Other
Agreement Effective Date — Upon ratification by the Association and Board
This agreement shall become immediately effective upon ratification by the Association and Board and shall expire on August 01, 2028.
Other
Agreement Expiration Date — August 01, 2028
This agreement shall become immediately effective upon ratification by the Association and Board and shall expire on August 01, 2028.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration under American Arbitration Association Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules
The grievance shall be submitted to the American Arbitration Association and shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with the Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules.
Other
Assault Leave With Pay — If teacher is injured by a student and cannot come to work due to injury, teacher may stay home up to three (3) days without using sick days and receive full compensation
If a teacher is injured by a student and cannot come to work due to the injury, the teacher may stay home up to three (3) days without being required to use sick days and receive full compensation. If the absences will exceed three (3) days, workers compensation rules and requirements will go into effect.
Other
Association Leave — up to 10 school days for regional, state or national meetings
During any school year, representatives of the Association may be absent for an aggregate of not to exceed ten (10) school days for the purpose of attending any regional, state or national meeting of the Illinois Education Association or the National Education Association.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $94,760 at Step 28, BA lane
BA Step 28: $94,760
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Starting rate for educational support personnel
The starting rate for educational support personnel shall be: 2025-2026 - $16.20
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 5% hourly rate increase
All educational support personnel shall receive the following hourly rate increase: 2025-2026 – 5%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 5% hourly rate increase
All educational support personnel shall receive the following hourly rate increase: 2026-2027 – 5%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 6% hourly rate increase
All educational support personnel shall receive the following hourly rate increase: 2027-2028 – 6%
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 3 days per funeral at full pay for bereavement leave for death of immediate family member
Up to 3 days per funeral at full pay shall be granted for bereavement leave for the death of a member of the ESP's immediate family.
Other
Bulletin Board Access — Board shall designate a bulletin board or separate portion of a bulletin board in lounges and workrooms of each building for Association use
The Board shall designate a bulletin board or a separate portion of a bulletin board in the lounges and workrooms of each building in the district for use by the Association. The bulletin boards or portions thereof shall be used by the Association to display announcements concerning Association activities only.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Fifteen-minute break for every four consecutive hours of work; duty-free lunch minimum 30 minutes for 5+ hour shifts
Educational support personnel shall be provided a fifteen-minute break for every four consecutive hours of work. The initial assignment shall be consecutive hours. Educational support personnel working 5 or more consecutive hours during a workday shall be provided a duty-free lunch of no less than thirty minutes.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental coverage included
Dental coverage provided as part of benefits package
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Educational support personnel shall be formally evaluated at least once per year
While evaluation of educational support personnel is a continuous and an ongoing process, educational support personnel shall be formally evaluated at least once a year.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step 1 to supervisor, Step 2 to superintendent, Step 3 to binding arbitration
Step 1 - The grievant shall present the grievance in writing to the immediately involved supervisor... Step 2 - If the grievance is not resolved in Step 1, the grievant may appeal... Step 3 - If the grievant is not satisfied... the Association may submit the grievance within 20 days to binding arbitration.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Monthly health care coverage for 5+ hours/day employees, 2026-2027
For employees that work 5 hours or more per day, the district will provide the amounts listed below to be used towards an employee health care coverage. 2026-2027 - $1000 per month/$12000 annually
Other
Hepatitis B Inoculation — Hepatitis B inoculations provided on voluntary basis at no cost
Hepatitis B inoculations shall be provided on a voluntary basis to the educational support personnel at no cost.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Teachers' work day begins 15 minutes prior to students' day and extends 15 minutes after
The teachers' work day shall begin fifteen (15) minutes prior to the students' day beginning and will extend to fifteen (15) minutes after the students' day ends.
Other
Jury Duty Pay — The Board shall pay the regular salary to educational support personnel called to serve as jurors or subpoenaed to testify, remitting per diem fees to the District.
The Board shall pay the regular salary to educational support personnel, who during the regular school term are called to serve as jurors or subpoenaed to testify at any administrative or court proceedings.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Courses past bachelor's degree must be part of approved master's degree program in teacher's major field or education area. Courses past master's degree must be graduate or post-graduate level towards second master's or doctorate.
Courses past a bachelor's degree must be part of an approved master's degree program in either the teacher's major teaching field or in an area of education as deemed eligible by the Superintendent. Courses past a master's degree must be graduate or post-graduate level courses.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $88,000
MA+45 Step 13 maximum salary approximately $88,000
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $52,000 at Step 0, MS lane
MS Step 0: $52,000
Other
Membership Dues Deduction — Board deducts one-eighth of association dues from salary over 4 months (October through January); teachers employed after school commencement pay directly
Pursuant to authorization, the Board shall deduct one-eighth of such dues from the salary check of the teacher for four (4) months, with the first deduction October 1, and the last in January of each year. Teachers employed after the commencement of the school term shall pay directly to the Education Association.
Other
No Strike Clause — Association affirms it does not have the right to strike
After the Negotiated Agreement has been reached and ratified by both parties, the Association affirms that it does not have the right to strike. The Association affirms that neither the Association or any of its agents or members will assist in or participate in strikes, sanctions, slowdowns.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Additional pay for substitute teacher work
When an educational support personnel member is asked to substitute as a teacher, the member shall be paid an additional $9.00 per hour for the hours worked as a substitute.
Other
Parental Child Rearing Leave — up to 90 consecutive teaching days unpaid leave after using accumulated sick leave
Such teacher may request additional unpaid leave after using accumulated sick leave related to the pregnancy and/or delivery of a child. The extent of any leave shall not be greater than 90 consecutive teaching days. These 90 days shall include the paid sick leave.
Other
Payroll Deduction Dues — Board shall deduct an amount equal to 1/8 of the membership dues during October through May
The Board shall deduct an amount equal to 1/8 of the membership dues during October, November, December, January, February, March, April and May. The check shall be prepared and remitted to the Association within ten days of the end of each month.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Three personal business leave days per year after first year; one day first year
During the first year of employment, each full-time educational support personnel shall have one personal business leave day per school year and three personal business leave days each year after that.
Other
Personnel File Review — Each teacher shall have the right to review contents of their own personnel file during normal working hours in the presence of the superintendent or designee; Association representative may accompany at teacher's request
Each teacher shall have the right to review the contents of his or her own personnel file during normal working hours and in the presence of the superintendent or designee, in accordance with the Personnel Records Review Act. A representative of the Association may, at the teacher's request, accompany the teacher in this review.
Other
Professional Leave Approval — Professional leave days may not accumulate beyond the school year; prior approval of the administration is required.
If educational support personnel request professional leave, a request form shall be filled out by the educational support personnel. Prior approval of the administration is required for professional leave. Professional leave days may not accumulate beyond the school year.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — 9.4%
Employer pickup of 9.4% employee TRS contribution
Retirement
Retirement System — IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) referenced for sick leave accumulation purposes
Sick leave may be accumulated to no more than 180 days, except sick leave for IMRF retirement purposes which may be accumulated to 240 days.
Rif
Rif Recall Years — Recall eligibility period of one calendar year from RIF notice date
Educational support personnel affected by the reduction in force shall be eligible for recall for a period of one calendar year beginning from the date of the RIF notice.
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Six salary lanes: BA, BA+5, BS+6, BS+1+2, MS, Appendix 4
Salary schedule displays lanes: BS, BS+5, BS+15, BS+18, MS, and Appendix 4 containing additional lanes
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Advancement on salary schedule once per year beginning September 15
Advancement on the salary schedule will take place once per year beginning on September 15. Course documentation from the previous three (3) semesters should be submitted to the Superintendent by September 1.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Thirteen days of sick leave per year without loss of pay
Each educational support personnel are entitled to thirteen days of sick leave per year without loss of pay.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Maximum 180 days sick leave accumulation, except 240 days for IMRF retirement purposes
Sick leave may be accumulated to no more than 180 days, except sick leave for IMRF retirement purposes which may be accumulated to 240 days.
Compensation
Step Increase — Additional $1.00 per hour increase at 5th, 10th, and 15th year of service
Educational Support Personnel shall receive an additional $1.00 per hour increase at the beginning of their 5th, 10th, and 15th year of service.
Other
Strike Prohibition — Association affirms it does not have the right to strike and that neither the Association nor any of its agents or members will assist in or participate in strikes, sanctions, slowdowns or any concerted effort which shall interfere with, impede or impair the normal operation of the school or schools in the district
After the Negotiated Agreement has been reached and ratified by both parties, the Association affirms that it does not have the right to strike. The Association affirms that neither the Association or any of its agents or members will assist in or participate in strikes, sanctions, slowdowns or any concerted effort which shall interfere with, impede or impair the normal operation.
Other
Teacher Assault Reporting — Teacher shall immediately report alleged assault or battery to building principal and submit incident report to Superintendent; reports retained in personnel file
The teacher shall immediately report to the building principal any alleged case of assault and/or battery and shall submit an incident report to the Superintendent. The administration will investigate the alleged assault and/or battery. Such reports shall be retained as part of the employee's personnel file.
Other
Teacher Licensure Reimbursement — Reimbursement for cost of one teacher licensure test upon documentation of payment and successful completion
Educational Support Personnel shall be reimbursed for the cost of one teacher licensure test. To qualify for reimbursement, the employee must provide documentation of both (1) payment for the test and (2) successful completion of the test.
Other
Union Representation Right — educational support personnel have the right to organize and join the Association and to participate in negotiations with the Board through representatives of their own choosing
Educational support personnel defined in Article 1 shall have the right to organize and join the Association and to participate in negotiations with the Board or its designee through representatives of their own choosing. It is also agreed that educational support personnel have the right not to join the Association.
Other
Vacancy Posting — All newly created positions and other vacancies shall be posted on a designated bulletin board in each building for ten days prior to action by the Board to fill the vacancy
All newly created positions and other vacancies shall be posted on a designated bulletin board in each building for ten (10) days prior to action by the Board to fill the vacancy. The notice shall contain a description of the position, type of work, location, start date, requirements of the job and the deadline for the educational support personnel to indicate interest in the position.
Insurance
Vision Coverage — Vision coverage included
Vision coverage provided as part of benefits package