Other
After School Plc Meetings — One (1) after school PLC meeting per month, not to exceed one hour, commencing at end of school day. Additional meetings: no more than two (2) additional PLC meetings per quarter. Fourteen (14) calendar days' notice required unless next meeting date selected by team.
One (1) after school PLC meeting, not to exceed one hour, commencing at the end of the school day, will occur once per month, if needed. Additional after school PLC meetings may be scheduled by the administration, however, no more than two (2) additional PLC meetings per quarter shall be scheduled.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Arbitrator's decision is final and binding; arbitrator selected from American Arbitration Association
The arbitrator shall be selected from the American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding upon the parties. Their decision must be based solely and only upon their interpretation of the meaning or application of the express relevant language of the Agreement.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BA minimum salary for 2022-2023
Starting salary for a covered employee with no teaching experience. LANE BA 2022-2023: 45,760
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — twenty-five dollars ($25) per hour for bus riding
Paraprofessionals may be required by building principals to ride the school bus. In the event a Paraprofessional is required to ride a bus, and the time exceeds the Paraprofessional's regular workday, the Paraprofessional will be compensated at a rate of twenty-five dollars ($25)per hour.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4% increase for each year of the contract
Increases applied to the schedule are 4% for each year of the contract. However, if the Board is required by law to pay paraprofessionals for more holidays than the five paid holidays delineated in CBA Article VIII, then the percentage wage increase shall only be 3.5%.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4% increase for each year of the contract
Increases applied to the schedule are 4% for each year of the contract. However, if the Board is required by law to pay paraprofessionals for more holidays than the five paid holidays delineated in CBA Article VIII, then the percentage wage increase shall only be 3.5%.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 3 bereavement days per occurrence for death of covered family member; up to 2 times per year (6 days total)
An eligible employee shall be paid for up to three (3) bereavement days per occurrence due to a death of a covered family member. An employee may use this paid benefit up to two times per year for a total of six days.
Other
Building Closure Compensation — When school buildings closed due to physical plant failure, teachers shall be dismissed by Principal and shall suffer no loss in pay not later than thirty (30) minutes after all students have vacated the building or provisions made for their transportation.
When school buildings are closed due to physical plant failure, the teachers of said buildings shall be dismissed by the Principal, and shall suffer no loss in pay not later than thirty (30) minutes after all students have vacated the building or provisions made for their transportation.
Other
Charitable Collections — No teacher shall have responsibility for charitable drives or collections outside of his/her classroom unless voluntarily assumed by the teacher.
No teacher shall have responsibility for charitable drives or collections outside of his/her classroom unless voluntarily assumed by the teacher.
Workday
Class Size Maximum — Pre-School: will follow grant stipulations; Kindergarten: beyond 20 / 1 Teacher Assistant; Grades 1: beyond 27 / 1 Teacher Assistant. If class size exceeds stated number, class will be split if building space available; otherwise teacher receives full-time teacher assistant.
Pre-School: will follow the grant stipulations. Kdg: beyond 20 / 1 Teacher Assistant. Grades 1: beyond 27 / 1 Teacher Assistant. If class size goes over the stated number, the class will be split if building space is available. If building space is not available, the teacher will receive a full-time teacher assistant.
Other
Classroom Interruptions — Unless an emergency situation arises, unreasonable classroom interruptions are not to be permitted.
Unless an emergency situation arises, unreasonable classroom interruptions are not to be permitted.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 8:00 a.m. until 3:20 p.m.
The term workday, for purposes of this Collective Bargaining Agreement is defined as 8:00 a.m. until 3:20 p.m. In the event the school is closed due to inclement weather or teachers and students are not required to be in attendance, paraprofessionals will also be dismissed.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental insurance provided; board pays 87.5%, employee pays 12.5%
The Board shall provide each bargaining unit employee with access to health, dental and optical insurance coverage.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee shares 12.5% of health, dental, and optical insurance costs
The Board shall pay eighty-seven- and one-half percent (87.5%) of the cost and the employee shall pay twelve- and one-half percent (12.5%) of the cost of the insurance.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Each probationary and non-probationary paraprofessional shall be evaluated in writing by an administrator at least one time each school year
Each probationary and non-probationary paraprofessional shall be evaluated in writing by an administrator at least one (1) time each school year.
Other
Extracurricular Activities Optional — Teachers may participate in extra-curricular activities, but in no event shall their attendance be required.
Teachers may participate in extra-curricular activities, but in no event shall their attendance be required.
Other
Federal Program Position Notification — Notification to teachers of all position openings under the various federal programs shall be given.
Notification to teachers of all position openings under the various federal programs shall be given.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Supervisor, Superintendent, Board, Arbitration
Step 1: Supervisor; Step 2: Superintendent; Step 3: Board; Step 4: Arbitration by American Arbitration Association.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — PPO family coverage: Board contributes flat rate of $12,000.00 to premium cost
PPO FAMILY - If the District's health insurance plan offers a PPO family coverage option which is defined as a PPO health insurance plan covering the employee, spouse, and 1 or more children/dependents, the Board shall contribute a flat rate of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000.00) to the premium cost for this PPO family coverage.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays 87.5% of health, dental, and optical insurance cost; employee pays 12.5%
The Board shall provide each bargaining unit employee with access to health, dental and optical insurance coverage. The Board shall pay eighty-seven- and one-half percent (87.5%) of the cost and the employee shall pay twelve- and one-half percent (12.5%) of the cost.
Other
Healthful Working Conditions — Safe and healthful conditions maintained throughout District schools. Board agrees to periodic inspections at Christmas and Easter Break. Complaints on condition of rooms and washrooms written to principal; principal replies in writing within one (1) school day or sooner if practicable.
Safe and healthful conditions shall be maintained throughout the District schools. The Board agrees to periodic inspections to be performed at Christmas and Easter Break. Complaints on the condition of rooms and washrooms shall be written to the principal of the school. The principal shall reply in writing to the teacher's written request of the action he/she plans to take within one (1) school day or sooner, if practicable.
Leave
Holidays Observed — Good Friday will be a non-attendance day. When Martin Luther King's birthday or President's Day falls on a Sunday, then such holidays shall be celebrated on the Monday following such Sunday.
Good Friday will be a non-attendance day. When Martin Luther King's birthday or President's Day falls on a Sunday, then such holidays shall be celebrated on the Monday following such Sunday.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Dependent insurance pool of $20,000 available; costs split among requesting employees
For each year of the Agreement, the Board of Education shall provide an insurance pool of $20,000. Bargaining unit employees may access the Dependent Insurance Pool by contacting Human Resources in writing no later than September 1st.
Other
Institute Days Required — Only new teachers required to attend orientation days (teachers with more than one year may attend voluntarily). All teachers required to attend all four (4) institute days that may be scheduled during the course of the school year.
Only new teachers shall be required to attend orientation days. (Teachers who have been with the district more than one year may attend voluntarily.) However, all teachers are required to attend all four (4) institute days that may be scheduled during the course of the school year.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — seven (7) hour and twenty (20) minute day
All paraprofessionals working a regular workday will work a seven (7) hour and twenty (20) minute day (Monday through Friday). All paraprofessionals shall work a minimum of thirty-six hours and forty minutes per week.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Advanced placement up to 10th step allowed for qualified candidates
This advanced placement shall not exceed the tenth (10th) step of the lane in which those in the aforementioned positions are placed.
Other
Life Insurance — Life insurance of $50,000 provided at no cost to employees
The Board of Educational shall provide each bargaining unit employee with life insurance in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for the duration of the contract.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — MA+45 maximum salary for 2022-2023
LANE MA + 45 2022-2023: 52,251
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MA minimum salary for 2022-2023
LANE MA 2022-2023: 50,348
Other
New Teacher Orientation — Special attention, assistance and guidance in classroom technique shall be provided to every new teacher.
Special attention, assistance and guidance in classroom technique shall be provided to every new teacher.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — $500 stipend for toileting/feeding duties
An employee who is regularly assigned and approved by their Director or Building Principal with the responsibility of providing direct support of toileting and/or feeding a student with identified needs will receive a $500 stipend for that school year.
Other
Open House Mandatory — Attendance at one (1) Open House shall be mandatory for all certified staff during the first quarter of the school year.
Attendance at one (1) Open House shall be mandatory for all certified staff during the first quarter of the school year.
Other
Parking Facilities — The Board shall provide adequate parking facilities for all teachers at the school to which they have been assigned and are employed.
The Board shall provide adequate parking facilities for all teachers at the school to which they have been assigned and are employed.
Compensation
Paycheck Distribution Options — Certified teacher personnel receive pay in 26 substantially equal paychecks unless 22 substantially equal paychecks requested, subject to limitations: not more than ten (10) teachers receive 22-paycheck benefit in any one year; requests filed by first Monday in October; granted on first come, first serve basis.
Certified teacher personnel shall receive their pay in 26 substantially equal paychecks unless 22 substantially equal paychecks are requested, subject to the following limitations: For teachers electing 22 paychecks, not more than ten (10) teachers receive this benefit in any one (1) year; Such request shall be filed by or on the first Monday in October.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Two days per school year for personal business at full pay; may be half-days
The Board shall grant two (2) days leave per school year at full pay which can be used for personal business. Such leave may be granted as half days.
Other
Preparation Periods Required — Each full-time teacher allotted classroom preparation time while students participate in ENCORE or other classes. Board shall hire at least three (3) full-time ENCORE teachers per building providing planning time of one (1) period per day of at least thirty (30) minutes for K-3rd grade teachers and 150 minutes per week for other teachers.
Each teacher employed full-time shall be allotted time for classroom preparation while the students are participating in their ENCORE or other classes or as otherwise determined by the Superintendent. The Board shall hire at least three (3) full-time ENCORE teachers per building and shall provide planning time of one (1) period per day of at least thirty (30) minutes duration for Kindergarten through 3rd Grade teachers and One Hundred Fifty (150) minutes per week for all other teachers.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Retirement benefit of 6% salary increase in last one or two years of service
An eligible employee who submits a timely irrevocable letter of resignation which has been approved by the Board will be paid a salary increase in their last one or two years of service in the amount of 6% over the previous year for each year of the option selected.
Retirement
Retirement System — IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
In the event the employee chooses to claim service credit with the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund for unused sick days, then those days are not eligible for bonus payment.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Seven salary lanes: BA, BA+15, MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45, and implied step structure
LANE BA, BA+15, MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45 represented in salary table with 2022-2023 through 2025-2026 progression
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Salary schedule with 30 steps
Salary schedule showing steps 3 through 30 with corresponding salary amounts ranging from $157.89 to $220.81.
Other
School Calendar Process — Board adopts school calendar not exceeding minimum prescribed by Illinois School Code. Union returns suggestions to Superintendent no later than March 1st. Union receives copy of draft calendar for review and comment prior to Board approval.
The Board shall adopt from time-to-time a school calendar that does not exceed the minimum prescribed by the present School Code. The Union shall return the suggestions to the Superintendent no later than March 1st. Prior to Board approval, the Union will be given a copy of the draft calendar for review, and may comment on the draft calendar.
Other
Scoring Standardized Tests — Teachers shall not be required to score standardized tests which they are required to administer by the administration.
Teachers shall not be required to score standardized tests which they are required to administer by the administration.
Other
Seniority Definition — Seniority is length of continuous service to the Board, applied district-wide
Seniority shall be defined as the length of continuous service to the Board and shall be applied district-wide in the bargaining unit.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Employees with less than 5 years receive 12 days; employees with 5+ years receive 13 days
Employees with less than five (5) years in the District shall receive twelve (12) days of sick leave in each school year. Employees with five (5) or more years in the District shall receive thirteen (13) days of sick leave each school year.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Accumulated sick leave can be transferred to another union member; recipient can receive no more than 60 days from donors
An eligible recipient can receive no more than 60 days from donors. An eligible recipient can receive donated sick days twice during their employment with Posen Robbins School District 143.5
Other
Student Discipline Authority — The administration and employees shall jointly consider problems relating to student behavior and discipline. Said parties shall be responsible for making recommendations to the Board for a uniform student disciplinary policy in the District.
The administration and employees shall jointly consider problems relating to student behavior and discipline. Said parties shall be responsible for making recommendations to the Board for a uniform student disciplinary policy in the District.
Other
Substitute Teacher Procedure — When no substitute available: class divided equitably among regular teachers at same level if possible. Special program teachers (Bilingual/ESL, Speech, Special Education) shall not substitute for regular classroom unless all other possibilities exhausted or emergency exists. Principal must notify Superintendent and obtain approval.
If a special event is scheduled during the class time of a scheduled ENCORE period, ENCORE teacher shall be responsible for the class during that period. ENCORE teachers shall not be used as substitutes for the regular classroom teachers. However, ENCORE teachers are required to work the equivalent of a full day unless stipulated by the Superintendent.
Other
Support By Administration — Board recognizes responsibility to give reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom, since teacher authority and effectiveness are undermined without sufficient administrative backing.
Since the teacher's authority and effectiveness in his/her classroom are undermined when students discover that there is insufficient administrative backing and support of the teacher, the Board recognizes its responsibility to give reasonable support and assistance to teachers with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the classroom.
Other
Teacher Absent For Court — Any teacher required to be absent from duties because of court proceedings or related investigations growing out of a suit for performance of duties while operating within Board policy shall not suffer any loss of salary.
Any teacher who shall be required to be absent from his/her duties because of court proceedings or related investigations growing out of a suit against him/her for performance of his/her duties while operating within Board policy shall not suffer any loss of salary.
Other
Teacher Assault Protection — Any case of assault on teacher promptly reported to Board/designated representative. Board provides legal counsel to advise teacher of rights and obligations, renders all reasonable assistance in handling incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
Any case of assault upon a teacher shall be promptly reported to the Board or its designated representative. If unprooked, as determined by the Board will provide legal counsel to advise the teacher of his/her rights and obligations with respect to such assault and shall render all reasonable assistance to the teacher in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
Other
Teacher Lounge — Board shall make every effort to provide clean and attractive teachers' lounge for all teachers, with adequate plans as part of any new building program. Board shall make every effort to provide privacy for telephone calls to parents and school-related business. Principal and staff will work out mutually acceptable accommodations on building-to-building basis.
The Board shall make every effort to provide a clean and attractive teachers' lounge for all teachers, and adequate plans for such facilities shall be a part of any new building program. The Board shall make every effort to provide privacy for telephone calls by teachers to parents and to conduct other school-related business.
Other
Travel Reimbursement Rate — Teachers shall be paid per the current Internal Revenue Service rate per mile for all required travel on approved school district business
Teachers, when using their personal automobile for approved school-related business, shall be paid per the current Internal Revenue Service rate per mile for all required travel on approved school district business.
Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement — District reimburses up to $700 per course or actual cost if less; max 4 classes per year; $15,000 cap per year for entire unit
If approved by the District, and if the paraprofessional receives an A or B in the course, the District will reimburse the paraprofessional up to $700.00 or the actual amount of the course if it is less than $700.00 of tuition for the class.
Other
Union Leave Days Per Semester — Union President allowed five school days per semester for conferences/conventions/grievances
The President of the Union, or his/her designee...shall be allowed five (5) school days per semester of his/her choice to attend educational meetings, professional conferences and conventions
Other
Union Members Max Per Day — No more than two teachers using union leave on same day
No more than two teachers shall utilize this Union leave on any one school day.
Insurance
Vision Coverage — Optical insurance provided; board pays 87.5%, employee pays 12.5%
The Board shall provide each bargaining unit employee with access to health, dental and optical insurance coverage.