Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available at Step 4
Step 4: If the grievance is not resolved satisfactorily at Step 3, there shall be available a fourth step of impartial, binding arbitration.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Group J maximum: $23.73/hour (2023-2024)
Paraprofessionals/Custodians/Secretaries Group J 2023-2024: $23.73
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Group A minimum: $14.69/hour (2023-2024)
Paraprofessionals/Custodians/Secretaries Group A 2023-2024: $14.69
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Bus driver increase from 2023-2024 to 2024-2025 ranges from 7.1% to 7.6%
BUS Group A: $20.50 (2023-2024) to $21.97 (2024-2025); BUS Group H: $34.63 to $36.36
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Increase from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026 ranges from approximately 4.0% to 4.1%
Group A: $15.74 (2024-2025) to $16.37 (2025-2026); Group J: $24.92 to $25.92
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Increase from 2025-2026 to 2026-2027 ranges from approximately 4.0% to 4.1%
Group A: $16.37 (2025-2026) to $17.02 (2026-2027); Group J: $25.92 to $26.95
Leave
Bereavement Days — Bereavement pay referenced for holiday payments when member or immediate family off due to medical leave
If a member or immediate family is off due to medical leave prescribed by a doctor, or an unscheduled illness should occur and the member provides a doctor's note, the member will be paid for any holiday
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Full-time bus driver minimum 32.5 hours per week in scheduled position
A bus driver, who works a minimum of 32.5 hours per week, in a scheduled position, per the adopted school calendar shall be considered a full-time driver.
Workday
Custodian Secretary Vacancy Fill — Once school year starts, position filled with substitute until Board permanently fills; substitute assigned by district
When a vacancy occurs for custodians, secretaries or para-professionals once the school year has started, the position shall be filled with a substitute assigned by the district until the Board of Education has permanently filled the position.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental insurance included in Actual Amount; costs in excess are employee responsibility
It is the intent of the Board of Education, subject to the terms described below, to provide each covered eligible employee with medical, dental and vision insurance for each year of this agreement based on the cost of participation in the PPO 500 health plan, plus the combined cost of participation in the single dental and vision insurance.
Other
Discipline Progressive — Progressive discipline: informal conversation, verbal reprimand, written reprimand, suspension, termination
The Board of Education will not discipline or discharge any non-probationary employee without just cause and will use a progressive discipline procedure. Employee discipline generally follows: 1. Informal – a conversation notifying the employee; 2. Verbal reprimand; 3. Written reprimand; 4. Suspension; 5. Termination.
Other
Discipline Serious Infraction Exception — District may impose discipline appropriate to serious infraction without following progressive order
The district reserves the right, in its discretion, to determine the seriousness of an incident and, for matters determined to constitute serious infractions, impose a level of discipline appropriate to the conduct at issue without regard to whether prior less serious disciplinary actions have been taken.
Compensation
Dues Checkoff — District shall deduct union dues from paycheck upon written authorization
The Board shall deduct from the regular paycheck of each Association member, from whom it received written authorization to do so, the required amount of Union dues.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Increases up to 7% are Board responsibility; 7-17% split between Board and employee; >17% split evenly
In the event the Actual Amount should increase over the Actual Amount of the prior year then such increase shall be the Board's responsibility up to a maximum amount of 7%. Any amount greater than 7% and less than 17% shall be paid by the employee. Any amount greater than 17% will be split evenly.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Formal evaluations in writing placed within 15 workdays of hire for new employees
Within fifteen (15) workdays of the date of hire of a new employee the immediate supervisor shall explain the evaluation system to the new employee. Formal evaluations will be placed in writing and a copy given to the employee for his review.
Evaluation
Evaluation System — PERA (Performance Evaluation Reform Act) adopted evaluation instrument filed with ISBE
The Board, in cooperation with the Association, developed a professional practice and student growth evaluation instrument per the Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA). The PERA-adopted instrument will be filed with the ISBE.
Compensation
Extra Duty Pay Rate — Substitution pay rate during preparation/instructional time and detention monitoring
When a SCTA member agrees to substitute during his/her preparation and/or instructional time, that member will be compensated at the rate of $0.55 per minute.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — No grievances honored at verbal or written warning level; only suspensions/discharges subject to arbitration
The parties agree that no grievance will be presented nor honored at the verbal or written warning level of progressive discipline, and only suspensions or discharges will be subject to the grievance and arbitration procedures.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Combined Actual Amount for two spouses both employed by district in 2023-2024
For each year of the contract, the Board of Education will allow employees who are spouses and who are each employed by the district to combine and apply the Actual Amount for that year towards family coverage. For example, for the 2023-2024 school year, the combined Actual Amount monthly total would equal $2068.40.
Insurance
Health Premium Cap Increase — Board responsibility for Actual Amount increases capped at 7% maximum per year
Starting with the 2024-2025 school year, and for each subsequent year of this Agreement, in the event the Actual Amount should increase over the Actual Amount of the prior year then such increase shall be the Board's responsibility up to a maximum amount of 7%.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Actual Amount for 2023-2024 school year
For the 2023-2024 school year, the Actual Amount has been determined to be $1034.20. The Board of Education will provide eligible employees a monthly insurance benefit equal to the Actual Amount.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Intended normal member workday will be seven (7) hour and thirty-five (35) minute day
The intended normal member workday will be a seven (7) hour and thirty-five (35) minute day. It is not the intent of the Administration to schedule split hours except in emergency situations.
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $72,542.00
MA Step 1 base salary in 2026-2027 schedule: $72,542.00
Compensation
Nbct Lane Adjustment — One-time vertical lane change to right; no additional hours to salary schedule
SCTA members earning and maintaining National Board Certificates (NBCT) shall be granted a one-time adjustment of a vertical lane change to the right, and said adjustment does not provide additional hours to be applied towards the salary schedule.
Other
New Hire Trs Eligibility — New hires must work 10 years before eligible for retirement bonus options
New hires employed for the 2023-2024 school year and beyond, must work as a certified teacher in the District for at least ten (10) years before being eligible to apply for a 6%, 5%, 5%, 4% retirement option bonus.
Other
No Strike Clause — Association agrees not to strike, participate in work stoppage, or engage in concerted job action
During the term of this Agreement, the Association agrees not to strike, not to participate in any work stoppage or slow down, and not to in any way engage in any concerted job action, which would materially interfere with the administration of the Sandwich School District.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Additional hourly increase for head custodians and head secretaries
Head custodians and head secretaries will receive an additional hourly increase to their current salary as per the following: 2023-2024 - $2.00
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr2 — Additional hourly increase for head custodians and head secretaries 2024-2025
2024-2025 - $2.50
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr3 — Additional hourly increase for head custodians and head secretaries 2025-2026
2025-2026 - $2.50
Compensation
Paraprof Reassignment Discretion — Paraprofessionals are district employees; reassigned per district needs and students
Paraprofessionals are considered district employees and will be reassigned as per the needs of the district and students.
Other
Permit License Exam Reimbursement — Board annually pays for physical exam, TB exam, x-ray TB exam, drug/urine screen, driver refresher courses, CDL license payment, random drug/alcohol testing
For bus drivers covered by this Agreement, the Board of Education shall annually pay for a physical exam, a TB exam, a x-ray TB exam, a drug and urine screen, the cost for driver refresher courses, CDL license payment as well as the random drug and alcohol testing, all through district approved facilities.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Personal days available; prorated for part-time
Part-time custodians shall receive prorated sick, personal and holiday benefits. Part-time custodians working fifty-two (52) weeks per year shall receive prorated vacation day benefits.
Other
Retirement Incentive Notice — Member providing written irrevocable retirement resignation by August 1st receives increases over 4-year period: 6% yr 1, 5% yr 2, 5% yr 3, 4% yr 4
A member who provides a written irrevocable retirement resignation notice by August 1st...shall receive annual increases...6% for the first year after notice is received, 5% for the second year, 5% for the third year, and 4% for the last year.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — District contributes 9% towards employee TRS contribution
For each year of the contract, the Board shall contribute 9% towards the employee's TRS contribution.
Retirement
Retirement System — IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) - referenced for unused sick days
In addition, employees who retire from the district under this provision shall receive $10 per day for each unused sick day, not reported to IMRF, up to 25 days.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Return from layoff status extends for one school term or within one year from beginning of that school term
Return from lay off status shall extend for the following school term or within one year from the beginning of that school term, if they are qualified to hold such positions.
Rif
Rif Seniority Basis — Length of continuous service with the district determines seniority
When seniority is required to be considered it shall be determined by the length of continuous service with the district. Where continuous service is equal among employees, the District lot shall determine seniority.
Other
Route Bidding Regular School Year — All regular and special education routes open for bid at beginning of school year; awarded by seniority
At the beginning of every school year thereafter, every regular and special education route established by the district will be open for bid and routes will be awarded by seniority using the seniority list established by the district. Prior to the beginning of the regular school year, all full and part-time bus drivers and bus aides will be invited to attend a meeting to bid on routes.
Other
Route Bidding Summer School — Summer school routes open for bid; awarded by seniority; electronic bid sheets provided
Every summer school special education route established by the district will be open for bid and routes will be awarded by seniority using the seniority list established by the district. On or before the end of the regular school year and prior to the beginning of summer school, all full and part-time bus drivers and bus aides will be provided electronic bid sheets to bid on summer school.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 7 salary lanes: BA, BA+15, BA+30, MA, MA+30, MA+45, plus additional
Multiple lanes visible: Bachelor, Bachelor+15, Bachelor+30, Master, Master+30, Master+45, and doctorate considerations
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 8 salary groups (A through H) for bus drivers hired before 2023-2024
Bus Drivers salary schedule shows BUS Groups A through H for employees hired before 2023-2024 school year
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 10 sick days per year
Employees covered under this agreement will be paid for, but will not be required to work on the following holidays provided that walkers have not been approved by the State Board of Education
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Unused sick leave shall accumulate to a maximum of 240 days, including the leave of the current year
Unused sick leave shall accumulate to a maximum of 240 days, including the leave of the current year.
Compensation
Step Increase — Automatic progression through salary groups over time; OFF SCHEDULE after 30 years
OFF SCHEDULE - Cost of Living (CPI) or 3%, whichever is lower. You leave the schedule at the beginning of your 30th year.
Other
Subcontracting Rights — Board retains non-reviewable right to subcontract work in special education, tutoring, summer school, and duties before/after instructional day
The Board of Education retains the non-reviewable right to subcontract work assignment positions held by and duties performed by members of the bargaining unit.
Compensation
Substitute Compensation — Additional hourly rate beyond substitute base or current rate (whichever greater)
Any employee, with proper certification, substituting for a teacher shall be paid their regular hourly rate or the current substitute rate, whichever is greater. In addition, the employee will also receive an additional hourly rate of $2.50.
Other
Substitute Compensation Increase Consecutive Days — After 15 consecutive days in same position, rate increases to base starting salary divided by school days
After the fifteenth (15) consecutive day of a substitute being assigned to the same position, the rate of pay will increase to an amount equal to the base starting salary divided by the total number of school days within the year.
Other
Substitute Transportation Seniority — Substitute transportation positions will not retain seniority
Substitute transportation positions will not retain seniority.
Other
Transfers Consideration — Custodians and secretaries may be transferred due to district needs and staffing reduction; seniority is consideration but not sole consideration
Custodians and secretaries may be transferred due to the needs of the district and or staffing reduction. In these transfers seniority will be a consideration, but not the sole consideration.
Leave
Unpaid Leave Days — Five consecutive days of unpaid leave after each block of seven years of continuous employment
A non-probationary member will be granted up to five (5) consecutive days of unpaid leave after each block of seven (7) years of continuous employment service.
Other
Vehicle Parking Designated — District vehicles must be parked on designated school property; case-by-case basis for alternative locations
District vehicles, including but not limited to buses and vans are to be parked on designated school property when not in use. On a case-by-case basis, the Superintendent or designee shall have the authority to approve a proposal to park such vehicle at an alternative location off school property.
Insurance
Vision Coverage — Vision insurance included in Actual Amount; costs in excess are employee responsibility
It is the intent of the Board of Education, subject to the terms described below, to provide each covered eligible employee with medical, dental and vision insurance for each year of this agreement based on the cost of participation in the PPO 500 health plan, plus the combined cost of participation in the single dental and vision insurance.
Compensation
Zero Hour Class Pay — Payment for fifty-minute class at 1/7 additional salary
Payment for the class shall be 1/7 additional salary.