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Agreement Duration End — June 30, 2027
This Agreement shall commence July 1, 2021, and terminate June 30, 2027.
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Agreement Duration Start — July 1, 2021
This Agreement shall commence July 1, 2021, and terminate June 30, 2027.
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Agreement Effective Date — August 18, 2021
This Agreement becomes effective on August 18, 2021, the first day of the 2021-2022 school term.
Other
Agreement Termination Date — Close of 2026-2027 school year
terminates at the close of the day before the start of the 2026-2027 school term.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Fourth step arbitration is impartial and binding; arbitrator has no right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to or subtract from agreement provisions; expenses borne equally by District and employee(s)
Fourth Step: available fourth step of impartial, binding arbitration. The Organization may submit a demand for arbitration to the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The decision of the Arbitrator shall be binding on the parties. Expenses for the Arbitrator's services shall be borne equally by the District and the employee(s).
Other
Arbitration Demand Timeframe — Association may submit demand for arbitration within 30 days of Step 3 answer
If the grievance is not resolved satisfactorily at Step 3, there will be available a fourth step of impartial, binding arbitration. The Association may submit, within thirty (30) days from receipt of the Step 3 answer, a demand for arbitration to the American Arbitration Association (AAA).
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Market-based adjustment determined annually
The District 68 percentage cost of step increases is subtracted from the average market increase percentage to compute the increase to be applied to the District 68 salary schedule.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Base salary increases 1.10%
Base salary increases 1.10%, step increases awarded based on the 2021-22 salary schedule
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Base salary increases 1.10%
Base salary increases 1.10%, step increases awarded based on the 2022-23 salary schedule
Other
Battery Threat Assistance — Any battery or threat against teacher reported to administration; administration will assist teacher in communications with law enforcement and legal counsel
Any battery or verbal or physical threat against a teacher in pursuit of their duties will be promptly reported to the administration. The administration will promptly report any such verbal or physical threat to each teacher who is the subject of the threat.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 5 days non-disability leave at full compensation for birth or adoption of child within 3 weeks of arrival; in addition to FMLA benefits
For mothers, fathers or adopting parents, the Board will provide up to five (5) days non-disability leave at full compensation immediately following the birth or adoption of a child in compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act without deduction from accumulated sick leave.
Other
Birth Adoption Leave — Up to five (5) days non-disability leave at full compensation for birth or adoption within three (3) weeks
For mothers, fathers or adopting parents, the Board will provide up to five (5) days non-disability leave at full compensation immediately following the birth or adoption of a child in compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act without deduction from accumulated sick leave. This leave must be taken within three (3) weeks of the date the child arrives in the home.
Other
Board Agenda Notification — Association President(s) provided electronic copy of Board agenda at time public notice is given
The President(s) of the Association will be provided an electronic copy of the agenda of each regular and special meeting of the Board at the time the notice of the meeting is given to the public.
Other
Board Minutes Distribution — Electronic copy of Board meeting minutes from open sessions provided to Association President(s) promptly after approval
An electronic copy of the minutes of the open session portions of all regular and special Board meetings will be made available to the Association President(s) promptly following their approval.
Other
Board Policy Access — Teachers have access to all Board policies through publicly accessible district website; reminder sent by September 1 each year
Teachers shall have access to all current Board policies through the publicly accessible district website link. A reminder of that access will be sent to all district staff covered under this agreement by September 1st of every school year.
Other
Bulletin Board Access — Association provided reasonable space on one bulletin board per school for posting official notices and materials
The Association will be provided reasonable space on one bulletin board per school for the posting of official Association notices and materials.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Not applicable to support staff
Other
Contract Distribution — District provides electronic copy of Agreement to newly employed teachers at orientation and all staff by September 1 each year
The District will issue a link to an electronic copy of the Agreement to newly employed teachers at the time of their orientation and all district staff covered under this agreement by September 1st of every school year.
Other
Contract Modification Consideration Period — 35.00 days
If initiated as provided above, the Association and the Board shall meet and consider in an interest-based process options to address the legislative actions within thirty-five (35) days.
Other
Contract Modification Notice Period — 135.00 days
the Board by giving written notice to the Association Co-Presidents at least one-hundred-thirty-five (135) calendar days before the end of the 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024 or 2024-2025 school years.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board pays 60% of group dental insurance premium for full-time teachers; covers diagnostic, preventive, basic, and major treatments with annual $2,000 limit
If a regular, full-time teacher elects to participate in the group dental insurance plan, the Board will pay 60% of the premium costs. The plan will pay to a total annual $2,000 limit per individual the usual and customary costs of diagnostic and preventive treatments, and after a $50 annual deduction, 85% of basic treatments.
Leave
Dependent Care Assistance Annual — Up to $5,000 per year (or $2,500 if married filing separately) for dependent care assistance
Through this program, teachers may elect to have up to the lesser of $5,000 ($2,500 if married and filing separately) or maximum amount permitted under Section 129 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) per year deducted through a salary reduction agreement.
Other
Disciplinary Material Notification — Any disciplinary or evaluative material placed in teacher personnel file provided to teacher within 5 calendar days
Any material of a disciplinary or evaluative nature placed in a teacher's personnel file will be provided to the teacher within five (5) calendar days of such placement.
Other
Disciplinary Response Right — Teacher has right to file written response to disciplinary material within 30 calendar days
Within thirty (30) calendar days after receiving any material placed in a teacher's personnel file, the teacher will have the right to file a written response and have such response placed in their personnel file.
Other
District Facilities Use — Association may use faculty mailboxes, internet, telephone, computers, printers, copiers during non-instructional time for Association business without interfering with school programs
The Association will have the right to use during non-instructional time faculty mailboxes, internet and local telephone service, computers, printers and copiers for Association business. No such use may interfere with any facet of the school's educational, administrative, or extracurricular programs.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Part-time teachers at 75% of full-time receive 100% of Board subsidy; at 62% receive 85%; at 50% receive 65%
Teacher's Proportion of Full-Time Salary 50%, 62%, 75% corresponds to % of full-time Board subsidy for health, dental, life, and disability insurance benefits: 65%, 85%, 100%
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Regular evaluation by appropriate program administrator with results reported to Superintendent
Classified personnel shall be evaluated regularly by the appropriate program administrator. Such results shall be made known to the Superintendent along with appropriate recommendations.
Evaluation
Evaluation Plan Referenced — Skokie School District 68 Teacher Evaluation Plan incorporated into agreement
The evaluation procedures set forth in Sections 5 through 9 of the 'Skokie School District 68 Teacher Evaluation Plan' in effect and dated as of the effective date of this Agreement, are incorporated into, and made a part of, this Agreement.
Other
Family Medical Leave Fmla — A full-time employee with at least one year of experience is eligible for up to twelve (12) weeks per year of unpaid leave pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act
A full-time employee with at least one year of experience in District 68 is eligible for up to twelve (12) weeks per year of unpaid leave pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act for the following reasons: The birth of a child and to care for a newborn child within one year of birth.
Other
Grievance Filing Timeframe Step2 — Written grievance must be filed within 25 days of occurrence (35 days for payroll-related grievances)
The filing of the grievance at the second step must be within twenty-five (25) days from the date of the occurrence of the event giving rise to the grievance, except for grievances pertaining to payroll which must be filed within thirty-five (35) days.
Other
Grievance No Reprisal — Teacher participating in grievance procedure protected from discipline or reprisal
A teacher who participates in these grievance procedures will not be subjected to discipline or reprisal because of such participation.
Other
Grievance Principal Response Timeframe — Principal must respond in writing within 10 days of Step 2 meeting
The principal or other administrator who has authority to make a decision on the grievance will make such decision and communicate it in writing to the teacher(s) and the Superintendent within ten (10) days of the second step meeting.
Other
Grievance Right To Representation — Teacher has right to be represented in grievance procedure
Every teacher covered by this Agreement will have the right to present grievances in accordance with these procedures, with or without representation. Any teacher has a right to be represented in the grievance procedure.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — First Step (informal), Second Step (administrator), Third Step (superintendent), Fourth Step (arbitration)
First Step: informal verbal discussion between complainant and immediate superior. Second Step: written grievance to administrator. Third Step: written grievance to Superintendent. Fourth Step: impartial, binding arbitration through American Arbitration Association (AAA).
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Grievance Superintendent Response Timeframe — Superintendent must respond in writing within 10 days of Step 3 meeting
The Superintendent, or designee, will file an answer within ten (10) days of the third step grievance meeting and communicate it in writing to the grievant(s), the principal, and the Association.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board pays 70% of family/other coverage premium
If a full-time teacher elects to participate in the group health insurance plan, the Board will pay the following percentage of the premium: Family/Other (any tier other than single) Coverage 70%
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays 80% of single coverage premium
If a full-time teacher elects to participate in the group health insurance plan, the Board will pay the following percentage of the premium: Single Coverage 80%
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Long-term disability insurance pays 70% of present gross salary with other group disability coverage or 60% if not coordinated
The Board shall make available, to those employees eligible for fringe benefits, long-term disability insurance that pays 70% of the employee's present gross salary in conjunction with any other group disability benefit coverage, or 60% if not coordinated with another group disability program.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Pre-K-5 teachers: 8:30-4:00 Monday, 8:30-3:35 Tuesday-Friday; 6-8 teachers: 7:50-3:00 or 7:50-3:30
For Pre-K-5 teachers, the normal teacher workday at school will be as follows: Monday 8:30-4:00, Tuesday-Friday 8:30-3:35. For 6-8 teachers: Monday 7:50-3:30, Tuesday-Friday 7:50-3:00.
Other
Joint Evaluation Plan Committee — Joint Evaluation Plan Committee with 16 members (8 Superintendent-appointed, 8 Association-appointed)
The Joint Evaluation Plan Committee will be composed of sixteen (16) members, with eight (8) members appointed by the Superintendent and eight (8) members appointed by the Association President(s).
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Longevity Bonus 15yr — Longevity recognition bonus at 15 years of service
15 years of service $ 500
Other
Longevity Bonus 20yr — Longevity recognition bonus at 20 years of service
20 years of service $1,000
Other
Longevity Bonus 25yr — Longevity recognition bonus at 25 years of service
25 years of service $1,500
Other
Longevity Bonus 30yr — Longevity recognition bonus at 30 years of service
30 years of service $2,000
Other
Longevity Bonus 35yr — Longevity recognition bonus at 35 years of service
35 years of service $2,500
Other
Lunch Period Minutes — All teachers have duty-free lunch period equivalent to student lunch period but no less than 40 minutes
All teachers will have a duty-free lunch period equivalent to the student lunch period but no less than forty (40) minutes.
Workday
No Strike — No strike, sympathy strike, picketing, or other concerted activity which interrupts District operations
During the term of this Agreement, neither the Association nor any teacher will instigate or participate in any strike, sympathy strike, picketing, or other concerted activity which interrupts the operations of the District.
Other
No Strike Clause — No strike agreement in effect
During the term of this Agreement, neither the Organization nor any employee will instigate or participate in any strike, sympathy strike, picketing or other concerted activity which interrupts the operations of the District.
Other
Non Tenured Dismissal Conference — Non-tenured teachers have right to request conference with Superintendent or designee to discuss reasons for non-renewal of contract
Non-tenured teachers whose contracts are not renewed will have the right to request a conference with the Superintendent or designee to discuss reasons for non-renewal of contract.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — $2,000 one-time stipend upon completion of National Board Certification
For teachers who participate in the National Board Certification program, the District will provide two release days over the course of the initial certification process and pay a one-time stipend of $2,000 to the teacher upon completion of the certification.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Full-time employees granted two (2) days of paid personal leave per year without explanation required
Full-time employees will be granted two (2) days of paid personal leave per year without explanation required. A leave request will be submitted to the appropriate administrator at least two (2) school days in advance of the leave.
Other
Personnel File Review — Teacher may request review of own personnel file within 7 working days of request
The review will be held within seven (7) working days of the request at the District office with the personnel officer or designee present.
Other
Planning Time 68 Minutes — Full-time 6-8 teachers provided minimum 200 minutes aggregate individual planning time per week
Full-time 6-8 teachers will be provided a minimum of two hundred (200) minutes of aggregate individual planning time during a regular school week.
Other
Planning Time K5 Minutes — Full-time K-5 teachers provided minimum 180 minutes aggregate individual planning time per week
Full-time K-5 teachers will be provided a minimum of one hundred and eighty (180) minutes of aggregate individual planning time during a regular school week.
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Professional Development Annual Max — District may pay up to 70% of tuition costs for courses up to $2,500 annual maximum per employee
District 68 may pay up to 70% of the tuition costs for undergraduate and graduate courses and workshops if they are directly related to the employee's current or a possible future position in the District up to an annual maximum of $2,500 per employee.
Other
Professional Treatment — Teachers, Administrators and Board members recognize importance of treating each other with professionalism, dignity, and respect
Teachers, Administrators and Board members recognize the importance of treating each other with professionalism, dignity, and respect.
Other
Renegotiation Notice Period — 90.00 days
the Board may terminate the Agreement at the end of any of the 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024 or 2024-2025 school years by giving written notice to the President(s) at least ninety (90) calendar days.
Other
Renegotiation Period After Termination — 30.00 days
If notice of termination is given for any of the above reasons, negotiations for a successor Agreement shall begin within thirty (30) calendar days.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Not specified for classified staff
Retirement
Retirement Recognition 15 19yr — Retirement recognition 15-19 years of service: $300 per year
Years of Service 15-19 Amount for Each Year of Service $300