Other
Accidental Death Insurance — $50,000 coverage for accidental death, dismemberment, loss of sight
The Board shall provide each employee with $50,000 coverage for accidental death, dismemberment, and loss of sight for the term of this contract. Premiums shall be paid by the Board.
Other
Advising Sponsoring Payment — Advisors/sponsors paid in 24 bi-monthly amounts with regular paycheck, except limited timeframe activities paid in lump sum
Advisors/sponsors will be paid in (24) bi-monthly amounts with their regular paycheck, except in instances where the duration of the activity is within a limited timeframe.
Other
Affirmative Action Programs — Article will not impair operation of affirmative action programs
It is expressly agreed that this Article will not be interpreted or applied so as to impair the operation of any affirmative action program of the employer.
Other
Agreement Amendment Requirement — Agreement may not be amended except by written mutual agreement
This Agreement may not be supplemented or amended during its term except by written, mutual agreement of the Board and the Association.
Other
Agreement Complete Understanding — Agreement embodies complete and final understanding on wages, hours, terms and conditions
This Agreement embodies the complete and final understanding reached by the parties as to wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment for employees covered by this Agreement.
Other
Agreement Duration — August 19, 2024 through 11:59 p.m. day preceding first faculty institute of 2029-2030 school year
Agreement shall be effective August 19, 2024 and continue in effect until 11:59 p.m. on day preceding first faculty institute of 2029-2030 school year.
Other
Agreement Duration End — June 30, 2028
The language in this Agreement shall be in effect from July 1, 2025, and remain in full force and effect until 11:59 pm on June 30, 2028.
Other
Agreement Duration Start — July 1, 2025
The language in this Agreement shall be in effect from July 1, 2025, and remain in full force and effect until 11:59 pm on June 30, 2028.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association
Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration through the American Arbitration Association, which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings.
Leave
Assault Leave Days — Employee assaulted receives full pay for disability period up to remainder of school year or 60 days, whichever is greater
It is recognized by the Board of Education that an Employee who is absent due to physical disability resulting from a physical assault which occurs in the course of Board employment will be maintained on full pay status during the period of disability for a period up to the remainder of the school year or term during which the assault occurred, or for a period of sixty (60) days, whichever is greater.
Leave
Assault No Salary Deduction — No deduction from salary for inability to perform duties due to student assault
No deduction shall be made from the salary of an employee or from his/her accumulated sick leave if he/she is unable to perform his/her duties as a consequence of an assault by a student, provided such employee shall have been acting within the scope of his/her employment and in conformance with Board policy.
Other
Assignment Change Notification — Employees notified in writing within 10 business days of assignment changes
If changes in the assignments become necessary, employees shall be notified in writing within ten (10) business days by the building principal or his/her designee.
Workday
Assignment Flexibility — Changes to assignments may be necessary due to fluctuating enrollment
Because of fluctuating enrollment between the Fall semester and the Spring semester, it may be necessary to make some changes in assignments. When such changes are necessary, the Administrative staff will consult with the teacher concerned as soon as the needs of the District are clearly established.
Other
Assignment Notification Timeline — Employees notified in writing of tentative assignments by final workday of school year
All employees shall be notified in writing by the final workday of the school year of their tentative assignments for the following year. Such notice shall include information contained in the Master Schedule.
Other
Assignments — Teachers employed to serve district needs in qualified areas; new hires notified of building and teaching assignment as soon as practical
A teacher is employed to serve the needs of the District in those areas in which he/she is qualified as per State of Illinois standards. A teacher newly employed by the District will be notified of his/her particular building and teaching assignment as soon as it is practical.
Leave
Association Leave Days — Association allotment of thirty (30) days each school year for members to attend Association conferences or training seminars
The Association will be provided an allotment of thirty (30) days each school year for members to attend Association conferences or training seminars and tend to Association matters.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $69,819 BA Step 21 2024-2025
LWEA Salary Schedule for 2024-2025: Step 21 BA column shows 69,819
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $52,675 BA Step 1 2024-2025
LWEA Salary Schedule for 2024-2025: Step 1 BA column shows 52,675
Other
Back To School Night Commitment — Unit members will participate in a program of conferences resulting in commitment of two nights during the school year
Unit members will participate in a program of conferences, which shall result in a commitment of two nights during the school year.
Other
Bargaining Notification — on or before March 15 of final year
The parties shall commence bargaining for a successor agreement on or before March 15 of the final year of the agreement and shall conduct bargaining according to the rules and regulations established by the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Starting hourly rates established per classification and experience level for 2025-2026
For the duration of this agreement starting hourly rates for new employees in the assigned classification will be as follows: [New Hire Placement Schedule 2025-2026]
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Starting hourly rates established per classification and experience level for 2026-2027
New Hire Placement Schedule 2026-2027 rates reflect increases across all classifications
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Starting hourly rates established per classification and experience level for 2027-2028
New Hire Placement Schedule 2027-2028 rates reflect increases across all classifications
Leave
Bereavement Days — Maximum of 3 workdays for death of immediate family member
A maximum of three (3) workdays will be allowed on account of a death of an immediate family member (spouse, children, parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandchildren, parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, life partner, and legal guardians).
Leave
Cafeteria Break 6 Hours Afternoon — Cafeteria Staff who work six (6) hours or more a day shall be provided one fifteen (15) minute paid break in the afternoon
Cafeteria Staff who work six (6) hours or more a day shall be provided one twenty (20) minute paid break in the morning and one fifteen (15) minute paid break in the afternoon.
Leave
Cafeteria Break 6 Hours Morning — Cafeteria Staff who work six (6) hours or more a day shall be provided one twenty (20) minute paid break in the morning
Cafeteria Staff who work six (6) hours or more a day shall be provided one twenty (20) minute paid break in the morning and one fifteen (15) minute paid break in the afternoon.
Leave
Cafeteria Break Less Than 6 Hours — Cafeteria Staff who work less than six (6) hours per day shall be provided with a fifteen (15) minute paid break each day
Cafeteria Staff who work less than six (6) hours per day shall be provided with a fifteen (15) minute paid break each day. These breaks shall be scheduled by the supervisor.
Workday
Cafeteria Food Service Worker Workday Hours — Food Service Workers shall work at a minimum of five (5) hours per day
Food Service Workers shall work at a minimum of five (5) hours per day. The start and stop times for the workday shall be set by the administration and shall be announced to the Food Service Workers prior to August 1st each year.
Workday
Cafeteria Head Cook Workday Hours — Head cooks shall work a minimum of seven (7) hours per day
Head cooks shall work a minimum of seven (7) hours per day. The start and stop times for the workday shall be set by the administration and shall be announced to the Head Cooks prior to August 1st of each year.
Compensation
Cafeteria Overtime Rate — All work over and above the standard workday and/or workweek shall be compensated at the rate of one and one-half (1 ½) times the normal rate of pay
All work over and above the standard workday and/or workweek shall be compensated at the rate of one and one-half (1 ½) times the normal rate of pay.
Compensation
Cafeteria Uniform Reimbursement Per Semester — Cafeteria staff shall be reimbursed in an amount not to exceed $150 per semester for the required pants and shoes
Cafeteria staff shall be reimbursed in an amount not to exceed $150 per semester for the required pants and shoes. To receive any portion of the reimbursement, the employee must present receipts or a copy of the original receipts.
Workday
Class Size Maximum Academic — Max class size will not exceed 31 students excluding collaboratively taught, co-taught, and Music classes
*Max class size will not exceed 31 students excluding collaboratively taught, co-taught, and Music classes.
Workday
Class Size Maximum Career Technical — Auto, Woods, Welding, Construction, and Foods classes must not exceed 26 students
Auto, Woods, Welding, Construction, and Foods classes must not exceed 26 students.
Workday
Class Size Maximum Collaborative — Collaboratively taught classes must not exceed 32 students
Collaboratively taught classes must not exceed 32 students.
Workday
Class Size Maximum Cotaught — Co-taught classes must not exceed 44 students
Co-taught classes must not exceed 44 students.
Workday
Class Size Maximum Pe — P.E. Classes maximum teacher load 225 students
Academic Classes* 150 P.E. Classes** 225 Counselor Loads 355 Psychologist 1500 Social Worker 1200
Other
Co Curricular Assignment — Teachers hired 2000-01 may be required to assume one co-curricular assignment for 3-year period
All teachers hired for the 2000-01 school year and thereafter may, at the option of the Board of Education, be required to assume one co-curricular assignment for a three (3) year period for such salary stipends
Other
Co Taught Class Size — Co-taught classes must not exceed 44 students
Co-taught classes must not exceed 44 students.
Other
Coaching Break Practice Requirement — During winter and spring breaks, coaches must practice squads at least 3 sessions (3 hours of practice and supervision time) to receive credit for those weeks
During winter and spring breaks, coaches are to practice their squads at least three sessions (three hours of practice and supervision time) to receive credit for those weeks.
Other
Coaching Payment Option — Coaches may be paid in one lump sum or have compensation split between 24 bi-monthly paychecks
Coaches will have the choice of being paid in one lump sum or have the compensation split between 24 bi-monthly paychecks.
Other
Coaching Practice Requirement — Each team must practice or compete minimum 10+ hours per week including supervision time before and after practice to receive full pay
In order to receive full pay, each team is to practice or compete in a game for a minimum of 10+ hours per week; this includes supervision time before and after practice.
Other
Coaching Season Length — Each season runs from starting date through week if IHSA state finals for that sport. Coaches' salary includes full season including IHSA state finals.
Each season will run from starting date through week if IHSA state finals for that sport. Coaches' salary will include full season including IHSA state finals.
Other
Collaborative Taught Class Size — Collaboratively taught classes must not exceed 32 students
Collaboratively taught classes must not exceed 32 students.
Compensation
Compensation — Coaches/Sponsors will receive a contract prior to the start of their season including years of service and salary compensation
Coaches/Sponsors will receive a contract prior to the start of their season. This contract shall include years of service and salary compensation.
Other
Complaints Instructional Materials — Administration notifies Association of complaints; Association input considered
In the event the Board or Administration receives a complaint about instructional materials, the Administration shall notify the Association and the Association's input shall be considered.
Workday
Consecutive Teaching Periods — No employee shall be required to teach more than three (3) consecutive class periods except by mutual consent
No employee shall be required to teach more than three (3) consecutive class periods except by mutual consent of the employee and the administration.
Other
Consecutive Teaching Periods Maximum — No employee required to teach more than 3 consecutive class periods except by mutual consent
No employee shall be required to teach more than three (3) consecutive class periods except by mutual consent of the employee and the administration.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 90 calendar day probationary period
Employees who are new to the district will complete an initial 90 calendar day probationary period before the employee will be granted full-status employment.
Other
Contract Duration — Agreement period 2024-2029
Agreement between Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 and Lincoln-Way Education Association for 2024-2029
Other
Contract Vs Policy — District Policy Manual accord with agreement provisions; agreement considered part of established policies
The District #210 Policy Manual shall be in accord with the provisions of this Agreement, and the provisions of this Agreement shall be considered part of the established policies of the employer.
Other
Counselor Load Maximum — Counselor loads will not exceed 360 students
Maximum Teacher Load: The maximum teacher load shall not exceed the following limits as established for each of the below stated areas: Counselor Loads 360
Compensation
Court Appearance No Deduction — No salary deductions for required court appearances in professional capacity when Board is defending
In the event a teacher is required to appear in court in response to a civil action brought against him or her in his or her professional capacity, and the Board of Education is defending that teacher, no deductions shall be made in the salary of the employee for required court attendance.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board pays 85% of monthly premium for individual coverage
For individual coverage, the Board will pay 85% of the monthly premium for full-time employees and pay a proportional amount for less than full-time employees.
Other
Discipline Procedures Discussion — Changes to discipline procedures discussed with Association prior to adoption
Changes to the discipline procedures will be discussed with the Association prior to their adoption.
Other
Discipline Procedures Responsibility — Employee responsible for classroom discipline; Board provides support and assistance
Although the Board recognizes that the employee has the responsibility for the maintenance of discipline within his/her classroom, the Board also recognizes its responsibility to give all reasonable support and assistance to the employee with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom.
Leave
Early Release Thanksgiving Winter Spring — Unit members excused from teaching responsibility 15 minutes after students excused on early release days before Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring breaks
On the early release days immediately preceding Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring breaks, all unit members will be excused from teaching responsibility fifteen (15) minutes after the students have been excused.
Other
Emergency Closing No Deduction — No leave days deducted for emergency school closings
When the schools and school offices are officially closed by the Superintendent, no leave days previously arranged by an Employee will be deducted for such emergency days.
Other
Emergency Closing Notification — School closings due to emergency notified via District Website and social media
When an emergency confronts the school, notifications of the closing of schools will be released via the District Website and other social media platforms.
Other
Emergency School Closing — Emergency closings do not result in deduction of previously arranged leave days
When schools are officially closed by Superintendent, no leave days previously arranged by Employee will be deducted for emergency days.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Each driver will be evaluated a maximum of one time per year
The drivers will be evaluated a maximum of one (1) time per year. After completing the evaluation, Transportation administration will schedule a meeting with the driver to review the evaluation.