Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association
Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration through the American Arbitration Association, which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA maximum salary (11+ years) FY26 with 9% TRS employer pickup
CATEGORY 1 Year 1 $419 (1%), 2-5 Years $628 (1.5%), 6-10 Years $1047 (2.5%), 11+ Years $1256 (3%)
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BA minimum salary 2025-2026 (FY26)
BS 1 Amount: $41,873 shown as base salary schedule minimum for FY26
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 6.25% salary increase for 2025-2026 school year
The salary schedules for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 school years shall be set forth in Appendix A, which is attached to and incorporated in the agreement.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 6.25% salary increase for 2026-2027 school year
The salary schedules for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 school years shall be set forth in Appendix A, which is attached to and incorporated in the agreement.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 6.25% salary increase for 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 school years
The salary schedules for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 school years shall be set forth in Appendix A, which is attached to and incorporated in the agreement.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Three (3) days off with pay to arrange and/or attend services for family death
In the event of a death in the family (parents, spouse/legal partner, sibling, children/stepchildren, grandparents, grandchildren and current in-laws, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, and legal guardians) a regular employee will be guaranteed up to three (3) days off with pay to arrange and/or attend the services.
Other
Class Size 1st 2nd Grade — Class size capped at 22 students per classroom
Class size shall be capped at the following numbers: 1st and 2nd grade: 22 students per classroom
Other
Class Size 3rd 4th Grade — Class size capped at 24 students per classroom
Class size shall be capped at the following numbers: 3rd and 4th grade: 24 students per classroom
Other
Class Size Kindergarten — Class size capped at 20 students per classroom
Class size shall be capped at the following numbers: Kindergarten: 20 students per classroom
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 180 working days per school year
The length of the school year shall not exceed one hundred eighty (180) working days, excluding any day originally scheduled as a working day which is canceled because the Superintendent determines there is an emergency.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental coverage included in health and ancillary (dental, vision, life) insurance program
A health and ancillary (dental, vision, life) insurance program mutually agreed upon by both parties shall be provided by the District for individual coverage.
Grievance
Grievance Procedures — Informal complaints addressed within 10 school days; professional management team established with equal teacher and administrative representation
Any complaint against an employee which could result in disciplinary action shall be brought to the attention of the employee within ten (10) school days of the District's receipt of such complaint so long as there is no ongoing investigation or such disclosure is not otherwise prohibited.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step I (Supervisor), Step II (Superintendent), Step III (Arbitration)
Grievance procedure consists of three steps: STEP I with supervisor, STEP II with Superintendent, STEP III submission to final and binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — 2025-2026 health insurance monthly employer contribution
2025 - 26 - $900 (6.25% increase from FY25) 2026 - 27 - $956 (6.25% increase from FY26) 2027 - 28 - $1016 (6.25% increase from FY27) 2028 - 29 - $1080 (6.25% increase from FY28)
Workday
Institute Days — Four institute days of the 180 working days
Four (4) of the one hundred eighty (180) working days shall be institute days.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Seven and three-quarter continuous hours interrupted by and including a lunch period
The normal daily hours of duty for teachers shall be seven and three-quarter continuous hours interrupted by and including a lunch period, except for the following: An Open House shall be scheduled in the evening for all buildings during the first semester.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Horizontal movement on salary schedule requires earning required credit hours for next lane after degree conferral date
In order for an employee to move horizontally on the salary schedule, the employee needs to earn the required credit hours for the next lane after the date of the degree conferred in their current lane.
Other
Mentoring — Mentoring stipend $450 per protégé, paid in two semesters
Mentoring is a separate duty to be paid in two (2) payments -- one at the end of the first semester and one at the end of the second semester. The stipend shall be $450 per protégé.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Miscellaneous Hourly Work: $26.00 per hour
All bargaining unit members who perform miscellaneous duties outside the regular work day (ie: registration, detention supervision, or other duties assigned by the administration) shall be paid at a rate of $26.00 per hour.
Compensation
Other — High School Assistant Athletic Director receives extra plan period per day; stipend paid as Category A of Appendix B; may receive experience credit for head coaching experience at District discretion; paid 1/2 on October 25th and 1/2 on June 25th
The Assistant Athletic Director will be paid as part of Category A of Appendix B of the Agreement and may be given experience credit for years of head coaching experience at the discretion of the District Administration and School Board. The stipend will be paid ½ on October 25th and ½ on June 25th each year.
Workday
Parent Teacher Conference Days — At least one parent-teacher conference day during school year
At least one Parent/Teacher conference shall be scheduled during the school year. If an 'evening' conference is scheduled, school will be dismissed at 2 p.m. on that day.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Professional Leave: Released time for conventions, professional meetings, workshops, exemplary programs visitation
After prior application to and with the approval of the Superintendent or designee, staff members may be released with full pay to attend conventions, professional meetings and workshops, visit exemplary programs, and participate in professional growth activities.
Workday
Preparation Period Minutes — Minimum 240 minutes per 5-day school week in increments of no less than 30 minutes
All teachers will have, at minimum, a preparation period of 240 minutes for a 5 day school week to be given in increments of no less than 30 minutes.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — 6% annual salary increase for eligible retirement program participants
For eligible employees, the Board agrees to increase the employee's base salary by 6% over the employee's prior year's base salary. The 6% salary enhancement will also be added to any extra duty stipends in Appendix B, including coaching or club sponsorship stipends.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers' Retirement System)
Is eligible to retire and immediately receive a regular pension annuity under TRS rules and regulations as of the employee's retirement date.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Recall rights as set forth in Section 24-12 of The School Code
Recall notice and response shall be as set forth in Section 24-12 of The School Code.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Three salary categories: Category 1 (lowest), Category 2 (middle), Category 3 (highest)
SPONSOR SCHEDULE 2025-2026 shows CATEGORY 1, CATEGORY 2, and CATEGORY 3 with corresponding salary amounts by year of service.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Salary steps included in schedules by years of service: Year 1, 2-5 Years, 6-10 Years, 11+ Years
SPONSOR SCHEDULE shows columns for Year 1, 2-5 Years, 6-10 Years, 11+ Years representing different salary steps based on years of service and category level.
Other
Sick Day Bank Max Utilization — Participating Eligible Employee may utilize up to a maximum of one hundred (100) paid sick leave days from the Bank
A participating Eligible Employee who is not on an unpaid leave may utilize up to a maximum of one hundred (100) paid sick leave days from the Bank, or the total number of days contained in the Bank, whichever is less.
Other
Sick Day Bank Participation — Eligible Employee may participate in Bank by donating one day of sick leave within twenty working days of first working day for newly hired teachers
An Eligible Employee may participate in the Bank by donating one (1) day of sick leave to the Bank: a) within twenty (20) working days of their first working day for newly hired teachers
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 0-9 years experience: 12 days; 10+ years experience: 15 days
Full-time employees shall receive the following days of paid sick leave per year: 0 - 9 years experience - 12 days, 10+ years experience - 15 days
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Maximum 350 days sick leave for employees who declared retirement in writing
For employees who have declared retirement in writing in accordance with Section 7.6.1, sick leave shall be allowed to exceed 350 days for the period of time between the first day of a school year and the last day of the school year. Any days accumulated in excess of 350 upon the last day of school in a school year shall be forfeited.
Other
Special Education Paper Day — One paid paper day per semester for special education teachers
Every special education teacher will be granted one (1) paid paper day per semester so long as the following conditions apply: A substitute will be hired. Paper day requests must be made at least five (5) school days in advance.
Compensation
Step Increase — $750 annual stipend for employees already in line A of 2024-2025 salary schedule
For the period of this agreement, anyone who is already in line A of the salary schedule in the 2024-2025 school year will receive a $750 stipend each year. Anyone who enters line A in the salary schedule during the agreement will not receive the stipend of $750 in their first year of line A.
Workday
Student Attendance Days — 176 of 180 working days shall be student attendance days
One hundred seventy-six (176) of the one hundred eighty (180) working days shall be student attendance days.
Workday
Teacher Collaborative Work Days — One teacher collaborative work day scheduled district-wide prior to first student attendance day
One (1) of the institute days shall be a teacher collaborative work day... One (1) teacher collaborative work day shall be scheduled district-wide prior to the first student attendance day of the first semester.
Insurance
Vision Coverage — Vision coverage included in health and ancillary (dental, vision, life) insurance program
A health and ancillary (dental, vision, life) insurance program mutually agreed upon by both parties shall be provided by the District for individual coverage.