Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available at Step Four only by Association
Only the Association may submit the grievance to binding arbitration. If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step Three, the American Arbitration Association will act as the administrator of the proceedings.
Workday
Arrival Departure Time — Teachers will be at school at least 15 minutes before school commences and at least 15 minutes after school is dismissed
Teachers will be at school at least fifteen (15) minutes before school commences and at least fifteen (15) minutes after school is dismissed.
Leave
Association Leave Days — Three days for association business; additional two days if Association pays substitute cost
representatives shall be excused without loss of salary or personal days, for a collective total of three (3) days and an additional collective total of an additional two (2) days if the Association pays the cost of a substitute
Leave
Association Leave Individual Limit — The total absence of any individual teacher is not to exceed three days per school year
The total absence of any individual teacher is not to exceed three (3) days per school year
Leave
Association Leave Notice Advance — The Association will give the Superintendent or designee written notice of the name of the teacher authorized to take such leave, the dates of such meetings, and the meetings involved at least five teacher employment days in advance.
The Association will give the Superintendent or designee written notice of the name of the teacher authorized to take such leave, the dates of such meetings, and the meetings involved at least five (5) teacher employment days in advance of the day such teacher will be absent
Leave
Association Leave Simultaneous Limit — No more than two teachers from the same building nor more than five teachers from the District may be absent on Association leave at the same time.
No more than two (2) teachers from the same building nor more than five (5) teachers from the District may be absent on Association leave at the same time.
Other
Association Notice Of Meetings — The President of the Association and the Association Representative for each building will be given written notice of all regular and non-emergency special meetings of the Board at least twenty-four hours prior to the scheduled time of meeting.
The President of the Association and the Association Representative for each building will be given written notice of all regular and non-emergency special meetings of the Board together with a copy of the agenda and the public minutes of the previous meeting, if prepared, at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled time of meeting.
Other
Association Representation At Disciplinary Meeting — If a teacher is required to meet with the Superintendent or the Board and such meeting could result in the dismissal of the teacher (except in a case of Reduction in Force) or suspension, prior notice will be given to the teacher, and the teacher will have the option of having a representative of the Association present.
If a teacher is required to meet with the Superintendent or the Board, and in the opinion of the Superintendent or Board, such meeting could result in the dismissal of the teacher (except in a case of Reduction in Force) or suspension, prior notice will be given to the teacher, and the teacher will have the option of having a representative of the Association present.
Other
Association Representation Meeting — Employee has option of association representative present at meeting with Superintendent/Board that could result in dismissal
If an employee is required to meet with the Superintendent or the Board, and in the opinion of the Superintendent or Board, such meeting could result in the dismissal of the employee...prior notice will be given to the employee, and the employee will have the option of having a representative of the Association present.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Paraprofessional FY25 base pay
New hire base pay for the positions within the bargaining unit are listed below for the life of the contract. Paraprofessional FY25: $15.25
Other
Bargaining Unit Recognition — Stillman Valley Education Association/IEA-NEA affiliated with Illinois Education Association and National Education Association
The Board recognizes the Stillman Valley Education Association/IEA-NEA as an affiliate of the Illinois Education Association and National Education Association, and any successor organization, as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for all regularly employed full and part-time professional licensed employees.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 3% annual raise on planned rate of pay
In FY25, all employees will receive a 3% annual raise on the planned rate of pay, along with $0.10 per hour for every year of continuous service within the District.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 5% annual raise for remainder of contract
For the remainder of the contract, there will be a 5% annual raise.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4.5% increase for 2024-2025 school year
For the 2024-2025 school year: teachers will receive a total 4.5% increase over the 2023-2024 salary.
Leave
Bereavement Days — 1 day for funeral of non-immediate family
Use of sick leave for such funeral shall be limited to one day and no more than 4 persons per day may attend the funeral of someone who is not a member of the immediate family.
Workday
Class Size Notification — Superintendent shall advise Board and Association in writing when individual teacher class reaches 30 students grades 6-12 or 22 students grades K-5
Whenever the size of an individual teacher's class (excluding physical education and music classes) reaches thirty (30) students grades 6-12 or twenty-two (22) students grades K-5, the Superintendent shall advise the Board of Education and the Association in writing.
Compensation
Cocurricular Stipend — Teachers paid stipend for activity assignments as listed in appendix; paid at end of activity season (fall, winter, spring)
Teachers will be paid a stipend as listed in the appendix for each activity worked under this section. Teachers will receive their stipend at the end of the activity season (fall, winter, and spring).
Workday
Cocurricular Supervision Slots — Junior and high school teachers responsible for maximum 2 full-time activity slots (or 1 part-time); unfilled slots assigned by administration
Teachers will be responsible for fulfilling a maximum of (2 for full-time and 1 for part-time) activity assignment slots. Slots not filled will be assigned by the administration until all teacher obligations under this section are covered.
Other
Complete Understanding — Agreement represents full and complete understanding; terms may be altered only through voluntary mutual consent in written amendment
The terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement represent the full and complete understanding and commitment between the parties hereto. The terms and conditions may be altered, changed, added to, deleted from, or modified only through the voluntary, mutual consent of the parties in a written amendment.
Other
Consulting Teacher No Dismissal Testimony — The parties agree that a consulting teacher shall not be permitted to testify at any dismissal hearing.
The parties agree that a consulting teacher shall not be permitted to testify at any dismissal hearing.
Other
Consulting Teacher No Evaluation Participation — The consulting teacher shall not participate in any of the required evaluations, nor be engaged to evaluate the performance, or make recommendations regarding the employment of the teacher under remediation.
The consulting teacher shall not participate in any of the required evaluations, nor be engaged to evaluate the performance, or make recommendations regarding the employment of the teacher under remediation.
Other
Consulting Teacher Participation Voluntary — The participation of the consulting teacher shall be voluntary.
The participation of the consulting teacher shall be voluntary.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 30-minute unpaid, duty-free lunch period required by School Code Section 10-20.14a
Each employee working over six (6) continuous hours in a given school day will receive a thirty (30) minute, unpaid, duty-free lunch period as required by Section 10-20.14a of the School Code.
Other
Contract Preparation Copies — Within 60 days after Agreement is signed, Board will prepare 20 copies for Association and 10 copies for Board
Within sixty (60) days after this Agreement is signed, the Board will prepare twenty (20) copies of the Agreement for the Association and ten (10) copies for the Board.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board pays cost of single coverage group dental insurance equal to prior year plus increase up to 15%
The Board will pay the cost of single coverage group dental insurance equal to the same amount it paid in the previous year for each full time teacher electing coverage under the District's plan plus the cost of any increase in the single premium up to fifteen percent (15%).
Other
Discipline No Arbitrary — No employment termination or suspension without pay for arbitrary or capricious reasons
No employee's employment shall be terminated or suspended without pay for arbitrary or capricious reasons.
Workday
District Interest Based Problem Solving — District Interest Based Problem Solving Committee to meet at least once every other month beginning September; April and August meetings scheduled for both parties
The Committee will meet at mutually agreed upon times, at least once every other month beginning in September to discuss the topics agreed upon during the negotiations prior to the start of this Agreement and other topics of mutual concern.
Other
Dues Deduction — Board makes payroll deductions for union dues per employee authorization
The Board will make payroll deductions of dues, initiation fees, assessments, and other payments for the Association in accordance with the terms of the employee's written authorization
Other
Dues Deduction Frequency — The Board will deduct one-twenty-fourth of dues from the regular salary check each month for twelve months beginning in September and ending in August.
The Board will deduct one-twenty-fourth (1/24) of such dues from the regular salary check of the bargaining unit member each month for twelve (12) months beginning in September and ending in August of each year
Leave
Dues Deduction Revocation Window Fall — The teacher may revoke dues deduction authorization between September 1 and September 15
the teacher, upon notifying the Association President, revokes said authorization between September 1 and September 15 or between January 1 and January 15 of any year
Other
Dues Installment Frequency — Dues deducted in 24 equal installments (1/24 per month for 12 months) or 20 installments if elected
The Board will deduct one-twenty-fourth (1/24) of such dues from the regular salary check of the bargaining unit member each month for twelve (12) months beginning in September...If the member elected to be paid over twenty pay periods, than the Board will deduct one-twentieth (1/20)
Compensation
Elementary Overload Compensation High — Elementary teacher with zero minutes planning/prep time receives double overload compensation of $6,000 per semester
An elementary teacher will be entitled to double overload compensation if he/she has zero minutes of planning and preparation time each regular work week. Overload compensation will be $6,000 per semester.
Compensation
Elementary Overload Compensation Low — Elementary teacher with 249 or fewer minutes planning/prep time receives overload compensation of $3,000 per semester
An elementary teacher will be entitled to overload compensation if the elementary teacher has two hundred and forty-nine (249) minutes or less of planning and preparation time each regular work week. Overload compensation will be $3,000 per semester
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Board pays 50% of full cost for dependent coverage
For each teacher electing dependent coverage, the Board will pay fifty percent (50%) of the full cost of the teacher's elected health insurance (i.e., the cost of single plus dependent), but in no event shall such amount be less than the cost of single coverage.
Evaluation
Evaluation Copy Provided Timing — A copy of the written evaluation shall be given to the teacher at least one day prior to the post-observation conference.
A copy of such evaluation shall be given to the teacher at least one (1) day prior to the post-observation conference.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Evaluation committee meets annually to assess and review effectiveness of District's evaluation plan
An evaluation committee will be established and shall be composed of equal representation selected by the district and the SVESPA, which shall have duties regarding the establishment of a performance evaluation plan. The evaluation committee shall meet annually as organized by the SVESPA.
Evaluation
Evaluation Objections Timeline — The teacher shall put any objections to or explanation of the evaluation in writing within five teacher attendance days of receipt of the formal evaluation.
The teacher shall put any objections to or explanation of the evaluation in writing and give them to the evaluator or his designee within five (5) teacher attendance days of the teacher's receipt of the formal evaluation
Evaluation
Formal Observation Minimum Length — An appropriate formal observation should be at least forty-five consecutive minutes in length or a complete lesson or a complete period.
an appropriate formal observation should be at least forty-five (45) consecutive minutes in length or a complete lesson or a complete period
Evaluation
Formal Observation Minimum Length Alternate — Formal observations may be at least thirty minutes in overall length or a complete class period, with each segment at least fifteen minutes.
the formal observations will be at least thirty (30) minutes in overall length or a complete class period, provided each observation segment of such formal evaluation shall be at least fifteen (15) minutes in duration
Compensation
Fte Calculation Elementary Parttime — FTE calculation for part-time elementary teachers: total assigned minutes excluding 30 minute lunch, divided by 45, then divided by 7
FTE calculation for part-time elementary teachers will be to take the total assigned minutes, excluding a 30 minute lunch, divide that number by 45 and then divide that number by 7 to produce the FTE.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step One (supervisor), Step Two (superintendent), Step Three (board), Step Four (binding arbitration)
Step One: employee presents grievance in writing to immediately involved supervisor within fifteen (15) days. Step Two: Association may refer to superintendent within ten (10) days. Step Three: Association may refer to Board within ten (10) days. Step Four: Only the Association may submit to binding arbitration.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Employees working 1,000 hours per year eligible for Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
Employees who regularly work at least 1,000 hours per year (28 hours/week) will be eligible to participate in the District's Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance plans.
Compensation
High School Overload Compensation — Additional compensation of $3,000 per semester for 4th teaching assignment or 8th duty in High School
A committed period is defined as an instructional period any High School Teacher who is assigned a 4th teaching assignment in any day or who is assigned an 8th duty, will receive additional compensation of $3,000 per semester.
Workday
High School Teaching Load — Normal 8-Block 2-day cycle assignment load in High School will not exceed 7 committed periods
The normal 8-Block 2-day cycle assignment load in the High School will not exceed seven (7) committed periods. The unassigned period will be used as preparation time.
Workday
Iep Placement Committee — Building committee established to study inclusion of disabled students in regular education classrooms
In each District student attendance center, the administration shall establish a committee composed of the building principal, the pupil personnel services director or designee, a member of the special education staff, a regular education teacher and a teacher designated by the Association.
Compensation
In School Substitution Elementary — Elementary teacher substituting in another teacher's classroom while students are at assigned class receives prorated substitute rate based on classroom minutes covered
Any elementary teacher who substitutes in another teacher's classroom while his/her students are at an assigned class (i.e., music, physical education) will be compensated at the District's substitute rate prorated which is determined by the number of classroom minutes covered divided by the number of minutes in the student day multiplied by the higher substitute rate.
Compensation
In School Substitution High School — High school teacher covering absent teacher class receives 1/4 of substitute teacher's daily rate per class in addition to regular pay
Any high school teacher who accepts the responsibility of supervising or teaching a class or seminar of an absent teacher at the request of an administrator shall be paid at a rate of 1/4 of the substitute teacher's daily rate per class in addition to his/her regular pay.
Compensation
In School Substitution Junior High — Junior high teacher covering absent teacher class receives 1/6 of substitute teacher's daily rate per class in addition to regular pay
Any junior high school teacher who accepts the responsibility of supervising or teaching a class of an absent teacher at the request of an administrator shall be paid at a rate of 1/6 of the substitute teacher's daily rate per class in addition to his/her regular pay.
Other
Individual Contracts Controlled By Agreement — Any individual contract and Board Policy will not be inconsistent with Agreement terms; Agreement is controlling during its duration
Any individual contract between the Board and an individual bargaining unit member heretofore and hereafter executed and Board Policy will not be inconsistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If an individual contract and Board Policy contains any language inconsistent with this Agreement, this Agreement, during its duration, will be controlling.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — 15-minute break period during first or second half of shift for 7+ hour days
All employees working at least seven (7) continuous hours a day shall be granted a fifteen (15) minute break period during either the first or second half (1/2) of their shift.
Compensation
Involuntary Transfer Compensation — One-time stipend commensurate with overload if District involuntarily transfers or reassigns teacher after July 1
If the District involuntarily transfers or reassigns a teacher after July 1 preceding the start of the school year pursuant to Sections 7.B or 7.A, the District will provide an additional, one time stipend in an amount that is commensurate with an overload.
Workday
Involuntary Transfer Notice — Involuntarily transferred teacher given opportunity to meet with Superintendent to review transfer reasons; training plan created if necessary
Any teacher who is to be involuntarily transferred will be given an opportunity to meet with the Superintendent to review the reason(s) for such transfer. If an involuntary transfer is necessary, the Superintendent and Association will meet to create a training plan for the teacher.
Compensation
Junior High Overload Compensation — Additional compensation for 7th committed period at Junior High calculated same as overloads in high school per semester
Any Junior High teacher who is assigned a seventh committed period in lieu of an unassigned preparation or planning period will receive additional compensation per semester in the same manner as overloads are calculated in the high school.
Workday
Junior High Teaching Load — Normal daily teaching load in Junior High will not exceed 6 committed periods per day
The normal daily teaching load in the Junior High will not exceed six (6) committed periods per day. A committed period is defined as an instructional period requiring grading.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Horizontal advancement conditioned on Superintendent approval for graduate courses in instructional areas or Master's Degree program
Horizontal advancement on the compensation schedule will be conditioned on prior written approval of the Superintendent. Such approval will be granted for graduate courses in the teacher's instructional areas or pursuant to a Master's Degree program as previously approved by the Superintendent.
Other
Lane Movement Limitation — Teacher may move no more than 2 lanes in any given school year
A teacher may move no more than two (2) lanes in any given school year. Any additional lanes earned will be made up in future years.
Other
Life Insurance — Board provides $20,000 term life insurance
The Board will provide each teacher with $20,000 term life insurance from an insurance carrier selected by the Board.
Workday
Lunch Duty Assignment — District administration attempts to fill junior and high school lunch duties with volunteers or non-licensed staff first; if needed, teachers assigned once every three school years except as required
District administration will attempt to fill junior and high school lunch duties with teacher volunteers or non-licensed staff (i.e., District employees who do not have professional educator licenses).
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $44,878.59 for 2022-2023
MA starting salary 2022-2023: $44,878.59
Other
Management Rights Retained — Board retains all functions, rights, and powers or authority of the Board which are specifically limited by the express language of Agreement
The Board retains all functions, rights, and powers or authority of the Board which are specifically limited by the express language of this Agreement.