Other
Admission To School Events — Each employee and spouse/adult guest admitted without charge to home school events
Each employee and his/her spouse or adult guest shall be admitted without charge to home school events. The employee must be present with their spouse or guest. This includes tournaments hosted by Lena-Winslow, excluding the IHSA championship series.
Other
Agreement Duration — 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027 school years; terminates first day of 2027-2028 school term
The agreement shall become effective for the 2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027 school years. This Agreement shall terminate on the first day of the school term of 2027-2028.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration conducted by American Arbitration Association with decision binding on both parties
The arbitration proceedings shall be initiated by and conducted by the American Arbitration Association. Their rules and regulations shall govern the proceedings in this process. The decision of the arbitrator will be binding.
Other
Association Bulletin Board — Association has right to one faculty bulletin board in each building located in teachers' workroom; notices reference authorship
The Association shall have the right to use one faculty bulletin board in each building. Such bulletin board shall be one located in the teachers' workroom. Notices shall reference authorship.
Other
Association Communications — Association may circulate materials via District tote box, use faculty mailboxes, and use computers/copy machines during non-instructional hours with administrative approval
The Association shall have the right to circulate material by the use of the District tote box. The Association shall have the right to use faculty mailboxes when items placed in the mailboxes reference authorship. The Association shall have the right to computers and copy machines during non-instructional hours.
Other
Association Equipment Access — Association has right to use duplicating, printing equipment, calculators, and computers at reasonable times when not in use; reimburse District for consumable supplies
The Association shall have the right to use duplicating or printing equipment, calculators, and computers at reasonable times when such equipment is not in use. The Association will reimburse the employer for the actual cost of any consumable supplies used by the Association.
Other
Association Leave — Association representatives excused without loss of salary and benefits for local, state, or national conferences; maximum 7 days per contract year, no more than 2 per day
In the event that the Association desires to send representatives to local, state, or national conferences, these representatives shall be excused without loss of salary and benefits to a maximum of seven days per contract year provided that no more than two can take this leave on any single day.
Leave
Association Leave Days — Association granted total of 7 days leave per year for union business; not more than 2 from any one building; substitutes funded by Association
With prior approval of the superintendent, the Association shall be granted a total of seven (7) days leave. Not more than two from any one building can take a leave on a single day for the purpose of attending regional, state, or national conferences or workshops.
Other
Association Mailboxes Bulletin Boards — Association has right to distribute printed materials in each District facility, use mail service, access employee mailboxes, and have bulletin boards in each building
The Association shall have the right to distribute printed materials in each District facility and use the District's mail service, not to include postage, as well as the employee's mailboxes for communication to employees without interference, censorship, or examination of such communications by the employer.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Paras, Library Clerks, Cooks starting wage $15.00/hour
Paras, Library Clerks, Cooks $15.00; Head Cooks $15.50; Secretaries, Lunch Program Coordinator $16.50; Custodians $17.00; Maintenance $18.50; Bus Drivers $21.25
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Unused vacation paid at 60% of wage
Up to one week's unused vacation time shall be credited to the employee on his/her first paycheck after the year in which the vacation time was earned at the rate of 60% of the employee's wage.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4% increase for 2026-27 school year
Wages will increase 5.25% for the 2025-26 school year, 4% for the 2026-27 school year, and an additional 4% for the 2027-28 school year.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4% increase for 2027-28 school year
Wages will increase 5.25% for the 2025-26 school year, 4% for the 2026-27 school year, and an additional 4% for the 2027-28 school year.
Leave
Bereavement Days — 2 days per funeral for immediate family
Each employee shall be allowed two days (per funeral) to be used for the attendance of a funeral for members of their immediate family as defined above in 10.1.
Other
Board Meeting Notice — Association President given written notice of regular or special Board meetings and agenda at least 24 hours prior
The Association President or his/her designee shall be given written notice of any regular or special meeting of the Board and a copy of the agenda as well as proposed and approved Board of Education minutes whenever Board members are notified. A copy of the agenda shall be posted on the district's website and emailed to the Association president at least twenty-four hours prior to the meeting.
Other
Call Back Work — Call-back work compensated at normal rate unless exceeding overtime; minimum 2 hours credited
Call-back work will be compensated at the employee's normal rate of pay unless such call-back exceeds overtime requirements in which case the employee shall be compensated at the overtime rate of pay. All call-back work will be credited at the minimum of two hours.
Workday
Class Size Grade 1 2 Max — Maximum class size grades 1-2
First and Second Grade 24
Workday
Class Size Grade 3 5 Max — Maximum class size grades 3-5
Third, Fourth, Fifth Grade 26
Workday
Class Size Heterogeneous Max — Maximum heterogeneous class size in junior and senior high academies
Junior and Senior High Academies Heterogeneous Class 28
Workday
Class Size Kindergarten Max — Maximum class size at beginning of school year
Elementary Kindergarten 20
Workday
Class Size Lab Science Max — Maximum lab science and shop class size
Lab Science and Shop 24
Workday
Class Size Pe 3 5 Max — Maximum Physical Education class size 3-5
Physical Education (Ele.) 3-4-5 30
Workday
Class Size Pe K 2 Max — Maximum Physical Education class size K-2
Physical Education (Ele.) K-1-2 25
Workday
Class Size Pe Max — Maximum physical education class size junior and senior high
Physical Education 40
Workday
Class Size Remedial Max — Maximum remedial class size in junior and senior high
Remedial Class 24
Workday
Class Size Study Halls Max — Maximum study halls capacity
Study Halls 60
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Part-time employees work minimum 10 hours per week with one 15-minute break per 4 hours and 30-minute duty-free lunch break
Part-time employees are employees who work less than the standard work week but shall be contracted for at least ten hours a week including one fifteen minute break for every four consecutive hours worked and a duty free lunch/or dinner break of no less than thirty minutes.
Other
Contract Duration — Three-year master contract covering 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028
LENA-WINSLOW CUSD #202 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028
Leave
Curriculum Planning Hours — Six (6) hours annually for curriculum planning and articulation
Six (6) hours will be provided the teaching staff annually by the Board of Education for curriculum planning and articulation.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental coverage included in insurance plan
The Board shall provide and administer an insurance plan that includes coverage for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision and a ten thousand dollar ($10,000) life insurance plan.
Other
Dues Deduction — Board deducts Association membership dues from employee pay with written authorization; deducted one-eighteenth from each pay period September through May (18 periods)
The Board shall deduct from the pay of any employee current membership dues of the Association provided that at the time of such deduction there is in the possession of the Board a written authorization for dues deduction executed by the employee.
Other
Dues Deduction Authorization — District deducts 1/21 of total annual dues from regular salary check each pay period for 21 pay periods September through June; requires written authorization
Pursuant to a deduction authorization, the District shall deduct one-twenty-one (1/21) of total dues from the regular salary check of the employee each pay period for twenty-one (21) pay periods, beginning in September and ending in June of each year.
Other
Employee Assignment Notice — Written notice of assignment changes given no later than Monday following July Board Meeting preceding school year, unless emergency situation exists
An employee shall be given written notice of any change of his/her assignments for the forthcoming school year no later than the Monday following the July Board Meeting which precedes the forthcoming school year.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee responsible for full premium during non-work periods for employees working less than 12 months
Employees eligible for insurance coverage working less than twelve months who elect insurance coverage shall be responsible for the full premium during the non-work periods.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Probationary employees evaluated twice during probationary period; non-probationary evaluated no less than once every other employment year
A probationary employee shall be evaluated at least twice during the probationary period with the evaluations taking place at least sixty calendar days apart. Non-probationary employees shall be evaluated no less than once every-other employment year.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Multi-step procedure with filing within 15 working days, administrator response, and potential mediation
A grievance shall be filed in writing within fifteen working days of the event which gave rise to the grievance. The written grievance shall state the nature of the claim, shall note the clause(s) of the Agreement allegedly violated, and shall state the remedy requested.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Same coverage and cost as plans provided to certified staff
The Board shall provide and administer for full-time employees insurance plan/plans that includes coverage for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision and a ten thousand dollar life insurance plan. The insurance plans shall be the same coverage and cost as the plans provided to certified staff.
Other
Information Dissemination — Board furnishes Association President with annual financial reports, audit, adopted budget, Board policy manual, approved minutes, agenda, proposed/corrected budgets, monthly cash position, listing of bills
The Board shall furnish the Association President with the following regularly prepared public information at such times as these are provided to members of the Board: annual financial reports, audit, adopted budget, Board policy manual, an electronic copy of the approved minutes, an electronic copy of the agenda.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Full-time employees: 30+ hour work week, 6 hours/day with 15-minute paid break every 4 hours and 30-minute duty-free lunch break
A full-time employee shall be considered any employee with a standard work week of at least thirty hours a week and six hours a day including at least one fifteen minute paid break every four hours and a duty free lunch/or dinner break of no less than thirty minutes.
Leave
Jury Service Leave — District pays full salary during jury duty, witness service, or depositions in school-related matters
The District shall pay full salary during the time an employee is on jury duty, or, pursuant to a subpoena, serves as a witness or has a deposition taken in any school-related matter pending in court.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Teachers may advance to higher educational lanes with approval; horizontal advancement requires satisfactory completion of graduate-level coursework
Horizontal advancement on the salary schedule requires satisfactory completion (B grade or better) of graduate level course work from an accredited university with prior approval/disapproval being granted by the Superintendent.
Compensation
License Reimbursement — District reimburses 1/5 (one-fifth) of cost of licenses/certifications at end of each school year
The full cost of all licenses and/or certifications required by the District by automatically reimbursing one-fifth (1/5) of the expense at the end of each school year upon proof of receiving the license/certification.
Other
Management Rights — All functions, rights, powers, or authority of Board not specifically limited by express language of agreement are retained by Board
It is expressly understood and agreed that all functions, rights, powers, or authority of the Board which are not specifically limited by the express language of this agreement are retained by the Board.
Other
Mediation Process — If impasse reached, either party may submit request for mediation to Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service; rules of Service govern
If an impasse is reached, either party may submit a request for mediation to the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. The rules of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service pertaining to mediation and impasse shall govern the mediation process.
Compensation
Mileage Reimbursement — Reimbursed at current IRS rate
The Board shall reimburse teachers for travel occasioned by their responsibilities with the District at the current rate established by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as the rate changes.
Other
Negotiation Request Timeline — Association shall request that negotiations begin in writing by April 15
The Association shall request that negotiations begin in writing by April 15.
Other
New Employees List — Names and addresses of new employees provided to Association within 10 business days after hiring
Names and addresses of new employees shall be provided to the Association within ten business days after their hiring.
Other
No Day Night Shift Split — Employee shall never be assigned both contiguous night shift and day shift as part of regular work week
An employee shall never be assigned a contiguous night shift and a day shift as part of a regular work week.
Other
No Strike Clause — No strikes, slowdowns, or refusal to render services allowed during term of agreement
During the term of this Agreement, no Association member shall engage in, authorize, or instigate any strike, slowdown, or refusal to render full and complete services to the Board.
Other
No Strike Provision — No strike, no lockout provision included in Article 18
ARTICLE 18: NO STRIKE, NO LOCKOUT PROVISION
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Bus drivers receive 2 hours compensation at training rate for annual driver recertification course
Bus drivers shall receive 2 hours of compensation at the training rate to attend their annual driver's recertification course. Additionally, the District shall provide the drivers with transportation to one recertification course each year.
Other
Orientation Time — Up to one hour made available within first month of employment for Association orientation and assistance to new employee; not counted as overtime
The Association and the employer agree that, at the request of the Association, up to one hour will be made available within the first month of employment for orientation of and assistance to a new employee. This hour shall not be considered for the purposes of overtime.
Other
Overtime Approval — Overtime at time-and-a-half for hours over 40 per week; must be approved in advance
Overtime/additional time must be approved in advance by the employee's supervisor and by the Superintendent or his/her designee. Overtime shall be paid at time and one-half for hours over forty hours per week for all hourly non-certified personnel.
Other
Paraprofessional Institute Days — Paraprofessionals attend 2 teacher institute days per academic year and are compensated
Paraprofessionals shall attend and shall be compensated for two teacher's institute days per academic year. The Association shall be allowed up to one hour total of paid time to discuss union business during the institute day(s).
Compensation
Pay Frequency — Bi-weekly pay; option of ten or twelve-month basis
Teachers shall have the option of receiving their pay on a ten or a twelve-month basis. Teachers will be paid bi-weekly per the attached schedule (Appendix D).
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 3 personal days annually; new employees earn 1 after 3 months, 2nd and 3rd after 6 months
Each employee shall be allowed three days to be used for personal reasons. New employees during their probationary period will be granted one personal day after 3 months of service and their second and third days after 6 months of service.
Other
Physical Examination — New employees must furnish evidence of physical fitness and freedom from communicable diseases; examination at District expense, taken within 90 days before submission
New employees must furnish evidence of physical fitness to perform assigned duties and freedom from communicable diseases, including tuberculosis. The physical examination and the tuberculin tests must have been taken by the employee no more than 90 days before the employee's submitting evidence of the same to the School Board. This physical examination shall be at the expense of the District employer.
Workday
Planning Periods Elementary — Five (5) planning periods per week, minimum twenty-five (25) minutes each
The Board will provide each elementary teacher with five (5) planning periods per week. Each planning period will be a minimum of twenty-five (25) minutes.
Leave
Professional Meeting Days — At least one (1) day per school year for professional meetings or conferences
Absence of at least one (1) day per school year may be authorized by the Superintendent to permit each teacher to attend local, district, state, national, or international meetings or conferences of a professional nature.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board-paid TRS contribution of 9.8901% of gross salary
The Board agrees to provide a Board-paid contribution to the Illinois Teacher Retirement System of up to nine point eight nine zero one percent (.098901) of the teacher's gross salary including differentials and longevity increments.