Leave
Act Of God Day Options — Three options: 1) A day of work equal to regular hours with duties as assigned, 2) Use a personal day, 3) No pay
Other educational support personnel will have three options for Act of God Days: 1. A day of work equal to their regular hours with duties as assigned 2. Use a personal day 3. No pay
Other
Admission To Events — All employees and spouses allowed free passage to home extra-curricular athletic events; children of employees receive free admission
All employees and their spouses will be allowed free passage to any home extra- curricular athletic events, except those where a limited pass list is established. Children of employees also receive free admission to such events.
Other
Agreement Duration — Agreement covers school years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029
This Agreement shall be in full force and effect for the school years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration under American Arbitration Association (AAA) Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules
The Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration under the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), which shall act as administrator of the proceedings. Upon mutual agreement, the Expedited Arbitration Rules of the AAA shall be used.
Other
Asbestos Hazard Pay — $15.00 more per hour than normal base pay for asbestos handling
The hazard pay for asbestos will be $15.00 more an hour than the normal base pay for the custodian doing the work.
Other
Asbestos Supervisor Pay — $5.00 extra per hour for supervisor of asbestos work, minimum one hour
If the project supervisor, Director of Maintenance, must leave the property the work is being done on, the pay will be an extra $5.00 per hour, minimum of one hour and prorated thereafter, for the person left in charge.
Other
Assignment Change Notice Deadline — Last day of school notification of next year schedule and assignment
All teachers shall be given written notice of their schedule and assignment for the forthcoming year no later than the last day of school.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Salary schedules for teachers included in Appendix A
Salary schedules for teachers for the duration of this contract are included in Appendix A.
Other
Bargaining Unit Coverage — Positions excluding Administrative Secretary, District Office Administrative Assistants (Data Coordinator, Accounts Payable Coordinator, District Payroll Coordinator), Food Service Director, Transportation Director, Director of Maintenance, Superintendent, Principal, Assistant Principals, Director of English Language Learning, Student Support Specialist, and District Director of Technology.
Specifically excluded positions are the Administrative Secretary, District Office Administrative Assistant – Data Coordinator, District Office Administrative Assistant – Accounts Payable Coordinator, District Office Administrative Assistant – District Payroll Coordinator, Food Service Director, Transportation Director, Director of Maintenance, Superintendent, Principal, Assistant Principals, Director of English Language Learning, Student Support Specialist, and District Director of Technology.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 5.00% increase for 2025-26 school year
For the 2025-26 school year, teachers who will not advance vertically on the salary schedule because they are at the maximum step of an educational lane or teachers who are already off-schedule will receive a 5.00% increase.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 5.00% increase for 2026-27 school year
For the 2026-27 school year, teachers who will not advance vertically on the salary schedule because they are at the maximum step of an educational lane or teachers who are already off-schedule will receive a 5.00% increase.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 5.00% increase for 2027-28 and 2028-29 school years
For the 2027-28 and 2028-29 school years, teachers who will not advance vertically on the salary schedule because they are at the maximum step of an educational lane or teachers who are already off-schedule will receive a 5.00% increase.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 4 days of bereavement leave per occurrence for death in immediate family
Employees who suffer a death in their immediate family shall be entitled to up to four (4) days of bereavement leave per occurrence.
Workday
Bulletin Board Access — Bulletin board provided for exclusive use of Association in each school building for posting notices of activities and matters of Association concern.
The Board agrees that a bulletin board shall be provided for the exclusive use of the Association in each school building for posting notices of activities and other matters of Association concern.
Compensation
Compensatory Time Ratio — 1.5 hours of compensatory time off for each hour of overtime worked
Compensatory time off is time off with pay in lieu of overtime pay for irregular or occasional overtime work. At the employee's request, employees may receive 1 ½ hours of compensatory time off in lieu of cash payment for each hour of overtime worked.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Pre-K through 8: Teachers required in building 30 minutes prior to start of school day; remain in or near rooms 15 minutes after official close. Grades 9-12: 15 minutes prior; remain 21 minutes after.
Pre-K through 8: Teachers shall be required to be in their respective buildings 30 minutes prior to the start of the school day and accessible to students and others not less than 15 minutes prior to the start of the school day and remain in or near their rooms and accessible to students and others 15 minutes after the official close of the school day.
Other
Dual Credit Ap Stipend — Stipend for teaching dual-credit or AP classes
Teachers who attain at least a master's degree and meet all other requirements to teach a dual-credit or AP class through an accredited college, university or junior college approved by the District will receive a stipend of $750.00 per semester.
Other
Duty Free Lunch — All teachers shall be entitled to a daily, uninterrupted duty-free lunch period as per State law
All teachers shall be entitled to a daily, uninterrupted duty-free lunch period as per State law.
Other
Email And Mail Access — Regular district inter-communication email system and building mail service made available to Association for communications to employees.
The regular district inter-communication email system and building mail service shall be made available to the Association for communications to employees.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee pays remainder; Board pays 90% of full monthly individual medical insurance premium
For employees who work 30 hours or more per week, the Board will pay ninety percent (90%) of the full monthly individual medical insurance premium.
Other
Equipment Use Rights — Association shall have right to use school facilities and equipment at reasonable times when such equipment is not otherwise in use.
The Association and Board agree that matters relating to supervisor-employee relationships shall not be discussed in the presence of students.
Other
Esl Lbs1 Dual Credit Lane Movement — Credit for lane movement upon completion of ESL, LBS1, or Dual Credit programs
Starting in the 2021-2022 school year, teachers who seek an endorsement in ESL, LBS1, or Dual Credit courses in areas of instruction offered by the District's then-present curriculum shall be entitled to credit for lane movement on the salary schedule after completion of such program inclusive of hours plus degree movement.
Other
Esp Falsification Of Records — Falsification of records is grounds for immediate dismissal
Falsification of records or application forms, other than through the inadvertence of the ESP, is grounds for immediate dismissal. Repeated errors over time and with notice shall not be considered inadvertence.
Other
Esp Probation Days — Probationary period for newly hired ESPs
A newly hired ESP shall be considered to be a probationary employee for the first one hundred eighty (180) days of employment and within one hundred eighty (180) days may be discharged at any time without notice, additional compensation, or assigning any reason whatsoever.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Teacher Evaluation Plan in place as of first teachers' institute day each year
The Teacher Evaluation Plan shall be in place as of the first teachers' institute day each year and shall remain in place for the length of the school year.
Other
Extracurricular Five Year Limit — New teachers may be required to accept extracurricular assignments for first five years only
As a condition of initial employment, a teacher may be required to accept an extracurricular assignment(s) unless a health condition makes the acceptance of such extracurricular activity substantially impossible. The teacher may be required to perform extracurricular duties only during the first five years the teacher is employed by District #238.
Other
Facility Use Rights — Association and representatives have right to use school buildings for meetings and transact official Association business on school property at reasonable times without interference with normal operations.
The Board agrees that the Association and its representatives shall have the right to use school buildings for meetings and to transact official Association business on school property provided that this does not interfere with or interrupt normal school operations as determined by the superintendent.
Grievance
Final Offer Public Notification Timeline — Seven calendar days after receipt of parties' final offers, school district must notify relevant news media outlets of the availability of final offers on IELRB's website.
Seven calendar days after receipt of the parties' final offers the school district must notify relevant news media outlets (those that have filed an annual request for notices from the school district under the Open Meetings Act) about the availability of the final offers on the IELRB's website.
Grievance
Final Offer Submission Timeline — Within 7 calendar days after declaration of impasse, each party must submit to the other party, mediator, and IELRB in writing the final offer including a cost summary.
Within 7 calendar days after the declaration of impasse, each party must submit to the other party, the mediator, and the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board (IELRB) in writing the final offer of the party, including a cost summary of the offer.
Other
First Work Day — First work day for all teachers no earlier than August 17th
The first work day for all teachers will be no earlier than the 17th of August. A committee made up of a maximum of 2 MREA executive or designee members, 2 administrators and 2 Board designees will propose at least two calendar options to the MREA and School Board by January.
Other
Grievance Filing Deadline — Grievance must be filed within 30 days of when grievant knew or should have known of occurrence
The grievant or Association shall present the grievance in writing within thirty (30) days of the time the grievant or Association knew or should have known the occurrence of the event, specifying the Article and clause alleged to have been violated and stating the remedy sought.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step 1: Supervisor response; Step 2: Superintendent review; Step 3: Board hearing; Step 4: Arbitration
If the grievance is not resolved in Step 1, the grievant or Association may refer the grievance to the Superintendent or official designee within ten (10) days. If the grievant or Association is not satisfied with the disposition at Step 2, the grievant may submit to the Board within ten (10) days. If not satisfied with Step 3, the Association may submit to final and binding arbitration.
Other
Holidays Paid — All 12-month ESPs hourly or salary paid normal hours for: Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, MLK Jr. Birthday, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day
All 12-month ESPs hourly or salary will be paid their normal hours for these days listed above: Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day
Other
Iep Mtss 504 Meetings — All employees allowed to attend own child(ren)'s IEP/MTSS/504 meetings with no negative consequences; scheduled outside contractual work day when possible; administrators notified at least one day in advance
All employees will be allowed to attend their own child(ren)'s IEP/MTSS/504 meetings with no negative consequences. Every effort will be made to schedule the meeting(s) outside of the contractual work day. Administrators will be notified at least one day in advance of the meeting(s).
Grievance
Impasse Declaration Timeline — Either party or mediator may declare 'impasse' fifteen calendar days after mediation has commenced.
either party or the mediator may declare an 'impasse' fifteen (15) calendar days after the mediation has commenced.
Other
Information Access Rights — Board agrees to provide agenda and approved minutes of Board meetings, annual financial reports and audits, register and addresses of employees, tentative budgetary requirements and allocations, treasurer's reports, census and pupil membership data, and other information to assist Association in developing programs.
The Board agrees to provide agenda and approved minutes of all Board meetings and to furnish the Association from time to time in response to reasonable written requests: Annual financial reports and audits, a register and addresses of employees, tentative budgetary requirements and allocations, treasurer's reports, census and pupil membership data, and all other information which will assist the Association.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — High School Day: 7 hours and 30 minutes consisting of seven 46 minute class periods plus 30 minutes of advisory time
High School Day: Beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, the High School Day will be 7 hours and 30 minutes and will consist of seven 46 minute class periods plus 30 minutes of advisory time.
Other
Involuntary Transfer Notice Period — Minimum notice before involuntary transfer
Employees will be notified a minimum of 10 school days prior to the date of transfer unless unforeseen circumstances prohibit notification. Any employee involuntarily transferred will not experience a loss of hourly wages, benefits, hours or seniority.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Horizontal movement on salary schedule allowed for continuing education
Upon successful completion (Grade of A or B), teachers will be awarded credit for pre-approved graduate level coursework beyond the Masters degree. Courses for consideration must be pre-approved by the superintendent.
Grievance
Mediation Timeline Automatic — If parties fail to reach agreement within 15 days of scheduled start of school year and have not requested mediation, Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board shall invoke mediation.
If the parties fail to reach an agreement within 15 days of the scheduled start of the forthcoming school year and have not requested mediation, the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board shall invoke mediation.
Grievance
Mediation Timeline Demand — Within 45 days of scheduled start of school year, if impasse reached, either party may declare impasse and call for mediator.
If after a reasonable period of negotiation and within 45 days of the scheduled start of the forthcoming school year the parties have reached an impasse, either party may declare to the other in writing that an impasse exists and call for a mediator.
Other
Mediator Cost Sharing — Costs for the mediator shall be equally shared by the Board and the Association.
The costs for the mediator shall be equally shared by the Board and the Association.
Other
National Board Certification Stipend — One-time stipend for National Board Certification
A one-time stipend of $500 will be paid to teachers achieve National Board Certification.
Other
Negotiation Minimum Duration — Once commenced, collective bargaining must continue for at least a 60 day period, unless a contract is entered into.
Once commenced, collective bargaining must continue for at least a 60 day period, unless a contract is entered into.
Other
Negotiation Procedures Timeline — Negotiations shall begin within 60 days of receipt by a party of a demand to bargain issued by the other party.
Negotiations shall begin within 60 days of the receipt by a party of a demand to bargain issued by the other party.
Other
New Employee Orientation — New employees shall attend new staff member orientation and receive their hourly rate of pay for any required hours attended outside their regularly scheduled contractual hours.
New employees shall attend new staff member orientation. They shall receive their hourly rate of pay for any required hours attended outside of their regularly scheduled contractual hours.
Other
No Reprisal — No reprisals against employees for grievance participation
No reprisals shall be taken by the Board or the administrators against an employee because of his/her participation in grievance.
Other
No Strike Clause — Association agrees not to strike or engage in concerted refusal to render services
The Association hereby agrees not to strike or engage in, or support or encourage any concerted refusal to render full and complete services in the school district unless: mediation used without success, 5 days elapsed after notice, agreement expired, and issue submitted to arbitration.
Other
Non Discrimination — Both parties shall not discriminate against employee or applicant for reason of race, creed, color, marital status, sex, age, or national origin.
Both parties agree that they shall not discriminate against an employee or applicant for reason of race, creed, color, marital status, sex, age, or national origin.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Compensation for subject matter or grade-level teaching assignment changes after August 1st
In the event that changes in such assignments occur after August 1st, teachers will be compensated at $500. A teacher changing from Zoology to Biology during a period would not be eligible for $500.00. A teacher switching from teaching History to Biology for any one hour would be eligible for $500.00.
Other
Open House Dismissal — If two annual Open House events, students dismissed one hour early on second Open House day, provided this meets minimum instructional day requirement
If there are two annual events specifically referred to as "Open House," the students will be dismissed one hour early the day of the second Open House, provided this meets the minimum school instructional day required by the State.
Compensation
Overtime Rate Regular — 150% of regular rate for overtime with 2 hour minimum
For full-time staff: overtime will be paid at 150% of the regular rate with a 2 hour minimum; if the additional duties are performed on Sunday or a holiday, overtime will be paid at 200% of the regular rate with a 2 hour minimum.
Compensation
Overtime Rate Sunday Holiday — 200% of regular rate for Sunday or holiday overtime with 2 hour minimum
if the additional duties are performed on Sunday or a holiday, overtime will be paid at 200% of the regular rate with a 2 hour minimum.
Other
Parent Conference Hours — Fall parent-teacher conference contractual work hours minimum is 5 hours per State code
Fall parent-teacher conference contractual work hours will be for the state code minimum, which is currently 5 hours. Buildings will stagger start and end times for the district scheduled evening(s).
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 2 days of personal leave for all employees with additional days at 15 and 25 years of service
Two days of personal leave for all employees shall be granted each year with pay. Beginning in the 15th year of district-recognized service, employees will be granted a third day. Beginning in the 25th year, employees will be granted a fourth day.
Other
Physical Exam Reimbursement — District reimburses up to $175 toward cost of required physical examination
Illinois law requires all employees new to the school district to undergo and pass a physical examination including proof that the prospective employee is free communicable diseases. The school district will reimburse the employee up to $175 toward this cost following the probationary period as a separate payment.
Other
Planning Time Absence Allowed — Teachers not required to be present during planning time with principal approval
Teachers shall not be required to be present in school buildings during planning time, so long as the building principal or designee is notified and agrees to such absence and that the absence is of a professional nature.
Other
Playground Supervision — The Board shall direct school principals to use aides for supervising playground activities whenever possible
The Board shall direct the school principals to use aides for supervising playground activities whenever possible.
Other
Reasonable Conduct Rules — Board agrees that its rules and regulations governing non-probationary employee conduct shall be reasonable and that enforcement of non-probationary employee discipline shall be for just cause.
The Board agrees that its rules and regulations governing non-probationary employee conduct shall be reasonable and that enforcement of non-probationary employee discipline shall be for just cause.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Teacher's nonexempt TRS creditable earnings shall be increased by six percent (6%) over the teacher's nonexempt TRS creditable earnings for the prior year
The teacher will be removed from the salary schedule and for the final year of employment the teacher's nonexempt TRS creditable earnings shall be increased by six percent (6%) over the teacher's nonexempt TRS creditable earnings for the prior year.