Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association available
If not satisfied at Step B, Association may submit grievance to final and binding arbitration through the American Arbitration Association.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Base starting salary for all first year teachers effective 2022-2023
Effective with the 2022-2023 school year the base starting salary for all first year teachers shall be $44,015.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 6% increase for 2022-2023
Teachers in years 0-9 within the River Ridge District shall receive a 6%, 5%, and 5% increase for 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025 school years.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 5% increase for 2023-2024
Teachers in years 0-9 within the River Ridge District shall receive a 6%, 5%, and 5% increase for 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025 school years.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 5% increase for 2024-2025
Teachers in years 0-9 within the River Ridge District shall receive a 6%, 5%, and 5% increase for 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025 school years.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Approved leave categories include bereavement; no specific day count stated
Approved leave of absence categories include bereavement leave, sabbatical leave, military service, and other reasons acceptable to the School Board.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Employees shall advance on salary schedule while on any approved leave by working at least 100 days in school year
Employees shall advance on the salary schedule while on any approved leave of absence by working at least one hundred (100) days in any given school year.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employees pay 25% of difference between family and single premium for certain plan types
Monthly Board contributions shall be single premium plus twenty-five percent (25%) of the difference between family insurance minus single premium for Single plus Spouse, Single plus Children, or Family Insurance.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Non-tenured teachers evaluated minimum twice per term; tenured teachers evaluated at least once every two school terms
Non-tenured teachers shall be evaluated a minimum of twice in each school term. Tenured teachers shall be evaluated at least once every two school terms.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Two-step process: informal resolution, then superintendent, then Board if unresolved
Grievance may be processed: Step A to superintendent within 10 working days; Step B to Board if unresolved within 30 calendar days.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board will make contribution to provide health insurance for all teachers employed half (1/2), full time equivalent, or more
The Board will make a contribution to provide health insurance for all teachers employed half (1/2), full time equivalent, or more. No annuities or extra monies will be paid.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Life insurance: $25,000
Life insurance: $25,000
Other
Paycheck Frequency Options — Option A: paid 21st of month; Option B: paid twice monthly on 6th and 21st
District #210 teachers will be allowed two paycheck options: A. paid on the 21st of each month; B. paid twice each month on 6th and 21st of each month.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Leave without pay and dock days described; approved leave categories include personal reasons acceptable to board
Other reasons acceptable to the School Board which will improve educational programs in the District. Employees on such leave may continue insurance benefits if they reimburse the District.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — 6% increase in salary above prior years for Retirement Incentive
A teacher receiving the Retirement Incentive will be given a six percent (6%) increase in salary above the salary received during the years prior to retirement.
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
The Board agrees to shelter the full pension to the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System on behalf of each certified employee, based on their current salary.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Recall rights in effect until beginning of third school term following dismissal
Recall rights shall be in effect until the beginning of the third (3) school term following the teacher's dismissal.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Salary schedule includes lanes: BA, BA+15, BA+30, MA, MA+30 (and higher)
Salary schedule by educational attainment lanes: BA, BA+15, BA+30, MA, MA+30, with additional lanes for advanced degrees.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Salary schedule contains steps 0-15 for experience levels
Salary schedule shows experience steps from 0 to 15 years of service with corresponding salary progressions.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Employees shall earn seniority while on any approved leave of absence
Employees shall earn seniority while on any approved leave of absence. Leaves of absence will count as time in service.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Maximum accumulation of 360 days
Each teacher is entitled to twelve (12) days of sick leave each work year, with unused leave accumulating to 360 days.
Compensation
Step Increase — 5% increase for teachers beyond 9th year of employment
Teachers beyond their 9th year of employment at River Ridge shall receive a 5%, 4%, and 4% increase for 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025.