Other
Agreement Effective Date — August 14, 2023
This Agreement shall become effective on August 14, 2023 and shall remain in full force and effect until its expiration at 11:59 P.M. on the day prior to the first day of the teacher work year in August 2026.
Other
Agreement Expiration Date — August 2026
This Agreement shall become effective on August 14, 2023 and shall remain in full force and effect until its expiration at 11:59 P.M. on the day prior to the first day of the teacher work year in August 2026.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Yes, binding arbitration is available as the fourth step of the grievance procedure
If the grievance is not resolved satisfactorily at Step 3, the Association may submit, in writing, a request on behalf of the Association and the grieving teacher to the Superintendent or his designee to submit the grievance to binding arbitration before an arbitrator.
Other
Assignment Notice Deadline — Written tentative notice of teaching assignment given no later than first Monday in May of current school year
All full-time teachers shall be given written tentative notice of their respective assignments for the forthcoming school year as to teaching grade, subject, or classroom no later than the first Monday in May of the current school year.
Other
Association Access Financial Documents — Association President receives District budget and annual financial report within 5 working days of Board approval, and member salary information by October 1 each year
Within five (5) working days of approval by the Board of Education or other appropriate authority, the President(s) of the Association will receive copies of the District's budget and annual financial report as filed with the Illinois State Board of Education.
Other
Association Defense Of Legal Action — Association agrees to defend legal actions against Board for compliance with fair share provisions at Association expense through its own counsel
In the event of any legal action against the Board brought in a court or administrative agency because of its compliance with this Article, the Association agrees to defend such action, at its own expense and through its own counsel
Other
Association Dues Deduction — Teachers may authorize deduction of membership dues from paycheck, certified annually by Association prior to September 15
Any teacher who is a member of the Association, or who has applied for membership, may sign and deliver to the Board an assignment authorizing deduction of membership dues in the Association. The amount of said deduction should be certified annually by the Association prior to September 15.
Other
Association Indemnification — Association indemnifies and holds harmless Board, its members, officers and agents from liability for damages as direct consequence of Board's non-negligent compliance with fair share provisions
The Association agrees that in any action so defended, it will indemnify and hold harmless the Board, its members, officers and agents from any liability for damages and costs imposed by a court or administrative agency as a direct consequence of the Board's non-negligent compliance with this Article.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $95,482
2026-2027 Salary Schedule, BA column, Step 30
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $57,000
2026-2027 Salary Schedule, BA column, Step 1
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 5% salary increase for 2026-2027
Each teacher's base salary will increase over the previous year's base salary as indicated below: 2026-2027 5%, as shown in the salary schedule in Appendix A. Any "off-schedule" teachers receive a flat 5% increase.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 5% salary increase for 2027-2028
2027-2028 5%, as shown in the salary schedule in Appendix A. Any "off-schedule" teachers receive a flat 5% increase.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 5% salary increase for 2025-2026
2025-2026 5%, as shown in the salary schedule in Appendix A. Any "off-schedule" teachers receive a flat 5% increase.
Leave
Bereavement Days — 3 days for immediate family member death
All teachers shall be allowed annually up to three (3) days absence without loss of pay due to the death of a member of the immediate family.
Other
Board Cooperation Defense — Board must provide prompt written notice of legal action, allow Association intervention, and give full cooperation in securing evidence and witnesses
The Board gives prompt notice of such action in writing to the Association, and permits the Association intervention as a party if it so desires; and The Board gives full and complete cooperation to the Association and its counsel in securing and giving evidence
Other
Co Planning Time — One half day devoted to co-planning between teachers during back-to-school Institute Day(s). First 45 minutes of any scheduled School Improvement Day used for grade level, curricular, and co-planning meetings.
Teachers will receive one half (1/2) day devoted to co-planning between teachers during back-to-school Institute Day(s). During any scheduled School Improvement Day in the calendar, the first forty-five (45) minutes are to be used for grade level, curricular, and co-planning meetings.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 7 hours and 9 minutes long, begin no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and end no later than 3:35 p.m. each day school is in session
The teacher day shall be 7 hours and 9 minutes long. It will begin no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and end no later than 3:35 p.m. each day school is in session, unless excused by the Principal.
Other
Coplanning Back To School — Teachers will receive one half day devoted to co-planning during back-to-school Institute Days
Teachers will receive one half day devoted to co-planning between teachers during back-to-school Institute Day(s). During any scheduled School Improvement Day, the first forty-five minutes are to be used for grade level, curricular, and co-planning meetings.
Workday
Coplanning Time Institute Day — One half day devoted to co-planning between teachers during back-to-school Institute Day; first 45 minutes for grade level, curricular, and co-planning meetings
Teachers will received one half (1/2) day devoted to co-planning between teachers during back-to-school Institute Day(s). During any scheduled School Improvement Day in the calendar, the first forty-five (45) minutes are to be used for grade level, curricular, and co-planning meetings for the faculty.
Compensation
Coursework Ma Degree Requirement — Master's Degree earned in teacher's subject matter area or program approved by Superintendent required for MA salary level
A Masters Degree earned in a teacher's subject matter area or through a program approved by the Superintendent shall be necessary to move to the Master's Degree level of the salary schedule.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board agrees to pay single dental insurance coverage for each full-time teacher
The Board agrees to pay single dental insurance coverage for each full-time teacher and to provide dental insurance coverage equal to or better than the coverage currently in effect.
Other
Eap Employee Assistance — Board provides enrollment in employee assistance program (EAP) at no expense to Association
The Board shall provide, at no expense to the Association, enrollment in an employee assistance program (EAP). The EAP is designed to provide support, counseling and referrals for issues in daily living.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Teacher pays 20% of EE+Spouse premium for HMO Employee + Spouse coverage
Employee + Spouse coverage - Teacher pays 20% of EE+Spouse premium (HMO)
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenured teachers with Excellent or Proficient ratings have formal observation at least once every 3 years
Tenured teachers whose last evaluation rating was either Excellent or Proficient will share in at least one (1) formal observation and observation conference at least once every three (3) years, with at least one informal observation in the first two (2) years of the three-year cycle.
Other
Evening Functions Required — Teachers must attend Open House Night, Supply Drop-Off/Ice Cream Social, and one (1) other approved school function during the school year. Part-time teachers attend only Open House and one (1) other function.
Teachers, including half-time teachers, are required to attend Open House Night, Supply Drop-Off/Ice Cream Social and one (1) other approved school function during the school year. Part-time teachers need only attend the Open House and one (1) other approved school function.
Other
Extra Duty Athletic Director — $2,009.96 stipend 2026-2027
APPENDIX B EXTRA DUTY SCHEDULE: ATHLETIC DIRECTOR $2,009.96 (5%)
Other
Extra Duty Boys Basketball — $5,489.17 stipend 2026-2027
APPENDIX B EXTRA DUTY SCHEDULE: BOYS BASKETBALL $5,489.17 (5%)
Compensation
Extra Duty Compensation — Extra duty compensation schedule available in Appendix A
Salary and extra duty compensation schedule detailed in agreement sections and Appendix A Extra Duty Schedule.
Other
Extra Duty Hourly After School — $33.50 per hour
After School Instruction $33.50
Other
Extra Duty Hourly Standard — $27.00 per hour for various duties
Tourney Supr Non Admin, Detention, Written Translate, Oral Translate, Academic Lunch, Lunchroom Supervision, Springfield Trip Chaperone, Youth Government, Scoreboard $27.00
Other
Extra Duty Vocal Music — $6,990.61 stipend 2026-2027
APPENDIX B EXTRA DUTY SCHEDULE: VOCAL MUSIC $6,990.61 (5%)
Other
Fair Share Fee Non Members — Non-members must pay fair share fee to Association; deducted from wages per Article IV and Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board rules
all non-member teachers shall pay a fair share fee directly to the Association by a certain date as established by the Association, the Board shall deduct the fair share fee from the wages of the non-member in accordance with Article IV
Other
Fair Share Fee Payment Deadline — Board pays Association fee within 10 days following deduction
Such fee shall be paid to the Association by the Board no later than ten (10) days following deduction.
Other
Fair Share Fee Required — Teacher must join Association or pay fair share fee equivalent to member dues within 30 days of commencement
Each 'teacher' as a condition of his/her employment, on or before thirty (30) days from the date of commencement of duties or the effective date of this Agreement, whichever is later, shall join the Association or pay a fair share fee to the Association.
Other
Fair Share Objection Procedures — Non-member teachers objecting to fair share fee amount have right to file objections with Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board pursuant to its objections procedures
Additionally, non-member teachers who object to the amount of the fair share fee shall have the right to file objections with the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board, pursuant to its objections procedures.
Other
Final Paycheck Deduction — If teacher resigns prior to September 1, Board deducts unpaid portion of annual dues from final paycheck
If a teacher resigns prior to September 1 of any year, the Board shall deduct the unpaid portion of the annual dues from the teacher's final paycheck.
Other
Grievance Filing Deadline — Grievance must be filed not later than fifteen days following occurrence of alleged grievance
A grievance must be filed not later than fifteen days following the occurrence of the alleged grievance or such time as the grievant could reasonably have had knowledge thereof.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: informal discussion with Principal, written grievance to Principal, written grievance to Superintendent, binding arbitration
First Step: informal verbal discussion between grievant and Principal. Second Step: written grievance to Principal. Third Step: written grievance to Superintendent. Fourth Step: binding arbitration before an arbitrator.
Other
Half Time Teachers Benefits — Half-time teachers (50% or more but less than full-time) receive prorated salary and fringe benefits based on percentage of time worked compared to full-time teachers
Half-time teachers shall mean those certificated classroom teachers who work 50% or more, but less than full-time teachers. Half-time teachers shall receive prorated salary and fringe benefits based upon the percentage of time they work compared to full-time teachers.
Insurance
Health Insurance — Medical insurance provided
Section 4: MEDICAL INSURANCE listed as benefit provision in Article XII Compensation and Benefits.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Teacher pays 3% of Single premium for PPO and HDHP/HSA
Each full-time teacher will pay the following toward medical insurance premiums: Single coverage - Teacher pays 3% of Single premium (PPO and HDHP/HSA)
Grievance
Impasse Procedure — Parties follow requirements for mediation outlined in Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act
The Association and the District agree to follow the requirements for mediation as outlined in the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Student day shall start no sooner than ten minutes after the start of the teacher's day and no later than five minutes before the end of the teacher day
The student day shall start no sooner than ten minutes after the start of the teacher's day and no later than five minutes before the end of the teacher day.
Compensation
Internal Substitution — Internal substitution provisions exist
Section 9: INTERNAL SUBSTITUTION listed in Article XII Compensation and Benefits.
Other
Internal Substitution Full Day Rate — Compensation equal to Board's cost to employ substitute teacher for full day
When the students of a class are divided up amongst two (2) or more teachers for a full day, those teachers will share, on a proportional basis, compensation in an amount equal to the cost for the Board to employ a substitute teacher for the day.
Other
Internal Substitution Half Day Rate — Half the cost for Board to employ substitute teacher for half-day coverage
If the teachers receiving the extra students only have to provide substitute teacher services for one-half (1/2) day, those teachers will share, on a proportional basis, compensation in an amount equal to half the cost for the Board to employ a substitute teacher for the day.
Workday
Internal Substitution Hourly Rate — Teachers absorbing students due to substitute shortage paid $20 per hour for hourly substitution
Any teacher who absorbs students because of the absence of a teacher of record and a shortage of substitutes exists, the teacher will be compensated based on an hourly rate of $20 per hour.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Teachers may advance lanes after Bachelor's and Master's degrees with approved coursework
Hours earned after the Bachelor's Degrees has been conferred are applicable for changing to Columns BA +9, BA +21, BA+45 of the salary schedule. A Master's Degree earned in a teacher's subject matter area or through a program approved by the Superintendent shall be necessary to move to the Master's Degree level of the salary schedule.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $105,298
2026-2027 Salary Schedule, MA+60 column, Step 30
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $62,500
2026-2027 Salary Schedule, MA+15 column, Step 1
Evaluation
Observation Frequency Nontenured — Non-tenured teachers will share in at least two formal observations and observation conferences during each year of probation
Non-tenured teachers will share in at least two (2) formal observations and observation conferences during each year of probation.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Tuition reimbursement line item set at $15,000 in District budget
The Tuition Reimbursement line item will be set at $15,000 in the District budget. The Board will notify the Association, in writing, no later than August 15 if requests for the previous school year's reimbursement expenditure exceed $15,000, or if the Association requests a report.
Other
Part Time Teachers Benefits — Part-time teachers receive prorated salary based upon percentage of time worked compared to full-time teachers and will receive no fringe benefits
Part-time teachers shall receive prorated salary based upon the percentage of time they work compared to full-time teachers and will receive no fringe benefits.
Workday
Pay Periods — Teachers paid in 24 equal payments on 15th and last business day of each month
Teachers will be paid their respective salary in 24 equal payments on the fifteenth and the last business day of each month commencing in September.
Other
Payroll Deduction Authorization — Teachers may authorize payroll deduction of Association membership dues; deduction continues on annual basis until withdrawn between September 1 and September 15
Any teacher who is a member of the Association may sign and deliver to the Board an assignment authorizing deduction of membership dues. Once filed, teacher authorization form continues on annual basis until withdrawn in writing by teacher between September 1 and September 15.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 2 days annually for full-time teachers; 1 day for half-time teachers
At the beginning of each school year, each full-time teacher shall be credited with two (2) days of absence for personal business. Each half-time teacher shall be credited with two (2) half-days (1/2) of absence for personal business.
Workday
Planning Time Consecutive Minimum — Minimum of twenty consecutive minutes of planning time daily
Each teacher shall have a minimum of twenty (20) consecutive minutes of planning time daily.
Other
Planning Time Daily Minimum Minutes — Minimum of twenty consecutive minutes of planning time daily
Each teacher shall have a minimum of twenty consecutive minutes of planning time daily.
Workday
Planning Time Minutes Weekly — Each teacher receives average of 225 minutes of planning time per week, with no more than 15% variance
Each teacher shall receive an average of 225 minutes of planning time per week, with no more than a fifteen percent (15%) variance in teachers' weekly planning minutes. Each teacher shall have a minimum of twenty (20) consecutive minutes of planning time daily.
Other
Planning Time Weekly Minutes — Each teacher shall receive an average of 225 minutes of planning time per week, with no more than 15% variance in teachers' weekly planning minutes. Minimum of 20 consecutive minutes of planning time daily.
Each teacher shall receive an average of 225 minutes of planning time per week, with no more than a fifteen percent (15%) variance in teachers' weekly planning minutes. Each teacher shall have a minimum of twenty (20) consecutive minutes of planning time daily.