Other
Academic Freedom — No arbitrary limitations shall be placed on study, investigation, presentation and interpretation of facts when presented in age appropriate manner presenting all sides of an issue and not offensive in terms of gender, race, creed, or language
No arbitrary limitations shall be placed on study, investigation, presentation and interpretation of facts when presented in a manner which is age appropriate presents all sides of an issue and is not offensive in terms of gender, race, creed, or language.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Final and binding arbitration at Step IV if Association not satisfied with Step III disposition
If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step III, the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration. The arbitrator, in his/her opinion, shall not amend, modify, nullify, ignore, or add to the provisions of the Agreement.
Other
Arbitration Costs — Arbitrator fees and expenses shared equally by both parties
The fees and the expenses of the arbitrator shall be shared equally by both parties.
Other
Assignment Notification — Faculty initially joining Unity Point District #140 receive school assignment from Superintendent; faculty already in system notified of assignment including grade level and subjects they will teach and any unusual or special assignments as soon as practicable for ensuing year
Faculty initially joining Unity Point District #140 Faculty shall receive their school assignment from the Superintendent. Faculty already in the system shall receive notification of their assignment including the grade level and or the subjects they will teach and any unusual or special assignments as soon as practicable for the ensuing year.
Other
Association Conference Representation — Association executive team representatives may be excused without loss of salary or use of personal time for local, state, or national conferences; Association reimbursed by district for cost of substitutes; aggregate number of days not to exceed 10 for combination of UPEA representatives in any school term
In the event that the Association executive team desires to send representatives to local, state, or national conferences, the representatives shall be excused without loss of salary or use of personal time providing the association reimburses the district for the cost of substitutes. The Association shall be granted an aggregate number of days not to exceed a total of ten for a combination of UPEA representatives in any school term for such purposes.
Other
Association Meeting Notices — Association shall not be denied use of school buildings for meetings with prior administrative approval, use of Faculty mailboxes and designated school bulletin boards for internal communications when available, and Association president shall receive notification of agenda and approved minutes of all regular Board meetings when posted to public
The Association shall not be denied the following: A. The use of school buildings for meetings with prior administrative approval. B. Use of Faculty mailboxes and designated school bulletin boards for the purpose of internal communications when and where available. C. The president of the Association shall receive notification of the agenda and approved minutes of all regular Board meetings when posted to the public.
Other
Association Membership Upea — Membership to Unity Point Education Association available to certified Faculty only; membership requirements and protocol outlined by IEA; Association, IEA, and NEA agree to defend, indemnify and save Board harmless against any claims from Board's compliance with provisions of this section
Membership to the Unity Point Education Association will be available to certified Faculty only. The Association, the Illinois Education Association, and the National Education Association agree to defend, indemnify and save the Board harmless against any claims, demand, suit or other form of liability which may arise by reason of any action taken by the Board in complying with the provisions of this Section.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $70,867.16
BS(0) Step 35: $70,867.16 (2022-2023)
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $37,372.66
BS(0) Step 0: $37,372.66 (2022-2023)
Other
Bargaining Notice Date — Parties shall commence bargaining for successor agreement on or before June 1, 2028
The parties shall commence bargaining for a successor agreement on or before June 1, 2028.
Other
Bargaining Notification — Parties shall commence bargaining for successor agreement on or before June 1, 2022
The parties shall commence bargaining for a successor agreement on or before June 1, 2022.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Supplemental pay fixed per assignment 2022-2025
Basketball Head Coach $3200; Assistant Coach $2600; Track Head Coach $1750; Cross Country Head Coach $1750
Leave
Bereavement Days — 2 days bereavement leave per year, plus 3 additional days for immediate family member
Faculty shall receive two (2) days bereavement leave each year. Faculty shall receive three (3) additional days of bereavement for an immediate family member. Unused bereavement leave may not accumulate.
Other
Board Policies Access — Formal policies of the Board shall be set forth in electronic Policy Manual; all Faculty shall have access to Policy Manual; if requested, Association President provided one hard-copy; notification given to Association President when policy changes made
Formal policies of the Board shall be set forth in an electronic Policy Manual. All Faculty shall have access to the Policy Manual. If requested, the President of the Association shall be provided with one hard-copy Policy Manual. When changes are made in policy, notification shall be given to the Association President.
Grievance
Class Grievance Step Ii Filing — Class grievances involving multiple employees or supervisors may be initially filed at Step II
Class grievances involving one or more Employees or one or more supervisors, and grievances involving an administrator above the building level may be initially filed by the Association at Step II.
Other
Class Size Appeal — Board agrees to attempt to balance and limit class sizes; employee may present written appeal to Administration if class load deemed detrimental to educational process
The Board agrees to attempt to balance and limit the size of classes, study halls and other supervisory stations in the best interest of the students. Any employee who feels his or her class load is detrimental to the educational process may present a written appeal to the Administration for review of the problem.
Other
Class Size Limit — Board agrees to attempt to balance and limit class sizes; additional paraprofessional will be provided if class sizes exceed 25 students per classroom for specific grade levels
The Board agrees to attempt to balance and limit the size of classes, study halls and other supervisory stations in the best interest of the students. Appropriate class sizes will be maintained; an additional paraprofessional will be provided if class sizes exceed 25 students per classroom.
Other
Community Engagement Duties — Attendance at Back-to-School Night, Parent/Teacher Conference Nights, Academic Night, Family Reading Night, and Graduation is expected as part of professional duties
Attendance at the following evening events is expected as part of each employee's professional duties: Back-to-School Night, Parent/Teacher Conference Nights, Academic Night, Family Reading Night, Graduation.
Other
Community Engagement Leave Usage — employee shall be allowed to use personal leave time in lieu of attendance; half-day of personal leave for Back-to-School Night and Academic Night; quarter-day for Family Reading Night and Graduation
An employee shall be allowed to use personal leave time in lieu of attendance at said events, and shall notify the administration at least one day in advance, except in cases of emergency.
Other
Community Engagement Required Events — Attendance at Back-to-School Night, Parent/Teacher Conference Nights, and Academic Night combined with 3rd PT Conference Night are expected as part of professional duties
Attendance at the following evening events is expected as part of each Faculty's professional duties: Back-to-School Night, Parent/Teacher Conference Nights (Assuming Waiver Granted), Academic Night - Combine with 3rd PT Conference Night
Other
Consecutive Class Periods — No Faculty shall be required to teach more than four (4) consecutive class periods unless one of the five consecutive classes is a junior high exploratory class
No Faculty shall be required to teach more than four (4) consecutive class periods unless one of the five consecutive classes is a junior high exploratory class.
Other
Consecutive Class Periods Limit — No Employee shall be required to teach more than four (4) consecutive class periods unless one of the five consecutive classes is a junior high exploratory class
No Employee shall be required to teach more than four (4) consecutive class periods unless one of the five consecutive classes is a junior high exploratory class.
Other
Continuous Improvement Team Meetings — Continuous Improvement Team (20 faculty members) shall meet one meeting per month or more often as needed; attempt made not to schedule September and May meetings if curricular urgency not exists
The Continuous Improvement Team (20 faculty members) shall meet one (1) meeting per month or more often as needed. An attempt will be made not to schedule the September and May meetings if no curricular urgency exists.
Other
Continuous Improvement Team Supplemental Pay — Each additional CIT meeting beyond ten per school year; members paid $30 for each additional meeting in summer months extending all day according to Appendix B Work Outside the Contract
If the total number of meetings exceeds ten (10) each committee member shall receive $30 for each additional meeting attended; all day, summer months shall be paid according to Appendix B—Work Outside the Contract ($120/per day).
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Regular workday 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for grades pre-K to 4; 8:10 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. for grades 5-8
The length of the regular workday shall be from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for grades pre-kindergarten to grade four and 8:10 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. for grades five thru eight
Other
Contract Duration — Effective first Employee workday of 2022-2023 school term through 11:59 p.m. day preceding first Employee workday of 2025-2026 school term
This Agreement shall be effective on the first Employee workday of the 2022-2023 school term, or the date on which full agreement was reached subject to final ratification by both parties, whichever shall last occur, and shall continue in effect until 11:59 p.m. on the day preceding the first Employee workday of the 2025-2026 school term.
Other
Court Reporter Cost — If only one party requests court reporter, that party bears cost
If only one party requests the presence of a court reporter, that party shall bear the cost of the reporter.
Other
Early Dismissal Duty — Faculty shall remain on duty 15 minutes after student dismissal except on days of Faculty meetings
On days students are dismissed early, Faculty shall remain on duty fifteen (15) minutes after student dismissal except on days of Faculty meetings.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employees shall be responsible for the remaining twenty percent (20%) of the premium cost
The Unity Point Board of Education shall pay eighty percent (80%) of the premium for medical and hospitalization insurance for all full-time faculty plans, including Individual, Faculty/Spouse, Faculty/Child(ren), and Family Coverage; Employees shall be responsible for the remaining twenty percent (20%) of the premium cost.
Other
Employer Hearing Rights — When an Employee is required to appear before an administrator or Board of Education concerning a matter that could adversely affect his/her salary, the Employee shall be given prior oral notification of the reasons for the meeting
When an Employee is required to appear before an administrator or Board of Education concerning a matter that could adversely affect his/her salary pertaining thereto, the Employee shall be given prior oral notification of the reasons for the meeting.
Other
Employer Hearings Faculty Rights — When Faculty required to appear before administrator or Board concerning matter that could adversely affect salary, disciplinary actions or termination, Faculty given prior written notification of reasons and full representation and participation rights extending from time of request through all subsequent meetings with member and administration
When Faculty is required to appear before an administrator or Board of Education concerning a matter that could adversely affect his/her salary, disciplinary actions or termination pertaining thereto, the Faculty shall be given prior written notification of the reasons for the meeting and thus full representation and participation rights shall extend from the time of the request through all subsequent meetings with the member and administration related to the issue.
Retirement
Enhanced Retirement Benefit — Enhanced retirement benefit of $6000.00 for employees with 20+ years service, age 55 or 60 by retirement date
An employee who has at least 20 years or more of service to Unity Point School District and who also has either attained age 55 at time of retirement along with 35 years of creditable TRS service, or will have attained the age of 60 by the date of retirement, will be eligible to receive an enhanced retirement benefit in the amount of $6000.00.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Evaluation shall be conducted as stipulated by District Evaluation Process and Remediation Plan per Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) of 2010; changes in evaluation and remediation procedures made in accordance with current law and in collaboration with District PERA Team
Evaluation shall be conducted as stipulated by the District Evaluation Process and Remediation Plan. Any changes in the evaluation and remediation procedures shall be made in accordance with current law. Changes in the evaluation procedures will be in collaboration with the District PERA Team and will be conveyed to all Faculty by administrative personnel prior to implementation.
Other
Expedited Arbitration — Expedited Arbitration Rules of American Arbitration Association may be used instead of Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules if agreed by both parties
The Expedited Arbitration Rules of the American Association shall be used instead of the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules if agreed by both parties.
Other
Faculty Meetings Frequency — Building meetings normally shall not exceed one per month; in-service meetings distinguished as 11:30 a.m. early dismissal and part of school calendar; all meetings scheduled to end by 4:00 p.m.
Building meetings, if scheduled, normally shall not exceed one per month. In-service meetings shall not be held in August or June except if part of a full day institute. Attendance at building meetings and in-service meetings are part of expected work duties. Meetings scheduled to end by 4:00 p.m.
Other
Financial Reports Access — Board shall make available upon request annual financial reports and audits, register of Faculty, budgets, treasurer's reports, and census and pupil data when such information has or should have been matter of public record; copies available with charge to represent all costs associated with reproduction
The Board shall make available upon request annual financial reports and audits, a register of Faculty, budgets, treasurer's reports, and census and pupil data when such information has or should have been a matter of public record. If copies of said materials are desired, a charge will be made to represent all costs associated with reproduction.
Grievance
Grievance Arbitration Costs — Arbitrator fees and expenses shared equally by both parties
The fees and the expenses of the arbitrator shall be shared equally by both parties.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Step I (informal), Step II (formal written), Step III (Board of Education hearing), Step IV (final and binding arbitration)
Board of Education will promptly schedule a grievance hearing before the Board of Education which hearing will be conducted no later than the date of the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education.
Other
Grievance Withdrawal — Grievance may be withdrawn at any level without establishing precedent
A grievance may be withdrawn at any level without establishing precedent.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board pays 75% of premium cost for Family medical and hospitalization insurance
For the 25-26 school year: The Board agrees to pay 90% of the premium cost for medical and hospitalization insurance for full-time faculty insuring themselves and 75% of the premium cost of the Faculty/Spouse, Faculty/Child(ren), and Family medical and hospitalization insurance.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board contributes 80% of premium for Individual Coverage
the Unity Point Board of Education shall pay eighty percent (80%) of the premium for medical and hospitalization insurance for all full-time faculty plans, including Individual, Faculty/Spouse, Faculty/Child(ren), and Family Coverage
Other
Inservice Meetings Timing — In-service meetings occur during school year to provide increased training opportunities. Normally shall not be held in August or June except if part of a full day institute.
In-service meetings, distinguished as an 11:30 a.m. early dismissal and part of the school calendar occur during the school year to provide the staff increased training opportunities. In-service meetings shall not be held in August or June except if part of a full day institute.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Weekly teaching load of Faculty shall not exceed 1500 minutes, including passing periods and periods of individualized instruction such as RTI
The weekly teaching load of Faculty shall not exceed 1500 minutes, including passing periods and periods of individualized instruction such as RTI.
Other
Involuntary Transfers Conference — Faculty involuntarily transferred shall be notified of proposed assignment during conference with Superintendent prior to any discussion during Board of Education open session meeting; Faculty advised of position and basis for assignment
Faculty who are involuntarily transferred shall be notified of the proposed assignment during a conference with the Superintendent. Such conference shall occur prior to any discussion during Board of Education open session meeting. During this conference, the Faculty will be advised of the position to which he/she is assigned and basis for the assignment.
Grievance
Just Cause — No non-probationary employee will be disciplined or discharged without Just Cause
No non-probationary employee will be disciplined or discharged without Just Cause.
Other
Late Bus Duty — A maximum of three (3) certified Faculty responsible for late bus duty, all reimbursed according to Appendix B
A maximum of three (3) certified Faculty (all reimbursed according to Appendix B) shall be responsible for late bus duty. Volunteers will be sought; if none can be found, duty assigned on rotating basis.
Other
Late Bus Duty Assignments — maximum of three (3) certified employees responsible for late bus duty, all reimbursed according to Appendix B
A maximum of three (3) certified employees (all reimbursed according to Appendix B) shall be responsible for late bus duty. Volunteers will be sought from among the certified staff; if none can be found, the duty shall be assigned on a rotating basis.
Other
Limit Faculty Responsibility — Faculty may not be required to assume responsibility of another Faculty's students simultaneously with his/her own students
Faculty may not be required to assume the responsibility of another Faculty's students simultaneously with his/her own students.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $73,326.00
MS(1) Step 35: $73,326.00 (2022-2023)
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $39,327.16
MS(1) Step 0: $39,327.16 (2022-2023)
Leave
Maternity Leave Unpaid — Up to one school year plus portion of school year leave began, without pay or loss of tenure/seniority; non-tenured teachers cannot gain tenure while on extended maternity leave
The Employer shall grant a maternity/paternity/child-rearing Leave of absence without pay or loss of accrued sick leave, tenure, or seniority to any Employee who submits a written request for such leave. Maximum length of this leave shall be one regular school year plus the portion of the school year the leave began.
Other
Mediation Available — Mediation available when impasse reached; both parties must agree; expenses split between parties
When an impasse has been reached and both parties agree that mediation would be helpful, a joint request for mediation will be made. The expenses for mediation will be split between the parties.
Other
Mediation Process — If impasse reached, parties may jointly request FMCS (Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service) mediation; if unavailable, notify Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board
When an impasse has been reached and both parties agree a joint request for mediation would be helpful, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) will be contacted. Both parties must agree an impasse has been reached before the mediation process can commence.
Other
Medication Administration — Authorized faculty members may administer medication to students under specific conditions with valid prescription, parent consent, proper labeling, and appropriate training; does not prohibit life-saving emergency medication
Authorized faculty members may administer medication to students under specific conditions: valid prescription and parent/guardian consent on file; medication in original, properly labeled container; faculty member received appropriate training; emergency assistance including life-saving medication permitted per emergency action plan.
Other
Mou Effective Date End — June 30, 2028
Effective Date: July 1, 2026 until June 30, 2028
Other
Mou Effective Date Start — July 1, 2026
Effective Date: July 1, 2026 until June 30, 2028
Other
No Reprisals Clause — No reprisals against faculty for participation or refusal to participate in grievance
No reprisals shall be taken by the Employer against any Faculty because of the Faculty's participation or refusal to participate in a grievance.
Other
No Strike Clause — Association and Faculty shall not participate in, conduct, or initiate a strike during term of Agreement
During the term of this Agreement, the Association and the Faculty shall not participate in, conduct, or initiate a strike.
Other
No Written Response Default — If no written decision within time limits, grievance deemed resolved in favor of grievant
If no written decision has been rendered within the time limits indicated by a step, then the grievance shall be deemed resolved in favor of the grievant.
Other
Non Teaching Duties Supplemental Pay — When extra-duty positions are filled, they will be paid at the approved rate; list of paid non-teaching duties and pay schedule provided in Appendix B
When extra-duty positions are filled, they will be paid at the approved rate. A list of paid non-teaching duties and the pay schedule will be provided in Appendix B.