Compensation
Advanced Studies Reimbursement Pct — Maximum reimbursement 75% of Eastern Illinois University tuition rates
Personnel wishing to work toward advanced degrees will be reimbursed for tuition payments. The maximum amount reimbursed will be 75% of Eastern Illinois University tuition rates at the time the classes are taken.
Compensation
Advanced Studies Retention Requirement — Employee must remain on staff minimum of three full school years or repay reimbursement
An employee who receives tuition reimbursement from the district must remain on staff a minimum of three full school years or be required to repay the district for the cost of the last year of coursework reimbursed by the district at Eastern Illinois University rates.
Other
Agreement Effective Date — July 1, 2024
This Agreement shall be in full force and effect on July 1, 2024 and continue in full force and effect beginning the until the implementation of the succeeding Professional Agreement
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available under American Arbitration Association rules
the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration under the Voluntary Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Labor Arbitration Rules
Workday
Attendance After School Activities — Teachers are required to attend three (3) after-school-activities during the school year
Teachers are required to attend three (3) after school-activities during the school year. The district will use a shared google sheet to track this during the school year.
Workday
Attendance Graduation Requirement — Teachers must attend one (1) graduation at either SCMS or SCHS
Teachers must attend one (1) graduation at either SCMS or SCHS. If a teacher is not available, they must have prior approval from their building principal.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $80,780
2024-2025 salary schedule Step ii BS column shows maximum base salary of $80,780
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $41,200
2024-2025 salary schedule Step a BS column shows base salary of $41,200
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 2.8% increase from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026
Step a BS increased from $41,200 (2024-2025) to $42,601 (2025-2026); similar increases across all lanes reflect approximately 2.8% increase
Leave
Bereavement Days — Three (3) days per incident for death of spouse, domestic partner, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, step-children, step-parent, parents-in-law, daughter/son-in-law, siblings, brother/sister-in-law, and step-siblings
The Employee shall be granted three (3) days per incident for leave connected with the death of a spouse, domestic partner, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, step-children, step-parent, parents-in-law, daughter/son-in-law, siblings, brother/sister-in-law, and step-siblings
Compensation
Cafeteria Supervisors Annual — Pay Cafeteria Supervisors a flat amount of $875.00 per year
They also agree to pay Cafeteria Supervisors a flat amount of $875.00 per year.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 176 pupil attendance days
The Board shall establish a school calendar, which shall contain no more than one hundred seventy-six (176) pupil attendance days and four (4) institute days. Employees shall not be required to work more than one hundred eighty (180) days.
Compensation
Dual Credit Kc Extra Stipend — Teachers that teach Dual Credit (KC) courses will be granted an extra $100 per class taught
Teachers that teach Dual Credit (KC) courses will be granted an extra $100 per class taught.
Compensation
Dues Deduction — Board shall deduct current dues of the Association from employee pay, with authorization continuing year to year, revocable September 1-15
The Board shall deduct from each employee's pay the current dues of the Association, provided that the Board has authorization for continuing dues deduction. Authorization revocable between September 1 and September 15 of any year.
Retirement
Early Retirement Option — ERO (Early Retirement Option) eligibility at age 58
To be eligible for ERO retirement, an employee must meet the following requirements: 1. Be at least 58 years of age
Retirement
Ero Limit Per Year — No more than one employee per year may be eligible to take ERO retirement
No more than one employee per year may be eligible to take ERO retirement. The Board reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to waive this requirement.
Evaluation
Evaluation Instrument — Teacher evaluation in accordance with Article 24A of the school code, using evaluation instrument developed by the Association and District
Teacher evaluation shall be done in accordance with Article 24A of the school code, using an evaluation instrument developed by the Association and the District.
Compensation
Experience Credit 90 Days — Teacher with 90+ days in South Central School District granted one year of service on salary schedule
A teacher who has taught ninety (90) or more days in the South Central School District will be granted one year of service on the salary schedule.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Step I (Principal), Step II (Superintendent), Step III (Board), Step IV (Arbitration)
Step I - Principal, Step II - Superintendent, Step III - Board, Step IV - Arbitration under Voluntary Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association.
Insurance
Health Family Premium Increase 2024 2025 — Board will increase the amount paid for family coverage to $700 of the monthly insurance premium for 2024-2025
For the 2024-2025 school year, the Board will increase the amount paid for the family (any coverage beyond single coverage) to $700 of the monthly insurance premium.
Insurance
Health Family Premium Increase 2025 2026 — Board's contribution will increase to $725 per month for family coverage for 2025-2026
For the 2025-2026 school year, the Board's contribution will increase to $725 per month.
Insurance
Health Single Premium 2024 2025 — Board shall pay $400/month toward group health insurance for 2024-2025
For the 2024-2025 contract year, the Board shall pay $400/month toward the district's group health insurance program for each participating employee.
Insurance
Health Single Premium 2025 2026 — Board shall pay $425/month toward group health insurance for 2025-2026
For the 2025-2026 contract year, the Board shall pay $425/month toward the district's group health insurance program for each participating employee.
Compensation
Internal Substitution Rate — Substituting teacher shall be compensated at a rate of $20.00 per class period
In the event that a substitute cannot be provided, a teacher may substitute for another absent teacher during his/her preparation period. The substituting teacher shall be compensated at a rate of $20.00 per class period.
Insurance
Life Insurance — Board shall purchase $30,000 of life insurance for each employee
The Board shall purchase $30,000 of life insurance for each employee. The life insurance policy is subject to carrier age restrictions.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $89,188
2024-2025 salary schedule Step ii MS+24 column shows maximum MS+24 salary of $89,188
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $45,488
2024-2025 salary schedule Step a MS column shows minimum MS salary of $45,488
Other
National Board Certification Stipend — Annual stipend of $2,000 for National Board Certification
Any employee who achieves National Board Certification shall receive a stipend of $2,000 per year.
Other
No Strike Clause — Association agrees not to strike during the period of the agreement
The Association agrees that it will not during the period of this Agreement, directly or indirectly, engage in or assist in a strike.
Compensation
Out Of District Credit 2024 25 — 24-25 new hire placement based on level of education and experience using step schedule
Out-of-District Credit on Salary Schedule - Full-time certified teaching experience and educational level will be used to determine placement on the salary schedule. For the 24-25 school years new hire initial lane placement will be based on level of education, step placement will be as follows.
Compensation
Payroll Frequency — Twice a month basis on the 5th and 20th of each month
Payroll Installments will be made on a twice a month basis on the 5th and 20th of each month.
Compensation
Payroll Installments — Each employee shall be paid on the basis of 18 or 24 equal payments
Each employee shall be paid on the basis of 18 or 24 equal payments. Further, the Board agrees to make automatic payroll deposit available as an option to teachers to the banking institution of the teacher's choice.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Two (2) personal days for 0-9 years of service
Personal leave days shall be granted based on the following years of service: 0-9 years of service receives 2 personal days
Leave
Preparation Period Grades 6 12 — No less than forty consecutive minute preparation period
In grades 6-12, no less than forty (40) consecutive minute preparation period.
Leave
Preparation Period Grades K5 — At least thirty consecutive minute preparation period
In grades K-5, at least a thirty (30) consecutive minute preparation period; in grades 6-12, no less than forty (40) consecutive minute preparation period.
Insurance
Retiree Health Insurance Eligibility — Employees retiring from District #401 may remain with District's health insurance group until age 65 providing they pay all premiums
Employees retiring from District #401 may remain with the District's health insurance group until age 65 providing they pay all premiums.
Retirement
Retirement Eligible Age Or Service — 60 years of age OR 55 years of age with 35 years of creditable service, or 15 consecutive years for staff hired after 7/1/17
Be at least sixty (60) years of age by the last day of service; or Be at least fifty-five (55) years of age with thirty-five (35) years of creditable service; or All Staff hired after 7/1/17 require Full-Time status for 15 consecutive years immediately prior to retirement.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board Paid TRS Contribution
These salaries include the Board Paid TRS Contribution at 9.4%
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
Retirement eligibility defined by Illinois Teacher Retirement System. Eligibility requires 60 years of age OR 55 years of age with 35 years of creditable service.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 9 lanes: BS, BS+8, BS+16, BS+24, MS, MS+8, MS+16, MS+24
Salary schedule columns: BS, BS+8, BS+16, BS+24, MS, MS+8, MS+16, MS+24 representing 9 salary lanes based on education level
Compensation
Salary Schedule Days — Based on 180 day school calendar and 180 working days
The schedule shall be based on a one hundred eighty (180) day school calendar. (180 working days.)
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — 35 steps (a through ii)
Salary schedule shows steps from a through ii, representing 35 salary steps
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Sixteen (16) days of sick leave for nine-month work year
Each teacher who works a nine-month work year shall be entitled to sixteen (16) days of sick leave. Each teacher who works a ten-month work year shall be entitled to sixteen (16) days of sick leave.
Leave
Sick Leave Bank Eligibility — Employee must have at least 10 days of accrued sick leave to be eligible for Sick Leave Bank
To be eligible for the Sick Leave Bank, the employee must be employed by the district for one full year and have at least 10 days or more of accrued sick leave.
Leave
Sick Leave Bank Max Donation — Maximum of 5 days can be donated to Sick Leave Bank
The Sick Leave Bank is a reserve for certified staff members to voluntarily donate sick days. Participating employees shall make a contribution (if desired) to the bank at the beginning of the school year. The maximum number of days donated is 5 days.
Leave
Sick Leave Bank Max Withdrawal — Maximum of 15 days per illness can be withdrawn from Sick Leave Bank in a school year
The maximum number of days an employee can use out of the Sick Leave Bank is 15 days per illness in a school year and should only be used for catastrophic or extreme situations
Other
Sick Leave Bonus Attendance — Attendance bonus of $400 for more than 1-2.0 sick days used
If a teacher uses any portion of more than one (1) and up to two (2) sick days, the Board shall pay an attendance bonus of $400.
Other
Student Registration Fees Waived — Student registration fees will be waived for children/dependents of certified staff
Student registration fees will be waived for children/dependents of certified staff.
Compensation
Temporary Administrator Stipend — Temporary Administrator stipend of $50 per day
The Board and Association further agree to add Temporary Administrator stipend of $50 per day. If the temporary duty is less than an entire day, the stipend will be prorated to the appropriate number of hours for that occurrence.
Insurance
This Payment — District pays 1/2 of 1% Teacher's Health Insurance System Payment on behalf of the employee
The district shall pay the ½ of 1% Teacher's Health Insurance System Payment on behalf of the employee.
Compensation
Ticket Takers Score Keepers — Pay Ticket Takers and Score Keepers for Athletic Contests $30 an event
The Board agrees to pay Ticket Takers and Score Keepers for Athletic Contests $30 an event.
Compensation
Transfer Involuntary Release — Teacher affected by involuntary transfer may request leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year
In the case of an involuntary change, the Association and any teacher affected shall be notified in writing within five (3) calendar days. The teacher may request a leave of absence not to exceed one (1) year.
Compensation
Trs Creditable Earnings Cap Increase — No employee's nonexempt TRS creditable earnings shall increase by more than 6% from one school year to the next
No Employee's nonexempt creditable TRS earnings shall increase from one school year to the next by more than six percent (6%) or be otherwise increased so as to create liability on the part of the Board or District
Grievance
Union Facility Use — Association not denied use of school buildings for meetings once scheduled with building principal, employee mail-boxes, inter-school mail, school bulletin boards, school equipment use
The Association shall not be denied the following for business purposes: use of school buildings for meetings once scheduled with the building principal; use of employee mail-boxes, inter-school mail, and school bulletin boards; use of school equipment.
Workday
Workday Hours Max — Eight consecutive hours maximum
The employee workday shall be set by the Building Administrators to not exceed more than eight (8) consecutive hours.