Other
Agreement Expiration Date — This Memorandum of Agreement shall expire on June 30, 2026
This Memorandum of Agreement shall expire on June 30, 2026, and be of no further force or effect after that date.
Other
Agreement Retroactive Application — Additional stipend payments retroactively apply to 2023-2024 school year and include 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years
This additional stipend payment for novice mentors shall retroactively apply to the 2023-2024 school year and includes the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration per American Arbitration Association Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules
Arbitrator shall be bound by Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of American Arbitration Association. Fees and expenses shared equally by employer and Association.
Other
Association Dues Deduction — Association dues deducted over 17 pay periods beginning second payroll in September
Payroll deductions for Association, Illinois Education Association, and National Education Association dues shall be made on authorization forms supplied by the Association. The dues shall be deducted over 17 pay periods beginning with the second payroll in September.
Other
Association President Release Time — Association President granted twelve (12) half days of released time per school year for Association business
The Association President shall be granted twelve (12) half days of released time (taken in 1/2 or full day increments) per school year for Association business relative to in-District matters at no loss of salary, fringe benefits, or seniority.
Other
Association President Released Time — Association President granted 12 half days per school year for Association business at no loss of salary
The Association President shall be granted twelve (12) half days of released time (taken in 1/2 or full day increments) per school year for Association business relative to in-district matters at no loss of salary.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $33,350
Step L (15), BA w teach cert salary 2022-2023: $33,350
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $19,071
Step 1, 30 hrs w aide cert salary 2022-2023: $19,071
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — SAM Program stipend pilot for 2024-2025 school year
During the 2024-2025 school year, the Board of Education and the Association agree to pilot the SAM program at Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School and Mahomet-Seymour High School.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Parties agree to meet and discuss continuation for 2025-2026 school year, including possibly revising stipend amount and posting positions to other administrative assistants
Should the parties desire to continue the program beyond the 2024-2025 school year, they agree to meet and discuss how it will be conducted during the 2025-2026 school year, including possibly revising the aforementioned stipend amount.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 5.59% increase for FY 25
FY 25: 5.59%, *Percentages are approximate, raise will be $1.25 per year
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr4 — 5.29% increase for FY 26
FY 26: 5.29%, *Percentages are approximate, raise will be $1.25 per year
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 3 days for death of immediate family member
Members of the bargaining unit may be permitted up to a maximum of three (3) days of leave in the connection with the death of a member of the immediate family.
Other
Blast Coordinator Building Rate — Building Blast Coordinator: 12% of Teacher Salary Schedule B.S. lane based on years experience
Individuals appointed to the position of Building Blast Coordinator will be compensated at 12% of the Teacher Salary Schedule B.S. lane based upon number of years experience in the position in Unit #3.
Other
Blast Coordinator District Rate — District BLAST Coordinator: 24% of Teacher Salary Schedule B.S. lane based on years experience
Individuals appointed to the position of District BLAST Coordinator will be compensated at 24% percent of the Teacher Salary Schedule B.S. lane based upon number of years experience in the position in Unit #3.
Other
Bus Route Posting Priority — Certified bus drivers have priority in keeping the route they drove the previous year; if redesigned, each driver will have priority in selecting new route or keeping route that closely resembles previous year's route
Certified bus drivers have priority in keeping the route they drove the previous year. If a route is redesigned, each driver will have priority in selecting a new route or keeping the route that closely resembles the previous school year's route.
Compensation
Cdl Renewal Cost — District pays cost to get CDL renewal
CDL RENEWAL - District pays cost to get CDL renewal.
Grievance
Complaint Notification Timeline — Bargaining unit member notified within 3 week days of complaint filed
To the extent that the administration is aware of any complaint, the bargaining unit member shall be notified within three (3) week days of any complaint filed.
Other
Contingency Grant Funding — Agreement only remains in effect if District receives Teacher Vacancy Grant Pilot Program funding for 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 school years
This Memorandum of Agreement shall only remain in effect if the District receives Teacher Vacancy Grant Pilot Program funding. This three-year grant program is set to include the 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 school years.
Workday
Contract Days Length Hours — 9 months, 1-2 hours per day
Length of Contract/# of hours: 9 mo/1-2hrs
Compensation
Contract Days Per Year — 260 days per year
# of Days per year: 260
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 185 calendar days including 176 student attendance days, 4 institute days, 5 emergency days; teacher work year not to exceed 180 days
The parties agree that the school year calendar shall consist of 185 days which shall include 176 student attendance days, four (4) institute days and five (5) emergency days. The work year for teachers shall not exceed 180 days which shall include the four (4) workshop days.
Other
Copy Machines Available — Minimum 2 copying machines per student attendance center plus additional machines at Junior High and High School libraries and 1 at Bus Barn
A minimum of two copying machines shall be maintained in each student attendance center with one additional machine each at the Junior High and the High School libraries. Therefore, the availability of copying/duplicating/scanning shall be as follows: Five at Middletown Prairie, Three at Lincoln Trail, Three at Junior High, Four at High School, One at Bus Barn.
Compensation
Custodial Clothing Allowance — $200.00 per year custodial clothing allowance
Custodial Clothing Allowance: $200.00 a year; if purchased individually, receipts must be provided for reimbursement and sales tax will not be reimbursed.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — District offered dental plan available as fringe benefit option
2. District offered dental plan
Other
Diabetes Care Aide Management Plan Stipend — Diabetes Care Aide annual compensation if building has student requiring Diabetes Management Plan: $900
Should the building have a student(s) that requires a Diabetes Management Plan the Diabetes Care Aide will be annually compensated in the amount of $900.
Other
Diabetes Care Aide Training Stipend — Diabetes Care Aide annual compensation for training: $100
The Diabetes Care Aide shall be annually compensated $100 for training requirements.
Other
Disciplinary Progressive — Disciplinary action shall be progressive: verbal warning, written reprimand, suspension, or demotion/dismissal
No employee shall be disciplined except for reasonable cause. Disciplinary action shall be progressive and defined as verbal warning, written reprimands, suspension, or demotion of any bargaining unit member, or the dismissal of support staff employees.
Other
Division Chairperson Rate — Division Chairperson: 10% of Teacher Salary Schedule B.S. lane based on years experience
Individuals appointed to the position of Division Chairperson will be compensated at ten percent (10%) of the Teacher Salary Schedule B.S. lane based upon number of years' experience in the position in Unit #3.
Compensation
Drivers Education Rate 2022 2023 — $34.00 per hour for behind the wheel driving supervision
Behind the wheel driving supervision conducted outside of regular school hours (including summer school when offered) will be compensated at the rate listed below per hour: $34.00 for the 2022-2023 school year
Compensation
Drivers Education Rate 2023 2024 — $35.00 per hour for behind the wheel driving supervision (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)
$35.00 for the 2023-2024 school year (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)
Compensation
Drivers Education Rate 2024 2025 — $36.00 per hour for behind the wheel driving supervision (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
$36.00 for the 2024-2025 school year (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
Compensation
Drivers Education Rate 2025 2026 — $37.00 per hour for behind the wheel driving supervision (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
$37.00 for the 2025-2026 school year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
Workday
Elementary Planning Time — Minimum weekly planning time when participating in collaboration during instructional day
Teachers will have a minimum of 150 minutes of weekly planning when participating in collaboration during the instructional day.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Comprehensive evaluation with multiple performance responsibilities and professional conduct standards
Paraprofessional Comprehensive Evaluation. Performance Responsibilities: Instruction, Data Collection, Engagement, Collaboration, Equipment Management, Provision of Student Safety, Supervision, Communication. Professional Conduct: Dependability, Flexibility, Problem Solving, Works without Supervision, Confidentiality, Participation.
Evaluation
Evaluation Scoring System — Three-tier evaluation: Above Expectation (2 points), Meets Expectation (1 point), Below Expectation (0 points)
Above Expectation: Went above and beyond what is expected and the standards that are required. Meets Expectation: Met practically all of your standards for performance and/or exceeded the standards. Below Expectation: Failed to meet most of your standards for performance or met them only partially.
Evaluation
Evaluation Student Growth Components — Effective July 1, 2025, student growth components no longer included in teacher evaluation; professional practice components comprising 100% of teacher evaluation
Effective July 1, 2025, the performance evaluation plan shall no longer include the previously utilized 'student growth components' in the teacher evaluation process. Instead, as of that date, the now-existing 'professional practice components,' which include certain student grade and/or performance data, shall comprise 100% of the teacher evaluation.
Other
Extra Duty Definition — Extra duty is limited to bus washing, office duty, or taking buses to the safety lane, filled according to seniority
EXTRA DUTY – Extra duty is limited to bus washing, office duty, or taking buses to the safety lane. Positions will be posted and filled according to seniority.
Other
Field Trip Preference Semester — Twice a semester a driver may indicate at signup if they have a preference for a particular athletic/field trip, taking assignment precedence regardless of seniority
Twice a semester a driver may indicate at signup if they have a preference for a particular athletic/field trip. A driver with such a preference will take assignment precedence on that field trip, regardless of seniority.
Compensation
Field Trips Weekly Hours Limit — Each driver can take field trips as long as their weekly hours do not exceed 40 hours per week
Each driver can take field trips as long as their weekly hours do not exceed 40 hours per week. Additional hours can be assigned by the Director as needed.
Compensation
Final Payment Timing — Upon written request, honorably-dismissed support staff receives final compensation within 3 days of last employment day
Upon written request of an honorably-dismissed support staff employee, two weeks prior to the end of the school term, the employer shall pay to the support staff employee all compensation due to him/her within three (3) days of the last day of employment.
Compensation
Girls Wrestling Assistant Coach — Girls' Wrestling Assistant Coach (1) added to 10% Tier Athletic – High School positions
e. Girls' Wrestling Assistant Coach (1)
Compensation
Girls Wrestling Head Coach — Girls' Wrestling Head Coach added to 15% Tier Athletic – High School positions
e. Girls' Wrestling Head Coach
Other
Grade Level Chair Rate — Grade Level Chair: 6% of Teacher Salary Schedule B.S. lane based on years experience
Individuals appointed to the position of Grade Level Chairs will be compensated at six percent (6%) * of the Teacher Salary Schedule B.S. lane based upon number of years experience in the position in Unit #3.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step One (supervisor), Step Two (Superintendent), Step Three (Board of Education), Step Four (arbitration)
Step One through Step Four grievance procedure with informal step preceding formal steps. Step Four involves final and binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association.
Insurance
Health Coverage — District offered health plan available to eligible support staff
The parties agree that the District shall provide health insurance benefits to employees in the ESP classifications at the employee contribution amount designated in Appendix X.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — High-deductible health plan with health savings account
One group health insurance plan option to be offered to bargaining unit members will be a high-deductible health plan with a health savings account. This new plan option will be offered to bargaining unit members, starting January 1, 2026.
Compensation
Homebound Instruction Rate 2022 2023 — $34.00 per hour for homebound instruction with one-half hour extra pay for every hour of student contact time
Homebound Instruction Rate Below (with one-half hour extra pay for every hour of student contact time) $34.00 for the 2022-2023 school year
Compensation
Homebound Instruction Rate 2023 2024 — $35.00 per hour for homebound instruction (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)
$35.00 for the 2023-2024 school year (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)
Compensation
Homebound Instruction Rate 2024 2025 — $36.00 per hour for homebound instruction (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
$36.00 for the 2024-2025 school year (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
Compensation
Homebound Instruction Rate 2025 2026 — $37.00 per hour for homebound instruction (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
$37.00 for the 2025-2026 school year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — $250 per fiscal quarter ($1,000 per calendar year maximum)
The Board of Education will contribute $250 per fiscal quarter (i.e., up to $1,000 per calendar year) to the member's health savings account.
Leave
Iep Writing Days — Special education teachers receive one day and may request up to two additional administrative days for writing IEPs per semester
Special education teachers will receive one (1) day and may request up to two (2) additional administrative days for writing IEPs per semester.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Minimum planning time on weeks without District-directed collaboration
On weeks when teachers are not participating in District-directed collaboration during the instructional day, teachers will have a minimum of 180 minutes of plan time.
Insurance
Insurance Aca Eligibility — Drivers who reach ACA eligibility will receive the board benefit
INSURANCE – Drivers who reach ACA eligibility will receive the board benefit.
Other
Involuntary Transfer Notification Timeline — Written notification within 5 calendar days of knowledge of involuntary change
In the case of an involuntary change after August 1, the Association and any teacher affected shall be notified in writing within five (5) calendar days of the knowledge of such a change.
Other
Job Sharing Program — Voluntary program allowing two full-time employees to share one full-time position; seniority accrues proportionally to time worked
Job sharing defined as voluntary program providing two full-time employees opportunity to share one full-time position. Participants accrue seniority in proportion to time worked.
Leave
Jury Duty Leave — School district grants leave with full pay and benefits while serving jury duty; employee returns monies received for jury duty during work days to district
If an employee is summoned for jury duty, the school district will grant a leave with full pay and benefits to the employee while serving jury duty. The employee will turn over monies received for serving on jury duty during work days to the school district.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Degree/hours earned credited for initial placement; horizontal advancement available for support staff meeting approval criteria
Support staff employed as certificated personnel in teaching positions given full credit for years of experience in teaching outside district, and degree/hours earned for initial placement on teacher salary schedule.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $78,419
Step 29+ MS salary 2022-2023: $78,419