Other
Agreement Term — Agreement effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027
The agreement shall be effective July 1, 2022 and shall continue in effect until June 30, 2027.
Other
Agreement Term Years — Four year agreement
This Agreement shall be for four (4) years, effective July 1, 2024, and shall continue in effect until June 30, 2028.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration under American Arbitration Association rules
grievance may be submitted to final and binding arbitration under the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association
Other
Assignment Notice Deadline — Written notice of assignment changes prior to July 1st
Certified employees will be given written notice of any change in their Assignments for the forthcoming School Year prior to July 1st.
Other
Association Board Agenda Matters — Matters brought to Board's attention for consideration by Association placed on agenda of regular Board meeting if submitted in writing to Superintendent by 4:00 p.m. at least 12 days before Board meeting; Association allowed reasonable time to speak to matters
The Administration of the School District will place on the agenda of each regular Board meeting any matters brought to its attention for the Board's consideration by the Association as long as the matters are submitted in writing to the Superintendent's Office by 4:00 p.m. at least twelve (12) days before the Board meeting in question.
Other
Association Board Meeting Notification — Association President and designated representatives given written notice and agenda of regular or special Board meetings at same time notice and agenda distributed to Board members
The President of the Association and designated Association representatives will be given written notice and an agenda of any regular or special meeting of the Board at such time as said notice and agenda is distributed to members of the Board.
Other
Association Building Meeting Rights — Association and representatives have right to use school buildings for Association meetings at reasonable times (before/after school day or during duty-free lunch), provided such times do not affect normal school schedule and Association secures prior approval from Superintendent
Duly-authorized representatives of the Reed-Custer Education Association shall have the right to transact official Association business on school property at reasonable times, provided such times do not affect the normal school schedule or operation thereof. For purposes of this paragraph, reasonable times shall be deemed to mean either before or after the scheduled school day and during the teachers' or employees' duty-free lunch period.
Leave
Association Leave School Year — Board grants Association up to 10 days Association leave per year for representatives to local, state or national conferences or other Association business; no individual employee more than 2 days per year; no more than 2 days consecutive; if 2 additional days needed, Association pays one-half substitute rate; RCEA president approval based on operational needs; employees elected to Region, IEA, or NEA positions allowed leave required for that purpose with Region/IEA/NEA paying substitute costs
During the school year, the Board will grant the Association up to ten (10) days of Association leave per year for the purpose of sending representatives to local, state or national conferences or on other business pertinent to Association affairs; provided, however, that no individual employee shall be allowed any more than two (2) such days per year.
Leave
Association Leave Summer — Board grants Association maximum 10 days Association leave per summer vacation for state and national conferences with maximum 2 employees at same time; Association reimburses District equivalent of one-half substitute pay if substitute needed; summer Association leave for educational support personnel only
During the summer vacation, the Board will grant the Association a maximum of ten (10) days of Association leave per summer vacation for the purposes of sending representatives to state and national conferences with a maximum of two (2) employees at the same period of time.
Other
Association Mailbox Use — Association has right to use teachers' and employees' mailboxes for communications; Association designates individual in each building responsible for distribution and advising Building Principal
The Association shall have the right to use the teachers' and employees' mailboxes in each school building for communications to teachers and employees provided, however, that the Association shall designate an individual in each building who will assume the responsibility for the distribution of such communications.
Leave
Association President Release Time — Board grants Association President release time up to 9 days per school year for performance of office duties; no reimbursement necessary from RCEA to Board
The Board will grant the President of the Association release time of up to 9 days per school year for the performance of the duties of the office. There will be no reimbursement necessary from the RCEA to the Board for these days.
Compensation
Attendance Incentive — Full-time certified employees using zero sick days receive $300 attendance incentive
The board will offer an attendance incentive to all full-time certified employees who do not use more than one (1) sick day in the contract year. Zero (0) Days: three hundred dollars ($300); One (1) Day: two hundred dollars ($200).
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $67,837
BA Step 23: $67837
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Paydays shall be biweekly, on Friday. Direct deposit vouchers will be available online on the payroll date.
Paydays shall be biweekly, on Friday. Direct deposit vouchers will be available online on the payroll date.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 10% increase on 2025-2026 base salary
2026-2027 Base Salary: Negotiated percentage of ten percent (10%) will be applied to each certified employee's 2025-2026 base salary, who aren't participating in VERP.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 5% increase on previous base salary
2027-2028: five percent (5%) increase on previous base salary
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 3% increase on previous base salary
2028-2029: three percent (3%) increase on previous base salary
Leave
Bereavement Days — Three bereavement days per incident for immediate family member death
No employee will be allowed to use more than three (3) bereavement days per incidence for a death of an immediate family member. Immediate family, as defined in the Illinois School Code, shall include parents, step parents, spouse, brothers, sisters, step-siblings, children, grandparents, grandchildren, parents-in-laws, brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-laws, and legal guardians.
Other
Board Minutes Distribution To Association — Copies of Board minutes detailing Board actions in open session posted on District website upon Board approval; electronic copy emailed to Association President at same time; synopsis of Board actions distributed to media also distributed to Association President; no right to minutes of executive or closed sessions
Copies of Board minutes detailing the actions of the Board of Education in open session shall be posted on the District website upon approval by the Board. At the same time as posting the minutes, an electronic copy of the minutes will be emailed to the Association President.
Other
Building Seniority Extending Hours Intent — Intent of School District to fill extending hours by utilizing building seniority whenever feasible and reasonable per School Board judgment
It will be the intent of the School District to fill extending hours by utilizing building seniority whenever feasible and reasonable according to the judgment of the School Board.
Other
Bulletin Board Notices — Board shall make available in each school building, in faculty workroom and other employee notice rooms, bulletin board for Association activities and matters of Association concern
The Board shall make available in each school building, in the faculty workroom and other rooms for employee notices, a bulletin board for official notices of: (i) Association activities; and (ii) matters of Association concern.
Workday
Bus Driver Minimum Hours — No driver will be paid less than 3 hours per day on continual basis
No driver will be paid less than 3 hours per day (exclusive of the extra 30 minutes mentioned previously) if assigned to a normal daily route on a continual basis (not substituting).
Leave
Child Care Leave Max Duration — Child care leave shall be for a period of up to one full semester and any fraction of another semester. In summer months, may be for one full year
Child care leave shall be for a period of up to one full semester and any fraction of another semester. This fractional part of the semester must begin at the beginning of said leave. In the event, however, that the child care leave commences in summer months such leave may be for a period of one full year.
Leave
Child Care Leave Notice Requirement — Certified Staff must submit written request for child care leave at least three months before leave is to begin, unless exceptions are granted by Director
Upon written request submitted to the Director by a Certified Staff, at least three (3) months before the leave is to begin (unless exceptions are granted by the Director), the Board will grant an unpaid child care leave under the following conditions:
Leave
Child Care Leave Return Notification Semester1 — If intending to return for beginning of first semester, written notification to Director by March 1
If a Certified Staff intends to return for the beginning of the first semester of a school year, written notification shall be made by the Certified Staff to the Director by March 1 of the same calendar year.
Leave
Child Care Leave Return Notification Semester2 — If intending to return for beginning of second semester, written notification to Director by October 31
If a Certified Staff intends to return for the beginning of the second semester of a school year, written notification shall be made by the Certified Staff to the Director by October 31 of the same school year.
Other
Classroom Supplies Annual — $400 supplies allowance annually
Each Certified Staff will receive an allowance of $400 for supplies annually.
Compensation
Compensation — Compensation specified in Article III Section I with salary schedules
Educational Support Personnel compensation and fringe benefits found in Article III EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL Section I: COMPENSATION AND FRINGE BENEFITS
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Secretaries work a 210-day work year
Secretaries: Secretaries will have a 210- day work year. Their workday will be 8-1/2 hours in length, inclusive of their one-half hour unpaid duty-free lunch.
Workday
Custodial Extracurricular Events Rotation — Rotational system using two seniority lists for assigning custodian(s) to extracurricular events; first list by highest to lowest seniority; accepted custodian moves to bottom and rotates up; declined custodian moves to bottom and rotates up; newly hired placed at bottom; second list begins with lowest senior custodian; substitute custodians do not change list
A rotational system will be implemented utilizing two (2) seniority lists for assigning custodian(s) to work extracurricular events outside of their normal work schedule. The rotational system is designed to allow all custodians an equal opportunity to work and/or be assigned for extracurricular events.
Leave
Custodial Extracurricular Rotation — Rotational system with two (2) seniority lists for assigning custodians to extracurricular events
A rotational system will be implemented utilizing two (2) seniority lists for assigning custodian(s) to work extracurricular events outside of their normal work schedule.
Workday
Custodian Work Year — 261-work year
Custodians and Assistant Groundskeepers will have a 261-work year and an 8-1/2 hour workday, inclusive of their one-half hour unpaid duty-free lunch.
Workday
Custodian Workday Hours — 8-1/2 hour workday inclusive of one-half hour unpaid duty-free lunch
Custodians and Assistant Groundskeepers will have a 261-work year and an 8-1/2 hour workday, inclusive of their one-half hour unpaid duty-free lunch.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental coverage included
On the behalf of all eligible certified employees, the Board shall contract to purchase health insurance, including coverage for medical, dental, vision and life.
Grievance
Discipline Discharge — Discharge is final step in progressive discipline procedure
Discharge.
Grievance
Discipline First Written Warning — First written warning: written record of conference including deficiencies and signatures of both parties given to employee and copy remains in building
First Written Warning: A written record of the conference, including the deficiencies and signatures of both parties, will be given to the employee and a copy will remain in said employee's building.
Grievance
Discipline Second Written Warning — Second written warning: written warning including deficiencies and signatures of both parties given to employee and copy placed in personnel file
Second Written Warning: A second written warning, including the deficiencies and signatures of both parties, will be given to the employee and a copy will be placed in the said employee's personnel file.
Grievance
Discipline Suspension — Suspension with or without pay preceded by hearing before Superintendent; employee given reasons and evidence; written reasons and evidence provided to employee as soon as reasonable; no suspension without just cause except when with pay for investigatory purposes; suspension without pay subject to grievance procedure; Board and Superintendent determine suspension period length
Suspension With or Without Pay (per Board Policy): Suspension shall be preceded by a hearing before the Superintendent in which the employee shall be given reasons and evidence which supports the suspension and the opportunity to respond. Written reasons and supporting evidence shall be provided to the employee as soon as reasonable.
Other
District Seniority Fill Intent — Intent of School District to fill existing vacancies by utilizing District seniority whenever feasible and reasonable per School Board judgment
It will be the intent of the School District to fill existing vacancies by utilizing District seniority whenever feasible and reasonable according to the judgment of the School Board.
Other
Duty Free Lunch — Each employee entitled to a duty-free lunch of at least 30 consecutive minutes
Each employee shall be entitled to a duty-free lunch which shall be no less than thirty (30) consecutive minutes in length.
Workday
Duty Free Lunch Minutes — Duty-free lunch of no less than thirty (30) consecutive minutes
Each employee shall be entitled to a duty-free lunch which shall be no less than thirty (30) consecutive minutes in length.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employees absorb 50% of insurance cost increases in 2028-2029
2028 - 2029 calendar years: The cost of any insurance increases will be split by the District absorbing fifty (50) percent of the increase and the covered employees absorbing fifty (50) percent of the increase.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — The Board has, in cooperation with the Association, developed a Plan for Evaluation of Certificated School District Employees. The plan shall be consistent with PERA and SB7 and will be communicated to affected staff annually.
The Board has, in cooperation with the Association, developed a Plan for Evaluation of Certificated School District Employees. The plan shall be consistent with PERA and SB7.
Workday
Food Service Workday 3 5hr — 10:15am to 1:45pm
The normal workday for 3 ½ hour positions is 10:15am to 1:45pm. These times could change if building schedules change.
Workday
Food Service Workday 4 5hr — 9:15am to 1:45pm
The normal workday for 4 ½ hour positions is 9:15am to 1:45pm. The normal workday for 3 ½ hour positions is 10:15am to 1:45pm.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: supervisor, superintendent, arbitration
Step 5.1.2.A: employee presents grievance to immediately involved supervisor; Step 5.1.2.B: refer to Superintendent; Step 5.1.2.C: submit to arbitration under Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Annual stipend for electing not to participate in district insurance plan
Any certified employee who is eligible for District benefits will receive a $1,500 annual stipend for electing to not participate in Reed-Custer 255's insurance plan for the entire calendar year. This amount will be paid on the last payroll of the calendar year.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Food Service Assistants 4.5 hour positions work 9:15am to 1:45pm
Food Service Assistants: Food Service Assistants will have a work year in accordance with the school lunch calendar adopted by the Board. The normal workday for 4 ½ hour positions is 9:15am to 1:45pm.
Insurance
Insurance Eligibility — Only educational support personnel scheduled 30+ hours during open enrollment month (November) eligible for health insurance for that year
Insurance Eligibility: Only educational support personnel who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours during the open enrollment period (the month of November) will be considered eligible for health insurance coverage for that year.
Compensation
Involuntary Transfer Compensation — Compensation of twenty ($20) dollars per hour for up to 10 hours for involuntary transfer
When an employee is involuntarily transferred to another location, compensation will be paid at a rate of twenty ($20) dollars per hour for up to 10 hours.
Other
Job Responsibilities Change Discussion — If significant change in job responsibilities occurs, Administration and RCEA discuss ramifications to determine whether new responsibilities warrant advertising vacancy
If, in the opinion of the School Board or the Reed-Custer Education Association, a significant change in job responsibilities occurs, the Administration and Reed-Custer Education Association will discuss the ramifications of the changes to discuss whether the new responsibilities warrant advertising a vacancy.
Other
Jury Duty — Employees required to report for jury duty continue to receive pay; must reimburse Business Office daily jury pay except travel expenses
Any employee required to report for jury duty will continue to receive their pay. Notice of being summoned to jury duty must be forwarded to employee's Building Principal within ten (10) days. Employee must reimburse daily jury pay to Business Office.
Other
Jury Duty Compensation — Employees continue to receive pay during jury duty; must reimburse court-received jury pay to District by check or payroll deduction
In consideration of the continuing compensation provided in this paragraph, the employee must reimburse to the Business Office their daily jury pay, except travel expenses, as provided by the appropriate court system.
Other
Jury Duty Pay Continuation — Certified employee continues to receive pay while on jury duty; must reimburse daily jury pay except travel expenses
Any certified employee required to report for jury duty will continue to receive their pay. The certified employee shall present proof of service on jury duty and the amount of pay received to the Business Office.
Grievance
Just Cause Discipline Procedures — Board will not discipline or discharge non-probationary/tenured employee without just cause; progressive discipline procedure used; Superintendent determines sequence and necessity of steps depending on circumstances; Building Principal or supervisor holds conference to advise employee of work deficiencies; employee has union representation at all discipline and discharge meetings
The Board of Education will not discipline or discharge any non-probationary/tenured employee without just cause and will use a progressive discipline procedure. This will not prevent the Board from taking immediate action for unusual or severe circumstances.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Graduate coursework stipends allowed for educational advancement
Graduate coursework stipends shall be paid based upon the terms found in Article VII Compensation & Supplemental Pay - Section I: Salary - Certified Employees (7.1.3 Graduate Coursework Stipend for Certified Employees).
Other
Lead Custodian Summer Pay — Lead custodian paid in September for work performed during summer
The lead custodian will be paid $1,000 in September for work performed during summer. The remaining $500 will be paid the last paycheck in June.
Leave
Leave Of Absence Allowed — Leave of absence without pay for health, professional study or family care responsibilities may be granted to tenured Certified Staff for period of one year or less upon recommendation of Director
Leave of absence without pay for health, professional study or family care responsibilities may be granted to a tenured Certified Staff by the Board for a period of one (1) year or less upon recommendation of the Director.
Leave
Leave Of Absence Notice — Employee must notify Superintendent in writing of desire for unpaid leave at least 90 days prior
An employee desiring a leave of absence shall notify the Superintendent in writing of their desire to take such leave at least ninety (90) days prior to the date on which the leave is requested to begin.
Leave
Leave Of Absence Notice Requirement — Certified Staff desiring leave of absence must notify Director in writing at least sixty days prior to leave date; Director may waive in emergencies
A Certified Staff desiring a leave of absence shall notify the Director, in writing, of his/her desire to take such leave at least sixty (60) days prior to the date on which the leave is requested to begin; provided, however, that the Director may, in the exercise of his/her discretion, waive the sixty (60) day notice requirement in instances of emergency.