Grievance
Arbitration Binding — binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association
The Association may submit the grievance to binding arbitration through the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in accordance with the rules and regulations of the American Arbitration Association.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $71,156
B.S. Salary Step 34: $71,156 (2026-2027)
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Head Soccer minimum 1-3 years step: $3,913 (10% of $39,129 base)
Head Soccer: 10.00% of $39,129 base salary, 1-3 Years Step $3,913
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Yearly stipend of $1,000 for nationally certified teachers or those with specified certifications/licenses
In recognition of the additional time and/or expense in obtaining the following certifications, a yearly stipend of one thousand and 00/100 dollars ($1,000.00) will be awarded to: 1. Any teacher who becomes nationally certified and maintains such certification.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 6% increase
If an eligible ESP gives the Board an irrevocable letter of retirement on or before May 1 in the school year that is two years prior to the year of retirement, the ESP's creditable earnings shall be increased by 6% over their prior year
Leave
Bereavement Days — three (3) days of bereavement leave per death in immediate family
Three (3) days of bereavement leave per death. Such leave may be used for deaths in the immediate family only. Immediate family shall also include events of an unexpected lack of parenthood as covered in the Family Bereavement Leave Act (IL SB 3120).
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — School year calendar shall consist of one hundred eighty-five (185) days, unless changed by state legislature, and shall include one hundred eighty (180) teaching and/or institute days.
The school year calendar shall consist of one hundred eighty-five (185) days, unless changed by the state legislature, and shall include one hundred eighty (180) teaching and/or institute days.
Compensation
Current Teacher Advancement 90 Days — Current teachers advance on salary schedule if worked in District at least 90 days in given school year
Current teachers shall advance on the Appendix A Schedule for each year of service, provided the teacher has worked in the District for at least ninety (90) days of a given school year.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — $25,000 life insurance in addition to base $25,000 coverage for teacher/full-time ESP choosing life insurance option instead of health premium subsidy
$25,000 life insurance (in addition to that provided in Article XX Section C) for the teacher and/or full-time ESP who choose not to participate in option (1.a) above.
Other
Drug Conviction Dismissal — Grounds for dismissal
Any employee who is convicted of a federal or state drug offense is subject to dismissal. Any employee who enters a plea of nolo contendere to a drug charge is also subject to dismissal.
Other
Drug Testing Required — Required at district expense following workplace injury report
All employees who have allegedly suffered a workplace injury must report the injury to the employee's immediate supervisor within twenty-four (24) hours and may be required to submit to drug testing protocols at the district's expense.
Other
Dues Deduction 8 Months — Union dues deducted from paycheck in equal amounts over 8 months beginning in October
Pursuant to the deduction of professional dues, the Board designee will deduct such dues from the regular paycheck of the employee in equal amounts for a period of eight (8) months, beginning in October of each year.
Other
Employee Storage Locker — Every employee provided place to lock and store individual possessions upon request
Every employee will be provided with a place to lock and store their individual possessions upon the employee's request.
Compensation
Esp Advancement 90 Days — ESP advances on Appendix C schedule annually if employed in District at least 90 work days in given year
The ESP shall advance on the Appendix C (ESP Salary Schedule) for each year of service thereafter no matter what the category/position, provided the ESP has been employed in the District for at least ninety (90) work days of a given work year.
Other
Esp Assignment Notification 45 Days — All ESP given written notice of tentative assignments including building, category of position, not later than 45 days preceding first day of new school year
All ESP shall be given written notice of their tentative assignments for the forthcoming year, including building and category of position, no later than forty-five (45) days preceding the first (1st) day of the new school year.
Other
Esp Return Last Hourly Wage — ESP returning from unpaid leave in same position paid last hourly wage earned prior to leave
ESP who return from an approved leave of absence without pay to the same category of position in which they were previously employed shall be paid the last hourly wage they earned prior to the leave.
Compensation
Esp Salary Schedule Credit Max 20 Years — Newly-hired ESP receives credit for maximum 20 years full-time service in public or accredited private school
Any newly-hired ESP shall be given credit for a maximum of twenty (20) years of full-time service in a public or accredited private school system in their category of position.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — The work performance of the ESP shall be evaluated in writing by the building principal at least every other year.
The work performance of the ESP shall be evaluated in writing by the building principal at least every other year. ESP shall be given a copy of the written evaluation in a conference within ten (10) school days after the evaluation
Compensation
Extra Curricular Current Employee Credit Same Category — Current district employee changing extra-curricular positions gets credit for each year of service in same category shown in Appendix D
A current district employee changing positions shall be given credit for each year of extra-curricular service in the district that is within the same category as shown in Appendix D (Extra-Curricular Categories).
Compensation
Extra Curricular New Employee Placement Limit Step 5 — New employee in initial extra-curricular assignment not placed beyond 5th step on Appendix B
In the initial assignment to an extra-curricular position, no new employee shall be placed beyond the fifth step indicated on Appendix B (Extra-Curricular Schedule).
Other
Extra Curricular Position Filling — Board seeks qualified teacher applicants for open extra-curricular positions; if no volunteers, may assign with teacher consent; if no consent, may seek qualified ESP or community volunteers
The Board and Administration will first seek qualified teacher applicants to serve in open extra-curricular positions. If no teachers volunteer for such positions, the Board and Administration shall have the authority to assign the positions, with the consent of the teachers.
Other
Extra Curricular Position Resignation 1 Year — Employee filling extra-curricular position may resign after one year
An employee filling an extra-curricular position may resign the position after one (1) year.
Other
Extra Curricular Resignation 90 Days Notice — Employee desiring to resign extra-curricular assignment must notify building administrator in writing at least 90 days prior to effective date
Any employee who desires to resign his or her extra-curricular assignment shall notify the building administrator in writing at least ninety (90) days prior to the proposed effective date of such resignation.
Leave
Fmla Health Insurance Paid — Health insurance premium paid by district during FMLA leave in compliance with Family Medical Leave Act
Should the employee's leave of absence be classified as Family Medical Leave, the employee's health insurance premium will be paid by the district in compliance with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step 1: informal resolution with supervisor; Step 2: Superintendent or designee; Step 3: Board of Education; Step 4: binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association
Within fifteen (15) school days of alleged violation, employee and supervisor attempt resolution. Step 2 filed within forty (40) calendar days. Step 3 appeals to Board. Step 4 binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays up to $775/month for 2024-2025 school year towards individual employee monthly premium
The Board agrees to pay up to $775 per month for the 2024-2025 school year, up to $800 per month for the 2025-2026 school year, and up to $825 per month for the 2026-2027 school year towards the individual employee monthly premium.
Other
Holiday Replacement Priority — If holiday becomes regular attendance day: (1) day after Thanksgiving, (2) day of Spring Institute, (3) day of Fall Institute
If any holiday becomes a regular student attendance day, the priority of replacement days will be 1) the day after Thanksgiving, 2) the day of the spring institute, 3) the day of the Fall Institute.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — All teachers shall be required to be present each pupil attendance day a maximum of seven hours and thirty minutes
All teachers shall be required to be present each pupil attendance day a maximum of seven hours and thirty minutes; provided, however, that the professional obligations of the teacher, including monthly staff meetings or parent/student meetings that cannot be scheduled during the work day
Other
Involuntary Transfer Authority — Board has authority to transfer or reassign teacher if certified and qualified for position and ESP occupies same category position as position to be filled
The Board shall have the authority to transfer or reassign, provided the teacher is certified and qualified for the position and the ESP is qualified for and occupies the same category of position as the position to be filled.
Leave
Leave Without Pay Fmla Year End Return — For FMLA-protected leaves ending at year-end, employee must inform Superintendent of return intent by February 15
For all non-FMLA protected leaves, an employee granted a leave of absence scheduled to end at the end of the school year must inform the Superintendent of his/her desire to return to work in a position for which he/she is qualified no later than February 15.
Leave
Leave Without Pay Return To Work 90 Days — Employee must notify intent to return within 90 days prior to scheduled ending date for non-FMLA leave ending at non-year-end
Such employee granted a leave of absence scheduled to end at a time other than the end of the school year shall notify the Superintendent of his/her desire to return to work in a position for which he/she is qualified at least ninety (90) days prior to the scheduled ending date.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $75,206
M.S. Salary Step 34: $75,206 (2026-2027)
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $41,364
M.S. Salary Step 1: $41,364 (2024-2025)
Other
Mileage Reimbursement — IRS allowable rate per mile
ESP required to use their own transportation shall be reimbursed for all such travel at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allowable rate per mile for any miles accrued in the performance of said duties.
Other
Multi School Assignment Travel Time — Teachers assigned to multiple schools have schedules with travel time allowed in addition to lunch period and preparation period
Teachers who are assigned to more than one school should have their schedules arranged so that travel time is allowed in addition to the teacher's lunch period and preparation period.
Compensation
New Teacher Salary Schedule Credit Max 20 Years — New teachers receive full credit for maximum 20 years of full-time service in public or accredited private school
The teacher will be given full credit for a maximum of twenty (20) years of full-time service in a public or accredited private school system and 2. The Board will only award placement in terms of full years.
Compensation
Nurse Schedule C Placement — Placed on appropriate lane of Schedule C without school certification
A nurse without school certification will be placed on the appropriate lane of Schedule C and will pay into IMRF.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — $1500 one-time lump-sum payment
An ESP eligible to retire in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), who notifies the Board in writing on or before May 1 of the succeeding school year, shall have an additional one-time, lump-sum payment of $1500.
Other
Paid Holidays List — New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Lincoln's Birthday or President's Day, Good Friday, Labor Day, Christmas Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Casimir Pulaski Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Lincoln's Birthday or President's Day, Good Friday, Labor Day, Christmas Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Casimir Pulaski Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day
Other
Pay Period Option — 21 or 26 pays (27 calendar years with 53 Fridays option)
ESP shall have the option of 21 or 26 (27 in calendar years with 53 Fridays) pays to be issued on alternate Fridays commencing on August 30, 2024.
Other
Payroll Frequency — Alternate Fridays each month
ESP payroll checks will be issued on alternate Fridays each month during the employee work year.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Leave without pay available under general conditions and specific approved categories
Leaves of absence may be granted without pay to employees. Each approved leave of absence shall be of the shortest possible duration required to meet the purpose of the leave.
Other
Personnel File Employee Response Right — Employee has right to include written reaction, explanation, or personal statement into file or attached to document
The employee shall have the right to include a written reaction, explanation, or personal statement into their file or be attached to a specific document in the file.
Other
Personnel File Foia Notification 48 Hours — Employee notified 48 hours before file released via Freedom of Information Act request
In the event that any portion of an employee's file is requested through the Freedom of Information Act, the employee shall be notified at least 48 hours prior to the release, via both verbal and written notification.
Other
Personnel File Notification Before Placement — Employee given written copy of all items placed in personnel file prior to placement
An employee will be given a written copy of all items placed in his/her file prior to placement. Prior to the removal of any items in the personnel file, the employee will be given written notice and will be in agreement with the removal.
Other
Personnel File Removal Prior Notice — Prior to removal of items from personnel file, employee receives written notice and must agree; notification to Association President and Grievance Chair
Prior to the removal of any items in the personnel file, the employee will be given written notice and will be in agreement with the removal. Notification will be given to the Association President and Grievance Chair.
Other
Personnel File Unofficial Material Inadmissible — Material not in official personnel file not admissible in mediation or hearing
Any material not in the official personnel file shall not be used as evidence in any mediation or hearing that may arise.
Retirement
Retirement Incentive Eligibility Age Option A — At least 60 years of age by last day of service
To be eligible for the following plan, an ESP must be at least sixty (60) years of age by the last day of service in District #76.
Retirement
Retirement Incentive Eligibility Age Option B — At least 55 years of age with 35 years IMRF creditable service
Be at least fifty-five (55) years of age, with thirty-five (35) years of creditable service, as defined by the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) by the last day of service.
Retirement
Retirement Incentive Eligibility Years Service — At least 15 years of full-time service in District #76
Have at least fifteen (15) years of full-time service in District #76.
Retirement
Retirement Incentive Minimum Service Years — 15 years minimum service
The Board will provide a retirement benefit for ESP with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of service in District #76.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board picks up 9% TRS contribution (factor .098901) on behalf of each teacher
The Board shall pick up and pay on behalf of each teacher the 9% contribution due and the factor (.098901) to the Downstate Teacher Retirement System.
Retirement
Retirement System — IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
An ESP eligible to retire in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), who notifies the Board in writing on or before May 1 of the succeeding school year, shall have their last year's pay increased by six percent (6%).
Rif
Rif Recall Years — If the Board has any vacancies for the following school term or within one calendar year from the beginning of the following school term, the positions thereby becoming available shall be tendered to the teacher so removed or dismissed
If the Board has any vacancies for the following school term or within one (1) calendar year from the beginning of the following school term, the positions thereby becoming available within a specific category of position shall be tendered to the teacher so removed or dismissed
Other
Safe Working Environment — Board commits to providing clean, safe, well supplied working environment
The Board commits to providing a clean, safe, well supplied working environment to achieve the most effect for the district.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — No distinct salary lanes; compensation based on position and experience only
Extra-Curricular positions listed individually (Head Football, Head Basketball, etc.) with percentage of base salary, not lane-based.
Compensation
Salary No Advance Unpaid Leave — Teachers do not advance on salary schedule while on unpaid leave; return to step they were on before leave
Teachers shall not advance on the salary schedule while on the approved leave of absence without pay, but shall return to work on the step of the salary schedule that succeeds the one they were on before going on unpaid leave.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 34 steps
Teachers' Salary Schedule with 34 steps from Step 1 to Step 34, with B.S. and M.S. salary lanes shown with corresponding TRS contributions.
Other
School Facilities Use Association — Association permitted use of school buildings for meetings, District email, bulletin board in lounges, mailboxes, employees' email for information distribution in accordance with Board policies
The Association may be permitted to use the school buildings for their meetings and be permitted the use of the District email, the Association's bulletin board within employees' lounges for posting notices. The Association may also be permitted the use of the employees' mailboxes and the District's email for the distribution of information.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 10 paid sick days per year for 9-month ESPs
The following days shall be paid holidays for ESP employed nine (9) months per year. For 9-month ESPs, holidays occurring after the ESP's first day of employment and before the ESP's last day of work for the school year will be paid.