Other
Aces — ACES
ACES 3.00%
Other
Air Rising Club Sponsor — Air Rising Club Sponsor
Air Rising Club Sponsor 4.00%
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available at fifth step; arbitrator limited to interpretation and implementation of agreement terms
Arbitration proceedings conducted by American Arbitration Association. Arbitrator shall not have power to add, subtract, alter, or modify terms of Agreement. Limited to interpretation and implementation of Agreement terms.
Other
Assignment Notification Deadline — Notification of teaching assignments and schedules issued by July 15
Notification of teaching assignments and schedules shall be issued by July 15. Board reserves right to make assignment changes after July 15 for emergency situations.
Other
Association Leave Annual — Maximum days granted to Association for conferences or business; no more than 2 members absent at one time
Association granted maximum of five (5) days by Board for conferences or other business. No more than two (2) members absent at one time. Association reimburses District for substitute costs.
Other
Association Member Dues Deduction — OEA/NEA/IEA membership dues deducted from salary and remitted by payroll clerk
Teacher member of Okayville Education Association (OEA) may have membership for NEA, IEA, OEA deducted from salary. Deductions remitted by payroll clerk to treasurer of OEA after each pay period.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Base salary for newly hired teacher with BA and no prior experience in 2024-2025
The Base Salary, which includes TRS, to be paid to the newly hired teachers with no prior experience or education beyond a BA and for calculation of Extra Duty Salaries in Appendix B, shall be as follows: *2024-2025 $41,588
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Negotiated increase of 4.75% in 2024-2025
Each teacher in the bargaining unit shall receive the following negotiated increase over his or her previous year's base salary including TRS, as follows: 2024-2025 4.75%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Negotiated increase of 4.75% in 2025-2026
2025-2026 4.75%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Negotiated increase of 4.75% in 2026-2027
2026-2027 4.75%
Other
Bass Fishing Coach — Bass Fishing coach
Bass Fishing coach 2.00%
Leave
Bereavement Days — Three bereavement leave days per event as defined in Illinois Family Bereavement Act; non-accumulative
Three (3) Bereavement Leave Days per event shall be available for use following these events as defined in the Illinois Family Bereavement Act: the death of a covered family member...Such days are non-accumulative.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Teacher work year consists of 180 teacher attendance days and one Parent-Teacher Conference Day
The teacher work year will consist of 180 teacher attendance days and one (1) Parent-Teacher Conference Day.
Other
Contract Term — Agreement effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027
Term of Agreement--The Agreement and all provisions therein shall be effective July 1, 2024, and shall continue in effect until June 30, 2027.
Other
Drama Club — Drama Club
Drama Club 5.00%
Other
Drama Club Assistant — Drama Club Assistant
Drama Club Assistant 3.00%
Other
Dual Credit Teachers — Dual Credit Teachers (Paid for Each Dual Credit Course Taught)
Dual Credit Teachers (Paid for Each Dual Credit Course Taught) 1.00%
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Board will pay T.H.I.S. Fund contribution to the extent that contribution does not exceed 1.16%
T.H.I.S. - The Board will pay the 'Member Teachers' Health Insurance Security (T.H.I.S.) Fund' contribution to the extent that said contribution does not exceed 1.16%.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Non-tenured teachers subject to two formal evaluations every year; tenured teachers subject to one formal evaluation every other year
Non-tenured teachers shall be subject to two formal evaluation(s) every year. Tenured teachers shall be subject to one formal evaluation every other year unless the teacher or the administrator requests an additional evaluation.
Other
Fbla — F.B.L.A.
F.B.L.A. 2.00%
Other
Ffa — F.F.A.
F.F.A. 7.00%
Other
Greenhouse — Greenhouse
Greenhouse 4.00%
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Five-step grievance procedure: informal discussion, written grievance to principal, superintendent review, Board of Education meeting, binding arbitration
First Step: informal verbal discussion. Second Step: written grievance to principal within 15 school days. Third Step: superintendent review within 10 school days. Fourth Step: Board meeting within 10 school days. Fifth Step: binding arbitration.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board pays $775/month for 24-25 school year
The Board will pay the following amounts per month for Major Medical Group Insurance Policy for all teachers who choose to carry insurance. 24-25 $775
Other
Honor Society — Honor Society
Honor Society 2.00%
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Board contributes $40/month to HSA for HDHP enrollees
For any employee enrolled in a High Deductible Health Insurance plan, the board will contribute $40 to the employee's HSA account each month.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Teacher workday begins at 7:30 A.M. and concludes when work is completed but not before 3:10 P.M.
The teacher's work day shall begin at 7:30 A.M. The teacher's workday shall conclude when in the teachers' professional judgment his/her work for the day is completed but not before the following time of 3:10 P.M.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Educational Training Increments: teachers completing credit hours for Professional Growth Tiers receive $950 additional salary increase
Educational Training Increments - In addition to the Negotiated Increase in salary, any teacher who completes credit hours for one of the following Professional Growth Tiers shall receive an additional increase of $950 in his or her salary.
Other
Meal Reimbursement Day Meeting — Maximum noon meal reimbursement for day meetings when not included in registration
In the case of day meetings, only the noon meal will be reimbursed at a maximum of $15.00 if the meal is included in the registration fee.
Other
Meal Reimbursement Evening Dinner — Maximum evening dinner reimbursement at workshop/meeting
In the case of an evening dinner meeting, the teacher will be reimbursed for the evening meal at a maximum of $26.00 if meal included in registration fee.
Other
Model Un — Model UN
Model UN 2.00%
Other
Mu Alpha Theta — Mu Alpha Theta
Mu Alpha Theta 1.00%
Other
Newspaper Launchpad — Newspaper (Launchpad)
Newspaper (Launchpad) 2.50%
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Zero absences receive $150.00
An incentive bonus regarding attendance during the school year is a part of this salary schedule. Bonus payments are set according to the following schedule: 0 days $150.00
Other
Ogs Yearbook Pre K To B — OGS Yearbook (Pre-K to B)
OGS Yearbook (Pre-K to B) 2.00%
Other
Overnight Meal Reimbursement Breakfast — Breakfast reimbursement for overnight meeting attendance
If necessary for teacher to stay overnight for meeting, district arranges lodging. Reimbursed for meals: breakfast $13.00
Other
Overnight Meal Reimbursement Dinner — Dinner reimbursement for overnight meeting attendance
If necessary for teacher to stay overnight for meeting, district arranges lodging. Reimbursed for meals: evening dinner $26.00
Other
Overnight Meal Reimbursement Lunch — Lunch reimbursement for overnight meeting attendance
If necessary for teacher to stay overnight for meeting, district arranges lodging. Reimbursed for meals: noon lunch $15.00
Compensation
Paycheck Schedule — Teachers receive paychecks on the 10th and 24th of each month
Teachers will receive paychecks on the 10th and 24th of each month.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Full-time teachers granted maximum of 2 personal leave days per work year
regularly employed full-time teachers a personal maximum of (2) two personal leave days per work year. Unused personal leave days shall rollover into unused sick leave.
Other
Physical Exam Cost Teacher Paid — Initial employment physical examination cost borne by teacher unless Board specifies examining physician
Upon initial employment, teachers shall provide current physical examination report including negative TB test. Cost borne by teacher unless Board specifies examining physician; Board shall pay examination fee.
Other
Prom Coordinator — PROM Coordinator
PROM Coordinator 1.00%
Other
Reassignment Written Reason Required — Any reassignments must be made with specific written reason provided to teacher
Any reassignments shall be made with specific written reason to the teacher as to why such reassignments are being made.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board pays 9% TRS contribution on salary and insurance annuity option
TRS - All salary increases and beginning salaries shall include the nine percent (9%) Teachers Retirement System contribution on salary and insurance annuity option as per 9.6 D.
Retirement
Retirement System — Teacher Retirement System of the State of Illinois (TRS)
The Board shall recognize the service of any full-time teacher who is eligible to receive regular retirement pension benefits through the Teacher Retirement System of the State of Illinois.
Other
Science Club — Science Club
Science Club 5.50%
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Twelve days of sick leave per year for full time teachers with 0-20 years of experience; 15 days for teachers with 21+ years
Twelve (12) days of sick leave per year shall be granted to full time teachers that have 0-20 years of experience and 15 days will be granted to those with 21 or more years of experience.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Unused sick leave accumulates to 365 days maximum at full pay
If any teacher does not use the full amount of sick leave thus allowed, the unused sick leave shall accumulate to three hundred sixty-five (365) days at the full pay.
Other
Spanish Club — Spanish Club
Spanish Club 4.00%
Other
Step Grant Coordinator — STEP Grant Coordinator
STEP Grant Coordinator 1.00%
Compensation
Step Increase — Step increases referenced in assignment and salary context but specific dollar amount not stated in these pages
Other
Student Council — Student Council
Student Council 7.00%
Other
Student Leadership Team — Student Leadership Team
Student Leadership Team 1.00%
Compensation
Summer School Hourly Rate — Summer school pay rate for regularly employed teachers
Summer School pay shall be at the rate of $30.00 per hour. A 30-minute planning period shall be included in the workday.
Other
Tb Testing Required — TB testing required for all staff working with Pre-K aged children; may be reinstated yearly if requested by Washington County TB Sanatorium Board
TB testing is required for all staff that works with Pre-K aged children. Board retains right to reinstate yearly TB testing if requested to do so by Washington County TB Sanatorium Board.
Compensation
Travel Reimbursement Rate — Federal mileage rate for authorized school business travel
Authorized travel expense incurred by teachers on school business shall be reimbursed at the Federal rate per mile.
Other
Yearbook — Yearbook
Yearbook 7.00%