Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available at Step 3; American Arbitration Association administers; arbitrator decides specific issues submitted in writing
If the Union is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step Two, the Union may submit the grievance to binding arbitration. The American Arbitration Association shall act as the administrator of the proceedings.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Paraprofessional starting hourly rate
Starting hourly pay rate for new hires: Paraprofessional $17.84
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 4%
Year 1 - 4% general increases for the term of this Agreement.
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Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4%
Year 2 - 4% general increases for the term of this Agreement.
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Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4%
Year 3 - 4% general increases for the term of this Agreement.
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Base Salary Increase Yr4 — 4%
Year 4 - 4% general increases for the term of this Agreement.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to five workdays of absence without loss of pay for death of immediate family member
Employees shall be allowed up to five (5) workdays of absence without loss of pay in the event of the death of an immediate family member.
Leave
Bereavement Days Extended Family — 3 work days
Employees shall be allowed up to three (3) work days of absence without loss of pay in the event of the death of a brother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt or uncle.
Leave
Bereavement Days Immediate Family — 5 work days
Employees shall be allowed up to five (5) workdays of absence without loss of pay in the event of the death of an immediate family member.
Other
Category Transfer Probation — Employees reassigned to new position category required to serve additional 3 months probation in new position
Employees who are reassigned to a new category of position within the bargaining unit shall be required to serve an additional three (3) months probationary period in the new department or position.
Other
Classifications For Seniority — Employees placed in 3 categories for seniority: 1) Paraprofessional 2) Food Service Cook 3) Foodservice Bookkeeper
For purposes of this Agreement, Employees shall be placed in the following categories for seniority purposes: 1. Paraprofessional 2. Food Service Cook 3. Foodservice Bookkeeper
Other
Complex Special Needs Stipend — Paraprofessionals administering assistance in hygiene, food consumption, complex special needs or complex medical devices paid $1.50 per hour stipend
These Paraprofessionals shall be paid a one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per hour stipend for all hours worked in the classroom and/or with the individual student.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — five (5) days a week, Monday through Friday
The normal work requirements for all custodians in School District No. 103 is based on an eight (8) consecutive hour day, exclusive of lunch periods, five (5) days a week, Monday through Friday.
Compensation
Cope Deduction — Employer deducts and transmits to SEIU COPE sums from wages of employees who voluntarily authorize; may request termination anytime in writing
The Employer agrees to deduct and transmit to SEIU COPE such sums from the wages of employees who voluntarily authorize such deduction on the forms provided for that purpose by the Union. The transmittal shall be accomplished by a list of the names of the employees from who such deductions have been made and the amount deducted from each employee. The rate of deduction may be adjusted once each calendar year.
Other
Crossing Guard Stipend — Volunteer crossing guard duty paid $12.50 before normal workday and $12.50 after normal workday
Staff members who volunteer for crossing guard duties will be paid $12.50 if they work before the normal workday and $12.50 if they work after the normal workday. If no staff member volunteers for crossing guard duty on any given day, Administration will assign a staff member, rotating by seniority.
Compensation
Custodial Day 2025 2026 — $22.39
Custodial Day 2025-2026: $22.39 hourly wage for employees employed on or after November 1, 2022.
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Custodial Day 2026 2027 — $23.28
Custodial Day 2026-2027: $23.28 hourly wage for employees employed on or after November 1, 2022.
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Custodial Day 2027 2028 — $24.21
Custodial Day 2027-2028: $24.21 hourly wage for employees employed on or after November 1, 2022.
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Custodial Day 2028 2029 — $25.17
Custodial Day 2028-2029: $25.17 hourly wage for employees employed on or after November 1, 2022.
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Custodial Night 2025 2026 — $23.50
Custodial Night 2025-2026: $23.50 hourly wage for employees employed on or after November 1, 2022.
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Custodial Night 2026 2027 — $24.44
Custodial Night 2026-2027: $24.44 hourly wage for employees employed on or after November 1, 2022.
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Custodial Night 2027 2028 — $25.41
Custodial Night 2027-2028: $25.41 hourly wage for employees employed on or after November 1, 2022.
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Custodial Night 2028 2029 — $26.42
Custodial Night 2028-2029: $26.42 hourly wage for employees employed on or after November 1, 2022.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — 90% single, 50% family
The Board shall pay 90% of the monthly single premium and 50% of the monthly family premium for dental insurance.
Workday
Duty Free Lunch Minutes — Members working at least 6 continuous hours receive unpaid 30-minute duty-free lunch
Members of the unit who work at least six (6) continuous hours shall receive an unpaid thirty (30) minute duty free lunch.
Other
Employee Definition — Bargaining unit employees defined as full-time, school year employees, at least 6 hours or more per day and 30 hours per week for at least each month of scheduled student attendance but less than 12-month work year
Bargaining unit employees shall be defined as full-time, school year employees, employed in any one position at least six (6) hours or more a day and thirty (30) hours per week for at least each month of scheduled student attendance but less than a twelve (12) month work year.
Other
Employee Roster Submission Frequency — Every 30 calendar days
The Board shall provide Union, within ten (10) calendar days of the beginning of the school term and every thirty (30) calendar days thereafter, an Excel file containing employee's name, job title, and other required information.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Maintenance Director or building principal evaluates each C/M employee on an annual basis
The Maintenance Director or building principal as determined by the Superintendent will evaluate each C/M employee on an annual basis.
Compensation
Extra Duty After School Detention Monitor — After School Detention Monitor - Middle School
After School Detention Monitor $35/day
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Extra Duty After School Detention Monitor Prek5 — After School Detention Monitor - PreK-5 Schools
After School Detention Monitor (Limit 1 per bldg.) $30/day
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Extra Duty After School Student Event Monitor — After School Student Event Monitor - Middle School
After School Student Event Monitor $35/game
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Extra Duty After School Student Event Monitor Prek5 — After School Student Event Monitor - PreK-5 Schools
After School Student Event Monitor $35/game
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Extra Duty Assistant To Principal — Assistant to the Principal - PreK-5 Schools
Assistant to the Principal $1,370/year
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Extra Duty Band Orchestra Director — Band/Orchestra Director - Middle School
Band/Orchestra Director $3,610/year
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Extra Duty Band Orchestra Director Prek5 — Band/Orchestra Director - PreK-5 Schools
Band/Orchestra Director $3,610/year
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Extra Duty Basketball Coach Boys — Basketball Coach - Boys Competition - Middle School
Basketball Coach - (Boys Competition) $1,980/season
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Extra Duty Basketball Coach Boys Prek5 — Basketball Coach - Boys Competition - PreK-5 Schools
Basketball Coach - (Boys Competition) $1,430/season
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Extra Duty Basketball Coach Girls — Basketball Coach - Girls Competition - Middle School
Basketball Coach - (Girls Competition) $1,980/season
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Extra Duty Basketball Coach Girls Prek5 — Basketball Coach - Girls Competition - PreK-5 Schools
Basketball Coach - (Girls Competition) $1,430/season
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Extra Duty Breakfast Monitor — Breakfast Monitor - Middle School
Breakfast Monitor $30/day
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Extra Duty Breakfast Monitor Prek5 — Breakfast Monitor - PreK-5 Schools
Breakfast Monitor $25/day
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Extra Duty Bus Monitor Am — Bus Monitor (AM) - Middle School
Bus Monitor (AM) $545/year
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Extra Duty Bus Monitor Am Prek5 — Bus Monitor (AM) - PreK-5 Schools
Bus Monitor (AM) $495/year
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Extra Duty Bus Monitor Pm — Bus Monitor (PM) - Middle School
Bus Monitor (PM) $545/year
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Extra Duty Bus Monitor Pm Prek5 — Bus Monitor (PM) - PreK-5 Schools
Bus Monitor (PM) $495/year
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Extra Duty Cheerleading Coach — Cheerleading Coach - Middle School
Cheerleading Coach $1,540/season
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Extra Duty Cheerleading Coach Prek5 — Cheerleading Coach - PreK-5 Schools
Cheerleading Coach $1,430/season
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Extra Duty Choir Director — Choir Director - Middle School
Choir Director $1,930/year
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Extra Duty Choir Sponsor Prek5 — Choir Sponsor - PreK-5 Schools
Choir Sponsor $1,930/year
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Extra Duty Club Activity Sponsor — Club/Activity Sponsor - Middle School
Club/Activity Sponsor $30/session
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Extra Duty Club Activity Sponsor Prek5 — Club/Activity Sponsor - PreK-5 Schools
Club/Activity Sponsor $30/session
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Extra Duty Collage Fine Arts Sponsor — Collage Fine Arts Sponsor - Middle School
Collage Fine Arts Sponsor $120/event
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Extra Duty Collage Fine Arts Sponsor Prek5 — Collage Fine Arts Sponsor - PreK-5 Schools
Collage Fine Arts Sponsor $120/event
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Extra Duty Cross Country Coach — Cross Country Coach - Middle School
Cross Country Coach $1,450/season
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Extra Duty Crossing Guard Am — Crossing Guard (AM) - PreK-5 Schools
Crossing Guard (AM) $12.50/day
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Extra Duty Crossing Guard Pm — Crossing Guard (PM) - PreK-5 Schools
Crossing Guard (PM) $12.50/day
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Extra Duty Extended Day Field Trips Monitor — Extended Day Field Trips Monitor - Middle School
Extended Day Field Trips Monitor $50/hour
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Extra Duty Lunch Monitor — Lunch Monitor - Middle School
Lunch Monitor $30/day
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Extra Duty Lunch Recess Monitor — Lunch/Lunch Recess Monitor - PreK-5 Schools
Lunch/Lunch Recess Monitor $25/day
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Extra Duty Njhs Advisor — NJHS Advisor - Middle School
NJHS Advisor $1,320/year