department of Defense Schools.
Compensation
Outside Employment Recognition Dod Schools — Full-time public and/or private school service in any State or United State Department of Defense Schools
Full-time public and/or private school service in any State or United State Department of Defense Schools.
Compensation
Outside Employment Recognition Il Less Than Full — Service less than full-time in Illinois recognized by creditable years per TRS
Service less than full-time in the state of Illinois shall be recognized by the Board of Education according to the employee's creditable years of service as reported to the Teacher's Retirement System.
Compensation
Outside Employment Recognition Il School — Full-time public and/or private school service in Illinois
Full-time public and/or private school service in Illinois.
Compensation
Outside Employment Recognition Outside Il Less Than Full — One half year of service for each part-time year outside Illinois
Service less than full-time outside the state of Illinois shall be recognized by the Board of Education as one half year of service for each part-time year, except if the service was less than half-time, then no credit shall be recognized by the Board of Education.
Compensation
Paycheck Distribution Frequency — Tenth and twenty-fifth of each month
Paychecks will be issued on the tenth (10th) and twenty-fifth (25th) of each month. If the tenth (10th) or twenty-fifth (25th) falls on a weekend or holiday, paychecks will be issued on the last work day preceding the weekend or holiday.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 3 personal leave days at beginning of each year
At the beginning of each year, each member of the bargaining unit will be credited with three (3) personal leave days. Teachers at the start of their twentieth (20th) year of service will receive one (1) additional personal day for a total of four (4) personal days.
Other
Personnel File Maintenance — One personnel file and one official evaluation file maintained
Only one (1) personnel file and one (1) official evaluation file shall be maintained in the central office or electronically in the case of the District's evaluation system.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Employee must give irrevocable letter of retirement for salary incentive plans; no specific TRS pickup percentage stated in these pages
If an eligible employee gives the Board an irrevocable letter of retirement prior to March 15 one (1) year prior to the year of retirement, the employee will be removed from the salary schedule.
Retirement
Retirement System — Teachers Retirement System (TRS) with creditable earnings definitions including salary, substitute wages, homebound/tutoring, extra duties, summer school, bonuses, and tax-deferred contributions
For purposes of this Article, TRS creditable compensation (earnings) include: Salary for regular contractual teaching duties; Wages for substitute teaching; Wages for homebound teaching or tutoring; Earnings for extra duties; Summer school; Bonuses; Contributions to qualified plans.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Recalls shall be made in accordance with procedures of the Illinois School Code; any teacher honorably dismissed pursuant to reduction in force shall be eligible for a recall period in accordance with Section 105 ILCS 5/24-12 of the Illinois School Code
Recalls shall be made in accordance with the procedures of the Illinois School Code. Any teacher honorably dismissed pursuant to this Article shall be eligible for a recall period in accordance with Section 105 ILCS 5/24-12.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — BS, BS+16, MS, MS+16, MS+32
Five salary lanes: BS, BS+16, MS, MS+16, MS+32 representing education credential levels
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Salary schedule structure not fully detailed in these pages; reference to salary steps in context of seniority and increments
Paid leaves, and Board approved unpaid leaves shall not affect seniority. Tenured teachers involuntarily reduced to part-time status shall continue to accrue seniority.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 12 days of sick leave at beginning of each school year
At the beginning of each school year each qualifying member of the defined bargaining unit will be credited with twelve (12) days of sick leave. Unused sick leave days will accumulate.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Maximum 50 days of accrued and unused sick leave days
The Board will pay an eligible teacher for any accrued and unused sick leave days that are not used for service credit with the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) at a rate of $25 per day, up to a maximum of 50 days.
Leave
Sick Leave Statement Deadline — Statement issued no later than September 10th
Each employee shall be given a statement of accrued sick leave no later than the September 10th paycheck. The employees' pay stub shall reflect an employee's available leaves (i.e. sick leave and personal leave) available for use.
Compensation
Step Increase — Extra teaching load at rate of one-eighth of teacher's salary; homebound instruction at $40/hour; home/away game workers at $35/night; track meet workers at $20/meet
The extra teaching load will be at a rate of one-eighth of the teacher's salary. Teachers who provide homebound instruction will be paid for at least two hours of instruction time for each day at $40 per hour.
Workday
Summer School Applications — Bargaining unit members receive first consideration
The Board will receive applications for summer school positions from bargaining unit members prior to offering employment to any others. Positions will be filled at the discretion of the Board.
Leave
Supervision One On One — Not required
Teachers shall not be required to supervise any student in a one-on-one situation in their classroom.
Compensation
Training Session Hourly Rate — $30.00 per hour
Teachers required to attend curriculum alignment, internal reviews, external review, school improvement meeting, or technology and other training sessions after the contractual work day will be paid at the hourly rate of $30.00.
Retirement
Trs Tier — TRS creditable service and earnings subject to Illinois Teacher Retirement System definitions; no specific tier designation noted
creditable service as defined by the Illinois Teacher Retirement System by the last day of service in the District.
Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement Max Hours — Up to nine semester hours per fiscal year
Teachers shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement up to $200 per semester hour, for up to nine (9) semester hours in any fiscal year.
Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement Per Hour — Up to $200 per semester hour
Teachers shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement up to $200 per semester hour, for up to nine (9) semester hours in any fiscal year.
Other
Work For Retired Employees — Board may hire up to 3 full-time equivalent retired teachers
The Board may hire up to three (3) full time equivalent teachers who have retired under the Teacher Retirement System, or similar program. These teachers will be paid according to the salary schedule, but in no instance more than the Master starting salary.