Other
Agreement Effective Date — Agreement becomes effective upon ratification by both parties and continues in effect until 11:59 pm on the day preceding the first employee workday of the 2027-2028 school term
This Agreement shall become effective upon ratification by both parties and shall continue in effect until 11:59 pm on the day preceding the first Employee workday of the 2027-2028 school term.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association using Expedited Arbitration Rules
If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step II, the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration through the American Arbitration Association, which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings.
Other
Association Bulletin Boards Mail — Association has right to use employee bulletin boards, mailboxes, e-mail, and interschool mail for conducting Association business
The Association shall have the right to use employee bulletin boards, mailboxes, e-mail, and interschool mail for the purpose of conducting Association business.
Other
Association Facility Access — Association granted access to District facilities for committee meetings outside school hours; may use typewriter, computer, duplicating equipment, and other equipment at reasonable times when not in use; Association pays reasonable cost for supplies and materials
The Association shall be provided access to District facilities for committee, general or building employee meetings, outside of school attendance hours. The Association shall have the right to use equipment including typewriter, computer, duplicating equipment, or other equipment necessary to conduct Association business at reasonable times when such equipment is not in use for school-related business.
Other
Association President Release Time — Association president or designee granted release time for union business without loss of pay; not to exceed 12 school days per year; employer pays substitute cost for days beyond 6 per year
The Association President or designee shall be granted release time for the purpose of conducting Association business, without loss of pay. Such release time shall not exceed twelve (12) school days per year. The Association shall pay the cost of any required substitute Teachers for days in excess of six (6) per year.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Weekend work guarantees at least 2 hours of overtime pay when called in on weekends
ESPs shall be guaranteed at least two (2) hours overtime pay when called in on weekends.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — FY2023 Lane 1 Beginning Salary Increase = 4.0% over FY2022
Lane 1 beginning salaries increase using the method as the New Hire Schedule in Appendix A of the 2016-2020 Agreement (FY2023 Lane 1 Beginning Salary Increase = 4.0% over FY2022 Lane 1 Beginning Salary)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — FY2024 Lane 1 Beginning Salary Increase = 3.0% over FY2023
Lane 1 beginning salaries increase using the method as the New Hire Schedule in Appendix A of the 2016-2020 Agreement (FY2024 Lane 1 Beginning Salary Increase = 3.0% over FY2023 Lane 1 Beginning Salary)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — FY2025 Lane 1 Beginning Salary Increase = 3.0% over FY2024
Lane 1 beginning salaries increase using the method as the New Hire Schedule in Appendix A of the 2016-2020 Agreement (FY2024 Lane 1 Beginning Salary Increase = 3.0% over FY2025 Lane 1 Beginning Salary)
Leave
Bereavement Days — Sick leave for birth is limited to sixty days unless otherwise certified by a physician
Sick leave for birth is limited to sixty (60) days, unless otherwise certified by a physician. Sick leave for adoption or placement for adoption is limited to sixty (60) days.
Other
Board Meeting Agenda Notice — Association president shall receive notice of each Board meeting agenda at least 24 hours prior to scheduled meeting time
The president of the Association shall receive notice of the agenda of each Board meeting at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled time of the meeting.
Other
Board Minutes Distribution — Association president shall receive copy of Board minutes within reasonable period of time after approval
The president of the Association shall receive within a reasonable period of time after approval a copy of all Board minutes.
Other
Committee Compensation Rate — Teachers on district committees compensated at committee rate per hour for meetings beyond regular workday
Teachers working on District-wide committees shall be compensated at the committee rate per hour for attendance at committee meetings held beyond the regular workday or work year.
Other
Communication Committee — Communications Committee established in each school with monthly meetings between school administration and QBEA building representative(s); minutes distributed to staff; QBEA president allowed to address Board meetings
A Communications Committee will be established in each school to discuss matters of concern. This committee will meet monthly and be made up of the school administration and QBEA building representative(s). Minutes will be taken to document the substance of these meetings. The minutes will be distributed to school staff.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Nurses (RN or LPN) work 185 days from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with 30-minute lunch and 2 employment breaks of 15 minutes each
Nurses (RN or LPN): Nurses shall work 185 days, including five (5) days scheduled prior to the start of the school year. The nurses workday shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. including a thirty (30) minute duty free lunch and two (2) employment breaks of fifteen (15) minutes each.
Other
Credit Union Payroll Deduction — Employer provides optional payroll deduction plan for DuPage Credit Union; funds forwarded within ten working days
The employer shall provide an optional payroll deduction plan for the DuPage Credit Union. All monies collected shall be forwarded to the DuPage Credit Union within ten (10) working days following each pay period with a printout of amount deducted for each employee.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Major medical, PPO, HMO, and High Deductible HSA PPO plans available per Appendix D
The Board will make available a major medical plan, a PPO plan, a Health Maintenance Organization plan and a High Deductible HSA PPO Plan.
Other
Dues Deduction — Board shall deduct Association membership dues from employee pay if written authorization is provided; deductions made in equal portions from October through June
The Board shall deduct from the pay of each employee current membership dues of the Association provided that at the time of such deduction there is in possession of the Board a written authorization for continuing dues deduction voluntarily executed by the employee.
Other
Educational Support Trial Period — Educational Support Personnel receive 30-workday trial period for promotion or transfer to different classification to show ability to perform; if unable, returned to previous assignment
As related to educational support personnel only, in the event of promotion to or transfer from one classification to another, the bargaining unit member shall be given a thirty (30) workday trial period in which to show his/her ability to perform on the new job. If the bargaining unit member is unable to demonstrate ability to perform the work required during the trial period, the bargaining unit member shall be returned to his/her previous assignment.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Teachers pay 5% of premium for individual coverage; pro-rated for part-time teachers
Individual coverage shall be provided with Teachers paying five percent (5%) of the premium based upon full-time equivalence (i.e., part-time Teachers shall receive pro-rated coverage)
Other
Esp Temporary Duty Compensation — ESP who assumes duties of another bargaining unit member in different classification paid regular rate of such duties if higher than ESP's rate; pay not reduced from temporary duty change
Any ESP who temporarily assumes the duties of another bargaining unit member in a different classification will be paid the regular rate of such duties if such rate is higher than the ESP's rate of pay. Employees' pay rates shall not be reduced as the result of any temporary change of duties.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenured teachers evaluated at least once every two years
At least once every two (2) years the immediate supervisor of each tenured Teacher shall prepare a summative evaluation of the Teacher. Preceding the summative evaluation, the supervisor shall conduct a least two (2) observations.
Other
Financial Grievance Information — Board shall furnish upon written request all available information concerning District financial resources and information necessary for Association to process grievances or prepare negotiation proposals
The Board agrees to furnish, upon written request, all available information concerning the financial resources of the District and such other information as will be necessary for the Association to process any grievance or complaint or to prepare negotiation proposals.
Other
Flexible Workday Schedule — Teachers may volunteer for flexible workday schedule with superintendent approval
To better serve the needs of students, the workday for some Teachers may be scheduled to run differently than the regular Teacher workday schedule. This flexible workday schedule will only apply to those Teachers who volunteer to work this flexible schedule and with approval by the superintendent or designee.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: Step I (supervisor), Step II (superintendent), Step III (binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association)
Step I - Within fifteen days of occurrence, employee presents grievance to supervisor, meeting within ten days. Step II - If unresolved, employee may appeal to Superintendent within twenty days. Step III - Association may submit to binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board contribution of $5,200 per year toward family/dependent coverage
In addition, each Teacher choosing family/dependent coverage shall be entitled to a Board contribution of $5,200 per year toward the cost of the family/dependent coverage chosen.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board provides Major Medical, Health and Accident Insurance for full-time ESPs; ESPs 30+ hours/week may elect individual coverage or decline coverage
The Board shall provide Major Medical, Health and Accident Insurance for each full-time ESP. ESPs working thirty (30) or more hours per week may elect individual Major Medical, Health and Accident Insurance at Board expense or choose to decline such coverage.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — School Secretaries work 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during regular school year; Custodians/Maintenance work 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (day) or 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (night)
School Secretaries: During the regular school year and for the one-week period immediately prior to and after the Teacher work year: 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Full-time Custodians/Maintenance: Day Shift: 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Night Shift: 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Other
Instructional Supply Fund — Teachers reimbursed up to $200 annually for incidental instructional supplies
Each Teacher may be reimbursed up to $200.00 per year for incidental instructional supplies. Teachers may choose to utilize said funds through either a reimbursement or purchase order method.
Other
Interest Based Problem Solving Training — QBEA building representatives and District administrators will receive Interest-Based Problem-Solving training annually during August
In order to facilitate meaningful communication, QBEA building representatives and District administrators will receive Interest-Based Problem-Solving training annually during the month of August.
Other
Job Description Notice — Each bargaining unit member shall receive accurate and up-to-date job description; new employees receive at hire; changes require meeting with supervisor and training
Each bargaining unit member, upon request, will be provided with an accurate and up-to-date job description. New employees shall be provided with such job description at the time of hire. In the event duties/responsibilities change, the employee will be given a copy of the new job description and have a meeting with the immediate supervisor.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Teachers attaining lane change (BA+15, BA+30, MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45) receive additional increases: BA+15/BA+30=3%, MA/MA+15/MA+30/MA+45=4%
Those Teachers who attain a lane change during the life of this Agreement shall receive the following additional increases prior to the application of the annual increases: A. BA+15 hours or BA+30 Hours = 3% increase B. MA, MA+15, MA+30 or MA+45 Hours = 4% increase
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MA minimum salary for 2022-2023
2022-2023 CERTIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE: MA $57,213
Other
New Employee Names Assignments — Names and building assignments of newly hired employees shall be furnished to Association within 30 days of employment
Names and building assignments of newly hired employees shall be furnished to the Association within thirty (30) days of employment.
Other
New Teacher Experience Credit — Teachers new to the School District with prior public school teaching experience may receive a starting salary consistent with presently-employed teachers with substantially the same experience
Teachers new to the School District with prior public school teaching experience may receive a starting salary consistent with presently-employed teachers with substantially the same public school teaching experience and level of educational achievement.
Other
No Salary Reduction Transfers — Employees shall not lose pay due to transfers
Employees shall not lose pay due to transfers.
Other
Paraprofessional Assignment Notice — Paraprofessionals must receive written notice of assignment no later than August 15 for forthcoming school year
Paraprofessionals shall be given written notice of their assignment for the forthcoming school year no later than August 15.
Other
Part Time Benefits Eligibility — Part-time employees working 4 or more hours per day eligible for benefits on prorated basis
Part-time employees who work 4 or more hours per day are eligible for benefits (health insurance and sick days) on a prorated basis.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Two days of personal leave annually without loss of pay
Each Teacher shall be allowed two (2) days of personal leave annually, without loss of pay, in addition to allowable sick leave, for conducting personal business which cannot be otherwise conducted during non-working hours.
Other
Personal Storage Secure Space — Employees provided secure space to store personal belongings during workday
Employees will be provided a secure space in which to store their personal belongings during the workday.
Other
Personnel File Access — Employee and designee may review personnel file by prior appointment; access limited to employee and authorized administrative personnel with legitimate purpose
Access to personnel files shall be strictly limited to the employee and to authorized administrative personnel who have a legitimate purpose of access. By prior appointment, an employee and/or his/her designee shall be able to review his/her personnel file.
Other
Personnel File Contents — Copy of any material placed in employee personnel file shall be promptly given to employee; all file materials shall bear entry date
A copy of any material placed in an employee's personnel file shall be promptly given to the employee and all material in the file shall bear an entry date.
Other
Reassignment Consideration Factors — For certified employees, reassignment considers: licenses, qualifications, merit/ability, performance evaluations, relevant experience; seniority not considered unless all other factors equal. For ESP, Board gives careful consideration to seniority, qualifications, preferences; if multiple ESP qualified, least senior reassigned; ESP immediately released from contract if preferred.
In determining reassignment for certified employees, the Board will take into consideration the following factors: licenses, qualifications, merit and ability (including performance evaluations if available), and relevant experience, provided that seniority must not be considered as a factor, unless all other factors are determined by the Board to be equal.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board agrees to increase the Teacher's TRS creditable earnings by 6% over the Teacher's prior year's reported TRS creditable earnings
As a voluntary retirement benefit for Teachers who qualify as noted above, the Board agrees to increase the Teacher's TRS creditable earnings by 6% over the Teacher's prior year's reported TRS creditable earnings for each remaining year of the Teacher's employment in the District.
Retirement
Retirement System — Retirement eligibility: 55 years old and 12+ consecutive years of employment; Option 1 provides annual grant for medical insurance; Option 2 provides service recognition stipend
Any employee who is at least fifty-five (55) years old and who has at least twelve (12) consecutive years of employment service in the District shall be eligible to apply for one (1) of the following retirement options.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Teachers honorably dismissed have recall rights for vacancies in following school term and one additional full school term
in the event 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 thereby becoming available shall be tendered to the Teachers who were in Group 4 and Group 3
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Seven salary lanes: BA, BA+15, BA+30, MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45
2022-2023 CERTIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE columns: BA, BA+15, BA+30, MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45
Other
Salary Reopener — Parties agree to reopen negotiations for salary only for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years; if no agreement reached, agreement terminates on first teacher employment day of 2025-2026
However, the parties agree to reopen negotiations for salary only for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. In the event an agreement is not reached, this agreement will terminate on the first teacher employment day of 2025-2026.
Compensation
Salary Schedules Referenced — Certificated Salary Schedule, ESP Salary Schedules, Extra Duty Pay Schedules in Appendix XXXII
Appendix XXXII includes Certified Salary Schedule (32.01), ESP Salary Schedules (32.02), Extra Duty Pay Schedules (32.03), Health Insurance Coverage (32.04)
Other
Scheduling Software Space Reservation — Principals use District scheduling software to reserve/secure available building space for instructional activities (testing, individual student instruction, small group instruction); principal advises teacher of reservation
Principals will use the District's scheduling software in order to reserve/secure available building space for use for instructional activities (e.g. testing, individual student instruction, small group instruction, etc). The school principal will advise the teacher that the requested space has been reserved.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Paraprofessionals: 12 + 2 personal days; Secretaries and Custodians: 15 + 2 personal days
ESPs shall be entitled to annual sick leave allocation based upon the number of accumulated sick days at the start of each work year calculated as follows: Paraprofessionals Less than 100: 12 + 2 personal days; Secretaries and Custodians Less than 100: 15 + 2 personal days.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Maximum accumulation of sick leave days
At the beginning of each school year, the Board shall furnish each Teacher with a written statement setting forth total sick leave credit. Sick leave may accumulate to 375 days.
Compensation
Step Increase — Overtime paid at 1.5 times normal rate for hours beyond 8 per day or 40 per week
ESPs shall be paid overtime at a rate which is one and one half (1-1/2) times their normal rate of pay. Overtime for ESPs shall be paid any time worked beyond eight (8) hours per day or forty (40) hours per week.
Other
Strike Prohibition — For duration of agreement, Association agrees not to strike, engage in, support or encourage any concerted refusal to render services to District; Board agrees not to lockout employees
For the duration of this Agreement the Association hereby agrees not to strike, or engage in, or support or encourage any concerted refusal to render full and complete services to the School District. The Board agrees that for the duration of this Agreement, it will not engage in a lockout of any employees.
Other
Surveillance Video System — District maintains video surveillance system for safety and security; not used for performance evaluation but may be used for discipline
The District maintains a video surveillance system in all buildings. The purpose of this system is to provide for the safety and security of all students, staff and members of the community. The system will not be used for staff performance evaluation. However, video images may be used for staff discipline as appropriate.
Other
Tax Sheltered Annuities — Salary reductions for tax sheltered annuities shall be contributed on employee's behalf within five working days after each pay period
Salary reduction amounts shall be contributed on the employee's behalf into the annuity and/or custodial account selected by the employee within five (5) working days following each pay period with a written record of the amount provided to the employee.
Workday
Teacher Lunch Minutes — Elementary teachers (K-5) provided 50-minute duty-free lunch
Elementary Teachers (K-5) will be provided a duty-free lunch of 50 minutes and 220 minutes of self-directed preparation/planning during a regularly scheduled work week.
Workday
Teacher Prep Minutes — Elementary teachers (K-5) provided 220 minutes of self-directed preparation weekly
Elementary Teachers (K-5) will be provided a duty-free lunch of 50 minutes and 220 minutes of self-directed preparation/planning during a regularly scheduled work week.
Retirement
Trs Tier — District plan available for 12 consecutive years of full-time service with TRS eligibility; retirement date by June 30, 2027
A retirement program shall be available for the duration of this agreement for Teachers who meet the following eligibility criteria: Complete at least twelve (12) consecutive years of full-time service in the employ of School District 16; and Eligible to retire and receive a regular pension annuity under TRS rules and regulations.
Other
Union Representation Right — Employees have right to union representation at disciplinary meetings; Association representative may accompany employee
At the employee's request, the employee may be accompanied by an Association representative at any meeting, which could reasonably result in disciplinary action. The parties agree that this provision does not automatically apply to evaluation conferences or communication.