Compensation
After School Program Coordinator Stipend — After-School Program Coordinator annual stipend
The positions of "EL Coordinator", "After-School Program Coordinator", "STEM Coordinator" and "Tutoring Program Coordinator" will be added to the stipend "Groups Schedule". Each Coordinator will be paid a stipend of $2,000.
Other
Agreement Scope — Memorandum of Agreement covers 2020-2021 school reopening plan implementation period
The terms of this Memorandum will be in effect for the length of the implementation of the District's approved 2020-2021 school reopening Plan.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Yes, final and binding arbitration available
If the Union is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step #4, the Union may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration. Expenses for the Arbitrator's services shall be borne equally by the Board and Union.
Other
Assignment Notification Date — All Employees shall be advised of tentative assignments and hours for the upcoming year by June 1
All Employees shall be advised of tentative assignments and hours for the upcoming year by June 1. Assignments may be changed by the Superintendent prior to or during the school year.
Compensation
Attendance Bonus Forfeiture — In the event an employee uses any ECPAL days, he or she shall be ineligible to receive any attendance bonus(es) set forth in his or her applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Board policy
In the event an employee uses any ECPAL days, he or she shall be ineligible to receive any attendance bonus(es) set forth in his or her applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Board policy.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $63,090.68
Experience 10, BA column, 2027-2028 salary with 3% increase from FY26 Base
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $54,363.17
Experience 0, BA column, 2027-2028 salary with 3% increase from FY26 Base
Compensation
Band Coordinator Hours Annual — Band Coordinator annual hours requirement (minimum)
It is the expectation of the parties that each position will require between 125 and 150 hours per year to complete expected activities.
Compensation
Band Coordinator Stipend — Band Coordinator annual base stipend
The positions of Band Coordinator and Choir Coordinator will be added to the "Groups Schedule", with an annual base stipend of $2,500 for each position.
Other
Base Agreement Remains In Effect — Unless modified by this Agreement, all terms of 2019-2023 collective bargaining agreement remain in full force
Unless modified by this Agreement, all other terms and conditions of the parties 2019-2023 collective bargaining agreement will remain in full force and effect unless modified by the parties or a successor agreement is negotiated.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 8% salary increase ($18.86 per hour starting pay) for 2026-2027
WORKYEAR 2026-2027 SALARY INCREASE OVER PRIOR YEAR 8% ($18.86 per hour starting pay)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — $1 increase ($19.86 per hour starting pay) for 2027-2028
WORKYEAR 2027-2028 SALARY INCREASE OVER PRIOR YEAR $1 ($19.86 per hour starting pay)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 3% salary increase ($20.45 per hour starting pay) for 2028-2029
WORKYEAR 2028-2029 SALARY INCREASE OVER PRIOR YEAR 3% ($20.45 per hour starting pay)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr4 — Multiplier 1.02127 over prior year base
2022-2023 Salary Schedule Base (BA/0) = 1.02127 over 2021-2022 Base (BA/0)
Leave
Bereavement Days — 3 days of paid bereavement leave per incident of death in immediate family
Employees shall be granted annually up to three (3) days of paid leave per incidence of death in the immediate family or household or for individuals with whom the employee has close personal or familial relationship.
Compensation
Beth Kelch Coordinator Stipend — Beth Kelch stipend for each Coordinator position
In addition to this longevity stipend, she will be paid a stipend of $2,500 for each Coordinator position.
Compensation
Beth Kelch Longevity Stipend — Beth Kelch longevity of 2% for each year of experience in Coordinator duties, retroactive
Bargaining unit member Beth Kelch will be offered both the Band Coordinator and Choir Coordinator positions. If accepted, she will receive a longevity of 2% for each year of experience she has in performing these duties, retroactive to the date she first performed the duties.
Workday
Cafeteria Hours Per Week — Cafeteria Personnel will work up to 30 hours per week during the student attendance year
Cafeteria Personnel will work up to 30 hours per week during the student attendance year. The specific hours will be assigned by the Superintendent or his designee.
Other
Catastrophic Leave Eligibility — Employees with life-threatening, extraordinary, or chronically debilitating medical conditions qualify for catastrophic leave
Catastrophic refers to life-threatening, extraordinary, or chronically debilitating medical conditions and is not intended to include commonplace or ordinary medical conditions.
Compensation
Catastrophic Sick Day Donation Max — Licensed staff may donate no more than nine (9) total sick days in a year to others
Licensed staff may donate no more than nine (9) total sick days in a year to others with a catastrophic condition, and may donate no more than three (3) days to a particular person in a year.
Compensation
Catastrophic Sick Day Donation Per Person — Licensed staff may donate no more than three (3) days to a particular person in a year
Licensed staff may donate no more than nine (9) total sick days in a year to others with a catastrophic condition, and may donate no more than three (3) days to a particular person in a year.
Other
Catastrophic Sick Donation Max Donate — Maximum 3 days per year to one person
No person may donate more than three (3) sick days in a year to a person with a catastrophic condition
Other
Catastrophic Sick Donation Max Total — Maximum 9 days aggregate per year to others
Licensed staff may donate no more than nine (9) total sick days in a year to others with a catastrophic condition
Leave
Child Care Leave Max Days — Not to exceed remainder of school year plus up to one additional school year
A child care leave shall not exceed the remainder of the school year in which it is granted and up to one additional school year.
Leave
Child Care Leave Notice Days — 120 calendar days prior notice required for child care leave
If a child care leave is desired, the teacher shall arrange for a meeting with the Superintendent at least 120 calendar days prior to the anticipated leave.
Leave
Child Care Leave Return Intent Deadline — March 1st prior to expiration of leave
Notification of a teacher's intent to return shall be given to the Superintendent of Schools by March 1st prior to the date his/her leave expires.
Compensation
Choir Coordinator Hours Annual — Choir Coordinator annual hours requirement (minimum)
It is the expectation of the parties that each position will require between 125 and 150 hours per year to complete expected activities.
Compensation
Choir Coordinator Stipend — Choir Coordinator annual base stipend
The positions of Band Coordinator and Choir Coordinator will be added to the "Groups Schedule", with an annual base stipend of $2,500 for each position.
Other
Class Size Threshold — If any class roster exceeds twenty-eight (28) students, principal will discuss with teacher and union to determine if aide is needed
If any class roster exceeds twenty-eight students (28), the Principal will engage in discussion with the teacher and Union to determine if an aide is needed in the affected classroom.
Other
Committee Work Attendance Requirement — Must have 85% attendance to receive committee stipend
Must have 85% attendance to receive stipend.
Other
Committee Work Tier Ii — Tier II Committee Work compensation
Tier II: $125
Other
Committee Work Tier Iii — Tier III Committee Work compensation
Tier III: $250
Other
Committee Work Tier Iv — Tier IV Committee Work compensation
Tier IV: $500
Other
Committee Work Tier V — Tier V Committee Work compensation
Tier V: $900
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 176 days of work per school year for paraprofessionals and support staff
A normal school year will be one-hundred seventy-six (176) days of work. Employees will be required to attend two (2) of four (4) Institute Days as determined by administration, which are included in the total of one-hundred seventy-six (176) days of work.
Other
Contract Term — Rockdale SD 84 Support Staff Wages 2023-2026 referenced in Appendix A
APPENDIX A: ROCKDALE SD 84 SUPPORT STAFF WAGES 2023-2026
Workday
Custodial Hours Per Week — Custodians will work up to 30 hours per week
Custodians will work up to 30 hours per week, scheduled by the Superintendent or his designee.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental insurance included in board-paid full-family coverage
Board paid full-family hospitalization and medical, dental and vision insurance, as provided under any group program effective in the District
Leave
Ecpal Expiration — ECPAL days shall only be available during the 2021-2022 school year and shall expire with no compensation owed to any employee at the end of the 2021-2022 school year
ECPAL days shall only be available during the 2021-2022 school year and shall expire with no compensation owed to any employee at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
Leave
Ecpal Idph Guidelines — District intends to use IDPH/ISBE/CDC guidelines for matters relating to identifying individuals who are required to quarantine
The District intends to use IDPH/ISBE/CDC guidelines for matters relating to identifying individuals who are required to quarantine.
Leave
Ecpal No Carryover — ECPAL days cannot be added to an employee's sick leave bank or otherwise carried over to the 2022-2023 school year
ECPAL days cannot be added to an employee's sick leave bank or otherwise carried over to the 2022-2023 school year.
Leave
Ecpal Restricted Use — ECPAL days cannot be used for any other health or medical issue(s) of the employee or the employee's family
ECPAL days cannot be used for any other health or medical issue(s) of the employee or the employee's family.
Leave
Ecpal Usage Close Contact — When approved with sufficient documentation, for quarantine because of the employee's close contact with an individual who has a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19
When approved with sufficient documentation, for quarantine because of the employee's close contact with an individual who has a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19;
Leave
Ecpal Usage Covid Related Illness — When approved with sufficient documentation, for quarantine due to the employee's COVID-19 related illness or symptoms
When approved with sufficient documentation, for quarantine due to the employee's COVID-19 related illness or symptoms;
Leave
Ecpal Usage Positive Test — When approved with sufficient documentation, for quarantine due to the employee's positive test for COVID-19
When approved with sufficient documentation, for quarantine due to the employee's positive test for COVID-19;
Leave
Ecpal Vaccination Documentation — Employees who have received COVID-19 vaccines must provide the Human Resources Department with confirming information to expedite determination of quarantine requirements
employees who have received COVID-19 vaccines must provide the Human Resources Department with confirming information. This information is maintained as protected health information.
Compensation
El Coordinator Stipend — EL Coordinator annual stipend
The positions of "EL Coordinator", "After-School Program Coordinator", "STEM Coordinator" and "Tutoring Program Coordinator" will be added to the stipend "Groups Schedule". Each Coordinator will be paid a stipend of $2,000.
Leave
Emergency Covid Leave Attendance Impact — Use of any ECPAL days renders employee ineligible for any attendance bonus set forth in collective bargaining agreement or Board policy
In the event an employee uses any ECPAL days, he or she shall be ineligible to receive any attendance bonus(es) set forth in his or her applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Board policy.
Leave
Emergency Covid Leave Carryover — ECPAL days cannot be added to sick leave bank or carried over to 2022-2023 school year
ECPAL days cannot be added to an employee's sick leave bank or otherwise carried over to the 2022-2023 school year.
Leave
Emergency Covid Leave Days — Up to five (5) Emergency COVID-19 Paid Administrative Leave Days (ECPAL) available during 2021-2022 school year only
For the duration of the 2021-2022 school year only, as a one-time benefit, all District employees represented by Local 604 shall have the right to use up to five (5) Emergency COVID-19 Paid Administrative Leave Days (ECPAL).
Leave
Emergency Covid Leave Expiration — ECPAL days expire with no compensation owed to any employee at the end of the 2021-2022 school year
ECPAL days shall only be available during the 2021-2022 school year and shall expire with no compensation owed to any employee at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
Leave
Emergency Covid Leave Restrictions — ECPAL days cannot be used for other health or medical issues of the employee or employee's family
ECPAL days cannot be used for any other health or medical issue(s) of the employee or the employee's family.
Leave
Emergency Covid Leave Usage Close Contact — ECPAL days can be used for quarantine due to close contact with confirmed or probable COVID-19 case with sufficient documentation
When approved with sufficient documentation, for quarantine because of the employee's close contact with an individual who has a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19.
Leave
Emergency Covid Leave Usage Illness — ECPAL days can be used for quarantine due to employee's COVID-19 related illness or symptoms with sufficient documentation
When approved with sufficient documentation, for quarantine due to the employee's COVID-19 related illness or symptoms.
Leave
Emergency Covid Leave Usage Positive Test — ECPAL days can be used for quarantine due to employee's positive COVID-19 test with sufficient documentation
When approved with sufficient documentation, for quarantine due to the employee's positive test for COVID-19.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee pays 20% of all health and life insurance costs
Employees who work at least thirty (30) hours per week on a regular ongoing basis are eligible to participate in Board's health and life insurance plan. The Board will pay for medical and life insurance benefits at an 80/20 percent ratio. The Board will pay 80% of all costs and the Employee will pay 20% of all costs.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Annual evaluation; written evaluation given to Superintendent, evaluated in February in final year
Board shall evaluate the Superintendent's performance on an ongoing basis and Board and Superintendent agree that annually they shall mutually discuss and evaluate their working relationship, rapport, and understanding. By July 1 of each year
Other
Extra Curricular Clubs Music — Music (Band/Choir) club stipend
Music (Band/Choir): $2,500.00
Other
Extra Curricular Clubs Robotics — Robotics Club stipend
Robotics Club: $1,000.00
Other
Extra Curricular Sports Head Football — Head Football coaching stipend
Head Football: $1,500.00