Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration under FMCS or AAA rules
Submit grievance to final and binding arbitration under Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of American Arbitration Association. Either FMCS or AAA shall be administrator of proceedings.
Other
Arbitration Cost Sharing — Arbitration costs shared equally by Board and Teachers
Any and all costs involved in arbitration shall be borne equally by Board and Teachers of New Hope School.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $47,030.55
Year 19 Bachelor degree salary: $47,030.55 per the 2024-2025 salary schedule.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $35,695.79
Year 1 Bachelor degree salary: $35,695.79 per the 2024-2025 salary schedule.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Approximately 3% increase 2025-2026 to 2026-2027
BA salary Year 1: $36,693.70 (2025-2026) to $37,794.51 (2026-2027)
Leave
Bereavement Days — one (1) bereavement day, accumulating to two (2) days maximum
At the beginning of each school year, each employee shall be credited with one (1) bereavement day, the unused portion of which shall accumulate from year to year to two (2) days maximum.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — A full-time employee shall arrive by 7:50 A.M. each school day. An employee shall remain in the building until 3:20 P.M. at the end of the school day.
A full-time employee shall arrive by 7:50 A.M. each school day. An employee shall remain in the building until 3:20 P.M. at the end of the school day.
Other
Contract Effective Date — August 12, 2024 through first school attendance day of 2027-2028 school year
Terms and conditions of this agreement shall be effective August 12, 2024, upon ratification by Teachers and approval by Board, and continue until first school attendance day of 2027-2028 school year.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Cash option of 50% of monthly premium paid to employees not enrolled
Cash option of half the amount paid toward premium ($262.50, $275, $287.50 for FY 2025-2027) monthly will be paid for employees not enrolled in health insurance plan.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — The teacher evaluation plan adopted shall continue in effect for the life of this contract except as modified by mutual agreement.
The teacher evaluation plan adopted shall continue in effect for the life of this contract except as modified by mutual agreement in accordance with procedures in the following paragraphs.
Other
Grievance Filing Separation — Grievance records filed separately from personnel files
All records related to grievance shall be filed separately from personnel files of employees.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step 1: Superintendent; Step 2: Board of Education; Step 3: Arbitration
Step 1: Within ten (10) days of alleged violation, employee presents grievance to Superintendent, who arranges meeting within five (5) days. Step 2: If unresolved, submit to Board of Education at next regular meeting. Step 3: If unresolved, submit to final and binding arbitration.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board contributes $525.00/month 2025; $550.00 2026; $575.00 2027
Board will contribute $525.00 per month toward single member health insurance premium for 2025 fiscal year. During fiscal year 2026, Board contributes $550.00/month. During fiscal year 2027, Board contributes $575.00/month.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Board contributes $500.00 per year to FSA or HSA
Board of Education will contribute $500.00 per year toward each teacher's health care flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA).
Other
Lunch Benefit — School lunches provided at no charge as employee benefit
School lunches will be provided at no charge as an employee benefit.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $57,165.93
Year 19 Master degree salary: $57,165.93 per the 2024-2025 salary schedule.
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $43,726.88
Year 1 Master degree salary: $43,726.88 per the 2024-2025 salary schedule.
Other
No Reprisals — No reprisals against employees for participation in grievance
No reprisals shall be taken by Board or administration against any employee because of participation in grievance.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — $200 bonus on last paycheck in June
Teachers not using any (0) sick days during a school year will be paid a $200 bonus on their last paycheck in June of each fiscal year.
Other
Part Time Benefits — Wages, fringe benefits, hours, and working conditions proportionately reduced for part-time employees except health insurance benefits
Wages, fringe benefits, hours, and working conditions contained in this contract shall be proportionately reduced for the part-time employees with the exception of health insurance benefits.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — three (3) personal/emergency days
At the beginning of each school year, each employee shall be credited with three (3) personal/emergency days. Unused personal days shall be added to the employee's accumulated sick leave at the end of the school year.
Compensation
Prep Period Compensation — Teachers paid $20.00 for each prep period to cover absence of another teacher
Teachers will be paid $20.00 for each prep period they work to cover absence of another teacher.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board pays TRS contribution not to exceed 11.3%
Board will pay total TRS contribution, not to exceed 11.3% on behalf of each teacher for duration of contract.
Retirement
Retirement System — Teachers Retirement System of the State of Illinois
The Board shall recognize the service of full-time teachers who have rendered at least twenty (20) total years of teaching service with at least ten (10) years of creditable service to New Hope School immediately preceding retirement, and who are eligible to receive regular retirement pension benefits through the Teachers Retirement System of the State of Illinois.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Six lanes: Bachelor, Bachelor+8, Bachelor+16, Bachelor+24, Master, Master+16
2024-2025 salary schedule includes six education lanes: Bachelor, Bachelor+8, Bachelor+16, Bachelor+24, Master, Master+16 with corresponding salary values.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 29 salary steps from year 1 to year 29
2024-2025 salary schedule shows 29 years of experience steps (rows 1-29) with corresponding salaries by degree lane.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — thirteen (13) sick days
At the beginning of each school year, each employee shall be credited with thirteen (13) sick days, the unused portion of which shall accumulate from year to year and will not have a maximum accumulation.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — no maximum accumulation
At the beginning of each school year, each employee shall be credited with thirteen (13) sick days, the unused portion of which shall accumulate from year to year and will not have a maximum accumulation.
Compensation
Step Increase — Salary advancement by step and lane based on education and experience
Teachers shall be paid pursuant to salary schedules attached to contract. Salary schedules show advancement by years of experience (steps) and education level (lanes: Bachelor, Bachelor+8, Bachelor+16, Bachelor+24, Master, Master+16).
Other
Transportation Reimbursement — Current IRS mileage rate for required transportation in performance of duties
Teachers reimbursed at current standard Internal Revenue Service mileage rate for required transportation in performance of duties if providing own transportation. Excludes commute.