Other
Appeal Panel Decision Deadline — Appeal panel must issue determination within 14 days of receiving documentation
The appeal panel will review the documentation submitted and issue a determination within 14 days of receiving the documentation.
Other
Appeal Submission Deadline — Appeals of unsatisfactory ratings must be submitted in writing within 10 school days
Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Superintendent no later than 10 school days after the date the teacher received the overall performance rating.
Evaluation
Arbitration Binding — Appeal panel decision is final and not subject to grievance procedure
The decision of the appeals panel will be issued in writing to the teacher and Superintendent. The decision will be final and will not be subject to the Grievance Procedure.
Other
Association Letter Of Intent Deadline — Association sends letter of intent to bargain no later than March 1st of negotiating year
The Association shall send a letter of intent to bargain to the Board no later than March 1st of a negotiating year.
Other
Association Meeting Request Advance Notice — Association must request use of school building at least five days prior to intended meeting date
The teacher(s) shall request the use of the school building at least five (5) days prior to the intended meeting date.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $47,500
Base Salary for: Year 25-26 Base $47,500
Other
Bargaining Commencement Deadline — Board has 60 days from receipt of Association letter to commence bargaining
The Board then has sixty (60) days from the receipt of the Association letter to commence bargaining.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Salary schedule in Appendix A; increment system based on steps
In any given year, teachers shall be eligible for vertical step advancement on the salary schedule only after having completed 100 days of active teaching service in the District.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4% increase
During the 2026-27 Contract Year, teachers in Steps 16-32...will receive a 4% increase in salary, unless subject to exceptions
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4% increase
During the 2027-28 Contract Year, teachers in Steps 16-32...will receive a 4% increase in salary, unless subject to exceptions
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to three consecutive days per occurrence for immediate family members and others as defined
Bereavement leave benefits of up to three (3) consecutive days per occurrence will be granted for the following: parents, stepparents, spouse, domestic partner, brother, sister, children, stepchildren, legal guardian, grandparent, grandchildren, parent-in-law, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law.
Other
Contract Copies Distribution Deadline — District must copy and distribute agreement to teachers within 30 days of signing
Within thirty (30) days after the agreement is signed, copies of this Agreement shall be copied at expense of Board and presented to each teacher employed.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 185 total calendar days with 176 pupil attendance days; 5 emergency days, 3-4 institute days, 1 all-day parent/teacher conference day
The calendar shall consist of 185 total days with 176 pupil attendance days. The 185 days will include 5 emergency days, 3 or 4 institute days, and 1 all-day parent/teacher conference day.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — HSA medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage per percentage table
Teachers employed by the District prior to 1999-2000 school year shall receive HSA medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for themselves and their dependents at the percentage rate indicated in the table.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Single coverage: District pays 100% for salaries 25-26
The district will pay the following portion of insurance coverage. [Table shows Single column 25-26: 100%]
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenured teachers rated excellent/proficient evaluated at least once in 3 years
any tenured teacher whose performance is rated as either 'excellent' or 'proficient' shall be evaluated at least once in the course of the three years after receipt of the rating.
Evaluation
Grievance Steps — Three-member appeal panel for evaluation disputes
A panel composed of three (3) members shall be established to consider the appeals of teacher evaluation ratings. All members shall be qualified evaluators.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board provides $20,000 life insurance per teacher; Board pays full cost
The Board shall also provide Life Insurance benefits of $20,000 per teacher. The Board shall pay the full cost of such coverage.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Annual Health Savings Account allotment of $3,100 for single coverage
They will also receive an annual Health Savings Account allotment of $3,100 for single coverage or $4,200 per year for family coverage starting January 15th of each contract year.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Teacher workday from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM; student school day not before 8:05 AM and not beyond 3:00 PM
The teacher's workday is from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The student's school day will not begin before 8:05 AM and will not go beyond 3:00 PM.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — $650 per level/lane of educational advancement
Teachers who complete the following levels/lanes of educational advancement...will receive a $650 increase in salary upon each level/lane of advancement
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Sick and personal days combined; five or fewer days of absence per request approved by Principal
requests for leave of absence of five (5) or less days may be given orally (with a follow-up written request) to the Principal and shall be acted upon by him/her.
Other
Personnel File Access Request Notice — Teacher must submit written request at least 24 hours prior to personnel file inspection
The teacher shall submit a written request to the Superintendent at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the time of the requested inspection that identifies the personnel records being requested.
Other
Personnel File Copy Fee — District charges ten cents per page for copying personnel file materials
Payment for copying shall be based on the District's fee for duplication of ten (10) cents per page.
Other
Post Observation Conference Deadline — Post-observation conference must occur within ten school days of formal observation
The post-observation conference must take place within ten (10) school days of the formal observation.
Evaluation
Remediation Observation Frequency — Minimum two formal observations and one informal observation during remediation evaluation cycle
A tenured teacher receiving domain or summative of Needs Improvement shall be evaluated again for the next ensuing school term with minimum of two (2) formal observations and one (1) informal observations.
Other
Remediation Plan Development Deadline — Individual Growth Plan must be developed within 30 calendar days after needs improvement rating
An Individual Growth Plan must be developed between the teacher and evaluator within thirty (30) calendar days after completion of summative evaluation rating in which tenured teacher is rated as Needs Improvement.
Other
Retirement Incentive Option A 6pct Increase — 6% increase in TRS creditable earnings per year of notice, up to 4 years
The teacher will remain on the alternative salary schedule and receive a 6% increase in TRS creditable earnings for each year of notice, up to four (4) years.
Other
Retirement Incentive Option A Eligibility — 15+ years full-time service to District
Rendered at least fifteen (15) years or more of full time service to the District.
Other
Retirement Incentive Option B Age 55 — $1,000 for 5 years
Retired at age 55 - receive$1,000 for 5 years.
Other
Retirement Incentive Option B Age 56 — $2,000 for 4 years
Retired at age 56 - receive $2,000 for 4 years.
Other
Retirement Incentive Option B Age 57 — $3,000 for 3 years
Retired at age 57 - receive $3,000 for 3 years.
Other
Retirement Incentive Option B Age 58 — $5,000 for 2 years
Retired at age 58 - receive $5,000 for 2 years.
Other
Retirement Incentive Option B Age 59 — $15,000 for 1 year
Retired at age 59 - receive $15,000 for 1 year.
Other
Retirement Incentive Option B Eligibility Age — At least 55 years of age
Must be at 55 years of age within the school year Option B is taken.
Other
Retirement Incentive Option B Eligibility Service — At least 12 years full-time service
Rendered at least Twelve (12) years of full-time service to the District.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — District will pay up to 9.4% of teacher's TRS creditable earnings toward teacher contributions required by TRS
The District will pay up to 9.4% of the teacher's TRS creditable earnings toward the teacher contributions required by TRS.
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
Are eligible for retirement as defined by the Illinois Teacher Retirement System ('TRS') and the District will not incur a penalty from TRS.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Multiple lanes referenced (BA, MA, etc.) but detailed schedule in Appendix A
For the purpose of initial placement on the salary schedule, teachers with previous certificated classroom teaching or public school experience may be allowed full credit for up to ten (10) years full-time equivalency.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 15 salary steps
Salaries during years 1 through 15 will be set in accordance with Steps 1 through 15 below
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Years 1-6: 12 sick days per year plus 2 personal days; Years 7-12: 14 sick days plus 2 personal days; Years 13-18: 16 sick days plus 2 personal days; Years 19-24: 18 sick days plus 2 personal days; Years 25+: 20 sick days plus 2 personal days
Teachers shall be granted sick days at the beginning of each school year per the following Chart: Years 1-6: 12 sick, 2 personal; Years 7-12: 14 sick, 2 personal; Years 13-18: 16 sick, 2 personal; Years 19-24: 18 sick, 2 personal; Years 25+: 20 sick, 2 personal.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Maximum 100 days available through Voluntary Sick Leave Bank per school year
The maximum number of days available through the VSLB per person will not exceed one-hundred (100) days per school year.
Compensation
Step Increase — Teachers required to continue professional growth; permitted up to 12 hours per contract year with full tuition and fees reimbursed
Teachers are permitted to take up to twelve (12) hours per contract year with full tuition and fees comparable to NIU or ISU fully refunded upon submission of a paid invoice and transcript showing a B or above.
Other
Transfer Notification Deadline — Teachers notified of transfer by May 15th when possible; emergency transfers may occur without prior notification
All efforts will be made to notify teachers by May 15th if they will be transferred to another teaching position, however fluctuations in student enrollment may require transfers without prior notification.
Other
Vacancy Posting Days — Vacancies posted for minimum seven calendar days before filling, except in emergency
Except in the case of emergency, no vacancy shall be filled until such vacancy shall have been posted for at least seven (7) calendar days.
Insurance
Vision Coverage — HSA medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage per percentage table
Teachers employed by the District prior to 1999-2000 school year shall receive HSA medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for themselves and their dependents at the percentage rate indicated in the table.