Other
Additional Evening Hours Max — Maximum 2 hours for two additional evening dates
The dates used for the two (2) additional evenings shall not exceed two (2) hours.
Other
Adverse Criticism Policy — Matters of adverse criticism relating to supervisor-employee, Board-employee, parent-employee, or employee-employee relationships shall not be discussed in presence of students
Section 4.2: Matters of adverse criticism relating to supervisor-employee, Board-employee, parent-employee, or employee-employee relationships shall not be discussed in the presence of students.
Grievance
Adverse Criticism Restriction — Matters of adverse criticism in supervisor-employee, Board-employee, parent-employee, or employee-employee relationships shall not be discussed in presence of students.
Matters of adverse criticism relating to supervisor-employee, Board-employee, parent-employee, or employee-employee relationships shall not be discussed in the presence of students.
Other
Agreement Duration — 2025-2026 through 2029-2030 school year
This Agreement shall be effective as of the first day of the 2025-2026 school year and shall continue in effect until the day before the first day of the 2029-2030 school year.
Other
Agreement Signature Date — 6/4/2025
Date 6/4/2025
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available as Step 4; arbitrator decision based on interpretation of agreement terms
The arbitrator's decision must be based solely and only upon his/her interpretation of the meaning or application of the express relevant language of the Agreement.
Other
Arbitration Cost Split — Each party bears full cost of representation; arbitrator and AAA costs divided equally
Each party shall bear the full costs of its representation in the arbitration. The cost of the arbitrator and of the American Arbitration Association shall be divided equally between the Board and the Association.
Other
Arbitration Interpretation Only — Arbitrator's decision based solely on interpretation of Agreement language; arbitrator cannot alter, amend, nullify, or add terms
The arbitrator's decision must be based solely and only upon his/her interpretation of the meaning or application of the express relevant language of the Agreement. The arbitrator shall have no power to alter, amend, nullify, or add to the terms of the Agreement.
Other
Arbitration No New Grounds — Neither Board nor Association shall assert grounds before arbitrator not previously disclosed to other party
Neither the Board, nor the Association shall be permitted to assert any grounds before the arbitrator which were not previously disclosed to the other party.
Other
Arbitration Public Findings — Either party may make public the findings or recommendations of the arbitrator
Either party may make public the findings or the recommendations of the arbitrator.
Other
Arbitration Transcript Cost — If one party requests transcript, that party bears full cost; if both request, cost divided equally
If either party requests a transcript of the proceedings, that party shall bear the full cost of that transcript. If both parties order a transcript, the cost of the two (2) transcripts shall be divided equally between the Board and Association.
Workday
Assignment Change Notice Timing — attempt to contact teacher within 5 days of decision to change assignment
When a change in assignment becomes necessary after the school term ends, an attempt shall be made to contact the teacher whose assignment is changed within five (5) days of the decision to make a change in assignment.
Other
Assignment Change Notification — Administration shall attempt to contact teacher within five (5) days of decision to make a change in assignment
When a change in assignment becomes necessary after the school term ends, an attempt shall be made to contact the teacher whose assignment is changed within five (5) days of the decision to make a change in assignment.
Other
Association Announcements — Association announcements with no student body impact may be read over intercom and placed on bulletin boards
Section 4.7: Announcements of Association business which have no impact on student body may be read over intercom system in each school building at times regularly scheduled for announcements.
Other
Association Meeting New Hires — New hires must meet with Association for minimum one hour during work hours within first two weeks of employment
Section 4.9: Within first two (2) weeks of employment in bargaining unit, new hires shall meet with Association for minimum of one (1) hour during work hours.
Other
Association Member Information — District shall provide Association, in electronically editable format, all bargaining unit members' employee information as specified under law by October 1st each school year and monthly thereafter unless otherwise required by law. District provides new hires information within ten (10) calendar days from date of hire.
The District shall provide the Association, in an electronically editable format, all bargaining unit members' employee information as specified under the law. The Association shall receive this information by October 1st each school year and monthly thereafter unless otherwise required by law.
Evaluation
Association Representation At Discipline — Employee has option of having Association representative present during disciplinary meeting
Section 4.11: Employee will have option of having representative of Association of his/her choice present to advise and represent during such meetings or interviews.
Other
Association Representative Required — If requested by employee, Association grievance representative must be present at formal grievance stages; no employee required to discuss grievance without representative
If requested by the employee, the Board acknowledges the right of the Association to have its grievance representative present to state its views at all formal stages of the grievance procedure, and no employee shall be required to discuss any grievance if the Association grievance representative is not present as requested.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $51,358
BA Step 7: $51,358 salary (without TRS)
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $45,111
BA Step 1: $45,111 salary (without TRS)
Other
Bargaining Unit Recognition — Teachers Association of Pleasantdale, affiliated with Illinois Education Association and National Education Association
The Board of Education of Pleasantdale School District No. 107 hereby recognizes the Teachers Association of Pleasantdale, hereinafter "Association," affiliated with the Illinois Education Association and the National Education Association, as the exclusive bargaining representative and sole representative for all full-time and regularly employed part-time teachers and educational support personnel employed by Pleasantdale School District No. 107.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 4.25% + $1,000 to Base
Teachers shall receive the following flat percentage salary increases (computed upon the salary amount paid to each teacher in the prior school year) during the term of this Agreement, provided the teacher worked or utilized paid leave no less than one hundred and twenty (120) days: 2025-2026: 4.25% + $1,000 to Base
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4.25% + $1,000 to Base
2026-2027: 4.25% + $1,000 to Base
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4.25% + $500 to Base
2027-2028: 4.25% + $500 to Base
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 30 sick leave days for birth, adoption, or placement for adoption
A teacher may use up to thirty (30) sick leave days directly following the birth of a child without having to provide the District with medical certification. Up to thirty (30) sick leave days may be used for adoption and placement for adoption.
Other
Board Meeting Notification — Association President must receive electronic notice of Board meetings at least 24 hours prior with agenda
Section 4.4: President of Association shall be given electronic notice of regular or special Board meeting together with copy of agenda at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to meeting time.
Other
Board Meetings Notification — President of Association or designee shall be given electronic notice of regular or special Board meetings with copy of agenda at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to scheduled time, except in emergency meetings.
The President of the Association or his/her designee shall be given electronic notice of any regular or special meeting of the Board together with a copy of the agenda or statement of purpose at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled time.
Other
Board Minutes Association Copies — President of Association shall be provided with Board of Education minutes either electronically or through school mail after they have been approved.
The President of the Association shall be provided with Board of Education minutes either electronically or through school mail after they have been approved.
Other
Classroom Packing Unpacking Days — One-half packing/unpacking day compensation for every six clock hours of packing
Any teacher who is required to change classrooms due to a transfer, section change, and/or building reconfiguration and packs/unpacks outside regular work hours will be compensated one-half (1/2) packing/unpacking day for every six (6) clock hours of packing/unpacking.
Workday
Clerical Aides Workday — Up to 8 hours per day
Clerical aides will work on student attendance days. The workday shall consist of up to eight (8) hours.
Workday
Contract Days Esp — minimum of six (6) and three-fourth (3/4) hours
The work day shall consist of a minimum of six (6) and three-fourth (3/4) hours.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Written notice of tentative teaching assignments for the forthcoming year no later than the last week of the current school year
All teachers shall be given written notice of their tentative teaching assignments for the forthcoming year no later than the last week of the current school year. This written notice shall include subject and/or grade level and building.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental PPO Employee+Children: Board contributes 40%
Dental PPO Employee +Children 40%
Grievance
Disciplinary Action Due Process — Employee required to meet with Superintendent/designee and Principal/Board shall be given twenty-four (24) hour notice unless otherwise agreed. Employee has option of having Association representative present to advise and represent during meetings. If formal disciplinary action warranted, employee entitled to due process including notice of charge, opportunity to discuss evidence, and opportunity to be heard.
If an employee is required to meet with the Superintendent or his/her designee, Principal and/or Board, and, in the opinion of the Superintendent or his/her designee, Principal and/or Board, if such meeting could result in the formal discipline of the employee, twenty four (24) hour notice (unless otherwise agreed to by the Parties) will be given to the employee.
Evaluation
Disciplinary Action Notice — Employee must be given 24 hour notice before meeting with Superintendent/Principal that could result in formal discipline
Section 4.11: If meeting could result in formal discipline, twenty four (24) hour notice shall be given unless otherwise agreed by Parties.
Other
Disciplinary Suspension Limit — Employee shall be suspended without pay for period in excess of ten (10) school days only for just cause. Unless charges of dismissal approved by Board, no disciplinary suspension shall exceed thirty (30) school days.
An employee shall be suspended without pay for a period in excess of ten (10) school days only for just cause. Unless charges of dismissal are approved by the Board, no disciplinary suspension shall exceed thirty (30) school days.
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Dismissal Order Groups — Among teachers qualified to hold a position, teachers must be dismissed in order of their groups, with teachers in Group 1 dismissed first and teachers in Group 4 dismissed last.
Among teachers qualified to hold a position, teachers must be dismissed in the order of their groups, with teachers in Group 1 dismissed first and teachers in Group 4 dismissed last.
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Dismissal Sequence Deadline — Sequence of dismissal shall be established each year by not less than seventy-five (75) days before end of school term. Copy of list of sequence of honorable dismissals shall be given to Association President not less than seventy-five (75) days before end of school term.
The sequence of dismissal shall be established each year by not less than seventy-five (75) days before the end of the school term. A copy of the list of the sequence of honorable dismissals shall be given to the Association President not less than seventy-five (75) days before the end of the school term.
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Dismissal Within Group 1 — Within Group 1, dismissal is at discretion of Board.
Group 1 – At the discretion of the Board.
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Dismissal Within Group 2 — Within Group 2, teachers dismissed by average of last two evaluations using numerical values: 4 for Excellent; 3 for Proficient; 2 for Needs Improvement; 1 for Unsatisfactory. If numerical averages identical, affected teachers dismissed by seniority.
Group 2 – By average of a teacher's last two evaluations, or one (1) if only one (1) rating is available, using the following numerical values: 4 for Excellent; 3 for Proficient; 2 for Needs Improvement; and 1 for Unsatisfactory. If the numerical averages are identical, the affected teachers are dismissed by seniority.
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Dismissal Within Group 3 — Within Group 3, teachers dismissed by seniority.
Group 3 – By seniority.
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Dismissal Within Group 4 — Within Group 4, teachers dismissed by seniority.
Group 4 – By seniority
Grievance
Due Process Exception Safety — Section does not apply to conduct that is detrimental and/or dangerous or threatens safety of a student or staff member.
This Section shall not apply to conduct that is detrimental and/or dangerous or threatens the safety of a student or staff member
Other
Dues Deduction — District commences dues deductions within 30 days of receiving authorization and transmits to Association within 30 days of deduction
Section 4.14: Upon receiving written notice of authorization, District shall commence dues deductions within thirty (30) days and transmit to Association within thirty (30) days after deduction.
Other
Emergency Days — Emergency day defined as occurrence out of employee control; personal day used if available, otherwise docked
An emergency day is defined as an occurrence that is out of an employee's control. The employee will use a personal day, if available. If no personal days available, docked in increments of one-half (1/2) or full-day at employee's per diem rate.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — PPO Health Employee coverage: Board contributes 80%
The Board agrees to contribute the following percentages for individual, full-time employees' health and dental care insurance coverage premiums for the term of the Agreement: PPO Employee 80%
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Employee Reduction Notice — Board must communicate employee reduction in writing to Association so Association may prepare position
Section 5.1: Before Board makes reduction in employees, reduction shall be communicated to Association in writing so Association may prepare position.
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Esp Bumping Right — Qualified ESP subject to layoff has right to bump another ESP with less seniority in any category
Section 5.6(D): A qualified ESP subject to layoff shall have the right to bump another ESP who has less seniority in any category of position.
Other
Esp Definition — Educational support personnel includes all non-certified employees, including those who may have, but are not required to have, a teaching certificate by job description or actual duties
The term "educational support personnel" or "ESP," when used hereinafter in this Agreement, includes all non-certified employees, including those who may have, but are not required to have, a teaching certificate by job description or actual duties.
Workday
Esp Full Time Instructional Workday — Minimum 6 hours 45 minutes per day
The workday shall consist of a minimum of six (6) and three-fourth (3/4) hours.
Workday
Esp Full Time Maintenance Workday — 8 hours per day
The work day shall consist of eight (8) hours.
Workday
Esp Part Time Instructional Workday — Less than 6 hours 45 minutes per day
The workday shall consist of less than six (6) and three-fourth (3/4) hours.
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Esp Position Categories — Seven categories of position for ESP seniority: Building Secretaries, Clerical Aides, Full-Time Custodians, Full-Time Instructional Aides, Full-Time Library Instructional Aides, Lunchroom Aides, Maintenance
Section 5.6(E): Categories include: Building Secretaries, Clerical Aides, Full-Time Custodians, Full-Time Instructional Aides, Full-Time Library Instructional Aides, Lunchroom Aides, Maintenance.
Other
Esp Safety Allowance — $100 allowance for safety shoes or pants
The Board shall also provide a $100 allowance for purchase of approved safety shoes or pants for custodial and maintenance staff.
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Esp Seniority Categories — Seniority shall accrue in categories of position for ESPs. Seniority begins with date of hire, with no seniority accruing to substitute for ESP on leave of absence for one (1) year or less, unless person continues employment after return of ESP on leave. ESPs may accrue seniority in more than one (1) category of position.
Seniority shall accrue in categories of position for ESPs. Seniority shall begin with date of hire, and no seniority shall accrue to a person employed as a substitute for an ESP on leave of absence for one (1) year or less, unless that person continues the employment after the return of the ESP on leave.
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Esp Seniority Challenge Period — ESPs have 10 days after seniority list posting to challenge claimed errors
Section 5.6(B): Within ten (10) days of posting of list, any ESP believing seniority incorrectly shown shall submit explanation and have right to meet with administration.
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Esp Seniority Continuous Employment — ESPs continuously employed with Board shall maintain seniority in all positions and classifications currently held.
ESPs continuously employed with the Board shall maintain seniority in all positions and classifications currently held.
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Esp Seniority Definition — Seniority for ESPs begins with date of hire in category of position
Section 5.6(A): Seniority shall accrue in categories of position for ESPs. Seniority shall begin with date of hire.
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Esp Seniority List Posting — ESP seniority list posted by February 1 each school year
Section 5.6(B): A seniority list shall be posted by February 1, current through that school year.
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Esp Seniority Loss Conditions — Seniority lost upon resignation, dismissal, or retirement; not lost due to Board-approved leaves
Section 5.6(C): Seniority is lost upon resignation, dismissal, retirement. Seniority not lost due to leaves approved by Board or as allowed under this agreement.