Other
After Hours Staffing Rate — If an employee is required to attend a staffing on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays, he/she shall be reimbursed at the hourly rate of $20.00 for every hour or portion thereof that they must work.
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If an employee is required to attend a staffing on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays, he/she shall be reimbursed at the hourly rate of $20.00 for every hour or portion thereof that they must work.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — The arbitrator's decision shall be binding on all parties.
The arbitrator's decision shall be binding on all parties. The arbitrator shall not amend or modify any of the provisions of this Agreement, the arbitrator's authority shall be strictly limited to deciding only the issue or issues presented to him.
Other
Attendance Incentive Annual — $200 is awarded at the end of the year if a teacher does not use any sick leave or personal leave for the school year.
$200 is awarded at the end of the year if a teacher does not use any sick leave or personal leave for the school year.
Other
Attendance Incentive Quarterly — $100 each quarter is awarded if a teacher does not use any sick leave or personal leave during that quarter.
$100 each quarter is awarded if a teacher does not use any sick leave or personal leave during that quarter.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — The salaries of each currently employed teacher for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school year are provided on the Salary Table. No other adjustments are to be made except for horizontal advancement based on education.
The salaries of each currently employed teacher for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school year, respectively, are provided on the Salary Table provided with and incorporated as a part of this Agreement.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — The salaries of each currently employed teacher for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school year are provided on the Salary Table. No other adjustments are to be made except for horizontal advancement based on education.
The salaries of each currently employed teacher for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school year, respectively, are provided on the Salary Table provided with and incorporated as a part of this Agreement.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Each teacher shall be granted three (3) days per death as bereavement leave for which no deduction shall be made from accumulated sick leave.
Each teacher shall be granted three (3) days per death as bereavement leave for which no deduction shall be made from accumulated sick leave.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Contract covers school years 2024-2026; teachers shall be paid bimonthly in twenty-four (24) equal installments; specific contract days not enumerated in document.
Teachers shall be paid bimonthly (7" and 21* unless the dates fall on weekend, holiday or nonwork day which will be paid prior). Salary shall be paid in twenty-four (24) equal installments.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — A teacher evaluation committee will meet annually to review the then-current teacher evaluation plan. Committee composed of equal members of Board and Association Representatives with authority to make alterations through mutual agreement.
A teacher cvaluation committee will meet annually to review the then-current teacher evaluation plan. It will be composed of equal members of Board of Education Representatives, including Administrators, and Association Representatives.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Grievance procedure contains five stages: Stage One (informal discussion with principal), Stage Two (written statement to principal), Stage Three (appeal to Superintendent), Stage Four (appeal to Board), Stage Five (binding arbitration).
Stage One through Stage Five procedures culminating in binding arbitration if not resolved at Stage Four.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — The Board of Education shall pay a total of: $980.00 of health insurance per month for 2024-2025 and for 2025-2026.
The Board of Education shall pay a total of: $980.00 of health insurance per month for 2024-2025 and for 2025-2026.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Horizontal advancement is dependent upon graduate level courses taken in each individual's teaching field and approved by the Superintendent or other courses as approved by the Superintendent.
Horizontal advancement is dependent upon graduate level courses taken in each individual's teaching field and approved by the Superintendent or other courses as approved by the Superintendent.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Where a teacher achieves horizontal educational advancement (e.g., BS+8 to BS+16, etc.) a flat Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) increase will be made to the designated salary of the teacher.
Where a teacher achieves horizontal educational advancement (e.g., BS+8 to BS+16, etc.) a flat Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) increase will be made to the designated salary of the teacher.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Each full-time teacher shall receive three (3) personal days for the transaction of business which cannot be transacted on non-school days.
Each full-time teacher shall receive three (3) personal days for the transaction of business which cannot be transacted on non-school days.
Retirement
Retirement System — Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) - referenced throughout salary and creditable compensation discussions; TRS set rate to be paid by Board.
TRS set rate. All other dollars paid to TRS will be sheltered and forwarded to TRS on behalf of the teachers.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Each full-time teacher shall be granted fifteen (15) days sick leave each year and the accumulation shall be unlimited.
Each full-time teacher shall be granted fifteen (15) days sick leave each year and the accumulation shall be unlimited. The use of sick leave shall be in accordance with Section 24-6 of the Illinois School Code.
Compensation
Step Increase — Vertical advancement for service after July 1, 1986, shall not be conditioned upon completion of further course work. Placement of newly employed teachers will be at the discretion of the Superintendent. Adjustments thereafter will apply as if the newly placed teacher was originally on the Salary Schedule.
Vertical advancement for service after July 1, 1986, shall not be conditioned upon completion of further course work. Placement of newly employed teachers or those who are not on the Salary Schedule, will be at the discretion of the Superintendent.
Other
Tuition Reimbursement Annual — Teachers who have two full years of certified consecutive contractual service are eligible for tuition reimbursement not to exceed $900.00 per calendar year for courses with grade A or B.
Teachers who have two full years of certified consecutive contractual service with the District are eligible to request tuition reimbursement not to exceed $900.00 per calendar year, for courses taken at an accredited educational institution.