Other
Academic Freedom — Freedom to investigate, study and discuss is essential to the educative process
Freedom to investigate, study and discuss is essential to the educative process. Students shall be encouraged to search for the facts about subjects of a controversial nature which are appropriate to their age and maturity.
Other
Admin Interview Representation — At least two employee representatives may participate in Superintendent and principal interviews
At least two (2) employee representatives may be included in the interviewing process of new candidates for Superintendent and/or a principal (s).
Other
Administrator Interview Participation — At least two employee representatives may be included in interviewing process for Superintendent and/or principal candidates
At least two (2) employee representatives may be included in the interviewing process of new candidates for Superintendent and/or a principal (s).
Other
Agreement Distribution — Final agreement distributed to Union President within 7 days of signing
The Board shall distribute copies of the Final Agreement by email to the Union President (s) within seven (7) days of obtaining the final signed copy. All new employees will also be sent a copy of this agreement by email.
Other
Agreement Duration — Agreement effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026
This agreement shall be effective as of July 1, 2022 and shall continue in effect until the 30th day of June 2026 for all Articles.
Other
Annual Association Meeting — Association given time at beginning of year during workshop days for annual meeting
The association will be given time at the beginning of the year during workshop days to hold an association meeting. The time of this meeting will be mutually agreed upon by the district and the association.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration is the final authority on any issue which cannot be resolved through regular administrative channels
Binding Arbitration is the final authority on any issue which cannot be resolved through the regularly constituted administrative channels.
Other
Association Conference Days — No more than four days per year for conference/business; maximum two teachers at one time
No more than four (4) days may be used per year and no more than two (2) teachers may be gone at any one time.
Other
Association Conference Excused Leave — Association representatives excused for conferences; no more than 4 days per year, max 2 teachers at once
Should the Association send representatives to local, state or national conferences...these representatives shall be excused without loss of salary providing that the Association shall reimburse the District for the cost of the substitute(s). No more than (4) days may be used per year and no more than two (2) teachers may be gone at any one time.
Other
Association Leave — Two days per year for Association leave to conferences; maximum two employees at one time
No more than two (2) days may be used per year and no more than two (2) employees may be gone at any one time.
Other
Association Leave Days Annual — No more than three days per year for Association conference/business leave
No more than three (3) days may be used per year and no more than two (2) employees may be gone at any one time.
Other
Association Meeting Time — Association given time at beginning of year during workshop days for meeting
The Association will be given time at the beginning of the year during workshop days to hold an Association meeting. The time of this meeting will be mutually agreed upon by the District and the Association.
Other
Asst Coaching Girls Boys Track 1 2yrs — 1-2 years experience
Asst. Coaching Girls and Boys Track, 1-2 years: $1,500.00
Other
Asst Coaching Girls Boys Track 9plus Yrs — 9+ years experience
Asst. Coaching Girls and Boys Track, 9+ years: $1,800.00
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $57,980
Step 17 BA salary 2022-2023: $57,980
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Custodian minimum hourly wage 2026-27
Custodian $16.01
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Hourly wage rates specified in Appendix A for 2026-27 by job category
Custodian $16.01, Building Maintenance $21.79, Secretary $16.01, Duplo $16.01, Paraprofessional $16.01, Library Assistant $17.59, Lunch/Breakfast Aide $16.01
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Hourly wage rates specified in Appendix A for 2027-28 by job category
Custodian $16.65, Building Maintenance $22.66, Secretary $16.65, Duplo $16.65, Paraprofessional $16.65, Library Assistant $18.29, Lunch/Breakfast Aide $16.65
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Hourly wage rates specified in Appendix A for 2028-29 by job category
Custodian $17.15, Building Maintenance $23.34, Secretary $17.15, Duplo $17.15, Paraprofessional $17.15, Library Assistant $18.84, Lunch/Breakfast Aide $17.15
Leave
Bereavement Days — Holiday schedule includes Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Day after Thanksgiving
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving recognized as holidays.
Other
Board Meeting Agenda Notice — Association president receives Board agendas 48 hours before meetings
The president of the Association or the president's designee shall be emailed agendas of all regular and special meetings of the Board of Education at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the Board of Education meeting.
Other
Board Meeting Notice — Board of Education meeting agendas emailed 48 hours prior to meeting
The president of the Association or the president's designee shall be emailed agendas of all regular and special meetings of the Board of Education at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the Board of Education meeting.
Other
Board Minutes Delivery — Board minutes emailed to Association within 48 hours of approval
A copy of all approved Board of Education minutes shall be emailed to the President(s) of the Association within forty-eight (48) hours following approval.
Other
Board Minutes Distribution — Approved Board minutes emailed within 48 hours of approval
One (1) copy of all Approved Board of Education minutes shall be emailed within forty-eight (48) hours following approval.
Other
Board Minutes Provision — Two copies of Board minutes provided within 48 hours
Two (2) copies of all Approved Board of Education minutes shall be emailed or placed in the mailbox of the President of the Association within forty-eight (48) hours following approval.
Other
Carryover Payout Timing — Lump sum payment in October following retirement date
Any employee who retires with a carryover amount, the carryover amount will be remitted as a lump sum payment in the October following the date of retirement.
Other
Contract Copy Distribution — Final agreement copies distributed to Union President within 7 days of execution
The Board shall distribute copies of the Final Agreement by email to the Union President (s) within seven (7) days of obtaining the final signed copy.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Lunch and breaks: minimum 1/2 hour unpaid lunch/dinner break and two 15-minute paid breaks
All full-time employees, which is defined as all employees regularly scheduled for thirty (30) or more hours per week, shall receive a minimum 1/2 hour unpaid lunch/dinner break and two fifteen (15) minute paid breaks.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Not specified in provided pages
Insurance
Disability Insurance Rate — Board shall provide disability insurance at 66 2/3% of base salary
The Board shall provide disability insurance at 66 2/3% of base salary. The disability insurance as provided by the Board will coordinate benefits with any and all other disability payments an employee is entitled to under state, federal, or TRS rules.
Other
Dues Deduction — Board deducts and remits Association dues as provided by state law
Board will deduct and remit Association dues as provided by state law. The Board or designee will promptly notify the Association in writing of any cancellation of membership.
Other
Duty And Coaching Stipends — Duty and Coaching Stipends paid on first payroll in December and first payroll in June
Duty and Coaching Stipends are paid on the first payroll in December and the first payroll in June. Time cards for extra duty are to be turned in within two weeks of the date of the duty.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee responsible for any premium fees above Board endorsed plan
Employees may choose to participate in any alternative Board offered major medical plan, but the employee will be responsible for any premium fees above the Board endorsed plan.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Employees in first two years of employment evaluated annually; after two years, evaluated every other school year
Employees in their first two (2) years of employment will be evaluated annually. After the first two years, employees will be evaluated by the end of every other school year.
Other
Facilities Use — Association allowed reasonable use of school equipment and facilities
The Association shall be allowed reasonable use of school owned business equipment (e.g. school computers, mailboxes, intercom system). The Association may use District facilities for meetings upon reasonable advance notice to the Superintendent.
Workday
Faculty Meetings Duration — Faculty meetings shall not generally exceed one hour
These meetings shall start as soon as practicable and shall not generally exceed one hour. These meetings are part of each teacher's professional responsibilities and will not be compensable.
Workday
Faculty Meetings Frequency — One staff meeting per month maximum; all teachers required to attend
Each building may hold one staff meeting per month. All teachers are required to attend. All faculty meetings will be announced and posted within the first week of each semester.
Other
Faculty Meetings Monthly — One staff meeting per month required; all teachers must attend
Each building may hold one staff meeting per month. All teachers are required to attend. All faculty meetings will be announced and posted within the first week of each trimester.
Other
Fair Share Fee Requirement — Non-member teachers must pay fair share fee determined by IELRB after 60 days employment
Teachers covered by this agreement who are not members of the Association shall, commencing sixty (60) days after their employment pay a fair share fee to the Association, as determined by the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board on an annual basis.
Other
Formal Education Credit 40 46 Hours — Class hours from 40 to 46 earns 3.0 semester credit
Class hours from 40 to 46 = 3.0 semester credit
Other
Formal Education Credit 5 11 Hours — Class hours from 5 to 11 earns 0.5 semester credit
Class hours from 5 to 11 = 0.5 semester credit
Grievance
Good Faith Negotiation — Good faith defined as willingness of both parties to meet, discuss issues, and make proposals and counter-proposals in effort to reach agreement
Good faith is defined as the willingness of both parties to meet, discuss the issues, and make proposals and counter-proposals in an effort to reach an agreement.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: supervisor, principal, superintendent, board of education
Suggestions, inquiries or complaints from employees shall proceed through the regular line of authority as follows: 1. To the immediate supervisor, 2. To the building Principal, 3. To the Superintendent, 4. To the Board of Education
Other
Head Coaching 7 8 Basketball Girls 1 2yrs — 1-2 years experience
Head Coaching 7th and 8th Girls Basketball, 1-2 years: $2,000.00
Other
Head Coaching 7 8 Basketball Girls 9plus Yrs — 9+ years experience
Head Coaching 7th and 8th Girls Basketball, 9+ years: $2,400.00
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board contributes $1,500 annually to family premium or $500 to spouse/child(ren) premium
Contribute $1,500 annually to the family premium or $500 annually to the spouse or child(ren) premium.
Compensation
Health Insurance Contribution — Board will continue to contribute 100% of individual policy rate per month
The Board will continue to contribute 100% of the individual policy rate per month for District endorsed comprehensive major medical insurance plan. The Board will continue to contribute $1,500 annually to the family premium and $500 annually to the spouse or child(ren) premium.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board of Education authorizes use of surveillance cameras to promote safety, security, health, and wellbeing
The Board of Education authorizes the use of surveillance cameras on School District property in order (1) to promote the safety, security, health, and wellbeing of students, employees, and visitors.
Workday
Housekeeping Duties Limited — Teachers not required to perform basic housekeeping; weekly cleaning provided by others
Teachers shall not be required to perform basic housekeeping functions such as mopping, sweeping and the cleaning of lavatories. Whiteboards/student work area will be cleaned on a weekly basis. The aforementioned housekeeping activities will be provided as long as the teacher maintains their classrooms and/or work area in an orderly manner.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Required workday for 40 hour/week employee is 8% hour day with 1/2 hour unpaid lunch and two 15 min paid breaks
A required workday, for a 40 hour/week employee, consists of an 8% hour day with a required ½ hour unpaid lunch/dinner break and two 15 min. paid breaks.
Other
Just Cause Discipline — Non-probationary employees protected by just cause standard
No non-probationary employee shall be disciplined or dismissed except for just cause.
Other
Just Cause Requirement — One year probationary period; just cause required for non-probationary discipline
All employees shall serve a probationary period of one school year. No non-probationary employee shall be disciplined or dismissed except for just cause.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Lane changes allowed in September and February with conditions
Lane changes will be allowed in September and February. Lane changes will be allowed on September 1 if, prior to August 31, the teacher provides the District with the grade transcript or original university grade report.
Insurance
Life Insurance Amount — term life insurance in the amount of $50,000.00 without cost to the employee
The Board shall provide, to all employees that are a minimum of .8 FTE, without cost to the employee, term life insurance in the amount of $50,000.00 with an additional $50,000.00 indemnity provision for accidental death.
Other
Longevity Bonus Rate Fy18 22 — Longevity bonus 2% for FY 18-22
FY 18 2%, FY 19 2%, FY 20 2%, FY 21 2%, FY 22 2%
Other
Longevity Stipend 10 Year — One-time longevity stipend at 10 years of service
10 Year $150.00
Other
Longevity Stipend 15 Year — One-time longevity stipend at 15 years of service
15 Year $200.00
Other
Longevity Stipend 20 Year — One-time longevity stipend at 20 years of service
20 Year $250.00
Other
Longevity Stipend 25 Year — One-time longevity stipend at 25 years of service
25 Year $300.00
Other
Longevity Stipend 30 Year — One-time longevity stipend at 30 years of service, inclusive of 6% increase in last two years
30 Year $500.00* *This bonus is an inclusive component of the 6% increase during the last two years of employment.