Other
Agreement Term — Agreement effective August 1, 2010 through July 31, 2011
This agreement shall be effective August 1, 2010 and shall continue in effect until July 31, 2011. This agreement is signed this 26th day of July, 2010.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available at Stage Five
Stage Five – Arbitration: If the grievant is not satisfied with the disposition on the grievance at stage four or the time limits expire without the issuance of the Board's written reply, the association may submit the grievance for final and binding arbitration.
Other
Article 2 10 Agenda Process — Agenda items must be brought through appropriate administrative channels before being put on the agenda, with appropriate documentation
Agenda items brought to the quarterly meetings must be brought through Appropriate administrative channels BEFORE they can be put on the agenda. In addition, appropriate documentation must be brought to the meeting.
Other
Article 2 10 Attendance Restriction — No restrictions on number of teachers that may attend the meeting
There are not restrictions on the number of teachers that may attend the meeting.
Other
Article 2 10 Board Attendance — Up to three board members may attend the meeting
Up to three board members may attend this meeting.
Other
Article 2 10 Meeting Date Change — SRVTA president and superintendent may mutually agree to change the meeting date due to unforeseen circumstances
The SRVTA president and the superintendent may mutually agree to change the meeting date due to unforeseen circumstances.
Other
Article 2 10 Srta Team Members — At least three members of SRVTA negotiating team should be at each meeting
At least three members of the SRVTA negotiating team should be at each meeting.
Other
Assignment Notice Advance — Teachers with change in teaching assignment must receive written notice or assignments no later than 30 days before start of next year
All teachers who have a change in teaching assignment shall be given written notice or assignments no later than 30 days before the start of the next year, provided there is no change in personnel.
Leave
Association Leave — Association representatives absent for Association business
During the school year, representatives of the Association may be absent for an aggregate of not to exceed six (6) school days for the purpose of attending any meetings pertaining to Association business.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA degree, 16 years experience (2020-2021 salary schedule)
New Teachers' Placement Salary Schedule for 2020-2021: BS 16 years = 47479
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BS starting salary for 2023-2024
New Teachers' Placement Salary Schedule for 2023-2024: BS 40842
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 5% increase based upon 2022-2023 salary rates
All current certified employees, covered under this agreement, will receive a 5% increase based upon their 2022-2023 salary rates.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4.5% increase based upon 2023-2024 salary rates
All current certified employees, covered under this agreement, will receive a 4.5% increase based upon their 2023-2024 salary rates.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4.5% increase based upon 2024-2025 salary rates
All current certified employees, covered under this agreement, will receive a 4.5% increase based upon their 2024-2025 salary rates.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Sick leave covers death in immediate family or household, including extended family members
Sick leave shall be interpreted to mean personal illness or serious illness or death in the immediate family or household. The immediate family consists of the employee and his or her spouse, or household. The immediate family shall include: parents, spouses, brothers, sisters, parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, children, grandparents, grandchildren, legal guardians, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and first cousins.
Other
Changes Of Duties Notice — Written notice of changes in teaching assignment 30 days before start of next year
All teachers who have a change in teaching assignment shall be given written notice or assignments no later than 30 days before the start of the next year, provided there is no change in personnel.
Compensation
Compensation Duty — Teachers performing district-mandated duties beyond school day paid at $25/hour
Teachers performing district mandated duties beyond the scope of the school day (currently 7:50 a.m. – 3:25 p.m.), as defined by section 9.2, shall be paid at a rate of $25.00 an hour.
Other
Compensation Mandated Meetings — $20 per hour compensation for mandated after-school meetings not exceeding 1 per month or 1 hour
Teachers shall not be compensated for after school faculty meetings not to exceed one meeting per month or one hour per meeting.
Other
Contract Copies Distribution Timeline — Board must prepare and deliver sufficient copies of agreement to Association within 30 calendar days of ratification
Within thirty (30) calendar days of ratification of the agreement, the Board shall have sufficient copies of the agreement prepared and delivered to the Association for distribution to each teacher in the District.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 176 regular work days plus 4 institute days and 5 emergency days
4.1 School Calendar: The Board shall establish a school calendar, which does not exceed one hundred eighty five (185) school days. The calendar shall contain no more than 176 regular work days, four institute days and five emergency days.
Other
Contract Term — August 1, 2011 to July 31, 2013
This agreement shall be effective August 1, 2011 and shall continue in effect until July 31, 2013.
Other
Copying Costs — School district reimbursed for consumable materials at 2.5 cents per copy for first 500 copies and 25 cents per copy thereafter
2.3: The school district will be reimbursed for consumable materials. Copies will cost 2.5 cents per copy for the first 500 copies and 25 cents per copy for copies thereafter.
Compensation
Credit Hour Reimbursement — reimbursement for credit hours earned in teaching area
The Board shall reimburse the teacher for credit hours earned in his/her teaching area in the amount of $125/hr. provided the course work is for only graduate level credit at a State of Illinois onsite or online accredited postsecondary facility.
Compensation
Credit Hours Reimbursement — Board reimburses graduate tuition per hour at Western Illinois University fall semester rate for graduate-level credit; superintendent approval required for undergraduate; repayment if employee leaves within 2 years
The Board shall reimburse the teacher for credit hours earned in his/her teaching area in the amount of the rate of graduate tuition per hour as established by Western Illinois University in the fall semester each year provided the course work is for only graduate level credit.
Insurance
Dependent Care Health Payment — Board adds $2200 plus TRS payment ($229), total $2429 to salary in lieu of 27.5% dependent care coverage
In lieu of the 27.5% payment of dependent care health coverage, the Board agrees to add $2200 plus TRS payment ($229.00), a total of $2429.00 to the salary schedule for every full time certified employee.
Other
Disability Accommodation — District and Association comply with ADA; disabled employees have right to Association representation in accommodation discussions
Both parties have a legal obligation to consider reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled employees pursuant to the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). A bargaining unit member seeking an accommodation has the right to be represented by the Association.
Other
Disabled Employees Accommodation — District and Association agree to consider reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled employees per Americans with Disabilities Act
The District and the Association mutually agree that: Both parties have a legal obligation to consider reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled employees pursuant to the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
Other
Distance Learning Prohibition — Board will not use distance learning, online classes, or academic co-op to permanently replace tenured employees during agreement term
During the term of the agreement, the Board will not use distance learning, online classes, or academic co-op for the purpose of hiring outside services to permanently replace the tenured employees of the bargaining unit.
Other
Dues Deduction — Association dues deducted in equal amounts from first pay check in September through second pay check in May
2.7 Dues Deductions: Association members may have dues deducted in equal amounts beginning with the first pay check in September through the second pay check in May.
Other
Dues Deductions — Dues deducted in equal amounts September through May; withheld dues paid to Association by first day of next month
Association members may have dues deducted in equal amounts beginning with the first pay check in September through the second pay check in May. Those dues withheld during a month will be paid to the Association by the first day of the next month.
Other
Duties Change Notice — Teachers given written notice 30 days before start of next year for changes in teaching assignment
All teachers who have a change in teaching assignment shall be given written notice or assignments no later than 30 days before the start of the next year, provided there is no change in personnel.
Other
Duty Free Planning Period — elementary teachers provided 300 minutes planning time per week
A duty free planning period will be provided to all staff. Each elementary teacher shall be provided with equal planning time of 300 minutes per week.
Other
Duty Free Planning Period Elementary — equal planning time of 300 minutes per week
Each elementary teacher shall be provided with equal planning time of 300 minutes per week.
Workday
Duty Free Planning Periods — Elementary teachers provided with equal planning time of 300 minutes per week
4.3 Duty Free Planning Periods: b. Each elementary teacher shall be provided with equal planning time of 300 minutes per week.
Workday
Duty Free Planning Periods Elementary — Elementary teachers provided with 300 minutes per week duty-free planning time
Each elementary teacher shall be provided with equal planning time of 300 minutes per week.
Other
Early Childhood Education Class Size Teacher Only — Early Childhood Education class size limit with teacher only
Early Childhood Education [class size limit with teacher only]: 5
Other
Early Childhood Education Class Size With Paraprofessional — Early Childhood Education class size limit with teacher and classroom paraprofessional
Early Childhood Education [class size limit with teacher and a classroom paraprofessional]: 10
Compensation
Educational Duty Stipend — teachers performing mandated duties beyond school day paid at $21.00 per hour
Teachers performing district mandated duties beyond the scope of the school day (currently 7:50 a.m. – 3:25 p.m.), as defined by section 9.2, shall be paid at a rate of $21.00 an hour.
Other
Educational Duty Stipend Rate — Mentor: qualified, trained mentors paid at hourly educational stipend rate
EDUCATIONAL DUTY STIPEND RATE* 20 PER HOUR. *MENTOR: QUALIFIED, TRAINED MENTORS WILL BE SELECTED AND PAID AT THE HOURLY EDUCATIONAL STIPEND RATE, $20.00.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Dues deduction from September through May in equal installments
Association members may have dues deducted in equal amounts beginning with the first pay check in September through the second pay check in May.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Formal evaluations with specific timeframes: non-tenure from October 1 to March 1; tenured from October 1 to May 1
Formal Observation: Non-tenure – formal observations shall not be conducted prior to October 1st and no later than March 1st. Tenured – formal observations shall not be given prior to October 1st and no later than May 1st unless waived by the teacher.
Other
Fair Share Agreement — Fair share fee required; equivalent to amount of dues uniformly required of Association members
Each bargaining unit member as a condition of his/her employment shall join the Association or pay a fair share fee equivalent to the amount of dues uniformly required of members of Association, including local, state and national dues.
Other
Fair Share Fee Required — Each bargaining unit member must join Association or pay fair share fee within 30 days of employment
Each bargaining unit member as a condition of his/her employment, on or before thirty (30) days from the date of commencement of duties or the effective date of this Agreement, whichever is later, shall join the Association or pay a fair share fee.
Other
Fair Share Religious Exemption — Fair share fee obligation exempted for employees with bonafide religious tenets; fees paid to non-religious charitable organization
The obligation to pay a fair share fee will not apply to any Employee who, on the basis of a bonafide religious tenet or teaching of a church or religious body of which such Employee is a member or a belief sincerely held with the strength of traditional religious views, objects to the payment.
Insurance
Flexible Spending Plan — Certificated employees may choose to participate in flexible spending plan for health insurance premiums
Certificated employees may choose to participate in a flexible spending plan for health insurance premiums provided by the school district.
Evaluation
Formal Observation Non Tenure Window — Non-tenure: October 1st to March 1st; Tenured: October 1st to May 1st (unless waived)
Non-tenure – formal observations shall not be conducted prior to October 1st and no later than March 1st. Tenured – formal observations shall not be given prior to October 1st and no later than May 1st unless waived by the teacher.
Compensation
Full Experience Credit — Full credit for previous teaching experience in other public school systems
A teacher hired into this unit shall receive full credit for previous teaching experience in other public school systems up to the maximum allowed on the schedule.
Other
General Supervisory Rate — General supervisory duties
GENERAL SUPERVISORY 20 PER HOUR
Other
Grievance No Reprisal — No reprisal shall be taken by the Board or Administration against any teacher because of participation in a grievance
3.10 No reprisal shall be taken by the Board or the Administration against any teacher, because of the teacher's participation in a grievance.
Other
Grievance Representation — Association grievance representative may accompany or assist grievant at any stage
The Board acknowledges the right of the Association's grievance representative to participate in the processing of a grievance at any level, and no teacher shall be required to discuss any grievance if the Association's representative is not present.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Stage One (Informal), Stage Two (Principal), Stage Three (Superintendent), Stage Four (School Board), Stage Five (Arbitration)
3.3 Procedure: a. Stage One – Informal Step; b. Stage Two – Principal; c. Stage Three – Superintendent; d. Stage Four – School Board; e. Stage Five – Arbitration
Other
Grievance Withdrawal — A grievance may be withdrawn at any level without establishing precedent
3.13 A grievance may be withdrawn at any level without establishing precedent.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Addition to salary schedule in lieu of dependent care coverage
In lieu of the 27.5% payment of dependent care health coverage, the Board agrees to add $2200 plus TRS payment ($229.00), a total of $2429.00 to the salary schedule.
Insurance
Health Insurance Committee — Board and Association form joint committee (≤3 members each) to review health insurance alternatives annually
The Board and the Association will form the Committee comprised of not more than three members each. The Committee will be jointly chaired by a representative from each of the Board and the Association.
Insurance
Health Insurance Employer Contribution — Board pays 100% of monthly premium for employee insurance
The Board agrees to pay 100% of the monthly premium for employee insurance. The Board and Association shall agree upon the specifications and carrier. The Western Area School Health Benefit Plan shall remain in force for the duration of this agreement.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board agrees to pay 100% of the monthly premium for employee insurance; Western Area School Health Benefit Plan remains in force
The Board shall make available for each full time certified employee life, health, and major medical insurance. The Board agrees to pay 100% of the monthly premium for employee insurance. The Western Area School Health Benefit Plan shall remain in force for the duration of this agreement.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — District contributes $500 annually to each full-time certified employee's flexible spending account
Certificated employees may choose to participate in a flexible spending plan for qualified health expenses. The district shall contribute $500 annually to each full-time certified employee's flexible spending account.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Management action requires teacher presence before 7:50 AM or after 3:25 PM only by emergency or special events
Negotiations will not be re-opened on the effect of any permissible management action during the life of this agreement, unless management action requires a teacher to be present before 7:50 AM or after 3:25 PM on a normal student attendance day.
Other
Jury Duty — Employees on jury duty or subpoenaed for court during work hours receive full salary and fringe benefits; must remit jury payments minus non-duty days, mileage, meal, parking
Any employee serving on a jury or any employee who is subpoenaed to appear in court on a matter in which said employee is not a party or party of interest, during his/her scheduled work hours shall receive his/her full salary and fringe benefits.
Other
Jury Duty Full Salary — Employee receives full salary and fringe benefits for jury duty
Any employee serving on a jury shall receive his/her full salary and fringe benefits for the time served on the jury or subpoena to appear in court.