Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Arbitrator shall consider and decide only specific issues raised in written grievance; decision binding on interpretation of Agreement terms
The arbitrator shall consider and decide only the specific issues raised in the written grievance and the replies thereto and shall have no authority to make any decision or recommendation on any other issue not so raised. The arbitrator's decision shall be based solely upon interpretation of the meaning or application of the specific terms of this Agreement.
Workday
Assignment Change After August — If teacher notified of assignment change after August 1, teacher may resign without penalty
If a teacher is notified of a change in the assignment after August 1, the teacher may resign without penalty.
Other
Assignment Change Notice — Teachers shall be notified in writing of assignment changes as soon as District needs are known, prior to change for coming year. Superintendent shall conference with teacher and give written decision.
Teachers shall be notified, in writing, as soon as the needs of the District are known, of a change in their assignment for the coming year as to grade level, school, and/or subject area.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $43,264
2020-21 salary schedule for BA degree with 5 years experience
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $38,929
2020-21 salary schedule for BA degree with 0 years experience
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Curriculum Committee work hourly rate
Curriculum Committee work will be either paid at the hourly rate of $26.00 or such work will be done using release time. The decision as to whether to offer this work for pay or release time will be made by agreement of the Superintendent or his/her designee and the writers/developers.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Annual CPI +1% with a floor of 3% and a ceiling of 5%
2026-2027: Annual CPI +1% with a floor of 3% and a ceiling of 5%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Annual CPI +1% with a floor of 3% and a ceiling of 5%
2027-2028: Annual CPI +1% with a floor of 3% and a ceiling of 5%
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 5 days leave with pay per occurrence for death in immediate family
Employees shall be granted up to five (5) days leave with pay per occurrence and as necessary for a death in the immediate family as defined as spouse, party to a civil union, child, parents, siblings, grandchildren, and spouse's parents, siblings or legal guardians.
Compensation
Beyond Normal Workday Compensation Rate — A teacher who teaches beyond the normal workday will be compensated at a rate of 1/7 of their base salary as determined on a daily basis for each additional sixty (60) minutes.
A teacher who teaches beyond the normal workday will be compensated at a rate of 1/7 of their base salary as determined on a daily basis for each additional sixty (60) minutes.
Other
Board Information Access — Council supplied Board agenda, packet, official minutes, tentative/final budgets prior to Board meeting, annual financial report, and information necessary for collective bargaining
The Council will be supplied with the Board agenda, Board packet, except for confidential and/or privileged information, official minutes of the Board meetings, a copy of the tentative and final District budgets (given to the Council prior to the meeting at which action is to be taken by the Board), a copy of the annual financial report, and other information necessary for collective bargaining.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Not specified in these pages
Other
Council President Release Time — Council President shall have release time per Illinois School Code
The Council President shall have release time per Illinois School Code.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board will provide dental insurance for full-time and regularly employed part-time employee who work .5 FTE or greater. Dependent coverage available at employee's expense.
The Board will provide dental insurance for each full-time and regularly employed part-time employee who work .5 FTE or greater. Dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense.
Rif
Dismissal Grouping Sequence One — Within group (1), the sequence of dismissal will be at the discretion of the school district.
Within group (1), the sequence of dismissal will be at the discretion of the school district.
Rif
Dismissal Grouping Sequence Two Performance Based — Within group two (2), the sequence of dismissal must be based upon average performance ratings, with the teacher or teachers with the lowest average performance evaluation rating dismissed first.
Within group two (2), the sequence of dismissal must be based upon average performance ratings, with the teacher or teachers with the lowest average performance evaluation rating dismissed first.
Other
Dues Deduction — Board deducts required Council dues from regular paycheck for 10 months upon written authorization; forwarded to Council treasurer within 10 working days
The Board will deduct from the regular paycheck for ten (10) months of each employee from whom it receives written authorization to do so, the required amount of Council dues. An electronic list of all bargaining unit employees...shall be forwarded to the Council treasurer no later than ten (10) working days after such deductions were made.
Evaluation
Employee Evaluation Annual — Each employee's job performance shall be evaluated by his/her direct supervisor (with input from cooperating teachers). The evaluation process includes scheduled annual evaluations, on forms (accessible from staff resource intranet page) applicable to the job classification, and day-to-day appraisals.
Each employee's job performance shall be evaluated by his/her direct supervisor (with input from cooperating teachers). The evaluation process includes scheduled annual evaluations.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — 16% Employee Paid for all plans in 2025-2026
2025-2026 School Year – 84% Board Paid/16% Employee Paid All Plans
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Non-tenured teachers evaluated annually
All non-tenured teachers will be evaluated annually. There will be a minimum of one unannounced and one announced observations.
Evaluation
Evaluation Discussion Deadline — Supervisors shall provide a copy of the completed evaluation to the employee and shall provide an opportunity to discuss it by the second Friday in May.
Supervisors shall provide a copy of the completed evaluation to the employee and shall provide an opportunity to discuss it by the second Friday in May.
Workday
Evening Obligations Maximum — No more than three (3) evening obligations shall be required of the faculty
No more than three (3) evening obligations shall be required of the faculty from any of the District schools, defining the three (3) Required Evening Events for all certified staff, excluding P/T conference.
Compensation
Forfeited Planning Period Compensation — In the event that a teacher forfeits a planning period, the teacher shall be entitled to compensation in the amount of $33.00 (25-26), $34.00 (26-27), and $35.00 (27-28) per class period.
In the event that a teacher forfeits a planning period, the teacher shall be entitled to compensation in the amount of $33.00 (25-26), $34.00 (26-27), and $35.00 (27-28) per class period.
Leave
Full Year Credit Minimum Days — For purposes of seniority and accrual of benefits based upon years of service, credit will be given only for full years. A full year is defined as a minimum of 120 days worked.
For purposes of seniority and accrual of benefits based upon years of service, credit will be given only for full years. A full year is defined as a minimum of 120 days worked.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step 1 informal resolution; Step 2 immediate supervisor; Step 3 Superintendent; Step 4 Board; Step 5 Arbitration
Step 1. parties acknowledge desirability for employee and immediate supervisor to resolve problems through free and informal communications. Step 2-5 formal grievance procedure with supervisor, Superintendent, Board, and arbitration steps.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — 84% Board Paid for all plans in 2025-2026
2025-2026 School Year – 84% Board Paid/16% Employee Paid All Plans
Rif
Honorable Dismissal Reduction First Effort — When the Board deems it necessary to reduce the number of teachers in the District due to declining enrollment, inadequate finance, elimination of programs, or consolidation; every effort will be made to make reductions through attrition.
When the Board deems it necessary to reduce the number of teachers in the District due to declining enrollment, inadequate finance, elimination of programs, or consolidation; every effort will be made to make reductions through attrition.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — $300.00 Board contribution for single HSA coverage
Any employee selecting coverage under the HSA plan will annually receive a Board contribution into the employee's HSA account in the following amounts: $300.00 for single
Other
Involuntary Transfer Notice — Employees who are to be transferred involuntarily to a position in a new category or to a different building shall be notified at least 24 hours prior to the change.
Employees who are to be transferred involuntarily to a position in a new category or to a different building shall be notified at least 24 hours prior to the change.
Other
Job Description Advisory Committee — Upon ratification of this contract, an advisory committee containing union members and administration will convene to study and recommend updates to all job descriptions contained in the bargaining unit.
Upon ratification of this contract, an advisory committee containing union members and administration will convene to study and recommend updates to all job descriptions contained in the bargaining unit.
Leave
Lunch Break 7hour Employees — paid thirty (30) minute duty free lunch
Employees that work 7 hours are entitled to a paid thirty (30) minute duty free lunch within the first 5 hours of the day and are entitled to one (1) break of ten (10) minutes each day that may not be accumulated to shorten the workday.
Leave
Lunch Break 8hour Employees — paid thirty (30) minute duty free lunch
Employees that work 8 hours are entitled to a paid thirty (30) minute duty free lunch within the first 5 hours of the day and are entitled to two (2) fifteen (15) minute breaks each day.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $46,340
2020-21 salary schedule for MA degree with 5 years experience
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $41,718
2020-21 salary schedule for MA degree with 0 years experience
Other
Medication Administration Exclusion — Employees (excluding Nurses) shall not be required to administer medication to students.
Employees (excluding Nurses) shall not be required to administer medication to students. Students shall be referred to proper, designated medical personnel for this function.
Compensation
Mileage Reimbursement — Mileage paid at current IRS rate for contracted assignments requiring travel to different buildings; minimum thirty (30) minutes per transition
When contracted assignments require traveling to different buildings, mileage will be paid for each way of travel at the current IRS rate. Mileage will be paid on the last payday of the school year. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide a minimum of thirty (30) minutes for each transition.
Workday
Monthly Faculty Meeting Max Duration — Each building principal may conduct one monthly faculty meeting lasting a maximum of forty-five (45) minutes outside of the regular school day.
Each building principal may conduct one monthly faculty meeting lasting a maximum of forty-five (45) minutes outside of the regular school day.
Evaluation
Newly Hired Employee Progress Conference Timeline — A progress conference for all newly-hired employees shall occur within the first four (4) months.
A progress conference for all newly-hired employees shall occur within the first four (4) months.
Other
No Strike Lockout — Neither Council nor members nor agents may authorize slowdown, work stoppage, strike, or picketing; Board will not lock out employees
Neither the Council nor any of its members nor its agents, for any reason will authorize, institute, aid, condone, or engage in a slowdown, work stoppage, strike, or picketing in any manner which would disrupt the operation of the school during the term of this Agreement, and the Board of Education will not lock out the employees.
Other
Non Discrimination — No employee favored or discriminated against based on membership or non-membership in Council regarding negotiated benefits, extra duties, or committees
No employee will be favored or discriminated against by the Council or the Board with regard to negotiated benefits, extra duties, staff assignments or membership on school committees on the basis of membership or non-membership in the Council.
Workday
Normal Work Day Maintenance — 8 hours
Maintenance: 8 hours
Workday
Normal Work Day Nurses — 7 hours
Nurses: 7 hours
Workday
Normal Work Day Paraprofessionals — 7 hours
A normal work day (hours) is as follows: Paraprofessionals: 7 hours
Workday
Normal Work Day Secretaries — 8 hours
Secretaries: 8 hours. All employees are to be in the building fifteen (15) minutes before school and may leave fifteen (15) minutes after the end of the school day.
Workday
Normal Work Day Technology — 8 hours
Technology: 8 hours
Compensation
Nurse Min Salary — $26.00
Nurse Starting Wage: $26.00
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Special Education case manager summer work compensation
Special Education Teachers assigned to case manager duties over the summer break will be compensated at a rate of forty dollars ($40) per hour for any work performed over the summer break (up to a maximum of 10 hours).
Compensation
Paraprofessional Min Salary Associates — $18.00
Associates Degree: $18.00
Compensation
Paraprofessional Min Salary Bachelors — $19.00
Bachelor's Degree: $19.00
Compensation
Paraprofessional Min Salary Certificate — $17.00
Paraprofessional Certificate: $17.00
Leave
Part Time Employee Fte Seniority Advancement — Regularly employed part-time employees who work greater than .5 FTE on a continual yearly basis will advance and receive seniority and accrual of benefits based upon years of service appropriately.
Regularly employed part-time employees who work greater than .5 FTE on a continual yearly basis will advance and receive seniority and accrual of benefits based upon years of service appropriately.
Compensation
Pay Periods Annual — Employees paid via direct deposit, twenty-six (26) payments every other Friday; can extend to twenty-seven (27) when first payday before school year begins
Employees will be paid via direct deposit, twenty-six (26) payments every other Friday in accordance with the payroll calendar. The number of pay periods can be extended to twenty-seven (27) payments when the first payday occurs before the school year begins.
Evaluation
Performance Evaluation Based On Years — A teacher's average performance must be calculated using the average of the teacher's last two (2) performance evaluation ratings.
A teacher's average performance must be calculated using the average of the teacher's last two (2) performance evaluation ratings, if two (2) ratings are available.
Compensation
Performance Evaluation Numeric Scale — 4 for Excellent; 3 for Proficient; 2 for Needs Improvement; and 1 for Unsatisfactory
using the following numerical values: 4 for Excellent; 3 for Proficient; 2 for Needs Improvement; and 1 for Unsatisfactory.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Personal days available; specific annual amount not stated in these pages
There is no expectation for Paid Sick Day usage for a split from one academic year to another (after Summer Break), however if an employee has not exhausted their FMLA time, they may utilize any remaining time after Summer Break as an Unpaid Leave.
Workday
Planning Period Daily Minimum — All teachers will be provided with a daily planning period of at least thirty (30) consecutive minutes.
All teachers will be provided with a daily planning period of at least thirty (30) consecutive minutes.
Other
Probationary Period Days — All new employees shall be hired on a probationary basis until successful completion of a ninety (90) day period of continuous employment.
All new employees shall be hired on a probationary basis until successful completion of a ninety (90) day period of continuous employment.
Other
Professional Growth Reimbursement — Regularly employed full-time and greater than half-time employees shall be eligible for reimbursement by the Board to the extent indicated below for fees associated with, professional development, including but not limited to: workshops, visitations, conventions, conferences, and similar professional development activities, provided that pre-approval was obtained before attending.
Regularly employed full-time and greater than half-time employees shall be eligible for reimbursement by the Board to the extent indicated below for fees associated with, professional development, including but not limited to: workshops, visitations, conventions, conferences.
Retirement
Retirement Creditable Earnings Definition — IMRF creditable earnings shall include all earned salary, extra-curricular stipends, hourly pay, and all other monies paid to the employee, which qualify towards IMRF reportable earnings.
IMRF creditable earnings shall include all earned salary, extra-curricular stipends, hourly pay, and all other monies paid to the employee, which qualify towards IMRF reportable earnings.
Retirement
Retirement Incentive Eligibility Years — An employee must have worked at least fifteen (15) years for the District, and qualify for retirement with IMRF before becoming eligible.
An employee must have worked at least fifteen (15) years for the District, and qualify for retirement with IMRF before becoming eligible.