Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association
American Arbitration Association shall act as administrator of proceedings; arbitrator has no power to alter terms of Agreement
Other
Art Club Enrollment — minimum 12 / maximum 20 (grades 5-8)
Enrollment: minimum 12 / maximum 20 (grades 5-8)
Other
Art Club Sessions — Two 8-week sessions
Two (2) 8-week sessions Session 1 – Week of January 19, 2026 through March 13, 2026 Session 2 – Week of April 6, 2026 through May 29, 2026
Other
Art Club Stipend — $873 per session
Stipend Amount = $873 for each session. Two (2) 8-week sessions.
Leave
Assignment Change Limitation — If a change in assignment is presented to the bargaining unit member as a change only for a specific, limited period of time, this time limitation shall be stated in writing when the bargaining unit member receives their notice of assignment
If a change in assignment is presented to the bargaining unit member as a change only for a specific, limited period of time, this time limitation shall be stated in writing when the bargaining unit member receives their notice of assignment.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA maximum salary Step 10
Step 10 BA: $59,500
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BA minimum salary Step 1
Step 1 BA: $55,000
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Retirement incentive members receive 6% increase on prior year creditable earnings
In each year that benefits are received under this retirement incentive, the bargaining unit member shall not be paid in accordance with the salary and extra duty sections of this CBA, and, in lieu thereof, shall receive an increase of 6% in creditable earnings over the prior year's total TRS creditable earnings.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 3.25% increase if base salary was $100,000 or less, or 2.9% increase if $100,001 or more
For the 2026-2027 school year, bargaining unit members shall receive a 3.25% increase over their 2025-2026 base salary if the base salary was $100,000 or less, or 2.9% increase over their 2025-2026 base salary if the salary was $100,001 or more
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 3.25% increase if base salary was $100,000 or less, or 2.5% increase if $100,001 or more
For the 2027-2028 school year bargaining unit members shall receive 3.25% increase over their 2026-2027 base salary if the base salary was $100,000 or less, or 2.5% increase over their 2026-2027 base salary if the salary was $100,001 or more
Leave
Bereavement Days — One sick leave day may be used by employees for attending funeral or bereavement of other close family members and close friends at approval of Superintendent
At the approval of the Superintendent, one (1) sick leave day may be used by employees for attending the funeral or bereavement of other close family members and close friends not within the definition of 'immediate family' in Section 5/24-6 of the Illinois School Code
Other
Class Size Maximum — When a class size exceeds 25 students, a representative from the Association and the teacher will meet with the Principal of the building involved, the Superintendent and the Board President (or designee) to discuss the needs of the class, the teacher and the District, and to consider options available to address those needs
When a class size exceeds 25 students, a representative from the Association and the teacher will meet with the Principal, Superintendent and Board President to discuss the needs of the class and consider options available.
Compensation
Classroom Supply Allowance — Each bargaining unit member teacher shall receive an allotment of $500 for classroom supplies, pre-approved University/College coursework, professional development outside of the school day, professional development during the school day and sub payment for such activities if required for the bargaining unit member
Each bargaining unit member teacher shall receive an allotment of $500 for classroom supplies, pre-approved University/College coursework, professional development outside of the school day, professional development during the school day and sub payment.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Regular teacher workday of 440 minutes including duty-free lunch period
The regular teacher workday, unless otherwise agreed to, will be 440 minutes including a duty-free lunch period. However, it is understood that the actual arrival and departure times for bargaining unit members will be such as to allow sufficient time for the bargaining unit members' professional responsibilities.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board contributes up to $37.50 per month toward group dental plan
For each full-time bargaining unit member who desires to participate, the Board shall contribute an amount each month toward a group dental plan for coverage in the up to $37.50 per month
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Non-tenured staff minimum three observations per year; tenured staff minimum two observations in evaluation cycle
For each non-tenured bargaining unit member, a minimum of three observations shall be required each school year, of which two must be formal observations.
Other
Evening Meeting Requirement — Three required evening events annually without release time or evening meeting pay
Each bargaining unit member will be required to attend three (3) events without earning release time or evening meeting pay. The three (3) required attendance events shall be: 1) Curriculum Night/Preschool/Kindergarten Night and Supply Drop off 2) A community-based evening.
Other
Extra Curriculars Application Deadline — Beginning 2026-2027 school year, all extra duty positions available annually with list shared via email in April; applications due within 5 school days
Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, all extra duty positions will be available annually. A list of all extra duty positions will be shared via email with the teachers in April for the following school year. Interested bargaining unit members will need to apply for the position within five (5) school days of the posting.
Other
Extra Curriculars Duty Pay — Board will pay bargaining unit members for extra-duty and extra-curricular assignments; list in Appendix B; cancelled activities result in no payment
The Board will pay bargaining unit members for extra-duty and extra-curricular assignments that bargaining unit members perform. A list of said assignments and rates is included in this contract in Appendix B.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — A grievance is defined as any claim by the Association or by an affected bargaining unit member that there has been a violation or misapplication of the terms or conditions of this Agreement
A grievance is defined as any claim by the Association or by an affected bargaining unit member that there has been a violation or misapplication of the terms or conditions of this Agreement.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board contributes up to $905 per month toward group health plan for 2025-2026
For each full-time bargaining unit member who desires to participate, the Board shall contribute the following amounts each month toward a group health plan for coverage. 2025-2026 school year = up to $905 per month
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Bargaining unit members may receive additional salary for completing pre-approved graduate classes
In addition to their base salary, bargaining unit members shall be entitled to receive additional salary for completing pre-approved graduate classes described in Section 26. Such additional salary shall be paid in the amounts and the qualifying intervals set forth below
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — MA+45 maximum salary Step 10
Step 10 MA+45: $75,200
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MA minimum salary Step 1
Step 1 MA: $59,300
Other
Mandatory Training Deadline — Teachers must complete all Federal, State and Local mandated trainings by September 15
Teachers will complete all Federal, State and Local mandated trainings by September 15. The training coursework will be shared with the bargaining unit members by July 8 or within 5 days after ISBE releases the approved list, whichever is later.
Other
No Strike Clause — No strike, withholding of services, or refusal to render full services
Association agrees that there will be no strike, withholding of services or other refusal to render full and complete services
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — One Hundred and Eighty Dollars ($180) lump-sum per year of service
the Board will pay the Bargaining Unit Member a post-retirement, lump-sum payment equal to One Hundred and Eighty Dollars ($180) for each year of service in the District.
Compensation
Optional Planning Day Hourly Rate — An optional bargaining unit member planning day will be offered to every bargaining unit member in order to prepare for the school year, directly preceding the first scheduled Institute Day of each school year. The optional bargaining unit member planning day shall be compensated, up to five (5) hours (not including a duty free lunch) at the hourly rate as described in Appendix B
An optional bargaining unit member planning day will be offered up to five (5) hours (not including a duty free lunch) at the hourly rate as described in Appendix B. On this day two (2) hours shall be dedicated to State and Federal Mandated trainings.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Personal leave may be used on three consecutive days; may be used in half-day increments
At the approval of the Superintendent, whose decision shall be final, personal leave may be granted the day immediately preceding or the day following a school vacation or holiday and may be used on three consecutive days.
Other
Retirement Eligibility Age — Age 60 or 35 years of creditable service
The Bargaining Unit Member must reach the age of sixty (60) years or have at least thirty-five (35) years of creditable service in the Illinois Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
Other
Retirement Eligibility District Service — At least fifteen (15) years of continuous, full-time service with the District
The Bargaining Unit Member must have at lest fifteen (15) years of continuous, full-time service with the District; and
Other
Retirement Notice Deadline — Not later than sixty (60) days after approval of MOA
Not later than sixty (60) days after the approval of this MOA by the Board, the Bargaining Unit Member must submit an unconditional and irrevocable notice of intent to retire
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Retirement incentive benefits based on creditable earnings increases capped at 6%
The compensation increases of such bargaining unit members shall be capped at 6% over the prior year's total creditable earnings. Creditable earnings increases provided for under this Article are conditional on the bargaining unit member satisfactorily performing all required duties.
Retirement
Retirement System — Teachers' Retirement System
A voluntary retirement incentive program will be available to bargaining unit members who meet the following eligibility requirements: have reached or who will reach the age of sixty (60) or who have at least thirty-five (35) years of creditable service in the Teachers' Retirement System
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 7 salary lanes: BA, BA+15, MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45
Columns: BA, BA+15, MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 10 salary steps
Salary schedule shows steps 1-10
Other
Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan — Board contributes $250.00 annually to Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan per bargaining unit member
The Board shall contribute $250.00 annually to a Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan for each bargaining unit member.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Minimum sick leave per Illinois School Code
Sick leave shall be interpreted to mean personal illness (includes physician's appointment), mental or behavioral health complications, quarantine at home, serious illness or death in the immediate family or household, or birth, adoption, or placement for adoption.
Leave
Sick Leave Bank Contribution — Two (2) sick days deposited in Sick Leave Bank
deduce from my accumulated sick leave, two (2) sick days which shall be deposited in the Norridge District 80 Sick Leave Bank.
Leave
Sick Leave Bank Eligibility — Minimum fourteen (14) sick leave days carried forward
Eligibility to join: All bargaining unit members who carry forward at least fourteen (14) sick leave days from the prior school year shall be eligible to join the Bank during the month of September
Leave
Sick Leave Bank Minimum Balance — Minimum balance of 100 days
each time the Sick Leave Bank balance falls below 100 days; the Committee will inform participants of the need to donate enough days to bring the balance in the bank to at least 100 days.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Unlimited accumulation; enforced by Illinois School Code
The Illinois School Code requires teachers to keep accurate attendance records and other student-related records. Bargaining unit members are to keep records current, accurate, clear, and relevant.
Compensation
Step Increase — Automatic step advancement within salary lane
Bargaining unit members advance automatically through salary steps annually until reaching top step
Workday
Travel Between Schools — Bargaining unit members whose assignments require them to travel from one school to another during the regular school day shall be permitted fifteen (15) minutes to do so, and this fifteen (15) minutes shall not be counted toward these bargaining unit members' duty free lunches or preparation time
Bargaining unit members whose assignments require them to travel from one school to another during the regular school day shall be permitted fifteen (15) minutes to do so, and this shall not be counted toward duty free lunches or preparation time.
Other
Vacancy Posting Period — Vacancies shall be posted for at least five (5) working days. No vacancies will be filled on a permanent basis until all bargaining unit members who have applied within the five (5) working days and are qualified to fill the vacancy under the Illinois School Code have received an interview for the vacancy and the posting has been completed
Vacancies shall be posted for at least five (5) working days. No vacancies will be filled on a permanent basis until all bargaining unit members who have applied within the five (5) working days and are qualified to fill the vacancy have received an interview.
Insurance
Vision Coverage — Board contributes up to $6.00 per month toward group vision plan
For each full-time bargaining unit member who desires to participate, the Board shall contribute an amount each month toward a group vision plan for coverage up to $6.00 per month
Leave
Voluntary Transfer Prep Time — Bargaining unit members who are involuntarily transferred after May 1st, will be entitled to be paid for up to six (6) hours of time to prepare for their new assignment
Bargaining unit members who are involuntarily transferred after May 1st, will be entitled to be paid for up to six (6) hours of time to prepare for their new assignment. Hours must be outside of the teacher work day.