Other
Activity Pass — All-District, All-Activity pass provided covering employee and immediate family
Each teacher will be provided with an All-District, All-Activity pass that covers both the employee and their immediate family.
Other
Agreement Term — Agreement effective August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2027
The terms and conditions of the agreement are in effect as of August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2027.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — binding arbitration under Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association
grievance may submit to final and binding arbitration under the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 5.5% increase to base hourly wage in first year
The applicable longevity amount shall be added to the employee's base hourly wage following the 5.5% increase and shall become part of the employee's new base rate for future negotiations.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — $1 increase plus 2% increase to new total in second year
In the second year of this Agreement, all bargaining unit members shall receive a $1 increase to their 2025-2026 wage. In addition, a 2% increase shall be applied to the new total and shall become part of the employee's new base rate for future negotiations.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Large Bus 2027-28: $156.98 daily rate
Compensation chart Large Bus (33 or more): $156.98 for 27-28, increase from $148.80.
Leave
Bereavement Days — 3 days per year for bereavement
Employees may use up to three (3) days per year for bereavement. Staff members reserve the right to use sick leave for the death of individuals covered by statute, allowing them to retain bereavement leave for individuals not covered by the statute.
Other
Class Size Monitoring — Board shall make every effort to limit class size to numbers designed for best educational program; ongoing monitoring continues
The Board shall make every effort to limit class size to numbers designed to affect the best possible educational program for District #10 students. Ongoing monitoring of class size will continue. District will staff buildings to best account for changes in class.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — School year and ten-month employees receive pay for all legal school holidays in their regular work calendar
School Year and Ten-month employees shall receive pay for all legal school holidays that fall within their regular work calendar.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — $10,000 life insurance provided
The Board shall provide $10,000 in life insurance.
Compensation
Detention Duty Pay — $30/hour for detention duty on Saturdays and/or beyond regular workday
Teachers shall receive thirty dollars ($30) per hour for detention duty on Saturdays and/or assigned detention duty during the week that is beyond the regular workday.
Other
Driving Assignment Preference — drivers maintain assignments year to year; if change is made, driver notified and consulted
It is preferable that drivers maintain their driving assignments from year to year. If a change if an assignment is made, then the driver will be notified and consulted.
Other
Dues Deduction — Union dues deducted from paychecks monthly
The Board shall deduct union dues from employees' paychecks upon written authorization and remit such deductions to the Union monthly.
Other
Early Dismissal — Classes dismissed at 2:45 p.m. during first five full days of student attendance; further dismissals at superintendent discretion
During at least the first five (5) full days of student attendance, classes will be dismissed at 2:45 p.m. daily. Further early dismissals will be made at the discretion of the superintendent.
Other
Emergency Callback Pay — Employees called back on emergency basis paid minimum 2 hours at time and one-half
Any employee who is called back on an emergency basis shall be paid a minimum of two (2) hours at the rate of time and one-half.
Other
Emergency Closure Pay — Employees suffer no loss in pay when school is officially closed by Superintendent
When school is officially closed by the Superintendent, employees shall suffer no loss in pay.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee pays 0% of single premium
The Board will pay 100% of the single premium for a full-time employee.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Bus drivers will be evaluated once per year
Bus drivers will be evaluated once per year. After receiving two consecutive evaluations rated as excellent, evaluations may occur every other year.
Other
Extracurriculars Budget Yr1 — Extracurricular budget for 2024-2025
2024-2025= $38,999
Other
Extracurriculars Budget Yr2 — Extracurricular budget for 2025-2026
2025-2026= $41,144
Grievance
Grievance Steps — 5-step grievance procedure
Step 1: Informal conversation with supervisor. Step 2: Written statement to building supervisor within 10 days. Step 3: Appeal to Superintendent within 10 days. Step 4: Appeal to Board of Education within 10 days. Step 5: Grievance mediation or binding arbitration.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays 100% of single premium for full-time eligible employees
The Board shall maintain the current health/medical insurance program. The Board will pay 100% of the single premium of a full-time eligible employee. The anniversary date for the insurance premium shall be Oct. 1.
Other
High School Prep Limit — High school faculty on A/B block schedule shall have no more than six of eight total preparations
High School faculty on an A/B block schedule shall have no more than six of the eight total preparations. Preparations shall be defined as the number of scheduled classes taught, excluding special education.
Other
Holiday Work Premium — Employees working holidays receive regular pay plus holiday pay at time and one-half
Any employee who works on a holiday shall receive their regular rate of pay plus the holiday pay at a rate of time and one-half for that day.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — 8:00 a.m. through 3:45 p.m.
The actual teacher workday will be from 8:00 a.m. through 3:45 p.m.
Compensation
Internal Substitution Pay — $30 per clock hour for internal substitution during prep period
In the event a building principal requests a bargaining unit member to cover a classroom during his/her preparation period, the sum of thirty dollars ($30) per clock hour shall be paid.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Horizontal movement on salary schedules allowed for lane advancement
Horizontal movement on the schedules shall not be restricted to hours leading to a higher degree. Subject to the Superintendent's approval, hours relating to a teacher's assigned duties may also result in horizontal movement.
Other
Lunch Room Supervision — Teachers volunteering for lunch supervision compensated at $20 per lunch period
Teachers who elect to give their lunch period and volunteer to supervise students during the student cafeteria lunch period shall be compensated at the rate of twenty dollars ($20) per lunch period.
Other
Mileage Reimbursement — IRS-approved mileage rate for work-related vehicle use; submitted by 28th of each month
Employees who are required by the District to use their personal vehicle for work-related purposes, such as traveling between buildings, attending required meetings, transporting materials, or performing duties at off-site locations, shall be reimbursed for mileage. Mileage shall be reimbursed at the IRS-approved rate in effect at the time the mileage was incurred.
Other
No Strike — Employees shall not participate in strikes during term of agreement
During the term of this Agreement, employees shall not participate in a strike in whole or in part. Strike means an employee's refusal in concerted action with others to report for duty, or willful absence from position, or stoppage of work.
Other
No Strike Clause — Employees shall not participate in strikes during agreement term
During the term of this Agreement, employees shall not participate in a strike in whole or in part. Strike means an employee's refusal in concerted action with others to report for duty, or his or her willful absence from his or her position, or his or her stoppage of work, or his or her absence in whole or in part from the full, faithful or proper performance of his or her duties of employment.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Retirement bonus of $500 after 10 years service
Upon retirement from the District, an employee with at least ten (10) years of experience with the district will receive a $500 retirement bonus.
Other
Overload Stipend — Annual stipend of $870 for full-time PCS D-POD teachers with overload
Teachers who are assigned full time to PCS D-POD, excluding PE, Band, Music, and Chorus, will receive an additional stipend of $870 each year to account for an overload.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — three days which may be used for personal leave from sick days allocation
Employees will be allowed a maximum of fourteen (14) working days each year at full pay for sick leave, three of which may be used for personal leave.
Other
Personnel File Rights — Employee has right to examine personnel file upon request within five working days; grievance materials excluded and confidential
Upon receiving a written request from a teacher, the Superintendent shall, within five working days of said request, provide a copy of said requested materials to the teacher. Matters pertaining to the grievance procedure shall not be included in the teacher's personnel file.
Other
Preparation Time — Preparation periods equivalent to one regular class period per day granted in high school and departmental assignments
Preparation periods equivalent to one regular class period per day shall be granted to teachers in high school and departmental assignments. Teachers in self-contained assignments shall be granted preparation time throughout the entire school year when their students receive scheduled music and library time.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — District will continue to pay statutory required rate up to maximum of 9.0%
Teacher TRS contribution: The District will continue to pay statutory required rate up to maximum of 9.0%; if statutory amount is less than 9.0%, the difference will be paid to teachers as salary/wages.
Retirement
Retirement System — IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
Each driver shall be notified by October 1st of each year as to the number of credit hours received under IMRF for each route.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — positions becoming available within one calendar year from beginning of following school term shall be tendered to removed or dismissed employees
If the Board has any vacancies for the following school term or within one (1) calendar year from the beginning of the following school term, the positions becoming available shall be tendered to the employees removed or dismissed from that driving assignment.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 31 salary steps shown in placement schedule (steps 0-30)
Salary Placement Schedule shows steps 0 through 30
Other
Seniority List Provided — official seniority list provided by February 1 each year based on first day of employment as regular route driver
The District shall provide the Union with the official seniority list for the bus drivers by February 1 of each year. Each driver will be given a copy and afforded the opportunity to notify the District of any mistakes in his/her placement on the list.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Twelve-month employees receive up to 18 holidays per year and 3 paid days off during winter break
Full-time and part-time employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week will be paid for up to eighteen (18) holidays per year. These are holidays if observed by the district pursuant to the school calendar. In addition, these employees will receive three (3) paid days off during the school district's winter break.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — No cap on the number of sick leave days staff members can accumulate
At retirement, sick days in excess of those used for IMRF credit shall be automatically transferred into the Sick Leave Bank. There will be no cap on the number of sick leave days staff members can accumulate.
Compensation
Special Ed Staffing Pay — $30/hour for special education staffing meetings beyond normal workday
All bargaining unit members required to attend special education staffing's beyond the normal workday shall receive thirty dollars ($30) per hour for attendance at the meetings.
Compensation
Step Increase — driver paid $45.00 for each additional training or other duty day up to four days per year
In the event a regular route driver is assigned to participate in training or perform other duties for up to four (4) additional days per year for three hours or fewer per day, the driver will be paid $45.00 for each such day.
Compensation
Summer School Pay — Teachers paid $30/hour for summer school, plus up to $1.50/hour stipend
When the District sponsors summer school, teachers shall be paid thirty ($30) per hour, with up to an additional $1.50 per hour stipend depending upon the balance of state monies available.
Other
Term Of Agreement — August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2026
The terms and conditions of the agreement are in effect as of August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2026.
Compensation
Ticket Taking Stipend — $30 stipend per ticket taking event
The teacher responsible for the assignment shall receive a thirty $30 stipend per ticket taking event.
Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement Max — Maximum $300 per credit hour, up to 9 credit hours per year (July-June)
The maximum reimbursement of $300.00 per credit hour, up to a maximum of 9 credit hours per year (July 1-June 30th) to the district.
Other
Union Access — 30 minutes for union to meet with new employees during orientation
The Union shall be granted up to 30 minutes to meet with new employees during orientation within the first ten (10) working days.
Other
Union Representation Right — employees entitled to union representative if requested at Steps A through C of grievance procedure
Employees shall have the right to be represented by a Union representative, if one is requested, at Steps A through C of Article 4.2
Workday
Workday — 30 minutes paid duty-free lunch period
All full-time employees shall receive a paid duty-free lunch period of thirty (30) minutes and two (2) paid fifteen (15) minute breaks during their scheduled workday.