Other
Academic Freedom — Board acknowledges appropriateness of assuring academic freedom to teachers. Teachers authorized to deviate from established curriculum provided material appropriate for students' ability/maturity and presented objectively.
The Board acknowledges the appropriateness of assuring academic freedom to teachers. This section shall not be construed as authorizing any teacher to deviate from established curriculum, nor to present any material inappropriate for the students' ability and/or maturity, or present any material in other than an objective manner.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — binding arbitration
If the grievance is not settled at Step Three, the Association may submit the grievance to binding arbitration under the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the AAA, which shall act as the administrator of the proceeding.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Base Salary: 2023-24 $51,314.23
Base Salary: 2023-24 $51,314.23
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Employees in excess of six hours student contact compensated at rate of 0.00579% of base salary extended to full-time equivalency
Certificated employees assigned student contact time in excess of six (6) hours per day shall be compensated at a rate of .00579% of their base salary extended to full-time equivalency for each hour worked in excess of six (6) hours of student contact per day.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Work time in excess of 40 hours per week compensated at rate of 0.00772% of base salary extended to full-time equivalency
In the event a certificated employee is required to work in excess of the regular work week, previously prescribed in subsection 1 above, such certificated employee will be paid at a rate of .00772% of their base salary extended to full-time equivalency for each hour worked in excess of forty (40) hours per week.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — CPI-All-Urban Consumers increase with minimum 3% and maximum 5%
During the 2025-26 school year, each bargaining unit member shall receive an increase based on the 2024 annual percentage increase to the CPI-All-Urban Consumers with a minimum increase of 3% and a maximum increase of 5%.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Three (3) days of absence due to death in immediate family or household
A teacher and full-time support staff shall be granted up to three (3) days of absence due to a death in the immediate family or household, defined by Section 24-6 of the School Code, without loss of salary or sick leave benefits.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Vacation for 12-month employees: 10 vacation days at beginning of employment (if start July 1); pro-rated if start other date; maximum 15 days; employees with 20+ years service receive additional 5 days effective year 20
New 12-month employees will receive 10 vacation days at the beginning of their employment, provided they start on July 1st of a fiscal year. Following fiscal years, one day of vacation for each additional year of employment will be added, up to a maximum of 15 days. Employees with 20 or more years of service shall receive an additional 5 days of vacation effective July 1 of their 20th year of continuous employment for a maximum of 20 vacation days
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Group dental insurance coverage provided; policy and carrier selected by the Board
Premiums for group dental insurance, the policy and carrier shall be selected by the Board.
Other
Dues Deduction — Board shall deduct from each employee's pay the dues of the Association provided Board has received an authorization form. Deduction effective 30 calendar days after receipt of authorization; termination effective 30 days after receipt of revocation.
The Board shall deduct from each employee's pay the dues of the Association provided the Board has received an authorization form. Such deduction shall be in conformance with the terms of such authorization, provided the obligation of the Board hereunder shall not be effective until thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of such authorization.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenured teachers evaluated once every three school years if most recent summative evaluation is rated proficient or excellent
Each teacher shall be evaluated using two formal observations and one informal observation with a summative evaluation at least once in the course of every three school years provided that the most recent summative evaluation is rated 'proficient' or 'excellent.'
Other
Evaluative Material Response — Employee shall have right to respond to any material filed. Response submitted to Executive Director within 10 school days of receipt. Response attached to all file copies.
The employee shall have the right to respond to any material filed. His/Her answer shall be submitted to the Executive Director and shall be attached to all file copies. Such answer shall be submitted to the Executive Director within ten (10) school days of the receipt by the employee of the material being answered.
Grievance
Grievance Definition — A claim by the Association, employee or group of employees that there has been a violation, misinterpretation or misapplication of any provision of this Agreement
A grievance shall be a claim by the Association, employee or group of employees that there has been a violation, misinterpretation or misapplication of any provision of this Agreement.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step One (informal with immediate supervisor), Step Two (written to Principal), Step Three (appeal to Executive Director), Step Four (binding arbitration)
Step One: informal discussion with immediate supervisor. Step Two: written grievance to Principal, meeting within 7 days. Step Three: appeal to Executive Director within 7 days. Step Four: binding arbitration under AAA Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board contribution towards employee health, dental, and vision care for 2023-2024
During the 2023-2024 school year, the Board shall contribute $13,225.17 towards employee health, employee and dependent dental, employee and dependent vision care.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Student contact time for certificated employees shall not regularly exceed six (6) hours per day without additional compensation
Student contact time for certificated employees shall not regularly exceed six (6) hours per day without additional compensation.
Other
Job Descriptions — Association will be provided opportunity to submit input during development of teacher and coordinator job descriptions.
The Association will be provided an opportunity to submit input during the development of teacher and coordinator job description.
Other
Newly Hired Employees Notice — Board shall furnish Association President name, address, position and salary for each new bargaining unit member within 14 employment days after hiring
The Board shall make a reasonable effort to regularly furnish the Association President (or his/her designee) the name, address, position and salary for each new member of the bargaining unit position and salary for each new member of the bargaining unit as may be employed within fourteen (14) employment days after such hiring.
Other
Non Discrimination — Board will not discriminate against any employee by reason of membership in Association. Association will not discriminate against any employee by reason of non-membership or participation in the Association.
The Board agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee by reason of his/her membership in the Association. The Association agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee by reason of his/her non-membership or participation in the Association.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — One-time market adjustment of $5,000 for teachers hired and working for DAOES prior to 2018-2019 school year
bargaining unit members hired and working for DAOES prior to the 2018-2019 school year will receive a one-time market adjustment of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) added to their 2022-2023 base salary before applying the five percent (5%) increase.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Sabbatical leaves may be granted to teachers in sole discretion of Board in accordance with Illinois School Code; teacher granted sabbatical leave may be required to execute promissory note or instrument to condition repayment of compensation during sabbatical leave period if teacher does not return to service at least one (1) year or does not complete program
Sabbatical leaves may be granted to teachers in the sole discretion of the Board, and if granted shall be in accordance with the provisions of The Illinois School Code. Any teacher granted sabbatical leave may be required as a condition thereof to execute a promissory note or other instrument to condition the repayment of compensation during the period of sabbatical leave if the teacher does not return to service for at least one (1) year following the expiration of such
Other
Personnel File Inspection — Employee has right to inspect personnel file at any reasonable time during normal business hours. No material shall be permanently removed without consent of Board. Only one file per employee.
A personnel file of all evaluative materials relating to an employee shall be maintained in the Executive Director's administrative office. The employee shall have the right to inspect such file at any reasonable time during normal business hours, provided such inspection shall not interfere with any of the employee's duties.
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Downstate Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
All compensation stated in Appendix A includes the Board contribution to the Illinois Downstate Teachers' Retirement System ('TRS').
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Reduction in force within categories of position: Auto Body Repair & Refinishing, Automotive Technology, Computer Information Systems & Gaming Design, Construction Trades, Cosmetology, Counseling (Career Counselor, Student Services Counselor), Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education & Care, Emergency Medical Technician, Fire Science, HVACR, Manufacturing/CNC/Machine Technology, Medical Assisting, Medical Terminology & Health Careers, Multimedia & Television Production, Nursing Assistant Training Program, Professional Cooking/Baking & Service, RAAT Robotics & Automation Technology, Residential Wiring, Welding Technology, Teachers' aides (student services assistant), Technicians, College and Career Pathway Specialist, Data specialist, School Nurse, Lab Supervisors, Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance Mechanic Assistant, Security, Secretaries
Category – Reduction in force shall be within categories of position as set forth below: [30 categories listed including Auto Body Repair & Refinishing, Automotive Technology, Computer Information Systems & Gaming Design, Construction Trades, Cosmetology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education & Care, Emergency Medical Technician, Fire Science, HVACR, Manufacturing/CNC/Machine Technology, Medical Assisting, Medical Terminology & Health Careers, Multimedia & Television Production, Nursing Assistant Training Program, Professional Cooking/Baking & Service, RAAT Robotics & Automation Technology, Residential Wiring, Welding Technology, Teachers'
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Full-time 12-month ESP staff paid for designated holidays including Labor Day, Columbus/Indigenous People's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President's Day, Friday before Easter, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day
Labor Day, Columbus/Indigenous People's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President's Day, Friday before Easter, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Sick leave accumulates to maximum of 340 days at full pay
If any such employee does not use the full amount of annual sick leave thus allowed, the unused amount shall be allowed to accumulate to 340 days, at full pay.
Other
Staff Management Meetings — Parties agree to meet within 30 calendar days of written notice requesting such meeting. Meeting outside normal teacher workday with no more than 3 persons each as representatives.
The parties therefore agree to meet within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of a written notice from one party requesting such meeting, which request shall include a proposed agenda for such meeting. Such meetings shall be in addition to negotiations sessions.
Insurance
Vision Coverage — Group vision care insurance coverage provided; policy and carrier selected by the Board
Premiums for group vision care insurance, the policy and carrier shall be selected by the Board.