Workday
Appointment Absence Limit — Doctor appointments and matters of necessity cannot exceed 2 clock hours or 2 class periods without charge
An employee may schedule doctor appointments and other matters of necessity during the work day and not be charged leave under the following conditions: The absence cannot exceed two (2) clock hours or two (2) class periods.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration available at Step III
If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step II, the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration
Compensation
Assignment Change Notice — All teachers given notice of any change in tentative assignments at least 30 days prior to first school day
All teachers will be given notice of any change in their tentative assignments at least thirty (30) days prior to the first school day.
Other
Association Days Ief — Two employees allowed 2 days each to attend IEA Convention; Board provides substitute. 8 additional Association days/year if Association pays substitute
Two employees will be allowed two days each to attend the IEA Convention and the Board will provide the substitute. An additional eight (8) Association days per year will be allowed for Association business provided the Association pays for the substitute.
Leave
Attendance Incentive Half Day — Attendance incentive pay of $300 for half day or less absent
Attendance pay for non-use of sick leave shall be established for employees at the following rates: 0.5 days absent $300
Leave
Attendance Incentive One Day — Attendance incentive pay of $200 for one day absent
Attendance pay for non-use of sick leave shall be established for employees at the following rates: 1 day absent $200
Leave
Attendance Incentive Perfect — Perfect attendance incentive pay of $400
Attendance pay for non-use of sick leave shall be established for employees at the following rates: 0 days absent $400
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $70,341
2024-2025 salary schedule, Years 35, BS column shows $70,341 as maximum BA salary
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $41,800
2024-2025 salary schedule, Years 0, BS column shows $41,800 as base salary
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Advance three steps on relevant salary schedule during 2024-2025 school year
Teachers employed in District who wish to participate may advance three steps on the relevant salary schedule during the 2024-2025 school year.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 2 days of sick leave per year for bereavement of friends or relatives outside immediate family
The employee may use up to two days of sick leave per year for bereavement of friends or relatives outside of the immediate family as defined above if approved by Unit District Superintendent.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Included in individual group health insurance policy
The Employer shall pay 100% of each eligible bargaining unit members individual group health insurance policy (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
Workday
Employee Arrival Time — Each employee shall be in building no later than 7:40 AM
Each employee shall be in his/her building no later than 7:40 AM. The employee's workday shall end when he/she feels that his/her professional obligations have been met but no earlier than 3:10 PM.
Workday
Employee Departure Time — Workday shall end no earlier than 3:10 PM
The employee's workday shall end when he/she feels that his/her professional obligations have been met but no earlier than 3:10 PM.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employer pays 1/2 of 1% health insurance contribution (THIS)
The employer shall pay the bargaining unit members' 1/2 of 1% health insurance contribution to (THIS) on behalf of each bargaining unit member. If the amount goes above 1%, the District will only pay the 1/2 of 1% and it will be the responsibility of the bargaining unit member to pay above the amount.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Evaluation process will be reviewed biennially by joint committee of Association President and administration
The evaluation process will be reviewed biennially by the joint committee of Association President and the administration.
Leave
Fmla Leave Available — FMLA leave up to 12 work weeks per rolling year guaranteed by federal Family and Medical Leave Act
Eligible employees may use unpaid family and medical leave (FMLA leave), guaranteed by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, for up to a combined total of 12 work weeks per rolling year.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: Step I with supervisor, Step II with superintendent, Step III arbitration
STEP I – The grievant may present the grievance in writing to the immediately involved supervisor. STEP II – If the grievance is not resolved at Step I, then the Association may refer the grievance to the superintendent. STEP III – If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step II, the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration
Insurance
Health Insurance Unpaid Leave — Health insurance benefits while on unpaid leave outside of FMLA will be at employee's expense
Health insurance benefits while on an unpaid leave of absence, outside of FMLA, will be at the employee's expense.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Employer pays 100% of individual group health insurance policy up to maximum rate of $800 for school year 2024-25
The Employer shall pay 100% of each eligible bargaining unit members individual group health insurance policy (Medical, Dental, and Vision) up to a maximum rate of $800.00 for school year 2024-25
Compensation
Internal Transfer Interview — Qualified employees can request interview during 5-day posting period; interview prior to posting completion
Any employee who has applied for a vacancy and is qualified for the position may request in writing an interview by filing said request during the five (5) days of the posting. The interview shall be conducted prior to the completion of the posting unless the time limit is mutually waived.
Leave
Jury Duty Paid — Full salary less jury duty pay, not including per diem allowances. No loss of benefits.
Any Employee called for jury duty during working hours shall be paid his/her full salary less jury duty pay not including per diem allowances. The employee shall suffer no loss of benefits.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Teachers may advance horizontally (change lines) on the salary schedule by presenting official transcript
Bargaining unit members may advance horizontally (change lines) on the salary schedule by presenting the district superintendent an official transcript on or before January 12th and September 12th of the current school year with pay increases effective the next pay day.
Leave
Leave Seniority Requirement — Year's seniority granted if teacher works at least 120 full-time equivalent days during school year
Employees on leave will retain seniority. A year's seniority will be granted if the teacher works at least 120 full-time equivalent days during the school year.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $74,474
2024-2025 salary schedule, Years 35, MS column shows $74,474 as maximum MA salary
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $44,256
2024-2025 salary schedule, Years 0, MS column shows $44,256 as base salary for MA
Other
No Strike Clause — Employees agree not to strike or engage in concerted refusal of services
During the term of this Agreement, employees represented by the Association agree not to strike, or engage in or support the concerted refusal to render services
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — One-time hiring bonus up to five thousand dollars
Board may, in its discretion, pay a one-time hiring bonus of up to five thousand dollars ($5000.00) to assist in employing a qualified applicant. Teachers accepting bonus must commit to three (3) years minimum teaching in District.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 3 personal/emergency days annually, accumulative to maximum of 4 days
At the beginning of each school year each employee shall be credited with three (3) personal/emergency days, accumulative to a maximum of four (4) days, including annual entitlement.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — 9.4%
Section 11.5 references 'the cost than the costs generated by this Section' relative to TRS employer contributions and employee earnings
Retirement
Retirement System — Teacher Retirement System (TRS) of the State of Illinois
The Board shall recognize the service of any full-time teacher who is eligible to receive regular retirement pension benefits, through the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) of the State of Illinois.
Leave
Return Intent Deadline — Employee shall inform Superintendent of intent to return by December 1 or April 1 for leaves scheduled to end with following semester
The employee shall inform the Superintendent of his/her intent to return for the following year by December 1 or April 1 for leaves scheduled to end with the following semester.
Leave
Return Position Guarantee — Teacher shall be returned to former position if position still exists, or to a comparable position
The teacher shall be returned to his/her former position, if the position still exists, or to a comparable position.
Leave
Salary Advance Requirement — Employees will not advance on salary schedule unless working at least 120 full-time equivalent days in school year
Employees will not advance on the salary schedule unless working at least 120 full-time equivalent days in any given school year in which the leave is effective.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — BS, BS+15, MS, MS+15, MS+24
Salary schedule includes five lanes: BS, BS+15, MS, MS+15, MS+24
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Multiple steps referenced on salary schedule
Bargaining unit members shall have the right to choose whether they are paid on a nine (9) or twelve (12) month basis except for provision as stated in Article XI.
Leave
Short Leave No Board Approval — Leaves of less than 6 weeks do not require Board approval or 60 days notice if acceptable to administration
Leaves of less than six (6) weeks, if acceptable to and approved by the administration, will not require Board approval or sixty (60) days notice.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 12 days of sick leave credited at beginning of each school year
At the beginning of each school year, each employee shall be credited with twelve (12) days of sick leave, the unused portion of which shall accumulate from year to year to three hundred – forty (340) days maximum.
Leave
Sick Leave Definition — Personal illness, mental or behavioral health complications, quarantine at home, serious illness or death in immediate family or household
Sick leave shall be interpreted to mean personal illness, mental or behavioral health complications, quarantine at home, or serious illness or death in the immediate family or household.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Maximum accumulated sick leave of 340 days; employees with 60+ days receive 14 days/year
Those employees with a minimum of sixty (60) days shall be given fourteen (14) days each year. Once an employee has accumulated sufficient days to gain the additional leave days, said employee will not drop to a lower level.
Workday
Staff Meeting Extensions — District may extend work day up to half hour before/after school for staff meetings up to 15 times per school year
The district administration may extend the work day for a half hour before or after school for staff meetings up to fifteen (15) times per school year. Such extensions do not apply to institute days.
Compensation
Step Increase — One experience step annually
All new teachers, both full-time and part-time, to the District shall receive one (1) experience step for each full year of previous Illinois public school teaching experience or such other experience as Board policy determines.
Compensation
Travel Reimbursement Rate — Teachers assigned to multiple buildings reimbursed at state rate verified by Central Management Services on or before August 15, paid at end of school year
Teachers who are assigned to teach in separate buildings within the District and who are required to use their personal vehicles for transportation between these separate buildings shall be reimbursed by the District at the State rate as verified by Central Management Services on or before August 15 of each year.
Compensation
Traveling Teacher Schedule — Schedules for teachers assigned to multiple buildings arranged so travel time does not infringe upon lunch or preparation period
Teachers who are assigned to more than one building within the District shall have their schedules arranged so that travel time between such buildings does not infringe upon the traveling teacher's lunch period or preparation period.
Leave
Unpaid Leave Advance Notice — Written requests for unpaid leaves of absence should be made at least 60 days in advance, except in emergencies
Written requests for leaves of absence without pay should be made at least sixty (60) days in advance, except in cases of emergency.
Compensation
Vacancy Posting Period — No permanent position filled until vacancy posted for 5 days
No position will be filled on a permanent basis until the vacancy has been posted for five (5) days. Application for transfer to a vacancy by an employee currently employed shall be given due consideration by the Board.
Insurance
Vision Coverage — Included in individual group health insurance policy
The Employer shall pay 100% of each eligible bargaining unit members individual group health insurance policy (Medical, Dental, and Vision)