Other
Agreement Duration — July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025
The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025
Other
Air Conditioning Buses — Beginning January 1, 2024, District will make every effort to purchase buses equipped with air conditioning
Beginning January 1, 2024, the district will make every effort during the term of this contract to purchase buses equipped with air conditioning.
Leave
Approved Workshop Attendance Not Charged — Approved in-service workshop/conference attendance will not be charged as vacation or sick days
Approved in-service workshop/conference attendance will not be charged as vacation or sick days.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available at Step #4 if grievance not resolved at Step #3
The arbitrator shall have authority only to interpret and apply the provisions of this Agreement and only to the extent necessary to decide the submitted grievance and shall not have authority to add to, detract from, or in any way alter the provisions of this Agreement. The decision of the arbitrator shall be binding on the parties.
Compensation
Asbestos Work Foreman Salary Yr1 — Asbestos Work Foreman 23-24 school year
Asbestos Work Foreman 34.24 (23-24 school year)
Compensation
Asbestos Worker Salary Yr1 — Asbestos Worker 23-24 school year
Asbestos Worker 33.39 (23-24 school year)
Other
Ase Registration Reimbursement — Staff reimbursed for ASE certification registration and tests for School Buses, up to 6 tests per level
Staff members shall be reimbursed the cost of registration and the tests [currently six (6) per level] required to receive ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification
Leave
Assault Battery Leave — up to 90 working days for assault and battery injury while on duty not deducted from sick leave
Absence up to ninety (90) working days due to injury from an assault and battery sustained while on duty as an employee of Peoria Public Schools shall not be deducted from the employee's sick leave.
Insurance
Assault Injury Absence — Absences up to 90 days per year due to injury from assault and battery sustained while on duty not deducted from sick leave; full salary paid
Absences up to ninety (90) days per year due to injury from an assault and battery sustained as set forth in the preceding paragraph shall not be deducted from the Bargaining Unit Member's sick leave.
Other
Athletic Director Removal — Three high school athletic director positions removed from bargaining unit effective 2022-23, except current directors retain status until June 30, 2025
The three (3) high school athletic director positions shall be removed from the bargaining unit effective for the 2022-2023 school year, except, however, the current Athletic Directors at Richwoods and Peoria High School shall retain their current positions
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $42.00/hour for RNs
RNs 2025-26: $42.00/hour
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $21.00/hour for LPNs
LPNs 2025-26: $21.00/hour
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Cafeteria employees receive increases upon position change via specified percentages
Employees paid pursuant to the cafeteria starting pay appendix shall receive a salary increase pursuant to the below chart (or the starting wage for each wage category, whichever is higher) when moving into a position with a higher starting pay
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4.0% over prior year's base salary
Salary increases for current Employees: 2026-27: 4.0% over prior year's base salary; $750 one-time retention bonus
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Salary increase for progress towards approved degree - from 75 to 90 hours
From 75 to 90 hours: 5% salary increase
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to three days leave with pay to attend funerals of specified family members
A part-time Employee may have up to three (3) days leave with pay to attend the funeral of a parent, step-parent, spouse, sibling, step-sibling, child, step-child, grandparent, step-grandparent, grandchild, step-grandchild, member of the household, parent-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, legal guardian or partner in civil union.
Other
Boot Allowance — Annual boot allowance for Mechanical and Preventative Maintenance Personnel
Each Mechanical Maintenance Technician and Preventative Maintenance Personnel shall receive an annual boot allowance in the amount of $100.00
Workday
Bus Driving Cdl Requirement — Transportation Mechanic Maintenance Technicians and Preventative Maintenance Personnel must possess valid CDL and School Bus Permit
Transportation Mechanic Maintenance Technicians (MMT) and Preventative Maintenance Personnel (PMP) must possess a valid CDL and School Bus Permit to be considered for bus driving time.
Workday
Cafeteria Breaks 5 5 To 6 Hours — Employees working five and one-half (5½) to six (6) hours: one (1) ten (10) minute break and thirty (30) minute lunch
Employees working five and one-half (5½) to six (6) hours, one (1) ten (10) minute break and a thirty (30) minute lunch.
Workday
Cafeteria Breaks 7 Hours — Employees working seven (7) hours: one (1) fifteen (15) minute break and thirty (30) minute lunch
Employees working seven (7) hours, one (1) fifteen (15) minute break and a thirty (30) minute lunch.
Workday
Cafeteria Breaks 8 Hours — Employees working eight (8) hours: two (2) ten (10) minute breaks and thirty (30) minute lunch
Employees working eight (8) hours, two (2) ten (10) minute breaks and a thirty (30) minute lunch.
Workday
Cafeteria Breaks Under 5 5 Hours — Employees working less than five and one-half (5½) hours: no break; thirty (30) minute lunch only
Employees working less than five and one-half (5½) hours, no break; thirty (30) minute lunch only.
Compensation
Cafeteria Paid Training Monthly — All Cafeteria Employees given two (2) hours paid training each month
All Cafeteria Employees will be given two (2) hours of paid training each month which may include training on use of equipment, proper lifting, computer use and/or skills, management and/or leadership, de-escalation
Compensation
Cafeteria Testing Paid By District — Tuition and book costs for required Cafeteria testing program paid by DISTRICT
Tuition and book costs of the required Cafeteria testing program will be paid by the DISTRICT. Tuition will be paid upon successful completion of course and return of textbook.
Workday
Cafeteria Work Year Days — Cafeteria employees' work year is 180 days
Cafeteria employees' work year is 180 days.
Compensation
Call Out Minimum Pay — Minimum of two (2) hours pay for call-out to a facility
In the event there is a call-out to a facility, there will be a minimum of two (2) hours pay to the employee responding to the call-out. No bargaining unit member shall be required to respond to a callout for security reasons to any facility.
Other
Cdl License Required — Anyone hired or promoted to general maintenance-swing required to have CDL license
Anyone hired or promoted to general maintenance-swing is required to have a CDL license.
Other
Certification Reimbursement — A+ and Net+ Certification reimbursement for books and test costs with conditions: prior written approval, good standing, one-year commitment, successful tests only, outside work hours, documentation required, payment within 60 days
Staff members shall be reimbursed the cost of books and all tests required to receive A+ and Net + Certification subject to conditions: Prior written approval required. Staff members must be in good standing and not on leave. Staff members seeking reimbursement must indicate intent in writing to remain full-time for one complete year after reimbursement.
Workday
Class Size 2 4 — Below 26 students in grades 2-4
Subject to the availability of resources, the Board recognizes the goal of maintaining class sizes as follows: (2) below 26 students in grades 2-4
Workday
Class Size 5 8 — Below 29 students in grades 5-8
(3) below 29 students in 5-8; (4) below 45 students per teacher in physical education at middle and high school levels and (5) below 29 students in secondary grades
Workday
Class Size Committee — Class Size and Composition Committee established co-chaired by Board and Union; meets upon request to address class size and composition concerns
Teachers who have concerns regarding class sizes may submit their concerns to a standing Class Size and Composition Committee, co-chaired by a representative of the Board and a representative of the Union.
Workday
Class Size K1 — Below 22 students in K-1
The Board recognizes the goal of maintaining class sizes as follows: (1) below 22 students in k-1
Workday
Class Size Pe — Below 45 students per teacher in physical education at middle and high school levels
(4) below 45 students per teacher in physical education at middle and high school levels
Workday
Class Size Secondary — Below 29 students in secondary grades, except in classes which traditionally have been larger
(5) below 29 students in secondary grades, except in classes which traditionally have been larger – for example, Washington Gifted Middle school, music, and single-sectioned subjects offered at the secondary level.
Other
Coach Evaluation Tool — District and PFT to develop evaluation tool/rubric for coaches implemented 2023-24
The District and PFT shall work collaboratively to develop an evaluation tool/rubric for coaches. The evaluation tool/rubric shall be implemented for use starting in the 2023-2024 school year
Other
Coaches Directors Own Transportation — Coaches/directors may drive own vehicles with up to 14 students per van; no more than 1 van per team/group
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article 16, coaches, directors, and sponsors of teams and activities listed in Appendix C shall be allowed to drive their own students, provided the student count does not exceed fourteen (14) per van and no more than one (1) van is driven per team/group.
Compensation
Compensation Additional Academic Class — Teachers assigned additional academic class for semester receive extra compensation
Teachers who are assigned an additional academic class for a semester shall receive extra compensation for each class session at the rate of $37.50 during the 2022-2023 school year
Compensation
Compensation Additional Academic Class 2023 2024 — Additional academic class compensation for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
at the rate of $40.00 for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years
Compensation
Compensation Additional Duties Double Up — Teachers who double up or use preparation periods for teaching receive extra compensation
Teachers who "double up" or use their preparation periods for teaching shall receive extra compensation for each class session at the rate of $30.50 during the 2022-2023 school year
Compensation
Compensation Additional Duties Double Up 2023 2024 — Teachers who double up receive extra compensation for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
at the rate of $35.00 for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years
Compensation
Compensation Driver Education Behind Wheel — Bargaining Unit Members instructing Behind-the-Wheel driver education receive hourly rate
For those Bargaining Unit Members who instruct students in the Behind-the-Wheel portion of driver education, the hourly rate for instructional time shall be $33.00 during the 2022-2023 school year
Compensation
Compensation Driver Education Behind Wheel 2023 2024 — Driver education behind-wheel rate for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
at the hourly rate of $36.00 for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years
Compensation
Compensation Professional Development Hourly — Hourly rate for professional development set by Board Policy
The hourly rate for professional development set by Board Policy shall be adjusted to $30.50 per hour during the 2022-2023 school year
Compensation
Compensation Professional Development Hourly 2023 2024 — Professional development hourly rate for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
at the rate of $35.00 per hour for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years
Compensation
Compensation School Activity Supervision — Middle school event supervision compensation at specified rate
Bargaining Unit Members working middle school events, such as ticket takers and clock keepers, shall receive $20 per event
Compensation
Compensation Special Education Iep Preparation — Special education teacher completing IEP not on case load receive hourly compensation
any special education teacher who is required to complete an IEP for a student not on his/her case load, or is part of a waiver agreement, shall be paid $30.50 per hour during the 2022-2023 school year
Compensation
Compensation Special Education Iep Preparation 2023 2024 — Special education IEP compensation for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
That rate shall increase to $35.00 for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school year
Compensation
Compensation Supervision Period — Teachers assigned additional period for supervision receive extra compensation
Teachers who are assigned an additional period for supervision shall receive extra compensation for each period at the rate of $26.00 during the 2022-2023 school year
Compensation
Compensation Supervision Period 2023 2024 — Supervision period compensation for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
at the rate of $28.00 for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years
Compensation
Compensation Virtual Learning Assignment 2022 2023 — Virtual learning assignment during 2022-2023 school year stipend per semester
Any Bargaining Unit Member with a virtual learning assignment during the 2022-2023 school year shall receive a stipend of $2000 per semester
Leave
Compensatory Time Max Days — No employee shall accumulate more than two (2) days in compensatory time
Employees shall be given the choice to receive either overtime pay or compensatory time for work they perform beyond the eight-hour workday. No employee shall accumulate more than two (2) days in compensatory time. The time will be calculated on a time for time basis.
Other
Confidential Itp Responsibility — Driver responsible for maintaining confidentiality of Individualized Transportation Plan and taking it to and from route daily
Any student who requires transportation as a part of their IEP, the driver shall receive a copy of the Individualized Transportation Plan (ITP). This ITP must remain confidential at all times and will be the sole responsibility of the driver to maintain that information as confidential.
Compensation
Consulting Teacher Stipend — Consulting teacher receives $1,000 stipend for fulfilling prescribed tasks on timely basis
Any Bargaining Unit Member assigned to serve as a consulting teacher who fulfills the prescribed tasks on a timely basis shall be paid a $1,000 stipend.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Union release time: President 4 hours/week; Vice Presidents 15 hours/school year; Treasurer 4 hours/month
The UNION President shall be given four (4) hours of release time per week in order to conduct UNION business. Each of the three (3) UNION Vice Presidents (Clerical, Cafeteria, Paraprofessional) shall be given fifteen (15) hours of release time per school year subject to the approval of his/her immediate supervisor.
Workday
Contract Hours Daily — Seven hours contractual work day including seven and one-half hours inclusive of fifteen minutes before and after school day
The teachers' contractual work day shall be seven hours and shall include the contractual preparation period (seven hours and a half inclusive of fifteen minutes before and after the designated school day to be used as historically has been the practice).
Other
Contract Printing Shared Cost — Union and Board share equally in cost of printing and distributing contract
The Union shall print and distribute copies of the contract. The Union and Board shall share equally in the cost of printing of the contract
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Eighty percent (80%) of the cost of group dental insurance coverage
Eighty percent (80%) of the cost of group dental insurance coverage for regular, full-time staff members and their dependents, if requested, will be paid by the District. Such coverage shall require a $50 deductible per person to a maximum annual claim limit of $1,000 per person.
Workday
Department Leader Release — Department leaders at high school receive one period of release time daily
Department Leaders at each high school shall be granted one period of release time daily.
Other
Discipline Just Cause — Disciplinary action may be imposed only for just cause
Disciplinary action may be imposed upon an employee only for just cause. Discipline shall be imposed as soon as possible after the Board is aware of the event or action giving rise to the discipline.
Other
Discipline Types — Oral reprimand, written reprimand, suspension with/without pay, discharge
Disciplinary action shall include only the following: A. Oral reprimand. B. Written reprimand. C. Suspension with or without pay. D. Discharge.