Other
Agreement Duration — Effective from 12:00 a.m. of July 1, 2022, and shall continue in effect through 11:59 p.m. of June 30, 2026
This Agreement shall be effective from 12:00 a.m. of July 1, 2022, and shall continue in effect through 11:59 p.m. of June 30, 2026
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — final and binding arbitration
Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration, in writing, with a copy to the Board President. FMCS shall act as the administrator of the proceedings.
Other
Assistant Coaches Stipend Adjustment — Assistant Coaches / Sponsors at 80% of formula
Assistant Coaches / Sponsors at 80% of formula. Assistant coaches added for teams of 25 or more.
Leave
Association Leave Annual — Maximum of ten (10) such days total per year for Association business
In the event that the Association desires to send a representative to a local, state or national conference or on other business pertinent to Association affairs, a representative shall be excused without loss of salary, with a maximum of ten (10) such days total per year
Leave
Association Leave Per Employee Max — From which no more than three (3) days may be used per individual employee per year
from which no more than three (3) days may be used per individual employee per year, except that an individual who presently holds a regional or state office with the Illinois Education Association may utilize a maximum of four (4) such days per year
Leave
Association Leave State Office Holder — An individual who presently holds a regional or state office with the Illinois Education Association may utilize a maximum of four (4) such days per year
an individual who presently holds a regional or state office with the Illinois Education Association may utilize a maximum of four (4) such days per year
Other
Association Substitute Cost Responsibility — The Board pays for substitute costs for eight (8) days per year of Association leave after first two (2) days
The Board agrees to pay for substitutes for the first two (2) days per year and the MEA agrees to pay the Board for the cost of substitutes for the remaining eight (8) days per year.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA Step 11 salary for FY23
STEP 11 [BA] 69,408.18
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Hourly Rate for BA/Step 3
BA / Step 3 $57,070.66 Hr. Rate $40.91
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 1.25% on base, plus step, plus a one-time non-compounding bonus equal to 2% of their salary
2022-2023 1.25% on base, plus step, plus a one-time non-compounding bonus equal to 2% of their salary, less any unpaid leaves, with the bonus paid at the end of the 2022-2023 school year
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2.00% increase from prior year base
Prior year base $50,368.78, Base Inc: 2.00%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 1.75% increase from prior year base
Prior year base $51,376.16, Base Inc: 1.75%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr4 — 1.50% increase from prior year base
Prior year base $52,275.24, Base Inc: 1.50%
Leave
Bereavement Days — 3 consecutive days at full pay for death in immediate family
In case of death in the Teacher's immediate family, a maximum of three (3) consecutive days of absence shall be allowed at full pay.
Other
Board Minutes Association Copies — Upon request, the Association President(s) shall be entitled to obtain a copy of the approved minutes from open Board minutes as soon as they have been prepared
Upon request, the Association President(s) shall be entitled to obtain a copy of the approved minutes from open Board minutes as soon as they have been prepared. Posting of open Board minutes on the District website shall satisfy the Board obligation under this provision.
Other
Bus Recess Sports Supervisions Rate — Bus, Recess, Sports, and other supervisions rate
All other supervisions = 75% of hourly instructional rate. Bus, Recess, Sports, and other supervisions $30.68
Other
Category A Formula — Hourly Rate * 1.5 * 5 * # of Weeks
Categories A, B, and C Formula: Hourly Rate * 1.5 * 5 * # of Weeks
Other
Class Roster Considerations — Every reasonable effort to include Teacher recommendation into class roster will be considered; inclusion of children with special needs and English Language Learners in a regular class shall be taken into consideration when determining class size
Every reasonable effort to include Teacher recommendation into class roster will be considered. The inclusion of children with special needs and English Language Learners in a regular class shall be taken into consideration when determining class size.
Other
Complaint Notification Timely — When a complaint requiring an investigation is received, the Teacher shall be notified of the nature of the complaint in a timely manner based on the circumstances
When a complaint requiring an investigation is received, the Teacher shall be notified of the nature of the complaint in a timely manner based on the circumstances.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Work year for Teachers shall not exceed one hundred eighty (180) days
The work year for Teachers shall not exceed one hundred eighty (180) days, which shall include up to four (4) workshop-in-service days and two (2) parent-teacher conference days.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — District will establish dental and optical insurance plans if Teacher interest is sufficient and if such plans are available, with the Teacher paying the full insurance premiums
The District will establish dental and optical insurance plans if Teacher interest is sufficient and if such plans are available, with the Teacher paying the full insurance premiums. Teacher payment for these insurance plans will be remitted to the District by a payroll deduction method.
Other
Discipline Fair Implementation — The Board agrees that its rules and regulations governing a tenured Teacher's conduct will be reasonable and that the implementation of discipline shall be fair and for just cause
The Board agrees that its rules and regulations governing a tenured Teacher's conduct will be reasonable and that the implementation of discipline shall be fair and for just cause.
Other
Employer Hearing Teacher Rights — When a Teacher is required to appear before the Board concerning any matter which could reasonably be expected to adversely affect terms and conditions of employment, the Teacher shall be given at least forty-eight (48) hours prior written notice
When a Teacher is required to appear before the Board concerning any matter which could reasonably be expected to adversely affect terms and conditions of employment, the Teacher shall: A. Be given at least forty-eight (48) hours prior written notice of the reasons for such appearance.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Teacher evaluation is a continuous process with summative evaluations conducted annually
Teacher evaluation, communicated in both written and verbal forms, shall be a continuous process. Following each summative evaluation, the evaluation form shall be dated and signed by both the Principal and the Teacher.
Other
Grades Professional Judgment — Teachers shall assign grades and other evaluations of students using their best professional judgment within the grading policies of the District
Teachers shall assign grades and other evaluations of students using their best professional judgment within the grading policies of the District. In general, grading decisions by Teachers shall be final.
Other
Grievance No Reprisals — No reprisals of any kind shall be taken by the Board or the Administration against any Teacher because of his/her participation in this grievance procedure.
No reprisals of any kind shall be taken by the Board or the Administration against any Teacher because of his/her participation in this grievance procedure.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step 1: Supervisor/Principal; Step 2: Superintendent and/or Designee; Step 3: The Board; Step 4: Arbitration
grievance may be processed as follows: STEP 1 - SUPERVISOR/PRINCIPAL... STEP 2 - SUPERINTENDENT AND/OR DESIGNEE... STEP 3 - THE BOARD... STEP 4 - ARBITRATION
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board will pay 95% of a full-time Teacher's family HMO premium
The Board will pay 95% of a full-time Teacher's family HMO premium. Teacher payment for health insurance will be remitted to the District by a payroll deduction method.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board will pay 95% of a full-time Teacher's single HMO premium
The Board will pay 95% of a full-time Teacher's single HMO premium. The Board will pay 95% of a full-time Teacher's family HMO premium.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — One hundred seventy-six (176) student attendance days
The school year calendar shall consist of one hundred eighty-five (185) days which shall include one hundred seventy-six (176) student attendance days of which two (2) shall be used for parent-teacher conference days
Other
Insurance Liability — To the extent set forth in applicable provisions of the School Code, the Board shall provide indemnification and protection for claims, suits, and liability against the Teacher.
To the extent set forth in applicable provisions of the School Code, the Board shall provide indemnification and protection for claims, suits, and liability against the Teacher.
Other
Internal Substitute Hourly Compensation — Additional compensation at the certified staff hourly rate indicated on Appendix B
Teachers who serve as internal substitutes shall receive additional compensation at the certified staff hourly rate indicated on Appendix B.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Teachers shall only move one (1) vertical step annually
Teachers shall only move one (1) vertical step annually.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Frequency — Lane advancements will be made for a Teacher only once per year
Lane advancements will be made for a Teacher only once per year. Transcripts must be received by September 15 to qualify for fall lane movement. Transcripts must be received by January 30 to qualify for spring lane movement.
Other
Leadership Team Participation — Teachers will participate on the District and Building Leadership Teams
To facilitate the operations of the School District, three (3) leadership teams shall be established: the District Leadership Team (DLT), the Administrative Leadership Team (ALT), and the Building Leadership Team (BLT). Teachers will participate on the District and Building Leadership Teams.
Other
Limit Subject Preparations Westview Hills — Every reasonable effort shall be made to minimize the number of different subject preparations a Teacher is required to make
Every reasonable effort shall be made to minimize the number of different subject preparations a Teacher is required to make.
Compensation
Longevity Bonus — Annual longevity bonus of $2,300
LONGEVITY 2,300.00
Workday
Lunch Duty Free Minutes — All full-time Teachers shall be entitled to a duty-free lunch of no less than thirty (30) minutes
All full-time Teachers shall be entitled to a duty-free lunch of no less than thirty (30) minutes.
Other
Lunch Duty Rate — Lunch Duty supervisory rate
Category D: Lunch Duty = 80% of hourly instructional rate. Lunch Duty $32.73
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — MA Step 25 salary for FY23
STEP 25 MA 107,471.87
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MA Step 1 salary for FY23
STEP 1 MA 60,931.12
Leave
Mea President Release Time — The MEA President shall be released one (1) day per week after student dismissal, or twenty-five (25) minutes early one day per week
The MEA President shall be released one (1) day per week after student dismissal, or twenty-five (25) minutes early one day per week.
Other
Medication Administration — Teachers shall not be required to administer medication to pupils or perform routine medical procedures
Teachers shall not be required to administer medication to pupils. Teachers shall not be required to perform routine medical procedures to pupils. This clause shall not be construed so as to prevent or discourage Teachers from giving needed assistance to pupils in emergencies.
Other
Non Discrimination — The Board and MEA agree that they shall not discriminate against any Teacher by reason of race, color, marital status, political affiliation, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, or sex except in the positions where a particular sex is a bona fide occupational qualification
The Board and MEA agree that they shall not discriminate against any Teacher by reason of race, color, marital status, political affiliation, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, or sex except in the positions where a particular sex is a bona fide occupational qualification.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Annual stipend of $1,600 for Teachers who currently hold National Board Certification as of July 1, 2017
Teachers who currently hold a National Board Certification as of July 1, 2017 will receive a One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($1,600.00) stipend each year until the last date before the current NBC expiration date.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 3 days of personal leave for personal business or emergency purposes without loss of pay
The Board shall grant to each Teacher three (3) days (or 6-half days) of leave to be used for personal business or emergency purposes without loss of pay. Such days shall not be cumulative.
Other
Physical Facilities — The Board shall exercise its best efforts to provide adequate physical facilities and basic equipment to each Teacher
The Board shall exercise its best efforts to provide adequate physical facilities and basic equipment to each Teacher.
Other
Post Retirement Insurance Forfeiture — Teacher forfeits post-retirement insurance benefit if retirement date change results in TRS penalty, unless life-changing event
The teacher must have submitted this signed agreement wherein the teacher forfeits his or her eligibility to receive the post-retirement insurance benefit found under Section 15.1 if a change in the teacher's retirement date results in any TRS penalty to the District.
Workday
Professional Plan Time Early Release — With an early release schedule, one (1) day per week team professional plan time shall be scheduled, not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) minutes
With an early release schedule, one (1) day per week team professional plan time shall be scheduled and required for all Teachers, not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) minutes.
Workday
Professional Plan Time Individual — Forty (40) minutes of plan time shall be reserved for individual Teacher plan time
Forty (40) minutes of plan time shall be reserved for individual Teacher plan time and forty (40) minutes shall be reserved for team professional plan time.
Workday
Professional Plan Time Team — Forty (40) minutes of plan time shall be reserved for team professional plan time
Forty (40) minutes of plan time shall be reserved for individual Teacher plan time and forty (40) minutes shall be reserved for team professional plan time.
Workday
Professional Plan Time Weekly Minimum — Teachers will receive a minimum of eighty (80) minutes of plan time per full workday
Teachers will receive a minimum of eighty (80) minutes of plan time per full workday, with an approximate lesser amount in proportion to less than full days.
Other
Reopener Clause — Agreement may be reopened for renegotiation if legislative/regulatory changes significantly impact economic implications; demand must be in writing within 30 days
Parties reserve right to demand renegotiation. Demand shall be in writing within 30 days following receipt unless mutually agreed otherwise.
Retirement
Retirement Insurance Benefit Monthly — Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250) per month
The amount of the reimbursement shall not exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250) per month, but not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars $15,000 in total.
Retirement
Retirement Insurance Benefit Total — Fifteen Thousand Dollars $15,000 in total
The amount of the reimbursement shall not exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250) per month, but not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Dollars $15,000 in total.
Retirement
Retirement Insurance Eligibility Years — provided the retiree has served the District for a period of fifteen (15) or more years as a full-time or part-time employee
Board shall reimburse professional retirees retiring under any statutory early retirement plan or TRS regular annuity retirement for individual major medical insurance coverage secured through the Teachers' Retirement System of Illinois on a monthly basis, provided the retiree has served the District for a period of fifteen (15) or more years
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board shall reduce salaries and submit amount as full contribution to Teachers' Retirement System of Illinois
Board shall reduce salaries of Teachers by the specified amount and submit this amount on behalf of Teachers as the full contribution to the Teachers' Retirement Service.
Retirement
Retirement System — Teachers' Retirement System of Illinois (TRS)
Board shall reduce salaries of Teachers by the specified amount and submit this amount on behalf of Teachers as the full contribution to the Teachers' Retirement Service.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Recall provisions provided in accordance with Illinois School Code with applicable amendments or revisions
If a vacancy occurs within the applicable recall period set forth in the School Code following the Teacher's release due to reduction in force, the Board shall tender the vacant position to the Teacher eligible in accordance with the Illinois School Code.
Retirement
Salary Enhancement Incentive Pct — 6% retirement incentive, inclusive of all other increases in TRS creditable compensation
the Board shall pay him/her a 6% retirement incentive, inclusive of all other increases in TRS creditable compensation, for each of his/her remaining four (4) years of service, less compensation for any services not rendered.