Grievance
Arbitration Binding — true
The decision of the arbitrator shall be binding on the parties.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BA Step 1 minimum salary
LIMESTONE WALTERS SALARY SCHEDULE — APPENDIX A — Hiring purposes only. Step 1 BA BASE $46,254.50
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 3% salary increase year 1 with 3% TRS contribution pickup
For the 2025-2026 school year (year 1 of the contract), each returning full-time certified staff member shall receive a salary increase of a 3% with a 3% portion of their contribution towards the Teachers Retirement System paid by the district effective September 5, 2025.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2.5% salary increase year 2 with 5% TRS contribution pickup
For the 2026-2027 school year (year 2 of the contract), each returning full-time certified staff member shall receive a salary increase of 2.5% with a 5% portion of their contribution towards the Teachers Retirement System paid by the district effective September 5, 2026.
Leave
Bereavement Days — One sick day to attend funeral for non-family member if personal days exhausted
One sick day to attend a funeral for a non-family member will be granted only if all personal days have been exhausted.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 180 teacher work days per year; 176 student attendance days
The students shall have 176 student attendance days and the teachers shall have 180 work days.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee responsible for full THIS portion effective September 5, 2025
Teachers are responsible for the full THIS portion effective September 5, 2025.
Evaluation
Evaluation Framework — Evaluations conducted in accordance with Illinois School Code and ISBE regulations
Teacher evaluations and related processes will be conducted in accordance with applicable provisions of the Illinois School Code and ISBE regulations then in effect.
Compensation
Extra Duty Increase Yr1 — 2% increase on extra duty positions in year 1
Year 1 of the contract — 2% increase. See Appendix B.
Compensation
Extra Duty Increase Yr2 — 2% increase on extra duty positions in year 2
Year 2 of the contract — 2% increase. See Appendix B.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — 3-step grievance procedure with informal step, superintendent step, and board step, then arbitration
If not resolved informally, Step 1 to Superintendent, Step 2 to Board, Step 3 to arbitration via FMCS
Insurance
Health Single Premium — 85% of trust rate
The Board shall pay the following monthly for medical insurance for full-time employees who elect health insurance coverage: Employee (Single) 85% of trust rate
Other
Homebound Tutoring Pay — $40 per hour for homebound tutoring
Homebound tutoring pay is established at $40 for each hour.
Other
Internal Substitution Pay Full Period — $35 per class period for in-house per period substitutes
In-house per period substitutes shall be paid at the rate of $35 per class period after completion of a substitute form.
Other
Internal Substitution Pay Partial Period — $20 for partial class period internal coverage
In the case of internal coverage of a partial class period the substitute shall be paid at the rate of $20.00.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — true
Any full-time certified staff member fulfilling the education requirements shall receive a salary increase of $2,000 for completing each requirement: BA +15 hours, MA, MA + 15, MA +30, and MA +45.
Insurance
Life Insurance — $25,000 life insurance provided by Board
The Board shall furnish each employee with $25,000 of life insurance. The employee may purchase additional insurance at his/her own cost.
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MA Step 1 minimum salary
LIMESTONE WALTERS SALARY SCHEDULE — APPENDIX A — Hiring purposes only. Step 1 MA BASE $50,254.50
Other
No Strike Clause — Union agrees no strike or withholding of services during term of agreement
The Union agrees that there shall be no strike or withholding of services during the term that this Agreement is in full force and effect.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — $2,000 lane advancement bonus per education requirement completed
✓
Any full-time certified staff member fulfilling the education requirements shall receive a salary increase of $2,000 for completing each requirement: BA +15 hours, MA, MA + 15, MA +30, and MA +45.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 3 personal leave days per year
Teachers will be granted three (3) personal leave days per year. Any unused personal leave days in a school year will be credited to the cumulative sick leave.
Workday
Planning Prep Time Weekly — Not less than 200 minutes per week planning and prep time
Each teacher shall have an amount of not less than 200 minutes per week.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — 3% TRS pickup year 1; 5% TRS pickup year 2
2025-2026: 3% with a 3% portion of their contribution towards the Teachers Retirement System paid by the district. 2026-2027: 2.5% with a 5% portion of their contribution towards the Teachers Retirement System paid by the district.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS
the Board of Education agrees, effective, to shelter for tax purposes, on behalf of each teacher, the maximum allowable for any required contribution to the Teachers' Retirement System
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Governed by Illinois School Code Article 24
Employees of the District are subject to discipline and termination in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Illinois School Code.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 6 education lanes: BA, BA+15, MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45
LIMESTONE WALTERS SALARY SCHEDULE — APPENDIX A columns: BA BASE, BA+15, MA BASE, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 30 experience steps on salary schedule
LIMESTONE WALTERS SALARY SCHEDULE — APPENDIX A shows Steps 1 through 30
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 14-17 days per year based on years of service
12 or less years of TRS or Equivalent Creditable Service - 14 days per year; 13 to 20 years - 15 days per year; 21 to 29 years - 16 days per year; 30+ years - 17 days per year
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Maximum accumulated sick leave of 340 days
Each full-time teacher shall be granted the following sick leave days at full pay. The unused days may accumulate to 340 days.
Other
Summer Curriculum Planning Pay — $35 per hour for summer curriculum planning and professional development
✓
Upon the coordination and request of administration, teachers will be able to participate outside of the school day in training, education, curriculum updates, and personal professional development. This will be paid at $35 an hour.
Other
Tuition Reimbursement Cap — $12,500 annual budget cap for tuition reimbursement for bargaining unit
A budget of $12,500 for the bargaining unit will be established with no carryover of funds to the next fiscal year.
Workday
Work Day Hours — 7:45 AM - 3:00 PM with duty-free lunch
The normal teacher work day shall be from 7:45 AM — 3:00 PM. Teachers shall have a duty-free lunch equivalent to the student lunch period or thirty (30) minutes, whichever is longer.