Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — $34,726 for 2021-22 school year
The base salary will be $34,726 for the 2021-22 school year, $35,768 for the 2022-23 school year, $36,841 for the 2023-24 school year and $37,946 for the 2024-25 school year.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — $35,768 for 2022-23 school year
The base salary will be $34,726 for the 2021-22 school year, $35,768 for the 2022-23 school year, $36,841 for the 2023-24 school year and $37,946 for the 2024-25 school year.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — $36,841 for 2023-24 school year
The base salary will be $34,726 for the 2021-22 school year, $35,768 for the 2022-23 school year, $36,841 for the 2023-24 school year and $37,946 for the 2024-25 school year.
Leave
Bereavement Days — 3 days paid bereavement leave per loss
Teachers will be granted three days of paid bereavement leave per loss for the death of a spouse, child, sibling, parent, or grandparent.
Other
Classroom Materials Reimbursement — up to $300 reimbursement for classroom materials
Teachers will receive up to $300 in reimbursement for money spent on classroom materials. Receipts are required for reimbursement.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Teacher input included in drafting and revising evaluation documents
The process of drafting and revising teacher evaluation documents will include input from the teachers of Rutland Grade School.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board contributes 85% of single premium per teacher
The board will contribute 85% of the single premium per teacher who chooses to participate in the health insurance plan approved by the board for the term of this agreement. The School Board of Rutland CCSD 230 may pay more than 85%.
Other
Longevity Bonus — $1000 annual longevity bonus for frozen teachers
A longevity bonus of an additional $1000 will be paid the each year any teacher is frozen in a position on the salary schedule where they will not be rewarded with a raise when they move down the schedule because of an added year of experience.
Other
Mentoring Stipend — $500 stipend for novice teacher mentors
A stipend of $500 will be paid to teachers who participate as mentors of novice teachers at Rutland Grade School in an Illinois State Board of Education approved mentoring program.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — $150.00 per credit hour for approved college coursework
Teachers will be reimbursed $150.00 per credit hour approved college credit hours not to exceed $1200.00 per year. All classes must be pre-approved by the superintendent. The grade for any class work must be a C or better.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — up to 3 days per year for personal business
Certified employees will be granted up to 3 days per year for personal business. Personal days may accumulate up to six days as personal days. Days beyond six will become sick days.
Retirement
Retirement Incentive Program — Minimum 10 years of service required for retirement incentive program participation
The teacher must have at least ten (10) years of service to the district. The teacher must apply for participation in the retirement incentive program by March 1 of the school year that they plan on retiring.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — 9.4% contribution to Illinois Downstate Teachers' Retirement System
The board will continue to pay the employee's 9.4% contribution to the Illinois Downstate Teachers' Retirement System as well as the employee's .88% THIS contribution on behalf of certified employees. The Board will pay 50% of any increase in the employee's TRS or THIS contribution.
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Downstate Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
The board will continue to pay the employee's 9.4% contribution to the Illinois Downstate Teachers' Retirement System as well as the employee's .88% THIS contribution on behalf of certified employees.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 12 sick days per year for full time certified employees
Full time certified employees will be granted 12 sick days per year, which may accumulate to a total of 340 days. Teachers at steps 22 through 25 will receive five additional sick days for a total of 17 per year.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — 340 days maximum accumulation
Full time certified employees will be granted 12 sick days per year, which may accumulate to a total of 340 days.
Compensation
Step Increase — Step and lane advancement shown in Appendix B salary schedule multipliers
Teachers at steps 26 and beyond will receive another five sick days per year for a total of 22 per year.