Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association
The demand shall be submitted to the American Arbitration Association, which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings according to the Voluntary Labor Relations Rules.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Bachelor's degree maximum salary 2023-24
NSH 2023-2024 Certified Salary Schedule, YRS EXP 28, BS column: 58996
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Employee salary schedule according to Appendix-A
The Employee salary schedule shall be according to Appendix-A, which is attached to, and part of, this agreement.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 2024-25 salary increase from 2023-24 base
Comparing 2024-25 (page 20) to 2023-24 (page 18): BA min 39516 vs 37996 = 3.99% increase
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2025-26 salary increase from 2024-25 base
Comparing 2025-26 (page 22) to 2024-25 (page 20): BA min 40899 vs 39516 = 3.49% increase
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 2026-27 salary increase from 2025-26 base
Comparing 2026-27 (page 24) to 2025-26 (page 22): BA min 42126 vs 40899 = 2.99% increase
Leave
Bereavement Days — Not explicitly stated; covered under sick leave provisions per School Code
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Employee work year shall be no more than 180 days
The employee work year shall be no more than 180 days.
Other
Contract Duration — Agreement effective immediately and continues until June 30, 2027
ARTICLE XVIII, DURATION OF AGREEMENT: This Agreement shall be effective immediately and will continue in effect until June 30, 2027.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenured teachers with excellent/proficient rating evaluated once every two years
Tenured teachers who receive either an excellent or proficient performance evaluation rating in his or her last evaluation shall receive a performance evaluation once every two years.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: Step 1 (supervisor), Step 2 (Superintendent), Step 3 (arbitration)
Step 1 - The grievant shall present the grievance in writing within ninety (90) days...within seven (7) days. Step 2 - the Association may refer the grievance to the Superintendent...within seven (7) days. Step 3 - the Association may submit the grievance to arbitration.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board will pay regular salary on jury duty or subpoenaed administrative panels; wages reimbursed to district
The Board shall pay the regular salary to employees on jury duty or subpoenaed to appear before legal and administrative panels as witnesses, but wages received for these duties shall be reimbursed to the district.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. unless early dismissal declared; Fridays end 20 minutes after dismissal
The employee work day shall be 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. unless early dismissal is declared by the Superintendent/Principal. On Fridays, days preceding holidays and vacations, the work day shall end 20 minutes after dismissal.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — Master's degree maximum salary 2023-24
NSH 2023-2024 Certified Salary Schedule, YRS EXP 28, MS column: 67798
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — Master's degree minimum salary 2023-24
NSH 2023-2024 Certified Salary Schedule, YRS EXP 0, MS column: 40696
Other
Master Teacher Certificate Stipend — One-time stipend of $3,000 for teacher earning Master Teacher Certificate
In addition, a maximum of one teacher per year, based on seniority in the District, who earns the Master Teacher Certificate will receive a one-time stipend of $3,000.
Other
Master Teacher Certificate Tuition Reimbursement — Tuition reimbursement up to $1,500 for Master Teacher Certificate, one teacher per year by seniority
As a means to encourage teachers to pursue the Master Teacher Certificate...the District will reimburse tuition one time, up to a maximum of $1,500, for a maximum of one teacher per year based on seniority in the District.
Retirement
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — $1500 added to salary for 15-19 years service
A Teacher Aide who has provided fifteen (15) years to nineteen (19) years of full-time service in the district will have $1500 added to his/her salary to be split over the last two (2) years of employment prior to retirement.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Three (3) days per school year with full pay for personal business
The Board will grant three (3) days per school year with full pay for personal business. Any days or half days not used during the year will be added to the accumulative sick leave of the employee.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Pre-retirement benefit option for teachers with at least 20 years creditable TRS service and age 55+
Certified employees, who have attained at least 20 years of creditable TRS service and will be at least 55 by December 31 of the calendar year in which their effective date of retirement occurs, may be eligible for a retirement bonus.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers Retirement System)
Upon retirement accumulated sick leave shall be calculated as follows: An employee may designate accumulated sick leave toward creditable service in the Illinois Teacher Retirement System.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Salary lanes: BS, BS+TR, BS+12, BS+24, MS, MS+15, MS+30
NSH 2023-2024 schedule shows lanes: BS +STEP +TR BS+12 +TR BS+24 +TR MS +TR MS+15 +TR MS+30 +TR
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Salary schedule with 31 experience steps (0-30 YRS)
2026-2027 Certified Aide Schedule shows YRS from 0 to 30, providing 31 total salary steps.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Fifteen (15) days sick leave at full pay for 9-month employees
The Board will grant: fifteen (15) days sick leave at full pay at the beginning of each school year to 9-month employees, sixteen (16) days sick leave to 10-month employees, and seventeen (17) days to 11 and 12-month employees.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Unused sick leave accumulates; employee may use sick leave for mental health illness per School Code 105 ILCS 5/24-6
If an employee has not used the full amount of the annual leave allowed at the end of the year, the unused amount shall accumulate. Employees may use sick leave for the reasons stated in the School Code, 105 ILCS 5/24-6.
Compensation
Step Increase — Incentive pay based on attendance: 180 days = $500 (Certified) / $450 (ESP); declining with attendance
The Board shall continue to provide incentive pay according to the following: Attendance Days Certified ESP 180 500.00 450.00 179 450.00 400.00 178 350.00 300.00 177 250.00 225.00 176 200.00 150.00