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Academic Freedom — Employees have academic freedom to present instructional materials pertinent to subject and level taught within course content and planned instructional program
employees shall have academic freedom in the District. Academic freedom means that employees are free to present instructional materials which are pertinent to the subject and level taught, within the course content and planned instructional program.
Other
Agreement Effective Date — Agreement signed July 24, 2025
This Agreement is signed this 24th day of July 2025.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available through Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
The Board and the Union will mutually request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service who shall act as the administrative agent in the proceedings. All fees and expenses of the arbitrator will be borne equally by both parties.
Other
Association Leave Aggregate — Association authorized up to ten (10) aggregate days of Association leave, with Association paying substitute salary for days used more than one
The Board authorizes the Association up to ten (10) aggregate days of Association leave, provided the Association pays the substitute employee salary for any aggregate days used more than one (1).
Leave
Association Leave Days Annual — 16 substitute days for Association leave per school year
In the event the Association desires to send representatives to local, state, or national conferences or to conduct other business pertinent to Association affairs, or determined by the Association to be beneficial to the educational program, welfare or professionalism of teachers, these representatives shall be excused without loss of salary, not to exceed at total of sixteen (16) substitute days.
Leave
Association Leave Max Accumulation — Maximum 25 days accumulated Association leave
In the event that any days are unused at the end of the school year, they will be carried over and added to the days available for the next school year. Such accumulation shall not exceed twenty-five (25) days.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $98,884 at step CC, lane B (maximum BA salary without retirement)
2024-25 Salary Schedule Without Retirement Dollars, step CC, lane B shows $99,884
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $56,164 at step A, lane B (minimum BA salary)
2024-25 Salary Schedule Without Retirement Dollars, step A, lane B shows $56,164
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 2022-23: Custodian $16.10/hr, Maintenance $19.71/hr
Custodian Starting Salary 2022-23 $16.10. Maintenance Starting Salary 2022-23 $19.71
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2023-24: Custodian $16.35/hr, Maintenance $19.96/hr
Custodian 2023-24 $16.35. Maintenance 2023-24 $19.96
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 2024-25: Custodian $16.60/hr, Maintenance $20.21/hr
Custodian 2024-25 $16.60. Maintenance 2024-25 $20.21
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr4 — 2025-26: Custodian $19.50/hr, Maintenance $23.00/hr
Custodian 2025-26 $19.50. Maintenance 2025-26 $23.00
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 3 additional days per death bereavement at full pay
Each employee shall be granted up to three (3) additional sick leave days per death bereavement at full pay, not to be deducted from sick leave.
Other
Board Meeting Notice — REA president given written notice of Board meetings at least 24 hours before meeting
The president of the Association or his/her designee shall be given written notice of all meetings of the Board. A copy of the agenda or statement of purpose of and informative materials of a public nature prepared for such meeting shall be available at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled time of such meeting or at the same time the information is available to other individuals.
Other
Board Minutes Distribution — Association will prepare and distribute copies of brief Board minutes as soon as prepared
The Association will prepare and distribute copies of a brief of all Board minutes as soon as they have been prepared.
Other
Cafeteria Child Nutrition Course Pay — Employees completing at least one semester college level course related to Child Nutrition Program receive additional 10 cents per hour
Employees who have completed at least one semester college level course related to the Child Nutrition Program will receive an additional 10 cents per hour. This course must be approved by administration and the employee must receive a minimum grade of a "C".
Other
Cafeteria Sanitation Certificate Pay — Employees with Illinois Department of Public Health Sanitation Manager's Certificate receive additional 5 cents per hour
Employees who have the Illinois Department of Public Health Sanitation Manager's Certificate will receive an additional 5 cents per hour. The District will pay for the cost of the training for the Sanitation Manager's Certificate for the Cafe Manager and one other employee from each building.
Other
Cafeteria Shoe Allowance — All cafeteria employees allowed up to $100 shoe allowance per fiscal year (July 1-June 30) for specialized footwear
All cafeteria employees will be allowed up to a $100 shoe allowance per fiscal year (July 1-June 30) for specialized footwear required to perform their duties.
Other
Calendar Input — Association has input and provides ideas in preparation of calendar prior to Superintendent's meeting with other area administrators
The Association shall have input and provide ideas in preparation of the calendar prior to the Superintendent's meeting with other area administrators when making up the cooperative calendar.
Compensation
Cdl Permit Paid By Employer — The Employer shall pay for each employee's commercial driver's license (CDL) and bus permit
The Employer shall pay for each employee's commercial driver's license (CDL) and bus permit. Reimbursement is required for the license and bus permit for employees who resigns prior to the end of his/her first year of employment.
Other
Check Off Authorization — Union dues and fees deducted from wages; irrevocable for one year or until termination of agreement, whichever is sooner
This authorization shall be irrevocable for a period of one year, or until termination of the collective bargaining agreement in existence between my Employer and the Union, whichever occurs sooner; and I agree and direct that this authorization shall be automatically renewed.
Workday
Class Assignment Overload Hs — 17% additional compensation for additional teaching assignment at high school on seven-period schedule
If a teacher at the high school shall accept an additional teaching assignment for ten (10) or more consecutive working days, and the high school is operating on a seven-period schedule, he/she shall receive additional compensation at the rate of seventeen percent (17%) of that individual's salary (exclusive of extra-duty pay) for each additional teaching period.
Workday
Class Assignment Overload Jh — 15% additional compensation for additional teaching assignment at junior high
If a teacher at the junior high school shall accept an additional teaching assignment for ten (10) or more consecutive working days, he/she shall receive additional compensation at the rate of fifteen percent (15%) of that individual's salary (exclusive of extra-duty pay) for each additional teaching period.
Workday
Class Combined Supervision Pay — $120.00 per day for additional student caseload
If it is necessary to cover an absence by absorbing the students and combining classes, the teacher assigned this duty will be paid $120.00 per day for the additional student caseload for that day, at increments of 6 hours for a day.
Other
Class Size Fifth — Class size should not exceed 25 for fifth grade
Class size should not exceed: Fifth 25
Other
Class Size First — Class size should not exceed 20 for first grade
Class size should not exceed: First 20
Other
Class Size Fourth — Class size should not exceed 25 for fourth grade
Class size should not exceed: Fourth 25
Other
Class Size Kindergarten — Class size should not exceed 20 for kindergarten
Class size should not exceed: Kindergarten 20
Other
Class Size Second — Class size should not exceed 20 for second grade
Class size should not exceed: Second 20
Other
Class Size Secondary — Secondary classes should not exceed thirty (30) pupils except in team-teaching situations
Secondary classes should not exceed thirty (30) pupils except in team-teaching situations. The number of available work stations shall determine the number of pupils per class.
Other
Class Size Third — Class size should not exceed 25 for third grade
Class size should not exceed: Third 25
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — A day for purposes of pay computations is defined as the number of hours in an employee's regular time work day. Regular time work day for holiday and leave pay purposes is interpreted to mean routes assigned to be driven on a daily basis as defined by daily work.
A day for purposes of pay computations, whether for leaves, holidays, or other fringe benefits shall be defined as the number of hours in an employee's regular time work day. Regular time work day for the holiday and leave pay purposes is interpreted to mean routes assigned to be driven on a daily basis as defined by daily work, Article 4, section J provided they are done on a consistent basis for the semester.
Other
Curriculum Committee — Joint committee consisting of the Association Curriculum Committee, the superintendent and any administrators chosen by him/her
A joint committee on curriculum has been established. This committee will consist of the Association Curriculum Committee, the superintendent and any administrators chosen by him/her. This joint committee will study the existing curriculum and make recommendations to the Board for change.
Other
Daily Work Board Management — The employer shall maintain an itemized board with driving assignments other than trips, on a daily basis. It is the driver's responsibility to check the board daily and sign for unfilled positions by day's end prior to the day of a vacancy
The employer shall maintain an itemized board with driving assignments other than trips, on a daily basis. In the event there are vacancies due to a driver's absence for personal reasons or conflict with other driving responsibilities, those vacancies will be filled by other union drivers through the regular bidding procedure.
Other
Deduction Authorizations — Business office deducts from salary for professional dues, annuities, credit union, hospitalization, life insurance, and other jointly negotiated plans upon written authorization
Upon appropriate written authorization from the teacher, the business office shall deduct from the salary of any teacher and make appropriate remittance for professional dues, annuities, credit union, hospitalization, life insurance, or any other plans or programs jointly negotiated by the Association and the Board.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — $25,000 Term Life and $25,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy
The Employer will pay a $25,000 Term Life and $25,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy for each employee who does not participate in the medical insurance program.
Other
Distance Learning Committee — Joint committee with three (3) representatives selected by the Association and three (3) representatives selected by the Board and/or administration
Both parties agree to establish a joint committee (as indicated in Section D above) to study and make recommendations on issues related to distance learning / on-line learning and credit recovery. The Committee shall consist of three representatives selected by the Association and three representatives selected by the Board and/or administration.
Other
Dress Code Shorts Allowed — Custodians will be allowed to wear appropriate length shorts on any work days when students are not in attendance as long as safety is not a factor in doing so.
Custodians will be allowed to wear appropriate length shorts on any work days when students are not in attendance as long as safety is not a factor in doing so.
Workday
Early Bird Classes Voluntary — Early bird classes taught on voluntary basis only
Early bird classes will be taught on a voluntary basis only. Any teacher who teaches an Early Bird Class shall have his/her teaching day end earlier than the listed scheduled time by the number of minutes of the Early Bird Class.
Workday
Elementary Early Dismissal — On last day of first and second semesters, elementary students dismissed early to allow teachers time for grades, assessments and report cards
On the last day of the first and second semesters each year, elementary students shall be dismissed early to allow elementary teachers release time to work on grades, assessments and report cards, provided however, the time of early release shall permit the District to recover full State Aid for the day.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Non-probationary employees evaluated at least once every two years
The Director of Building and Grounds will complete an evaluation at least once every two years for each non-probationary employee, using the form applicable to the job classification.
Evaluation
Evaluation Plan — Evaluation shall be in accordance with District's Evaluation Plan for certified teachers
Evaluation shall be in accordance with the District's Evaluation Plan for certified teachers. Newly-hired employees will be trained on the evaluation plan, forms, and procedures by the Principal or other administrator within thirty (30) calendar days after the employee's first day.
Other
Facilities Use — Association and representatives have privilege to use school buildings for official Association business at reasonable times without interfering with normal school operations
The Association and its representatives shall have the privilege to use school buildings to transact official Association business on school property at reasonable times, provided that such business does not interfere with or interrupt normal school operations.
Other
Faculty Comment Time — Faculty member designated by REA can make statements or comments to Board at end of open session portion of regular monthly business meeting
The agenda for each regular monthly business [meeting] of the Board of Education will include an item at the end of each open session portion of the meeting, to allow a faculty member, designated by the REA, to make statements or comments to the members of the Board with respect to discussions or business conducted by the Board during the regular meeting.
Other
Fair Share Contingency — If Fair Share is ruled constitutional, Article X will revert to the language in the 2017-2020 REA Collective Bargaining Agreement
In the event Fair Share is ruled constitutional, the Article X – Fair Share will revert back to the language in the 2017-2020 REA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Workday
First Year Secondary Prep Periods — Maximum 3 preparation periods per semester for first-year secondary teachers
First-year teachers with no teaching experience employed at the secondary level shall not be assigned more than three (3) preparations per semester.
Workday
Friday Early Dismissal Allowed — Teachers may leave school upon completion of Pupil School Day on Fridays and day before holidays
Teachers may leave school upon completion of the Pupil School Day (as set forth in Section A above) on Fridays and the day before holidays.
Leave
Grievance Representation — Teacher has right to union representation at disciplinary meetings
When any teacher is required to appear before the administration concerning any matter which could result in formal discipline or adversely affect the continuation of that teacher in his/her office, position of employment, his/her salary, or any increments pertaining thereto, the teacher shall have the right to union representation at such meeting or interview upon the teacher's request.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step One: Director of Transportation; Step Two: Chief School Business Official; Step Three: Final and binding arbitration
Step One: The employee or employees, through the Union, may present the grievance in writing to the Director of Transportation who will schedule a meeting to take place within five (5) days after receipt of the grievance.
Grievance
Grievance Time Limit Days — Written grievance must be presented within fifty (50) days of the alleged occurrence
If the written grievance is not presented within fifty (50) days of the alleged occurrence, it shall be automatically deemed waived, null and void.
Other
Half Time Seniority Credit — Half-time employee credited one half year of seniority for every year worked
A half-time employee shall be credited one half year of seniority for every year worked. A half-time employee moving to full-time shall carry his/her accrued seniority to the new seniority list.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Employer portion: $10,692 for family medical coverage 2025-26
The Employer's portion of the premium paid towards health insurance shall for the 2025-26 school year shall be $10,122 for single employee medical coverage and $10,692 for family medical coverage.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Employer portion: $10,122 for single employee medical coverage 2025-26
The Employer's portion of the premium paid towards health insurance shall for the 2025-26 school year shall be $10,122 for single employee medical coverage and $10,692 for family medical coverage.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — $119.00 per month in salary plus Board-paid TRS contribution for non-participating teachers
For any teacher who does not participate in the District's health insurance plan, the Board of Education shall contribute $119.00 per month in salary (plus Board-paid TRS contribution, as this contribution represents TRS creditable earnings for all employees in the bargaining unit) for each year of this Agreement.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Not specified in these pages
Insurance
Insurance — Monthly Insurance in Article 13 will be in addition to salary
Monthly Insurance in Article 13 will be in addition to the salary.
Workday
Internal Substitution 30min Rate — $15.75 per 30 minute block (1/2 of current hourly rate)
per 30 minute block $15.75 (1/2 of current hourly rate)
Workday
Internal Substitution 40min Rate — $21.00 per 40 minute block (2/3 of current hourly rate)
per 40 minute block $21.00 (2/3 of current hourly rate)
Workday
Internal Substitution 50min Rate — $26.25 per 50 minute block (5/6 of current hourly rate)
Per 50 minute block $26.25 (5/6 of current hourly rate)
Workday
Internal Substitution 60min Rate — $31.50 per 60 minute block
Per 60 minute block $31.50