Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration through FMCS
Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration through the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $74,208 BS step 34 for 2023-2024
2023-2024 Salary Schedule BS column step 34: $74,208
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $43,407 BS step 1 for 2023-2024
2023-2024 Salary Schedule BS column step 1: $43,407
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Salary schedule set forth in Appendix A for 2023-2024; initial placement on Appendix B steps
Except as otherwise set forth below, Teachers shall be paid in accordance with the salary schedules set forth in Appendix A. Initial placement of teachers on the schedule in the 2023-2024 school year shall be on the steps listed in Appendix B.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4.0% increase for 2024-2025 school year
Salary increases reflected in 2024-2025 schedule compared to 2023-2024
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Teachers with more than 34 years of experience on final row of salary schedule receive 4% annual increase
However, for the 2023-2026 Agreement, teachers with more than 34 years of experience shall receive a salary increase of 4% annually.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Three days of bereavement leave per incident for immediate family death
Teachers shall be entitled to utilize three days of bereavement leave per incident for any death in the immediate family without the use of sick or personal leave.
Other
Conference Attendance Excusal — no individual Teacher shall be excused more than three (3) days during the school year and total number of Teacher absence days permitted shall not exceed six (6) for the school year
no individual Teacher shall be excused more than three (3) days during the school year and the total number of Teacher absence days permitted under this Section shall not exceed six (6) for the school year.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — One hundred eighty (180) Teacher attendance days
The Teacher work year shall consist of one hundred eighty (180) Teacher attendance days.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental insurance coverage included in health insurance plan
Board will pay toward the cost of medical, vision and dental insurance for Teachers and covered dependents the lesser of the actual premium cost or the designated amount.
Other
Discipline Just Cause — No teacher shall receive written reprimand or suspension without just cause
No Teacher shall receive a written reprimand or a suspension without just cause. Such disciplinary measure shall be subject to the Grievance Procedure, except that a suspension that is issued pursuant to the School Code and preliminary to a possible dismissal shall not be subject to this provision.
Other
Dues Deduction Remittance Deadline — All dues deducted by the Board shall be remitted to the Association no later than ten (10) days after such deductions are made
All dues deducted by the Board shall be remitted to the Association no later than ten (10) days after such deductions are made.
Other
Dues Revocation Window — Teacher may revoke dues deduction authorization between September 1 and September 15 of any year
Teacher may revoke it between September 1 and September 15 of any year.
Workday
Duty Free Lunch — Teachers will be given a duty-free lunch period of at least thirty (30) minutes each school day
Teachers will be given a duty-free lunch period of at least thirty (30) minutes each school day.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: Step 1 with supervisor, Step 2 with Superintendent, Step 3 with Board
Step 1 - A grievance must be presented within thirty (30) days after the parties become aware of the occurrence. Step 2 - If the grievance is not resolved at Step 1, then the Association may refer the grievance to the Superintendent. Step 3 - If the grievance is not resolved at Step 2, then the Association may refer the grievance to the Board of Education.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — 2024-2025 designated amount for family dependent coverage
2024-2025 $675. 2025-2026 $700. Board pays toward cost of medical, vision and dental insurance for Teachers and covered dependents the lesser of the actual premium cost or the designated amount.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays toward medical, vision and dental insurance for Teachers and covered dependents the lesser of actual premium cost or designated amount
2023-2024 $650. Board will each month during the policy year, commencing with the first premium payment following August 1, pay toward the cost of medical, vision and dental insurance for Teachers and covered dependents the lesser of the actual premium cost or the designated amount.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Board shall annually pay from insurance pool toward cost of dependent medical coverage up to $16,000 annually
Board shall annually pay from an insurance pool toward the cost of dependent medical coverage up to the amount of sixteen thousand dollars ($16,000) annually.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Teachers required to be in school building between 7:45 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. with no scheduled student contact time between 7:45 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Teachers will be required to be in the school building between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. There shall be no scheduled student contact time between 7:45 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Compensation
Internal Substitution Pay Long — Thirty Dollars ($30.00) for a 30 to 60 minute class period
The rate of pay shall be Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) for a 0 to 30 minute class period and Thirty Dollars ($30.00) for a 30 to 60 minute class period.
Compensation
Internal Substitution Pay Short — Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) for a 0 to 30 minute class period
The rate of pay shall be Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) for a 0 to 30 minute class period and Thirty Dollars ($30.00) for a 30 to 60 minute class period.
Other
Involuntary Transfer Objection Deadline — A Teacher shall be required to give the Administration written notification within five (5) working days that he/she considers the transfer to be involuntary
A Teacher shall be required to give the Administration written notification within five (5) working days that he/she considers the transfer to be involuntary.
Other
Involuntary Transfer Release Timeline — In no event shall a Teacher who has requested to be released be held to his/her teaching contract for more than thirty (30) calendar days past his/her request
In no event shall a Teacher who has requested to be released be held to his/her teaching contract for more than thirty (30) calendar days past his/her request.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $79,730 MS step 34 for 2023-2024
2023-2024 Salary Schedule MS column step 34: $79,730
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $47,308 MS step 1 for 2023-2024
2023-2024 Salary Schedule MS column step 1: $47,308
Other
Ms40 Education Requirement — Only teachers who have acquired the requisite education in the District by July 1, 2023 will be placed or allowed to move into the MS+40 column
Only teachers who have acquired the requisite education in the District by July 1, 2023 will be placed or allowed to move into the MS+40 column
Other
New Teacher List Deadline — Names and addresses of newly hired Teachers shall be provided to the Association on a timely basis or on the first day of school
Names and addresses of newly hired Teachers shall be provided to the Association on a timely basis or on the first day of school.
Grievance
No Reprisals Clause — No reprisals shall be taken by Board or Administration against any Teacher because of Teacher's participation in a grievance
No reprisals shall be taken by the Board or the Administration against any Teacher because of the Teacher's participation in a grievance.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Retirement incentive available for qualifying teachers retiring during specified window with advance notice
If an Employee gives the Board a notice of retirement by May 1st three years prior to the year the Employee plans to retire, the Board shall pay him/her a six percent (6%) retirement compensation inclusive of any and all other increases in compensation for each of his/her remaining three years of service.
Other
Parent Complaint Notification Timeline — If any complaint is filed in the Teacher's personnel file, the Teacher shall be notified within one (1) working day
If any complaint is filed in the Teacher's personnel file, the Teacher shall be notified within one (1) working day.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Three sick days per year may be used as personal leave days
A total of three (3) sick days per year may be used as personal leave days. Personal leave is defined as leave taken for unstated personal reasons.
Other
Personnel File Review — Teachers have right to review personnel file with Association representative present
Only a master file of all materials related to a Teacher shall exist at the Unit Office. Each Teacher shall have the right to review the contents of said Teacher's personnel file, with the exceptions identified in the Personnel Record Review Act.
Other
Reassignment Notice Period — A Teacher will be notified of any change in assignment within ten (10) days of official determination
A Teacher will be notified of any change in assignment within ten (10) days of official determination by the Board or at least thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the next academic school year, whichever occurs first.
Compensation
Required Meeting Pay — teachers will be paid $35 per hour which shall be clocked in fifteen minute increments
teachers will be paid $35 per hour which shall be clocked in fifteen minute increments.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — District shall pay 9.0% of the Teacher's required contribution to TRS
The District shall pay 9.0% of the Teacher's required contribution to TRS. For each year the balance of the Teacher's required contribution to TRS shall be tax sheltered and forwarded to the Teacher's Retirement System.
Retirement
Retirement System — Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
District shall pay 9.0% of the Teacher's required contribution to TRS. For each year the balance of the Teacher's required contribution to TRS shall be tax sheltered and forwarded to the Teacher's Retirement System.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Recall period governed by Section 24-12(b) of Illinois School Code
Right of Recall - The right to recall shall be in effect for the period outlined in Section 24-12(b) of the Illinois School Code, however, an Employee's failure to respond to recall affirmatively within thirty (30) calendar days after mailing or within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt (which ever shall first occur) of the Employer's letter, sent by registered mail to the Employee's address on file with the Employer, shall result in termination of the Employee's rights of recall
Other
Right Of Representation — Teachers entitled to Association representative when appearance could adversely affect position or salary
When a Teacher is required to appear before the Board or the Administration concerning any matter which could adversely affect the Teacher's position, or the Teacher's salary, the Teacher shall be entitled to have a representative of the Association present.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Nine academic advancement steps: BS, BS+8, BS+16, BS+24, M, M+8, M+16, M+24, M+32
The nine steps of academic advancement are as follows: BS, BS+8, BS+16, BS+24, M, M+8, M+16, M+24 and M+32
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Salary schedule provided in Appendix A with multiple steps based on experience and academic lanes
Teachers shall be paid in accordance with the salary schedules set forth in Appendix A. Initial placement of teachers on the schedule in the 2023-2024 school year shall be on the steps listed in Appendix B.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Minimum of one academic class period per day for grades 6-8; minimum of 250 minutes per five day work week for other professional employees (K-5, special education, specialty teachers)
a minimum of one academic class period per day shall be granted for preparation for every classroom teacher in grades 6-8 during a regular scheduled full school day. Other professional employees shall be granted a minimum of 250 minutes of prep time for a five day work week.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Sick leave may accumulate to 360 days maximum
Sick Leave may accumulate to 360 days. Subject to this maximum accumulation, each eligible Teacher shall receive sick leave according to the following
Compensation
Step Increase — Teachers hired on or before January 1 during any academic year shall advance to the next step on the salary schedule in the following school year if they work or are on paid leave for minimum of 90 work days in the year hired
Teachers hired on or before January 1 during any academic year shall be allowed to advance to the next step on the salary schedule in the following school year provided that they actually work or are on paid leave for a minimum of 90 work days in the year that they are hired.
Other
Tentative Assignment Notice Period — A Teacher shall be given written notice of tentative classes, subject assignments and room assignments for the forthcoming year at least two (2) weeks before the end of the school year
A Teacher shall be given written notice of his/her tentative classes, subject assignments and room assignments for the forthcoming year at least two (2) weeks before the end of the school year.
Other
Tuition Reimbursement Annual Cap — Board shall reimburse teachers tuition for graduate level courses up to $16,500 annually
Board shall reimburse teachers tuition for graduate level courses subject to the criteria and limitations set forth here. Total amount that the Board will pay toward tuition reimbursement shall be sixteen thousand five hundred dollars ($16,500) annually.
Other
Tuition Reimbursement Payback One Year — Teacher receiving tuition reimbursement who does not teach at District for entire following year shall reimburse 100% unless disabled or involuntarily dismissed
A teacher receiving tuition reimbursement who does not teach at the District for the entirety of the following year, shall reimburse the District 100% of the tuition reimbursement unless the teacher is disabled or involuntarily dismissed.
Other
Tuition Reimbursement Payback Two Years — Teacher receiving tuition reimbursement who does not teach at District for entire following two years shall reimburse 50% unless disabled or involuntarily dismissed
A teacher receiving tuition reimbursement who does not teach at the District the entirety of the following two years shall reimburse the District 50% of the tuition reimbursement unless the teacher is disabled or involuntarily dismissed.
Other
Tuition Reimbursement Semester Limit — No teacher reimbursed for more than 4 credit hours during a semester or 12 credit hours during 12 month period
In no event will a teacher be reimbursed for taking more than four (4) credit hours of courses during a semester or more than twelve (12) credit hours during a twelve month period.
Other
Vacancy Posting Notice Deadline — Any Teacher who is interested in applying for a specific vacancy may do so within seven (7) working days of the posting of the vacancy
Any Teacher who is interested in applying for a specific vacancy may do so within seven (7) working days of the posting of the vacancy.
Insurance
Vision Coverage — Vision insurance coverage included in health insurance plan
Board will pay toward the cost of medical, vision and dental insurance for Teachers and covered dependents the lesser of the actual premium cost or the designated amount.