Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration by American Arbitration Association; Expedited Arbitration Rules used by mutual agreement
If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step 2, the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration. The American Arbitration Association shall act as administrator of the proceedings. By mutual agreement, the Expedited Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association shall be used instead of the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules.
Other
Assignment Notice — Teachers notified of building, class, subject, and room assignments by July 1 prior to school year; changes given reasonable notice
All teachers shall be given notice of their building assignments, class, and/or subject assignments, and room assignments by July 1 prior to each school year. In the event the teacher's assignment is changed thereafter, the teacher shall be given notice of such change within a reasonable period of time.
Leave
Association Leave Days — Association may send representatives to conferences; aggregate total not to exceed 4 days per school year; no more than 2 persons at any one time
The Association may send representatives to local, state, or national conferences, or for other business so designated by the Association not to exceed an aggregate total of four (4) days per school year. No more than two (2) persons may be on such leave at any one time.
Other
Association Sole Bargaining Representative — R.O.W.V.A. Education Association, affiliated with IEA-NEA, recognized as sole and exclusive bargaining representative
The Board of Education of District No. 208, Knox County, Illinois, hereby recognizes the R.O.W.V.A. Education Association, affiliated with IEA-NEA, hereinafter the Association, as the sole and exclusive bargaining representative for all District No. 208 teachers on the teachers' salary schedule.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — 2027-2028 wage for entry positions (Aide, Bus Aide, Cook, Cook Helper, Custodian, Dishwasher, Secretary)
Entry-level positions reach $15.75 per hour by 2027-2028 following annual increases.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — 2025-2026 minimum wage for entry positions (Aide, Bus Aide, Cook, Cook Helper, Custodian, Dishwasher, Secretary)
Aide, Bus Aide, Cook, Cook Helper, Custodian, Dishwasher, Secretary positions start at $15.25 per hour for 2025-2026.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — paid holidays and vacation days shall all count towards meeting the above work week requirements
Paid holidays and vacation days shall all count towards meeting the above work week requirements.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — All current employees receive $1.00/hr increase for 2026-2027
For 2026-2027, all current employees shall receive a $1.00/hr increase over the 2025-2026 year.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — All current employees receive $1.50/hr increase for 2027-2028
For 2027-2028, all current employees shall receive a $1.50/hr increase over the 2026-2027 year.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Adoption/birth leave of five paid family leave days annually in addition to sick days
Five paid (5) family leave days shall be granted to each employee each year for the purpose of adoption or the birth of a child that are in addition to sick days.
Workday
Bus Driver Hours Assignment — All full-time drivers shall be assigned at least 30 hours of time each week to be paid at their current hourly rate
All full-time drivers shall be assigned at least 30 hours of time each week to be paid at their current hourly rate, including non-driving time.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Vacation dates submitted to immediate supervisor; one employee per category may take vacation at same time unless work demands allow additional approvals
Requests for vacation dates shall be submitted to the Employee's immediate supervisor and must be approved by the Superintendent or designee. Only one employee in each category may take vacation at the same time.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Health insurance can be defined as medical, vision, dental, life, and/or disability
Health insurance can be defined as medical, vision, dental, life, and/or disability. The employer shall pay to the insurance carrier 95% of the cost of the monthly premiums for the individual employee.
Other
Dues Deduction — Employer deducts Association dues from teacher pay; deductions begin second paycheck, end June 30; uniform per paycheck except first two deductions may vary
The Employer shall deduct from each teacher's pay the dues of the Association and of its affiliated organizations, provided that the teacher has previously executed an authorization for such deductions, beginning with the second paycheck of the new school year and ending by June 30th of each school year.
Other
Duration — July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028
This Agreement shall be effective from 12:00 a.m. of July 1, 2025, and shall continue in effect through 11:59 p.m. of June 30, 2028, except as otherwise modified in this Agreement.
Other
Early Retirement Bonus Percent — 18% of final two years salary minus salary increases
Post-retirement bonus payment calculated as 18 percent of teacher's final two years of service minus dollars needed to increase salary for maximum TRS creditable earnings
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee pays 5% of monthly health insurance premiums, not to exceed $300 annually
The employee shall pay to the insurance carrier 5% of the cost of the monthly premiums not to exceed $300 annually.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Employees shall be evaluated on an annual basis
Employees shall be evaluated on an annual basis. Within fifteen (15) school days after the first day, all new Employees will participate in an evaluation orientation (process and evaluation tool).
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: Step 1 with supervisor, Step 2 with Superintendent, Step 3 arbitration
Step 1. The Employee or the Association shall present the grievance to the immediately involved supervisor within twenty (20) days. Step 2. If the grievance is not resolved at Step 1, then the Employee or the Association may refer the grievance to the Superintendent or designee within ten (10) days. Step 3. If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step 2, the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Employer pays 95% of monthly health insurance premiums for full-time employees working 30+ hours per week
Each full-time Employee working 30 or more hours per week on a regular basis shall be offered the opportunity to participate in a group health insurance and major medical insurance policy provided by the Board of Education. The employer shall pay to the insurance carrier 95% of the cost of the monthly premiums for the individual employee.
Other
Hepatitis B Vaccine — The Employer shall voluntarily provide hepatitis B vaccine injections and follow-up examination for Employees at no cost to the Employee
The Employer shall voluntarily provide hepatitis B vaccine injections and follow-up examination for Employees at no cost to the Employee.
Leave
Inclement Weather Pay — 12-month employees will be paid for that day without using their paid time off, up to a full eight-hour day per school year
When the employer cancels school for the day due to inclement weather before instruction begins, 12-month employees will be paid for that day without using their paid time off, up to a full eight-hour day per school year
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — 7 hours 30 minutes including duty-free lunch; 15 minutes before student day, 15 minutes after
The regular workday for all teachers shall not exceed seven (7) hours and thirty (30) minutes, including the teachers' duty-free lunch. Teachers shall report fifteen (15) minutes prior to the beginning of the pupil day and remain fifteen (15) minutes after the pupil day.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — MA step 18 salary for 2024-2025
2024-2025 Salary Schedule: Experience 18, MA 65650
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MA step 0 salary for 2024-2025
2024-2025 Salary Schedule: Experience 0, MA 46750
Other
No Strike Obligation — Association agrees not to engage in or authorize any concerted strike activity during the term of the Agreement
The Association agrees that, during the term of this Agreement and any mutually agreed to extension thereof, it shall not engage in or authorize any concerted strike activity of the bargaining unit.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Longevity bonus at 10 years: $1,500
Teachers will receive a longevity bonus during the following continuous indicated years of teaching in the district: 10 Years: $1,500
Compensation
Overtime Rate — one and one-half (1.5) times the Employee's regular hourly rate for overtime work
Full-time Employees scheduled for work in excess of the normal forty (40) hour work week shall be paid at the rate of one and one-half (1.5) times the Employee's regular hourly rate for such overtime work.
Leave
Paid Holidays — Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday or President's Day, Friday of Spring Break, Memorial Day, Juneteenth
Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday or President's Day, Friday of Spring Break, Memorial Day, Juneteenth
Leave
Personal Days Annual — three (3) personal business leave days per school year
Each full-time Employee shall be entitled to three (3) personal business leave days per school year, which may accumulate to three (3) days. Employees may request these days in half (1/2) or full day units.
Other
Protective Equipment — The Employer shall provide all protective devices and equipment as needed by the Employee and approved by the immediate supervisor to perform Employer-required duties without cost to the Employee
The Employer shall provide all protective devices and equipment as needed by the Employee and approved by the immediate supervisor to perform Employer-required duties without cost to the Employee.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — No explicit employer pickup mentioned; deductions made per legal requirement
From the compensation schedule, the Employer shall deduct and remit for each employee the amount due on behalf of the employee on said schedule to the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System
Retirement
Retirement System — IMRF for support staff employees
Retiring Employee who meets IMRF retirement qualifications may remain on District's hospital-surgical-major medical insurance coverage until enrolled in Title XVIII of the Social Security Act of 1935.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Recalled employee has five days to accept position from date of receipt of certified mail notice
A recalled Employee shall have five (5) days to accept the position from the date of receipt of notice by certified mail. Employees called to work are obligated to take said work. An Employee who declines recall to work shall forfeit his/her recall and seniority rights.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — BA, MA, and higher degree lane
Salary schedules show BA, MA, and lane 3 columns; Difference between lane zero BA and MA is $2000
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 36 experience steps from 0 to 35 years
Salary table shows experience steps 0 through 35, representing 36 total salary steps for BA and MA lanes 2025-2026.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Employees may voluntarily contribute to sick bank; days become property of sick bank
Each Employee may voluntarily contribute to a sick bank as defined in Appendix B of this Agreement. All days contributed by Employees represented by this Association, less days used by Employees represented by this Association, shall become the property of this sick bank.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Up to five days of unused sick leave from retirement becomes property of sick bank
Any sick days not used by a retiree for retirement, up to five (5) days will become the property of this sick bank.
Other
Sick Leave Payout Percent Non Arb — 50% of substitute pay for unused accumulated sick days
Certified employee retiring without ARB eligible for Illinois Retirement System benefits paid at 50% of current substitute pay for each unused accumulated sick day
Compensation
Step Increase — Approximately $850 for BA; $1050 for MA
Salary Addition Notes: BA Movement $850; MA Movement $1050
Other
Tuition Reimbursement Budget — Annual tuition reimbursement budget
Employer shall budget $25,000 for year from which employer shall reimburse employees for actual costs of tuition and fees per semester hour up to graduate level
Other
Tuition Reimbursement Grade Requirement — Grade B or better (or pass if pass/fail)
Employee must submit official transcript or grade report showing grade of B or better (pass, if pass/fail) upon completion
Other
Tuition Reimbursement Payback Period Years — Four-year commitment required
Teacher agrees to continue teaching in district for period of four years following reimbursement. If resignation within four year period: 60% within two years, 40% within third year, 15% within fourth year
Insurance
Vision Coverage — Health insurance can be defined as medical, vision, dental, life, and/or disability
Health insurance can be defined as medical, vision, dental, life, and/or disability. The employer shall pay to the insurance carrier 95% of the cost of the monthly premiums for the individual employee.
Workday
Workday Hours Per Week — normal forty (40) hour work week
Full-time Employees scheduled for work in excess of the normal forty (40) hour work week shall be paid at the rate of one and one-half (1.5) times the Employee's regular hourly rate