Other
Administration Rule Development Authority — Administration has right to develop rules and regulations for execution of documents, provided they are not inconsistent with State Code or Board policy
The Administration has the right to develop rules and regulations for the execution of the above documents, provided these rules and regulations are not inconsistent with State Code or Board policy
Evaluation
Appeal Panel Formation Timeline — Superintendent or designee will convene panel of qualified evaluators within five teacher workdays
Upon receipt of the appeal, the Superintendent or designee will inform the evaluator who issued the Unsatisfactory summative rating and convene the panel of qualified evaluators within five (5) teacher workdays
Evaluation
Appeals Process Total Timeline — Entire appeals process will take no more than twenty teacher workdays unless mutually agreed
The entire appeals process (from the day the appeals process is invoked until a final summative rating is established) will take no more than twenty (20) teacher workdays, unless mutually agreed upon between the Union and Administration
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Appeal of Board's decision by Union must be filed with American Arbitration Association within 30 days. Arbitrator's decision is final and binding.
Appeal of the Board's decision by the Union must be filed with the American Arbitration Association within thirty (30) days of the Step 4 Decision. The Arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding on the parties.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Reimbursement for medical care expenses maximum annual
Reimbursement for the amount of medical care expenses not covered by insurance or otherwise, as defined in Code Section 213, up to maximum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000).
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 4.0% plus $750 increase
2024-2025: 4.0% plus $750 increase over the previous year's base salary.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — CPI-U with a minimum of 3% and a maximum of 4% plus $750 increase
2025-2026: CPI-U with a minimum of 3% and a maximum of 4% increase plus $750 increase over the previous year's base salary.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — CPI-U with a minimum of 3% and a maximum of 4% plus $250 increase
2026-2027: CPI-U with a minimum of 3% and a maximum of 4% plus $250 increase over the previous year's base salary.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. on half days. Following the duty free lunch period and no sooner than 12:15 p.m., the afternoon session for teachers will begin.
Students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. on half days. Following the duty free lunch period and no sooner than 12:15 p.m., the afternoon session for teachers will begin. On these days, the time designated by the Superintendent shall be devoted to in-service, committee work and special meetings.
Other
Board Policy Supersession — This Contract is not to supersede Federal law, Illinois State Code or policies of the Board, not negotiated herein
This Contract is not to supersede in any way Federal law, Illinois State Code or policies of the Board, not negotiated herein
Other
Bulletin Board Designated — A bulletin board shall be designated for the Union by the Superintendent
A bulletin board shall be designated for the Union by the Superintendent. It shall be supervised by the Union, and all articles shall be taken down at the end of the school year
Other
Complaints Against Teachers Resolution — Complainant shall discuss matter first with teacher concerned, with intention of resolving any difference
If there is a complaint regarding a teacher made to a Board member or to an administrator by a parent, student, or teacher, the complaining party shall be instructed to discuss the matter first with the teacher concerned, with the intention of resolving any difference
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Normal full-time work hours for cooks and cafeteria employees
The normal full-time work hours for cooks and other cafeteria employees are six (6) hours including one paid fifteen (15) minute break. Additionally cooks and other cafeteria employees have an unpaid thirty (30) minute duty free lunch period.
Other
Contract Duration — July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028
This Contract shall be in effect as of July 1, 2024 and shall continue in full force and effect until June 30, 2028.
Other
Cope Deduction Frequency — Once from last paycheck in October
This contribution shall be deducted from the last paycheck in October and forwarded to the Union no more than ten (10) working days after the payday for which such deduction is made
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Group type dental insurance for part-time staff working 20+ hours per week
Educational support personnel must work twenty hours per week or more in order to receive group type hospitalization and group type dental insurance.
Other
Employee Input Committee — A committee designated by the Union may submit in writing educational and operational recommendations to the Superintendent
A committee designated by the Union, may submit in writing to the Superintendent for consideration, educational and operational recommendations
Other
Employment Application Non Prejudicial — Application with another prospective employer shall not prejudice applicant's status in present position
An application with another prospective employer shall not in any way prejudice such applicant's status in his/her present position
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Annual review; District Evaluation Committee meets annually
The District Evaluation Committee shall meet annually to review the current District Evaluation Plan and may submit any recommended changes to the Board and the Union by April 30 of each school year
Other
Freedom To Join Or Not Join Organizations — Employees shall be free to join or not join any organization representing District employees without interference or penalty
Employees and applicants shall not be encouraged to join or be discouraged from joining any organization representing District employees by Administrators or other representatives of the Board. Employees shall be free to join or not join any organization representing District employees without interference or penalty
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: informal conference, immediate supervisor level, superintendent level
A grievance shall first be discussed with the immediate supervisor by the grievant within ten (10) working days after the alleged grievance occurred. In the event the matter is not resolved informally, the problem may be lodged with the Immediate Supervisor. Within ten (10) working days after receiving the decision of the Immediate Supervisor, an appeal from the decision may be made to the Superintendent.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board contribution for family plan hospitalization 2024-2028
The Board of Education shall pay the following contributions to a group type hospitalization plan: 2024-2028 Family Plan 75%
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Wellness benefit of $250 for those not qualifying for District health insurance
Educational support personnel who do not qualify for District health insurance shall be granted a two hundred and fifty dollar ($250.00) wellness benefit which shall be paid pro-rata in the regular paychecks throughout the year.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Paid break allowed for Educational Support Staff
Educational Support Staff employees shall be allowed to take one fifteen (15) minute paid break during the school day, provided the break does not substantially interfere with the operations of the school or District.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Six percent (6%) increase for each lane advancement
Any teacher advancing from a Bachelor's Degree to Bachelor's + 15 shall receive a six percent (6%) increase, separate from any yearly salary increase.
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $65,440
Master's Degree: $65,440
Other
No Strike Clause — Union members shall not strike or engage in activities or slowdowns that disrupt normal school operations
The Union hereby agrees that its bargaining unit members shall render full and complete services in the school district and shall not strike or engage in or support any activity or slow down which would disrupt the normal operation of the schools
Other
Non Discrimination — Neither Union nor any Board officer or employee shall discriminate in violation of Federal or Illinois law
Neither the Union nor any officer or employee of the Board, in its recruitment programs, hiring practices, dismissal procedures, or any other relationship, shall discriminate against any person in violation of Federal or Illinois law
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium per full time employee
The Board shall pay the premium for term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) per full time employee.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — In the first year of employment, employees accrue two and a half (2.5) days per three calendar months
In the first year of employment, employees accrue two and a half (2.5) days per three calendar months to be used after accumulation.
Other
Policy Manual Provision — Board shall provide Union President with up-to-date copy of Policy Manual; copies of new policies shall be provided to Union President
The Board shall provide to the President of the Union an up-to-date copy of its Policy Manual. Copies of new policies adopted by the Board shall be provided to the Union President
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
Acceptance of the "Service Recognition Award" shall disqualify the person from applying the accumulated sick days toward service credit with the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.
Other
Rif — Seniority defined as length of continuous service as Board employee, excluding unpaid leaves of 90+ days unless job-related disability
Seniority shall be defined as the length of continuous service as an employee of the Board, including all paid leaves of absence, but excluding unpaid leaves of absence of ninety (90) or more consecutive employment days unless such leave of absence shall be due to a job-related disability or injury.
Other
Rif Recall Years — Educational Support Personnel divided into 8 categories with separate seniority tracking
All employees covered by this Agreement shall be divided into categories: (1) special education assistants (2) building custodians (3) cooks (4) other cafeteria (5) Secretaries (6) Receptionist/Public Relations (7) Health Staff (8) Instructional Assistants.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Five lanes: Bachelor's, Bachelor's+15, Master's, Master's+15, Master's+30
Bachelor's Degree: $55,203; Bachelor's + 15: $58,000; Master's Degree: $65,440; Master's + 15: $68,000; Master's + 30: $72,080
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Seven (7) years maximum experience factor
The District shall add an experience factor to any new hire at one percent (1%) a year for up to seven (7) years of relevant teaching experience in another school district.
Other
Service Recognition Award Annual Amount — $1,000 per year for each year of service for retiring staff member with 55+ age and 10+ years experience
an amount equal to one thousand dollars ($1000.00) per year for each year of service to District 71, and
Other
Service Recognition Award Sick Days — Percentage of accumulated sick days at full daily rate of pay not to exceed $30 per day
an amount equal to the percentage as determined from the table below of the accumulated sick days at the person's full daily rate of pay not to exceed $30.00 per day.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 10 days for 1-5 years of service; 15 days for 6-15 years; up to 25 days for over 15 years
Having completed 1-5 years of District Service as of July ....10 days; Having completed 6-15 years of District Service as of July ...15 days; Over 15 years of service........one day for each additional year of work to a maximum of twenty-five (25) vacation days
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — One hundred seventy (170) days
A teacher retiring at age fifty-five (55) or older shall receive thirty five dollars ($35.00) per day for each unused sick day above one hundred seventy (170).
Compensation
Step Increase — Salary reduction plan for dependent care assistance maximum annual
Reimbursement for dependent care assistance as defined in Code Section 129, up to a maximum of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), or two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) if a married participant files a separate return.
Other
Successor Negotiations Start Date — February 1, 2028
The Board and the Union agree to start negotiations not later than February 1, 2028 in accordance with the procedure set forth herein to secure a Successor Contract.
Retirement
Trs Tier — Tier 1 and Tier 2
A Tier 1 teacher submitting notice two years prior to retirement shall a six percent (6%) increase. A Tier 2 teacher in this scenario shall receive non-TRS creditable, post-retirement paycheck.
Other
Tuition Reimbursement 3 6 Years — 75% of tuition cost for courses for employees with 3-6 years employment
Three (3) to six (6) years inclusive, employment-seventy-five percent (75%) of the cost of the tuition per course;
Other
Tuition Reimbursement Max Annual — Maximum $1,000 per ESP employee per 12-month period
The Board compensation shall be to a maximum of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per ESP employee per 12-month period from September 1 through August 31.
Other
Tuition Reimbursement Max Total — Maximum $15,000 total tuition reimbursement compensation for all teachers and support staff in a given school year
The Board total tuition reimbursement compensation for all teachers and support staff in a given school year will be to a maximum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) total.
Other
Tuition Reimbursement Over 6 Years — 100% of tuition cost for courses for employees with over 6 years employment
Over six (6) years employment-one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of the tuition per course;
Other
Union Bulletins Distribution — Union may distribute bulletins and newsletters in employees' and administrators' personnel mail boxes and through email
The Union may distribute its bulletins and newsletters in the employees' and administrators' personnel mail boxes and through email, providing that each bulletin and newsletter be under the heading of the Union
Other
Union Collective Activities Restriction — Union shall not engage in collective activities during school hours, excluding lunch time elections
The Union shall not engage in collective activities during school hours, excluding lunch time elections
Other
Union Dues Deduction Frequency — Twice per month from October through May
The Board, upon the receipt of a written authorization from an employee and/or the Union, shall deduct twice a month from October through May the employee's Union dues from his/her pay
Other
Union Dues Remittance Timeline — No more than ten working days after payday
remit such deduction to the Union no more than ten (10) working days after the payday for which the deduction is made
Other
Union Facility Use — Union and duly authorized representatives shall have privilege of using school premises for meetings and use of school office and reproduction equipment normally available to employees
The Union and its duly authorized representatives shall have the privilege of using the school premises for meetings and the use of school office and reproduction equipment normally available to employees at such time and place as the Administration deems reasonable
Other
Union Recognition — Niles Council of Teachers and Support Staff Local 1274, IFT/AFT, AFL-CIO recognized as exclusive bargaining agent
The Board recognizes the Union, an affiliate of Local 1274, IFT/AFT, AFL-CIO, as the exclusive bargaining agent with respect to wages, hours, terms and conditions of employment
Other
Union Views Not Discussed With Students — Union's views on Administrator-employee or Board-employee relationships shall not be discussed in presence of students
The Union's views on matters relating to Administrator-employee or Board-employee relationships shall not be discussed in the presence of students
Evaluation
Unsatisfactory Rating Appeal Timeline — Teacher must submit notice of appeal within five teacher workdays after receipt of Unsatisfactory summative rating
The teacher's written notice of appeal must be submitted within five (5) teacher workdays after the receipt of the Unsatisfactory summative rating and submitted on a form provided by the Superintendent
Insurance
Vision Coverage — Board shall establish insurance committee to analyze costs and determine best policy
The Board of Education will establish an insurance committee, equally comprised of administrators and union members, to analyze the insurance costs imposed upon the District.