Other
Activity Assignments Limit — Limited to two activity assignments from Exhibit C, columns E-I per year
Certified personnel will not be required to accept more than two activity assignments from Exhibit C, columns 'E' through 'I' in a school year. A request for a third activity assignment from Exhibit C, columns 'E' through 'I' within a year shall be made in writing by the certified personnel, and have the final approval of the Superintendent.
Other
Advisory Committee — Advisory program committee with equal MEA members and administrators to review and recommend changes
Committee will be made up of equal number of MEA members and administrators to review Advisory program and recommend changes.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final binding arbitration available after Step 5 School Board decision
If the employee is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance of Step 5, the MEA Grievance committee may submit the grievance to final, binding arbitration. If a written demand for arbitration is not received by the School Board within thirty (30) days of the date of Step 5 answer, then the grievance shall be deemed withdrawn.
Other
Assistant Coach Extended Season Sports — Football-3, Basketball-1, Wrestling-1, Softball-1, Baseball-1 assistant coaches eligible for extended season pay
Sports with an Assistant Varsity Coach are as follows: Football- 3, Basketball- 1; Wrestling-1, Softball- 1, Baseball- 1.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Maximum salary for BA column Step 12
Year 12 B column (highest step) shows 74,226
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Minimum salary for BA Step 1
Year 1 B column shows 43,340
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — New dollars offered 2023-24
NEW DOLLARS OFFERED 354,581
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — New dollars offered 2024-25
NEW DOLLARS OFFERED 237,881
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — New dollars offered 2025-26
NEW DOLLARS OFFERED 232,416
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr4 — New dollars offered 2026-27
NEW DOLLARS OFFERED 256,192
Leave
Bereavement Days — MEA Leave granted for elected and designated MEA members for business meetings
Days off will be granted for elected and designated MEA members to attend Association business meeting. However, not more than five (5) days per year will be granted.
Other
Code Of Ethics Commitment Profession — Principle II: Commitment to the Profession
The education profession is vested by the public with a trust and responsibility requiring the highest ideals of professional service. In the belief that the quality of the services of the education profession directly influences the nation and its citizens, the educator shall exert every effort to raise professional standards.
Other
Code Of Ethics Commitment Student — Principle I: Commitment to the Student
The educator strives to help each student realize his or her potential as a worthy and effective member of society. The educator therefore works to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 182 days in FY24, 182 days in FY25, 182 days in FY26, and 181 days in FY27 for certified personnel
The employment year for all certified teachers and educators shall not exceed 182 days in FY24, 182 days in FY25, 182 days in FY26, and 181 days in FY27.
Other
Contract Term — Agreement effective August 15, 2023 through August 14, 2027
Effective August 15, 2023 through August 14, 2027
Compensation
Cost Of Living Bonus — Annual cost of living bonus when CPI exceeds 5%
Teachers will be given annual cost of living bonus of $1,500 for any fiscal year CPI exceeds 5% between 2024-2025 through 2026-2027 school years. Paid on June 30th paycheck.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental coverage included in comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance plan
Each full-time employee will be included in a comprehensive medical, dental, and life group insurance plan.
Other
Domestic Partnership Coverage — Domestic partner defined as in Exhibit F - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois definition
Domestic partner shall be defined as in Exhibit F - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois definition.
Other
Duty Assignment Non Instructional — Non-instructional duty assignment required, not requiring planning or formal assessment
A normal teaching load shall be five (5) classes or assignments plus an advisory period and an assignment consisting of a non-instructional duty. Duties shall be supervisory, academic or professional in nature. The non-instructional duty assignment shall not require planning, preparation, or formal assessment of student work.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employees employed 18+ years pay 50% of dependent insurance coverage cost; employees hired 2024-25 and thereafter pay 50%
Employees employed for the 2023-24 school year, who are placed at 18 or more years will pay 50% of the cost of the dependent insurance coverage. Employees who are hired for the 2024-25 school year and thereafter will pay 50%.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Evaluation plan committee convenes and meets every 5th year starting in 2005 fall semester
The committee shall be convened and meet to review the Evaluation plan document commencing every 5th year starting in the 2005 fall semester.
Compensation
Extended Season Bonus Calculation — Pro-rated stipend for state tournament advancement based on 1/11th or 1/15th of full stipend per week
If activity/sport advances beyond automatic participation round, coach/sponsor receives pro-rated stipend for each week beyond, divided by season length in weeks then multiplied by weeks advanced.
Other
Extended Season Compensation — Pro-rated stipend for teams advancing in IHSA state tournament; only head coach and assigned assistant varsity coaches receive stipend if coached team entire season
If activity advances beyond automatic participation round, coach receives pro-rated stipend. Full stipend divided by season weeks, multiplied by weeks advancing. Only head and assistant varsity coaches entire season.
Compensation
Extra Duty Base — Extra duty compensation base for 2023-24
Compensation for Extra-Duty activities calculated using $47,626 as base on Extra Duty Schedule. Exhibit E in effect for duration of contract.
Other
Extra Duty Compensation Base — Extra-duty compensation calculated using $43,296 base
Compensation for Extra-Duty activities will be calculated using $43,296 as the base on the Extra Duty Schedule (Exhibit C). Exhibit C shall be in effect for Extra-Duty activities for the duration of the contract.
Other
Extra Duty Key Position — Athletic Director (AD) placed in schedule position J at step 35
Exhibit C lists Athletic Director abbreviation AD with schedule placement J. Extra duty positions available only upon student participation.
Other
Extracurricular Resignation Deadline — Resignations from extracurricular assignments submitted one season prior to start
Resignations by individuals for extracurricular assignments submitted via district email or in writing to Athletic/Activity Director no later than one season prior to start of extracurricular season.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Six steps: Principal, MEA Committee, Principal meeting, Superintendent, School Board, Arbitration
Grievance procedure consists of Step 1 (Principal and MEA president), Step 2 (MEA grievance committee), Step 3 (employee and Principal meeting), Step 4 (employee and Superintendent), Step 5 (School Board meeting), Step 6 (final binding arbitration).
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays 100% of individual comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance premiums for first two years; 95% thereafter
The School Board will pay for 100% of the full-time employee's individual comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance premiums for the first two years of employment, the district will pay 95% of the premiums thereafter.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — HSA contribution for single coverage: $2,000; Employee and Spouse: $4,000; Employee and Children: $4,000; Family: $4,000
All certified employees will participate in the HSA health insurance plan. Funding of the HSA will be as follows: Single- $2,000, Employee and Spouse - $4,000, Employee and Children- $4,000, Family - $4,000
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Continuous 7 hour and 45 minute day (465 minutes), not before 7 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
Certified personnel shall work a continuous 7 hour and 45 minute day with the exception of Parent/Teacher Conferences and Back to School Fall Conference. The work day will not start before 7 a.m. or end after 4 p.m.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Teachers may advance lanes upon accumulating required semester hours; limited to one level per year starting 2019-2020
Teacher on B.A. may move to B.A. plus 8, 16, 24 semester hours when filed official transcript with Superintendent. Starting 2019-2020 educational advancement will be limited to one level per year.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — Maximum salary for MA+32 Step 12
Year 12 M+32 column shows 81,126
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — Minimum salary for MA Step 1
Year 1 M column shows 47,435
Other
Masters Degree Reimbursement Outside Field — 50% reimbursement of program tuition up to $335 per credit hour for Masters outside teacher's instructional area
The reimbursement will be 50 percent of the program tuition cost up to a maximum of $335 per credit hour outside a teacher's instructional area.
Other
Masters Degree Reimbursement Tuition Percent — 100% reimbursement of program tuition up to $670 per credit hour for Masters within teacher's instructional area with required textbook
Reimbursement will be 100 percent of the program tuition cost up to a maximum of $670 per credit hour within a teacher's instructional area with required textbook.
Retirement
Mchs Retirement Policy Option — Age 55 eligibility for MCHS Retirement Policy Option with 25 years total teaching experience (last 15 continuous at MCHS)
Upon age 55, all tenured teachers with at least 25 years total teaching experience of which at least last 15 years continuous at MCHS eligible to apply for MCHS Retirement Policy Option.
Other
Mea Recognition — MEA recognized as exclusive bargaining agent for certificated teaching staff with Illinois State Teachers Certificate and/or Special Teacher Certificate
The School Board recognizes the MEA, an affiliate of the Illinois Education Association and hence of the National Education Association as the agent for those teachers and educators holding a valid Illinois State Teachers Certificate and/or Special Teacher Certificate (excluding substitutes) of the District.
Other
National Board Certification Stipend — Upon renewing or receiving passing score of certification assessment, educator receives $1000 stipend and $500 annual stipend for master certificate duration
Upon renewing or receiving a passing score of the certification assessment, the educator receives a stipend of $1000 and an annual stipend of $500 for the duration of the master certificate.
Other
Negotiable Items — Negotiable items include: negotiation procedures, salaries, economic conditions/fringe benefits, reduction in force, grievance procedure, leave of absence, teaching load, teacher evaluation, and extra duty salaries
The MEA and the School Board agree that negotiations, in good faith, can encompass all or some aspects of policy governing: a. Negotiation procedures b. Salaries c. Related economic conditions d. Reduction in Force e. Grievance procedure f. Leave of absence g. Teaching load h. Teacher evaluation procedure i. Salaries for listed extra duties
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Step 1 compensation for A-SchBwl position
Extra Duty Schedule 2023-2027 and Compensation for Extended Season. Step 1 column shows various positions and their compensation amounts.
Other
Overload Compensation With Duty — Overload teaching with duty assignment paid proportionally by 1/6, 1/12, or 1/24 of base pay
Teacher teaching additional class with duty assignment paid proportionally by 1/6, 1/12, or 1/24 of teacher's base pay for duration of instruction.
Other
Overload Compensation Without Duty — Overload teaching without duty assignment paid proportionally by 1/8, 1/16, or 1/32 of base pay
Teacher teaching additional class without duty assignment paid proportionally by 1/8, 1/16, or 1/32 of teacher's base pay for duration of instruction.
Other
Pay Schedule First Date — July 13th
Exhibit D - Marengo Community High School Dist. 154 Pay Dates 2018-2019 MONTH: July 1st PAY DATE: 13th
Other
Pay Schedule Second Date — July 30th
Exhibit D - Marengo Community High School Dist. 154 Pay Dates 2018-2019 MONTH: July 2nd PAY DATE: 30th
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Three days personal leave in lieu of three days sick leave for full-time certified personnel
All full-time certified personnel may substitute three (3) days personal leave in lieu of three (3) sick leave.
Workday
Preparation Period — Each full time teacher's schedule includes a preparation period
Each full time teacher's schedule shall include a preparation period. No teacher will be assigned more than a normal teaching load without his/her approval.
Other
Professional Development Reimbursement — Teachers reimbursed at hourly rate for professional development curriculum work outside regular work day
Teachers will be reimbursed at hourly rate for professional development curriculum work or school improvement work outside regular work day per collective bargaining agreement for hourly rate.
Retirement
Retirement Incentive 15 24 Years — 6% salary increase for last year prior to retirement with 15-24 years district service and last 10 continuous
Board grants each teacher with last 10 years continuous service and 15-24 years district service salary increase of 6% for last year prior to retirement.
Retirement
Retirement Incentive 25 Years — 6% salary increase per year for each of last two years with 25+ years district service
Board grants each teacher with 25 years district service, last 10 years continuous, 6% per year for each of last two years prior to retirement.
Retirement
Retirement Notification Deadline — Teacher must notify Superintendent and Board by February 1st of year before last year of teaching
Teacher must inform Superintendent and Board in writing by February 1st of year before last year of teaching to be eligible for one year salary enhancement.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — TRS employer contribution pickup 9.0%
SUMMER INSTRUCTIONAL WORK $40.50 PER HOUR TRS=9.0%
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teacher Retirement System)
Upon age 55, all tenured teachers and educators eligible to apply for MCHS Retirement Policy Option. District shall abide by regulations set forth by Teacher Retirement System (TRS) and applicable State legislation.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — If School Board increases number of teachers within one calendar year after reduction, available positions shall be tendered to removed or dismissed teachers
If the School Board within one (1) calendar year thereafter increases the number of teachers and educators or reinstates the position so discontinued, the positions thereby becoming available shall be tendered to the teachers and educators so removed or dismissed.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Five salary lanes: B, B+8, B+16, B+24, and M columns with sub-lanes
Salary schedule contains columns: B, B+8, B+16, B+24, M, M+8, M+16, M+24, M+32
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Salary schedule contains 12 steps labeled 1-12
SALARY SCHEDULE FOR 2023-2024 showing Year steps 1 through 12 with columns B, B+8, B+16, B+24, M, M+8, M+16, M+24, M+32
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 10 days for first 5 years; 15 days for next 20 years; 20 days thereafter
All full-time certified personnel are granted sick leave provisions in the amount of ten (10) days for each of the first five (5) years in this district, fifteen (15) days each year of the next twenty (20) years, and twenty (20) days each year thereafter.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Unused sick and/or personal days accumulate to maximum of 347 days
The unused sick and/or personal days shall accumulate to a maximum of 347 days. In the event of an extended illness, the district may require proof of a current physical exam by a physician of their choice.
Compensation
Step Increase — Single step vertical advancement made annually unless at top step
A single step vertical advancement will be made for each teacher over the previous year's step unless the teacher is already on highest step in the column.
Other
Substitute Teaching Rate — Substitute teaching during preparation period at $4.00 per class period
If administration cannot provide substitutes for absent teachers, teachers asked to teach during preparation period paid $4.00 per class period above substitute salary rate.