Leave
Additional Leaves — Additional leaves available as specified in Article 9
Additional leaves shall be provided as specified in Article 9 of this contract.
Other
After School Departmental Meetings — After school departmental meetings limited to 1 hour, at least 2 days advance notice
After school departmental meetings that are not held on early release days will be scheduled at least two (2) days in advance and will be limited to one (1)hour.
Workday
After School Meetings Advance Notice — After-school meetings not on early release days scheduled at least two days in advance, limited to one hour. Notification and agenda given at least two school days prior, except under extreme emergency with Union approval.
After school meetings that are not held on early release days will be scheduled at least two (2) days in advance and will be limited to one (1) hour. Notification and the agenda for the meetings shall be given not less than two (2) school days prior to the meeting date.
Other
Agreement Duration — August 2016 through day immediately preceding beginning of 2018-2019 school year
This agreement will be effective as of August 2016 and shall remain in effect until the day immediately preceding the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year.
Other
Anonymous Material Prohibited — Anonymous material may not be placed in personnel file
Anonymous material may not be placed in the file.
Other
Applicant Notification Timeline — Applicants from District 156 shall be notified in writing, immediately following Board or Administration action to fill such position
Applicants from District 156 shall be notified, in writing, immediately following Board or Administration action to fill such position.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available through American Arbitration Association (AAA)
Within thirty (30) days following the receipt of the Board's decision, the Union may submit the grievance to the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association.
Leave
Assault Injury Salary Continuation — Up to 30 days absence from work due to assault/battery injury continues regular salary without charge to sick leave
Whenever a teacher is absent from work as a result of personal injury caused by an assault and/or battery on school premises, he/she shall continue to receive his/her regular salary. Such absence shall not be charged, up to thirty (30) days of absence, to his annual sick leave or accumulated sick leave.
Other
Assault Protection Legal Advice — Any case of assault on teacher shall be promptly reported to Board designee; legal counsel advises teacher of rights and obligations (if no conflict of interest with Board)
Any case of assault upon a teacher shall be promptly reported to the designee of the Board of Education. The legal counsel of the Board of Education shall advise the teacher of his/her rights and obligation with respect to such assault. This consultative legal assistance shall only occur if there is not a conflict of interest with the School Board and its school attorney.
Other
Assault Reporting — Any case of assault on a paraprofessional shall be promptly reported to the School Principal.
Any case of assault on a paraprofessional shall be promptly reported to the School Principal.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $66,924.12
STEP 20 BA salary for fiscal year 2022-2023
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $43,858.57
STEP 1 BA salary for fiscal year 2022-2023
Other
Bargaining Unit Representation — Lincoln Council Southwest Suburban Federation of Teachers Local 943, IFT, AFT, AFL-CIO
recognizes the Lincoln Council, Local #943, IFT, AFT, AFL-CIO, hereinafter referred to as the UNION, as the exclusive bargaining agent for all regularly contracted certified teaching personnel
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 5.3% increase from FY 2022-2023 to FY 2023-2024
BA minimum: $43,858.57 (FY 2022-2023) to $45,612.91 (FY 2023-2024)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — $2 per hour increase for all paraprofessionals
2022-2023: The starting salary for paraprofessionals shall be $18 per hour. All other paraprofessionals employees shall receive a $2 per hour increase.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — $2 per hour increase for all paraprofessionals
2023-2024: The starting salary for paraprofessionals shall be $20 per hour. All other paraprofessionals employees shall receive a $2 per hour increase.
Other
Beginning Of Year Prep Compensation — Teachers compensated for beginning-of-year preparation at current extra duty rate, not to exceed eight (8) hours
It is the expectation that teachers will prepare their classrooms for the beginning of the school year. The district will compensate teachers for this preparation at the current extra duty rate, not to exceed eight (8) hours.
Other
Beginning Of Year Preparation — It is the expectation that teachers will prepare their classrooms and/or offices for the beginning of the school year.
It is the expectation that teachers will prepare their classrooms and/or offices for the beginning of the school year.
Compensation
Beginning Of Year Preparation Compensation 2016 17 — 2016-2017: classroom teachers compensated up to 8 hours at extra duty rate for classroom preparation
For the 2016-2017 school year, the district will compensate teachers for this preparation of an assigned classroom at the current extra duty rate, not to exceed eight (8) hours. The district will compensate those teachers who service students in an assigned office at the current extra duty rate, not to exceed four (4) hours.
Compensation
Beginning Of Year Preparation Compensation 2017 18 — 2017-2018: No compensation for beginning-of-year preparation
The district will not compensate teachers for beginning-of-the-year preparation in the 2017-2018 school year.
Compensation
Beginning Year Prep Compensation — beginning-of-year preparation: 8 hours max for assigned classroom at extra duty rate
It is the expectation that teachers will prepare their classrooms and/or offices for the beginning of the school year. The district will compensate teachers for this preparation of an assigned classroom at the current extra duty rate, not to exceed eight (8) hours.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 5 days for death of immediate family member; 3 days for grandparents/in-laws; 1 day for other relatives
All teachers shall be allowed up to five (5) days absence without loss of pay, for the death of a member of the immediate family. Up to three (3) days absence for death of grandmother, grandfather, grandchild, niece, or nephew, or sister/brother-in-law. For other relatives not in the immediate family, a teacher shall be granted a one (1) day absence without loss of pay.
Leave
Bereavement Leave — Bereavement leave provided for death of family members as specified
Bereavement leave shall be provided for death of immediate family members.
Other
Board Information Access — Board provides Union president with board agendas, official minutes with attachments, and 24-hour notice of board and committee meetings
The Board shall provide the Union president with the following documents: A. Board agendas B. Official minutes of the Board including all attachments of each school board meeting. C. Notices of all Board meetings and Board committee meetings must be received by the Union president no later than twenty-four (24) hours before said meetings.
Other
Board Information Provision — Notices of all Board meetings and Board committee meetings must be received by the Union president no later than twenty-four (24) hours before said meetings.
Notices of all Board meetings and Board committee meetings must be received by the Union president no later than twenty-four (24) hours before said meetings.
Other
Board Policy Summary Distribution — Two copies of each summarized board policy document given to Union president; one copy made available to staff in central location
In order to keep paraprofessionals informed of existing and new policies that pertain to staff, two (2) copies of each summarized document shall be given to the Union president. The Union president or designee shall see to it that one copy is made available to the staff in a central location.
Other
Board Summary Distribution — Superintendent's office provides unofficial board meeting summary to all teachers within 5 working days
All teachers shall receive from the Superintendent's office an unofficial summary of the Board meetings within five (5) working days.
Other
Board Summary Provision — All paraprofessionals shall receive from the Superintendent's office an unofficial summary of the Board meetings within five (5) working days.
All paraprofessionals shall receive from the Superintendent's office an unofficial summary of the Board meetings within five (5) working days.
Leave
Child Care Leave — Child care leave available as specified in Article 9
Child care leave shall be available as specified in Article 9.
Other
Class Interruption Minimized — A sincere effort shall be made to avoid the interruption of classes whether by intercom or entering the classroom.
A sincere effort shall be made to avoid the interruption of classes whether by intercom or entering the classroom.
Other
Class Size Limit — Administration will make every effort to limit class size to 30 students
The Administration will make every effort to limit class size to thirty (30) students.
Other
Class Size Target — Administration will make effort to limit class size to 30 students
The Administration will make every effort to limit class size to thirty (30) students.
Other
Classroom Supplies — Board to provide reasonable classroom supplies necessary for instruction
The Board shall provide reasonable classroom supplies necessary for effective instruction.
Other
Classroom Visitor Procedures — Parent meetings scheduled and approved by teacher; office confirms appointment before giving pass; unscheduled appointments require administrator accompaniment to classroom
A teacher will meet with a parent or guardian when an appointment has been scheduled and approved by the teacher. Office personnel shall contact the teacher to confirm a parent appointment before giving a parent a pass. An Administrator will accompany a parent to the teacher's classroom in instances where it is believed an unscheduled appointment warrants immediate attention.
Other
Classroom Visits Interruptions — Classroom visits and interruptions to be minimized and scheduled when possible
Classroom visits and interruptions shall be minimized and scheduled when possible to avoid disruption of instruction.
Other
Classroom Visits Procedure — Parent appointments must be scheduled and approved by teacher; office confirms appointment before issuing pass; administrator accompanies unscheduled visits
A teacher will meet with a parent or guardian when an appointment has been scheduled and approved by the teacher. Office personnel shall contact the teacher to confirm a parent appointment before giving a parent a pass. An Administrator will accompany a parent to the teacher's classroom in instances where it is believed an unscheduled appointment warrants immediate attention.
Other
Classroom Visits Scheduled — Teacher will meet with parent or guardian when appointment scheduled and approved by teacher. Office personnel shall contact teacher to confirm parent appointment before giving pass. Administrator will accompany unscheduled appointment warranting immediate attention.
A teacher will meet with a parent or guardian when an appointment has been scheduled and approved by the teacher. Office personnel shall contact the teacher to confirm a parent appointment before giving a parent a pass. An Administrator will accompany a parent to the teacher's classroom in instances where it is believed an unscheduled appointment warrants immediate attention.
Compensation
Compensation Beginning Of Year — Teachers compensated for beginning-of-year preparation activities
Teachers shall receive compensation for beginning-of-the-year preparation activities.
Workday
Continuous Preparation Time Minimum — Minimum 40 continuous minutes of preparation time in one day
Every effort shall be made to ensure that a teacher shall have at least forty (40) continuous minutes of preparation time in one day.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 180 attendance days
The school year for all paraprofessionals shall consist of one hundred eighty (180) attendance days.
Other
Contract Duration — July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024
This agreement will be effective as of July 1, 2021 and shall remain in effect until June 30, 2024.
Other
Contract Term — Agreement covers 2013-2016 school years
Final Board Approved 9-23-2013 AGREEMENT 2013-2016
Other
Credentials Update — Employee responsible for updating licensure and presenting proof of additional licenses; notification to Administration required by October 15th
The employee bears the responsibility to update his/her licensure and to present proof of additional licenses. The employee must notify the Administration by October 15th.
Other
Credentials Update Deadline — Employee must notify Administration by October 15th of updated licensure and proof of additional licenses
The employee must notify the Administration by October 15th.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Full dental coverage provided
The Board agrees to pay for and provide as needed to the teaching faculty full single medical insurance and dental coverage
Other
Discipline Committee — Joint Discipline Committee for safe educational working environment consisting of at least three teacher volunteers (preferably one from primary, intermediate, and middle levels) and an administrator.
In order to provide safe and educational working conditions within the school, a joint Discipline Committee may be formed. This committee will consist of at least three teacher volunteers, preferably one from primary, intermediate, and middle levels, and an administrator.
Other
Discipline Committee Formation — Discipline Committee may consist of at least 3 teacher volunteers, one from primary, intermediate, and middle levels
In order to provide safe and educational working conditions within the school, a joint Discipline Committee may be formed. This committee will consist of at least three teacher volunteers, preferably one from primary, intermediate, and middle levels, and an administrator.
Other
Discipline Committee Meeting Frequency — Discipline Committee meets quarterly
The committee will meet quarterly to discuss discipline within the building.
Other
Dues Authorization — Dues deduction revocation effective 30 days after notice
Upon joining the Union, each teacher shall sign a dues authorization. This authorization shall be in effect for the duration of the member's employment unless written notice of revocation is given by the employee to the employer. Revocation shall become effective thirty (30) days after such notice is given.
Other
Dues Authorization Irrevocable — Union dues and fees deducted monthly from teacher pay with irrevocable authorization except per terms
The Board will deduct monthly from the pay of each teacher the required amount of Union dues deductions as directed by the Union and credit union directed by the employee. Authorized deductions shall be irrevocable except in accordance with the terms under which an employee voluntarily authorized said deductions.
Other
Dues Deduction Authorization — The Board will deduct monthly from the pay of each paraprofessional the required amount of Union dues deductions as directed by the Union and credit union deductions as directed by the employee.
The Board will deduct monthly from the pay of each paraprofessional the required amount of Union dues deductions as directed by the Union and credit union deductions as directed by the employee.
Compensation
Dues Deduction Frequency — Dues and list of employees from whom deducted forwarded to Union officer no later than 15 days after each deduction
The dues and a list of employees from whom the dues have been deducted shall be forwarded to the proper Union officer no later than fifteen (15) days after each deduction.
Other
Dues Remittance — The District agrees to remit these dues and/or fees to the Union once each pay period through electronic transfer. An alphabetical list of paraprofessionals for whom deductions have been made and the amount of each deduction shall accompany each remission no later than fifteen (15) days after such deductions were made.
The District agrees to remit these dues and/or fees to the Union once each pay period through electronic transfer. An alphabetical list of paraprofessionals for whom deductions have been made and the amount of each deduction shall accompany each remission no later than fifteen (15) days after such deductions were made.
Other
Dues Remittance Timeline — Dues and employee list forwarded to Union officer no later than 15 days after each deduction
The dues and a list of employees from whom the dues have been deducted shall be forwarded to the proper Union officer no later than fifteen (15) days after each deduction.
Workday
Early Release Meetings — Agendas for early release and SIP days provided at least one day in advance. Work day on SIP or early release days not to exceed 30 minutes.
Agendas for early release and SIP days will be provided to staff at least one (1) day in advance of meetings. If an agenda is amended, staff will be notified as soon as possible. The work day on SIP or early release days will not be exceeded by more than thirty (30) minutes.
Other
Early Release Sip Day Meetings — SIP or early release day meetings limited to 30 minutes maximum
The work day on SIP or early release days will not be exceeded by more than thirty (30) minutes. Teachers shall make every effort to attend such extended day meetings.
Workday
Emergency Meetings With Union Approval — Emergency meetings addressing health and welfare of students and staff may be called by Administration with Union approval.
Emergency meetings that address the health and welfare of students and staff may be called by Administration when necessary with the approval of the Union.
Other
Employee Application Rights — Any employee eligible to apply for vacancy or newly created position, with right to meet with Principal regarding qualifications
Any employee is eligible to apply for a vacancy or newly created position, and any employee shall have the right to meet with the Principal to discuss his/her qualifications and interest in the position.
Other
Employee Discipline Progressive — The administration will make every effort to respect the rights of individual employees to be disciplined in private and will follow a progressive discipline policy as appropriate.
The administration will make every effort to respect the rights of individual employees to be disciplined in private and will follow a progressive discipline policy as appropriate.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — District contributes 37.5% of family medical and dental insurance premium
The District shall contribute thirty-seven and one half (37.5) percent of the premium towards family medical and dental insurance.