Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available under American Arbitration Association rules
If the certified Employee or the Association is not satisfied with the disposition at Step Three or time limits expire without response from Superintendent, the Association may submit the grievance to American Arbitration Association for binding resolution.
Other
Association Meeting Facilities Use — Regular Association meetings may be held after the regular school day with permission of the Superintendent and/or his/her designee. Special meetings during regular school days and hours require no interruption with school activities.
Regular Association meetings may be held after the regular school day with permission of the Superintendent and/or his/her designee. Should special meetings be held during regular school days and hours, or immediately thereafter, there shall be no interruption or interference with school activities.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Fall, Winter & Contest Plays, Musical Director, Poms, Scholastic Bowl, Group Interp., Cheerleading, & FBLA salary year 21 and up
Fall, Winter, Contest Plays, Musical Director, Poms, Scholastic Bowl, Group Interp., Cheerleading, FBLA salary: $3,791.19 year 21 and up
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $37,500 for 2022-23
The beginning salary of a new teacher will start at no less than the base salary of $37,500 for 2022-23, $38,000 for 2023-24, $38,500 for 2024-25, $39,000 for 2025-26, and $39,500 for 2026-27.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Sick leave covers death in immediate family including parents, spouse, brothers, sisters, children, grandparents, grandchildren, parents-in-law, and legal guardians
Sick leave shall be determined to mean personal illness, quarantine at home, or serious illness or death in one's family. For purposes of this Agreement, immediate family shall include: parents, spouse, brothers, sisters, children, grandparents, grandchildren, parents-in-law, and legal guardians.
Other
Board Meeting Notification — The President of the Association shall be given notice of any regular or special meetings of the Board at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled time of such meeting. A copy of the agenda shall be emailed to the President and Vice-President of the Association.
The President of the Association shall be given notice of any regular or special meetings of the Board at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled time of such meeting. A copy of the agenda shall be emailed to the President and Vice-President of the Association.
Other
Board Minutes To Association — A copy of the approved minutes of the latest Board Meeting shall be available on request to the President of the Association.
A copy of the approved minutes of the latest Board Meeting shall be available on request to the President of the Association.
Other
Bulletin Board Use — A bulletin board shall be provided in each Employee lounge for the purpose of posting announcements of local Association business. The Association may use the Employee mailboxes and electronic mail system for dissemination of Association announcements.
A bulletin board shall be provided in each Employee lounge for the purpose of posting announcements of local Association business. The Association may use the Employee mailboxes and electronic mail system for dissemination of Association announcements.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Teachers are to report to work and be in their classroom no later than 7:45 AM and leave the building no earlier than 3:20 PM
Teachers are to report to work and be in their classroom no later than 7:45 AM and leave the building no earlier than 3:20 PM. Any teacher assigned Early Bird is to report to work and be in their classroom fifteen (15) minutes before the start of their first class and leave the building no earlier than eight (8) minutes after their last class.
Other
Contract Distribution Electronic — The Board, as soon as possible, shall have electronic copies of this contract prepared and sent to the president of the Association.
The Board, as soon as possible, shall have electronic copies of this contract prepared and sent to the president of the Association.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board contributes up to $33.00 per employee per month
The Board of Education shall contribute up to thirty-three dollars ($33.00) per employee per month for those participating in the Dental Insurance Plan.
Other
Disciplinary Meeting Prior To Reprimand — It is understood and agreed that a meeting to discuss a pending or potential remedial disciplinary matter will be held prior to issuing any written reprimand.
It is understood and agreed that a meeting to discuss a pending or potential remedial disciplinary matter will be held prior to issuing any written reprimand. The parties agree that the immediate supervisor and the teacher will exchange written summaries of the meeting at issue.
Other
Disciplinary Record Removal Threshold — Any record of disciplinary action more than seven (7) years old shall be removed from the teacher's file unless there has been a substantially similar reoccurrence within the seven (7) year period.
Any record of disciplinary action more than seven (7) years old shall be removed from the teacher's file unless there has been a substantially similar reoccurrence within the seven (7) year period.
Other
District Equipment Use — The Association may use District equipment when it is not in use for school business purposes. It is understood the Association will reimburse the District for the cost of all consumable supplies and other related costs.
The Association may use District equipment when it is not in use for school business purposes. It is understood the Association will reimburse the District for the cost of all consumable supplies and other related costs.
Other
Dual Credit Courses Placement — In the event that dual credit courses are offered at Lincoln Community High School in any given school year, the administration will first place qualified L.C.H.S. employees in those positions.
In the event that dual credit courses are offered at Lincoln Community High School in any given school year, the administration will first place qualified L.C.H.S. employees in those positions.
Other
Dues Deduction Authorization — The Board shall deduct from each Employee's pay the current dues of the Association, provided that the Board has an Employee-executed authorization for dues deduction, the amount of which shall annually be certified by the Association.
The Board shall deduct from each Employee's pay the current dues of the Association, provided that the Board has an Employee-executed authorization for dues deduction, the amount of which shall annually be certified by the Association.
Other
Employee Load Student Contact Periods — No employee shall be assigned more than six (6) student contact periods in seven (7) period day
No employee shall be assigned more than six (6) student contact periods in seven (7) period day. Due to the nature of the IMC Director and Guidance Counselors, they shall be flexible in scheduling their individual work day.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenured employees formally evaluated at least biennially
Non-tenured Employees shall be formally evaluated at least twice each year. Tenured Employees shall be formally evaluated at least biennially by a qualified administrator.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — First Step (informal), Second Step (administrator), Third Step (Superintendent)
An attempt shall be made to resolve any grievance in informal, verbal discussion between complainant and his/her immediate superior. If the grievance cannot be resolved informally, the aggrieved Employee shall file the grievance in writing. In the event a grievance has not been satisfactorily resolved at the Second Step, the aggrieved Employee shall file, within five (5) days of the appropriate administrator's written decision or answer at the Second Step, a copy of the grievance with the Superintendent.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — $173 stipend per month for single insurance
The Board will fully fund single insurance for all full-time employees. Members currently enrolled in single + spouse, single + children, and/or family will be given a $173 stipend per month to help with premium costs.
Other
Internal Substituting Restrictions — Internal substituting will not be assigned or requested of employees unless in the case of emergency when all other avenues have been exhausted.
Internal substituting will not be assigned or requested of employees unless in the case of emergency when all other avenues have been exhausted.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Educational advancement available with stipulated increases
If an employee moves to the next step of education he/she shall earn an increase of the given percentage of the base. B+8: 3%, B+16: 3%, B+24: 3%, MS: 3%, MS+8: 3%, MS+16: 3%, MS+24: 3%, MS+34: 3%.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — 6% retirement incentive for final four years of service
If an employee gives the board the irrevocable notice of retirement by May 1 prior to the final four years of employment the Board shall pay him/her a six percent (6%) retirement incentive for his/her remaining four years of services.
Other
Parent Student Complaint Investigation — The Administration shall investigate and validate parent-student complaints. Valid complaints shall be promptly reported to the affected teacher. Teachers shall be notified in advance of parental conferences involving valid complaints.
The Administration shall investigate and validate parent-student complaints. Valid complaints shall be promptly reported to the affected teacher. Teachers shall be notified in advance of parental conferences involving valid complaints.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Employees may request a one (1) year leave of absence or be allowed to resign if assignment is not acceptable
In the event of a change, and a tentative assignment must be made after August 1st, those Employees so affected may request a one (1) year leave of absence or be allowed to resign if the assignment is not acceptable.
Other
Personnel File Review Right — Each Employee shall have the right, upon twenty-four (24) hour written request, to review the contents of said Employee's personnel file
Each Employee shall have the right, upon twenty-four (24) hour written request, to review the contents of said Employee's personnel file with the exception of pre-employment confidential material.
Compensation
Prep Period Rate Iep Meetings — Any teacher who gives up more than six (6) prep periods in a semester to attend IEP/504 Plan meetings will be paid at an hourly rate of $25.00 per additional prep period missed.
Any teacher who gives up more than six (6) prep periods in a semester to attend IEP/504 Plan meetings will be paid at an hourly rate of $25.00 per additional prep period missed.
Other
Professional Assignments Change Notification — Notification to Employees of the following year's tentative assignments will be made by the end of the school term. Changes in tentative assignments will not be made without prior discussion of said change with the Employee(s) involved.
Changes in tentative assignments will not be made without prior discussion of said change with the Employee(s) involved. Notification to Employees of the following year's tentative assignments will be made by the end of the school term.
Other
Professional Growth Credit Submission Deadline Fall — Teachers must submit notice of satisfactory completion of course prior to start of semester, with official transcript by November 1st
Teachers, in order to receive credit on the salary schedule for advancement must submit, prior to the start of a semester, a notice of satisfactory completion of the course. The official transcript, however, will be required no later than November 1st of the first semester.
Other
Professional Growth Credit Submission Deadline Spring — Official transcript required no later than March 1st of second semester
The official transcript, however, will be required no later than March 1st of the second semester.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers Retirement System)
Limitation on TRS Creditable Earnings: When an Employee has thirty (30) years of TRS creditable service, the Employee's nonexempt creditable TRS earnings, irrespective of form and no matter how arising, shall not exceed amounts specified hereinafter.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — beginning with his/her layoff and ending one (1) calendar and one (1) day thereafter
Any tenured Employee who is honorably dismissed shall have recall rights for a period beginning with his/her layoff and ending one (1) calendar and one (1) day thereafter.
Other
Rif Tiebreaker Drawing Of Lots — drawing of lots with a representative of the Association present
drawing of lots with a representative of the Association present.
Other
Rif Tiebreaker Length In Department — length of teaching in the department (in the event that the employees are in the same department)
length of teaching in the department (in the event that the employees are in the same department);
Other
Rif Tiebreaker Length Of Service Illinois — length of public school teaching experience in the State of Illinois, which is allowed for credit on the salary schedule
length of public school teaching experience in the State of Illinois, which is allowed for credit on the salary schedule;
Other
Rif Tiebreaker Length Of Service Out Of State — length of public school teaching experience outside the State of Illinois, which is allowed for credit on the salary schedule
length of public school teaching experience outside the State of Illinois, which is allowed for credit on the salary schedule;
Other
Right To Organize — Employees shall have the right to organize, join, or assist the Association in professional negotiations with the Board. The Employees also have the right to refrain from any such activities.
Employees shall have the right to organize, join, or assist the Association in professional negotiations with the Board. The Employees also have the right to refrain from any such activities.
Other
Right To Representation In Board Proceedings — When on Employee is required to appear before the Board concerning any matter that could adversely affect the Employee's employment, the Employee shall be entitled to have a representative of the local Association present.
When on Employee is required to appear before the Board concerning any matter that could adversely affect the Employee's employment, the Employee shall be entitled to have a representative of the local Association present.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Salary schedule includes 21+ steps
Extra-Curricular Stipend Schedule 2022-2023 shows year 1 through 21 & UP across multiple activity categories with corresponding salary levels.
Other
Seniority List Final Posting Deadline — Final seniority lists shall be posted by the Superintendent not later than January 5
Final seniority lists shall be posted by the Superintendent not later than January 5. No list can be changed after this date.
Other
Seniority Lists Posting Deadline — Seniority lists shall be posted by the Superintendent by November 15
Seniority lists shall be posted by the Superintendent by November 15, and tenured teachers shall have twenty (20) school days from the date the lists are posted to notify the Superintendent of any errors.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 12 days for 5-15 years of service
Each employee shall be entitled to sick leave according to the following schedule: 5 through 15 years: 12 days; 16 through 24 years: 15 days; more than 24: 20 days or maximum annual allotment recognized by TRS.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Accumulated sick leave increased to total of 360 days upon retirement notice
If an employee gives the Board the irrevocable notice of retirement by May 1 prior to the final four years of employment and has at least 150 days of accumulated sick leave, the Employee's accumulated sick leave will be increased on May 1 to a total of 360 days.
Compensation
Step Increase — 3% increase of last year's base salary
If you are at step 2-5: 3% increase of last year's base salary. Steps 6-10: 3%. Steps 11-15: 3% if B+24, 3% if not B+24 yet. Steps 16-20: 3% if MS, 3% if not MS yet. Steps 20+: 3%.
Other
Vacancy Notice Posting Advance — notice of all teaching vacancies will be posted at least five (5) days prior to filling such vacancies
The Superintendent shall post at the main office a notice of all teaching vacancies, including vacancies in promotional positions, coaching and extracurricular duties as they occur. Except in case of an emergency, said notice will be posted at least five (5) days prior to filling such vacancies.
Insurance
Vision Coverage — Vision insurance offered and fully funded by employee/member
Vision insurance shall be offered and fully funded by employee/member.
Other
Voluntary Transfer Request Procedure — Any Employee presently on tenure may apply for transfer to another department or area where a vacancy exists. Such application, with a copy to the Association, shall be in writing to an administrator. The interests and aspirations of the individual Employee shall be considered.
Any Employee presently on tenure may apply for transfer to another department or area where a vacancy exists. Such application, with a copy to the Association, shall be in writing to an administrator. The interests and aspirations of the individual Employee shall be considered.