Compensation
After Hours Rate — After Hours Rate for approved work
Any approved work hours outside of the contractual work day, including but not limited to District, school, or committee work or activities not otherwise listed, shall be paid at the After Hours Rate of forty-four dollars ($44.00) per hour.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the parties
The decision of the Arbitrator shall be rendered to the Board, to the grievant or his/her representative, and to the Union, and shall be final and binding upon the parties.
Compensation
Assistant Coach Stipend 2026 27 — Assistant Coach stipend for 2026-27
Assistant Coach 2026-27: $3,525
Compensation
Assistant Coach Stipend 2027 28 — Assistant Coach stipend for 2027-28
Assistant Coach 2027-28: $3,600
Compensation
Assistant Coach Stipend 2028 29 — Assistant Coach stipend for 2028-29
Assistant Coach 2028-29: $3,675
Compensation
Assistant Coach Stipend 2029 30 — Assistant Coach stipend for 2029-30
Assistant Coach 2029-30: $3,750
Compensation
Assistant Coach Stipend 2030 31 — Assistant Coach stipend for 2030-31
Assistant Coach 2030-31: $3,825
Other
Assistant Coach Stipend Yr1 — Assistant Coach stipend for 2023-2024 school year
The stipend paid to coaches for coaching a sport for the entire sport season shall be: Assistant Coach 2023-2024: $3,260
Other
Assistant Coach Stipend Yr2 — Assistant Coach stipend for 2024-2025 school year
The stipend paid to coaches for coaching a sport for the entire sport season shall be: Assistant Coach 2024-2025: $3,360
Other
Assistant Coach Stipend Yr3 — Assistant Coach stipend for 2025-2026 school year
The stipend paid to coaches for coaching a sport for the entire sport season shall be: Assistant Coach 2025-2026: $3,450
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $68,630
2028-2029: BA Step 11 salary is $68,630. New Hire Salary Chart 2028-2029.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $59,136
2028-2029: BA Step 1 salary is $59,136. New Hire Salary Chart 2028-2029.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 4.25% increase for 2026-2027
Bargaining unit members shall receive a flat percentage increase from their prior year's salary as indicated in the chart below. SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027 INCREASE 4.25%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4.25% increase for 2027-2028
SCHOOL YEAR 2027-2028 INCREASE 4.25%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4.0% increase for 2028-2029
SCHOOL YEAR 2028-2029 INCREASE 4.0%
Leave
Battery Personal Injury Leave — Teacher absent from school due to personal injury caused by battery receives full salary for duration of absence without charging to sick leave; worker's compensation received by teacher turned over to District
Whenever a teacher is absent from school as a result of personal injury caused by battery arising out of, and in the course of his/her employment, he/she shall be paid his/her full salary for the period of such absence for the duration of the school year in which the battery occurred, without having such absence charged to annual sick leave or accumulated sick leave.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Three (3) days of paid bereavement leave per school year for death of immediate family or household member
Three (3) days of paid bereavement leave per school year shall be provided for death of a member of the 'immediate family' or household.
Other
Classroom Assignment Notice — Teachers notified in writing of tentative assignment within 30 days before end of current school year; changes communicated as soon as possible
Within thirty (30) days before the end of the current school year, all teachers shall be notified in writing of their tentative assignment for the following school year if the assignment differs from the teacher's current assignment.
Grievance
Complaint Response Time — Teacher may attach written response to complaint in personnel file within 30 business days after conference
If after the conference the written complaint is placed in the teacher's personnel file, the teacher may, within thirty (30) business days after such conference, attach a response to the complaint.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 180 work days
Teacher work year will be based on one hundred eighty (180) work days occurring during the Board-approved school calendar. Work days include student attendance days, e-learning days, four (4) institute days and parent-teacher conferences.
Other
Contract Duration — Agreement duration: July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031
This Agreement shall be effective on the 1st day of July, 2026 and until the 30th day of June, 2031, and shall be renewed automatically from year to year thereafter unless either party shall notify the other in writing.
Other
Definitions Will Shall — 'Will' and 'shall' are used interchangeably; both create obligations regardless of which word is used
The words "will" and "shall" are used interchangeably throughout this agreement. The Board and Union agree that there is no distinction in the meaning of "will" and "shall" and that whichever of the two words is used, the intent of the parties is to create an obligation to carry forward the provisions created.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental insurance available at teacher's request. Board pays full cost of individual coverage.
Board shall make available dental insurance, individual or family coverage, at teacher's request. Board shall pay full cost of individual coverage, either in-network or out-of-network.
Leave
Discipline Written Warning Expiration — Written or oral warnings four calendar years or older shall not be used as basis for future discipline
Written or oral warnings which are four (4) calendar years or older shall not be used as the basis for future discipline.
Other
Distribution Of Agreement — District shall print copies of Agreement for all bargaining unit employees; one copy per employee at start of school year or after ratification; email notification of availability on District website
The District shall print enough copies of the Agreement booklet for all bargaining unit employees to receive one copy of the Agreement during the life of the Agreement. The Agreement booklet shall be distributed to the faculty by the Union at the beginning of the school year or after ratification of the Agreement, whichever first occurs in a school year.
Compensation
Double Class Compensation — Full double class remuneration at $33.00 per hour; half rate if responsibility shared
Where faculty members are asked to substitute or assume a full 'Double Class' situation they shall be remunerated at the rate of thirty-three dollars ($33.00) per hour. If the responsibility of the full extra class is shared (each teacher taking half the students in addition to their own) each will be remunerated at half the full rate.
Workday
Duty Free Lunch Minutes — Duty-free lunch period equal to regular lunch period, minimum 30 minutes
All teachers will receive a duty-free lunch period equal to the regular lunch period, but in no event shorter than required by the Illinois School Code. No teacher shall be required to remain in the building during his/her lunch period.
Rif
Emergency Transfer Release Days — Emergency transfer provides 2 days release time to complete move; third day may be granted at Superintendent discretion
In the event the emergency transfer occurs during the school year, release time consisting of (2) days shall be provided for the teacher to complete the move. At the Superintendent's discretion, a third day may be granted.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Teacher share 15% for SSBC Plan HMO Blue Advantage 2026-2031; Teacher share 7.5%-12% for SSBC High Deductible Plan (PPO HSA)
SSBC PLAN HMO Blue Advantage: Board Share 85%, Teacher Share 15% calendar years 2026-2031. SSBC High Deductible Plan: Board Share 92.5%-88%, Teacher Share 7.5%-12%.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Pre-observation conference must precede each formal evaluation at least two (2) school days before formal observation
A pre-observation conference must precede each formal evaluation. This conference will occur at least two (2) school days before the formal observation. During this conference, the evaluator and the teacher will discuss the lesson plan and any areas on which the evaluator should focus during the observation.
Evaluation
Evaluation Steps — Formal observations minimum 45 minutes; Pre-observation conference at least 2 school days before; Post-observation conference within 10 school days
Formal observation will involve observation of a teacher for minimum 45 minutes. Pre-observation conference must precede each formal evaluation at least 2 school days. Post-observation within 10 school days after formal observation.
Compensation
Extra Class Supervision Compensation — Elementary and middle school teachers required to teach or supervise extra classes receive $33.00 per missed preparation period
In elementary and middle schools where teachers are required to teach or supervise extra classes, they shall receive thirty-three dollars ($33.00) per missed preparation period.
Other
Field Trip Pay Rate — Field trip pay at rate of forty-two dollars per hour, not to exceed one hundred forty dollars per day
A teacher shall be reimbursed for field trips occurring before or extending beyond the contractual work day or occurring on a weekend at the rate of forty-two dollars ($42) per hour, not to exceed one hundred forty dollars ($140) per day.
Compensation
Field Trip Reimbursement Rate — Field trip compensation rate
A teacher shall be reimbursed for field trips occurring before or extending beyond the contractual work day or occurring on a weekend at the rate of forty-four dollars ($44.00) per hour, not to exceed one hundred forty dollars ($140) per day.
Other
Foia Notification — Union President notified via District email before District responds to FOIA requests for teacher home address, personal phone, personal email, or Union membership status
The Union President shall be notified via District e-mail prior to the District's response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request that asks for the following information about any teacher(s): home address, personal phone number, personal e-mail address, or a list of employees in the bargaining unit or their Union member status.
Insurance
Fsa Availability — Flexible Spending Account available for pretax medical/dental premiums and dependent care expenses; Limited FSA for high deductible health plan
The Board shall make available a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) in accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 125 which will allow pretax payment of medical/dental premiums, pretax payments of qualified medical and dental expenses that are not reimbursed by insurance, and pretax payments of qualified dependent care expenses.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-stage formal grievance procedure: Stage 1 (Principal), Stage 2 (Superintendent), Stage 3 (Board), Stage 4 (Arbitration)
Formal grievance procedures consist of: First Stage with Principal; Second Stage with Superintendent; Third Stage with Board; Fourth Stage with impartial arbitration.
Compensation
Head Coach Stipend 2026 27 — Head Coach stipend for 2026-27
Head Coach 2026-27: $4,700
Compensation
Head Coach Stipend 2027 28 — Head Coach stipend for 2027-28
Head Coach 2027-28: $4,800
Compensation
Head Coach Stipend 2028 29 — Head Coach stipend for 2028-29
Head Coach 2028-29: $4,900
Compensation
Head Coach Stipend 2029 30 — Head Coach stipend for 2029-30
Head Coach 2029-30: $5,000
Compensation
Head Coach Stipend 2030 31 — Head Coach stipend for 2030-31
Head Coach 2030-31: $5,100
Insurance
Health Single Premium — SSBC PLAN HMO Blue advantage at 85% board share, 15% teacher share; SSBC High Deductible Plan (PPO HSA) at 92.5% board share, 7.5% teacher share
Hospitalization insurance shall be provided by the Board with the cost of the insurance premium shared by the teacher and the Board as follows: SSBC PLAN HMO Blue advantage 85% / 15%, SSBC High Deductible Plan (PPO HSA) 92.5% / 7.5%
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Single coverage: $1,800; Employee+Spouse: $3,400; Employee+Children: $3,400; Family: $3,400
Board shall annually contribute following amounts to individual HSA for teachers participating in HSA health insurance option: Single $1,800; Employee+Spouse $3,400; Employee+Children $3,400; Family $3,400.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Non-directed preparation period of no less than forty (40) consecutive minutes per day if feasible but in any event no less than thirty-five (35) consecutive minutes per day
Every teacher shall be granted a non-directed preparation period of no less than forty (40) consecutive minutes per day if feasible but in any event no less than thirty-five (35) consecutive minutes per day scheduled during the work day.
Other
Instructional Program Materials — Teachers have the right to use learning materials to structure learning activities within the planned instructional program according to their best professional judgment
Teachers have the right to use learning materials to structure learning activities within the planned instructional program according to their best professional judgment, recognizing their responsibility to intellectual integrity, scholarly objectivity and the pluralism of the American culture.
Workday
Itinerant Teacher Max Buildings — No itinerant teacher assigned to more than two buildings in one day
No itinerant teacher shall be assigned to more than two buildings in one day.
Workday
Itinerant Teacher Travel Time — Itinerant teachers allowed 15 minutes traveling time between buildings under normal conditions
Itinerant teachers shall be allowed fifteen (15) minutes travelling time (under normal travelling conditions) between buildings in addition to the regular lunch and preparation periods.
Workday
Lunch Period Length — Student and teacher lunch periods are thirty minutes, followed by five minute passing period
Student and teacher lunch periods will be thirty (30) minutes, followed by a five (5) minute passing period. The five (5) minute passing period will not be used to extend the lunch period.
Compensation
Lunch Supervision Compensation — Volunteer lunch supervision compensation at $22.00 per half hour of supervision
If a teacher volunteers to perform lunch supervision and foregoes a duty free lunch period, the teacher shall be paid twenty-two dollars ($22.00) per half hour of supervision.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $76,130
2028-2029: MA Step 11 salary is $76,130. New Hire Salary Chart 2028-2029.
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $66,636
2028-2029: MA Step 1 salary is $66,636. New Hire Salary Chart 2028-2029.
Other
Mail Bulletin Boards — Union may use intra-District mail system and electronic mail; teacher mailboxes available for Union materials; bulletin board in teachers' lounge reserved for Union; all materials removed at year-end
The Union shall be permitted to communicate through the intra-District mail system and electronic mail system(s), if such systems exist. The Union shall be permitted to use the teacher mailboxes for dissemination of Union material. A bulletin board reserved for Union use shall be provided in each teachers' lounge. No person except a Union designee shall post or remove material from the Union bulletin boards provided, however, that all material shall be removed from such bulletin boards at the close
Other
Mentor Coordinator Single — Single Mentor Program Coordinator stipend if only one coordinator employed
In the event the District elects not to employ two (2) District Mentor Program Coordinators, the annual stipend to the single Mentor Program Coordinator will be $3,200.
Other
Mentor Program Coordinator Stipend — Mentor Program Coordinator annual stipend
The Mentor Program Coordinator shall be paid $1,600 per year.
Other
Mentor Stipend Experienced Teacher — Teacher mentors of a mentee with prior teaching experience shall be paid $500 per year
Teacher mentors of a mentee with prior teaching experience shall be paid $500 per year.
Other
Mentor Stipend New Teacher — Teacher mentors of a mentee without prior teaching experience shall be paid $850 per year
Teacher mentors of a mentee without prior teaching experience shall be paid $850 per year.
Other
Mentor Stipend No Prior Experience — Mentor stipend for mentoring teacher without prior teaching experience
Teacher mentors of a mentee without prior teaching experience shall be paid $900 per year.
Other
Mentor Stipend Prior Experience — Mentor stipend for mentoring teacher with prior teaching experience
Teacher mentors of a mentee with prior teaching experience shall be paid $550 per year.
Other
Nbct Certification Stipend — Teachers with National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) certification receive $1,000 annual stipend payable first payroll of December
Teachers who earn and maintain certification as a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) will receive a $1,000 annual stipend payable on the first payroll of December beginning in the school year that the teacher submits proof of NBCT certification.