Grievance
Arbitration Binding — final and binding arbitration
If the Association is not satisfied with the Step 3 response, the Association shall submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration. If a demand for arbitration is not filed with the American Arbitration Association within thirty (30) days of the date of the Step 3 response, then the grievance shall be deemed withdrawn.
Other
Association Leave — No more than two (2) teachers absent at a time; release time not to exceed two (2) days per teacher (four days total) during any one school term
No more than two (2) teachers may be absent at a time and the release time shall not exceed two (2) days, per teacher (four days total) during any one school term.
Other
Association Leave Notice — Association shall give thirty (30) school days written notice for leave to the Superintendent
The Association shall give thirty (30) school days written notice for leave to the Superintendent.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $59,847 (2023-24 BS Step 15)
BS Step 15 salary $59,847 for 2023-24 school year per salary schedule.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $52,347 (2023-24 BS Step 1)
BS Step 1 salary $52,347 for 2023-24 school year per salary schedule.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 2% increase for 2023-24 school year
Salary and other compensation provisions of the Agreement shall be retroactive to the start of the 2023-24 school term and continue in effect through June 30, 2028.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 3.0% over the preceding year's base
24/25 – 3.0% over the preceding year's base
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4.0% over the preceding year's base
25/26 – 4.0% over the preceding year's base
Leave
Bereavement Days — No more than three (3) bereavement days each school year
A full-time teacher shall be eligible for no more than three (3) bereavement days each school year.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — School day is six (6) hours and forty-five (45) minutes; teachers on campus for seven (7) hours and fifteen (15) minutes
The length of the school day shall be six (6) hours and forty-five (45) minutes. Teachers shall be on campus for seven (7) hours and fifteen (15) minutes.
Other
Curriculum Committees — No teacher will have to serve on more than one curriculum committee per year
No teacher will have to serve on more than one curriculum committee per year.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board shall pay the cost of individual dental insurance using a PPO type of program
The Board shall pay the cost of individual dental insurance using a PPO type of program. Teachers may elect to purchase dependent or orthodontic coverage at a cost to be determined by the insurance carrier.
Other
Dues Deductions — Board agrees to deduct Association dues including local REA and IEA/NEA dues from member salaries as certified by Association; IEA/NEA deductions in equal installments from third through twentieth pay periods
The Board agrees to deduct from Association members' salaries Association dues, including local REA dues and IEA/NEA dues, as certified to the Board by the Association. IEA/NEA deductions shall be in equal installments beginning with the third pay period and concluding with the twentieth payment of the fiscal year.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Full-time teachers employed prior to July 1, 2023 pay 7% of single premium
Full-time teachers employed prior to July 1, 2023 (and in continuous employment) electing single coverage shall pay 7% of the single premium.
Workday
Faculty Meetings Annual — Principal may hold no more than four (4) after school faculty meetings on an annual basis, concluding by 4:00 p.m.
The Principal may hold no more than four (4) after school faculty meetings on an annual basis. These meetings shall conclude by 4:00 p.m.
Other
Fair Share Removed — Fair share payment provisions have been removed based on US Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME, 138 S.Ct. 2448 (2018)
Fair share payment provisions have been removed based on the US Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME, 138 S.Ct. 2448 (2018). During the term of this contract, in the event that the law changes to permit fair share provisions, the parties agree to meet and bargain the impact.
Leave
Fmla Coverage — All teachers are entitled to take a leave under the Family/Medical Leave Act (FMLA) so long as they meet statutory requirements for eligibility
All teachers are entitled to take a leave under the Family/Medical Leave Act (FMLA) so long as they meet the statutory requirements for eligibility under FMLA.
Other
Friday Dismissal Time — Friday early dismissal at 2:00 p.m. for collaborative planning
Students shall be dismissed each Friday at 2:00 p.m. to allow plan time for teachers. This time is specifically designated for collaborative planning such as school improvement, team planning, co-teach planning, grade level planning or cross grade level planning.
Other
Grade Days Dismissal — Four (4) grade days each school year with students dismissed at 2:00 p.m. for collaborative planning, school improvement, team planning, co-teach planning, and grade/cross-grade planning
The Board shall provide four (4) grade days each school year during the term of this contract. Students will be dismissed at 2:00 p.m. and then afterward teachers would be able to work on their grades.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Supervising Administrator Level (Step 1), Superintendent Level (Step 2), Board Level (Step 3), Arbitration (Step 4)
STEP 1 – Supervising Administrator Level... STEP 2 - Superintendent Level... STEP 3 - Board Level... STEP 4 – Arbitration
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Full-time teachers employed prior to July 1, 2023 pay 35% of family option premium less single premium
Full-time teachers employed prior to July 1, 2023 (and in continuous employment) electing family member coverage shall pay 35% of the family option premium chosen, less the single premium cost.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Six hours and forty-five minutes of instructional time per day
The length of the school day shall be six (6) hours and forty-five (45) minutes.
Other
Lunch Period Duty Free — Each certified teacher guaranteed one duty-free lunch period per day, provided any student group just prior to lunch is first walked to the cafeteria
Each certified teacher will be guaranteed one duty-free lunch period per day provided that any student group the teacher may be responsible for just prior to lunch, is first walked to the cafeteria.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $61,847 (2023-24 MA Step 15)
MA Step 15 salary $61,847 for 2023-24 school year per salary schedule.
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $54,347 (2023-24 MA Step 1)
MA Step 1 salary $54,347 for 2023-24 school year per salary schedule.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — One-time non-compounding hiring bonus of $3000 for new full-time Bilingual Education Teacher, World Language Teacher, or Special Education Teacher
A new full-time hire as a Bilingual Education Teacher with either the permanent or temporary (ELS-TBE) license, World Language Teacher, or Special Education Teacher shall receive a one-time non-compounding hiring bonus of $3000.
Other
Official Personnel File Single — Only one (1) official personnel file shall be maintained in the school district
Under no circumstances shall more than one (1) official personnel file be maintained in the school district. This file shall be kept at the main office.
Workday
Parent Teacher Conferences — Two (2) scheduled conference days at eight (8) hours per day, each with one (1) hour dinner break
There will be two (2) scheduled conference days at eight (8) hours per day, each with a one (1) hour dinner break.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — average of one personal plan period per day over the course of the school year
All teachers will have an average of one "personal plan" period per day over the course of the school year.
Other
Personnel File Derogatory Statement — Derogatory statements must be filed in personnel file within ten (10) school days after being signed and dated by teacher
Any report or statement which has been sent to a teacher and is to be filed in that teacher's personnel file shall be placed in that file within ten (10) school days after the report or statement was signed and dated by the teacher.
Other
Personnel File Response — Teacher may submit response within thirty (30) days of receipt of report or statement to be attached and filed with the report
A teacher may submit a response within thirty (30) days of the teacher's receipt of the original report or statement. Such response shall be attached and filed with the report or statement in the teacher's personnel file.
Other
Personnel File Review — Teacher may request to see personnel file during non-working hours per Personnel Record Review Act (820 ILCS 40/0.01)
A teacher who desires to see his/her personnel file shall submit a written request to the Superintendent or designee. In that request, the teacher shall propose an appointment date and time to examine their file. Such requests shall be honored during non-working hours in accordance with the Personnel Record Review Act (820 ILCS 40/0.01).
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Pending litigation and TRS determinations regarding the legality of earnings caps on teachers who are within four years of eligibility for receipt of a pension from the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Tier 1/Tier II structure indicated in rightmost columns
Tier 1/Tier II values shown: 2,568 / 2,780 / 2,987 / 2,568 / 2,780 / 2,987 / 2,568 / 2,780 / 2,987 / 1,061 / 1,093 / 1,128
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Multiple steps shown in salary schedule
Activities Coordinator; Band Director; Dinner Director & Jazz Band; Gifted Enrichment Coordinator; Musical Director; Musical - Assistant Positions; Musical - Backstage Director; Musical - Costume Design; Musical - Grant & Parent Coordinator (2 positions); Royalty Club Coordinator
Other
School Calendar Review — Administration will share prospective school calendar with two (2) committee members from Association before Board adoption
Prior to the Board's adoption of the school calendar each school year, the administration will share the prospective school calendar with two (2) committee members from the Association to provide them an opportunity to review it and offer concerns and suggestions.
Other
Sick Bank Initial Donation — Two (2) days of sick leave donation to join the Bank
A teacher in the bargaining unit may participate in the Bank by irrevocably donating two (2) days of sick leave to the Bank.
Other
Sick Bank Minimum Days — Minimum days required for the sick bank is ten (10)
The minimum days required for the sick bank is ten (10). If there is more than the minimum number of accumulated days in the Bank at the beginning of any school year, then all currently participating bargaining unit members shall be excused from having to donate any additional sick leave for that school year.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — A full-time teacher will receive twelve (12) days of sick leave for each year of full-time employment
A full-time teacher will receive twelve (12) days of sick leave for each year of full-time employment. A teacher employed after October 1st of each school year will have their sick leave prorated.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Maximum accumulation of sick leave days is 370
Unused sick leave days may accumulate to a maximum of 370.
Other
Staff Development Days — Board shall provide at least four (4) faculty development days during the school year
The Board shall provide at least four (4) faculty development days during the school year.
Compensation
Step Increase — Teachers progress through salary steps based on experience; automatic step increases included
Salary schedules show progression through steps 1-15 with salary increases at each step for BA, BS, BA+9, BA+18, MA, MA+30, MA+45 lanes.
Other
Stipend Positions Listed — 20+ stipended positions including Basketball Coach, Cheerleader Coach, Chess Coach, Cross Country Coach
Basketball Coach - 7th Grade; Basketball Coach - 8th Grade; Cheerleader Coach - 7th Grade; Cheerleader Coach - 8th Grade; Cross Country Coach
Other
Student Teacher Participation — No teacher shall be required to take a student teacher; asked in annual survey whether they want consideration
No teacher shall be required to take a student teacher. Each school year, teachers shall be asked the following two (2) questions in survey form.
Other
Teacher Planning Day — Optional teacher planning day immediately preceding the first day of school, paid at summer teacher institute rate, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm with 30-minute unpaid lunch
Additionally, an optional teacher planning day will occur immediately preceding the first day of the school year, unless both the administration and the association agree on an alternative day, and will be paid at the summer teacher institute rate.
Other
Team Collaboration Periods — Grade Level teachers will have three dedicated team collaboration periods per week; Special Education and Bilingual/ELL teachers will have two to three dedicated team collaboration periods per week
Grade Level teachers will have three dedicated "team collaboration" periods per week and Special Education and Bilingual/ELL teachers will have two to three dedicated "team collaboration" periods per week.
Other
Tuition Reimbursement Max — Maximum reimbursement of $20,000 annually
Collectively, tenured teachers shall be reimbursed for up to nine (9) hours of graduate credit annually, to a maximum reimbursement of $20,000.
Leave
Unpaid Leave Family — Board may grant unpaid leave of absence for serious family problems and parental leave
e. Serious family problems; and f. Parental leave.
Leave
Unpaid Leave Illness — Board may grant unpaid leave of absence for post temporary illness or incapacity
b. Post temporary illness; c. Post temporary incapacity
Leave
Unpaid Leave Military — Board may grant unpaid leave of absence for military service
d. Military service
Leave
Unpaid Leave Professional Development — Board may grant unpaid leave of absence for additional education or professional development
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board may grant an unpaid leave of absence as it deems proper to a teacher upon such conditions as it may determine. Illustrative of purposes for which a leave of absence might be granted by the Board are: a. Additional education or professional development