Evaluation
Academic Freedom — LSMs enjoy academic freedom to present instructional materials pertinent to subject and level taught, within course content outlines and Illinois Learning Standards; entitled to freedom of discussion on subject matter within area of professional competence
Academic freedom shall mean that LSMs are free to present instructional materials which are pertinent to the subject and level taught, within the outlines of appropriate course content and within the planned instructional program, as determined by the Illinois Learning Standards.
Other
Academic Freedom Grievance — Allegation of academic freedom violation processed through grievance procedure up to Board of Education level
Any allegation that there has been a violation of academic freedom shall be processed through the grievance procedure provided by this Agreement up to the level of the Board of Education.
Insurance
Accidental Death Dismemberment — $50,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
The Board provides $50,000 for Accidental Death and Dismemberment to Bus Drivers, which is paid at 100% by the Board.
Compensation
Additional Compensation Summer Rate — Summer work such as review of physicals and other records outside of hours when the summer school nurse is on duty
Summer work, such as review of physicals and other records outside of the hours when the summer school nurse is on duty, is paid at the $50 per hour summer workshop rate.
Compensation
Additional Work Days — A Counselor shall receive their per diem hourly rate to cover a total of an additional six (6) days of work. Additional summer hours will be paid at their per diem hourly rate.
A Counselor shall receive their per diem hourly rate to cover a total of an additional six (6) days of work. Additional summer hours will be paid at their per diem hourly rate.
Other
Agreement Supersedes Board Policy — This Agreement and all provisions shall be the policy of the Board and supersede any Board policy presently to the contrary
This Agreement and all of its provisions shall be the policy of the Board and supersede any Board policy presently to the contrary. Board policy established during the term of this Agreement shall be in conformity with its provisions.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Board of Education is final step; no binding arbitration clause present
Step 4 - Board of Education. If the grievance is not resolved at Step 3, the employee may appeal the grievance in writing to the Board within ten (10) school days.
Other
Association Communications Rights — Association may freely communicate through intra-district mail system, LSM mailboxes, district email, and bulletin boards in staff cafeterias; comport with Board Policy 6-235; only Association designee may post or remove materials from Association bulletin boards
The Association shall have the right to freely communicate through the intra-district mail system and LSM mailboxes, district email, and bulletin boards in the staff cafeterias. All emails must comport with Board Policy 6-235. Only an Association designee shall post or remove materials from Association bulletin boards.
Other
Association Exclusive Bargaining Rights — All collective bargaining conducted between duly authorized Association representatives and Board; Board shall not negotiate with any other individual, group, or organization purporting to represent covered employees
All collective bargaining shall be conducted between the duly authorized representatives of the Association and the Board, and the Board shall not negotiate with any other individual, group, or organization purporting to collectively represent employees covered by this Agreement.
Other
Association Meetings Facilities — Association has right to conduct meetings using district facilities so long as facilities are not already reserved or in use; schedule in same manner as currently reserved rooms
The Association shall have the right to conduct meetings using district facilities so long as the facilities are not already reserved or in use. The Association will schedule use of the facility in the same manner that the rooms are currently reserved.
Other
Association Phones Networks — Association has use of school telephones for intra-district calls, photocopiers, email and district network without charge; DEA pays for copies and complies with district email/network practices
The Association shall have, without charge, use of the school telephones for intra-district calls, use of photocopiers, and use of email and the district network. The DEA will pay for any costs of copies made, and shall comply with current district practices regarding email and use of networks.
Compensation
Athletic Supervisor Rate — Athletic Supervisor compensation is 0.085 times BA Step 1 per season
Athletic Supervisor 0.085 times BA Step 1 per season.
Evaluation
Attendance Punctuality Criterion — Attendance/punctuality evaluation criterion
Never late or absent, unexcused.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $26.50 per hour (FY2026)
The starting hourly rate for new drivers holding a valid CDL and school Bus Driver's permit shall be: FY2026 $26.50
Other
Bargaining Unit Excluded — Department chairs, Director of Highland Park High School Library, MTSS Directors, special education administrators, athletic directors, activities directors, assistant athletic directors, assistant activities directors, non-certified staff, all supervisors, managers, confidential and short-term employees
Excluded: Department chairs (including the Director of the Highland Park High School Library and the MTSS Directors), special education administrators, athletic directors, activities directors, assistant athletic directors, assistant activities directors, non-certified staff, and all supervisors, managers, confidential and short-term employees as defined in the Illinois Education Labor Relations Act.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 3% increase
Bus Drivers hired prior to January 1, 2012 shall receive a salary increase of 3% for fiscal year 2025-2026.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 2.9% increase
The annual salary increases for all Bus Drivers are as follows: 2026-2027: 2.9%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 3% increase
Bus Drivers shall receive a salary increase of 3% for fiscal year 2027-2028.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 5 days paid for drivers normally performing a.m. and p.m. routes
Per Board policy, up to five days paid for drivers normally performing a.m. and p.m. routes (seven hours per day) those driving a.m. or p.m. will be paid two hours for each day off.
Other
Biometrics Impact Bargaining — If District requires biometric security system for network or building access or determines to institute such system for safety/security, Board will initiate impact bargaining with DEA prior to implementation
Should the District be required to initiate a security system utilizing biometric data of any kind for its network or access to its buildings/facilities, or determine to institute such a system in the interest of the safety and security of students, staff, and visitors, the Board will initiate impact bargaining with the DEA prior to initiating any such system.
Other
Biometrics Restriction — Except for background checks and initial employment purposes, staff not required to provide or use biometric data (fingerprint scans, retina scans, voice scans, face identification, etc.)
Other than those procedures required for background checks and for initial employment purposes, staff shall not be required to provide or use biometric data as part of their employment in the District. This includes fingerprint scans, retina scans, voice scans, face identification, and/or any other biometric data.
Other
Board Agendas Provided — Board agendas provided via email notice with link
Board agendas via email notice with link
Other
Board Minutes Provided — Official minutes of Board meetings via publication on public website
Official minutes of Board meetings via publication on the public website
Other
Building Access Safety — Controlling access to buildings essential; LSMs will use building ID when entering school building; ID swipe may be required exiting unstaffed security doors or any door during school hours; recording of ID use not used for evaluation/discipline, only safety
LSMs understand that controlling access to our buildings is essential. LSMs understand that they will use their building ID whenever entering the school building. An ID swipe may be required when exiting unstaffed security doors at the end of the school day, or at any door when exiting the building during school hours.
Compensation
Chaperone Overnight Field Trip Rate — Overnight Field Trip Supervision chaperone compensation
School Sponsored Event / Activity $30 per hour. Overnight Field Trip Supervision* $225 per night *as approved by the Building Principal within the parameters of Board Policy.
Compensation
Chaperone School Event Rate — School Sponsored Event / Activity chaperone compensation
School Sponsored Event / Activity $30 per hour. Overnight Field Trip Supervision* $225 per night *as approved by the Building Principal within the parameters of Board Policy.
Other
Class Size Overages Compensation — LSM compensation when class exceeds maximum for more than 10 school days per semester
Where a class size exceeds the maximum for more than ten (10) school days per semester, LSMs will be compensated an extra $1000 per class, per semester.
Other
Class Size Pe — Physical Education classes maximum size (including PE leaders)
Physical Education classes = 35 (including PE leaders)
Other
Class Size Science Lab — Science Laboratory classes maximum size
Science Laboratory classes = 24
Other
Class Size Standard — Standard, Honors and AP classes maximum size
Standard, Honors and AP classes = 25
Other
Class Size Traffic Safety — Traffic Safety classes per car available at individual school per semester
Traffic Safety = 6 per car available at the individual school per semester
Other
Collective Bargaining Agreement Duration — This provision shall remain in effect for the duration of the current collective bargaining agreement between the parties
This provision shall remain in effect for the duration of the current collective bargaining agreement between the parties.
Other
Confidentiality Requirement — All committee members must uphold confidentiality of materials and discussions
All members of the committee are expected to uphold confidentiality of all materials and discussions shared between the Administration and Salary Committee members.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Minimum 4 hours guaranteed
Bus Drivers shall be guaranteed a minimum of four (4) hours' pay at their regular hourly rate for working on Saturdays, Sundays, and any other day when school is not in session.
Other
Contract Finalization Board Approval — Committee reviews all agreed points before administration presents to Board
Once the salary and items of the proposal have been agreed upon, the committee will review all points of the agreed upon proposal before the administration presents same to the Board.
Other
Contract Signing — Salary Committee and Administration meet to sign Agreement after Board approval
The Salary Committee and Administration will meet to sign the Agreement once it has been approved by the Board.
Other
Contract Term — July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2027
This Agreement shall be effective from July 1, 2023, until June 30, 2027.
Evaluation
Cooperation Teamwork Criterion — Cooperation and teamwork evaluation criterion
Shows exceptional level of cooperation in working with others. Takes initiative in responding to organization needs and providing high level of teamwork.
Compensation
Cpr Certification Trainers Rate — CPR Certification Trainers
CPR Certification Trainers $55 per hour.
Compensation
Curriculum Rate — Curriculum Rate (incl. summer professional development work)
Curriculum Rate (incl. summer professional development work) $50 per hour.
Other
Dea Address Board — Association President or designee may address Board during public comment; notice through Superintendent when possible
The Association President or their designee shall have the right to address the Board during public comment. The Association speaker shall, whenever possible, give notice through the Superintendent of their intention to address the Board.
Other
Dea Address New Employees — Association President may address new employees at new staff orientation; may address members at first all-district meeting and opening high school meetings
The Association President or their designee shall have the right to address new employees at their new staff orientation meetings near the beginning of the school year. The DEA Vice Presidents or their designees may address members at opening meetings of respective high schools.
Other
Dea Monthly Meetings — DEA officers meet monthly with district-level administrators; DEA Vice Presidents meet monthly with building principals
DEA officers shall meet with district-level administrators monthly to discuss matters concerning the implementation of this Agreement and related matters. The Association Vice Presidents, or their designee, shall meet monthly with the principal of their respective buildings.
Other
Dea National Conference Leave — Maximum ten days professional leave for national and/or state organization meetings
Association officers shall be granted professional leave to attend national and/or state organization meetings. A maximum of ten (10) days shall be allowed for this leave.
Other
Dea Professional Days — Up to twenty-five full days granted to Association for professional duties or professional development, at sole discretion of DEA
The Board shall grant up to twenty-five (25) full days to the Association to allocate for professional duties or professional development of its members. The assignment of these days will be at the sole discretion of the DEA.
Other
Dea Release Time President — Four classes release time per semester (two for DEA President, one each for two Vice Presidents)
The Board shall grant a release of four (4) classes (two for the DEA President and one each for the two DEA Vice Presidents) for each semester of each academic year of this Agreement.
Compensation
Debate Judge Rate — Debate Judge
Debate Judge $75 per round.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental PPO/HMO coverage provided
Bus Driver will be provided PPO/HMO/Dental/Vision options for contribution. Dental PPO/HMO percentages will match the Board health insurance contributions.
Evaluation
Development Plans Required — Development plans required for ratings of 2 or 1
Development Plans - For ratings of 2 or 1, list mutually agreed upon steps for areas needing improvement.
Compensation
Drivers Education Behind Wheel During — Driver's Education: Behind the Wheel (during school hours) - internal sub rate
Driver's Education: Behind the Wheel (during school hours) internal sub rate.
Compensation
Drivers Education Behind Wheel Outside — Driver's Education: Behind the Wheel (outside school hours)
Driver's Education: Behind the Wheel (outside school hours) $55 per hour.
Other
Dues Deduction — Association membership dues deducted on standard LSM payroll dates, divided evenly from October through June, upon individual written request
The Board agrees to deduct Association membership dues on standard LSM payroll dates, divided evenly starting in October of each school year and ending in June, from the pay of those employees who individually request in writing that such deductions be made.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employees with 0.5 FTE or higher are eligible to participate in District insurance plans
All administrative assistants who are employed on a 0.5 FTE basis or higher are eligible to participate in the District's insurance plans at the contribution rates set forth below.
Other
Essential Duties Traveling Lsm — Instructional preparation and delivery, student assessment and evaluation, parent-teacher communication, participation in open house events and graduation ceremonies, attendance at designated course team meetings or professional development
A Traveling LSM shall fulfill the essential duties of their role at each assigned school, which includes, but is not limited to: Instructional preparation and delivery; Student assessment and evaluation; Parent-teacher communication; Participation in open house events and graduation ceremonies; Attendance at designated course team meetings or professional development
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Annual evaluation
Performance evaluation form for Administrative Assistants covering cooperation, self-management, quality of work, quantity of work, and attendance/punctuality with 5-point rating scale.
Other
Exemption Supervision Responsibilities — Exemption from supervision responsibilities
Exemption from supervision responsibilities
Compensation
Extra Duty Category A Rate — Football Chain Gang Crew, Videographers, Timers, Scorers, Announcers, Lab Supervision, Chemistry Lab Aide, Stage Manager (non-school events)
Category A: $37 per hour. Football Chain Gang Crew, Videographers, Timers, Scorers, Announcers, Lab Supervision, Chemistry Lab Aide (college degree not required), Stage Manager (non-school events).
Compensation
Extra Duty Category B Rate — Saturday Detention, Fitness Center Supervisor, Ticket-Takers and Sellers, Crowd Control, Street Supervision (permit check, traffic, etc.)
Category B: $32 per hour. Saturday Detention, Fitness Center Supervisor, Ticket-Takers and Sellers, Crowd Control, Street Supervision (permit check, traffic, etc.)
Other
Faculty Handbook Review — Faculty Handbook available to all LSMs; DEA representatives provided opportunity to propose revisions and review changes prior to publication; updated annually and posted by first day of New Staff Orientation
The Faculty Handbook shall be available to all LSMs. DEA Representatives will be provided the opportunity to propose revisions and review changes prior to publication. The Faculty Handbook will be updated annually and posted on the District website by the first day of New Staff Orientation each school year.
Other
Finder Fee — $500 reward for recruiting new Bus Drivers
Bus Drivers will receive $500 as reward for recruiting new Bus Drivers after a six (6) month waiting period.