Other
Academic Censorship Review Process — Criticism of teacher performance submitted to Superintendent in writing by resident. Teacher receives copy without names/signatures. Teacher selects 3 of 6 committee members; administration selects remaining. Committee reviews and submits findings. Teacher may request Union representation and appear before committee.
The teacher involved shall have an opportunity to select three (3) members of a six (6) member committee, all employed by the District. The administration shall select the remaining members. The committee shall be subject to reporting deadlines as determined by the Board.
Other
Academic Freedom Materials — Teachers have right to use learning materials and structure activities within planned instructional program per best professional judgment and scholarly objectivity. Teacher must notify Superintendent of anticipated controversial course coverage units and secure approval.
Teachers have the right to use learning materials and to structure learning activities within the planned instructional program, as determined by normal administrative procedures, according to their best professional judgment, recognizing their responsibility to intellectual integrity and scholarly objectivity.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available as fifth step
If the grievance is not resolved satisfactorily to the Union within five (5) days after consideration by the Board, there shall be available a fifth step of impartial arbitration. The decision of the Arbitrator shall be binding.
Other
Assault Injury Salary Continuation — Employee absent from assault/battery injury continues regular salary for 45 school days plus accumulated sick leave if needed. Salary reduced by Workmen's Compensation and/or Teacher Pension payments.
he shall continue to receive his regular salary for a period of time equal to 45 school days plus a number of school days equal to his accumulated sick leave days, if needed. Such absence shall not be charged to his annual sick leave.
Other
Assignment Modification Restriction — Administration will not modify or change teaching assignment after initial notification unless necessitated by staff, enrollment, or conditions changes. Teacher informed as soon as reasonably possible and agreement sought.
The administration will not modify or change the teaching assignment given to a teacher after the initial notification unless such change may be necessitated by staff, enrollment, or other changes in conditions prevailing at the time of initial notification.
Other
Athletic Event Retention Threshold — Regularly Scheduled Athletic Events: For job roles with 7+ assignments in season, event worker loses retention rights if not working at least 80% of assignments. For 6 or fewer assignments, worker loses rights if not working at least 50%.
For job roles that have seven (7) or more assignments within a season, an event worker may lose his/her retention rights if the worker does not work at least 80% of those job role assignments. For job roles that have six (6) or less assignments, an event worker may lose his/her retention rights if the worker does not work at least 50% of those job role assignments.
Other
Athletic Event Seniority Selection — Athletic event workers selected by experience in job role over most recent two-year period. Building seniority secondary factor when more than one equally experienced and qualified individual applied.
The most senior event worker for the job role will be assigned. Event worker job role seniority is determined by the number of events worked in that job role in that sport over the most recent two-year period.
Other
Athletic Job Role Changes — Administration reserves right to determine specific job roles and number of workers needed for each athletic event. These needs may change year to year and during season. Administration can change job role description at season beginning with reasonable training provided.
The administration reserves the right to determine the specific number as well as the expectations of job roles (i.e., scorer, supervision, etc.) that are required for each athletic event. These needs may change from year to year and/or during a season.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Advanced degree compensation: BA+15 attains Bachelor's Degree+15: $3,500 added to salary
When a teacher in the BA+15 Educational Category attains a Bachelor's Degree+15, $3,500 will be added to the teacher's salary and then compounded in their salary moving forward.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — CPI + 1.25% for Group A; 5.00% for Group B; 4.50% for Group C; CPI + 0.5% for Group D
Teacher base salaries will grow annually over the previous year's salary as delineated below. If in any year the CPI falls below 2.0%, a CPI value of 2.0% will be applied. If in any year the CPI elevates above 2.7%, a CPI value of 2.7% will be applied.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Group B: 5.00% 2021-2022 through 2025-2026
Group B: 5.00% for 2021-2022 through 2025-2026
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — CPI+1.25% for Group A years 2021-2022 through 2025-2026
Teacher base salaries will grow annually over previous year's salary. CPI refers to Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers. If CPI falls below 2.0%, a 2.0% CPI value will be applied.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr5 — CPI + 1.25% for Group A; 5.00% for Group B; 4.50% for Group C; CPI + 0.5% for Group D (2025-2026)
2025-2026 school year: Group A CPI+1.25%, Group B 5.00%, Group C 4.50%, Group D CPI+0.5%
Leave
Bereavement Days — Paid holiday list includes 13 paid holidays when they occur Monday-Friday
The following holidays are provided at full pay for all regularly employed support staff employees whenever the holiday occurs Monday through Friday during the employee's regular work year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday or President's Day, Pulaski's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas.
Other
Bereavement Leave Implicit — Sick leave shall be interpreted to include death in the immediate family or household
Sick leave will be interpreted to mean personal illness, quarantine at home, serious illness or death in the immediate family or household.
Other
Cba Effective Dates — 2021-2022 through 2025-2026 school years; effective first day of 2021-2022 through 12:00 a.m. preceding first day of 2026-2027
This Agreement shall be effective as of the first day of 2021-2022 school year and remain in full force and effect until 12:00 o'clock a.m. (midnight) on the day preceding the first day of 2026-2027.
Leave
Childbirth Leave Length — 1 full school semester or year plus fraction, up to maximum of 2 full school years plus fraction
Childbirth leave will be 1 full school semester or year plus the fraction of any school semester during which the leave may commence. No childbirth leave shall exceed 2 full school years, plus the fraction of any school year.
Leave
Childbirth Leave Paid Sick — Up to 45 days of paid sick leave may be taken without doctor's note during childbirth leave
Up to 45 days of paid sick leave may be taken without a doctor's note. The employee must provide a signed doctor's note for any additional time to be considered paid sick leave.
Other
Class Size Notification — In the event a teacher's class section enrollment exceeds the recommended capacity, the Union President shall be promptly notified
In the event a teacher's class section enrollment exceeds the recommended capacity, the Union President shall be promptly notified.
Workday
Classroom Interruptions Restriction — Classroom interruptions (in person or by communication) used only for emergencies or when no other reasonable alternative possible. All non-emergency interruptions made at period beginning or end only.
Classroom interruptions, whether in person or by other means of communications, will be utilized only in case of emergency or where no other reasonable alternative is possible. Every reasonable effort shall be made so that interruptions other than emergencies will take place only during the beginning or end of the period.
Other
Classroom Safety Hazard Reporting — When teacher determines student conduct may create safety hazard for self or others, teacher notifies appropriate dean in writing identifying hazard. Dean investigates and confers with teacher and staff to verify claim, then communicates decision.
Whenever a teacher determines that the classroom conduct of a student may create a safety hazard for himself or other students enrolled in the class, the teacher shall act as follows: The teacher shall notify the appropriate student's dean by means of a written statement identifying the hazard created by the student's conduct.
Other
Compensation Time Accrual Limit — No more than two days of compensation time may be accrued in a school year
No more than two (2) days of compensation time may be accrued in a school year. All accrued compensation time must be used in the school year in which it was earned.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Between 174 and 180 workdays for dean assistants and technical assistants plus paid holidays
The regular work year for dean assistants shall consist of between 174 and 180 workdays per year plus paid holidays. Technical assistants similar schedule.
Other
Cpi Cap — If CPI elevates above 2.7%, a CPI value of 2.7% will be applied
If in any year the CPI elevates above 2.7%, a CPI value of 2.7% will be applied.
Other
Cpi Floor — If CPI falls below 2.0%, a CPI value of 2.0% will be applied
If in any year the CPI falls below 2.0%, a CPI value of 2.0% will be applied. If in any year the CPI elevates above 2.7%, a CPI value of 2.7% will be applied.
Other
Custodial Duties Student Involvement Program — Board and Union will develop and implement program for student involvement in activities. Program adopted will recognize ultimate continuing responsibility of teaching staff for general education in civic responsibility and school discipline maintenance.
The Board agrees to attempt to develop and implement in conjunction with the Union, in so far as practical, workable, and consistent with the School Code, a program for student involvement in activities determined by the parties.
Other
Department Chairperson Teaching Load — no more than three full teaching periods per semester
A department chairperson will be assigned no more than three full teaching periods per semester.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Spouse/Dependent coverage: Board contributes 76% of premium cost; Employee pays 24%
For those selecting spouse and/or dependent coverage 76% of the premium cost in for the term of this Agreement.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Annual evaluation process with summative evaluation conference
The primary purpose of classroom evaluation of teachers shall be the improvement of instruction and promotion of teacher professional growth in District 229.
Other
Event Worker Appointment Process — Oak Lawn OLCHS event workers appointed to specific job roles for extra-curricular events. Compensation per Board-Union hourly rate. Appointment based on retention rights and frequency of experience over most recent two-year period. Seniority used when experience equal.
The school administration will appoint bargaining unit employees to specific job roles when these events take place. If no bargaining unit employee is available for a specific job role, the administration may appoint a non-bargaining unit member.
Other
Event Worker Appointment Retention Seniority — Administrative appointment based on retention rights and frequency of experience in job role over most recent two-year period. When frequency of experience equal among candidates, building seniority determines appointment.
Administrative appointment is based on retention rights and frequency of experience in the job role over the most recent two year period. When frequency of experience is equal among multiple candidates, building seniority will determine the appointment.
Other
Event Worker Job Expectations — All event workers receive written statement of expected job duties including general and position-specific expectations summary. Assigned workers may be required to attend annual orientation explaining expectations. Workers compensated for actual attendance time.
All employees will receive a written statement of what is expected of them if they are appointed to a job role, including a general and position-specific job expectations summary. All assigned event workers may be required to attend an annual orientation meeting where expectations will be explained.
Other
Event Worker Performance Process — If administrator believes employee not abiding by job expectations: First incident—verbal notice with review; Second incident—written notice identifying unmet expectation with remedy; Third incident—employee loses future rights, immediate removal at administrator discretion, action memorialized.
First incident: Verbal notice is provided. Review of the expectations will occur, and specific concerns are identified. Second incident: Written notice is provided. The content of the verbal notice is memorialized in writing. The specific job expectation that is not met is identified. A remedy is provided.
Other
Extra Time Rate — Regular straight time hourly rate
Extra time is any hours of actual work beyond the employees regularly scheduled hours up to, but not exceeding eight (8) hours in a day or forty (40) hours in a workweek or work done on a designated holiday. Employees shall be paid their regular straight time hourly rate of pay for all hours of extra time.
Other
Extracurricular Assignment Retention — Staff with extra-curricular assignments providing compensation retain assignments year to year unless notified in writing with reasons given (30 calendar days for athletic coaches after last contest; no later than May 1 for others)
Individual collective bargaining unit staff who have assignments which provide compensation in addition to the salary provided in the basic salary schedule shall retain such assignments from year to year unless notified otherwise in writing, with reasons given to athletic coaches within thirty (30) calendar days
Other
Extracurricular Evaluation Annual — Written evaluation provided annually to extracurricular staff. Staff member may discuss evaluation with evaluator. Follow-up conference available within 10 school days if requested with staff member, Union rep, evaluator, and administrative representative.
A copy of a written evaluation of anyone involved in extra-curricular assignments will be given to the staff member being evaluated on an annual basis. The staff member has the option to discuss the evaluation with the evaluator.
Other
Extracurricular Voluntary Basis — Extra-curricular assignments voluntary unless administration discretionarily assigns after no qualified volunteers. Bargaining unit members applying for posted positions given preference. Coaches moved to different position credited up to 5 years previous experience when determining stipend.
Extra-curricular assignments will be on a voluntary basis, provided, however, the administration may, at its discretion, assign any such teacher or for the first four years of employment to an extra-curricular duty whenever no other qualified staff member volunteers for such duty.
Other
Grade Submission Deadlines — Midterm and Quarter grades due no sooner than 41 hours after end of grading period; Semester One grades due no sooner than 3:00 p.m. following last semester exam; Semester Two grades due no sooner than 3:00 p.m. the school-business day following last semester exam
Midterm and Quarter Grades will be due no sooner than 41 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) upon completion of the end of grading period. Semester One grades will be due no sooner than 3:00 p.m. the school day following the last semester exam.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure with superintendent as final step
If the employee disagrees with the decision, the employee may within 10 weekdays (Monday-Friday, excluding holidays) appeal by filing a written grievance in the office of the Superintendent.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — HSA spouse/dependent coverage contribution: $1,000 per year
the district will contribute...and $1,000.00 toward the employee's HSA account for those selecting spouse and/or dependent coverage for each year of enrollment during the term of this Agreement.
Other
Individual Grades Not Factor Assignments — Individual teacher grades will not be a factor when determining teacher course assignments
Individual teacher grades will not be a factor when determining teacher course assignments. It is also understood that an individual teacher cannot determine the number of sections to teach of the courses he/she has written on the preference document submitted.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Zero hour period may be established from 6:50 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. on voluntary basis
It is agreed that a zero (0) period may be established by the administration. Teachers will only be assigned to zero hour on a voluntary basis. This zero period shall be from 6:50 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Educational advancement compensation expires after teacher achieves 20 or more years of OLCHS salary credit experience
For teachers who begin their employment with the district on or after the commencement date of this Agreement, this opportunity for salary raises expires after the teacher has achieved 20 or more years of OLCHS salary credit experience.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — MA+30/MSW Educational Category attains Master's Degree+45: $3,500 added to salary
When a teacher in the MA+30/MSW Educational Category attains a Master's Degree+45, $3,500 will be added to the teacher's salary and then compounded in their salary moving forward.
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MA Educational Category attains Master's Degree+30/MSW: $3,500 added to salary
When a teacher in the MA Educational Category attains a Masters' Degree+30/MSW, $3,500 will be added to the teacher's salary and then compounded in their salary moving forward.
Other
Mandatory Training Compliance — All employees must complete mandatory compliance training tutorials by January 1 of each school year
As per state and federal regulations, all school district employees will complete mandatory compliance training on annual basis. All employees must complete the required training tutorials by January 1 of each school year.
Workday
Media Specialist Hours — Weekly hours for media specialist will not exceed 2,200 (440/day minutes, 5/days) minutes without further compensation
Working hours for the media specialist will be established by the administration using flex time and staggered start times. The working hours are based on a 7 hour and 20 minute workday. The weekly hours for a media specialist will not exceed 2,200 (440/day minutes, 5/days) minutes without further compensation.
Other
New Teacher Salary Credit — All new teachers entering the District shall receive credit on the salary schedule for no more than their full previous teaching experience
All new teachers entering the District shall receive credit on the salary schedule for no more than their full previous teaching experience.
Other
Non Athletic Event Retention Process — Non-Athletic Event Supervision: Administration reserves right to determine number of chaperones. Previous year appointees given first rights if no changes made in number needed. Previous workers given written/electronic notice with deadline to respond. If not taken, offering made to all bargaining unit employees.
The administration reserves the right to determine the number of chaperones that will be appointed to all events. Given no changes are made in the number of chaperones needed for an event, employees who have been appointed to a specific event in the past year are given first "rights" to continue chaperoning that event.
Other
Non Athletic Event Supervision Definition — Non-Athletic Event Supervision includes chaperoning school dances and after-school/weekend events attended by OLCHS students. Employees observe student behavior and take action ensuring proper observance of student conduct code. Appointments made by Assistant Principal for Student Activities.
These job roles include chaperoning school dances and other after-school and weekend events that are attended by OLCHS students, (e.g., Homecoming, Battle of the Bands, etc.). Employees are required to observe student behavior and take action to ensure proper observance of our student conduct code.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Additional $1.00 per hour for out of classification work after 1 day
When a non-certified employee has been assigned for more than one (1) day to an acting supervisor/lead position, the employee shall thereafter be paid an additional $1.00 per hour for all hours worked in that position.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr5 — Group A: CPI Capped Value of 2.7% + 1.25% = 3.95%
Group A: CPI Capped Value of 2.7% + 1.25% = 3.95%
Other
Open House Attendance Requirement — Entire teaching staff required to attend Open House/Back to School Night, scheduled in lieu of half-day in-service session
The entire teaching staff shall be required to attend Open House/Back to School Night, which will be scheduled in lieu of a half-day in-service session.
Other
Overtime Rate — One and one-half times regular straight time hourly rate
Overtime is any hours of actual work beyond eight (8) in a day or forty (40) in a workweek. Employees shall be paid one and one-half (1-1/2) times their regular straight time hourly rate for all hours of overtime.
Other
Parent Teacher Conference Requirement — Entire teaching staff required to attend Parent-Teacher Conferences
The entire teaching staff shall be required to attend Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Other
Parking Seniority 24years — Each employee with 24 or more years of service in the District will have his/her choice of an assigned parking space based on seniority
Each employee with 24 or more years of service in the District will have his/her choice of an assigned parking space based on seniority.
Other
Part Time Schedule Request — Certificated staff may request reduced teaching schedule annually; deadline February 15 prior school year
On an annual basis, certificated staff may request an assignment to a reduced teaching schedule. Such requests shall be submitted by February 15 in the school year prior.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Personal leave for business or personal matters not covered by sick leave definition, requires 2 days advance written notice to Principal
Personal leave for business or personal matters not covered by sick leave definition and which cannot be handled outside work hours will be granted to all personnel covered by this Agreement upon request for such leave with length of such leave submitted in writing to the Principal.
Workday
Preparation Period Counselor — Each counselor, social worker, school psychologist, nurse or media specialist entitled to one unassigned preparation period of 50 minutes, or equivalent, per day
Each counselor, social worker, school psychologist, nurse or media specialist shall be entitled to one unassigned preparation period of 50 minutes, or the equivalent, per day.
Other
Probation Period Workdays — Probationary period of 180 workdays
All employees shall be hired on a probationary basis for a period of 180 workdays. Probationary employees may be dismissed or disciplined at any time without cause or reason in the sole discretion of management.