Other
Advisory Period Minimum — Advisory period will consist of at least 30 minutes
Advisory period will consist of at least 30 minutes. All teachers shall be permitted to leave the building during their preparation time with approval of their principal or designee.
Other
Agreement Printing Copies — Within thirty (30) days after Agreement is signed, copies shall be printed at Board's expense and presented to Association Presidential Committee Contact person
Within thirty (30) days after the Agreement is signed, copies of the Agreement shall be printed at the expense of the Board and presented to the Association Presidential Committee Contact person.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available at Step 4
If the Association is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step 3, the Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration. If a demand for arbitration is not filed with the Employer, within thirty (30) school days of the date of the Step 3 answer, then the grievance shall be deemed withdrawn.
Grievance
Arbitration Costs Shared — Fees and expenses of arbitrator shall be shared equally by the parties
The fees and the expenses of the arbitrator shall be shared equally by the parties.
Grievance
Arbitration Timeline — Demand for arbitration must be filed with Employer within 30 school days of Step 3 answer, or grievance is deemed withdrawn
If a demand for arbitration is not filed with the Employer, within thirty (30) school days of the date of the Step 3 answer, then the grievance shall be deemed withdrawn.
Grievance
Arbitrator No Authority To Alter Agreement — Arbitrator shall have no power to alter the terms of this agreement
The Arbitrator shall have no power to alter the terms of this agreement.
Grievance
Arbitrator No Undisclosed Evidence — Neither Board nor grievant permitted to assert grounds or evidence before Arbitrator not previously disclosed to other party
Neither the Board nor the grievant shall be permitted to assert any grounds or evidence before the Arbitrator which was not previously disclosed to the other party.
Grievance
Arbitrator Selection Timeline — If parties cannot agree on arbitrator within 15 school days of filing, demand submitted to American Arbitration Association
If within fifteen (15) school days of the filing of the demand with the Employer the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, the demand shall be submitted to the American Arbitration Association who shall act as the administrator of the proceedings.
Other
Association Business During Duty Free — Association may transact official business in person or by phone during duty free times on school property after notifying building principal
The Association has the right to transact official Association business in person or by phone while on school property during duty free times of such employees. Association representatives, upon notifying the building principal, or designee, may meet with employees in school buildings, during duty free time of such employees.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — New hire base salary for 2025-2026
2025-2026 $41,488.31
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — New hire base salary for 2024-2025
The base salary for New Hires only is as follows: 2024-2025 $40,875.19
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 4.0% increase for 2024-2025 school year
Base salary for each teacher employed for the 2023-2024 school year shall be increased by 4.0% for the 2024-2025 school year
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4.5% increase for 2025-2026 school year
4.5% for the 2025-2026 school year. This increase is not for incoming staff for the 2024-2025 school year and beyond.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Salary schedule increased by 3% for 2022-2023
The Salary schedule shall be increased by 2.5% for the 2020-2021 school year, 2.75% for the 2021-2022 school year, 3% for the 2022-2023 and 3.25% for the 2023-2024 school year.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Bereavement leave includes death of parents, spouse, domestic partner, brothers, sisters, children, grandparents, grandchildren, parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and legal guardians. Sick leave may be used for close friend's death at superintendent's discretion.
Bereavement leave includes the death of parents, spouse, domestic partner, brothers, sisters, children, grandparents, grandchildren, parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and legal guardians. In the event of a close friend's death, employees shall be able to use sick leave at the superintendent's discretion.
Other
Board Minutes Email — Board meeting minutes emailed to Association Presidential Committee Contact Person
The Board meeting minutes shall be emailed to the Association Presidential Committee Contact Person.
Other
Budget And Audit Copies — Copy of annual budget when adopted by Board and copy of annual audit when presented to Board shall be given to Association President as soon as given to Board members
A copy of the annual budget, when adopted by the Board, and a copy of the annual audit, when presented to the Board, shall be given to the Association President as soon as they are given to Board members.
Other
Building Use Rights — Association may use school buildings for meetings with prior approval of building administrators, provided use does not conflict with school activities
The use of school buildings for meetings provided such use does not conflict with school activities and with the prior approval of the building administrators.
Grievance
Class Grievance Allowed — Class grievance involving one or more employees or supervisors, and grievances involving administrator above building level may be initially filed at Step 2
Class grievance 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 2.
Other
Conference Leave — Limited to total of three (3) days per year for Association to send representative to conferences, excused without loss of salary, plus three (3) additional days per member
Should the Association send a representative to local, state or national conferences, such representatives shall be excused without loss of salary. The Association shall reimburse the district for the cost of the substitute. Such leave shall be limited to a total of three (3) days per year for the Association and shall not be construed as constituting three (3) additional leave days for each member of the Association.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — school calendar shall consist of 185 days of which at least 176 will be student attendance days
The school calendar shall consist of 185 days of which at least 176 will be student attendance days.
Grievance
Court Reporter Cost Allocation — If only one party requests court reporter, that party bears cost; if both request, costs shared equally
If only one party requests the presence of a court reporter, that party shall bear the cost of the reporter. If both parties request a court reporter, they shall share the costs equally.
Other
Dues Deduction — Board shall deduct Association dues from employee pay based on employee-executed authorization, deducted in equal payments beginning September check, with 10 days prior notice required
The Board shall deduct from each employee's pay the current dues of the Association provided that the Board has an employee-executed authorization for dues deduction, the amount of which shall be certified by the Association. Such dues shall be deducted in equal payments beginning with the September check. When dues deduction authorizations are submitted after September 10, dues will be deducted for the remainder of the year. Notification ten (10) days prior to any pay day shall be required.
Other
Dues Remittance Timeline — All dues deducted by Board shall be remitted to Association no later than ten (10) business days after deductions are made
All dues deducted by the Board shall be remitted to the Association no later than ten (10) business days after such deductions are made.
Other
Equipment Use Rights — Association has right to use equipment normally available to school personnel at established rates, provided use does not interfere with operational needs
The Association shall have the right to use equipment normally available to school personnel provided such use does not interfere with the operational needs of the District. The Association shall pay established rates for the use of the equipment and materials.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — The plan shall be reviewed each year
The plan shall be reviewed each year.
Compensation
Extended Employment Rate — Teachers paid $20/hour for extended employment beyond normal school day
Teachers will be paid twenty (20) dollars per hour for each hour the teacher is required to work beyond the normal school day. Extended employment will be limited to Special Education IEP/MDC meetings, Principal Assigned Detentions, Four Rivers Meetings, Pre-K and Kindergarten Screenings/Registration, Drivers Education, and approved after school programs.
Other
Faculty Meetings Per Month — There will be no more than one (1) required faculty meeting after school per month, unless there is a need for an emergency meeting
There will be no more than one (1) required faculty meeting after school per month, unless there is a need for an emergency meeting for the health, welfare, and safety of the student body.
Grievance
Grievance Definition — Grievance is any claim by Association, employee, or group of employees that there has been violation, misrepresentation, or misapplication of any specific provisions of the agreement
A grievance shall be: Any claim by the Association, an employee, or group of employees that there has been a violation, misrepresentation, or misapplication of any of the specific provisions of this agreement.
Grievance
Grievance Form Required — Form in Appendix 3 shall be used in all grievance procedures, regardless of step at which grievance is initiated
The form in Appendix 3 shall be used in all grievance procedures, regardless of the step at which the grievance is initiated.
Grievance
Grievance Records Separate From Personnel File — All records related to a grievance shall be filed separately from the personnel files of the employee
All records related to a grievance shall be filed separately from the personnel files of the employee.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: Step 1 administrator, Step 2 Superintendent, Step 3 Board, Step 4 arbitration
STEP 1 - The grievant shall present the grievance in writing to the immediately involved administrator within fifteen (15) school days. STEP 2 - Association shall refer the grievance to the Superintendent. STEP 3 - Association shall refer the grievance to the Board. STEP 4 - Association may submit the grievance to final and binding arbitration.
Grievance
Grievance Time Limits — Grievance must be filed within 15 school days of occurrence, unless submitted fewer than 10 days before close of school year; all time limits consist of school days (weekdays)
All time limits consist of school days, except when a grievance is submitted fewer than ten (10) days before the close of the current school year. Time limits shall consist of all week days: Time limits may be extended by mutual written consent of the parties.
Grievance
Grievance Withdrawal No Precedent — A 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 additional .75% for health insurance contributions to Teachers' Health Insurance Security Fund
The Board will pay the additional .75% for the health insurance contributions to Teachers' Health Insurance Security Fund.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays $450 toward individual health insurance premium for 2024-2025
The Board shall pay $450 toward an individual premium for Health Insurance for 2024-2025 school year, and $500 toward individual premium for Health Insurance for 2025-2026 school year.
Other
Impasse Mediation — If impasse occurs, parties shall contact Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to assist in resolution and notify Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board of the impasse
If impasse occurs, the parties shall contact the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to assist in resolution of the impasse and notify the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board of the impasse.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — All 7-12 teachers will teach 7 classes per day except for the Athletic Director who will have 6 classes per day, with one preparation period and one period for Athletic Director duties per negotiated language.
All 7-12 teachers will teach 7 classes per day except for the Athletic Director who will have 6 classes per day, with one preparation period and one period for Athletic Director duties per negotiated language.
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MS minimum salary FY24: $42,185.38
Kingston, 3 MS, 42,185.38 (FY24 base)
Other
Mailbox And Communication Rights — Association may use employees' mailboxes, inter-school mail, Teacher's Work Room bulletin boards, and chalk boards for Association information
The use of employees' mailboxes, inter-school mail, Teacher's Work Room bulletin boards, and chalk boards for Association information.
Other
Midterm Contract Bargaining Allowed — Ground rule does not limit or prohibit midterm contract bargaining, which shall only be done by mutual consent of the parties
This ground rule does not in any way limit or prohibit midterm contract bargaining, which shall only be done by mutual consent of the parties.
Compensation
National Board Certification Payment — $300 payment for National Board Certification completion
The district will pay $300, or the difference if a grant is received, for any teacher working toward National Board Certification. The $300 payment will be reimbursed to the applicant after the successful completion of the National Board Certification.
Other
Negotiation Location Mutually Acceptable — Negotiations shall be held in a mutually acceptable location with frequency as mutually agreed to by the parties to expedite reaching of agreement
Negotiations shall be held in a mutually acceptable location with such frequency as is mutually agreed to by the parties to expedite the reaching of agreement.
Other
Negotiation Meeting Date — Parties agree to meet no later than March 15, 2019 to exchange proposals and begin negotiations on or about April 3, 2019
Upon notification by the Association of its intent to open contract negotiations, the parties agree to meet no later than March 15, 2019 to exchange proposals and further agree to begin negotiations on or about April 3, 2019.
Other
Negotiation Representatives Authority — Both parties agree it is their mutual responsibility to confer upon their representatives necessary power and authority to make proposals, consider proposals, make counter-proposals, and to seek tentative agreement
Both parties agree that it is their mutual responsibility to confer upon their respective representatives the necessary power and authority to make proposals, consider proposals, make counter-proposals, and to seek tentative agreement.
Other
Negotiation Representatives Limit — Each party shall select its own representatives, not to exceed five (5) at any given session, with one from each side serving as spokesperson
Each party shall select its own representatives, not to exceed five (5) at any given session. One representative from each side shall serve as spokesperson.
Other
Negotiation Session Length — Negotiating sessions shall be limited to two (2) hours; sessions may be adjourned earlier or extended by mutual agreement; either party may recess to caucus
Negotiating sessions shall be limited to two (2) hours. Sessions may be adjourned earlier or extended by mutual agreement of the parties. Upon request, either party may recess negotiation sessions to caucus. The date and location of the next negotiating session shall be scheduled at the close of the current session by mutual agreement of the parties.
Other
Negotiation Sessions Closed — All negotiating sessions shall be closed meetings
All negotiating sessions shall be closed meetings.
Other
Negotiations Outside Work Hours — Negotiations shall not take place during regular working hours, except as mutually agreed to by the parties
Negotiations shall not take place during regular working hours, except as mutually agreed to by the parties.
Other
No New Subjects After Proposals Exchanged — Ground rules prohibit new subject or items from being introduced after both parties have submitted their contract proposals
The ground rules for negotiating a successor agreement to this Master Collective Bargaining Agreement shall prohibit new subject or items from being introduced after both parties have submitted their contract proposals.
Grievance
No Reprisals Clause — No reprisals shall be taken by Employer against any employee because of participation or refusal to participate in a grievance
No reprisals shall be taken by the Employer against any employee because of the employee's participation or refusal to participate in a grievance.
Other
Notice Of Board Meetings — Association given written notice of all regular and special board meetings with agenda emailed to Presidential Committee Contact Person via website posting
The Association shall be given written notice of all regular and special board meetings with the agenda emailed to the Presidential Committee Contact Person via the website posting.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — District will pay $300 or difference if grant received for National Board Certification
The district will pay $300, or the difference if a grant is received, for any teacher working toward National Board Certification.
Grievance
Party Bears Own Representation Costs — Each party shall bear the full costs for its representation in the grievance procedure
Each party shall bear the full costs for its representation in the grievance procedure.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Three days of personal leave each year
The Board shall grant three (3) days of personal leave each year. Unused personal days will accumulate as personal days. An employee can carry over no more than three (3) unused personal days, with additional personal days accumulating as sick days.
Grievance
Postponement Cost Allocation — If only one party requests postponement of arbitration hearing, that party shall bear the cost of such postponement
If only one party requests the postponement of an arbitration hearing, that party shall bear the cost of such postponement.
Other
Preparation Period — Pre-K through 6 teachers shall be provided preparation and planning time for a minimum of 225 minutes per week
Pre-K – 6 teachers shall be provided preparation and planning time for a minimum of 225 minutes per week, with each teacher getting 25 minutes of consecutive time per day.
Other
Public Materials Email — All additional public materials provided under Illinois Freedom of Information Act emailed to Association Presidential Committee Contact Person
All additional public materials, as provided by the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, cited and identified during the Board Meetings, shall be emailed to the Association Presidential Committee Contact Person.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — TRS retirement system applies; employer pickup not explicitly stated in these pages
Retirement
Retirement System — Seniority computed from first day of current uninterrupted employment within District
Seniority shall be defined as the length of a bargaining unit member's continuous full-time service within the District. Said service shall be computed from the first day of current uninterrupted employment within the District.