Other
Academic Freedom — No arbitrary limitations shall be placed on study, investigation, presentation and interpretation of facts when presented in a manner in accordance with accepted standards of professional responsibility
No arbitrary limitations shall be placed on study, investigation, presentation and interpretation of facts when presented in a manner in accordance with accepted standards of professional responsibility.
Other
Activity Passes — Complimentary passes for athletic events for employee and immediate family
Each employee and immediate family members living in the same household and one designated guest shall be given complimentary passes for athletic events.
Other
Activity Passes Family — Each employee and immediate family members living in same household and one designated guest given complimentary athletic event passes
Each employee and immediate family members living in the same household and one designated guest shall be given complimentary passes for athletic events.
Other
Agreement Term — August 15, 2022 to August 15, 2025
This Agreement shall be effective the 15th day of August, 2022, and shall continue in full force and effect until the 15th day of August, 2025.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Arbitration decision is binding
The decision of the arbitrator shall be binding as long as the arbitrator has complied with the provisions set forth in this fourth step grievance procedure.
Other
Assault On Employee Reporting — Any assault on employee in performance of duties is severe misconduct and immediately reported to superintendent
Any assault upon an employee in performance of his/her duties shall be deemed severe misconduct and shall be immediately reported to the Superintendent.
Other
Assault On Employee Severe — Assault on employee during performance of duties deemed severe misconduct, immediately reported to Superintendent
Any assault upon an employee in performance of his/her duties shall be deemed severe misconduct and shall be immediately reported to the Superintendent.
Other
Assault Reporting — Any assault upon an employee shall be deemed severe misconduct and immediately reported to Superintendent
Any assault upon an employee in performance of his/her duties shall be deemed severe misconduct and shall be immediately reported to the Superintendent.
Other
Assault Threat Notification — Threats including social media posts must be reported; targeted employees informed immediately
Immediately following administrative knowledge of any threats, including but not limited to, social media posts and verbal or written incidents, the Employee(s) against whom the threats have been made shall be informed.
Other
Assembly Attendance — Employees attend all school assemblies and pep sessions to which primarily assigned unless given other duties
Employees shall attend all school assemblies and pep sessions of the school to which they are primarily assigned, unless given other duties by the Administration.
Other
Assignment Notification Deadline — Employees notified of programs and schedules no later than August 1 prior to school year
Employees already in the system shall receive notification of their programs for the ensuing year not later than August 1 prior of the current school year.
Leave
Association Leave Days — Up to 20 aggregate days per school year for association business
The ASSOCIATION shall be granted an aggregate number of days not to exceed twenty (20) days in any school year to use for such purposes.
Leave
Association Leave Individual Max — No individual employee shall utilize more than 5 association leave days during school year
No individual employee shall utilize more than five (5) ASSOCIATION leave days during the school year.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $27.66 per hour at step 30, 2023-2024
Custodial Salary Schedule 2023-2024: Experience 30, Cust 23-24 $27.66
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $18.32 per hour at step 0, 2023-2024
Custodial Salary Schedule 2023-2024: Experience 0, Cust 23-24 $18.32
Other
Bargaining Unit Recognition — Local Union No. 50 recognized as bargaining agent for regular full-time and part-time maintenance and custodial employees
The Employer recognizes Local Union No. 50 as the bargaining agent for regular full-time and part-time maintenance and custodial employees employed by Murphysboro School District No. 186
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Salary schedules set forth in Appendix A based on work year
The salary schedules for the contractual school year(s) shall be set forth in Appendix A, which is attached to and incorporated in this agreement. The schedules shall be based on the work year established by Article IV, Paragraph 4.2.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Step increase plus $2.50 per hour
Effective July 1, 2024 - Step increase plus $2.50 per hour
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Step increase plus $2.25 per hour
Effective July 1, 2025 - Step increase plus $2.25 per hour
Leave
Bereavement Days — 3 paid bereavement days for death of immediate family member
Each employee shall be granted three (3) paid bereavement leave days for the death of an immediate family member.
Leave
Break Periods Daily — Two fifteen-minute breaks daily with pay
All custodians shall have two (2) fifteen-minute breaks daily with pay, one (1) after the second hour of scheduled work shift and before lunch; and one (1) after the sixth (6th) hour.
Leave
Child Birth Rearing Leave — Unpaid child birth/rearing leave up to 1 school year plus portion of year leave began
Maximum length of an unpaid leave of absence for this purpose shall be one (1) complete school year, plus the portion of the school year in which the leave began.
Other
Class Size Elementary Balancing — The BOARD and Administration will make an attempt to balance class size in each elementary grade by the end of the first ten (10) student attendance days of the school year
The BOARD and Administration will make an attempt to balance class size in each elementary grade by the end of the first ten (10) student attendance days of the school year.
Other
Class Size Elementary Grade Balancing — The BOARD will make an attempt to balance class size in each elementary grade by the end of the first ten (10) student attendance days
The BOARD will make an attempt to balance class size in each elementary grade by the end of the first ten (10) student attendance days of the school year.
Other
Class Size Limitation — BOARD attempts to balance and limit class size; balancing required by end of first 10 student attendance days
The BOARD will make an attempt to balance class size in each elementary grade by the end of the first ten (10) student attendance days of the school year.
Other
Classroom Maintenance Janitorial Report — Maintenance or janitorial staff file report on class areas not kept in proper condition so employee is made aware
The maintenance or janitorial staff shall file a report on any class areas that the employee fails to keep in proper condition so that the maintenance or janitorial personnel can keep facilities clean during the week it occurs. The employee shall be made aware of any such report.
Compensation
Classroom Materials Budget Deadline — Classroom materials requests due to building principal by last 10 working days of April
Requests for classroom materials, equipment and supplies for the next school year must be presented to the employee's building principal prior to the last ten (10) working days in the month of April.
Other
Classroom Materials Request Deadline — Requests for classroom materials must be submitted prior to last ten working days in April
Requests for classroom materials, equipment and supplies for the next school year must be presented to the employee's building principal prior to the last ten (10) working days in the month of April of the current school year.
Other
Classroom Removal After Third — After third removal, conference required before further removal
After a third removal, the student will not be removed until a conference is held between the teacher and the principal, or his/her designee and the parent if available.
Other
Classroom Removal Authority — Teacher may remove pupil from class; initial offense results in 1 class period removal
Removal from class - Each teacher has the authority to cause any pupil, unless otherwise stated in the student's IEP, to be removed from class on a temporary basis for actions that are inappropriate for the classroom setting. Initial offenses may result in removal from the classroom for only one class period.
Other
Classroom Removal First Offense — Initial classroom offenses may result in removal from class for one class period
Removal from class - Each teacher has the authority to cause any pupil, unless otherwise stated in the student's IEP, to be removed from class on a temporary basis for actions that are inappropriate for the classroom setting. Initial offenses may result in removal from the
Other
Classroom Removal Third Offense Conference — After third removal from classroom, conference must be held between teacher and principal or parent before further removal
After a third removal, the student will not be removed until a conference is held between the teacher and the principal, or his/her designee and the parent if available.
Other
Clothing Allowance — Annual clothing/boot allowance of $150; closed-toe work footwear must be worn
Each employee shall receive an annual clothing/boot allowance of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00). Closed-toe work footwear must be worn.
Other
Committee List Preparation — Association and building principal jointly prepare standing committee list on or before September 1st each school year
The Association and building principal will jointly prepare a list of standing committees prior to the beginning of each school year. Each school year, the parties shall prepare the committee list on or before September 1st.
Other
Committee Notification — Standing committee list prepared jointly by September 1st
The Association and building principal will jointly prepare a list of standing committees prior to the beginning of each school year. Each school year, the parties shall prepare the committee list on or before September 1st.
Other
Committee Positions Notification — Association and building principal jointly prepare list of standing committees before September 1st
The Association and building principal will jointly prepare a list of standing committees prior to the beginning of each school year. Each school year, the parties shall prepare the committee list on or before September 1st.
Other
Complaint Exclusions — Some complaints (sexual impropriety, Title IX, DCFS abuse) not appropriate for standard procedure
The parties recognize that some complaints (e.g., allegations of sexual impropriety, Title IX violations, DCFS complaints of abuse involving a teacher) may not be appropriate for and do not require use of the above procedure.
Other
Complaint Personnel File — Parent complaint not placed in personnel file unless employee is first notified
A complaint by a parent directed toward an employee shall not be placed in the employee's personnel file unless the employee is first notified of the action to be taken.
Other
Continuous Service — Continuous service broken only by resignation, abandonment, discharge, failure to return from leave, or expiration of recall period
Continuous service is broken only by one of the following: A. Written resignation or abandonment; B. Discharge; C. Failure of the employee to return to work at the expiration of an approved leave of absence or recall to work after a lay off when a notice of 10 or more work days has been delivered to the employee by certified mail at the last address filed by the employee with the BOARD office; or D. Expiration of recall period following
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 180 school days consisting of 176 pupil attendance days and up to four (4) institute days
The employee work year shall be 180 school days consisting of 176 pupil attendance days and up to four (4) institute days. Those days not used as institute days will become pupil attendance days.
Other
Contract Term — Agreement effective August 15, 2022 through August 15, 2025
This Agreement shall be effective the 15th day of August, 2022, and shall continue in full force and effect until the 15th day of August, 2025.
Other
Council Curriculum Instruction Membership — Council on Curriculum and Instruction consists of 15 members with specific representation
Membership on the fifteen (15)-member Council shall consist of two (2) representatives each from Carruthers, General John A. Logan, the Middle School and the High School; two (2) 'at large' teacher representatives selected by the administration; middle school / high school curriculum coordinator, and each building principal.
Other
Council Curriculum Meetings Frequency — Council on Curriculum and Instruction meetings held at least twice per semester
Meetings shall be held at lest twice per semester. The Superintendent and Curriculum Council Chair may authorize more meetings upon mutual agreement.
Other
Council Meetings Frequency — Council meetings held at least twice per semester
Meetings shall be held at least twice per semester. The Superintendent and Curriculum Council Chair may authorize more meetings upon mutual agreement.
Other
Course Outline Preparation Deadline — Course outline must be prepared and distributed during first 5 days of course
All employees teaching grades 9 through 12 shall prepare and distribute to their students during the first five (5) days of the course a copy of a course outline.
Other
Course Outline Required — All employees teaching grades 9 through 12 shall prepare and distribute to their students during the first five (5) days of the course a copy of a course outline
All employees teaching grades 9 through 12 shall prepare and distribute to their students during the first five (5) days of the course a copy of a course outline of general subject areas to be covered, requirements for the course, and criteria for evaluation.
Other
Course Outline Requirement — Course outline must be prepared and distributed within first 5 days of school
All employees teaching grades 9 through 12 shall prepare and distribute to their students during the first five (5) days of the course a copy of a course outline.
Other
Curriculum Committee Meetings — Grade level or curriculum meetings held at least once per semester (fall and spring)
Grade level or curriculum meetings shall be held at least once per semester, i.e., fall and spring. The Superintendent may authorize more meetings as necessary.
Other
Curriculum Complaint Procedure — Parent complaint about instructional material discussed with teacher; form filed if unresolved
In the event a parent of a student in the District complains about the content of instructional material or about the content of a curriculum area, the parent will be directed to discuss the instructional merit with the teacher involved.
Other
Curriculum Council Meeting Frequency — Council on Curriculum and Instruction meets at least twice per semester
Meetings shall be held at least twice per semester. The Superintendent and Curriculum Council Chair may authorize more meetings upon mutual agreement.
Other
Curriculum Instruction Council Size — Council on Curriculum and Instruction has fifteen members with two representatives from each major building plus at-large and administrative members
Membership on the fifteen (15)-member Council shall consist of two (2) representatives each from Carruthers, General John A. Logan, the Middle School and the High School; two (2) 'at large' teacher representatives selected by the administration.
Other
Curriculum Material Complaint Procedure — Parents may file Request for Reconsideration of Instructional Material form or Curriculum Reconsideration Request form if discussion with teacher unresolved
In the event a parent of a student in the District complains about the content of instructional material or about the content of a curriculum area, the parent will be directed to discuss the instructional merit with the teacher involved. If this discussion does not resolve the conflict, the parent shall be requested to complete either a Request for Reconsideration of Instructional Material form or a Curriculum Reconsideration Request form.
Other
Discipline Referral Response — Building principal responds to discipline referral in writing within 3 working days
When a teacher submits a discipline referral the building principals or their designee shall respond in writing to the teacher with each step moving forward be it, parent contact, detention, suspension, or follow up meeting with the teacher and parents within 3 working days.
Other
Discipline Referral Response Deadline — Building principal shall respond in writing to discipline referral within 3 working days
When a teacher submits a discipline referral the building principals or their designee shall respond in writing to the teacher with each step moving forward be it, parent contact, detention, suspension, or follow up meeting within 3 working days.
Other
Discipline Referral Response Timeline — Building principal responds in writing to discipline referral with each step within 3 working days
When a teacher submits a discipline referral the building principals or their designee shall respond in writing to the teacher with each step moving forward be it, parent contact, detention, suspension, or follow up meeting with the teacher and parents within 3 working days.
Leave
Educational Observation Leave — 1 educational observation day per year with prior superintendent approval
Each employee may be allowed one (1) educational observation day per year for the purpose of observing an educational program in another district or in this district.
Other
Equipment Care Responsibility — Employees responsible for care of classroom, materials, and equipment within reason
Employees, within reason, are responsible for the care of their classroom, materials and equipment. Employee shall report any incident to their building principal.
Compensation
Equipment Request Justification Threshold — Single item expenditure over $200 requires justification statement
All requests for a single item expenditure over Two Hundred Dollars ($ 200.00) shall be accompanied by a statement justifying purchase of this item.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Employee Evaluation outlined in Article V, Section 5.1
No cycle details provided on these pages.
Evaluation
Evaluation Process — District Evaluation Process and Remediation Procedure
Evaluation shall be conducted as stipulated by the District Evaluation Process and Remediation Procedure. Any changes in the evaluation and remediation procedure shall be made in accordance with current law.