Compensation
Aide Entry Level Salary — $18.22 per hour for aides with HS diploma (1-5 years, 2024-2025)
Aide Salaries 1-5 Years: H.S. Diploma $18.22 (2024-25), $19.47 (2025-26), $20.72 (2026-27)
Compensation
Aide Hours Assigned — Aides category of position is assigned 3.5-7.5 hours per day
Aides — 3.5-7.5 hours assigned per day; 176 days assigned per year.
Workday
Aides Days Assigned — Aides category of position: 3.5-7.5 hours assigned, 176 days assigned
Aides: 3.5-7.5 hours assigned per day, 176 days assigned
Workday
Aides Hours Assigned — Aides category of position: 3.5-7.5 hours assigned per day, 176 days assigned
Aides: 3.5-7.5 hours assigned per day, 176 days assigned
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration
If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at the superintendent level, the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration.
Grievance
Arbitration Cost Sharing — Costs of arbitration borne equally by parties; each pays own representation costs
The costs of arbitration shall be borne equally by the parties except that each party shall pay for its own representation costs.
Other
Assignment Notice Deadline — Teachers shall be given written notice of tentative assignments no later than May 1
All teachers shall be given written notice of their tentative assignments, class, and/or subjects and room assignments for the forthcoming year no later than May 1 of the current school year.
Other
Association Leave — Two (2) days total District-wide for Association representatives to local, state or national functions
The Association shall have the right to use two (2) days total, District-wide without loss of pay to send representatives to local, state or national functions related to Association business.
Compensation
Athletic Passes — Each employee and his/her spouse and children in grades K-12 shall receive a free admission pass to home athletic contests, except tournaments and conference meets
Each employee and his/her spouse and children in grades K-12 shall receive a free admission pass to home athletic contests, except tournaments and conference meets.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BS Step 26 salary 2024-2025
Teacher Salary Schedule 2024-2025: BS Step 26 = 75,650
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BS Step 1 salary 2024-2025
Teacher Salary Schedule 2024-2025: BS Step 1 = 44,388
Other
Bargaining Unit Definition — Regular full and part-time certified teaching personnel including counselors; excluding Administrators, District Bookkeepers, Unit Secretary, and Transportation Director
recognizes the C.U.S.D. #1 Education Association, hereinafter referred to as the 'Association', as the sole and exclusive bargaining representative for all regular full and part-time certified teaching personnel including counselors.
Other
Bargaining Unit Recognition — C.U.S.D. #1 Education Association, IEA/NEA recognized as sole and exclusive bargaining representative for teachers and ESPs
The Board of Education, Community Unit School District #1, Edgar County, Illinois, hereby recognizes the C.U.S.D. #1 Education Association, hereinafter referred to as the 'Association', as the sole and exclusive bargaining representative for all regular full and part-time certified teaching personnel
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Overtime and compensatory time provisions for ESPs
Compensatory time earned by an ESP may accrue up to 240 hours. This is 160 hours of actual overtime work. Overtime beyond this limit shall be paid as overtime pay.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Wage increases vary by position: Nurse/Bus Drivers +$1.00, Secretaries/Aides/Custodians +$1.25, PIP Coordinator/Staff +$1,000.00
2025-2026: Nurse, Bus Drivers increase $1.00; Secretaries, Aides, Custodians increase $1.25; PIP Coordinator and PIP Staff increase $1,000.00
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Wage increases vary by position: Nurse/Bus Drivers +$1.00, Secretaries/Aides/Custodians +$1.25, PIP Coordinator/Staff +$1,000.00
2026-2027: Nurse, Bus Drivers increase $1.00; Secretaries, Aides, Custodians increase $1.25; PIP Coordinator and PIP Staff increase $1,000.00
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 3 days leave in case of death in immediate family
Employees shall be entitled to up to three (3) days leave in case of death in the immediate family as defined in Article VIII Section A, 'Sick Leave.'
Insurance
Board Contribution Monthly — Board shall compensate each full-time employee no less than $308.55 per month toward health insurance
The Board shall compensate each full-time employee no less than $308.55 per month. The actual amount shall be equal to 55% of the monthly individual premium for insurance.
Other
Board Meeting Notice — Association President and building representatives given written notice of all Board meetings with agenda and board packet as soon as possible
The President of the Association and the building representatives shall be given written notice of all regular or special meetings of the Board, together with a copy of the Agenda and board packet.
Other
Board Minutes Distribution — Copy of Board minutes of open meetings mailed, faxed, or e-mailed to Association President and building representatives as soon as possible after approval
A copy of all Board minutes of open meetings shall be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed to the President of the Association and the building representative(s) as soon as possible after approval of said minutes.
Leave
Break Paid Esp — A paid fifteen minute AM break shall be scheduled for each ESP who is regularly required to work more than five clock hours per day
A paid fifteen (15) minute AM break shall be scheduled for each ESP who is regularly required to work more than five (5) clock hours per day during his/her work day.
Other
Bulletin Board Access — Association provided with bulletin board in employees' lounge for Association announcements; may submit material to Unit newsletter if exists
The Association shall be provided with a bulletin board to be located in the employees' lounge in all facilities upon which they may post messages and Association announcements.
Workday
Bus Driver Availability Notice — Regular route driver must notify transportation director at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance if unable to drive regular route for substitute to be called
If the regular route driver notifies the transportation director at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance that he/she can drive the regular route, the substitute will be cancelled.
Insurance
Bus Driver Drug Testing — The school district will pay bus drivers random drug testing and alcohol screening for the school district
The school district will pay bus drivers random drug testing and alcohol screening for the school district.
Compensation
Bus Driver Drug Testing Paid — School district pays for bus drivers random drug testing and alcohol screening; district pays fingerprinting upon initial employment
The school district will pay for the fingerprinting of each bus driver upon initial employment. The bus driver is responsible for obtaining and maintaining their CDL license and school bus driver permit.
Workday
Bus Driver Extracurricular Hours — Actual driving time is not to exceed twelve hours in any given twenty-four hour period inclusive of regularly scheduled hours for extracurricular trips
An extracurricular trip shall be defined as any bus trip which is not considered a regular route or shuttle. Actual driving time is not to exceed twelve (12) hours in any given twenty-four (24) hour period inclusive of their regularly scheduled hours.
Workday
Bus Driver Extracurricular Trip Hours — Actual driving time not to exceed twelve (12) hours in any given twenty-four (24) hour period inclusive of regularly scheduled hours for extracurricular trips
Actual driving time is not to exceed twelve (12) hours in any given twenty-four (24) hour period inclusive of their regularly scheduled hours.
Compensation
Bus Driver Extracurricular Wage Reduction — Time paid for extracurricular trip reduced by two hours (normal route time) per route missed
Time paid for the trip will be reduced by two hours (normal route time) per route missed. Any time after the regular route time exchange, drivers will be paid extracurricular/athletic bus trip wages.
Insurance
Bus Driver Fingerprinting — The school district will pay for the fingerprinting of each bus driver upon initial employment
The school district will pay for the fingerprinting of each bus driver upon initial employment.
Compensation
Bus Driver Hours Assigned — Bus Drivers category of position is assigned 4 hours per day
Bus Drivers — 4 hours assigned per day; 176 days assigned per year.
Workday
Bus Driver Notification Advance — If the regular route driver notifies the transportation director at least twenty-four hours in advance that he/she can drive the regular route, the substitute will be cancelled
If the regular route driver notifies the transportation director at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance that he/she can drive the regular route, the substitute will be cancelled.
Workday
Bus Driver Overnight Trip — Bus driver shall not be paid for sleep (8 hours) on overnight extracurricular trips; overnight accommodations will be provided when necessary
If the extracurricular trip is an overnight trip, the bus driver shall not be paid for sleep (8 hours). Overnight accommodations will be provided when necessary.
Workday
Bus Driver Overnight Unpaid — If the extracurricular trip is an overnight trip, the bus driver shall not be paid for sleep
If the extracurricular trip is an overnight trip, the bus driver shall not be paid for sleep (8 hours).
Insurance
Bus Driver Physical Exam — The district will pay for bus drivers' annual physical examination, including a hearing test, by a physician designated by the district
The district will pay for bus drivers' annual physical examination, including a hearing test, by a physician designated by the district.
Compensation
Bus Driver Physical Exam Covered — District pays for bus drivers' annual physical examination including hearing test by district designated physician
The district will pay for bus drivers' annual physical examination, including a hearing test, by a physician designated by the district.
Compensation
Bus Driver Salary — $26.00 per hour for bus drivers (2024-2025)
Bus Drivers: $26.00 (2024-25), $27.00 (2025-26), $28.00 (2026-27)
Workday
Bus Drivers Days Assigned — Bus Drivers category of position: 4 hours assigned, 176 days assigned
Bus Drivers: 4 hours assigned per day, 176 days assigned
Workday
Bus Drivers Hours Assigned — Bus Drivers category of position: 4 hours assigned, 176 days assigned
Bus Drivers: 4 hours assigned per day, 176 days assigned
Other
Cell Phone Stipend — $50 monthly stipend for cell phone use
A fifty-dollar ($50) stipend shall be paid monthly for use of an employee's personal cell phone to these positions: Sub Caller, Nurse, and Athletic Director.
Other
Committee Representation — Association offered representative on all building-level committees
The Association shall be offered a representative on all building-level committees.
Compensation
Compensation Bus Driver Wages — When an ESP supervises a teacher's class, reimbursed at rate of ten dollars per hour or two dollars and fifty cents for each fifteen minutes
When an ESP supervises a teacher's class, at the request of the administration, the ESP shall be reimbursed for internal substitution at the rate of ten dollars ($10.00) per hour or two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) for each fifteen (15) minutes.
Compensation
Compensatory Time Max Hours — Compensatory time earned by an ESP may accrue up to 240 hours. This is 160 hours of actual overtime work. Overtime beyond this limit shall be paid as overtime pay.
Compensatory time earned by an ESP may accrue up to 240 hours. This is 160 hours of actual overtime work. Overtime beyond this limit shall be paid as overtime pay. Compensatory time earned must be used within the same fiscal year.
Evaluation
Consulting Teacher Assigned — Consulting Teacher assigned to teacher on Remediation Plan
A Consulting Teacher shall be assigned to the Teacher on a Remediation Plan as the RP is being developed.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Teachers shall not be required to work more than the minimum number of teacher attendance days required by law each school year without extending contract or extra-duty pay.
Teachers shall not be required to work more than the minimum number of teacher attendance days required by law each school year without extending contract or extra-duty pay.
Other
Coursework Reimbursement — Teachers reimbursed fifty-five dollars per credit hour taken, up to twelve credit hours per school year
A teacher will be reimbursed fifty-five dollars ($55) per credit hours taken, up to twelve (12) credit hours per school year.
Workday
Custodian Days Assigned — Custodian category of position: 8 hours assigned, 261 days assigned
Custodian: 8 hours assigned per day, 261 days assigned
Compensation
Custodian Hours Assigned — Custodian category of position is assigned 8 hours per day
Custodian — 8 hours assigned per day; 261 days assigned per year.
Compensation
Custodian Salary — $18.55 per hour for custodians (2024-2025)
Custodians: $18.55 (2024-25), $19.80 (2025-26), $21.05 (2026-27)
Insurance
Dental Coverage — 100% of monthly individual premium for dental coverage for employees working half-time or more
the district shall compensate each employee who works half-time or more 100% of the monthly individual premium for dental coverage as well as vision coverage.
Compensation
Docking Formula Teacher — The docking formula shall be based upon 1/180 calculation
The docking formula shall be based upon 1/180 calculation.
Workday
Early Dismissal Before Breaks — On day preceding Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, school in session until minimum state-required instructional minutes met
On the day preceding Thanksgiving Vacation, Christmas Break, and Spring Break, school will be in session until the minimum state-required instructional minutes have been met. An exception would be based on weather or facility related emergency.
Other
Elearning Board Approval Duration — Board of Education approval of an eLearning plan for the 2024-2025 school year shall remain in place for a 3-year period
signatory parties acknowledge that any Board of Education approval of an eLearning plan for the 2024-2025 school year shall remain in place for a 3-year period unless there be provided that annual review of the program is expected and revisions as implemented may be required to address findings.
Workday
Elearning Remote Work — Teachers required to work remotely on e-Learning Days
when an e-Learning Day is utilized according to the Board-approved plan for such days of instruction and student attendance; teachers will be required to work remotely.
Workday
Emergency Day Esp Custodians — When all schools closed to students, ESPs excluding custodians shall not be required to report for regularly assigned duties; custodians excluded from this provision
When all schools are closed to students, as determined by the administration, ESPs, excluding custodians, shall not be required to report for regularly assigned duties.
Other
Employee Discipline Notice — Employee given 24 hours advance notice of meeting before Board for discipline
When an employee is required to appear before the Board to consider the discipline of the employee, the employee shall be entitled to a representative at the employee's expense. The employee shall be given twenty-four (24) hours advance notice of such meeting.
Other
Employee Discipline Representation — Employee entitled to Association representation present during any formal meeting where discipline is reasonably anticipated
An employee shall be entitled to have Association representation present during any formal meeting at which discipline is reasonably anticipated.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — District will continue to cover 100% of the health insurance premium through June of 2024
The District will continue to cover 100% of the health insurance premium through June of 2024. This does not indicate that the District will continue to pay 100% of the employee premium.
Other
Employment Information Sheet — Each employee provided Employment Information Sheet upon initial employment and on or about August 1 each year with pertinent employment information
Upon initial employment, and on or about August 1 of each year thereafter, each employee will be provided an Employment Information Sheet, the purpose of which is to provide the member with pertinent information relative to his/her employment.
Other
Employment Sheet Contents Esp — For ESPs, Employment Information Sheet also includes: anticipated number of work days, approximate number of work hours per day, unused days of vacation entitlement as of July 1
For ESPs, the Employee Information Sheet will also include: 1. the anticipated number of work days; 2. the approximate number of work hours per day; 3. unused days of vacation entitlement as of July 1; and
Other
Employment Sheet Contents Teacher — Employment Information Sheet includes: employee name, assigned position, gross annual salary or hourly rate, accumulated sick leave with current year, accumulated personal leave, date of continuous employment
The Employment Information Sheet will include, but not limited to the following information: 1. the employee's name; 2. the position to which the employee is assigned; 3. the gross annual salary or hourly rate of pay; 4. the employee's accumulated sick leave, including sick leave for the current year; 5. the employee's accumulated personal leave; 6. date of continuous employment with the District.