Evaluation
Academic Freedom Dispute Resolution — All reasonable effort made to settle academic freedom disputes on administrative level; written criticism required before procedure implementation
In the event of adverse criticism by administrators, parents or citizens in the District, all reasonable effort shall be made by the parties to settle academic freedom disputes on the administrative level.
Other
Academic Freedom Protected — Teachers have right to use learning materials and structured learning activities within planned instructional program and curriculum; Board may remove supplemental material if in best interests of students
Teachers have the right to use learning materials and structured learning activities within the planned instructional program and curriculum of the District as well as the Illinois Learning Standards and other requirements of the Illinois State Board of Education and/or General Assembly according to their best professional judgment, recognizing their responsibility to intellectual integrity and scholarly objectivity.
Evaluation
Academic Freedom Rights — Teachers have right to use learning materials and structured learning activities within planned curriculum; Board may remove supplemental material if in best interest of students
Teachers have the right to use learning materials and structured learning activities within the planned instructional program and curriculum of the District as well as the Illinois Learning Standards according to their best professional judgment.
Other
Agreement Duration — June 30, 2027
This Memorandum shall be deemed dated and become effective on the date the last of the parties' duly authorized representative signs below and shall remain in effect until June 30, 2027.
Other
Agreement Effective Date — July 1, 2026
This Agreement shall be effective on July 1, 2026 and, shall continue in full force and effect until June 30, 2031.
Other
Agreement End Date — June 30, 2031
This Agreement shall be effective on July 1, 2026 and, shall continue in full force and effect until June 30, 2031.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Arbitration decision is final and binding
The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding. The arbitrator shall be specifically limited to determining the issues presented in the grievance involving the interpretation or application of the Agreement.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $66,709
Salary Schedule 2026-2027, BA step 18
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Starting hourly rate for new Library Clerks
Library Clerks hired after August 1, 2026 and have less than two (2) years of service will have a uniform starting compensation rate of twenty dollars ($20.00) per hour.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 6% increase for Library Clerks earning above starting rate
Library Clerks hired prior to August 1, 2026 who are earning above the starting compensation rate will receive the negotiated percentage adjustment. They will receive 6% for the 2026-2027 school year, 6% for the 2027-2028 school year, 6% for the 2028-2029 school year, 6% for the 2029-2030 school year, and 4% for the 2030-2031 school year.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 6% increase
They will receive 6% for the 2026-2027 school year, 6% for the 2027-2028 school year, 6% for the 2028-2029 school year.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 1.06 multiplier (6% increase)
For 2028-2029, a teacher on longevity shall receive as and for salary his/her prior year salary times 1.06
Leave
Bereavement Days — 4 paid days plus up to 6 additional unpaid days for child death
In the event of the death of a child, the bargaining unit member shall be entitled to four (4) days absence without loss of pay, plus an additional six (6) days of unpaid bereavement leave.
Workday
Building Secretary Breaks — Two (2) fifteen (15) minute breaks during the day
There shall be two (2) fifteen (15) minute breaks during the day.
Workday
Building Secretary Work Day — Seven and one-half (7½) hours for all Building Secretaries
The work day shall consist of seven and one-half (7½) hours for all Building Secretaries, excluding a duty free lunch period, which shall be at least thirty (30) minutes.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Paid holidays for custodians including New Year's Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday/Presidents Day, Casimir Pulaski Day, Spring Holiday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, and Labor Day.
The following days shall be paid holidays for custodians. New Year's Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday/Presidents Day, Casimir Pulaski Day, Spring Holiday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day.
Other
Criticism In Writing Required — Any criticism of teacher's professional judgment must be in writing, dated, and signed prior to implementation of procedure
The district will require that any criticism of a teacher's professional judgment be in writing, dated, and signed prior to the implementation of the procedural steps of this article.
Workday
Custodian Breaks — Two (2) fifteen (15) minute breaks during the work day
There shall be two (2) fifteen (15) minute breaks during the work day.
Compensation
Custodian Lead Summer Stipend — Lead custodians receive $150 per week stipend during summer break
each lead custodian or substitute lead custodian selected by the Chief School Business Official shall receive a one-hundred fifty dollar ($150) per week stipend for the completion of his/her duties as a lead custodian.
Compensation
Custodian Substitute Coordinator Stipend — $500 per year
Custodian Substitute Coordinator - $500 per year stipend
Workday
Custodian Summer Hours Option A — Monday-Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Monday through Thursday: 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with breaks occurring from 9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., and lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., with no lunch or breaks
Workday
Custodian Summer Hours Option B — Monday-Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday as set
Monday through Thursday: 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with breaks occurring from 9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 2:15p.m., and lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Other
Custodian Summer Schedule Option A — Option A: Monday through Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with breaks and lunch; Friday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. with no lunch or breaks
Monday through Thursday: 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with breaks occurring from 9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., and lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., with no lunch or breaks.
Other
Custodian Summer Schedule Option B — Option B: Monday through Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with breaks and lunch
Monday through Thursday: 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with breaks occurring from 9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 2:15p.m., and lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Workday
Custodian Work Day — Eight (8) hours for all full-time custodians
The work day shall consist of eight (8) hours for all full-time custodians, excluding a duty-free lunch period which shall be at least thirty (30) minutes in length.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Health and dental insurance benefits available
The Board shall contribute for health insurance benefits (defined as the monthly premium costs for PPO single, PPO Employee Plus Spouse, PPO Employee Plus Kids and No Spouse PPO family, HMO single, or HMO family coverage under the District's health care plan) for full-time teachers.
Other
Dlt Compensation Per Member — Faculty compensated at $500 per DLT member, per year
Faculty will be compensated at $500 per DLT member, per year.
Other
Dlt Establishment Timeline — DLT will be established fourteen (14) days after the establishment of SLTs
The DLT will be established fourteen (14) days after the establishment of SLTs. The DLT will have the following members: the Superintendent (or designee), the pertinent administration relating to the agenda and a maximum of two (2) licensed faculty from each building.
Leave
Duty Free Lunch — Staff shall receive duty-free lunch period equal to regular lunch period of student, never less than 30 minutes
Staff shall receive a duty-free lunch period equal to the regular lunch period of the student, but never less than thirty (30) minutes.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — 75/25 basis for premium increases
For each year under the Agreement, the Board and employee shall share on a 75/25 basis any increase in yearly premium rates provided by the carrier.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Licensed staff evaluated in accordance with Section 24A-5 of the Illinois School Code and the Ridgeland School District 122 Evaluation Plan
All licensed staff shall be evaluated in accordance with Section 24A-5 of the Illinois School Code and the Ridgeland School District 122 Evaluation Plan. In the event a teacher is to be evaluated more frequently than once every two (2) years, the Superintendent, or designee and/or the immediate supervisor, shall first meet with the teacher to explain the reason(s) for such evaluations.
Grievance
Grievance Binding Arbitration — Binding arbitration available; American Arbitration Association services; costs split equally between Board and Union
If arbitration shall be necessary, the services of the American Arbitration Association shall be employed. The Board and the Union shall equally bear the cost of the arbitrator.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Building Principal (Step One), Superintendent (Step Two), Board (Step Three), Arbitration (Step Four)
Step One -- Building Principal: grievant must present grievance in writing within fifteen (15) days. Step Two -- Superintendent: if not satisfied at Step One. Step Three -- Board: if not settled at second step. Step Four -- Arbitration: if Union not satisfied with disposition at Step Three.
Compensation
Head Custodian Rate 2022 2023 — $28.85 per hour
Head Custodian (hired after 7/1/12) uniform compensation rate will be $28.85 for the 2022-2023 school year
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Plan deductible for family coverage
The plan shall have a $200 deductible for single insurance and a $400 deductible for family, employee plus spouse, or employee plus kids and no spouse insurance.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board contributes for PPO single, PPO Plus, PPO family, HMO single, or HMO family coverage under District's health care plan
The Board shall contribute for health insurance benefits (defined as the monthly premium costs for PPO single, PPO Plus, PPO family, HMO single, or HMO family coverage under the District's health care plan) for full-time teachers, support staff, and custodians.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — 403(b) contribution equal to 300% of single coverage premium rate
For teachers, the 403(b) contribution will equal 300% of the THIS single coverage premium rate in effect on the date of retirement. For Support Staff and Custodians, the 403(b) contribution will equal 300% of the HMO single coverage premium rate in effect on the date of retirement under the District's Health Insurance Plan.
Workday
Instructional Assistant Breaks — Two (2) fifteen (15) minute breaks during the day
There shall be two (2) fifteen (15) minute breaks during the day. The breaks must be approved by the teacher assistant's cooperating teacher.
Compensation
Instructional Assistant Rate — $17.00 per hour
Instructional Assistants hired with a start date after August 1, 2022 will have a uniform starting compensation rate of seventeen dollars ($17.00) per hour
Compensation
Instructional Assistant Substitute Teacher Stipend — $25 per day
Instructional Assistant w/ Substitute Teacher - $25 per day
Compensation
Instructional Assistant Toileting Duty Stipend — $1.00 per hour
Instructional Assistants assigned to positions which require them to perform toileting duties for students with disabilities shall be provided an additional one dollar ($1.00) per hour
Workday
Instructional Assistant Work Day — Six (6) hours and fifty (50) minutes
The work day for instructional assistants will be six (6) hours and fifty (50) minutes. The length of the student school day shall not exceed six (6) hours and thirty (30) minutes.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Every certified staff member shall be guaranteed an average of 240 minutes of preparation time per normally scheduled week
Every certified staff member, except nurses, shall be guaranteed an average of two-hundred forty (240) minutes of preparation time per normally scheduled week with reasonable efforts being made to schedule one (1) preparation period per day of thirty (30) consecutive minutes.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — All graduate credit from an accredited university that has received prior approval from the Superintendent or designee shall apply towards horizontal advancement on the salary schedule.
All graduate credit from an accredited university that has received prior approval from the Superintendent or designee shall apply towards horizontal advancement on the salary schedule.
Other
Lead Custodian Stipend — $150 per week stipend for lead custodian completion of duties
Each lead custodian or substitute lead custodian selected by the CSBO shall receive a $150 per week stipend for the completion of his/her duties as a lead custodian.
Compensation
Library Clerk Rate — $15.00 per hour
Library Clerks hired after August 1, 2022 will have a uniform starting compensation rate of fifteen dollars ($15.00) per hour
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $74,453
Salary Schedule 2026-2027, MA step 18
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $59,575
Salary Schedule 2026-2027, MA step 1
Other
Medication Administration Exemption — Teachers and support staff, except nurses, not required to administer medication or perform medical procedures; school employees may provide emergency assistance including administering medication
Teachers and support staff, except nurses, shall not be required to administer medication or perform medical procedures to students. Nothing herein shall prohibit any school employee from providing emergency assistance to students, including administering medication.
Other
Medication Administration Restriction — Teachers and support staff, except nurses, shall not be required to administer medication or perform medical procedures
Teachers and support staff, except nurses, shall not be required to administer medication or perform medical procedures to students.
Compensation
Night Custodian Rate — $16.00 per hour
Night Custodians hired after July 1, 2022 will have a uniform starting compensation rate of sixteen dollars ($16.00) per hour
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Upon completion of National Board Certification, the certified bargaining unit member will receive a one (1) time monetary award at the beginning of the next school year in the amount of $2,500.
Upon completion of National Board Certification, the certified bargaining unit member will receive a one (1) time monetary award at the beginning of the next school year in the amount of $2,500 with the agreement that the teacher will remain in the district for three (3) years.
Other
Other — Uniform allowance and steel-toed shoe provision
The District shall provide five (5) sets of uniforms each year, except that one (1) new winter jacket will be provided by the District after three school years of use. The District shall also provide two seventy-five dollars ($75.00) allowances for steel-toed shoes per year.
Other
Parent Conferences Preschool — Additional released time granted when student load prevents scheduling on assigned days
When the number of students assigned to a preschool teacher is such that parent conferences may not be scheduled on assigned days, teachers will be granted additional released time for the parent conferences only.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 3 personal days may be used from sick leave allocation
Sick leave shall be defined to mean personal illness or disability, quarantine at home as ordered by a physician in writing, critical illness in the immediate family.
Other
Personnel File Access — Material to be placed in official Board file inserted within twenty (20) calendar days from date of origination or receipt; bargaining unit members receive copy promptly
All material to be placed in the official Board file shall be inserted in a timely fashion, but not to exceed twenty (20) calendar days from the date of the origination or receipt of such material. Bargaining unit members shall receive a copy of any such material promptly.
Other
Personnel File Access Rights — Bargaining unit members have right to review personnel file contents at reasonable times, except pre-employment references
Bargaining unit members shall have the right upon request and at reasonable times to review the contents of their personnel files, except for pre-employment references.
Other
Personnel File Confidentiality — Contents of personnel file not copied or disclosed without employee permission except to Board, Superintendent, and administrator supervising employee; exceptions for FOIA, public operations, court order
None of the contents of a bargaining unit member's official Board file shall be copied or otherwise made known to non-District designated persons without the bargaining unit member's permission either during or after his/her service in the school district, provided, however, that such a file be available to the Board, the Superintendent, and any administrator supervising the bargaining unit member or any designee of the Board acting as its agent or contractor, subject also to a court order.
Other
Personnel File Material Insertion Timeline — All material placed in official Board file within timely fashion, not to exceed 20 calendar days from origination
All material to be placed in the official Board file shall be inserted in a timely fashion, but not to exceed twenty (20) calendar days from the date of the origination or receipt of such material.
Other
Personnel File Removal Restriction — No material removed from bargaining unit member's official Board file without mutual consent of member and Superintendent or designee
No person shall remove any material from a bargaining unit member's official Board file without mutual consent of the bargaining unit member and the Superintendent or his/her designee, or as may be required by law.