Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration under Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). Arbitrator's decision is binding on all parties.
The Union may submit the grievance to binding arbitration under the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The arbitrator's decision shall be binding on all parties.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $74,390 (2024-2025 Base B Step BB)
Step BB, Base B: 74,390 for 2024-2025 salary schedule.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Step A, Column B
2024-2025 Salary Schedule Step A: 41500 (B column, base salary)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 3.00% raise on previous year's salary
Any staff member who has fallen off the salary schedule for the 2024-2025 school year will receive a 3.00% raise on their previous year's salary.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2025-2026 salary increase for on-schedule teachers
For the 2025-2026 school year, teachers on schedule shall receive a 3.0% increase on their previous year's salary plus a STEP movement. Teachers off the schedule shall receive a 3.25% increase.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 2026-2027 salary increase for on-schedule teachers
For the 2026-2027 school year, teachers on schedule shall receive a 3.0% increase on their previous year's salary plus a STEP movement. Teachers off the schedule shall receive a 3.25% increase.
Leave
Bereavement Days — 24 hours of paid bereavement leave per year
Employees shall receive up to a total of 24 hours of paid Bereavement Leave per year. The leave may be used for the death of a Covered Family Member.
Other
Breaks Per Workday — Breaks (15 minutes each)
Breaks (15 minutes): 2 per normal workday
Other
Compensation Payment Form — Pay stubs in printed form, mailed or picked up in office
All employees covered by this agreement shall receive pay stubs in printed form, can be mailed or employee may pick up in office, Employee choice.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Maximum workday hours when students are in attendance
A licensed employee's workday shall be no longer than seven hours and fifty minutes on days when students are in attendance. All duties shall fall within the contracted work hours.
Other
Discipline Notice Removal Years — Years after which disciplinary notices are removed from file
Any disciplinary (oral or written) notices in the employees file shall be removed or considered moot if no further disciplinary action is taken within five (5) calendar years of the date of notice.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Board contribution established at .58%
In the event any law or regulation is passed that causes the Board's own contribution (currently established at .58%) to increase, then the Board shall be entitled to reopen this agreement midterm.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Evaluations conducted per District plan; evaluation rating not subject to grievance per Article IV
Evaluations of certified employees will be conducted according to the District plan. However, by referencing the District evaluation plan shall not cause the evaluative rating to be subject to Article IV - Grievance Procedure.
Other
Federation Bulletin Board — Federation may maintain a bulletin board in each school building at location agreed by Principal and Federation President
The Board agrees that the Federation may maintain a bulletin board in each school building at a location agreed upon by the Principal and Federation President for posting notices of activities and other matters relating to the Federation's business
Grievance
Grievance Filing Deadline — Days to file grievance from occurrence of event
A grievance must be filed within ten (10) days from the date of the occurrence of the event which created the grievance.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — four-step grievance procedure: Principal, Superintendent, Board, Arbitration
Any employee having a grievance shall first discuss such grievance with his building Principal. If the discussion does not resolve the grievance, such employee shall have the right to lodge a written grievance. Unresolved grievances proceed to Superintendent then Board then to arbitration
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Annual out-of-pocket deductible maximum for family
Employee + Child(ren): $600.00 per member to a maximum of $1,500.00 total. Family: $1,500.00
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Single premium for Hospital and Medical-Surgical insurance equal to premium paid for bargaining unit teachers
For the duration of this Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Staunton School District #6 shall pay a single premium for Hospital and Medical-Surgical insurance for all full-time employees equal to the premium paid for bargaining unit teachers employed by the School District.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Elementary teachers student-free plan period
Elementary teachers shall receive one (1) uninterrupted, student-free plan period equal to a thirty-five (35) minute specials period and one (1) uninterrupted, student-free plan period equal to a fifteen (15) minute recess period.
Workday
Job Posting Days Prior — Minimum days to post new positions prior to filling
Any positions or jobs created during the term of this Agreement shall be posted for a minimum of five (5) days prior.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — Step BB, Column M
2024-2025 Salary Schedule Step BB: 78390 (M column, highest step)
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $45,500 (2024-2025 Base M Step A)
Step A, Base M: 45,500 for 2024-2025 salary schedule.
Other
Maintenance Technician Stipend — Maintenance Technician receives $2.00 per hour stipend for all hours worked
The Maintenance Technician shall receive a $2.00 per hour stipend for all hours worked during the term of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Other
No Strike Clause — employees shall not participate in a strike in whole or in part
During the term of this Agreement, employees shall not participate in a strike in whole or in part. Strike means an employee's refusal in concerted action with others to report for duty, or his or her willful absence
Workday
Normal Work Day Hours — Normal Work Day
Normal Work Day (Article V): 8 hours
Workday
Normal Work Week Hours — Normal Work Week (Monday through Friday)
Normal Work Week (Article V): 40 hours (Normally Monday through Friday)
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Dean of Students per period
Sr. High School Dean of Students, Elementary and/or Jr. High School Dean of Students: $1,350 per period
Other
Overtime After Regular Shift Min — Minimum overtime hours after regular work shift
Overtime after a regular work shift shall be no less than one-half hour.
Other
Overtime Break Within 4hrs — Break allowance within 4 hours of overtime
Any employee on overtime shall be entitled to a paid fifteen (15) minute break within four (4) hours of overtime worked.
Other
Overtime Definition — Overtime threshold
Overtime shall be time worked in excess of forty (40) hours per week.
Other
Overtime Holiday Pay Rate — Double time pay for overtime on paid holiday
If an employee is called in to work overtime on a paid holiday, the employee shall be paid double time their normal rate of pay for eight (8) hours or ten (10) hours depending on their current work schedule.
Other
Overtime Lunch Over 4hrs — Lunch period allowance for overtime exceeding 4 hours
If the overtime exceeds four (4) hours, the employee shall be entitled to a paid, duty-free lunch period of thirty (30) minutes in length.
Compensation
Overtime Multiplier — Overtime pay rate multiplier
Overtime shall be paid at one and a half (1½) times the employee's regular hourly rate of pay unless otherwise specified by this Agreement.
Other
Overtime Non Consecutive Min — Minimum paid overtime hours not immediately following regular shift
Overtime performed at a time not immediately following a regular work shift shall be no less than two (2) hours in paid length (except building checks.)
Leave
Paid Vacation 10yr Service — Vacation for more than ten years of service
More than ten (10) years: 120 hours awarded
Leave
Paid Vacation 15yr Service — Vacation for more than fifteen years of service
More than fifteen (15) years: 160 hours awarded
Leave
Paid Vacation 1yr Service — Vacation for more than one year of service
More than one (1) year: 80 hours awarded
Leave
Paid Vacation Accrual 12mo — Vacation at 12-month anniversary
At the employee's 12 mo. Anniversary date, he/she shall receive an additional 40 hours.
Leave
Paid Vacation Accrual 6mo — Vacation at 6-month anniversary
At the employee's 6 mo. Anniversary date, he/she shall be awarded 40 hour.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Duty-free lunch period minimum
During each workday, a licensed employee shall be entitled to a duty-free lunch period of no less than thirty (30) consecutive minutes.
Other
Personnel File Copies Deadline — Hours to provide file copies to employee
Every employee shall have the right to be furnished within twenty-four (24) hours a reasonable number of copies of any or all file material.
Other
Personnel File Material Insertion Deadline — Days to insert material into official Board file
Any material to be placed in the official Board file shall be inserted in timely fashion, but not to exceed twenty (20) calendar days from the date of Board or Administration approval of the material to be inserted.
Other
Probationary Period Months — Probationary Period
Probationary Period (Article XI): 12 months
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Retirement enhancement incentive for 4 years prior to retirement
4 years prior to retirement: 4.5% for each year. 3 years prior to retirement: 5.0% for each year. 1 or 2 years prior to retirement: 5.5% for each year.
Retirement
Retirement System — Teachers' Retirement System of Illinois (TRS)
Salary will be determined by training and experience as of September 1 of the year taught. Placement on the salary schedule shall be determined based on creditable years of service with the Teachers' Retirement System of Illinois.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Lay-offs or decreases made in reverse order of Seniority with the least senior employee being laid off first
Lay-offs or decreases in the number of full-time employees covered by this Agreement shall be made in reverse order of Seniority with the least senior employee being laid off first.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Four lanes: B, M, M+32, M+64
Salary schedule columns: B (Bachelor's), M (Master's), M+32 (Master's plus 32 hours), M+64 (Master's plus 64 hours)
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Steps A through BB (28 total steps)
Salary schedule includes steps A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, AA, BB
Workday
Shift Change Notice Weeks — Shift change notification requirement
Shift changes shall require a two (2) week notification except in case of emergency.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Disciplinary suspensions may reduce seniority
Seniority may be adjusted by disciplinary suspensions without pay and non-FMLA unpaid leaves of absences totaling more than sixty (60) workdays in a school year.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — 1,920 hours maximum accumulation of sick leave
Sick leave not used in the year of service for which it was granted shall accumulate to 1,920 hours days.
Compensation
Step Increase — STEP movement provided annually on salary schedule
For the 2025-2026 school year, teachers on schedule shall receive a 3.0% increase on their previous year's salary plus a STEP movement.
Other
Summer Work Days Allowed — Summer work days allowed (4 ten-hour days or equivalent)
Custodians shall be allowed to work four (4) ten (10) hour days.
Other
Union Business Leave — maximum of five (5) days total for school year for union business or union conferences
The Federation shall have a maximum of five (5) days total for the school year to send representatives to tend to union business or to attend union conferences at the national or state level
Other
Union Meeting Rights — Federation may use school buildings for meetings outside teacher workday provided no interference with school operations
Meetings of the Federation shall not be held during the school day. The Board agrees that the Federation and its representatives shall have the right to use school buildings for meetings and to transact official Federation business on school property outside the teacher workday
Leave
Vacation Carryover Allowed — Vacation carryover from following year
employees may borrow up to 40 hours from the following contract year.
Leave
Vacation Min Request Hours — Minimum vacation request hours
Employees cannot request fewer than four (4) hours of vacation leave to be taken at any one time.
Leave
Vacation Payout On Termination — Days to receive unused vacation payout
employee shall receive immediately that portion of unused vacation within thirty (30) days of the effective date of the severance.