Other
Additional Routes Assignment — CSBO assigns additional routes by seniority; additional routes run on regular scheduled basis but not regularly assigned morning or afternoon routes
The CSBO shall assign additional routes by seniority. Additional routes are routes run on a regular scheduled basis but are not regularly assigned morning or afternoon routes.
Other
Administrative Leave Pending Investigation — Superintendent may grant administrative leave with pay pending investigation of misconduct allegation
In connection with any allegation of misconduct, the Superintendent may grant administrative leave with pay pending the investigation of such allegation.
Other
Agreement Effective Date — Agreement effective December 15, 2014
This Agreement to take effect as of the 15th day of December, 2014.
Other
Agreement Validity — Severability clause: if any article declared illegal, that part deleted but remainder stays in effect
Should any article, section or clause be declared illegal by court of competent jurisdiction, that part shall be deleted to extent it violates law and remaining articles, sections, and clauses shall remain in effect.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration referenced in grievance process
Stage Six and Stage Seven involve arbitration as final stages of grievance resolution
Other
Arbitrator Costs — Fees and expenses of arbitrator divided equally between parties; each party responsible for compensating its own representative and witnesses; transcript costs borne by requesting party or shared equally if jointly requested
The fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be divided equally between the parties; provided, however, that each party shall be responsible for compensating its own representative and witnesses...Each party shall have the right to have a transcript...provided it shall bear the full cost for the transcript. In the event the parties shall jointly request the transcript, then the parties shall equally share the cost thereof.
Grievance
Arbitrator Panel Selection — Panel of five arbitrators if parties cannot agree; each party strikes two names
In the event the parties are unable to agree upon an arbitrator within such 10-day period, the parties shall jointly request either the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services, or the American Arbitration Association to submit a panel of five arbitrators.
Other
Arbitrator Selection — Parties shall attempt to agree upon arbitrator within ten days after President's receipt of arbitration notice; if unable to agree, jointly request panel of five arbitrators from IELRB, FMCS, or AAA
The parties shall attempt to agree upon an arbitrator within ten (10) days after the President's receipt of the arbitration notice. In the event the parties are unable to agree upon an arbitrator within such 10-day period, the parties shall jointly request either the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services, or the American Arbitration Association to submit a panel of five arbitrators.
Leave
Association Leave Days — Maximum of 4 days per school year for Association representatives at state, national or Region 47 conventions
In the event the Association desires to send representative to state, national, or Region 47 conventions, the representative(s) shall be excused without loss of salary or seniority. The Association will reimburse the District for the cost of the substitute(s). The Association shall be limited to a maximum of four (4) days per school year.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA maximum salary longevity
2020-2021 salary schedule BS+0 longevity step TRS Gross $66,119
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BA minimum salary step 0
2020-2021 salary schedule BS+0 step 0 TRS Gross $42,348
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Retirement Incentive Plan allows 6% increase for employees with 15+ years as of July 1, 2017; 4% for all others
The Retirement Incentive Plan (Plan) allows employees with 15 or more years of service as of July 1, 2017 to be eligible for a 6% increase for each of the final four years of their teaching career. All other employees will be eligible for the Plan at a rate of 4%.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 3.0% increase at 3, 4, 5 years of experience
% increase every three years following 12 years of experience. Position: Art Club 3.0%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4.0% increase at 6, 7, 8 years of experience
% increase every three years following 12 years of experience. Position: Art Club 4.0%
Leave
Bereavement Days — One additional bereavement day for all staff in attendance center when district employee dies
In the case of the death of a district employee, all staff in that attendance center shall be granted an additional bereavement day to attend services or support the family.
Other
Board Management Rights — Board retains rights to maintain management and administrative control, delegate authority, establish programs, determine personnel needs, and modify duties
Board maintains right to: maintain executive management; delegate authority through administrative channels; establish, modify, eliminate programs; determine qualifications; hire, dismiss, promote, transfer, layoff employees; establish and modify duties
Other
Calendar Committee — Calendar committee formed annually by February with Superintendent, Board member, one non-certificated staff member (PPESPA), three employees appointed by PPEA
A calendar committee will be formed each year by February to make a recommendation to the Board of Education about the calendar for the following school year. This committee will consist of the Superintendent, one (1) Board member, one (1) non-certificated staff member appointed by the PPESPA, and three (3) employees appointed by the PPEA.
Other
Calendar Committee Composition — Calendar committee consists of Superintendent, one Board member, one non-certificated staff member appointed by PPESPA, and three employees appointed by PPEA
This committee will consist of the Superintendent, one (1) Board member, one (1) non-certificated staff member appointed by the PPESPA, and three (3) employees appointed by the PPEA.
Leave
Child Care Leave — 2 complete semesters of child care leave without pay, tenure or seniority loss
The Board shall grant a child care leave of absence for two complete semesters without pay or loss of accrued sick leave, tenure or accrued seniority to any employee who submits a written request for such a leave. The leave may be extended by mutual agreement.
Other
Computer Access Policies — Employees shall use District equipment per board policies; no personal use; comport with fair use policies
Employees who access District equipment and systems will use such equipment and systems in accordance with all applicable Board policies and administrative procedures. Employees shall not use District equipment or systems for downloading or reproducing materials for personal use.
Other
Computer Access Policy — Employees must use District equipment in accordance with Board policies; no personal downloading
Employees who access District equipment and systems will use such equipment and systems in accordance with all applicable Board policies and administrative procedures. Employees shall not use District equipment or systems for downloading or reproducing materials for personal use.
Other
Confidential Grievance Files — Grievance proceedings kept informal and confidential; filed separately from personnel file and marked CONFIDENTIAL
Except as is necessary, proceedings shall be kept informal and confidential. The processing of a grievance shall be filed separately from the personnel file of the grievant and marked 'CONFIDENTIAL.'
Other
Consulting Teacher Requirements — Consulting teacher must have at least five years teaching experience, familiarity with assignment, and excellent rating
The consulting teacher must be a teacher with at least five (5) years teaching experience, familiarity with the "unsatisfactory" teacher's assignment, and received an "excellent" rating on his/her last evaluation.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — High School Counselor: 200 days
Extended contracts apply to the following positions: 1. High School Counselor: 200 days 2. MS Counselor: 200 days 3. Elementary Counselor: 200 days
Other
Contract Duration — Agreement effective upon ratification through August 15, 2023
The Agreement shall be effective upon ratification by the Board and the PPEA and shall continue in effect through August 15, 2023.
Other
Contract Expiration — Agreement effective upon ratification and continuing in effect through August 15, 2020
The Agreement shall be effective upon ratification by the Board and the PPEA and shall continue in effect through August 15, 2020.
Other
Contract Ratification Required — Agreement must be ratified by both Board and PPEA members before execution
After the Board Negotiating Committee and the PPEA Negotiation Committee reach an agreement, it must be ratified by both the Board and the PPEA members before the agreement shall be reduced in writing and signed by the Board and the PPEA to become the contract.
Other
Custodian Overtime Assignment — Overtime in district building assigned to Custodian in building on rotating basis beginning with most senior
If overtime is required in a District building, such overtime shall be assigned to a Custodian who works in such building on a rotating basis beginning with the most senior Custodian.
Other
Custodian Summer Hours — Upon request of majority of Custodians and approval by Superintendent, summer schedule shall be implemented
Upon request of a majority of Custodians, and approval by the Superintendent, a summer schedule shall be implemented.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Employees who elect group dental coverage shall be responsible for payment of the premiums to purchase such coverage
Employees who elect group dental coverage and/or disability coverage shall be responsible for payment of the premiums to purchase such coverage.
Other
Disciplinary Notice Hours — Employee shall be given at least 48 hours' prior written notice of the time, place, and purpose of any disciplinary meeting.
In respect to any meeting convened under this Article, the employee shall be given at least 48 hours' prior written notice of the time, place, and purpose of the meeting.
Other
Disciplinary Progressive Steps — Verbal Reprimand, Written Reprimand, Suspension, Dismissal
Misconduct shall result in disciplinary sanctions ranging from verbal reprimand through dismissal according to the following schedule: Verbal Reprimand, Written Reprimand, Suspension, Dismissal by the Board.
Other
Dispensing Of Medicine — Board shall indemnify and hold harmless from liability employees administering medication if directed by administration
The Board shall indemnify and hold harmless from any liability employees who administer medication to pupils if directed by the administration.
Other
Drug Testing — Employees subject to substance testing under specific conditions; written incident report required within 24 hours
If reasonable suspicion exists, supervisor shall prepare written incident report for submission to Superintendent and PPEA President within 24 hours
Other
Drug Testing Policy — District maintains drug and alcohol-free workplace; may conduct substance tests
It is the policy of the District to maintain a drug and alcohol free educational and work environment. During the course of performing services for the District, employees shall not possess or use alcohol, drugs, or any other substance that impairs ability to safely perform job duties.
Other
Dues Deduction Authorization — Authorization submitted annually, effective year to year, revocation between September 1-15
Authorization for the deduction of Association dues shall be submitted to the Superintendent and shall remain continuously effective from year to year unless the employee rescinds such authorization by notice in writing to the Superintendent. Revocation of membership shall be submitted to the Superintendent between September 1 and September 15.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee pays 50% of premium increases above $600 per month
In each subsequent policy year, the Board shall pay up to $600 per month of each individual premium with any premium increase above $600 split 50/50 with the employee.
Other
Employee Training Expenses — Board pays or reimburses training expenses including tuition, fees, travel, food, lodging; employees paid for training time
Any expenses incurred by an employee in respect to training requested or required by law or by the Board shall be paid or reimbursed by the Board. Such expenses may include tuition, fees, travel, food, and lodging charges. Employees shall be paid for time spent in respect to training requested or required by the Board.
Other
Employees Lounge — Board shall make every effort to provide each building with an employees' lounge
The Board shall make every effort to provide each building with an employees' lounge.
Other
Evaluation Committee Composition — Evaluation Committee includes Superintendent/designee, Building Principal/Administrator/designee, Board Member (1), and Representatives appointed by PPEA (9)
Committee representatives include: Superintendent or designee, Building Principals/Administrator or designee, Board Member (1), Representatives appointed by PPEA (9)
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Teachers with tenure evaluated at least once every other school year; teachers without tenure evaluated at least twice each school year
Teachers with tenure will be evaluated at least once every other school year, though a tenured teacher rated 'Needs Improvement' or 'Unsatisfactory' in any one year will be evaluated the following year. Teachers without tenure will be evaluated at least twice each school year.
Other
Exclusive Representative — PPEA recognized as Exclusive Representative for certified contractual personnel
The Board recognizes the PPEA as the Exclusive Representative for all certified contractual personnel, except superintendent, chief school business official, principals, and assistant principals.
Other
Extra Duty Pay — Multiple extra duty pay rates established including substitute, event supervisor, detention, tutoring, etc.
Additional Extra Duty Pay: In house substitute teacher $25/clock hour; Event Supervisor $45; Detention $17.50/hr; Intramural Sports $17.50/hr; Peer Tutoring $15/hr
Other
Extra Trip Administration — All extra trips scheduled and administered by CSBO
All extra trips shall be scheduled and administered by the CSBO.
Other
Extra Trip After School Offer — Extra trips scheduled after 4:15 p.m. on school day or during weekend/school break first offered to Route Drivers then Grandfathered Coaches
During the school year any extra trip that is scheduled after 4:15 p.m. on a school day, during a weekend, or during a school break shall be offered first to Route Drivers and then to applicable Grandfathered Coaches if no Route Driver accepts the assignment.
Other
Extra Trip Assignment Rotation — Extra trips assigned on rotating basis by numerical sequence of assigned bus; all trips completed within school day hours assigned unless conflicting with regular routes
Extra trips shall be assigned to Route Drivers on a rotating basis based upon the numerical sequence of their assigned bus. On school days, a Route Driver shall be assigned all extra trips that (1) can be completed within the hours of a normal school day and (2) do not conflict with assigned regular morning and/or afternoon routes.
Other
Extra Trip Cancellation Compensation — If trip cancelled after driver reported and begun preparation, driver compensated 2 hours work and retains rotation turn
If a trip is cancelled after the driver has reported to work and begun the preparation process, then that driver will be compensated for 2 hours' work and will retain his or her turn in the rotation cycle. If a trip is postponed and rescheduled to commence within 24 hours of its original departure time, the assigned driver may elect to drive the postponed trip.
Other
Extra Trip Decline Forfeiture — If driver declines extra trip assignment, driver's turn in rotation cycle forfeited
If a driver declines an extra trip assignment, then that driver's turn in the rotation cycle will be forfeited.
Other
Extra Trip Definition — Trips not driven daily including field trips, sporting events, and extracurricular trips
For the purposes of this Article, extra trips shall be defined as trips that are not driven daily. Such trips include, but are not limited to, field trips, sporting events, and extracurricular trips.
Other
Extra Trip Eligibility Signup — Route drivers requesting extra trips must submit names to CSBO on or before September 15; new hires must serve 30 calendar day waiting period
Route Drivers requesting extra trips must submit their names to the CSBO on or before September 15 of each year of this agreement. Route drivers not signed up may do so at a later date with permission of the administration. Newly hired drivers must serve a 30 calendar day waiting period before they are eligible for extra trips.
Other
Extra Trip Posting — Upon receipt of extra trip notice, CSBO promptly posts to permit Route Drivers opportunity to review assignments
Upon receipt of notice of an extra trip, the CSBO shall promptly post such notice so as to permit Route Drivers the opportunity to review assignments.
Other
Extra Trips Conflicting Regular Routes Offer — Extra trips conflicting with regular routes first offered to grandfathered coaches per their coaching/sponsorship; if declined, offered to route driver; if declined, offered to substitute
In connection with extra trips that conflict with regular morning and/or afternoon routes, such trip shall first be offered to grandfathered coaches pursuant to Section 10.1e. If the extra trip does not pertain to their coaching or sponsorship activity, then it will be offered to a route driver. If route drivers decline the offer, then the extra trip shall be offered to a substitute driver.
Other
Extra Trips Not Conflicting Assignment — Extra trips not conflicting with regular morning/afternoon routes assigned per Section 10.4g
In connection with extra trips that do not conflict with regular morning or afternoon routes, such trip shall first be assigned in accordance with Section 10.4 g.
Other
Extracurricular Stipend Research — Extracurricular Stipends (Athletics, Activities, Clubs) Research Committee to review stipend options
Committee made up of two coaches/sponsors from each building, Activities Director, Superintendent, and Board member will research stipend options for Extracurricular Stipends
Compensation
Extracurricular Stipends Activities — 2016-2017 extracurricular stipends for activities/clubs provided; vary by position and experience
Activities/Clubs table shows Art Club, Music, Speech, Student Council, Yearbook with percentages of base salary ranging from 1.5% to 8.0%
Compensation
Extracurricular Stipends Athletics — 2016-2017 extracurricular stipends for athletics positions provided; vary by position and experience
Extracurricular Stipends (Athletics) table shows Baseball, Basketball, Track, etc. with percentages of base salary ranging from 6% to 15% based on experience
Other
Final Evaluation Timeframe — Written evaluation provided within ten days of final evaluation
Within ten (10) days of the final evaluation, a written evaluation will be provided that provides a summative performance evaluation rating.
Other
Fleet Mechanic Definition — Employee providing services for 40 hours per week during 260-day contractual work year
An employee who provides services for 40 hours per week during a 260-day contractual work year.
Other
Fourth Year Non Tenure Requirement — Year four non-tenure teachers must receive proficient or excellent
Non-tenure teachers in year four (4) of non-tenure status must receive a performance evaluation rating of "proficient" or "excellent."
Other
Full Time Driver Definition — Route driver providing transportation services for 30 or more hours per week during 177-day contractual work year
A route driver who provides transportation services for 30 hours or more per week during a 177-day contractual work year.