Grievance
Arbitration Binding — true
both parties agree to abide by the results of the findings of the arbitrator
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Base starting salary for first year teachers (2023-2024 school year)
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the base starting salary (Including TRS) for all first year teachers and teachers previously receiving less than the base starting salary shall be $40,000.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 6% salary increase on previous year's individual salary for 2023-2024
All currently employed teachers that receive more than the minimum base salary shall receive the following increases on their previous year's individual salary: 2023-2024: 6%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4% salary increase on previous year's individual salary for 2024-2025
2024-2025: 4%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4% salary increase on previous year's individual salary for 2025-2026
2025-2026: 4%
Leave
Bereavement Days — One sick leave day per occurrence for death of close friend or relative other than immediate family
The Board will allow the use of one (1) sick leave day (per occurrence) for the death of a close friend or relative other than immediate family.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — School year shall consist of ISBE recommended pupil attendance requirements
The school year for all teachers shall consist of the recommended ISBE pupil attendance requirements.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — true
Each employee may choose to contribute additional dollars toward the HSA savings account or purchase single/dependent dental insurance plan
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Two-year evaluation cycle for tenured teachers with Excellent/Proficient ratings; annual cycle for others
Tenured Teacher — who has received an 'Excellent' or 'Proficient' performance evaluation rating in his or her last performance evaluation be observed at least twice during the two-year evaluation cycle, with at least one observation being formal.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: informal conference, principal/administrator, superintendent, and binding arbitration
First Stage meeting with principal; Second Stage meeting with superintendent; Third Stage impartial arbitration
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board shall pay single coverage premiums for each employee; HSA option funded equally to PPO premium
The Board shall pay the single coverage premiums for each employee. Each employee shall have the option of choosing between PPO or HSA coverage. If HSA is chosen by the employee, the HSA savings account will be funded equally to the premium of the PPO.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — HSA savings account funded equally to PPO premium; Board provides all dollars by September 1
If HSA is chosen by the employee, the HSA savings account will be funded equally to the premium of the PPO. The board will provide all the dollars that would be placed into the HSA accounts to the certified staff electing HSA by September 1 of each year.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Workday from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. including 15 minutes before school and 20 minutes after students leave
The employee workday will be from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This includes 15 minutes prior to school starting for students and 20 minutes after students leave.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — true
Teachers will receive salary increase on their individual salary of $1200 when they reach the following degree and graduate levels: BS16, MS, MS16, MS32, MS54/PHD
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — No off-schedule bonus mentioned; sick day incentive of $100 if using 0-2 sick/dock days per year
Certified staff will receive a $100 incentive bonus if they use 0-2 days of sick leave and dock days combined during the school year.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Three personal days at full pay per school year for personal business
Each teacher shall be granted three (3) personal days at full pay per school year for the purpose of personal business.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board pays employee TRS contribution on behalf of each teacher and shelters for tax purposes
the Board of Education agrees to pay the amount due to the Teacher Retirement System from the established compensation schedule to the Teacher Retirement System on behalf of each teacher.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers' Retirement System of Illinois)
the Board of Education agrees to pay the amount due to the Teacher Retirement System from the established compensation schedule to the Teacher Retirement System on behalf of each teacher.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — All reductions in force and recall conducted per Illinois School Code provisions
All certified staff reductions in force, bumping, and recall shall be conducted in accordance with provisions of the Illinois School Code, in current form and as amended by subsequent legislation or administrative rule.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Multiple lanes referenced: BA, BS+16, MS, MS+16, MS+32, MS+54/PhD based on salary advancement section
Teachers will receive salary increase on their individual salary of $1200 when they reach the following degree and graduate levels: BS16, MS, MS16, MS32, MS54/PHD
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 12 paid sick leave days per school year for teachers with 0-15 years of experience; 14 days for 16-24 years; 15 days for 25+ years
The Board shall grant each full-time teacher with 0-15 years of experience twelve (12) paid sick leave days each school year, each full time teacher with 16-24 years of experience fourteen (14) paid sick leave days each school year and each full time teacher with 25 or more years of experience fifteen (15) paid sick leave days each school year.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Maximum sick leave accumulation of 365 days
If any teacher does not use the full amount of annual sick leave, the amount shall accumulate to a maximum of 365 days.
Compensation
Step Increase — Each teacher will be allowed one experience level increment yearly
Each teacher will be allowed one experience level increment yearly. Coursework not related to a master's degree will not be applied to the salary credit when the teacher acquires a master's degree