Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Yes, binding arbitration available at Step Five
the Association shall, within 15 work days, submit a letter to the Board that grievance impasse has occurred. The Board and the Association shall jointly in writing request an arbitrator. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding on the Board and the Association.
Leave
Association Leave Board Paid — 10 days paid by Board for Association business
Upon request of Association co-presidents, an employee shall be released with pay for Association business. The aggregate number of days available shall not exceed 10 days, the cost of which shall be borne by the Board.
Leave
Association Leave Days Available — 20 Association leave days total available per year
Upon request of Association co-presidents, an employee shall be released with pay for Association business. The aggregate number of days available shall not exceed 10 days, the cost borne by Board. Additionally, Association credited 10 days for Association business, cost of substitutes borne by Association.
Leave
Association Leave Per Employee Limit — No more than 5 days per employee unless approved by Superintendent
Of the 20 Association leave days, any employee may use no more than 5 days unless additional days are approved by the Superintendent.
Other
Attendance Incentive — Certified staff with 1 or less days absence in semester receive $75 incentive payment
Certified Staff members who have 1 or less day of absence during a semester shall receive an incentive payment of $75 to be paid within 30 days of the end of the 1st semester and by June 30 following the 2nd semester.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Legally required special education meetings to set student programs
Certified Staff members shall attend to the conclusion of legally required special education meetings to set student programs.
Workday
Clerk Hours Daily — Clerk: 5.75 hours per day for 180, 185, or 200 days
Clerk i. 5.75 hours per day (a) 180 days (b) 185 days (c) 200 days
Other
Communications Committee Established — Communications Committee established as part of 2002 collective bargaining agreement with Work-in-Progress Document
The Communications Committee was established as part of the collective bargaining agreement that was ratified in 2002. The Communications Committee has worked since its establishment to refine improve the Work-in-Progress Document.
Other
Compensatory Time Consecutive Days — Use of compensatory time limited to no more than 2 consecutive days per occurrence
Use of compensatory time is limited to no more than 2 consecutive days per occurrence.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 180-day work year
Extended work year shall be defined as work beyond the 180-day year as an extension of the current job assignment under the same terms and conditions as outlined in the contract.
Other
Cota Hours — Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant: 7.5 hours per day for 180 days
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant i. 7.5 hours per day (a) 180 days
Other
Court Appearance No Loss — No loss in salary for jury duty or court subpoena
There shall be no loss in salary because of absence due to jury duty or pursuant to subpoena issued by the clerk of a court to serve as a witness upon trial or to have a deposition taken in any school related matter.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Medical and dental coverage under District's group policy
Each employee regularly assigned 30 hours or more per week shall be eligible for medical and dental coverage under the District's group policy.
Other
Discipline Just Cause Certified Staff — No tenured Certified Staff member shall be reduced in pay, issued written reprimand, written warning, or suspended without just cause. Terminations pursuant to 24-11 and 24-12 of School Code.
No tenured Certified Staff member shall be reduced in pay, issued a written reprimand, issued a written warning notice, or suspended without pay without just cause. Terminations of teachers shall not be grievable but shall be pursuant to 24-11 and 24-12 of School Code.
Other
Discipline Just Cause Support Staff — No Support Staff member shall be disciplined, suspended, or issued written reprimand without just cause. Non-probationary members not terminated without just cause.
No Support Staff member shall be disciplined, suspended, nor issued a written reprimand without just cause. Non-probationary Support Staff members shall not be terminated without just cause.
Other
Duty Free Lunch — Minimum 30 minutes duty-free lunch for most Certified Staff; 45 minutes for primary level
A minimum of 30 minutes duty-free lunch shall be provided to all Certified Staff members, except that Certified Staff members at the primary level shall have a 45 minute duty-free lunch period daily.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee pays 50% of dependent coverage premium
Dependent coverage for eligible employees shall be available with the Board paying 50% of the premium.
Other
Employee Representation Discipline Meetings — Employee entitled to Association representation in investigatory or disciplinary meetings that could lead to discipline
An employee shall be entitled to Association representation in all meetings, either investigatory or disciplinary, which could lead to discipline, except for required conferences pursuant to Article V.C. and D.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Non-tenured certified teachers evaluated each school year
All non-tenured certified teachers shall be evaluated each school year until they are placed on tenured status.
Evaluation
Evaluation Expectations Review Deadline — District expectations review conducted prior to October 1
A review of the District Expectations related to: Job Knowledge, Time Management, Quality of Work, Initiative, Adaptability, Dependability, Attendance, Attitude & Ability to Relate to Others, Confidentiality, and District & Building Procedures will be conducted prior to October 1st by the evaluator
Evaluation
Evaluation Filing Deadline — Support staff evaluation filed within 10 days of receipt by Human Resources
The Support Staff Performance Evaluation and any written response shall be filed in the personnel file within 10 days of being received by the office of the Director of Human Resources.
Evaluation
Evaluation Formal Observations Count — Two formal observations required among minimum three for non-tenured
For each non-tenured teacher, a minimum of three observations shall be required each school year. Two of these observations shall be formal.
Evaluation
Evaluation Observations Required — Minimum three observations required for non-tenured teachers annually, with two formal
For each non-tenured teacher, a minimum of three observations shall be required each school year. Two of these observations shall be formal.
Evaluation
Evaluation Remediation Plan Days — Professional development plan created within 30 days of evaluation completion for needs improvement rating
a professional development plan shall be developed by the evaluator in consultation with the teacher. The professional development plan shall be created within 30 days of the completion of the evaluation cycle
Evaluation
Evaluation Response Window Days — Support staff may respond in writing within ten school days of evaluation meeting
The staff member will have the right, and is encouraged to respond to the evaluation in writing within ten (10) school days of the meeting.
Evaluation
Evaluation Summative Conference Days Before End — Summative evaluation conferences conducted 45 days prior to end of school year
Summative evaluation conferences will be conducted 45 days prior to the end of the official school year calendar for all evaluated staff.
Evaluation
Evaluation Summative Deadline — Summative evaluation provided by May 15 for support staff
The Evaluator will provide the following by May 15th of the school year in which the support staff member is scheduled to receive an evaluation: Completed Support Staff Performance Evaluation
Other
Extended Year Daily Rate — Daily rate equal to 1/180th of salary plus TRS for extended year assignments
Extended year assignments shall be determined annually, and paid at a daily rate equal to 1/180th of the Certified Staff member's salary + TRS as outlined in the salary schedule for the extended year.
Other
Family Community Educator Hours — Family Community Educator: 7.75 hours per day for 200 days
Family Community Educator i. 7.75 hours per day (a) 200 days
Other
Finance Committee Meetings Per Year — Finance Committee meets two times per year as scheduled by Business Manager
The Superintendent's Finance Committee shall meet two times per year as scheduled by the Business Manager, who may schedule additional meetings as needed.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step One (informal), Step Two (Supervisor), Step Three (Superintendent), Step Four (Board), Step Five (Arbitration)
Individual Grievance Procedure: Step One informal discussion; Step Two written to Supervisor within 10 work days; Step Three to Superintendent within 10 work days; Step Four Board meeting within 30 work days; Step Five binding arbitration.
Other
Half Day Absence Hours 5 75 — 2 hours and 50 minutes
5.75 Hour Employees: Half day absences should equal 2 hours and 50 minutes.
Other
Half Day Absence Hours 6 5 — 3 hours and 15 minutes
6.5 Hour Employees: Half day absences should equal 3 hours and 15 minutes
Other
Half Day Absence Hours 7 0 — 3 hours and 30 minutes
7.0 Hour Employees: Half Day absences should equal 3 hours and 30 minutes
Other
Half Day Absence Hours 7 5 — 3 hours and 45 minutes
7.5 Hour Employees: Half day absences should equal 3 hours and 45 minutes
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays premium with no increase during agreement period, capped at 10% of current cost
Any premium increase during this agreement shall be picked up by the Board not to exceed 10% of the current premium cost. Dependent coverage for eligible employees shall be available with the Board paying 50%.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — 38.75 hours per week for atypical programs
Within each work week, Certified Staff members shall be scheduled to work 38 ¾ hours; have no less than the total weekly amount of planning time as Teachers in the same grade levels.
Insurance
Insurance Committee Established — Insurance Committee of 10 members reviews services, costs, and benefits; meets September, November, February, May
The committee shall be made up of 10 members. EAP Co-Presidents appoint 5 to represent Association; Superintendent and Board president appoint 5 for Board and Administration. Meetings in September, November, February, and May.
Other
Intermediate Planning Periods — Intermediate level: one 15-minute duty-free recess plus minimum five 30-minute planning periods per week
There shall be at least one daily 15-minute duty-free recess plus a minimum of five 30 minute planning periods per week at the intermediate level.
Other
Job Related Consultation — Employees allowed up to 3 days per year for outreach or consultation activities
Upon request, each Employee shall be allowed a limit of 3 days per year for outreach or consultation activities, providing the Employee reimburse the District for all substitutes and other costs incurred by the District.
Other
Junior High Planning — Junior high level: at least one daily planning period
There shall be at least one daily planning period at the junior high level.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Lateral movement allowed; 1 semester hour credit applicability with superintendent approval or 15 hours classroom time workshop
Upon proper written approval by the Superintendent or his designee, or without approval in case of the District 108 Professional Development Academy, 1 semester hour credit applicable to salary schedule shall be granted to a teacher attending a workshop involving 15 hours of classroom time when university or college credit is not given by the sponsoring organization.
Other
Learning Center Paraprofessional Hours — Learning Center Paraprofessional: 7.0 hours per day for 180 days
Learning Center Paraprofessional i. 7.0 hours per day (a) 180 days
Other
Meeting Dismissal Time — May leave building or district meeting 1 hour after convening or 1 hour and 20 minutes after student dismissal
Certified Staff members may leave any required building meeting outside the work day either 1 hour after it is convened or 1 hour and 20 minutes after student dismissal, whichever is earlier.
Other
Meetings Required Annually — No more than 19 school or District meetings per year outside work day
In any year, no Certified Staff member shall be required to attend more than 19 school or District meetings held outside the work day.
Other
Meetings Required Per Semester — No more than 10 meetings outside work day per semester
In any semester, no Certified Staff member shall be required to attend more than 10 meetings outside the work day.
Other
New Positions Negotiation Required — Assistant Superintendent communicates when position created; if bargaining unit position with no salary addressed, negotiate within 5 work days
The Assistant Superintendent shall communicate when position created, stating if bargaining or non-bargaining unit. If bargaining unit position with no salary, Association and Superintendent arrange meeting within 5 work days to negotiate salary.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — $100 per credit hour for district course work for eligible teachers
The Board shall pay eligible teachers $100 for each credit hour of district course work completed. Eligible employees are those in BA30 or MA30 columns and not in a degree program.
Workday
Paraprofessional Hours Daily — Educational Paraprofessional: 6.5 hours per day for 180 days
Educational Paraprofessional i. 6.5 hours per day (a) 180 days
Other
Paraprofessional Paid Break — Paraprofessional working over 5 hours: 1 paid 15-minute break
Within the work day of any Paraprofessional working in excess of 5 hours, there shall be 1 paid break of 15 minutes.
Other
Paraprofessional Parent Conference Days — Educational Paraprofessionals participate in training on parent/teacher conference days as defined by workday
Educational Paraprofessionals, Prevention Initiative Home Visitors, Prevention Initiative Home Visitors, Prevention Initiative Reflective and Administrative Supervisors, Family Community Educators, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, and Physical Therapy Assistants shall participate in training on parent/teacher conference days as defined by their workday unless excused by their Supervisor.
Other
Part Time Employment Over 90 Days — Employment lasting more than 90 school days qualifies for benefits and Association membership
Individuals employed with the understanding that their employment will last more than 90 school days shall be considered part time members of the Association and are entitled to benefits provided in Section B of this Article.
Other
Pe Music Specialists Planning — Primary physical education and music specialists have 120 minutes planning time per week
The primary physical education and music specialists shall have: 120 minutes of planning time per week but may not always have four 30 minute blocks
Other
Perfect Attendance Bonus — Perfect attendance across both semesters receives additional $100 incentive
Any Certified staff member or Support Staff member who has perfect attendance during both semesters shall receive an additional incentive payment of $100.00 to be paid by June 30.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Personal days detailed in annual update statement
By the first pay in October, each Certified Staff member shall receive a statement detailing accumulated sick leave, personal days, salary amount, salary schedule step and lane, longevity, supplemental pay, shortage area differential and seniority.
Other
Personnel File Access — Employees have right to review personnel file contents and place written reactions therein
Each Employee shall have the right, upon request, to review the contents of said Employee's personnel file and to place therein, written reactions to any of its contents. Privileged information such as confidential credentials and related personnel references normally sought at the time of employment are specifically exempt from review.
Other
Physical Therapy Assistant Hours — Physical Therapy Assistant: 7.5 hours per day for 180 days
Physical Therapy Assistant i. 7.5 hours per day (a) 180 days
Other
Prevention Home Visitor Hours — Prevention Initiative Home Visitor: 7.5 hours per day for 215 days
Prevention Initiative Home Visitor i. 7.5 hours per day (a) 215 days
Other
Prevention Supervisor Hours — Prevention Initiative Reflective and Administrative Supervisor: 3.75 hours per day for 215 days
Prevention Initiative Reflective and Administrative Supervisor i. 3.75 hours per day (a) 215 days
Other
Primary Planning Periods — Primary level: one 15-minute duty-free recess plus minimum four 30-minute planning periods per week
There shall be one daily 15-minute duty-free recess plus a minimum of four 30 minute planning periods per week at the primary level.