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Agreement Term — August 19, 2022 through first day of teacher attendance in 2025-2026 school year
This Agreement shall be in effect on August 19, 2022 and shall continue in full force and effect until the first day of teacher attendance in the 2025-2026 school year.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available at Step 3; arbitrator's decision based solely on interpretation of Agreement language; arbitrator has no power to alter, amend, nullify, or add to Agreement terms
The arbitrator's decision shall be presented in writing to the grievant and the Superintendent, with copies to the Association and Board. The arbitrator's decision must be based solely and only upon his/her interpretation of the meaning or application of the express relevant language of the Agreement. The arbitrator shall have no power to alter, amend, nullify, or add to the terms of the Agreement.
Grievance
Arbitration Cost Sharing — Each party bears full costs of its representation in arbitration. Cost of arbitrator and American Arbitration Association divided equally between Board and Association
Each party shall bear the full costs of its representation in the arbitration. The cost of the arbitrator and of the American Arbitration Association shall be divided equally between the Board and the Association.
Grievance
Arbitration No New Evidence — Neither the Board nor the aggrieved shall be permitted to assert any grounds or evidence before the arbitrator which was not previously disclosed to the other party
Neither the Board, nor the aggrieved, shall be permitted to assert any grounds or evidence before the arbitrator, which was not previously disclosed to the other party.
Grievance
Arbitration Transcript Costs — If one party requests transcript, that party bears full cost. If both order, cost divided equally. If arbitrator requests, cost divided equally between Board and Association
If either party requests a transcript of the proceedings, that party shall bear the full cost of that transcript. If both parties order a transcript, the cost of the two (2) transcripts shall be divided equally between the Board and the Association. If the arbitrator requests a copy of the transcript, the cost shall be divided equally between the Board and the Association.
Other
Assault Superintendent Notification — School administrator shall notify Superintendent when a teacher is the victim of assault
The school administrator shall notify the Superintend when a teacher is the victim of such an assault.
Other
Association Indemnification — Association agrees to indemnify and hold Board harmless against claims, demands, suits arising from Board compliance with dues deduction provisions
The Association agrees to indemnify and hold the Board harmless against any and all claims, demands, suits or other forms of liability that shall arise out of or by reason of action taken or not taken by the Board for the purpose of complying with any of the provisions of this Article.
Compensation
Athletic Director Stipend — Athletic Director stipend increased to $6,000 for the remainder of the terms of the Agreement
To increase the stipend for the Athletic Director to $6,000 for the remainder of the terms of the Agreement.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 5% increase for 2022-2023
Annual salary increases for the 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 contract years are included in Appendix B of this Agreement.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4.5% increase for 2023-2024
Creditable earnings increased by 5% in 2022-2023, 4.5% in 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4% increase for 2024-25 school year
For the 2024-2025 school year, teachers shall receive a salary increase of 4%
Leave
Bereavement Days — 3 days bereavement leave for all service levels
Bereavement Leave: 3 days for all service levels
Other
Board Posting Meeting Materials — Notice of Board meetings, agendas, minutes and policies shall be posted on District web site as soon as possible after Board approval
Notice of regular and special meetings of the Board, meeting agendas, minutes of Board meetings and School Board policies shall be posted on the District's web site as soon as possible after Board approval.
Compensation
Cheerleading Stipend — Two stipend positions for cheerleading at $2,000 each
To include two stipend positions for cheerleading, each in the amount of $2,000.
Compensation
Choir Zero Hour Stipend — Two positions under Group 3 Choir Zero Hour stipend at $3,000 each for remainder of Agreement
To add (2 positions) under the Group 3 ($3,000) Choir Zero Hour stipend for the remainder of the terms of the Agreement.
Other
Class Size Guidelines — Board and Association recognize philosophy of maintaining reasonable class sizes whenever possible
The Board of Education and Association recognize and believe in the philosophy of maintaining reasonable class sizes whenever possible. The parties agree to work together in an attempt to resolve problems as they arise.
Other
Classroom Doubling Compensation — Teachers compensated at extra duty rate when two classrooms double for one class period
In the event that two regular education classrooms need to double for one class period to attend a specials class (art, music, PE, STREAM, etc.), teachers shall be compensated for the class period following the extra duty rate.
Workday
Collaboration Mondays Amendment — Six half day school improvement days throughout the school year with 30-minute duty-free lunch and 30-minute plan time on each half day
To include six half day school improvement days throughout the school year. Teachers will be provided a 30-minute duty-free lunch and 30-minute plan time on each half day school improvement day.
Other
Consulting Teacher Observer Status — Consulting teacher's participation in required reevaluation conferences limited to observer status only
The consulting teacher's participation in any of the requiredrdevaluation conferences shall be limited to an observer status.
Other
Consulting Teacher Qualifications — Consulting teacher for remediation plan must have reasonable familiarity, meaning contemporaneous experience in the remediating staff member's gradelevel, subject matter, and/or job function
The consulting teacher shall have "reasonable familiarity", meaning contemporaneous experience, in the remediating staff member's gradelevel, subject matter, and/or job function.
Other
Consulting Teacher Selection — Association may supply list of five or more qualified consulting teachers; teacher may strike any qualified teacher (no more than one-half of those provided); evaluator selects from those remaining or by other means if none willing to serve
A list of five or more qualified consulting teachers may be supplied by the Association to form a roster meeting the requirements of Section 24 A-5 of the Illinois School Code. The teacher under remediation may strike from the list any qualified teacher (no more than one-half of those provided). The Evaluator will select the consulting teacher from those remaining or by other means if none are willing to serve.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Teachers shall not be required to work beyond the designated school calendar
Teachers shall not be required to work beyond the designated school calendar. Agreement shall not prohibit the Board from holding up to five (5) additional days of orientation for teachers new to the District.
Compensation
Coursework Approval Deadline — November 1st for 2022-2023; October 1st for 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026
For the 2022-2023 school year, all transcripts for Continuing Education Increase requests shall be submitted by November 1st. For 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 all Continuing Education Increases requests shall be submitted by October 1st.
Other
Desk Storage Facilities Provided — Board shall provide for each faculty staff member: a desk with locks where appropriate, and a locking space to store personal articles. Teacher may be charged for actual cost of replacement keys if lost due to personal negligence.
The Board shall provide the following physical facilities for each faculty staff member: a desk with locks where appropriate, and a locking space to store personal articles.
Other
Educational Partnership Meetings — Parties shall meet at least three times during school term on educational matters of mutual concern
The parties shall meet at least three times during the school term, with additional scheduled meetings as mutually agreed by the Superintendent and President(s) of the Association.
Workday
Elementary Preparation Time Minimum — All elementary teachers shall have no less than average of 30 minutes of preparation time per day
All elementary teachers shall have no less than an average of thirty (30) minutes of preparation time per day.
Leave
Emergency Days Annual — All five (5) Emergency Days shall be considered e-learning days
To update that Section E in regards to the use Emergency Days reads that all five (5) Emergency Days shall be considered e-learning days.
Other
Employment Information To Association Timeline — Board shall furnish teacher information within 14 calendar days of beginning of school term or contract delivery, whichever lasts; newly hired/rehired teachers as soon as feasible
The Board shall furnish to the Association the following information for each teacher: name and address, teaching assignment, salary, terms of extra-duty contracts, insurance eligibility, and type of contract. This data will be provided within fourteen (14) calendar days of the beginning of each school term.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Professional Growth and Evaluation System established; Marquardt framework used for both pre-tenured and tenured teachers; adjustments by Superintendent or designee and Association President(s); posted on District 15 website and e-mailed to all teachers before implementation
The Board of Education and Association have worked to develop and adapt the Professional Growth and Evaluation process for both pre-tenured and tenured teachers. After Recommendations from the Evaluation Committee, (1) the Superintendent, or designee, and the Association President(s), or designee, will meet to decide and agree upon any adjustments to the procedural aspects of the System.
Other
Evaluation Standards Non Grievable — Evaluation standards, evaluation instrument, and actual evaluations are not included in the Agreement and are not subject to grievance-arbitration
Even though the above procedures (Sections A and B) have been placed in the Agreement, it is fully understood and agreed by the parties that the evaluation standards, evaluation instrument and actual evaluations are not included in the Agreement and, therefore, are not subject to grievance-arbitration.
Compensation
Exploration University Administrator Rate — Exploration University Administrators shall be paid time and one-half at $55.50/hour
To provide that Exploration University Administrators, to the extent the Exploration University program exists, shall be paid time and one-half ($55.50/hour).
Compensation
Extra Duty Rate — Teachers attending new training days paid at extra duty rate for minimum six hours
Teachers who attend all new training days shall be paid for one of these days at the extra duty rate for a minimum of six (6) hours.
Compensation
Fill In Teacher Reimbursement — In event teacher is utilized to fill in for another teacher, teacher shall be reimbursed for that time in accordance with Appendix 'C'
In the event a teacher is utilized to fill in for another teacher, he/she shall be reimbursed for that time in accordance with Appendix "C".
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: informal stage, Step 1 (principal/supervisor), Step 2 (Superintendent), Step 3 (binding arbitration)
If the grievant is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step 2, there shall be available a third step of binding arbitration. The Association may submit, in writing, a request to the Superintendent within thirty (30) days from receipt of the Step 2 answer if approved by the grievant.
Grievance
Grievance Submission Deadline — Grievance must be presented in writing to principal or immediate supervisor no later than twenty (20) days after the occurrence of the alleged claim
The grievant shall present the grievance in writing to the principal or immediate supervisor, stating the Article(s) and Section(s) of the Agreement alleged to be violated and requested remedy, along with the employee's signature, no later than twenty (20) days after the occurrence of the alleged claim.
Leave
Grievance Time Limit Definition — All time limits consist of teacher workdays, except when a grievance is submitted fewer than ten (10) days before the close of the current school year, time limits consist of all business days
All time limits consist of teacher workdays, except that when a grievanceis submitted fewer than ten (10) days before the close of the current school year, time limits consist of all business days.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — HMO Family: Board 79%, Teacher 21%
HMO (Board): Family - 79%; HMO (Teacher): Family - 21%
Insurance
Health Single Premium — PPO Single: Board 89%, Teacher 11%
PPO (Board): Single - 89%; PPO (Teacher): Single - 11%
Other
Instructional Materials Requisition Procedure — Each teacher shall have opportunity to submit requisitions for instructional materials and supplies for following school term. Teacher shall be informed within 30 days if requisition denied.
Each teacher shall be given the opportunity to submit requisitions for instructional materials and supplies for the following school term. The teacher shall be informed within 30 days after the end of the school term if the requisition has been denied.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — 176 student attendance days; 4 institutes; 5 emergency days
Student Attendance 176, Institutes 4, Emergency Days 5, Total Days of Teacher Responsibility 185
Insurance
Liability Insurance Coverage — Board will continue in force appropriate liability insurance in accordance with Illinois School Code requirements. Insured individuals shall include Board, employees and student teachers while acting under Board direction or within scope of employment.
It is agreed that the Board will continue in force and effect appropriate liability insurance in accordance with the Illinois School Code requirements. The insured individuals shall include the Board of Education, employees and student teachers while acting under the direction of the Board or within the scope of employment.
Other
Material In Personnel File Notice And Response — No material reflecting adversely on teacher must be placed in file unless teacher has opportunity to read it. Teacher must respond within 5 teacher attendance days of becoming knowledgeable of material.
No material reflecting adversely upon a teacher's conduct, service or character, originated by an administrator, teacher or parent shall be placed in a teacher's record unless the teacher has had an opportunity to read the material. The teacher must respond within five (5) teacher attendance days of becoming knowledgeable of the material.
Workday
Middle School Preparation Time Minimum — All middle school teachers shall have no less than average of 40 minutes of preparation time per day
All middle school teachers shall have no less than an average of forty (40) minutes of preparation time per day.
Other
Mms Band Orchestra Choir Performances — MMS Band, Orchestra, and Choir performances are not counted towards maximum of three (3) evening school events since staff already receive stipend for attendance. Voluntary attendance beyond required meetings not compensated with additional pay.
It is also agreed that Attendance beyond the required meetings is encouraged but not required. Attendance on a voluntary basis will not be compensated with additional pay.
Compensation
Mms Team Leaders Stipend — MMS Team Leaders stipend increased to $2,000 for the remainder of the terms of the Agreement
To increase the stipend for MMS Team Leaders to $2,000 for the remainder of the terms of the Agreement.
Compensation
Monthly Dues Deduction Period — Board will deduct monthly dues beginning in October and continuing through June, provided assignment cards received by September 20. Teachers hired after deadline have 15 school days from employment date to submit cards
The Board will deduct monthly dues beginning in October and continuing through June, provided that assignment cards have been received no later than September 20 of each year by the District's Business Office. Teachers hired beyond the deadline date have an additional fifteen (15) school days from their date of employment.
Other
Monthly Dues Remittance To Association — Board shall remit to Association Treasurer total deducted dues after each pay period, accompanied by listing of names of teachers from whose salary dues were deducted
The Board shall remit to the Treasurer of the Association the total amount of money deducted after each pay period for the month. Such remittance will be accompanied by a listing of the names of teachers from whose salary the dues were deducted.
Other
New Teacher Induction Program — Up to five (5) additional days of orientation for new teachers
Agreement shall not prohibit the Board from holding up to five (5) additional days of orientation for teachers new to the District and may include teachers returning from unapproved leave of absence in excess of one (1) year.
Other
Non Discrimination Rights — Board shall not discourage, deprive or coerce teachers by reason of Association membership or participation. Association shall not discriminate against employees for non-membership or participation in District activities.
The Board shall not discourage, deprive or coerce any teacher in the enjoyment of any rights conferred by the Constitution and laws of the United States and the State of Illinois. The Board shall not discriminate against any teacher by reason of his/her membership in the Association.
Other
Non Interruption Of Work — No strikes, sympathy strikes, slowdowns, or picket lines permitted
During the term of this Agreement, the Association, its officers and representatives, and all teachers covered by this Agreement will not instigate, promote, participate in or condone any strike, sympathy strike, slowdown, picket line or other concerted interruption of the operation of District 15.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — One-time bonus for CAS degree
CAS degree shall receive a one-time bonus of $1,000. Doctorate degree shall receive a one-time bonus of $1,500. National Board certification shall receive a one-time bonus of $1,500
Other
Parent Teacher Conferences Duration — Attendance at Parent Teacher conferences will be a 7.5 hour day inclusive of a 30 minute meal break, and Back to School Night
Attendance at Parent Teacher conferences, which will be a 7.5 hour day inclusive of a 30 minute meal break, and Back to School Night.
Other
Parking Facilities Provided — Parking facilities shall be provided at each school
Parking facilities shall be provided at each school.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 2 days for first and second year teachers
Two (2) days of personal leave shall be granted to all first and second year teachers.
Other
Personnel File Inspection Rights — Teacher may inspect personnel file at any time not inconsistent with performance of duties, during regular business hours, in presence of administrator. Teacher may be accompanied by person of choice.
A teacher shall have a right to inspect his/her file at any time not inconsistent with the performance of his/her duties, or inconsistent with regular business hours. Such inspection shall take place only in the presence of an administrator or administrative designee.
Compensation
Pre K5 Collaborative Planning Compensation — Pre-K-5 teachers may schedule collaborative planning outside student day on hourly basis, compensated for hours worked outside student day in accordance with Appendix 'C'. Approval will occur at Administrative Council.
Additionally, Pre-K-5 teachers may schedule collaborative planning outside of the student day, on an hourly basis, and be compensated for hours worked outside the student day in accordance with Appendix "C". Approval for this collaboration will occur at Administrative Council.
Other
Professional Development Approval — District shall have authority to approve, on case-by-case basis, whether teachers may attend professional development at ROE or another outside provider
The District shall have authority to approve, on a case-by-case basis, whether teachers may attend professional development at the ROE, or at another outside provider.
Other
Professional Learning Curriculum Training — Participation in professional learning directly related to training for newly adopted curriculum, not to exceed 5.5 hours per year
Participation in professional learning directly related to training for newly adopted curriculum, not to exceed 5.5 hours per year.
Other
Professional Responsibilities Extra Time — Teachers recognize responsibility to students requires performance of duties involving time beyond instructional day. Duties expected of all teachers and included in base salary.
Teachers recognize that their responsibility to their students requires the performance ofdutiesthat involve the expenditure of time beyond that of the instructional day. Teachers who miss any District professional development shall be responsible for obtaining any relevant information in a timely fashion.
Other
Pupil Discipline School Code — Student discipline governed by Section 24-24 of School Code and Section 10-22.6
The Board shall establish rules and procedures with respect to student discipline as provided in Section 24-24 of the School Code. The Board may by regulation authorize the Superintendent or principal to suspend pupils guilty of such acts for a period not to exceed ten (10) school days.