Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration
The Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration under the procedures of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) which shall act as the administrator of the proceedings.
Workday
Assignment Notification — 30 days written or electronic notice of tentative assignments
All certified staff members shall be given written or electronic notice of their tentative assignments for the following school year at least thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of such school year.
Other
Assignments Scope — Certified staff shall not be assigned outside scope of teaching certificates/licenses and legal qualifications as defined by Illinois State Board of Education
Certified staff members shall not be assigned outside the scope of their teaching certificates/licenses and legal qualifications as defined by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $78,849
Appendix A 2024-2025 salary schedule, BA step 40
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $53,149
Appendix A 2024-2025 salary schedule, BA step 1
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Inferred 1% from step schedule pattern 2025-2026 to 2026-2027
Step 1 BS 2025-2026: $53,548 vs 2026-2027: $53,949 represents ~0.75% increase
Leave
Bereavement Days — 3 days for immediate family death; up to 10 days for child bereavement
In case of death in immediate family, certified staff member is entitled to be absent without loss of compensation for period of three (3) school days beyond such death. Child bereavement up to ten (10) days per Child Bereavement Leave Act.
Other
Clean Working Conditions — Board will provide clean working conditions
The Board of Education will provide clean working conditions.
Compensation
Combined Class Subbing Rate — Compensated at the rate of $1 per minute up to the cost of a full day substitute
Should it be necessary for a teacher to sub a combined class total of 20 students or more for longer than one period, such teacher shall be compensated at the rate of $1 per minute up to the cost of a full day substitute.
Workday
Common Planning Time — 7:30 a.m. - 8:05 a.m. used for common planning time
The time from 7:30 a.m. - 8:05 a.m. will be used for common planning time. Common Planning Time activities will be scheduled by the Principal and a committee.
Grievance
Complaint Investigation — Complaint must be investigated and found to have merit before disciplinary action
A complaint shall not result in disciplinary action unless it is first investigated and found to have merit. No employee shall be reprimanded or disciplined in the sight or hearing of students, employees.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 180 teacher responsibility days
The school calendar shall consist of 180 teacher responsibility days. The salary schedule shall be based on the maximum number of certified staff member responsibility days.
Retirement
Creditable Earnings Contingency — Eligible Employees may receive increases greater than 6% contingent on written agreement not to retire within four years
Notwithstanding the above, an Eligible Employee may receive increases in creditable earnings greater than six percent (6%) contingent upon and in consideration of the employee executes written agreement not to retire within four years.
Leave
Duty Free Lunch — Duty-free lunch period equal to regular student lunch period but not less than thirty minutes
Every full-time certified staff member shall be entitled to a duty-free lunch period equal to the regular student lunch period but not less than thirty minutes in length.
Workday
Early Dismissal Conferences — Students dismissed at 2:15 P.M. on day of Parent/Teacher Conferences
On the day of Parent/Teacher Conferences students will be dismissed at 2:15 p.m.
Workday
Early Dismissal Holidays — Certified staff day ends at 2:15 p.m. before Thanksgiving, Christmas, President's Day, Spring, and Easter recess periods
The certified staff member's day shall end at 2:15 p.m. on the day preceding the Thanksgiving, Christmas, President's Day, Spring, and Easter recess periods.
Workday
Early Dismissal Weather — Certified staff dismissed no later than 10 minutes after students when school dismissed early due to severe weather
When school is dismissed early due to severe weather; certified staff members shall be dismissed no later than ten (10) minutes after students have been dismissed.
Other
Equal Teaching Distribution — Equal distribution of teaching assignments including classes and study hall insofar as administration is able to do so
There shall be an equal distribution of teaching assignments including classes and study hall insofar as the administration is able to do so.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Three-year cycle for tenured certified staff members
For each tenured certified staff member who received either an 'Excellent' or 'Proficient' performance evaluation rating in his/her last performance evaluation, a minimum of two observations are required during the three-year cycle in which the current evaluation is conducted.
Workday
Extra Curricular Requirement — Certified staff members with extra-curricular assignments must remain past regular workday to perform those duties
Certified staff members who have extra-curricular assignments shall be required to remain past the regular workday to perform those duties.
Other
Extra Curricular Stipends — Paid upon completion of extra curricular duty
Staff will be paid upon the completion of their extra curricular duty. The Athletic Director and/or Principal will notify the district office when duties for the extra curricular pay position are completed/fulfilled.
Leave
Family Medical Leave Annual — Up to 12 weeks combined on rolling 12-month period
Eligible certified staff members may use unpaid family and medical leave, guaranteed by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, for up to a combined total of 12 weeks based on a 'rolling' 12-month period.
Workday
Friday Arrival Time — On Fridays, certified staff members will not be required to arrive until 8:05 a.m.
On Fridays, certified staff members will not be required to arrive until 8:05 a.m. and may leave after students have been dismissed.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: supervisor, superintendent, board, arbitration
Step A: supervisor, Step B: superintendent, Step C: board, Step D: arbitration under American Arbitration Association (AAA) procedures.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays maximum $900 per individual per month
The Board shall pay a maximum of $900 per individual per month for the cost of Board contracted health, dental and vision insurance for each certified staff member for the 2024-2025, 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years.
Workday
High School Graduation Requirement — High school certified staff required to attend 8th Grade Orientation Night and end of school year High School Graduation Ceremony
High school certified staff members shall also be required to attend 8th Grade Orientation Night and the end of school year High School Graduation Ceremony. Upon unusual circumstances, the Superintendent shall waive presence if approved.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Seven and three-quarters consecutive hours
Certified staff members shall not be required to work more than seven and three-quarters (7 3/4) consecutive hours except for Back to School Night, scheduled parent/teacher conferences, and emergency situations.
Compensation
Internal Subbing Rate — Teachers paid $1 per minute for relinquishing plan time or in emergency circumstances
In the event no teacher voluntarily accepts this work, the Administration will assign a teacher, and pay him/her at the rate of $1 per minute.
Other
Labor Management Meetings — At least quarterly meetings
The Association and Board recognize the importance of communications in maintaining good relations and agree to meet at least quarterly for the purpose of discussing problems or concerns.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $83,649
Appendix A 2024-2025 salary schedule, MS or BS32 step 40
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $57,949
Appendix A 2024-2025 salary schedule, MS or BS32 step 1
Other
New Student Notification — Minimum 24 hours written notice before newly enrolled student placed in certified staff member's classroom
When creating schedules for newly enrolled students, certified staff members will, when feasible, be provided a minimum of 24 hours of written (electronic) notice before the student is placed in their classroom.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — $5,847 - Football Head Coach (1-3 experience) 2024-2025
High School Coaching: Football Head Coach 1-3 years $5,847 (FY 24/25)
Other
Office File Review Rights — Certified staff may review personnel file contents with 48 hours written notice during business hours at time/place designated by Superintendent
Each certified staff member shall have the right to review the contents of his/her own file during the regular business hours and with at least forty-eight (48) hours prior written notice. Review shall be at time, place, and method designated by the Superintendent.
Other
Parent Conference Notice — At least 24 hours written notice required before parent/student/teacher conference during regular teaching assignment
If a parent/student/teacher conference is scheduled during a certified staff member's regularly scheduled teaching assignment, the certified staff member shall be given at least twenty-four (24) hour notice.
Other
Pay Frequency — Twice monthly on 15th and 30th
Certified staff members will receive their pay over a twelve (12) month period. Certified staff members shall receive their pay twice a month on the 15th and 30th day of the month.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 3 personal leave days per year
Certified staff members shall be credited with three (3) personal leave days, per year, if the following procedure is followed by the certified staff member.
Leave
Preparation Time — At least thirty consecutive minutes of preparation time each regular student attendance day
Certified staff members shall normally receive at least thirty (30) consecutive minutes of preparation time each on regular student attendance days, but no more than one regular instructional period in length.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board shall pay TRS equal to, but not to exceed 10.5%
In addition to the salary set forth, the Board shall pay TRS equal to, but not to exceed 10.5%.
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Additional eligibility for this incentive requires that the certified staff member be eligible to retire under the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) and receive an immediate retirement benefit.
Rif
Rif Grouping Rules — Four groups based on tenure and evaluation ratings
Group 1: Non-tenured and not received evaluation or employed one year or less or part-time. Group 2: NI or U on last two evaluations. Group 3: At least P on both last two evaluations. Group 4: E on last two evaluations or E in two of last three with other being P.
Grievance
Right Of Representation — Certified staff member entitled to have representative present at disciplinary conference with Principal, Superintendent, or Board when disciplinary action contemplated or being taken
A certified staff member shall be entitled to have a representative present at a conference with the Principal, the Superintendent, or the Board when disciplinary action is contemplated, as well as when disciplinary action is being taken.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — 9 salary lanes: BS, BS+8, BS+16, BS+24, MS or BS32, MS+8, MS+16, MS+24, MS32/2M A/PhD
Appendix A 2024-2025 salary schedule includes columns for BS, BS+8, BS+16, BS+24, MS or BS32, MS+8, MS+16, MS+24, MS32/2M A/PhD
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Multiple steps referenced in salary schedules
The salary schedules shall be as set forth in Appendices A, B and C, which are attached to and incorporated into the Agreement.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Certified staff hired after first quarter prorated based on hire date
Certified staff members hired after the first quarter of the school year will have their sick days prorated based on their date of hire.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — 370 days maximum accumulation
Certified staff members shall be entitled to thirteen (13) days sick leave per year. Unused sick leave shall accumulate to 370 days.
Compensation
Step Increase — 6.0% annual increase in creditable earnings
Effective the next school year following receipt of the notification of retirement, the certified staff member will leave the salary schedule and extra duty pay schedule and receive a 6.0% annual increase in creditable earnings each year, for a maximum of two years, until retirement.
Compensation
Summer Work Hourly Rate — $30 per hour
SUMMER WORK/AFTER CONTRACTUAL HOURS (see section 8.8 for details) Hourly rate: 2024-2027 $30
Retirement
Trs Creditable Earnings Cap — Maximum creditable earnings increase of 6.0% per school year or less
Any TRS creditable compensation and/or benefit increases shall not exceed the maximum amount which results in a certified staff member's retirement annuity being fully funded by TRS, without Board liability. Earnings shall not increase more than 6.0% per school year to next.
Retirement
Trs Tier — Tier 1 certified staff member
The current TRS rules and regulations provide that a Tier 1 certified staff member is eligible to retire and receive a retirement annuity if the following years of service and age criteria are met.
Workday
Vacancy Notice Posting — 5 working days deadline for position application after posting
The notice shall specify the deadline date for application for the position. The deadline date shall be no sooner than 5 working days following the posting of the notice in the lounge.
Other
Years Of Service Consolidation — Years of service shall be counted in the St. Anne Unified School District along with the two school districts that consolidated to create the unified school district.
In any instance wherein years of service are used to determine any benefit or privilege, the years of service shall be counted in the St. Anne Unified School District along with the two school districts that consolidated to create the unified school district.