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Agreement Duration — Agreement effective first day of 2024-2025 school year through day preceding first day of 2028-2029 school year
This Agreement shall be effective the first day of the 2024-2025 school year through the day preceding the first day of the 2028-2029 school year except for the reopener below.
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Agreement Years — 2017-2022 contract years
This Agreement made and entered into the _____ day of ____________, 2017, for the 2017-2022 contract years, by and between the Board of Education, Keeneyville School District No. 20
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available as Step D if not satisfied with Step C Board decision
If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step C, there shall be available a fourth step of binding arbitration.
Other
Assignment Notification — teachers notified in writing of assignment no later than seven days prior to start of new school year, whenever possible by June 1
Whenever possible, teachers covered by this Agreement shall be notified in writing of his or her assignment at least by June 1, but no later than seven (7) days prior to the start of the new school year.
Other
Association Leave — Maximum of 12 days per year available for Association representatives to attend conferences; minimum 5 school days notice required
The maximum number of days available each year for such activities shall be twelve (12), with a minimum of a five (5) school day notice being a requirement.
Other
Association Leave Days — twelve days maximum per year for Association conferences and business
In the event that the Association desires to send representatives to local, state, or national conferences or on other business pertinent to Association affairs, these representatives shall be excused. The maximum number of days available each year for such activities shall be twelve (12).
Other
Association Leave Notice — minimum five school day notice required for Association conference attendance
With reference to the annual state-wide Association conference on collective bargaining, a thirty (30) school day notification shall be provided as to the number of teachers desiring to attend and the date of the conference.
Other
Association Membership Optional — Teachers have the right to organize, join, or not to join the Association
Teachers shall have the right to organize, join, or not to join, the Association to participate in professional negotiations with the Board through representatives of their own choosing.
Compensation
Athletics Stipends — Athletic coaching stipends (one time end of season payment)
Cross Country Coach, Boys Basketball Coach, Girls Basketball Coach, Track Coach, Volleyball Coach, Pep Squad all paid at $32.00 (one time end of season payment).
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $80,199
2027-2028 New Hiring Grid Social Workers, Psychologists, Speech, & BCBA step 10: 80,199
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $72,670
2027-2028 New Hiring Grid Social Workers, Psychologists, Speech, & BCBA step 0: 72,670
Compensation
Ba Plus15 Bonus — Additional compensation for BA +15 credits
A teacher who attains additional educational credit for BA +15 will receive an additional $1,000 on his or her base salary.
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Bargaining Unit Definition — regularly certificated teachers, social workers, psychologists, speech and language pathologists, and nurses; excludes superintendent, assistant superintendents, business manager, principals, assistant principals, administrative assistants, department/division chairpersons, program coordinators, supervisory/managerial positions; substitute teachers and part-time teachers working less than half-time excluded
The Board hereby recognizes the Keeneyville Education Association as the exclusive and sole negotiation agent for all regularly certificated teachers, social workers, psychologists, speech and language pathologists, and nurses.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 5.0% plus $1,500
Each teacher who was employed as a teacher for the 2023-2024 school year and returns to employment as a teacher for the 2024-2025 school year shall receive a base salary increase of 5.0% plus $1,500.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 5.0%
Each teacher who was employed as a teacher for the 2024-2025 school year and returns to employment as a teacher for the 2025-2026 school year shall receive a base salary increase of 5.0%.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4.5%
Each teacher who was employed as a teacher for the 2025-2026 school year and returns to employment as a teacher for the 2026-2027 school year shall receive a base salary increase of 4.5%.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Sick leave available for immediate family or household member illness or death
Sick leave shall be interpreted to mean personal illness, mental or behavioral complications, quarantine at home, or illness or death in the immediate family or household.
Other
Calendar Distribution Timeline — school calendar approved by Board distributed to staff no later than April 1 prior to new school year
In accordance with all of the above, the school calendar as approved by the Board shall be distributed to all staff no later than April 1, prior to the start of the new school calendar.
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Calendar Holiday Conversion — Board may convert Lincoln's Birthday, Casmir Pulaski Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, or Good Friday to work day with state waiver
The Board may, at its discretion, convert Lincoln's Birthday, Casmir Pulaski Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, or Good Friday to one additional work day, beyond those specified above, upon receipt of a waiver from the State.
Other
Car Expense Reimbursement — IRS approved rate for mileage reimbursement
Teachers who operate their personal vehicle shall be reimbursed at the current Internal Revenue Service approved rate as made public on July 1 of each fiscal year. All teachers must provide adequate proof of liability insurance.
Workday
Class Size Ideal — Ideal class size is 25 students to one classroom teacher
The Board and Association agree that an ideal class size is twenty-five (25) students to one (1) classroom teacher. In the event a class exceeds thirty-four (34) students (or exceeds thirty-seven (37) students in middle school physical education class), and it is determined that such has occurred on a permanent basis (i.e., 18 consecutive school days or more), a teacher aide will be employed on at least a one-half time basis within thirty (30) days following such determination.
Workday
Class Size Threshold Elementary — Class size threshold for aide employment in elementary is 34 students
In the event a class exceeds thirty-four (34) students (or exceeds thirty-seven (37) students in middle school physical education class), and it is determined that such has occurred on a permanent basis (i.e., 18 consecutive school days or more), a teacher aide will be employed on at least a one-half time basis within thirty (30) days following such determination.
Workday
Class Size Threshold Middle School Pe — Class size threshold for aide employment in middle school physical education is 37 students
In the event a class exceeds thirty-four (34) students (or exceeds thirty-seven (37) students in middle school physical education class), and it is determined that such has occurred on a permanent basis (i.e., 18 consecutive school days or more), a teacher aide will be employed on at least a one-half time basis within thirty (30) days following such determination.
Workday
Classroom Access Days Prior — Teachers shall have access to classrooms for at least 5 business days prior to first required teacher institute day
Starting with the 2018-2019 school year, for the purposes of setting up the classrooms, teachers shall have access to classrooms for at least five (5) business days prior to the first required teacher institute day.
Workday
Classroom Access Delay Compensation — $100 compensation if classroom unavailable 5 business days prior
Should a building or classroom be unavailable 5 business days prior, whether due to construction or other unforeseen circumstances, teachers affected by the delayed access to classrooms would be compensated in the amount of $100.00
Compensation
Clubs Stipends — Club sponsorship stipends (paid between Sept & May in regular payrolls)
IMSA, Play Directors, Student Council, Yearbook, Chorus, Dare to Dream, Math Club, Gaming Club, Junior Honor Society, Youth Leadership Council, Data Operational Team all paid at $32.00.
Other
Committee Membership Volunteers — committee membership available to teaching staff volunteers per Instructional Council guidelines; President and Superintendent each appoint one member per standing committee
The membership of each committee will be made available to volunteers from the entire teaching staff in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Instructional Council. In addition, the President of the Association and Superintendent may each appoint one (1) member for each standing committee.
Other
Conduct Rules Reasonable — rules and regulations governing teacher conduct shall be reasonable; enforcement shall be fair and equal
Rules and regulations governing teacher conduct shall be reasonable and enforcement of teacher discipline shall be fair and equal.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 176 student attendance days, 4 institute days, 1 professional development day, and 5 emergency days
The Board shall establish a school calendar consisting of one hundred seventy-six (176) student attendance days, four (4) institute days, and one (1) professional development day, and five (5) emergency days.
Compensation
Contract Stipends Extra Duty — Contract stipends for bus duty, lunchroom duty, study hall (paid between Sept & May in regular payrolls)
Bus Duty, Lunchroom Duty, Study Hall (Spring Wood Period 1 & 2) all paid at $32.00 per occurrence or period.
Other
Course Approval Process — Request for pre-approval must be submitted fourteen (14) calendar days prior to beginning of scheduled class unless emergency situation
Request for pre-approval and the corresponding appropriate documentation must be submitted fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the beginning of the scheduled class unless an emergency situation arises as defined by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
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Course Completion Documentation Deadline — Course completion documentation must be submitted prior to October 1 if course was completed prior to that date
In order to obtain credit for educational attainment, the following must be submitted to the Superintendent or his/her designee prior to October 1 if the course was completed prior to that date: an official transcript from the educational institution indicating the degree awarded by the institution and a completed original of this form.
Other
Curriculum Committee Participation — Teachers and administrators participate in district curriculum committees; those outside contractual day paid per Professional Negotiation Agreement rate
Teachers and Administrators shall participate in district curriculum committees. Teachers participating on curriculum meetings outside the contractual day will be paid for their work based on established rate.
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Curriculum Council Duties — act as advisory leadership body for School Improvement Teams; ensure systematic processes for professional learning guidance; ensure alignment with Mission and Vision; make curriculum and instructional recommendations; commission joint committees; act as District Improvement Team; meet minimally monthly during school year and as needed during summer
Act as the advisory leadership body for District 20 School Improvement Teams. Ensure systematic processes that provide guidance and assists in the development of professional learning. Ensure that District and School Improvement activities are in line with the stated Mission and Vision of the Board of Education.
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Curriculum Council Member Duties Description — comprehensive role descriptions developed by Superintendent in consultation with KEA President, approved by Board, reviewed annually with changes presented to Board
Comprehensive descriptions of roles and responsibilities for members shall be developed by the Superintendent in consultation with the KEA President and shall be approved by the Board of Education.
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Curriculum Council Membership — Superintendent, District Level Administrator, Principal/Assistant Principal from each school, one School Improvement Team representative, one teacher at large from each school (2-yr term), one Special Education teacher, one ELL teacher, one KEA member (2-yr term), one Board of Education representative, one parent representative
Membership: Superintendent of Schools, District Level Administrator appointed by the Superintendent, Principal or Assistant Principal from each school, 1 Representative of each School Improvement Team (2 year term), 1 Teacher Member at large from each School (2 year term), 1 Special Education Teacher Member (2 year term), 1 English Language Learner Teacher Member (2 year term), 1 Member appointed by the KEA (2 year term), 1 Board of Education Representative, 1 Parent Representative appointed by the Superintendent of Schools.
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Curriculum Council Norms Development — at start of each term, council develops/reviews norms, processes, procedures ensuring ability to execute duties; supported by Board of Education policy and enacted with consensus of initial council members
Upon convening at the start of each term, the District Curriculum Council shall work collaboratively to develop/or review its norms, processes, and procedures ensuring its ability to successfully execute the duties enumerated above.
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Curriculum Council Professional Development — anticipated that council will engage in professional development; all members expected to participate
It is anticipated that from time to time the District Curriculum Council will engage in professional development; all members are expected to participate in said professional development.
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Curriculum Council Purpose — foster collaborative culture supporting student learning using continual improvement model; review and make recommendations on curriculum, instructional programs, and professional development
The purpose of the District Curriculum Council will be to foster a collaborative culture that supports student learning using a continual improvement model. The District Curriculum Council will review and make recommendations on District curriculum, instructional programs, and professional development activities.
Compensation
Curriculum Council Stipend — teachers serving on District Curriculum Council receive stipend for council work outside regular teaching day and school year per established rate in Professional Negotiation Agreement
District 20 teachers serving on the District Curriculum Council shall receive a stipend for council work performed outside of the regular teaching day and or school year, using the established rate as per the current Professional Negotiation Agreement.
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Curriculum Council Term Definition — term defined as period between July 1 and June 30 of each year
A term is defined as the period between July 1 and June 30 of each year.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Blue Cross and Blue Shield PPO Plan and HMO Illinois plans available
Health Insurance Plan Designs showing dental coverage options in medical plans comparison
Other
Direct Deposit Required — Each employee required to participate in direct deposit; District provides electronic access to paystub
Each employee shall be required to participate in direct deposit. The District shall provide each employee with access to an electronic copy of his/her paystub.
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District Curriculum Council Replaces Plc — District Curriculum Council replaces Professional Learning Community (PLC) Leadership Council effective 2017-2018
Effective in the 2017-2018 school year, the District Curriculum Council shall replace the Professional Learning Community (PLC) Leadership Council.
Workday
Early Release Wednesday Minutes — Students released 50 minutes early on Wednesdays; teachers remain 40 minutes beyond normal school day for 90-minute block
Each Wednesday students shall be released fifty (50) minutes early and teachers will remain forty (40) minutes beyond the end of the normal school day to provide a 90-minute block of time to be used as set forth below. Teachers will have the right to leave at the end of ninety (90) minutes.
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Educational Attainment Credit — Credit for master's degree, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45, CAS, or courses related to teacher's assignment meeting accreditation standards
Must either be or be related to: a master's degree in education; a master's degree in teacher's major or minor field; a certificate of advanced study (CAS); or the teacher's teaching assignment, which in the opinion of the Superintendent or his/her designee, shall improve the teacher's ability.
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Emergency Bypass — Seniority provisions do not apply in emergency situations lasting no longer than one school year; Association President notified
Sections 2 and 3 shall not apply in emergency situations. Emergency being understood as something no longer than one (1) school year at a time. The President of the Association will be notified.
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Emergency Bypass Assignments — emergency situations may bypass assignment provisions; emergency understood as no longer than one school year; Association President notified of such decisions
Sections 2 and 3 above, shall not apply in emergency situations as recommended by the Superintendent. Emergency being understood as something no longer than one (1) school year at a time.
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Emergency Days — five emergency days
The Board shall establish a school calendar consisting of 176 student attendance days, four (4) institute days, and one (1) professional development day, and five (5) emergency days.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Individual health insurance premium contribution
Each teacher electing individual health insurance coverage shall pay seven and one-half percent (7.5%) toward the individual health insurance premium (PPO or HMO) and the Board shall pay the remaining portion.
Evaluation
Evaluation Classroom Observation Minutes — Formal evaluation preceded by classroom visitation of at least thirty consecutive minutes
Each formal written evaluation shall be preceded by a classroom visitation of the evaluator of at least thirty (30) consecutive minutes or a class period unless an emergency situation arises.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Keeneyville School District 20 current Teacher Evaluation Plan as agreed upon by the Joint Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Committee
Evaluation procedures and documentation shall be in accordance with the Keeneyville School District 20 current Teacher Evaluation Plan as agreed upon by the Joint Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Committee.
Evaluation
Evaluation Personnel File Timeline — Summative evaluation report placed in personnel file within ten school days or soon as possible
A copy of the completed summative evaluation report, signed by both parties, shall be placed in the personnel file within ten (10) school days or as soon as possible after the completion of the evaluation process.
Evaluation
Evaluation Rebuttal Window — Teacher may submit written objections to evaluation within twenty school days
If a teacher feels his/her formal written evaluation is incomplete, inaccurate, or unjust, he/she may put his/her objections in writing and have them attached to the evaluation report within twenty (20) school days of receiving the evaluation.
Workday
Extra Duty Pay Hourly — Extra duty jobs paid at hourly rate per Appendix A
Extra duty Jobs shall be as set forth in Appendix A, with such stipends being hourly stipends. For those extra duty jobs in Appendix A that are hourly stipends, the Administration will provide those employees with time sheets.
Compensation
Extra Duty Stipend Hourly — Hourly stipend for extra duty/committee work
Curriculum Committees, Instructional Leadership Team, Team Leader, Subject Area Committee Member, Curriculum Writing, Homebound Tutoring, Graduation, Sports Time Keepers, Workshop Participant, Workshop Presenter, After School Clubs, Intramurals, Summer Curriculum, Planning After School Events all paid at $32.00 hourly.
Other
Fair Share Fee — Non-members must pay fair share fee equivalent to Association dues within 30 days of employment; Board collects from wages if not paid directly
Each bargaining unit member shall join the Association or pay a fair share fee equivalent to the amount of dues uniformly required of members. If not paid directly, the Board shall collect the fair share fee from wages.
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Fair Share Fee Required — bargaining unit member must join Association or pay fair share fee equivalent to member dues within 30 days
Each bargaining unit member, as a condition of his/her employment, on or before thirty (30) days from the date of commencement of duties or the effective date of this Agreement, shall join the Association or pay a fair share fee.
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Fair Share Legal Defense — Association to defend Board and Administration in legal action related to fair share collection; Association and NEA to indemnify and hold harmless Board
In the event of legal action against the Board and/or Administration brought in a court or administrative agency because of its compliance with this section, the court or administrative agency agrees to defend such action at its own expense.
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Fair Share Religious Exemption — religious exemption available; payment to non-religious charitable organization as per Association policy
The obligation to pay a fair share fee will not apply to any employee who, on the basis of a bona fide religious tenet or teaching of a church or religious body of which such employee is a member, objects to the payment of a fair share fee to the Association.