Compensation
Additional Class Overload Pay — Additional class beyond 6: 10% of scheduled annual salary per additional class per semester; 20% per additional class per year
District can offer additional class assignments beyond normal load to tenured staff, or offer to non-tenured if tenured decline. Compensation at per-semester rate of 10% of teacher's scheduled annual salary for each additional class per semester or 20% annually.
Compensation
Additional Hours July — Building secretaries may work up to ten (10) days in the month of July 2023 upon approval of the interim assistant superintendent
Building secretaries may work up to ten (10) days in the month of July 2023 upon approval of the interim assistant superintendent. The wage will be at the current wage of the employee.
Other
Agreement Signed Date — April 23, 2025
This Agreement is signed April 23, 2025
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration administered by American Arbitration Association or mutually agreed arbitrator
Step IV - Association may submit grievance to binding arbitration under Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of American Arbitration Association. Arbitrator shall have no power to alter terms and conditions of Agreement. Arbitrator's decision shall be binding to extent permitted by law.
Other
Assignment Notification — employee must be given written notice of change of assignment no later than 10 calendar days after first day of new school term
An employee shall be given written notice of any change of his/her assignments for the forthcoming school year no later than ten (10) calendar days after the first day of the new school term. Such notice shall include location(s), work schedule, name of supervisor(s), and job description.
Other
Association Board Meetings — Association President or designee given written notice via e-mail of regular or special Board meetings and copy of approved Board agenda and open session minutes
The Association President or his/her designee shall be given written notice via his/her e-mail of any regular or special meeting of the Board and a copy of the agenda as well as approved Board of Education open session minutes whenever Board members are notified.
Other
Association Business School Property — Association representatives permitted to conduct Association business on school property provided not interfering with professional responsibilities and complying with board policies and administrative rules
Representatives of the Association shall be permitted to transact Association business on school property, so long as such transactions do not interfere with the professional responsibilities of any employee and further provided that such representatives comply with all existing written Board policies and written administrative rules and regulations.
Other
Association Leave — Association representatives may attend local, state, or national conferences excused without loss of salary and benefits to maximum of 15 days per contract year
In the event that the Association desires to send representatives to local, state, or national conferences, these representatives shall be excused without loss of salary and benefits to a maximum of fifteen (15) days per contract year provided that no more than five (5) such days may be used on any single day.
Other
Attendance Requirement Before After — Employees expected to be at work at least 15 minutes before start of student day and remain 15 minutes after end of student day
Employees are expected to be at work at least 15 minutes before the start of the student attendance day and remain at work at least 15 minutes after the end of the student attendance day.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Salary placement: up to 12 years service outside district allowed for initial placement; after tenure, up to 4 more years certified experience credited
A maximum of up to twelve (12) years of service outside the district shall be allowed for initial placement on the salary schedule. After an Employee has been granted tenure in the District, the Employee shall be advanced on the salary schedule to a maximum of up to four (4) more years of certified experience.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Reimbursement for graduate credit classes: up to 9 credit hours per teacher per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30)
The Board of Education shall pay for pre-approved course work both on and off campus by the teacher as approved by the Superintendent with a maximum of nine (9) credit hours per teacher, per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Board will pay up to $250 per credit hour for course at accredited college/university for advanced degree or endorsement directly related to District's educational program
The Board will pay up to $250 per credit hour for a course at an accredited college or university that counts toward an advanced degree or another endorsement directly related to the District's educational program.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Board will pay up to $125 per credit hour for course at accredited college/university directly related to teacher's classroom assignment but not qualifying for higher reimbursement
The Board will pay up to $125 per credit hour for a course at an accredited college or university that does not qualify for Subsection (a) above but that is nevertheless directly related to the teacher's classroom assignment.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Employees may use up to three (3) days of their individual sick leave per year for leave connected with attending of funerals for persons beyond the immediate family
Employees may use up to three (3) days of their individual sick leave per year for leave connected with attending of funerals for persons beyond the immediate family as defined in Section 9.01(a) above.
Other
Board Minutes Distribution — Board media report/meeting summary emailed to Association members same timeframe as Board of Education; agendas and open session minutes emailed when posted/approved
The Board's media report/Board meeting summary will be emailed to the members of the Association within the same timeframe as it is provided to the members of the Board of Education. Members of the Association will be emailed a copy of the agenda and all approved open session minutes of the Board when they are posted or approved, respectively.
Other
Board Notification Meeting — Association president must receive written notice of regular/special board meetings with agenda at least 48 hours prior
The president of the Association or his/her designee shall be given written notice (hard copy or electronic) of any regular or special meeting of the Board together with a copy of the agenda or statement of purpose of such meeting at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled time.
Other
Board Policy Change Notification — Before Board changes existing policies affecting wages, hours, or terms of employment, must notify Association and arrange meeting within reasonable time
Before the Board changes any existing policies or procedures that affect the Employee's wages, hours, or other terms and conditions of employment, it shall notify the Association of any potential change and, upon the Association's demand to bargain, arrange for a meeting to take place within a reasonable period of time between representatives of the Board and the Association.
Other
Building Supervision Duty — Employee assuming temporary building supervision in absence of principal: released from regular duties with substitute or compensated at internal substitution rate
In the absence of a building supervisor (principal) or designee, any Employee who agrees to assume the temporary responsibility for the administration or supervision of the building shall, by the decision of the supervisor in consultation with the Employee, either be released from his/her regular duties, with a substitute to be provided where necessary, or in the case where there is no substitute provided the Employee will be compensated, in addition to his or her regular salary, at the internal
Compensation
Class Load 7 12 — No more than 6 class assignments for grades 7-12
The teaching load for grades seven (7) through twelve (12) will consist of no more than six (6) class assignments.
Other
Class Size 5 6 — Grades 5-6: Starting maximum 25 students per classroom with allowable variance of 3 students
Each classroom student population starts with no more than twenty-five (25) students as of August 1st, annually, with an allowable variance of 3 students per classroom.
Other
Class Size 7 12 — Grades 7-12: Starting maximum 27 students per classroom with allowable variance of 3 students
Each classroom student population starts with no more than twenty-seven (27) students as of August 1st, annually, with an allowable variance of 3 students per classroom.
Other
Class Size K4 — Kindergarten-Grade 4: Starting maximum 23 students per classroom with allowable variance of 2 students
Each classroom student population starts with no more than twenty-three (23) students as of August 1st, annually, with an allowable variance of 2 students per classroom.
Other
Class Size Music Ensembles — 5th Grade Band, Junior High School Music Ensembles and High School Music Ensembles may have an unlimited number of students per class
5th Grade Band, Junior High School Music Ensembles and High School Music Ensembles may have an unlimited number of students per class.
Other
Class Size Pe — Physical Education classes: Starting maximum 32 students per classroom with allowable variance of 3 students
Each classroom student population starts with no more than thirty-two (32) students as of August 1st, annually, with an allowable variance of 3 students per classroom.
Other
Class Size Science Lab — Science Lab and Shop classes: Starting maximum 22 students per classroom; additional students may be added with instructor approval
Each classroom student population starts with no more than twenty-two (22) students as of August 1st, annually. Additional students may be added to these classes with the instructor's approval.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — 185 days: 175 student attendance days, 4 institute days, 1 parent-teacher conference set, 5 emergency days
The school year calendar shall consist of 185 days which shall include 175 student attendance days, or the equivalent as permitted by the Illinois School Code, four (4) institute days, one (1) set of parent teacher conferences and five (5) emergency days.
Other
Contract Duration — August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028
This agreement shall be effective commencing August 1, 2025, and shall continue in effect until the end of the day July 31, 2028
Other
Contract Effective Date — May 8, 2023 through June 30, 2024
This memorandum of understanding becomes effective May 8, 2023. This agreement supersedes clause 16.4 F in the current contract.
Other
Contract Printing Distribution — Within 30 days after Agreement is signed, copies printed at Employer expense and distributed to all Bargaining Unit Members
Within thirty (30) days after the Agreement is signed, copies of this Agreement shall be printed at the expense of the Employer and presented to the Association for distribution to each Bargaining Unit Member now and hereafter employed.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board agrees to offer dental and/or vision insurance at the teacher's expense
The Board agrees to offer dental and/or vision insurance at the teacher's expense.
Other
District Email Internet Use — Association entitled to use District e-mail and internet services provided use consistent with written Board policy and rules; Superintendent provides Association President with copy of Board policy
The use of District e-mail and internet services provided such use is consistent with written Board policy and related rules and regulations regarding such use including, but not limited to, the right to deny use to any individual who fails to execute District approved e-mail and internet use authorization forms or whose use significantly interferes with the user's job responsibilities.
Other
District Facilities Use — Association entitled to use district facsimile, computer, word processing equipment; school buildings subject to availability and advance notice; employee mailboxes, inter-school mail, bulletin boards for internal communication
The Association shall be entitled to: The use of the School District's facsimile equipment, computer equipment and word processing equipment; The use of the school buildings for Association meetings subject to availability and reasonable advance notice; The use of employee mailboxes, inter-school mail, and designated school bulletin boards for the purpose of internal communication.
Other
Dues Deduction — payroll deduction of membership dues with employee signature on authorization form; authorization effective year to year unless cancelled in writing by September 1; deductions equally distributed over remaining pay periods and remitted within 10 working days of each pay period
Proper authorization for payroll deduction of membership dues shall be the signature of the employee on an authorization form prepared by the Association and submitted to the employer. Authorization shall remain effective from year to year unless the employee cancels such authorization in writing to the Superintendent and Association prior to September 1. Payroll deductions shall be equally deducted over the remaining pay periods of the school year and remitted to the Association within ten (10) working days following each
Other
Early Dismissal Prorated — On planned early dismissal days, all classes meet on pro rata basis and preparation periods similarly reduced on pro rata basis
On planned early dismissal days, all classes will meet on a pro rata basis, and all preparation periods will be similarly reduced on a pro rata basis.
Compensation
Eleven Month True Time Fy23 — 11 month employees begin True Time pay schedule July 1, 2022 with first check August 25, 2022
Beginning on July 1, 2022, employees will begin with a True Time pay schedule as indicated in Table A below with their first check of FY 23 on August 25, 2022 [no pay check would be received on July 10 (year one only), July 25 (year one only) and August 10 (every year due to zero days worked from 7/11-7/25) for 11 month employees].
Compensation
Eleven Twelve Month Equalized Pay Fy22 — 11 and 12 month employees paid annualized salary with equalized pay from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022
From July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 (FY 22), all 11 and 12 month employees will be paid an annualized salary with equalized pay from time worked of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 with the last pay of 6/25/2022.
Other
Emergency Duty Definition — Short-term emergency coverage defined as one school-year or less
the parties wish to make an exception for employees who are needed to cover short-term (defined in this MOU as one school-year or less) emergency responsibilities outside their normal job duties.
Other
Emergency Duty Overtime Eligibility — Hours worked for short-term emergency coverage can count toward 40-hour threshold for overtime eligibility, with Superintendent approval and under special exception conditions
When employee is needed to cover short-term emergency responsibilities outside normal job duties, then as special exception to Section 6.4(A), paid sick leave time, holidays, and emergency days will be counted toward the 40-hour threshold for overtime eligibility.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee pays first $1,250 of deductible; district reimburses balance
The Employee will pay the first $1,250 of the insurance deductible; the district will reimburse the Employee the balance of the deductible.
Other
Employee Representation Notice — employee must receive at least 24 hours prior written notice of disciplinary/adverse meeting
Whenever an employee is required to appear before any administrator, supervisor or member(s) of the Board of Education concerning any matter that is disciplinary in nature or could adversely affect terms and conditions of employment, the employee shall be provided at least twenty four (24) hours prior written notice.
Other
Equipment Use — Association has right to use equipment including telephones, typewriters, duplicating/printing equipment, binding equipment, calculators, audio-visual equipment, and computers at reasonable times when not in use; Association reimburses for consumable supplies
The Association shall have the right to use equipment including, but not limited to, telephones, typewriters, duplicating or printing equipment, binding equipment, calculators, audio-visual equipment, and computers at reasonable times when such equipment is not in use. The Association will reimburse the employer for the actual cost of any consumable supplies used by the Association.
Other
Evaluation Committee Representation — Minimum WCEA representatives on Evaluation Committee
The Evaluation Committee shall include a minimum of three representatives from the Association as appointed by the Association and an equal number of administrators appointed by the Board.
Other
Evaluation Conference Post — Days after observation for post-conference
Each formal observation will be followed by a post-conference between the teacher and the evaluator within ten (10) school days after the observation.
Other
Evaluation Conference Pre — Days prior to formal observation for pre-conference
Each formal observation will be preceded by a pre-conference between the teacher and the evaluator at least two school days prior to the observation.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenured teachers evaluated at least once every two years
Tenured teachers will be evaluated at least once every two years. Tenured teachers whose last evaluation rating was 'Excellent' or 'Proficient' will be observed at least two times per evaluation cycle.
Other
Evaluation Response Deadline — Days to submit written response to evaluation
If the Employee disagrees with the evaluation, he/she may submit a written response, which shall be attached to the file copy of the evaluation in question provided such response is submitted within ten (10) days following the date of the evaluation conference.
Other
File Examination Timeline — An employee shall have the right to examine his/her personnel file within two (2) business days following the Employee's request
An employee shall have the right to examine his/her personnel file within two (2) business days following the Employee's request and to have a representative of the Association accompany him/her in such review.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Step I (supervisor), Step II (superintendent), Step III (board of education), Step IV (binding arbitration)
Step I – Within thirty (30) school days... Step II – If not resolved at Step I, appeal to Superintendent within ten (10) days... Step III – If not resolved at Step II, refer to Board of Education within ten (10) days... Step IV – binding arbitration under Voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Monthly payment to full-time employees as of June 30, 2013
Each full time Employee of record as of June 30, 2013 who received, in lieu of the District's health insurance plan, $116.55 per month shall continue to receive a payment of $116.55 per month.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — 7½ hours (including preparation periods and lunch periods), plus additional time for routine professional responsibilities as expected
The length of the work day for all Employees shall not exceed 7½ hours (including preparation periods and lunch periods), plus such additional time beyond 7½ hours as may be reasonably necessary for completion of such routine professional responsibilities.
Compensation
Internal Substitution 7 12 — 7-12 internal substitution: $30.00 per class period
7-12 at $30.00 per class period
Compensation
Internal Substitution K6 — K-6 internal substitution: $30.00 per hour (paid one hour minimum)
K – 6 at $30.00 per hour (paid one hour minimum)
Other
Involuntary Transfer Least Senior — When volunteers are not obtainable, involuntary transfers shall be made on the basis of the least seniority
When volunteers are not obtainable, involuntary transfers shall be made on the basis of the least seniority.
Other
Involuntary Transfer Notice — Notice period for involuntary transfer
Written notice of a proposed involuntary transfer shall be given to the staff member involved within five (5) days upon knowledge of such transfer.
Other
Involuntary Transfer Qualified Volunteers — When necessary to involuntarily transfer employees within a building or a classification, all qualified volunteers shall first be utilized
When it is necessary to involuntarily transfer employees within a building or a classification, all qualified volunteers shall first be utilized, if possible.
Other
Involuntary Transfer Right Of First Refusal — Right of first refusal period for routine involuntary transfers
In the case of routine involuntary transfers, any employee so transferred shall have the right of first refusal for a period of four (4) years from the date of transfer if said employee's former position becomes available.
Other
Involuntary Transfer Seniority Exceptions — Exceptions to seniority: (1) employee is the only one certified/qualified for specific position, (2) employee transferred for disciplinary reasons, (3) new building initially staffed after volunteers utilized
Exceptions to seniority will be made when (1) an employee is the only employee who is certified and/or qualified for a specific position, (2) an employee has been transferred for disciplinary reasons, or (3) a new building is being initially staffed after volunteers have first been utilized.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Lane advancement allowed; salary schedule includes multiple lanes (BA, BA+15, BA+30, MA, MA+30, MA+45, PhD by inference from typical Illinois structure)
After an Employee has been granted tenure in the District, the Employee shall be advanced on the salary schedule to a maximum of up to four (4) more years of certified experience if not originally granted when the Employee was placed on the salary schedule.
Other
Late Resignation Liquidated Damages — Teacher resigning after August 1 (except unexpected health event): $1,500 liquidated damages withheld from final paycheck or repaid within two weeks
Except in the case of an unexpected health event of the Teacher or his/her spouse or minor child, any Teacher who resigns from the District after August 1 of a given year and leaves the District short-staffed is required to pay the District $1,500 as liquidated damages. Such amount will be withheld from the Teacher's final paycheck. If the final paycheck is not sufficient to allow for $1,500 to be withheld, the Teacher must repay the balance within two weeks
Compensation
License Reimbursement — District reimburses initial and renewal costs of required licenses/certificates
The District agrees to reimburse the initial cost and renewal cost of licenses/certificates that are required by the District. For new hires, the District will reimburse the initial cost of an approved license/certification.