Other
Access To Information — Board agrees to furnish Association information and reports prepared for public distribution, budget, annual audit, and salary information of all bargaining unit members
The Board agrees to furnish to the Association, when requested, information and reports which are prepared for public distribution, as well as the current budget, annual audit, report, and names, addresses, seniority, and salary information of all members of the bargaining unit.
Other
Administration Lssa Communication Committee — Committee of 3 LSSA members meets with Administration at mutually agreed times to discuss school operations, grievances, and matters covered by Agreement
A committee composed of three (3) LSSA members chosen annually by the Association shall meet with the Administration at mutually agreed upon times to discuss school operations, potential grievances and matters covered by this Agreement.
Other
Agreement Duration — Agreement effective August 31, 2023 through August 31, 2026 (3-year term)
This Agreement shall be effective as of August 31, 2023 and shall continue in effect until the 31st day of August, 2026.
Other
Agreement Termination Date Yr1 — August 31, 2024
This Agreement in its entirety shall terminate on August 31, 2024 if during the 2023-2024 year of the Agreement the District should experience: a pension cost shift, a property tax freeze, or a state aid reduction.
Other
Agreement Termination Date Yr2 — August 31, 2025
This Agreement in its entirety shall terminate on August 31, 2025 if during the 2024-2025 year of the Agreement the District should experience: a pension cost shift, a property tax freeze, or a state aid reduction.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Yes, binding arbitration available at Step Four
If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step Three, the Association may submit the grievance to binding arbitration. American Arbitration Association shall act as the administrator of the proceedings.
Grievance
Arbitration Demand Deadline — Written demand for arbitration within 20 days of Step Three answer
If a written demand for arbitration is not filed within twenty (20) days of the date of the Step Three answer, then the grievance shall be deemed withdrawn.
Other
Association Obligation End Violation — Association must immediately direct employees to resume normal operations upon Board notice
The Association shall, upon notice from the Board, immediately direct such employees both orally and in writing to resume normal operations immediately and make every other reasonable effort to end any violation(s).
Other
Association Rights Notice Board Meetings — President of Association given written notice of all Board meetings and agenda at least 24 hours before meeting
The President of the Association shall be given written notice of all regular and special meetings of the Board, together with a copy of the agenda of each meeting, at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled time of the meeting.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Paraprofessional (Bachelors) minimum starting rate
Paraprofessional (Bachelors) $17.00 per hour
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Paraprofessional (Bachelors) minimum hourly rate
Paraprofessional (Bachelors) $22.00 per hour
Compensation
Bachelors Degree Salary Requirement — Must possess a valid teaching license or a valid substitute teaching license
To qualify for the Bachelors salary rate a paraprofessional must possess a valid teaching license or a valid substitute teaching license.
Other
Bargaining Unit Composition — Secretaries, health aides, library assistants, teacher assistants, custodians, lunchroom hosts, parent coordinators, crossing guards/lunchroom assistants
The Association shall consist of all full-time and part-time regular employees who are classified as secretaries, health aides, library assistants, teacher assistants, custodians, lunchroom hosts, parent coordinators and crossing guards/lunchroom assistants
Other
Bargaining Unit Description — Lindop Support Staff Association, IEA-NEA
The Board of Education of School District No. 92, Cook County, Illinois, hereinafter referred to as the Board, recognizes the Lindop Support Staff Association, IEA-NEA, hereinafter referred to as the Association, as the sole negotiating agent for all employees described in Section 1.2.
Other
Bargaining Unit Recognition — Lindop Support Staff Association, IEA-NEA
The Board of Education of School District No. 92, Cook County, Illinois, hereinafter referred to as the Board, recognizes the Lindop Support Staff Association, IEA-NEA, hereinafter referred to as the Association, as the sole negotiating agent for all employees described in Section 1.2.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 4.5% pay raise for 2025-2026
All employees will receive a pay raise of 4.5% 2025-2026
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4% pay raise for 2026-2027
All employees will receive a pay raise of 4%. 2026-2027
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 3.5% pay raise for 2027-2028
All employees will receive a pay raise of 3.5%
Leave
Bereavement Days — Three (3) days each year to attend a funeral for an immediate family or household member
Full-time employees may use up to three (3) days each year in order to attend a funeral for an immediate family or household member.
Leave
Bereavement Leave Fmla Unpaid — Up to ten (10) unpaid bereavement leave days under Illinois Family Bereavement Leave Act
Pursuant to the Illinois Family Bereavement Leave Act, teachers are allowed up to ten (10) unpaid bereavement leave days when there has been a death in the immediate family.
Leave
Bereavement Paid Substitution — Up to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave may be substituted for unpaid bereavement leave days
An employee may substitute up to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave for a portion of these ten (10) unpaid bereavement leave days.
Other
Board Information Access — Board provides budget, audit, financial report, and employee information when requested
The Board agrees to furnish to the Association, when requested, information and reports which are prepared for public distribution, as well as the current budget, annual audit, annual financial report, and names, addresses, seniority and salary information of all members of the bargaining unit.
Other
Board Meeting Notice — President of Association shall be given written notice of all regular and special Board meetings at least 24 hours prior to scheduled time
The President of the Association shall be given written notice of all regular and special meetings of the Board, together with a copy of the agenda of each meeting, at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled time of the meeting.
Other
Board Minutes Access — One copy of all approved Board minutes of open sessions placed in mailbox of Association President
One (1) copy of all approved Board minutes of open sessions shall be placed in the mailbox of the President of the Association.
Workday
Break Entitlement — One (1) fifteen (15) minute paid break for every four (4) hours worked
Employees shall be entitled to one (1) fifteen (15) minute paid break for every four (4) hours worked. The first break for an employee shall be scheduled no sooner than 1 hour after the start of the employees' workday
Workday
Break Paid Minutes Per Hours — One (1) fifteen (15) minute paid break for every four (4) hours worked
Employees shall be entitled to one (1) fifteen (15) minute paid break for every four (4) hours worked.
Compensation
Call Back Pay — Minimum of two (2) hours at the employee's regular rate of pay
Employees called back to work, outside his/her regularly scheduled work shift, and shall be guaranteed a minimum of two (2) hours at the employee's regular rate of pay unless the provisions of Section 2 of this Article apply.
Compensation
Call Back Pay Minimum — Employees called back to work outside regularly scheduled shift guaranteed minimum two (2) hours at regular rate of pay
Employees called back to work, outside his/her regularly scheduled work shift, and shall be guaranteed a minimum of two (2) hours at the employee's regular rate of pay unless the provisions of Section 2 of this Article apply.
Workday
Committee Meeting Duration — not longer than 60 minutes outside of the regular work day
teachers must participate on one committee one time per month for not longer than 60 minutes outside of the regular work day.
Other
Committee Participation Required — During the regular school year, each teacher shall be an active participant on at least one (1) committee
During the regular school year, each teacher shall be an active participant on at least one (1) committee. Teachers will receive a list of committees during the professional development days prior to student attendance at the beginning of the school term.
Other
Communication Mailboxes Bulletinboard — Association has use of employee mailboxes and bulletin board in staff lounges
The Association shall have use of employee mailboxes, and a bulletin board in the staff lounges for the purpose of internal communications.
Other
Communication Rights — Association has use of employee mailboxes, voice mail, bulletin board, and e-mail system in accordance with Board policy
The Association shall have use of employee mailboxes, voice mail and a bulletin board in the staff lounge for the purpose of internal communications. Additionally, the Association may use the District's e-mail system in accordance with the Board policy.
Other
Complete Understanding Clause — Agreement represents full and complete understanding; modifications only through written amendment
The terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement represent the full and complete understanding and commitment between the parties hereto. The terms and conditions may be altered, changed, added to deleted from, or modified only through the voluntary, mutual consent of the parties in a written amendment.
Leave
Conference Leave Approval — After application and with Superintendent approval, staff released with full pay to attend conventions, meetings, workshops, and professional growth activities
After application to and with the approval of the Superintendent or designee, staff members shall be released with full pay to attend conventions, professional meetings, workshops, visit exemplary programs, and participate in other professional growth activities.
Leave
Conferences Visitations Approval — Staff released with full pay to attend conventions, professional meetings, workshops with Superintendent approval
After application to and with the approval of the Superintendent or designee, staff members shall be released with full pay to attend conventions, professional meetings, workshops, visit exemplary programs, and participate in other professional growth activities.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Probationary period is 120 workdays following first day of work
An employee's probationary period shall begin on his/her first day of work and shall end one hundred twenty (120) workdays following his/her first workday.
Other
Contract Effective Date — July 1, 2011
This Agreement shall be effective as of July 1, 2011 and shall be in effect through June 30, 2014.
Other
Contract Termination Date — June 30, 2014
This Agreement shall be effective as of July 1, 2011 and shall be in effect through June 30, 2014.
Leave
Court Duty Jury Duty Paid — Teacher on jury duty or called for court appearance on school-related matter shall be paid full salary; not paid for personal court matters
A teacher on jury duty or who has been called to appear in court or for a deposition on a school-related matter pursuant to a subpoena, will be paid full salary. Teachers shall not be paid when the court appearance is required because of a personal, non-school-related matter.
Leave
Court Duty Notice Days — When possible, teacher should give at least five (5) days' prior notice of pending court appearance
When possible, a teacher should give at least five (5) days' prior notice of a pending court appearance or jury duty to the Superintendent.
Leave
Court Jury Duty — Employee on jury duty or court appearance for school-related matter will be paid full salary; not paid when appearance is for personal non-school matter or when employee is claimant against District
An employee on jury duty or who has been called to appear in court or for a deposition on a school-related matter pursuant to a subpoena will be paid full salary. Employees shall not be paid when the court appearance is required because of a personal, non-school related matter.
Leave
Court Jury Duty Paid — Full salary for jury duty or court appearance on school-related matter; no pay when appearance is personal/non-school matter
A teacher on jury duty or who has been called to appear in court or for a deposition on a school-related matter pursuant to a subpoena, will be paid full salary.
Workday
Custodian Schedule Notice — One week's notice of any permanent or long-term change in regular work schedule except in cases of emergency
Except in cases of emergency, custodians will be given one week's notice of any permanent or long-term change in their regular work schedule.
Compensation
Default Salary Installments — 20.00 installments
If no option is selected within five (5) days of the first school day, then the employee shall receive their salary in 20 equal installments.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — All teachers covered by dental insurance plan with $1,000 per year maximum
All teachers will be covered by a dental insurance plan with a $1,000 per year maximum.
Other
Discipline Progressive — Progressive and corrective discipline including oral reprimand, written reprimand, suspension with or without pay, and discharge
The Board of Education agrees with the tenets of progressive and corrective discipline, including, but not limited to, oral reprimand, written reprimand, suspension with or without pay, and discharge.
Other
Discipline Representation Right — Employee entitled to have Association representative present when required to appear before Board or administration concerning disciplinary action
An employee shall be entitled to have a representative of his/her choice present when required to appear before the Board or the administration concerning any matter which the employee believes could result in disciplinary action.
Other
Dues Deduction — Board shall deduct Association dues from each member's pay upon receipt of signed authorization form
The Board shall deduct from each Association members pay the current dues of the Association, provided the Board has received and authorization form bearing the signature of the Employee.
Other
Dues Deduction Authorized — Board shall deduct Association dues from member pay when authorization form received
The Board shall deduct from each Association members pay the current dues of the Association, provided the Board has received and authorized form bearing the signature of the Employee.
Compensation
Duplicate Reimbursement Prohibition — Paraprofessionals may not receive reimbursements under tuition reimbursement program for coursework already reimbursed under regular tuition reimbursement
Paraprofessionals may not receive reimbursements under this program for the same coursework for which they have been reimbursed under the regular tuition reimbursement program at Article VIII.4.
Other
Duty Free Lunch — Teachers shall have a duty-free lunch period of forty (40) minutes
Teachers shall have a duty-free lunch period of forty (40) minutes.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee pays 3% of monthly insurance premium costs for PPO coverage, not to exceed $20 per month
Employees who elect to take PPO coverage shall pay 3% of the monthly insurance premium costs, not to exceed $20 per month.
Other
Employee Representation Right — Employee entitled to representative of choice when appearing before Board or administration regarding disciplinary matters
An employee shall be entitled to have a representative of his/her choice present when required to appear before the Board or the administration concerning any matter which the employee believes could result in disciplinary action.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Scheduled annual evaluations
The evaluation process includes scheduled annual evaluations, on forms applicable to the job classification and day-to-day appraisals. Supervisors shall provide a copy of the completed evaluations to the employee and shall provide an opportunity to discuss it no later than May 1 each year.
Evaluation
Evaluation Discussion Deadline — Evaluation discussion no later than May 1 each year
Supervisors shall provide a copy of the completed evaluations to the employee and shall provide an opportunity to discuss it no later than May 1 each year.
Evaluation
Evaluation Employee Response Days — Employee may add comments within ten (10) business days after receipt
The employee may add comments as an addendum to the evaluation within ten (10) business days after receipt of the evaluation by the employee.
Other
Evening Events Required — All teachers are expected to attend Open House and Parent Teacher Conferences (Report card). Additionally, teachers are encouraged to participate in up to three additional evening events
All teachers are expected to attend the following evening events: Open House, Parent Teacher Conferences (Report card). Additionally, teachers are encouraged to participate in up to three additional evening events in order to help forge a strong bond between the school, community and families.
Other
Extra Duty Approval Requirement — Employees must receive written approval from building principal prior to performing extra pay duties
Employees must receive written approval from the building principal prior to performing extra pay duties.
Compensation
Extra Duty Assignment Approval — Employees must receive written approval from building principal prior to performing extra pay duties
Employees must receive written approval from the building principal prior to performing extra pay duties.
Compensation
Extra Duty Assignment Multiple — If no single employee applies for extra duty assignment, multiple employees may apply and divide responsibilities; payment divided equally
In the event that no single employee applies for an extra duty assignment, a number of employees may apply for this same duty and may divide the responsibilities. Among employees handling a single duty, payment will be divided equally.