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Agreement Effective Date — July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016
This Agreement shall be effective July 1, 2014 and shall continue in effect through June 30, 2016.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration available through FMCS
Association may submit grievance to final and binding arbitration. Demand must be filed within fifteen (15) days of Board's written response. FMCS administers proceedings.
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Assignment Notice Deadline — May 1st for forthcoming year; immediate notification if reassigned after May 1
All employees shall be given written notice of their tentative teaching assignments for the forthcoming year no later than May 1st. If it becomes necessary to reassign personnel after the May 1 deadline, the employee shall be immediately notified.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BS maximum salary, Year 36
Year 36, BS column shows 72037.73
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BS minimum salary, Year 1
Year 1, BS column shows 38431.33
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Half-credit for previous service as teacher's aide for new teachers employed 2009-2010 or beyond
Any new teacher employed for the 2009-2010 school year or beyond shall receive one-half year credit on the salary schedule for each year's previous service as a teacher's aide in Gallatin County Unit 7.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 3 days per incident, maximum 2 incidents per school year for immediate family or household death
Employees will be granted up to three (3) days, per incident, with a maximum of two incidences per school year, for leave connected with the death of members of the immediate family or household.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 180 days except in event of strike
The teacher work-year shall be 180 days except in the event of a strike in which the length of the school year and dock days shall be negotiated.
Other
Contract Duration — Agreement in effect first day of 2021-2022 school year through last day of 2023-2024 school year
This Agreement shall be in effect the first day of the 2021-2022 school year and shall continue in effect until the last day of the 2023-2024 school year.
Compensation
Detention Duty Pay — Pay for detention hall duty after school
Teachers assigned detention hall duty after school and after their eight-hour day is complete, will be paid for their time at a rate of $15.45 per clock hour.
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Duty Free Lunch — Duty-free uninterrupted lunch period required daily
Teachers will be entitled to a duty-free uninterrupted lunch period each day as required in Section 24-9 of the Illinois School Code, except those teachers who elect to do lunch supervision for pay.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee pays difference between total cost of elected premium and Board's maximum contribution
Where the cost of premium for an employee's health insurance election exceeds the maximum Board contribution stated above, the employee shall pay the difference between the total cost of the premium elected and the Board's contribution.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenured teachers rated excellent or proficient receive evaluation once every two years; unsatisfactory teachers evaluated next school year
Tenured teachers who receive either an "excellent" or "proficient" performance evaluation rating in his or her last evaluation shall receive a performance evaluation once every two years.
Other
Extracurricular Supervision Stipends — Per-event stipends listed on Appendix D
If a teacher has been asked and agrees to supervise an extracurricular event, the Board has agreed to pay the per-event stipends listed on attached Appendix D.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Five-step grievance procedure: informal resolution, supervisor response, superintendent response, board hearing, arbitration
Step 1 through Step 5 grievance procedures outlined in Article 3.3 with specific timelines and response requirements at each step.
Compensation
Health Single Premium — Board contribution up to maximum of $6,550 for full-time (7hour/day) teacher-licensed employee participation in health plan
the Board shall contribute towards to the cost of premiums up to a maximum of $6,550 for a full-time (7hour/day) teacher-licensed employee's participation in the District's health insurance plan.
Other
Heat Schedule — Heat schedule in effect through Labor Day or at Superintendent's discretion
A heat schedule will be in effect through Labor Day or at the Superintendent's discretion, as needed.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Not to exceed 7.5 consecutive hours including 30-minute duty-free lunch
The length of the work day for teachers shall not exceed seven and one-half (7.5) consecutive hours including a thirty (30) minute duty free lunch.
Compensation
Internal Substitute Pay Long — Pay for internal substitute duty 31-60 minutes
If a regularly employed teacher is requested, required, or approved by a principal to teach, perform a duty, and/or attend to students during their prep time, he/she will be compensated at a rate as follows: 31 – 60 minutes $17.51
Compensation
Internal Substitute Pay Short — Pay for internal substitute duty 30 minutes or less
30 minutes or less $14.42
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Horizontal advancement allowed with Superintendent approval for eligible courses; limited to one column per year
Courses for which the teacher receives no tuition reimbursement may, however, at the discretion of the Superintendent, be approved for horizontal lane advancement, so long as approval is obtained prior to the teacher taking the course and all the criteria set forth in this section are met. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Superintendent expressly reserves the right to limit horizontal advancement to one column per year.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — MS maximum salary, Year 36
Year 36, MS column shows 74841.86
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MS minimum salary, Year 1
Year 1, MS column shows 40885.28
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Master Teacher Stipend — Annual stipend for Illinois Master Teacher Certificate holders
Any teacher who holds an Illinois Master Teacher Certificate shall receive an annual stipend of $1000.00. Payment will be made with the June 20th payroll.
Other
Mileage Reimbursement — IRS rate set January 1st annually
Teachers shall be reimbursed for use of personal vehicles while conducting school district related business; provided, however, they have received prior approval from the Principal or Superintendent to conduct said business. The rate as set by the IRS on January 1st shall be the annual rate for the year.
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No Strike Provision — No strikes, slow downs, or service disruptions allowed
During the term of this Agreement, no teacher or employee, nor the Association, nor any person acting on behalf of the Association shall ever or at any time engage in, authorize, or instigate any strike, slow down, or other refusal to render full and complete services to the Board.
Compensation
Part Time Teacher Pro Rata — Pro rata share of compensation and benefits in direct proportion to full-time teacher
Regularly employed part-time teachers shall receive a pro rata share of the compensation and benefits set forth in this Article 2 in direct proportion to the amount of time which they work relative to a full-time teacher.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Part-time teacher-licensed and non-teacher-licensed employees receive pro-rated health insurance benefits based on hours worked per year
Part-time teacher-licensed and non-teacher-licensed employees shall receive pro-rated health insurance benefits based upon number of hours worked per year as follows: 25% of full-time schedule $1637.50; 26-50% $3275.00; 51-75% $4912.50; 76% $6550.00
Other
Pre Retirement Benefit Amount — Maximum benefit amount of $20,000 for eligible retiring teachers
The "benefit amount" shall be $20,000. This is the maximum "benefit amount" and in no case shall the "benefit amount" exceed $20,000.
Leave
Pre Retirement Benefit Eligibility — 35 years of TRS service credit including accumulated sick leave, age 55+, or age 60 with 10+ years TRS service
That year (July 1- June 30) in which the teacher first reaches thirty-five (35) years of TRS service credit, including accumulated sick leave, and is at least fifty-five (55) years of age, or that year in which a teacher reaches sixty (60) years of age with at least ten (10) years of TRS service.
Other
Ratification Required — Yes, requires Association membership approval and Board ratification
This Agreement will not be considered binding until such time as the Association has formally notified the Board in writing of official acceptance of this document by the membership and subsequent approval by formal Board of Education action at a public meeting.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board pays full teacher's contribution to I.T.R.S. not to exceed 11.5% for local and state funded salaries
The Board agrees to pay, without cost to the employee, the full teacher's contribution to the I.T.R.S. (not to exceed 11.5% for local and state funded salaries).
Retirement
Retirement System — I.T.R.S. (Illinois Teachers' Retirement System)
The Board agrees to pay, without cost to the employee, the full teacher's contribution to the I.T.R.S. (not to exceed 11.5% for local and state funded salaries).
Rif
Rif Recall Years — For non-certified employees, recall rights for one calendar year following reduction in force if position becomes available
For one (1) calendar year following a reduction in force of a non-certified employee, if a position in any category becomes available for which the non-certified employee is qualified or can perform, the employee will be recalled in reverse order of layoff.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Four salary lanes: BS, BS+16, MS, MS+16
Salary schedule columns: BS, BS+16, MS, MS+16
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 36 salary steps shown (Years 1-36)
Salary schedule displays steps from Year 1 through Year 36 with salary values for each
Other
School Closure Weather — Teachers not required to report when all schools closed due to acts of God or inclement weather; released when students safely vacate premises if closed early for heat
When all the District's schools are closed to students due to acts of God or inclement weather, teachers shall not be required to report for duty. When school is closed early for heat or other legitimate reason, teachers shall be released as soon as students have safely vacated the premises.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 1 full-time (7 hour) day per 10 full-time days of employment per school year
The Board shall provide its Employees with sick leave at a rate of one (1) full-time (7 hour) day per ten (10) full-time days of employment per school year without loss of pay or benefits.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Sick leave shall accumulate from year to year without limitation
Sick leave shall accumulate from year to year without limitation.
Compensation
Step Increase — Teachers with ½ year experience receive ½ increment at beginning of each school year
Teachers with ½ year experience will be given ½ increment at beginning of each school year.
Workday
Supervision General Rotational — General supervision assigned on rotational basis by building principal
General Supervision that is required outside of extra-pay positions shall be assigned on a rotational basis by each building principal.
Workday
Supervision Recess Requirement — One supervisor for 2 or fewer classes; two supervisors for more than 2 classes
Supervision at recess shall require one (1) supervisor for two (2) or less classes. When more than two (2) classes are at recess, at least two (2) supervisors must be present.
Other
Tuition Reimbursement Completion Timeline — Reimbursement within 60 days after all required documentation received
Reimbursements to teachers for prior approved classes shall be paid within sixty (60) calendar days after all required documentation has been received by the Superintendent.
Other
Winter Break Length — 2 full weeks for Christmas break; 1 full week for Easter break plus Good Friday
The District will schedule 2 full weeks for Christmas break and 1 full week for Easter break in addition to Good Friday.
Other
Workshop Convention Expenses — District pays registration and hotel fees in advance with prior written approval; employees submit actual receipts upon return
Upon request of the employee, with sufficient prior notice, the District will pay registration fees and hotel rooms in advance of the workshop/convention, which fees are included in the maximum reimbursement amount set forth in this Section 2.13.1. Upon return from the workshop/convention, employees will submit actual receipts to the District Office.
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Workshop Reimbursement Timeline — Teachers will be reimbursed before four pay periods have passed
Teachers will be reimbursed before four pay periods have passed.