Other
Agreement Effective Date — August 1, 2025
The provisions of this Agreement shall be effective as of August 1, 2025 and shall continue and remain in full force and effect to and including July 31, 2031.
Other
Agreement Expiration Date — July 31, 2031
The provisions of this Agreement shall be effective as of August 1, 2025 and shall continue and remain in full force and effect to and including July 31, 2031.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — American Arbitration Association in Chicago; costs borne equally by Board and Association; arbitrator's decision final and binding
If Association not satisfied with disposition at step no. 3, Association may submit grievance to American Arbitration Association in Chicago within thirty (30) days. Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of American Arbitration Association shall apply. Mutually incurred costs borne equally by Board and Association. Arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.
Other
Association Bulletin Boards — Association provided with bulletin board space in each school for official announcements
The Association shall be provided with bulletin board space in each school. Only authorized representatives of the Association will use bulletin boards for Association announcements, and all material posted will relate only to Association's official business
Other
Association Rights Communication — Association has right to use inter-school mail and teacher mailboxes except for inflammatory communications against Board
The Association shall have the right to use the inter-school mail services of the District and teacher mailboxes for communications to teachers, except for communications of inflammatory nature against the Board
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 3% increase on 2024-2025 base salary following the adjustment
Additionally, all teachers shall receive a 3% increase on their 2024-2025 base salary following the adjustment. Teachers beginning their second (2nd) year of service through ninth (9th) years of service shall receive $1,000 increase to their base salary.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — CPI-U percentage increase, minimum 2.75%, maximum 4.5%
For the remaining years of the Agreement, Teachers shall receive a percentage raise on their base salary equal to the CPI-U as published in the December of the previous year. However, in any given year, teachers' raises shall not be less than 2.75% and not more than 4.5%.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — CPI-U percentage increase, minimum 2.75%, maximum 4.5%
For the remaining years of the Agreement, Teachers shall receive a percentage raise on their base salary equal to the CPI-U as published in the December of the previous year. However, in any given year, teachers' raises shall not be less than 2.75% and not more than 4.5%.
Leave
Bereavement Days — two (2) days of bereavement leave per death at the beginning of each school year
Each teacher shall be granted two (2) days of bereavement leave per death at the beginning of each school year. Accumulated personal days and/or sick days may be used for additional absences beyond the two allotted bereavement days.
Other
Board Meeting Notice — Association President receives notice of all Board meetings with agenda or statement of purpose
The President(s) of the Association shall receive a digital or print notice of all meetings of the District 48 Board of Education, including Board retreats, Board workshops, and Board committee meetings. The agenda or statement of purpose accompanies notices sent to Board members
Other
Board Packet Access — Association President receives Board packet at same time as Board members
The President(s) of the Association shall receive digital or print access to the Board packet from the District 48 Board at the same time they are sent to the Board members
Other
Consultative Decision Making — Decisions on instruction methods, teacher duties, responsibilities, and assignments subject to consultative decision-making
Consultative decision-making is the process of informing and influencing decisions with data, opinions, and advice. The Board and Association agree decisions concerning means and methods of instruction, duties, responsibilities, and assignments of teachers are subject to consultative decision-making
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Length of school day handled through consultative decision making between Board and Association
Length of School Day shall be handled through consultative decision making. The consultative decision-making process may be used for additional educational issues and/or concerns other than those listed above if mutually agreed to by the Board and the Association.
Other
Contract Duration Years — August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2031
The provisions of this Agreement shall be effective as of August 1, 2025 and shall continue and remain in full force and effect to and including July 31, 2031, and thereafter for successive periods of one year.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board pays 100% of the rate charged for single person in approved Dental Care Program
Dental Insurance: The cost of the rate charged for a single person in an approved Dental Care Program will be paid by the Board.
Other
Discipline Steps Required — Three procedural steps before discipline
Conference with administrator, review of personnel file, written explanation required.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Formal evaluation process between September 15 and March 15 each year; final conference by March 15
Staff members will receive orientation in evaluation plan by September 15. The formal evaluation process will take place between September 15 and March 15 for all teachers. The final evaluation conference will be held by March 15 for all teachers.
Evaluation
Evaluation Steps — Four performance rating levels
Performance ratings: EXCELLENT, PROFICIENT, NEEDS IMPROVEMENT, UNSATISFACTORY
Evaluation
Evaluation System — Salt Creek School District 48 Evaluation Plan outlined in Article VII.G
Article VII.G addresses the Salt Creek School District 48 Evaluation Plan
Other
Extra Duty Restriction — Teacher restricted to three paid extra-curricular activities per year
A teacher shall be restricted to three paid extra-curricular activities per year. However, this limitation shall be waived if, after staff solicitation, no one other than a teacher indicates an interest in fulfilling an assignment.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: Step 1 - immediate supervisor within 30 days; Step 2 - Superintendent within 6 days; Step 3 - Board hearing
If sincere attempt to resolve grievance informally has been unsuccessful, grievant must present grievance in writing to immediate supervisor within thirty (30) days. If not resolved at step no. 1, grievant shall refer to Superintendent within six (6) days. If not resolved at step no. 2, grievance shall be heard by the Board on or before the evening of subsequent regularly scheduled Board meeting.
Insurance
Health Coverage — Insurance provisions including health, dental, vision, retirement contribution, and tuition reimbursement outlined
Article XI addresses insurance benefits including health insurance, payroll deductions, reimbursements, teacher retirement contribution, Teacher Health Insurance Security Fund, retirement, retiree unused sick leave, and tuition reimbursement
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board pays 75% of family coverage premium; employee pays 25%
The Board shall pay 75% per month toward the cost of the premium for a single person, spouse, and child(ren) (full family) and the employee shall pay 25% of such cost.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays 90% of dependent coverage premium; employee pays 10%
Dependent Coverage: The Board shall pay 90% per month toward the cost of the premium for a single person and child(ren) and the employee shall pay 10% of such cost.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Board will pay Installation/Enrollment fee and annual costs; monthly administrative costs paid by teacher
The Board will pay the Installation/Enrollment fee and will annually pay any costs necessary to conform to I.R.S. rules and regulations. The monthly administrative costs, if any, will be paid by the teacher.
Other
Involuntary Transfer Steps Required — Three steps required for involuntary transfer
Conference with administrator, review of personnel file, written explanation required. Refusal to participate indicates acceptance of transfer.
Workday
Job Sharing Allowed — Job sharing permitted with superintendent and board approval
Job sharing shall be defined as two teachers sharing the responsibility of a single teaching position. Approval of a job share proposal shall be at the discretion of the Superintendent and the Board of Education.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Salary increments for professional preparation and educational advancement permitted
Article IX.E and IX.F address Salary Increments for Professional Preparation and Salary Increments for Professional Experience. Article IX.G addresses Compensation for Educational Advancement
Other
Mentoring Stipend — Teachers serving as mentors receive $1,000 annual stipend for minimum 30 hours mentoring support
Teachers who serve as mentors shall receive a $1,000 stipend annually for a minimum of 30 hours of mentoring support. The stipend shall be paid in one lump sum on the first pay period in May.
Other
Negotiation Deadline — If impasse not resolved within 60 calendar days of negotiation start, mediation may be requested
If agreement is not reached on all items within sixty (60) calendar days after negotiations have begun, either party may declare an impasse exists and call for a mediator
Other
Negotiation Procedures — Joint negotiating committee with equal representation; minimum 48 hours notice required
Designated representatives constitute a joint negotiating committee with equal representation. Others may attend with minimum forty-eight (48) hours notice to the other group prior to meeting
Other
No Strike Clause — No strike or withholding of services permitted during term of agreement
During the term of this Agreement and any mutually agreed extension thereof, no teacher covered by this Agreement, nor the Association, nor any person acting on behalf of the Association shall engage in, authorize, or instigate a strike, or withhold their services
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Teachers receive one-time increase of $2,500.00 upon obtaining a master's degree
In addition, teachers will receive a one-time increase of $2,500.00 upon obtaining a master's degree.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — three (3) personal leave days each year
Teachers shall be granted three (3) personal leave days each year which shall be used for the purpose of conducting business which cannot be accomplished on time other than during the school day.
Grievance
Personnel File Review Rights — Right to respond to materials in personnel file within 30 days
Each teacher shall have thirty (30) days in which to make a written response to any such material.
Evaluation
Post Observation Conference Days — Post-observation conference within 10 school days
The post-observation conference should be held within ten (10) school days after the classroom observation, preferably the same or next day.
Other
Recognition Bargaining Agent — Salt Creek School District No. 48 Education Association recognized as sole negotiation agent for certificated employees
The Board of Education of Salt Creek School District No. 48, DuPage County, recognizes the Salt Creek School District No. 48 Education Association as the sole negotiation agent for the certificated employees
Evaluation
Remediation Mid Final Evaluation — Final evaluation issued within 10 school days after remediation conclusion
The evaluation shall be issued within 10 school days after the conclusion of the remediation period.
Evaluation
Remediation Period Days — 90 school days for remediation plan
The remediation plan shall provide for 90 school days of remediation within the classroom.
Other
Renewal Notice Deadline — March 1 of the year in which Agreement is to terminate
Either party shall, on or before March 1 of the year in which this Agreement is to terminate or prior to March 1 of any subsequent year, serve written notice on the other party of a desire to terminate, modify, change, or amend this Agreement.
Compensation
Retirement Bonus — Retiring employee receives 5.5% increase over prior year's compensation for up to 4 years
Any employee who has reached full retirement eligibility under TRS rules and gives an irrevocable written notice of retirement on or before February 1 shall have his or her creditable earnings adjusted for the following school year or years, as applicable, to receive a 5.5% increase.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — 9.0 percent (1.098901) of creditable earnings paid by Board to TRS
Nine (9.0) percent (1.098901) of each teacher's creditable earnings, or such lesser amounts as may be established by law or regulation from time to time, shall be paid and tax sheltered by the Board and paid directly to the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System.
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Nine (9.0) percent of each teacher's creditable earnings shall be paid and tax sheltered by the Board and paid directly to the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Two year recall period for RIF positions
Seniority shall be terminated upon resignation by the teacher or termination of his/her services (provided seniority is not to be extinguished during the recall period arising following a reduction-in-force).
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — BA, Master's Degree, and beyond tracks referenced
In order to be eligible for a salary at the master's degree level, the following regulations will apply: Teachers beginning in School District No. 48 with a Master's Degree must have the degree in the area of teaching related to the position they are seeking in order to fall on the Master's track.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Multi-step salary schedule with incremental increases
Article IX addresses Six-Year Agreement on Salary Increases, payroll procedures, payroll deductions, salary credits for prior growth and experience, increments for professional preparation and experience, and compensation for educational advancement
Other
Severability Clause — Illegal provisions automatically deleted; remaining provisions remain in full force and effect
Should any Article, Section or Clause of this Agreement be declared illegal by a court of competent jurisdiction or by legal enactment, said Article, Section or Clause shall be automatically deleted from this Agreement to the extent that it violated the law.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — up to ten (10) school days of paid parental leave for bonding
A teacher who has completed four consecutive years of service to the District who is a parent, or planning an adoption, of a child and who (i) is eligible for FMLA leave for bonding time with his or her child as provided in the Family Medical Leave Act, (ii) is not eligible to utilize sick days as provided in the School Code for the birth or adoption of the child, and (iii) has not used all of his or her
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Cumulative sick leave balance
Materials related to evaluation, discipline, re-employment, demotion, promotion, assignment, or transfer shall be placed in the teacher's personnel file only after a copy of said material has been presented to the teacher.
Compensation
Step Increase — $1,000 increase for years 2-9 of service; $1,500 for year 10+
Teachers beginning their second (2nd) year of service through ninth (9th) years of service shall receive $1,000 increase to their base salary. Teachers who have entered their tenth (10th) year of service or beyond shall receive a $1,500 increase to their base salary.
Other
Tuition Reimbursement Cap Per Hour — Tuition reimbursement limited to actual cost but not to exceed $500.00 per semester hour
Tuition reimbursement shall be limited to actual cost of tuition, but not to exceed $500.00 per semester hour (or the equivalent in quarter hours).
Other
Tuition Reimbursement Pool — Annual tuition reimbursement pool limited to $18,000.00 per year commencing 2025-2026
Commencing with the 2025-2026 school year, the Board's obligation hereunder shall be limited to a pool of $18,000.00 per year.
Other
Vacancy Posting Days — Vacancies posted for 5 days
The Administration shall notify teachers of all vacancies (regular, extra-duty, and summer school) occurring in the teaching staff of the School District by posting a notice of vacancies for five (5) days on the teachers' bulletin boards.
Insurance
Vision Coverage — Board pays 100% of single vision coverage; 50% of difference for dependent coverage
The cost of the rate charged for a single person in the approved vision care program will be paid by the Board. For dependent coverage, the Board will pay 50% of the difference between single and dependent vision care.
Other
Voluntary Transfer Request Deadline — March 1 deadline for transfer requests
Requests for transfer for the coming school year shall be made in writing by the teacher on or before March 1.