Whiteside SD 115

Within thirty (30) school days after receiving the decision of the Board, the Union may submit the grievance to binding arbitration under the voluntary Labor Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The arbitrator shall follow the standard rules of the AAA and his/her decision shall be binding on all parties.

Step 20 BACHELORS 71,366 (from Appendix A 2021-2022, showing highest BA step value)

STEP 1 BACHELORS 40,516 (from Appendix A, 2021-2022 Gross Salary schedule)

Each year of the contract, all bargaining unit employees that are not eligible to receive an experience step will receive a 3% longevity salary increase over their previous year's salary.

Each year of the contract, all bargaining unit employees that are not eligible to receive an experience step will receive a 3% longevity salary increase over their previous year's salary.

Each year of the contract, all bargaining unit employees that are not eligible to receive an experience step will receive a 3% longevity salary increase over their previous year's salary.

In the event of the death in the immediate family, employees shall be granted a maximum of two days funeral leave. If additional time is needed, accumulated sick leave days may be used.

All teachers' work day shall be 7 ½ hours, including the duty-free lunch period.

District contributes 100% single coverage premium and $175/month toward family premium.

First Step: informal discussion. Second Step: Principal. Third Step: Superintendent. Fourth Step: Board. Fifth Step: Binding arbitration through AAA.

The District shall contribute one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175) per month toward the family premium for those employees electing family coverage.

For full-time teachers, the District shall contribute 100% of the single coverage premium for health insurance for the duration of the contract.

Credits earned prior to September 1 and January 1 will be used to determine salary for ensuing semesters. Hours toward advanced placement on salary table must be approved by Superintendent.

Step 25 MAST+32 84,860 (highest MA-lane value in Appendix A 2021-2022)

STEP 1 MASTERS 42,863 (from Appendix A, 2021-2022 Gross Salary schedule)

An additional $500 bonus will be payable by Dec.15, 2021 for all employees except those who have submitted their retirement notice and are subject to the 6% earnings cap.

Full-time teachers who have no more than 1 day absent will receive a $250 bonus in June. This bonus will not be considered payment for unused sick days for retirement purposes.

Teachers shall be able to use 5 sick days at their sole discretion. These days are not subject to administrative approval or review, but no more than 3 of these 5 days may be taken consecutively except in emergency situations.

In each of the two (2) years prior to retirement, bargaining unit members who have worked at least fifteen (15) years in the Whiteside School District shall receive a salary increase equal to a 6% increase in the teacher's TRS creditable earnings from the prior year.

The District shall withhold from this gross salary the teacher's required contribution to TRS up to 9.98% and shall pay this amount to TRS on behalf of the teacher.

The District shall withhold from this gross salary the teacher's required contribution to TRS up to 9.98% and shall pay this amount to TRS on behalf of the teacher.

If the Board has any vacancies or newly created positions for the following school term or within one (1) calendar year from the beginning of the following school term, the selection of a candidate must be based upon consideration of factors including certifications, qualifications, merit and ability.

Appendix A salary schedule shows columns: BACHELORS BACH+8 BACH+16 BACH+24 BACH+32 MASTERS MAST+8 MAST+16 MAST+24 MAST+32

Salary schedules in Appendices A, B and C show steps 1-25 with step 25 only on highest education lanes.

Each teacher with up to 15 years of service shall be entitled to fourteen (14) sick days per year. Teachers with 16-24 years shall be entitled to 19 sick days per year. Teachers with 25+ years shall be entitled to 24 sick days per year.

Unused sick leave will accumulate to a total of 360 days. All teachers shall be given their annual allotment of sick days at the beginning of each school year, even if they exceed the 360 day cumulative maximum. However, the maximum number of days that will be allowed to roll over to the next school year is 360 days.

The Board may, at its sole discretion, reimburse teachers for courses taken by them at accredited colleges and universities up to One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) per year.

The total amount of tuition reimbursement by the School District shall be limited to $25,000 for each year of the contract. Reimbursement shall be on a pro rata basis so that all requests are funded at the same percentage rate.