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Agreement Effective Date — 14th day of February, 2024
This AGREEMENT is hereby made and entered into this 14th day of February, 2024, by and between the Board of Education of the Pennoyer School District 79
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration available through AAA or FMCS
If the grievant does not agree with the Board's decision, the Association may request a final and binding arbitration within 15 working days
Grievance
Arbitration Timeline Days — 15 working days to request arbitration after Board decision
Association may request a final and binding arbitration for the grievance within fifteen (15) working days from the day of receipt of the Board's decision
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Art Club — After school activity held for one hour, once per week based on the school schedule. Provides materials, instruction and support for students seeking a creative outlet.
Each session is held for one hour, once per week based on the school schedule. Session topics range from: Set design, mural design and painting, sculpture, pop art, recycled art, computer art and endless other possibilities.
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Assignment Changes After May 1 — changes after May 1 require prompt notification and may allow teacher to resign without certification revocation
In the event that changes in such assignments are needed at any time after May 1 the teacher affected shall be notified in as reasonably prompt a period of time as is practicable and allowed to resign if the assignment is unacceptable
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Association Bulletin Board — Association bulletin board in faculty lounge, 4 feet by 4 feet maximum, exclusive use
The Association shall have the right to place a bulletin board in the faculty lounge for the exclusive use of Association officers and members. Such bulletin board shall be the property of the Association and shall be no larger than 4 feet by 4 feet in dimensions
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Association Leaves Annual — Up to 6 school days annually for Association business, with no teacher exceeding 4 days
teachers shall be excused for such purposes for not more than six (6) school days in the aggregate, provided that no one teacher may be excused for more than four (4) days.
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Association Leaves Days — Up to 6 school days in aggregate for Association business; no more than 4 days for one teacher; written request 10 days in advance
Teachers shall be excused for such purposes for not more than six (6) school days in the aggregate, provided that no one teacher may be excused for more than four (4) days.
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Association Mailbox Use — Association permitted to use teacher mailboxes and District technology for reasonable quantity of Association communications
The Association shall be permitted to use the teacher mailboxes and District technology for a reasonable quantity of Association communications to members of the bargaining unit provided such communications are not disruptive to the educational environment
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Association Meeting Advance Notice — Association request for meeting must be made two days in advance to Superintendent or designee
an Association request is made two (2) days in advance of the meeting to the Superintendent or designee and is approved
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Association Meeting Space — Association permitted to hold meetings in school building with reasonable notice when space available
The Association shall be permitted to hold meetings for Association members and/or a reasonable number of IEA/NEA representatives in the school building, provided that such meetings in no way interfere with the instructional or regular educational program
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA step 5 maximum salary 2024-25
2024-25 Step 5 BA: $54,068
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BA step 1 minimum salary 2024-25
2024-25 Step 1 BA: $53,000
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Retirement salary enhancement benefit provides six percent (6%) increases to base salary and applicable bonuses over four years
The teacher's base salary and applicable bonuses shall be increased by six percent (6%) over the prior school year's base salary and applicable bonuses for up to four (4) years.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Four percent increase
School Year 2025-2026: Four percent (4%)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Four point two five percent (4.25%) increase
School Year 2026-2027: Four point two five percent (4.25%)
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Base Salary Increase Yr4 — Four point five zero percent (4.50%) increase
School Year 2027-2028: Four point five zero percent (4.50%)
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Battle Of Books — 7 to 8 months, 22-24 lunch periods or time outside of the instructional day. Attend 6-9 meets or more if in the finals. Extensive reading and preparation time. Attend a 2.5 hour planning meeting for the following year.
7 to 8 months, 22-24 lunch periods or time outside of the instructional day. Attend 6-9 meets or more if in the finals. Extensive reading and preparation time.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Four bereavement days per year for death of legal or blood relation to employee or spouse
Each teacher shall be entitled to four (4) bereavement days per year, without deduction in pay or sick leave, for death of any legal or blood relation to you or your spouse.
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Board Agenda Advance Notice — Association president receives Board meeting agenda at least 24 hours before meeting
The president of the Association or his/her designee shall receive a notice of any meeting and copy of the agenda of each regular or special meeting of the Board, if there is such, at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled time of such meeting
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Board Appearance Grievable Issue — no issue may be presented to Board unless grievable under Agreement and previously presented to Superintendent
For purposes of this section, no issue may be presented to the Board, which is defined as being grievable under the terms of this AGREEMENT, unless it is in the regular course of the grievance procedure set forth herein in Article IX
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Board Minutes Association Copies — one copy of all Board minutes emailed or placed in Association president's mailbox as soon as approved
One copy of all Board minutes shall be emailed to or placed in the school mailbox of the president of the Association as soon as they have been approved
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Classroom Startup Allowance — $300 reimbursement for instructional materials and supplies; additional $100 for transferred or first-year teachers
a teacher will be reimbursed up to Three Hundred Dollars ($300) each school year for instructional materials and supplies. If a teacher is transferred to a different grade level or is a first year teacher in the District, they will be allotted an additional One Hundred Dollars ($100).
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Classroom Startup Reimbursement — Teachers reimbursed up to $300 each school year for instructional materials and supplies; first-year teachers receive additional $100
A teacher will be reimbursed up to Three Hundred Dollars ($300) each school year for instructional materials and supplies. If a teacher is transferred to a different grade level or is a first year teacher, they will be allotted an additional One Hundred Dollars ($100).
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Consulting Teacher — Consult and assist in the teacher remediation plan.
Consult and assist in the teacher remediation plan.
Evaluation
Consulting Teacher Stipend — Consulting teachers receive $1,000 for duration of remediation plan
Consulting teachers will receive $1,000 for the duration of a remediation plan
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — School year based on 185 school calendar attendance days for teachers
The school year in this AGREEMENT shall be a period of one hundred eighty-five (185) days. The school year shall be based on one hundred and eighty-five (185) school calendar attendance days for teachers.
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Critical Needs Endorsements — Reading Specialist, EL/Bilingual, Special Education (LBS1), High School Math Certification, ECE Preschool, Assistive Technology, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Computer Science Endorsement
Critical needs endorsements will be reviewed annually in February by the Superintendent and the PEA Executive Board. Teachers who have been pre-approved for an advanced degree or critical needs endorsement will receive the salary increase if the program of study is completed within 5 years.
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Curriculum Committee Work — Work outside of the school day, arranged and approved by administration.
Work outside of the school day, arranged and approved by administration.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental insurance provided in accordance with current carrier policies
Dental insurance shall be provided in accordance with the policies of the current carrier in effect as of the execution date of this agreement
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Department Chairs — Provide leadership in curriculum and professional development in the subject area. Coordinate and maintain Curriculum Leadership Institute (CLI) work and initiatives. Provide a leadership role in choosing and facilitating curriculum resources.
Provide leadership in curriculum and professional development in the subject area. Coordinate and maintain Curriculum Leadership Institute (CLI) work and initiatives. Provide a leadership role in choosing and facilitating curriculum resources.
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Dues Deduction Authorization — Board deducts Association dues from authorized member's pay; remitted to Association within 20 days
Upon receipt of an appropriate written authorization from an Association member, the Board shall deduct from that Association member's pay his/her current dues for the Association. All dues deducted by the Board shall be remitted to the Association in accordance with each Association member's authorization
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Dues Deduction Revocation Window — authorization for dues deduction may be revoked between June 1 and September 1 each year
The authorization for dues deduction may be revoked between June 1 and September 1 of each year, upon written notice to the Board and the Association
Compensation
Endorsement Bonus — Annual stipend of $500 for critical needs endorsements
An annual stipend of $500 will be given for endorsements in the following critical needs areas
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Employee evaluations shall be consistent with Illinois School Code and all applicable regulations; conducted per Official Evaluation Procedures
Employee Evaluations shall be consistent with the Illinois School Code and all applicable regulations. Teacher evaluations will be conducted in accordance with said official evaluation procedure.
Evaluation
Evaluation Dispute Allowed — Teacher may submit written objections to evaluation, attached to personnel file
In the event that a teacher disputes his/her formal written evaluation, he/she may submit written objections, which will be attached to the evaluation report
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Evening Functions Required — Teachers required to attend 1 Parent-Teacher Conference, 1 Curriculum Night, and 2 additional evening functions
Teachers are required to attend one evening Parent-Teacher Conference and Curriculum Night and two (2) additional evening functions.
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Extra Curricular Chorus — Hold regular rehearsals and schedule 2 evening performances per year. Develop expectations for student participation and attendance, and communicate with parents.
Hold regular rehearsals and schedule 2 evening performances per year. Develop expectations for student participation and attendance, and communicate with parents.
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Faculty Meetings Monthly — School faculty meetings scheduled monthly on designated day; may have second meeting if necessary
School faculty meetings shall be scheduled and held on the designated day of each month unless the Superintendent or designee determines that an emergency exists; in which case, additional faculty meetings may be called as required.
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Foia Notification Teacher — District notifies teacher and PEA President on or before day District responds to FOIA request regarding teacher
When the District receives a request for records in relation to an individual teacher contained in the teacher's personnel file under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the District will send written notification to the teacher and the PEA President on or before the day the District responds
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Grievance procedures outlined in Article III, Section A; parent complaints requiring investigatory meetings with teachers handled per Article III, Section A
Any parent complaint deemed by any administrator to justify an investigatory meeting with the teacher shall be brought to the immediate attention of the teacher involved in accordance with Article III, Section A.
Insurance
Health Coverage Available — insurance coverage provided as provided in Article XI
Full-time teachers who replace bargaining unit members during the course of a school term shall be eligible for insurance coverage as provided in Article XI hereafter
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board will pay monthly up to $1,163 for 2024-2025 school year
The Board will pay monthly up to: 2024-2025 School Year $1,163 for coverage toward a teacher's individual life, accident, PPO or HMO health, and dental insurance costs.
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Homebound Tutor — Plan, coordinate, and teach the school curriculum for the homebound student.
Plan, coordinate, and teach the school curriculum for the homebound student.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — School day runs 7:45 A.M. to 3:15 P.M., fifteen minutes after close of pupil's school day
Normally, a teacher shall report to school at 7:45 A.M., and will remain until 3:15 P.M., which is fifteen minutes after the close of the pupil's school day.
Leave
Jury Duty Paid — Full salary paid during jury duty
The District will pay full salary during the time any teacher spends on jury duty or, pursuant to a subpoena issued by the clerk of a court or quasi-judicial agency
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — 2% lane change increase for BA+27 to MA; 3% for MA to Terminal/EdD/PhD
Each lane change will result in a two percent (2%) increase to teacher's base salary. Terminal Degree; EdD/PhD will result in three percent (3%) increase
Compensation
Longevity Pay Yr11 — Longevity pay of $500 starting at 11th year through 19th year
Teachers who have taught for eleven (11) years at Pennoyer will receive on their eleventh year (11) longevity pay of $500 yearly through year nineteen (19)
Compensation
Longevity Pay Yr20 — Longevity stipend of $1,000 for BA; $1,200 for MA starting at 20th year
Teachers who have completed nineteen (19) years of service with the District shall receive a longevity stipend added to teacher's base salary beginning twentieth year. Teachers shall receive such stipend BA $1,000, MA $1,200
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Lunch Break Minutes — Duty-free, uninterrupted lunch period of at least 40 minutes per school day
All teachers are entitled to a duty-free, uninterrupted, lunch period, as provided in the School Code, and in no event shall such lunch period be less than forty (40) minutes per school day.
Workday
Lunch Playground Supervisor — Supervise students in the lunchroom and/or playground.
Supervise students in the lunchroom and/or playground.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — MA+39 Step 1 maximum salary for 2024-25
MA+39 Step 1 salary: $62,098 for 2024-25 school year
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MA Step 1 minimum salary for 2024-25
MA Step 1 salary: $57,369 for 2024-25 school year
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Mentor — Two-year program for teachers new to Pennover. Mentors must attend New Teacher Induction, District Mentor/Mentee meetings, hold weekly meetings with mentee(s), model lessons, observe formative lessons, provide reflections (3 for year 1; 2 for year 2), provide support and guidance throughout the school year.
This is a two-year program for teachers new to Pennover. Attend and help plan New Teacher Induction before the start of school and attend District Mentor/Mentee meetings; hold regular, weekly meetings with your mentee(s); keep your mentee(s) updated monthly through checklists; model a lesson for your mentee(s) (one required), first year only; observe formative lessons from your mentee(s) that include a pre-conference, observation, post-conference, and mentee reflection (3 for year 1; 2 for year 2).
Compensation
National Board Certification Bonus — Annual payment of $2,000 for National Board Certification
Upon successful completion and certification, the District will provide an annual payment of $2,000 for the life of the certification
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Newspaper — Plan, develop, and meet with students to guide the layout. Print four issues annually.
Plan, develop, and meet with students to guide the layout. Print four issues annually.
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Notice Of Assignment — reasonable effort to notify teachers of grade level and/or subject assignments by May 1 of preceding school year
Reasonable effort will be made by the Superintendent and the Board to notify teachers of their grade level and/or subject assignments for the coming school year by May 1 of the preceding school year
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — One-time Board contribution to HRA for retiring teachers of $3,000.00
Teachers retiring under the above program will also receive a one-time Board contribution to an HRA in the amount of $3,000.00. Such contributions will be made after the teacher's final work day.
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Outdoor Education Trip Coordinator — The overnight coordinator is responsible for the organization, scheduling and oversight of students prior to and during the education experience. Contact person for this education experience. Responsibilities include being an overnight chaperone.
The overnight coordinator is responsible for the organization, scheduling and oversight of students prior to and during the education experience. Disseminates all communications in terms of forms and payments to parents.
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Overnight Chaperones — Attend planning meetings, supervise students.
Attend planning meetings, supervise students.