Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration available as Step 4 if grievance not resolved at Step 3
STEP 4: If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at STEP 3, the aggrieved may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration, which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings.
Other
Association Leave Combined — 2 combined association leave days per year with one-week advance notice and filing required absentia paperwork
The Association will be entitled to two (2) combined association leave days per year, upon the attending member, giving one-week advance notice, files all required absentee paperwork, and obtains administration approval.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Education incentive reimbursement per semester hour
Each teacher shall be reimbursed a maximum of two hundred and seventy-five ($275) per semester hour or actual cost (less tax) if less for approved Illinois state accredited college/university
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Scheduled salary amount increased by 6% each year for up to final three (3) years of employment under Option A (Current)
Option A (Current) The benefit shall be as follows: Any teacher who began his/her employment with the District may have his/her scheduled salary amount increased by 6% each year for up to the final three (3) years of employment in Pinckney Elementary School District #50
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4.30% salary increase for 2025-2026
Salary schedule showing 4.30% across all lanes and steps for 2025-2026 contract year
Leave
Bereavement Days — 2 bereavement leave days per school year, usable in half-day increments
Each teacher shall be granted two (2) bereavement leave days for use during the school year. These days may be taken in one-half (1/2) days increments.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Normal teacher workday is 7 hour and 25 minute workday, except when official school calendar indicates shortened school day
The normal teacher workday shall constitute a 7 hour and 25 minute workday, except when the official school calendar indicates a shortened school day.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Both parties will have input on the insurance specifications and the carrier
Both parties will have input on the insurance specifications and the carrier.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — All teachers evaluated in classroom according to established district evaluation plan with procedures set by advisory committee of administrators and teachers
All teachers will be evaluated in the classroom according to the established district evaluation plan. The procedures for evaluation will be set by an advisory committee composed of administrators and a committee of teachers chosen by the association.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Step 1 informal discussion with principal, Step 2 written statement to Superintendent, Step 3 Board meeting, Step 4 arbitration
STEP 1: A teacher with a grievance shall first discuss it with the principal with the idea of resolving the matter informally. The aggrieved shall initiate Step 1 of the grievance process within forty-five working days of the event giving rise to the grievance.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays $950/month toward District's group insurance for 2023-2024
The Board will pay a monthly amount, as listed below, towards the District's group insurance, with the teacher to pay the difference (if any) in premium for the plan selected (whether individual or family): any difference will be deducted from the teacher's pay. 2023-2024 = $950/month
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Teachers shall be provided adequate planning time, not averaging less than 30 minutes per day on a weekly basis
Teachers shall be provided adequate planning time. This time shall not average less than (30) minutes per day, averaging on a weekly basis.
Grievance
No Strike Clause — The Association agrees that it will not strike during the term of this agreement.
The Association agrees that it will not strike during the term of this agreement.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Cash option of $2,825.00 during June payroll in lieu of health insurance
OPTION 2 - The Board shall pay a cash option of $2,825.00 during the Agreement to the teacher in the June payroll in lieu of health insurance. Retirement and taxes shall first be deducted.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Maximum of 12 semester hours of approved coursework eligible for reimbursement and salary movement per school year
A maximum of twelve (12) semester hours of Superintendent-approved coursework shall be eligible for course reimbursement and/or movement on the salary schedule.
Other
Professional Development Hourly Rate — $20 per hour compensation for professional development activities
Each teacher participating in above activities will be compensated at a rate of $20 per hour.
Other
Professional Development Hours — Up to 22 additional hours in after school activities for curriculum improvement, instructional materials, or continuing education, compensated at $20 per hour
Teachers may be required to spend up to twenty-two (22) additional hours in after school activities connected to curriculum improvement, instructional materials or continuing education in-service training.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board pays 9.0% TRS employee contribution for 2023-24
The Board of Education shall pay the Employee's contributions to the State of Illinois for Member TRS Retirement contributions at 9.0% and 0.9% for 2023-24 THIS.
Retirement
Retirement System — Teachers covered by TRS (Teachers' Retirement System)
The Board of Education shall pay the Employee's contributions to the State of Illinois for Member TRS Retirement contributions at 9.0% and 0.9% for 2023-24 THIS.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 6 salary lanes: BA, BA+15, BA+30, MA, MA+30, MA+45
Salary schedules include lanes labeled BA, BA+15, BA+30, MA, MA+30, MA+45 plus BEd5 and MASS2
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 32 salary steps
Salary schedules show steps numbered 1 through 32 across both contract years
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Education incentive reimbursement maximum of $275 per semester hour or actual cost (less tax) for approved coursework
Each teacher shall be reimbursed a maximum of two hundred and seventy-five ($275) per semester hour or actual cost (less tax) if less for approved Illinois state accredited college/university from the list, or a course otherwise preapproved by the Superintendent.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Any teachers completing more than 12 credit hours of approved coursework will be granted additional movement on the following year. Movement shall not exceed 12 credit hours in one school year.
Any teachers who complete more than twelve (12) credit hours of approved coursework will be granted additional movement on the following year. Movement shall not exceed twelve (12) credit hours in one school year.
Compensation
Step Increase — New teachers receive no more than ten (10) years' experience on the salary schedule
Teachers shall be paid according to the salary schedule. Any new teacher hired shall receive no more than ten (10) years' experience on the salary schedule.