Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration available through American Arbitration Association
The Association may request final and binding arbitration to the American Arbitration Association, provided five (5) days have lapsed from receipt of the Step 3 answer.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $66,704.90
Bachelor's maximum salary at step 20 in 2027-2028 paraprofessional schedule
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Base salary $44,082.26 for 2026-2027 school year
The base salary shall be $44,082.26 for the 2026-2027 school year; $45,845.55 for the 2027-2028 school year; and $47,679.37 for the 2028-2029 school year.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Salary schedule increases per approved compensation structure
Stipends must be paid through the 'payroll process' due to proper accounting procedures. Stipends paid to licensed staff for education-related duties outside contractual hours calculated by hourly rate.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4.75% compounded raise for 2027-2028 school year
All current teachers will receive compounded raises to their current salary of 4.75% for the 2026-2027 school year, 4.75% for the 2027-2028 school year, and 4.75% for the 2028-2029 school year.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4.75% compounded raise for 2028-2029 school year
All current teachers will receive compounded raises to their current salary of 4.75% for the 2026-2027 school year, 4.75% for the 2027-2028 school year, and 4.75% for the 2028-2029 school year.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to five (5) sick days may be used each year for bereavement
Up to five (5) sick days may be used each year for bereavement. Each employee shall be notified in writing of his/her accumulated sick leave at the beginning of the school year on his/her contract.
Other
Commute Stipend — Staff who commute between buildings at District request using personal vehicles receive $175/year stipend
Staff who commute between buildings at the request of the District or in the performance of their District duties using their personal vehicles will have a stipend reimbursement of $175/year.
Other
Conference Lodging Limit — Lodging over $50.00 requires prior administration approval; paid up to conference site hotel/motel cost
The cost of actual lodging will be paid up to the cost of the conference site hotel/motel. If there is no conference site hotel, the cost of actual lodging will be paid to $50.00. Lodging over $50.00 will be paid with prior administration approval.
Leave
Conference Mileage Limit — Mileage reimbursement limit 400 miles round trip at Standard IRS published rate per mile
Mileage limit of 400 miles round trip at Standard IRS published rate per mile for miles driven from the place of employment, or the employee's residence, whichever is less; at the District's option, employees may be required to utilize district vehicles in lieu of mileage reimbursement.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Normal teacher work year is 180 days with exception of Section 5-7
The normal teacher work year is 180 days, with the exception of Section 5-7.
Other
Contract Terms — Agreement effective August 2026 through day before first day of 2029-2030 school year
All Articles and parts of this Agreement shall become effective August 2026 and shall continue in effect through the day before the first day of the 2029-2030 school year.
Other
Death Benefit Sick Leave Reimbursement — Upon employee death, beneficiary reimbursed for unused sick leave: $50 × allowable days, max $5,000
In the event of death of an employee, the beneficiary of the employee, as determined by Teacher Retirement records, shall be reimbursed for unused accumulated sick leave days, above the number which may be used for TRS. Payment shall be determined by multiplying $50.00 times the number of allowable sick days, to a maximum of $5,000.00.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Not specified on reviewed pages
Retirement
Early Retirement Incentive 2yr — 2 years notice: up to 6% legally allowable limit for remaining 2 school years
If a licensed teacher gives the Board a notice of retirement letter by August 15th two (2) years prior to the school year the employee plans to retire, the Board shall pay the teacher a retirement incentive as high as the legally allowable limit (up to 6%) inclusive of any and all other increases in compensation for each of the remaining two (2) school years of service.
Retirement
Early Retirement Incentive 3yr — 3 years notice: up to 6% legally allowable limit for remaining 3 school years
If a licensed teacher gives the Board a notice of retirement letter by August 15th three (3) years prior to the school year the employee plans to retire, the Board shall pay the teacher a retirement incentive as high as the legally allowable limit (up to 6%) inclusive of any and all other increases in compensation for each of the remaining three (3) school years of service.
Retirement
Early Retirement Incentive 4yr — 4 years notice: up to 6% legally allowable limit for remaining 4 school years
If a licensed teacher gives the Board a notice of retirement letter by August 15th four (4) years prior to the school year the employee plans to retire, the Board shall pay the teacher a retirement incentive as high as the legally allowable limit (up to 6%) inclusive of any and all other increases in compensation for each of the remaining four (4) school years of service.
Retirement
Early Retirement Incentive Same Yr — Same year notice: up to 6% legally allowable limit for final school year only
If a licensed teacher gives the Board a notice of retirement letter by August 15th of the school year in which the retirement will occur, the Board shall pay the teacher a retirement incentive as high as the legally allowable limit (up to 6%) inclusive of any and all other increases in compensation for the last school year of service.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Board pays 100% of lowest cost plan premium; employee premium cost at 100% of monthly premium
The Board shall pay the employee's insurance cost at 100% of the cost of the monthly premium for an individual on the lowest cost plan agreed to by the insurance committee.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Evaluation conducted in accordance with Section 5/24A-5 of Illinois School Code and District Evaluation Plan
Evaluation of Teachers shall be conducted in accordance with the Section 5/24A-5 of the Illinois School Code and the District Evaluation Plan.
Other
Graduate Course Nonspecific Reimbursement — Board reimbursement $250 per semester credit hour per contract year for non-specific programs
The Board will reimburse a teacher $250 per semester credit hour per contract year for any non-specific program of study.
Other
Graduate Course Reimbursement Limit — Graduate course reimbursement total not to exceed $15,000 per school year for section e
The reimbursement total expenditure for this program will not exceed $15,000 per school year for section e.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Step 1 immediate supervisor, Step 2 Superintendent, Step 3 Board hearing, Step 4 binding arbitration
Step 1: written grievance to immediate supervisor within 15 days. Step 2: appeal to Superintendent within 5 days. Step 3: Board hearing. Step 4: binding arbitration to American Arbitration Association.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays up to $625.00 per month in 2023-2024 school year
The Board shall pay the employee's insurance cost of up to $625.00 per month in the 2023-2024 school year, $650.00 per month in the 2024-2025 school year, and $675.00 per month in the 2025-2026 school year.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — If employee opts out of insurance, $700.00 annually paid to HSA or FSA
In the event that an employee chooses not to participate in the insurance, $700.00 annually, will be paid to the individual employee's health savings account (HSA) or flexible savings account (FSA).
Other
In School Sub Rate — In-school subbing at $25.00 per class period, not less than external sub rate
In-school subbing at a rate of $25.00 per class period, not to be less than the external sub rate. In-school sub pay will be paid to any licensed staff member who substitutes for another licensed staff member's class period during the regular school day.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Student attendance day shall be 7 hours and 10 minutes, teacher workday 7:50 am - 3:20 pm
The length of the teacher work day will be from 7:50 am-3:20 pm. The student attendance day shall be 7 hours and 10 minutes.
Leave
Jury Duty Reimbursement — Wage reimbursement required within 60 days of service; monies surrendered to District or cost of substitute
Any licensed employee serving on active jury duty or military reserve (2 week annual training) duty during their scheduled working hours shall receive their full compensation for time served. The employee shall surrender monies earned for serving as juror or as a military service person, or the cost of hiring a replacement substitute, whichever is less. Should payment not be received after the 60th day, the total amount to be surrendered shall be deducted from the next regularly scheduled pay
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Teachers increasing educational experience receive 3% compounded raise for each 8 credit hour increment
Teachers increasing their educational experience from their current level of education will receive an additional 3% compounded raise for each eight (8) credit hour increment of experience.
Insurance
Life Insurance Amount — Life insurance coverage in amount of $20,000.00 provided to all licensed teaching staff
Life insurance coverage in the amount of $20,000.00 paid for by the School Board will be provided to all licensed teaching staff.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $82,431.36
Master's maximum salary at step 20 in 2026-2027 teacher salary schedule
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $44,045.41
Master's base salary starting point in 2026-2027 teacher salary schedule
Other
Mileage Commute Stipend — Staff commuting between buildings at District request receive $175/year stipend
Staff who commute between buildings at the request of the District or in the performance of their District duties using their personal vehicles will have a stipend reimbursement of $175/year.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Dual credit coursework teachers receive $500 per semester additional yearly stipend
Teachers who teach dual credit coursework will receive an additional yearly stipend of $500 per semester to cover the work time that they invest outside of their regular contractual time.
Compensation
Overload Pay Annual — One-eighth (1/8) of contracted salary for full-year overload; one-sixteenth (1/16) for single semester
If the overload is taught for an entire year, the overload pay shall be equal to one-eighth (1/8) of the teacher's contracted salary. If the overload is taught for a single semester, the overload pay shall be equal to one-sixteenth (1/16) of the teacher's contracted salary.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Three days per contract year for personal leave, no reduction in pay
The Board shall grant three (3) days per contract year for personal leave. No reduction in pay shall occur for the use of these days.
Other
Professional Development Mileage — Mileage limit of 400 miles round trip at Standard IRS published rate per mile
Mileage limit of 400 miles round trip at Standard IRS published rate per mile for miles driven from the place of employment, or the employee's residence, whichever is less.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board pays 9.8901% (compounded) TRS member contribution
In addition to the amount listed in the salary schedule, the Board shall also pay each teacher's required 9% member contribution (9.8901% compounded) to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS).
Retirement
Retirement System — Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
the Board shall also pay each teacher's required 9% member contribution (9.8901% compounded) to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS).
Rif
Rif Recall Years — RIF based on annual RIF list per Illinois School Code Section 5/24-12; seniority and subject area considered
RIF of licensed staff will group staff with ratings of either 3 or 4 as the same, with deference given to seniority in the specified subject area.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 6 lanes: BA, BA+15, BA+30, MA, MA+30, MA+45
Salary schedule includes degree and credit lanes: Bachelor's, Bachelor's +15, Bachelor's +30, Master's, Master's +30, Master's +45
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 20 steps
Paraprofessional salary schedule contains 20 steps for advancement
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 15 sick leave days per year for 0-10 years experience; 20 days for 10+ years
The Board shall grant sick leave based upon the following schedule: 0-10 years of teaching experience = 15 sick leave days per year; 10+ years of teaching experience = 20 sick leave days per year
Leave
Sick Leave Bank Donation — Eligible employees may donate up to two (2) sick leave days each school year to bank
The District (via the Sick Leave Bank Committee) will maintain a Sick Leave Bank as a depository for eligible and participating employees to donate up to two (2) sick leave days each school year. The purpose of the Sick Leave Bank is to alleviate the hardship caused by a serious, unforeseen health condition that forces an employee to take time away from work on approved leave.
Leave
Sick Leave Bank Initial Funding — Sick Leave Bank funded with one-time deposit of 125 days from District in 2026-2027 school year
The Sick Leave Bank will be funded with a one-time deposit of 125 days from the District in the 2026-2027 school year. Additional days will be added each year from the participating teachers. These days will rollover from year-to-year to accumulate without limit.
Leave
Sick Leave Bank Max Annual Use — No employee may receive more than thirty (30) days in one school year from Sick Leave Bank
The amount of sick leave granted for each request will be determined by the Sick Leave Bank Committee, but no employee may receive more than thirty (30) days in one school year. Any balance of days granted but not used will be retained by the Sick Day Bank.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Sick leave allowed to accumulate with a cap of 400 total days
Sick leave shall be allowed to accumulate with a cap of 400 total days. An employee may treat pregnancy or parenting as a temporary disability under this benefit, or may apply for a leave of absence without pay.
Compensation
Step Increase — Salary increases tied to experience and education level per approved salary schedule
Licensed teachers will only be requested to cover a class if they are on their planning period. Stipends paid to licensed staff for education-related duties outside contractual hours calculated by hourly rate.
Other
Stipend Rate Unlisted — Stipends not covered by Extra Duty Salary Schedule based on $30.00 per hour rate
Stipends paid to licensed staff which are not covered by the Extra Duty Salary Schedule will be based upon a $30.00 per hour rate. Specific Administrative approval is required for any stipend paid.
Retirement
Trs Tier — Tier not explicitly stated; general TRS reference
In addition to the amount listed in the salary schedule, the Board shall also pay each teacher's required 9% member contribution (9.8901% compounded) to the Teachers Retirement System (TRS).
Retirement
Unused Sick Leave Reimbursement — Teachers with 15+ years service reimbursed for unused accumulated sick leave up to 15 days at $100/day
Upon retirement, while in good standing, any teacher with fifteen (15) or more years of teaching in the District shall be reimbursed for unused accumulated sick leave days up to a maximum of fifteen (15) days. Payment will be $100.00 per day; payable after July 1 following the year of retirement.
Insurance
Vision Coverage — Not specified on reviewed pages