Grievance
Arbitration Binding — true
The decision and award of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding on the Employer and the Union.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Starting hourly wage for new hires in 2023-2024 school year: $14.50 per hour
For new hires, starting with the 2023-2024 school year, all paraprofessionals and secretaries will be placed on the following salary schedule: 2023-2024: $14.50 per hour
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — For current employees hired before July 1, 2023 (excluding those with 9 years experience): 8% salary increase for 2023-2024
Everyone already over the minimum will get an 8% salary increase. However, any current employees that have nine (9) years of experience in the district at the time of signing this Collective Bargaining Agreement, then their hourly pay will start at $16.00
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 3% wage increase for all paraprofessionals and secretaries in 2024-2025
Hereinafter, all paraprofessionals and secretaries will receive the following wage increases: 2024-2025: 3% of their hourly wage
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 3% wage increase for all paraprofessionals and secretaries in 2025-2026
2025-2026: 3% of their hourly wage
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 3 days of paid leave for death of immediate family member
All bargaining unit Employees shall receive up to three (3) days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Number of workdays per school year shall not exceed 180 days unless otherwise approved
The number of workdays per school year shall not exceed 180 days unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent or the Board of Education.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Step 1 (Supervisor), Step 2 (Superintendent), Step 3 (Board), Step 4 (Arbitration)
Step 1...Step 2...Step 3...Step 4: If not satisfied with the decision of the Superintendent or designee in Step 2, the Union may submit the Grievance to final and binding Arbitration.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Employer will pay for single coverage of health insurance up to $20 per month over the previous year's monthly premium
The Board will pay for the cost of single coverage of health insurance up to $20 per month over the previous year's monthly premium.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 2 personal days per year for all bargaining unit employees
All bargaining unit Employees shall receive two (2) personal days per year.
Retirement
Retirement System — IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
The Employer shall participate in the IMRF for all employees covered under this agreement who meet the eligibility to participate in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Employees on layoff status may be recalled within one calendar year if position becomes available in their classification
✓
If the School District has any vacancies for the following school term or within one (1) calendar year from the beginning of the following school term, the position thereby becoming available within the specific classification shall be tendered to the Employee so removed or dismissed
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 10 sick days per year for eligible employees; prorated for part-time employees
All employees who are eligible to participate in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund...shall be granted sick leave of 10 (ten) days per year; prorated for part-time employees or those hired after July1 and before June 30.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Sick leave may accrue to a maximum of 240 days
Sick leave may accrue to a total of two hundred and forty (240) days.