Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration available if Board disposition unsatisfied
If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step b., the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration.
Other
Assignment Notification Days — Changes in assignment no later than thirty (30) days before next school term unless emergency
In no event shall changes in the employee's assignment be made later than thirty (30) days preceding the commencement of the next school term unless an emergency situation exists.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — BA minimum salary 2025-2026: $46,837
25-26 Base $46,837. 2024-2025 Base $45,473. 103.0% raise on base
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 3% increase on base salary for 2025-2026
For Academic Years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 an increase in salary by 3% on the base salary, plus experience and education step movements
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 3% increase on base salary for 2026-2027
For Academic Years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 an increase in salary by 3% on the base salary, plus experience and education step movements
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 3% increase on base salary for 2027-2028
For Academic Years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 an increase in salary by 3% on the base salary, plus experience and education step movements
Leave
Bereavement Days — Bereavement days each year for death of immediate family member
Employees will be provided up to three (3) bereavement days each year for the death of an immediate family member. Immediate family will be defined as parents, spouse, brothers, sisters, children, parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandparents, and legal guardians.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — School calendar shall not exceed 185 school days
Following discussion with the teachers, the Board shall establish a school calendar, which does not exceed 185 school days. The calendar shall contain no more than 176 regular work days, four institute days, and five emergency work days.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Non-tenured employees evaluated at least twice per term; tenured per District Evaluation Plan
Non-tenured employees shall be evaluated at least twice in each school term. Tenured employees will be evaluated in accordance with the District Evaluation Plan.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Right of representation guaranteed for employment matters
When an employee is required to appear before the Board or the administration concerning any matter which could adversely affect the employee's employment, the employee shall be entitled to have a representative of the Association present.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — District amount toward premium for 2027-2028 school year
For the 2027-2028 school year $875. Employees shall have the option to receive, in lieu of participation in the district provided health insurance, a cash payment.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Teaching load shall not exceed seven (7) teaching periods of 40 minutes in length at elementary level
The normal teaching load shall not exceed the equivalent of seven (7) teaching periods of 40 minutes in length at the elementary level. Assignments to a supervised study period shall be considered a teaching period.
Other
Lunch Period Minutes — Duty-free lunch period equal to that of students but not less than 30 minutes
A duty-free lunch period equal to that of the students but in no case less than thirty (30) minutes.
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — Not specified in pages provided
Other
Morning Relief Period Minutes — Ten-minute morning relief period if District has teacher aide on staff
A ten-minute morning relief period will be given to each teacher if the District has a teacher aide on staff.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Full Experience Credit: $200 per credit hour for college/university credits
Tamaroa Grade School District #5 will pay each tenured faculty members $200 per credit hour for credits earned at an accredited college or university, with a maximum of $1,500 paid out per year.
Other
Parent Conference Nights Annual — Licensed staff required to attend one (1) parent-teacher conference per year (two nights)
Licensed staff will be required to attend one (1) parent-teacher conference per year (two nights, month to be determined by staff).
Compensation
Pay Day Dates — Fifth (5th) and twentieth (20th) day of each month
Pay days shall be on the fifth (5th) and twentieth (20th) day of each month.
Compensation
Payroll Installments — Each employee paid on basis of twenty-four (24) equal payments unless shorter contract period agreed
Each employee shall be paid on the basis of twenty-four (24) equal payments, unless a shorter contract pay period has been agreed upon by the Board and the teacher.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 4 personal days for teachers with 15+ years of experience
Teachers with 15 years of experience or more will receive 4 personal days per calendar school year.
Other
Preparation Period Minutes — Every effort to provide forty (40) consecutive minute preparation period each day
Every effort will be made to provide a forty (40) consecutive minute preparation period each day.
Retirement
Retirement System — Teachers' Retirement Program with 15 years of creditable service requirement
The Board shall recognize the service of full-time teachers who have completed at fifteen (15) years of full-time creditable service to Tamaroa Public School District #5 immediately preceding retirement.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Eight salary lanes: BS, BS+8, BS+16, BS+24, BS+36, MS, MS+8
Salary schedule columns: BS, BS+8, BS+16, BS+24, BS+36, MS, MS+8 plus Education Lane and Experience Step
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Salary schedule based on experience step and lanes
The salary shall be as set forth in Appendix A, which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. The schedule shall be based on a 185 days school calendar.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 13 sick days for employees with 0-10 years of service
Full-time employees shall be entitled to a normal annual sick leave allotment, with full pay. Number of Years Worked in District 0-10 years: 13 sick days
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Maximum accumulation of sick leave
Sick leave may accumulate to 350 days. All days that are credited by the district are usable by the employee.
Compensation
Step Increase — Employees paid at step and experience they start the school year
Employees will be paid for the entire year at the step and experience that they start the school year.
Other
Substitute Compensation Rate — Teacher compensated $15 for each lost preparation period if substitute cannot be provided
Substitutes shall be provided for all teachers that are absent. Teachers shall not be expected to give up their preparation period. In the even a substitute cannot be provided, the teacher will be compensated at the rate of fifteen ($15) for each lost preparation period.
Retirement
Trs Tier — Tier not specified; program applies to eligible TRS members
Teachers who have completed at fifteen (15) years of full-time creditable service to Tamaroa Public School District #5 immediately preceding retirement and who are eligible to receive regular retirement pension benefits through the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS).
Other
Vacancy Posting Days — Paid positions posted for at least five (5) days; internal applicants reviewed first
Information regarding any paid position which is available shall be posted for a period of at least five (5) days. The District is required to review and make a good-faith decision on all internal applicants before considering external candidates.