Compensation
After School Duty Rate — Teachers will be compensated at a rate of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) per day of supervision, not to exceed 30 minutes
When teachers are required to supervise after-school duties, they will be compensated at a rate of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) per day.
Other
Agreement Term — Agreement effective midnight before first workday of 2025-26 school year through midnight before first workday of 2028-29 school year
11.4 Term of Agreement: This Agreement shall be effective as of, midnight of the day before the first workday of the 2025 - 2026 school year and shall continue to be in effect until midnight of the day before the first workday of the 2028-2029 school year.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — If Association not satisfied with Step 2 disposition, grievance may be submitted to American Arbitration Association for binding arbitration within 30 calendar days of Step 2 answer.
If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step 2 or the time limits expire without a response, the Association may submit the grievance to the American Arbitration Association.
Other
Attendance Incentive — Teacher with 0 to 3 periods of sick leave use receives $250 lump sum at end of school year
Any teacher who does not use any sick days during the academic year will receive an incentive stipend: 0 up to 3 periods will receive $250.00.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Maximum BA salary at step 20 (without TRS)
BS step 20 salary without TRS: $62,383.19
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Minimum salary for 1st-50yr positions
Base Salary w/ TRS 2025-26: $45,667.24 (1st-50yr column)
Other
Bargaining Unit Access — Per 115 ILCS 5/3 the District shall provide exclusive representatives reasonable access to and information about employees in bargaining units they represent, conducted so as not to impede normal operations.
Per 115 ILCS 5/3 the District shall provide to the exclusive representatives, including their agents and employees, reasonable access to and information about employees in the bargaining units they represent.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 6% increase in nonexempt TRS creditable earnings for final year under One Year Plan for retirement
If an eligible Teacher gives the Board an irrevocable letter of retirement prior to August 1 stating retirement at end of next school year, Teacher's nonexempt TRS creditable earnings shall be increased by six percent (6%) over prior year.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Those off Schedule receive 4.5% for 2026-2027
Those who are off the Schedule shall receive raises as follows: 2026-2027 4.5%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Those off Schedule receive 4.5% for 2027-2028
Those who are off the Schedule shall receive raises as follows: 2027-2028 4.5%
Leave
Bereavement Days — 2 sick leave days allowed for bereavement or visitation of non-immediate family member
The Board will allow two (2) sick leave days to be used for the purpose of attending a funeral or visitation of a non-immediate family member.
Other
Board Address Opportunity — The teacher will be given an opportunity to address the Board concerning the dismissal.
The teacher will be given an opportunity to address the Board concerning the dismissal.
Other
Class Overload Compensation — Teachers compensated for loss of prep time due to class overload at rate not to exceed one class period based on teacher's salary
Defined as a teaching assignment that results in a loss of prep time. Teachers shall be compensated for the loss of prep time at a rate not to exceed one class period. This rate is based on the teacher's salary.
Other
Class Size 26th Student Stipend — High School class average exceeding 26 students: $100 per student per class per semester beyond 26th student
For any High School class with an average class size exceeding 26, the teacher shall receive a stipend of $100 per student per class per semester beyond the 26th student.
Rif
Conference Request Denial — If any tenured teacher who has written a letter of interest is denied an interview for the assignment or the assignment, (s)he may request a conference regarding the denial from the appropriate administrator.
If any tenured teacher who has written a letter of interest is denied an interview for the assignment or the assignment, (s)he may request a conference regarding the denial from the appropriate administrator.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — School day 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; teachers may leave prior to 4:00 p.m. if no staff meeting, parent conference, or student conference
The school day shall consist of the hours between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. It is permissible for teachers to leave the building prior to 4:00 p.m. provided there is not a staff meeting, parent conference, or student conference.
Other
Discipline Progressive — Disciplinary action will be progressive, except for gross misconduct which the Superintendent may proceed directly to appropriate discipline level, including recommendation to Board for dismissal.
Disciplinary action will be progressive, except for gross misconduct, which the Superintendent or official designee may elect to proceed to the level of discipline the Superintendent or official designee believes is appropriate given the circumstances of a specific case
Other
Discipline Stages — Progressive discipline stages: A. Verbal warning in writing (date, infraction); B. Written Warning; C. Suspension without pay; D. Discharge
A. Verbal warning in writing (date, infraction) B. Written Warning C. Suspension without pay D. Discharge
Other
Email And Facilities Communication — Right to use District email, facility mailboxes, and bulletin boards to communicate with bargaining unit employees regarding collective bargaining negotiations, administration of agreements, grievances, complaints, and internal representative matters.
the right to use District email, the facility mailboxes, and bulletin boards of the District to communicate with bargaining unit employees regarding collective bargaining negotiations, the administration of the collective bargaining agreements
Other
Employee Information Provision — Within 10 calendar days from beginning of every school term and every 30 calendar days thereafter, District provides employee roster in Excel or editable digital format with name, job title, worksite location, home address, work telephone numbers, identification number, home/personal cellular telephone numbers, date of hire, work email address, and personal email address.
within 10 calendar days from the beginning of every school term and every 30 calendar days thereafter in the school term, in an Excel file or other editable digital file format agreed to by the exclusive representative, the employee's name, job title, worksite location, home address
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Teachers shall be evaluated according to the District Evaluation Plan developed by the Joint PERA Committee, Appendix C, and in compliance with the Illinois School Code and Administrative Rules on evaluation.
Teachers shall be evaluated according to the District Evaluation Plan developed by the Joint PERA Committee, Appendix C, and in compliance with the Illinois School Code and Administrative Rules on evaluation.
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Extra Duty Vacancy — Extra-duty positions shall be treated separately unless the position is an extension of a teaching position. The superintendent will advertise any extra-duty position, and will notify all certified staff by posting a notice through electronic email.
Extra-duty positions shall be treated separately unless the position is an extension of a teaching position. The superintendent will advertise any extra-duty position, and will notify all certified staff by posting a notice through electronic email.
Workday
Faculty Meetings — Mandatory after-school faculty meetings limited to 1 per month; additional meetings compensated at Article 4.6 rate
Mandatory after-school faculty meetings are limited to one (1) meeting per month. Any additional non-emergency after-school faculty meetings beyond one (1) monthly will be compensated at the rate stated in Article 4.6.
Other
Family Sports Pass — Each employee and partner and children in grades K-12 receive free admission to home athletic and academic contests, except tournaments and conference meets. Pass valid for entire contractual year.
Each employee and his/her partner and children in grades K-12 shall receive a free admission to home athletic contests and academic contests with the exception of tournaments and conference meets.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: Step 1 Superintendent Meeting, Step 2 Board of Education Meeting, Step 3 Arbitration
The grievant(s) shall present the grievance in writing within twenty (20) days of knowledge of the alleged contract violation, stating the article and clause alleged to have been violated and the remedy sought.
Other
Gross Misconduct Definition — Gross misconduct includes conduct violating safety standards threatening safety of others, child abuse or neglect, theft, fraud, or felony convictions.
Gross misconduct shall include such conduct as, but not limited to, violating safety standards that threaten the safety of others, child abuse or neglect, theft, fraud, or felony convictions.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board shall pay up to $1,000 per month or 100% of the deductible, whichever is less
2025-2026: The Board shall pay up to $1,000 per month or 100% of the deductible, whichever is less.
Workday
Iep Section 504 Meetings — When an IEP Meeting or Section 504 Meeting extends outside of the school day, it shall require approval of the building administrator and teachers attending will be compensated at the rate stated in Article 4.6.
When an IEP Meeting or Section 504 Meeting extends outside of the school day, it shall require approval of the building administrator and teachers attending the meeting will be compensated at the rate stated in Article 4.6.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Duty-free lunch of at least 39 minutes required by Illinois School Code
All teachers shall be allowed a duty-free lunch consistent with the provisions of the Illinois School Code, but not less than 39 minutes.
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Involuntary Transfers — When a teacher is involuntarily transferred to another teaching position, the teacher shall be notified 45 days prior to the start of the school year unless an emergency arises. The teacher will be granted a conference, upon request, with his/her building principal to discuss the transfer.
When a teacher is involuntarily transferred to another teaching position, the teacher shall be notified 45 days prior to the start of the school year unless an emergency arises.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Graduate hours earned after the bachelor's degree has been awarded shall be recognized for salary schedule placement
All graduate hours earned after the bachelor's degree has been awarded shall be recognized by the Board for the purpose of determining position on the salary schedule.
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Letter Of Interest — Any teacher who desires to fill the teaching vacancy shall submit a letter of interest, in lieu of full application by the application deadline.
Any teacher who desires to fill the teaching vacancy shall submit a letter of interest, in lieu of full application by the application deadline.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — Maximum MA salary at step 20 (without TRS)
MS step 20 salary without TRS: $71,383.19
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — Starting salary for MA (year 0, without TRS)
MS step 0 salary without TRS: $48,987.19
Compensation
National Board Bonus — Teachers achieving National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification shall receive reimbursement up to $1,250.00
Teachers achieving National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification shall receive reimbursement up to One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($1,250.00).
Other
New Hire Employee Information — Unless otherwise mutually agreed upon, within 10 calendar days from date of hire of bargaining unit employee, District provides electronic file with employee's name, job title, worksite location, home address, work telephone numbers, date of hire, work email address, and personal email address.
unless otherwise mutually agreed upon, within 10 calendar days from the date of hire of a bargaining unit employee, in an electronic file or other format agreed to by the exclusive representative, the employee's name, job title, worksite location, home address
Other
No Strike — The Association agrees that during the effective dates of this Agreement, it nor any of its members shall strike or withhold services to the district.
11.2 No Strike: The Association agrees that during the effective dates of this Agreement, it nor any of its members, shall strike or withhold services to the district.
Other
Non Tenured Teacher Notice — If a non-tenured teacher is to be dismissed the Association will receive written notice at the same time as the employee.
If a non-tenured teacher is to be dismissed the Association will receive written notice at the same time as the employee.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Dual credit stipend of $500 per semester for teachers teaching dual credit courses
Teachers who are scheduled to teach Dual Credit courses shall be compensated an additional five hundred dollars ($500) per semester.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — 3 personal leave days each school year without reason
The Board shall grant three (3) personal leave days each school year without any reason being given under the following conditions.
Other
Personnel File Official — Only one (1) personnel file shall be maintained per teacher in the Board Office. If any item is placed in the file, the teacher shall have the right to sign the item or document acknowledging that (s)he read the material. A copy shall be given to the employee within thirty (30) days (except items provided by the employee).
Only one (1) personnel file shall be maintained per teacher in the Board Office. If any item shall be placed in the teacher's personnel file, the teacher shall have the right to sign the item or document acknowledging that (s)he read the material.
Other
Preparation Time — No less than preparation time in place during 2005-2006 school year in each building; North Ward 75 min/day, East Prairie 78 min/day, High School 76 min/day
Teachers preparation time shall be no less than the amount of preparation time that was in place during the 2005-2006 school year in each building. In 2005-2006: North Ward 75 min/day, East Prairie 78 min/day, High School 76 min/day.
Other
Public Complaint Notification — Any legitimate citizen complaint against a teacher must be brought to the teacher's immediate attention at the time the complaint is made. The appropriate administrator shall relate the complaint to the teacher either in written or oral form. If written complaint becomes part of personnel file, teacher may attach a written rebuttal.
Any complaint by a citizen, other than an official of the District, deemed legitimate to justify investigation and/or subsequent action of any nature by the administration, shall be brought to the immediate attention of the teacher at the time the complaint is made
Rif
Reduction In Force — The Association will receive written notification of any RIF teaching position five (5) days prior to the board meeting in which RIF would be acted upon.
The Association will receive written notification of any RIF teaching position five (5) days prior to the board meeting in which RIF would be acted upon.
Other
Representative Access Meetings — Right to meet with newly hired employees without charge to pay or leave time, on District premises or mutually agreed location, for up to one hour either within first two weeks of employment or at later mutually agreed date and time.
the right to meet with newly hired employees, without charge to pay or leave time of the employees or agents of the exclusive representative, on the District's premises or at a location mutually agreed to by the District and exclusive representative for up to one hour
Other
Retirement Lifetime Sports Pass — Each retiree with at least 15 years service to CUSD 301 receives free lifetime admission to home athletic and academic contests excluding tournaments and conference meets
Each retiree with at least fifteen (15) years of service to CUSD 301 shall receive a free lifetime admission pass to home athletic contests and academic contests with the exception of tournaments and conference meets.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Employer pickup of TRS contributions referenced in context of nonexempt TRS creditable earnings calculations
Teacher's nonexempt TRS creditable earnings shall be increased by six percent (6%) over the Teacher's nonexempt TRS creditable earnings for the prior year of employment.
Retirement
Retirement System — TRS (Teachers Retirement System)
Teacher's nonexempt TRS creditable earnings shall be increased by six percent (6%). For one year plan, final year nonexempt TRS creditable earnings increased 6% over prior year.
Other
Right To Examine File — A teacher shall have the right to examine the contents of his/her personnel file during normal business hours upon reasonable request. The teacher may be accompanied by an Association representative during such review, and the administration may have a representative present.
A teacher shall have the right to examine the contents of his/her personnel file during normal business hours upon reasonable request. The teacher may be accompanied by an Association representative during such review
Other
Right To Representation — When a teacher is required to attend a formal conference with an administrator regarding possible disciplinary action, the teacher shall have the right to have an Association representative present.
When a teacher is required to attend a formal conference with an administrator regarding possible disciplinary action, the teacher shall have the right to have an Association representative present.
Other
Right To Respond — Within thirty (30) school days following the date or receipt any material is entered into the teacher's personnel file, the teacher shall have the right to respond; and his/her response shall be attached to the file. The immediate supervisor will sign the response acknowledging that (s)he read the material. A copy of the response will be provided to the immediate supervisor.
Within thirty (30) school days following the date or receipt any material is entered into the teacher's personnel file, the teacher shall have the right to respond; and his/her response shall be attached to the file.
Other
Salary Included In Information — Salary shall be included along with the employee information listed in paragraphs 6.15.2 'a' and 'b'.
Salary shall be included along with the information listed immediately above in paragraphs 6.15.2 'a' and 'b.'
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Salary schedule contains 8 lanes: BS, BS+8, BS+16, BS-24, MS, MS-8, MS-16, MS-32, ADV
Salary Schedule 2025-26 w/TRS columns: BS, BS+8, BS+16, BS-24, MS, MS-8, MS-16, MS-32, ADV
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Salary schedule contains 21 steps (years 0-20)
Salary Schedule 2025-26 w/TRS YEARS column ranges from 0 to 20 (21 total)
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Sick leave accrual and usage governed by District policy and Illinois Occupational Health and Safety Act
The Board must provide reasonable protection to the lives, health, and safety of its employees and furnish to each of its employees' employment and a workplace which are free from recognized hazards.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Sick leave transfer: up to 4 days per year may be transferred to designated fellow teacher, not to exceed 180 days per year
A teacher has the option of transferring no more than four (4) days per year of his/her accumulated sick leave to a designated fellow teacher who has exhausted his/her sick/personal leave due to a period of prolonged illness or disability, not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days per year.
Compensation
Step Increase — Eight (8) semester hours constitutes one column of movement on the salary schedule
Eight (8) semester hours constitutes one column of movement on the salary schedule provided the other salary provisions have been met.
Compensation
Substitute Coverage Rate — If a substitute was unavailable, teacher will be paid at a rate of $0.60 a minute (based on $36 per clock hour)
If a substitute was unavailable and the principal asks a teacher to cover a class during a preparation period, (s)he will be paid at a rate of $0.60 a minute.
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Temporary Filling Vacancy — Nothing contained herein shall prohibit the Board from filling a vacancy on a temporary basis so as to avoid undue disruption of the educational program.
Nothing contained herein shall prohibit the Board from filling a vacancy on a temporary basis so as to avoid undue disruption of the educational program.
Other
Unacceptable Behavior Policy — Mutual respect between administration, employees, co-workers, parents, students, and supervisors is integral to efficient school conduct. Hostile, humiliating, or intimidating work environment behaviors are unacceptable.
The Board and the Association agree that mutual respect between and among administration, employees, co-workers, parents, students, and supervisors, is integral to the efficient conduct of the school.