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Agreement Duration — Effective first teacher attendance day 2024-2025 school year through 11:59pm day before first teacher attendance day 2027-2028
This Agreement shall be effective midnight the first Teacher attendance day of the 2024-2025 school year and expire at 11:59pm the day before the first Teacher attendance day of the 2027-2028 school year
Compensation
Annual Salary Days — They will be paid for a total of one hundred eighty-one (181) days: one hundred seventy-six (176) days worked plus five (5) holidays
They will be paid for a total of one hundred eighty-one (181) days: one hundred seventy-six (176) days worked plus five (5) holidays. The pay shall be added to their regular salary.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration available at Step 4
grievance may be submitted to final and binding arbitration through a mutually agreed upon arbitrator, which shall act as Administrator
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Step 26, BS degree maximum salary 2024-2025
Step 26 BS $65,384
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $20.51/hour for Step 0-4 (2024-2025, aides hired prior to 2018-2019)
Aides Hired Prior to 2018-2019 School Year Step 0-4 2024-2025 $20.51
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Bargaining Unit Definition — excludes all transportation, maintenance, custodial, and cook/lunchroom employees and secretaries, treasurer, bookkeeper, bus drivers, technology, registered nurses, and all supervisory, managerial, confidential and short-term employees
The Board of Education of District No. 512, Vermilion County, Illinois, hereby recognizes the Salt Fork Education Association, an affiliate of IEA-NEA, as the sole and exclusive bargaining representative for all full-time and regularly employed part-time certificated/licensed staff and all full-time and regularly employed part-time Paraprofessionals employed by the Employer excluding all transportation, maintenance, custodial, and cook/lunchroom employees and secretaries, treasurer, bookkeeper, bus drivers, technology, registered nurses, and all supervisory, managerial, confidential and short-term employees.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Lane change may result in 6% pay increase; if within five years of retirement eligibility, maximum 6% increase with back-pay capped at 6% yearly
Should a lane change cause a Teacher to receive more than a 6% pay increase and should that Teacher, based on years of service, fall within five (5) years of being eligible for retirement, the Teacher shall initially be paid a maximum of a 6% pay increase.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4% increase applied to extracurricular base salaries 2025-2026 to 2026-2027
Base: $40,963 (2025-26), Base: $42,602 (2026-27) reflecting 4% increase
Leave
Bereavement Days — 3 school days for death of grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, or in-laws
Should death occur of a grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, grandparent-in-law, parent-in-law, brother-in-law or sister-in-law, the Employee will be granted a maximum of three (3) school days of leave with full pay and benefits.
Other
Board Meeting Agenda — Section 3.7 addresses agenda of Board Meetings
Agenda of Board Meetings are addressed in the agreement.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — not more than one hundred eighty (180) workdays for Teachers
The school calendar shall consist of not more than one hundred eighty (180) workdays for Teachers, except for shortened and extended contracts.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Group dental and vision insurance available for all employees with tiers: Employee, Employee + spouse, Employee + child(ren), and Family
Group dental and vision insurance will be available for all Employees. These plans will contain four tiers: Employee, Employee + spouse, Employee + child(ren), and Family.
Other
Derogatory Material Notice — Employee shall be notified in writing within five working days of any derogatory material placed in official personnel file
An Employee shall be notified in writing within five (5) working days of any derogatory material placed in an Employee's official personnel file.
Compensation
Dues Deduction — Board shall deduct Association dues from Employee pay; amount certified annually in writing by Association within 10 working days of deduction
The Board shall deduct from each Employee's pay the current dues of the Association, the amount of which shall annually be certified in writing by the Association within ten (10) working days of the deduction.
Other
Early Bird Teaching Compensation Stipend — A flat stipend equal to 1/16th of the Teacher base salary for a semester course
A flat stipend equal to 1/16th of the Teacher base salary for a semester course
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — All Paraprofessionals will be evaluated once every two years
All Paraprofessionals will be evaluated once every two years.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: informal, Principal, Superintendent, Board/Arbitration
Step 1 informal with Principal, Step 2 Superintendent, Step 3 Board, Step 4 Arbitration
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board provides $790 per month for health insurance coverage
For September 1, 2024-December 31, 2024, the Board shall provide seven-hundred-ninety dollars ($790) per month for the Employee's insurance coverage premium.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — eight (8) hours per day
The workday for Teachers and support staff will consist of eight (8) hours. The beginning and ending times for student attendance will be adjusted to fit the needs of the District.
Other
Judicial Appearances — Section 3.8 addresses judicial appearances
Judicial Appearances are addressed in the agreement.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Teachers may advance on salary schedule based on education and years of experience; education credit limited to courses directly related to education
Each Employee shall be placed on the salary schedule reflecting his/her education and years of experience. For purposes of salary schedule advancement, only courses directly related to education, and pre-approved jointly by the Superintendent and SFEA President will be credited.
Other
Lunch Period Length — Each Employee working more than five eighths (5/8) time will receive at least thirty consecutive minutes of paid, duty-free lunch
Each Employee working more than five eighths (5/8) time will receive at least thirty consecutive minutes of paid, duty-free lunch during his/her workday.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — Step 25, MS degree maximum salary 2024-2025
Step 25 MS $73,184
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — Step 0, MS degree minimum salary 2024-2025
Step 0 MS $43,053
Other
Meetings Notices Facilities — Section 3.6 addresses meetings, notices and facilities
Meetings, Notices and Facilities are addressed in the agreement.
Other
No Discrimination — No discrimination on basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, domicile, marital status, age, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or unfavorable discharge from military service
There shall be no discrimination against any Employee, including, but not limited to hiring, training, assignment, promotion, transfer, or discipline of Employees on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, domicile, marital status, age, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or unfavorable discharge from military service.
Other
No Lockout Clause — Board agrees not to lockout any employee
The Board agrees that it will not lock out any Employee during the term of this Agreement
Other
No Strike Clause — Employees agree not to strike or engage in concerted refusal to render services
certified full and part-time Employees represented by the Association agree not to strike or engage in or support any concerted refusal to render full and complete services
Other
Non Temporary Teacher Definition — A non-temporary Teacher is one who is employed for two or more consecutive quarters and has a reasonable expectation of continued employment
A non-temporary Teacher is one who is employed for two or more consecutive quarters and has a reasonable expectation of continued employment.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Support staff longevity bonus: Year 16 and beyond receive $75 plus additional amounts for each additional year
Support Staff Longevity is intended for those support staff personnel hired prior to the 2018-2019 school year who have reached the highest step on the salary schedule. Beginning with the 16th year, in addition to the salary schedule, support staff personnel will receive seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for each additional year they have been employed by Salt Fork.
Other
Paraprofessional Break Length — Each support staff Employee will have a fifteen (15) consecutive minute break in the morning and afternoon
Each support staff Employee will have a fifteen (15) consecutive minute break in the morning and afternoon during his/her workday to be determined by the administration in consultation with the supervising Teacher.
Other
Paraprofessional Definition — Paraprofessionals are licensed and regularly employed full-time and part-time Paraprofessionals employed by Employer, referred to as Teachers
all other represented personnel shall hereinafter be referred to as 'Paraprofessionals.' A non-temporary Teacher is one who is employed for two or more consecutive quarters and has a reasonable expectation of continued employment.
Other
Paraprofessional Lunch Period — Each Employee working more than five eighths (5/8) time will receive at least thirty consecutive minutes of paid, duty-free lunch
Each Employee working more than five eighths (5/8) time will receive at least thirty consecutive minutes of paid, duty-free lunch during his/her workday.
Compensation
Paraprofessional Paid Holidays — five (5) holidays: Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, President's Day
The paid holidays are: Labor Day Thanksgiving President's Day Christmas Day New Year's Day
Other
Parent Student Complaints — Section 3.9 addresses parent and/or student complaints
Parent and/or Student Complaints are addressed in the agreement.
Other
Parent Teacher Conference Hours — Parent-Teacher Conference Days will consist of six and a half (6.5) hours spread over two evenings
The Parent-Teacher Conference Days will consist of six and a half (6.5) hours spread over two evenings. One (1) of the days will be an early dismissal day.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 3 working days of personal leave per school year
All Employees shall be allowed a maximum of three (3) working days of personal leave per school year. Granting of requests must have the approval of the Administrator under whom the Employee is directly responsible and the Superintendent.
Other
Personnel File Review — Employee has right, upon unwritten request, to review contents of official personnel file during normal workday
Each Employee shall have the right, upon unwritten request, to review the contents of his/her official personnel file during the normal workday.
Other
Preparation Period Length — All Teachers employed more than five-eighths (5/8) time shall have a preparation period equal to thirty (30) minutes
All Teachers who are employed in the District more than five-eighths (5/8) time shall have a preparation period during student attendance hours, the length of which shall be equal to thirty (30) minutes.
Other
Representation Right Board Appearance — When Employee required to appear before Board on matter affecting employment or salary, Employee entitled to representative present; must be advised in writing at least 24 hours before meeting
When an Employee is required to appear before the Board concerning any matter that could adversely affect the Employee's employment, or the Employee's salary, the Employee shall be entitled to have a representative present. Further, when an Employee is required to appear before the Board, the Employee shall be advised in writing of the reasons for the requirement at least twenty-four (24) hours before the meeting.
Other
Representation Right Formal Conference — When Employee is required to attend formal conference with Administrator regarding possible disciplinary action, Employee has right to have Association representative present
When an Employee is required to attend a formal conference with an Administrator regarding possible disciplinary action, the Employee shall have the right to have an Association representative present.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board picks up 4.5% IMRF contribution for support staff
In addition to salary schedule, the Board will continue to pick up and pay the retirement contribution on behalf of each support staff of four- and one-half percent (4.5%). This payment will be made to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
Retirement
Retirement System — IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
In addition to salary schedule, the Board will continue to pick up and pay the retirement contribution on behalf of each support staff of four- and one-half percent (4.5%). This payment will be made to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
Rif
Rif Recall Years — No involuntary transfer of same employee for one school year following year of transfer
When an Employee is involuntarily transferred, every attempt will be made to not involuntarily transfer the same Employee for a period of one (1) school year following the year of transfer.
Other
Right To Organize — Employees have right to organize, join and assist the Association
Employees shall have the right to organize, join and assist the Association. Neither the Board nor the Association shall discriminate against any Employee for reason of membership or non-membership in the Association, participation in negotiations with the Board or the institution of any grievance, complaint or proceeding under this Agreement.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — BS, BS+8, BS+16, BS+24, MS, MS+8, MS+16
Degree lanes: BS, BS+8, BS+16, BS+24, MS, MS+8, MS+16
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 27 steps (0-26) in salary schedule
Step rows numbered 0 through 26 in 2025-2026 schedule with TRS
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 13 sick days for 10-19 years of service
At the beginning of each school year, each Employee shall be credited with the corresponding number of days of sick leave as shown in the chart below without loss of pay. Years 10-19: 13 days.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Accumulated personal leave days not used shall convert to sick leave; maximum 5 days total as personal leave
Each unused personal leave day shall accumulate as part of an Employee's personal leave to a total of no more than five (5) days. If, at any time, an Employee's personal leave total shall exceed five (5), the days in excess of five (5) shall be no longer available as personal leave and shall be converted to accumulated sick leave.
Other
Staff Development — Section 3.10 addresses staff development
Staff Development is addressed in the agreement.
Other
Staff Discipline — Section 3.11 addresses staff discipline including just cause, notice to non-tenured teachers, and opportunity to address board
Staff Discipline is addressed in the agreement.
Compensation
Step Increase — Teachers shall be allowed to move vertically one step on the salary schedule each school year
Teachers shall be allowed to move vertically one step on the salary schedule each school year. Teachers shall be allowed to move horizontally on the salary schedule pursuant to Section 10.2 of this Article.
Compensation
Support Staff Overtime Multiplier — Support staff who work beyond a forty (40) hour work week shall be paid one and one-half times her/his hourly rate for all time beyond 40 hours
Support staff who work beyond a forty (40) hour work week shall be paid one and one-half times her/his hourly rate for all time beyond 40 hours.
Other
Support Staff Probation Period — All newly hired support staff will have a 60 workday probationary period
All newly hired support staff will have a 60 workday probationary period. Probationary Employees shall be paid 100% of his/her salary and receive benefits.
Insurance
Vision Coverage — Group vision insurance available for all employees with tiers: Employee, Employee + spouse, Employee + child(ren), and Family
Group dental and vision insurance will be available for all Employees. These plans will contain four tiers: Employee, Employee + spouse, Employee + child(ren), and Family.