Other
After School Events Encouraged — Two (2) of the following events per school year
Full-time certified staff are encouraged to attend two (2) of the following events per school year excluding those activities for which the staff member is a sponsor: Family Reading Night, Scholastic Bowl, Community-related social/recreational activities, PTCC functions, School Musicals/Concerts, School Sporting Events, School-related social/recreational activities, School/community-related committee meetings, Art Show
Other
After School Events Mandatory — Three (3) following events per school year: Meet the Teacher, Winter Program, Graduation
All full-time certified staff shall attend the three (3) following events per school year which are scheduled outside the regularly scheduled school day. 1) Meet the Teacher, 2) Winter Program, 3) Graduation
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available if grievance unresolved at Step 2
The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the Board, the Union and the certified staff unless appealed.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — All full-time certified staff members shall be paid salaries in accordance with the appropriate Appendix attached for that year
All full-time certified staff members shall be paid salaries in accordance with the appropriate Appendix attached for that year.
Other
Bargaining Unit Vacancy Posting Days — Five (5) days prior to posting the vacancy externally
All vacancies during the school year in bargaining unit and extra-curricular positions shall be emailed to all certified staff five (5) days prior to posting the vacancy externally.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Salary schedules provided for 2024-25 through 2028-29
Leave
Bereavement Days — Immediate family: parents, spouse, brothers, sisters, children, grandparents, grandchildren, corresponding in-laws, step children, step parents and legal guardians
Sick leave is defined as leave of absence from work due to personal illness of the certified staff, doctor's appointments, mental or behavioral health complications, quarantine at home, or serious illness or death in the immediate family or household, and birth, adoption or placement for adoption.
Other
Certification Requirement — Teacher's employment with the District shall automatically terminate and all benefits shall cease if teacher fails to remain certified under Illinois law
If a teacher fails to remain certified under Illinois law, then the teacher's employment with the District shall automatically terminate and all benefits shall cease.
Other
Committee Work First Year Recommendation — Committee work for first and second year teachers shall be limited at the District
Recognizing that classroom instruction and curriculum development are the teachers' primary focus, and that new teachers undergo an acclimation period, it is recommended that committee work for first and second year teachers shall be limited during their first two years at the District.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — one hundred seventy-six (176) days of student attendance plus four (4) institute days totaling one hundred eighty (180) school days
The work year shall be no longer than one hundred seventy-six (176) days of student attendance plus four (4) institute days totaling one hundred eighty (180) school days.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — All certified staff shall receive group hospitalization and major medical insurance benefits which are no less than those provided the previous year
All certified staff shall receive group hospitalization and major medical insurance benefits which are no less than those provided the previous year as set forth in the plan document.
Other
Discipline Due Process — Employee shall not be postponed more than forty-eight (48) hours without union representative present
Should the employee be required to meet with the Superintendent, Principal or the Board regarding a matter which may result in disciplinary action, he/she shall be notified, in writing, of the reasons for the meeting. The employee may request a union representative to be present; however, no such meeting shall be postponed for more than forty-eight (48) hours.
Other
Early Dismissal Monthly — One time per month at 11:45 a.m.
There shall be an early dismissal day at 11:45 a.m. one time per month. This time shall be used for staff professional development to be determined by the Administration.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — The employee shall pay the remainder of the premium cost per month toward the cost of the insurance
The employee shall pay the remainder of the premium cost per month toward the cost of the insurance. The employee's payments toward the health insurance premium shall be allowed on a pre-tax basis as allowed by law.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — In accordance with the Illinois School Code (105 ILCS 5/24A) and Title 23 of the Illinois Administrative Code Part 50
The District shall conduct Teacher evaluations in accordance with the Illinois School Code (105 ILCS 5/24A) and Title 23 of the Illinois Administrative Code Part 50 – Evaluation of Certified Employees.
Other
Extra Curricular Supervisor Hourly Rate — Ten dollars ($10.00) per hour if staff required to perform supervisor positions
If no one volunteers, then any staff member required to perform these positions shall be compensated at the rate of ten dollars ($10.00) per hour.
Other
Failure To Return Discharge — Failure to return within two (2) working days after expiration date shall be cause for immediate discharge
Failure to return from a leave of absence within two (2) working days after the expiration date thereform shall be cause for immediate discharge with loss of benefits and rights accrued pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step 1: Superintendent response; Step 2: Board of Education review
Step 1: All parties are encouraged to discuss disputes prior to formal grievance. Step 2: If unsatisfactory, grievance submitted to Board of Education for review at next regularly scheduled Board meeting.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board shall pay up to $570/month for 2024-2025
2024-2025: $570/month. 2025-2026: $590/month or 93%, whichever is less. 2026-2027: $610/month or 93%, whichever is less.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Board shall contribute the maximum allowed by the IRS for single coverage (not to exceed $4,900) into the Health Savings Account
In addition, the Board shall contribute the maximum allowed by the IRS for single coverage (not to exceed $4,900) into the Health Savings Account of each employee participating in the insurance plan during the term of this Agreement.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Duty free lunch and planning periods included in workday
The workday shall also include duty free lunch and planning periods.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — College credit and advanced degree coursework may result in horizontal advancement on salary schedule with Superintendent approval
College credit obtained by a teacher from an accredited institution shall apply toward horizontal advancement on the salary schedule provided the teacher has received prior approval in writing from the Superintendent that said course/courses are related to the field of education.
Leave
Maternity Paid Leave Days — Up to 30 working school days of paid sick leave
Certified staff may use up to 30 days of paid sick leave because of the birth of a child that is not dependent on the need to recover from childbirth. Paid sick leave because of the birth of a child may be used absent medical certification for up to 30 working school days.
Other
Military Service Credit Years — Maximum of two (2) years allowed for active military service
In addition, a maximum of two (2) years shall be allowed each new teacher for active military service as determined appropriate by the Board.
Other
No Strike Clause — Neither the Union nor any officers, agents or employees will initiate, promote, sponsor, engage in, or condone any strike
Neither the Union nor any officers, agents or employees will initiate, promote, sponsor, engage in, or condone any strike, sympathy strike, slow down, sit down, residential picketing concerted stoppage of work or any other intentional interruption.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — First time Employees to this District, hired on or after January 1, 2002 and with less than five (5) years of public school teaching experience may receive a one-time bonus not to exceed $2,000.00.
First time Employees to this District, who are hired on or after January 1, 2002 and who have less than five (5) years of public school teaching experience in Illinois, may receive a one (1) time bonus from the District. Under no circumstance shall the amount of that bonus exceed $2,000.00.
Other
Parent Teacher Conference Hours Total — Not exceed nine (9) total hours to be scheduled by the parent-teacher conference committee
Parent-teacher conferences shall not exceed nine (9) total hours to be scheduled by the parent-teacher conference committee subject to applicable state law.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Three (3) personal days each school year
Certified staff members shall receive three (3) personal days each school year. Certified staff members may use their personal leave days for personal business.
Other
Personal Leave Advance Notice — Three (3) calendar days prior to leave being taken
Written notice shall be given to the Superintendent three (3) calendar days prior to leave being taken, except in cases of emergency when notice shall be given as soon as possible before the leave.
Other
Personal Leave Daily Limit — No more than two (2) employees may use personal leave on a given day
No more than two (2) employees may use personal leave on a given day.
Other
Personal Leave Minimum Increment — Not in increments of less than one (1) day at a time unless a substitute can be found for a half (1/2) day request
Personal leave shall not be used in increments of less than one (1) day at a time unless a substitute can be found for a half (1/2) day request.
Other
Personal Leave Restricted Days — Not allowed the day immediately before or after a holiday or scheduled vacation unless approved by Superintendent; in special circumstances requires two weeks advance notice
Personal leave shall not be allowed the day immediately before or after a holiday or scheduled vacation. In a case of emergency, personal leave may be granted on these days upon approval of the Superintendent. In a case involving special circumstances, the employee shall provide two weeks advance notice.
Other
Preparation Time Minutes — At least two hundred twenty (220) minutes of preparation time during student attendance time each regularly scheduled school week
Each full-time certified staff member shall be guaranteed at least two hundred twenty (220) minutes of preparation time during student attendance time each regularly scheduled school week while students are in attendance.
Other
Primary Employment Requirement — Full-time employees shall treat their work at Waltham Elementary School District No. 185 as their primary employment
Full-time employees shall treat their work at Waltham Elementary School District No. 185 as their primary employment.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — For teachers who give a one-year advance notice of retirement, the Board shall increase the teacher's total creditable earnings by six percent (6%) in the final year of employment.
For teachers who qualify under this provision, and who give a one-year advance notice of retirement, the Board shall increase the teacher's total creditable earnings by six percent (6%) in the final year of the teacher's employment in accordance with the following example:
Retirement
Retirement System — Teachers Retirement System (TRS) based on Illinois law
Each full-time certified staff member shall be guaranteed at least two hundred twenty (220) minutes of preparation time during student attendance time. The District shall conduct Teacher evaluations in accordance with the Illinois School Code (105 ILCS 5/24A).
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Multiple salary lanes referenced in Appendix A
Section 9.1 – Appendix A/Salary Schedules(s)
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Salary schedules provided in Appendix A for 2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27, 2027-28, 2028-29
Appendix A........2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27, 2027-28, 2028-29 salary schedules
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Certified staff members may use up to 30 days of paid sick leave because of the birth of a child
Certified staff members may use up to 30 days of paid sick leave because of the birth of a child that is not dependent on the need to recover from childbirth. Paid sick leave because of the birth of a child may be used absent medical certification for up to 30 working school days.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Three hundred forty (340) days as a soft cap
Sick leave days shall accumulate to three hundred forty (340) days. This can (340 days) is a 'soft cap,' meaning a teacher with 340 days banked may still have access to utilize annual allotment in a given year.
Other
Staff Meetings Monthly Hours Limit — Shall not exceed four (4) hours a month
Teachers shall also perform such other activities associated with their customary professional duties including consultations, individual parent conferences, and staff meetings (other than on an early dismissal day) which shall not exceed four (4) hours a month.
Compensation
Step Increase — Vertical movement on salary schedule for employment prior to November 1 continuing for duration of school year
Employment in the District which begins prior to November 1 and which continues for the duration of the school year shall entitle the teacher to move down vertically one (1) step on the salary schedule.
Other
Summer Vacancy Posting Days — Five calendar days after notice is electronically sent
If a vacancy occurs during the summer, notice of the vacancy shall be dated and sent to all current certified staff by email or other means of electronic communication. The Board shall not fill the vacancy until five calendar days after the notice is electronically sent.
Other
Teaching Experience Credit Years — May receive credit for all prior years of full-time teaching experience not to exceed a total of six (6) years; or Board may place at such experience step as deemed necessary
Said teacher may receive credit for all prior years of full-time teaching experience not to exceed a total of six (6) years; and, Where such teacher has more than six (6) years of prior, full-time teaching experience, the Board may place said teacher at such experience step on the schedule.
Other
Test Analysis Compensation — Seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per subject per grade level
Compensation of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per subject per grade level shall be paid to those certified staff members responsible for reporting annual ISAT and/or achievement tests results.
Other
Union Leave Annual — Two (2) days of Union leave to attend state conventions and/or workshops sponsored by the Union
The Union shall be granted two (2) days of Union leave to attend state conventions and/or workshops sponsored by the Union or attend to Union business.