Other
Academic Freedom — Teachers given degree of academic freedom in day-to-day sequence, selection of materials, and instructional activities consistent with Board approved curriculum
The Board acknowledges that teachers shall be given a degree of academic freedom in respect to the day-to-day sequence, selection/use of materials, and instructional activities provided such academic freedom is exercised in a manner that promotes the District's educational objectives
Other
Admin Union Meetings Schedule — Administration and union each designate 2 representatives to meet minimum twice per fiscal year on mutually agreed dates and times; may meet more frequently by mutual agreement
El sindicato y la Administración del Distrito deberán designar cada uno a dos representantes (2) para reunirse dos veces (2) cada año fiscal, como mínimo, en una fecha y horas mutuamente acordadas.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Union indemnification and legal protection for union actions related to Article 17 implementation
El sindicato deberá indemnizar y eximir de responsabilidad alguna a la Junta y a todos sus agentes y empleados por todas y cada una de las reclamaciones, demandas o juicios.
Leave
Association Leave Days — Six (6) days for Association representatives
In the event that the Association desires to send representatives to local, state, or national conferences or on other business pertinent to Association affairs, six (6) days shall be available. The representatives shall be excused without loss of salary, sick leave or personal business days.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — Middle school head custodian rate for 2023-2024
Middle school head custodian $20.50
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Custodio minimum hourly rate
Personal de custodia Tarifa Custodio $17.29
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — salary increases not to exceed five and half percent (5.5%) for each applicable school year
any employee who provides notice of intent to retire after July 1, 2025 and meets all eligibility requirements pursuant to Board Policy 5:296 shall receive salary increases not to exceed five and half percent (5.5%) for each applicable school year.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4.50% increase for school year 2024-2025
School year 2024-2025 Increase 4.50%
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4.50% increase for school year 2025-2026
School year 2025-2026 Increase 4.50%
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 3 consecutive days for funeral attendance
en el caso de la muerte de los padres, cónyuge, hijo(a), hermano(a), suegro(a), cuñada(o), abuelos del empleado o el cónyuge, o de cualquier niño del que el empleado es el principal cuidador, queda reconocido que el empleado puede necesitar hasta tres días hábiles consecutivos (3) para asistir a los servicios funerarios.
Other
Building Assignment Change Deadline — Changes in Certified Staff building assignment shall not be made after July 10 except in special circumstances; Board decision on special circumstances not subject to grievance
Changes in a Certified Staff member's building assignment shall not be made after July 10, except in the event of special circumstances, but the decision of the Board as to the existence of such special circumstances
Other
Building Assignment Notice Certified — Tenured Certified Staff given written notice of building assignment on or before June 12; Non-Certified Staff given notice by August 10 for following school year
Every tenured Certified Staff member shall be given written notice of his/her building assignment for the following school year on or before June 12 and Non-Certified Staff members shall be given written notice via email and US Postal Service for the following school year on or before August 10
Leave
Childbirth Sick Days Cesarean — Forty (40) accumulated sick days for cesarean birth
Staff members may use thirty (30) or forty (40) accumulated sick days for childbirth (thirty (30) for routine delivery/adoption and forty (40) for cesarean birth).
Leave
Childbirth Sick Days Routine — Thirty (30) accumulated sick days for routine delivery/adoption
Staff members may use thirty (30) or forty (40) accumulated sick days for childbirth (thirty (30) for routine delivery/adoption and forty (40) for cesarean birth).
Other
Class Size Acknowledged — The Board and the Association acknowledge that it is desirable to maintain appropriate class size, consonant with effective instructional practices.
The Board and the Association acknowledge that it is desirable to maintain appropriate class size, consonant with effective instructional practices.
Other
Clothing Allowance — Annual reimbursement for work-related clothing and shoes/boots
Each employee shall be reimbursed up to one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) per year for work related clothing and/or shoes/boots. All items must be preapproved by the Chief Financial Officer and/or designee.
Workday
Contract Days Support Staff — Non-certified staff work year consisting of one hundred eighty (180) work days
to eliminate the twenty-eight (28) hours of planning time for non-certified staff and to define the non-certified staff work year as consisting of one hundred eighty (180) work days
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — One Hundred Eighty Seven (187) days inclusive of five (5) emergency days and no more than 176 student attendance days
The school year shall provide One Hundred Eighty Seven (187) days inclusive of five (5) emergency days and no more than 176 student attendance days. The remaining six (6) days shall be professional development days
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Dental Insurance available as part of flexible benefit plan
The Board shall establish a plan of flexible compensation for the benefit of Staff covered by this agreement which is in compliance with Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and in compliance with Sections 79, 104, 105, 106, 125, 129 of the Code. Eligible Staff may elect to purchase with pre-tax dollars, the following plans maintained by the District: 1. Health Insurance 2. Term Life Insurance 3. Dental Insurance
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — retiree shall pay the remaining 20% until the retiree reaches age 65 or becomes eligible for Medicare coverage
For an employee retiring at age 60 or greater who elects to continue participation in the District's Health Insurance Plan, the Board of Education shall pay 80% of the cost of the premium for the retiree's individual coverage and the retiree shall pay the remaining 20% until the retiree reaches age 65 or becomes eligible for Medicare coverage, whichever is last to occur, but in no event exceeding seven (7) years.
Evaluation
Evaluation Completion Date Nontenured — The summative evaluation for all non-tenured teachers shall be completed by April 1 annually
The summative evaluation for all non-tenured teachers shall be completed by April 1 annually.
Evaluation
Evaluation Completion Date Tenured — All summative evaluations for tenured teachers in normal evaluation cycle shall be completed by May 15
All summative evaluations for tenure teachers, in a normal evaluation cycle, shall be completed by May 15.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Nontenured Years — Plan shall provide for evaluation at least once every year of each teacher not in contractual continued service (non-tenured)
The plan shall provide for an evaluation at least once every year of each teacher not in contractual continued service (i.e., non-tenured).
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Tenured Years — Plan shall provide for evaluation at least once every two years of each teacher in contractual continued service (tenured); tenured teacher with needs improvement or unsatisfactory rating evaluated next year
The plan shall provide for an evaluation at least once every two years of each teacher in contractual continued service (i.e., tenured); however, a tenured teacher who has obtained a needs improvement or unsatisfactory rating on the previous year's evaluation shall be evaluated in the next school year
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Annual evaluation system with potential six-month retention if unsatisfactory performance
Si el Distrito así lo desea, puede implementar un sistema de evaluación anual en el que se declare que, si un empleado recibió una calificación general de insatisfactorio desempeño, el Distrito puede retener el documento.
Evaluation
Evaluation Observations Minimum — Minimum of two (2) observations, one of which is formal, shall be conducted before May 1 for tenured teachers in normal evaluation cycle
A minimum of two (2) observations, one of which is formal, as described below, shall be conducted before May 1.
Evaluation
Evaluation Rubric Notice — Written notice shall include copy of rubric (Framework for Teaching) to be used to rate teacher against identified standards and goals
A copy of the rubric (e.g., The Framework for Teaching) to be used to rate the teacher against identified standards and goals and other tools to be used to determine a performance evaluation rating
Evaluation
Evaluation Student Growth Measures — Written notice shall include summary of manner in which measures of student growth and professional practice are used in evaluation relating to performance ratings
A summary of the manner in which measures of student growth and professional practice to be used in the evaluation relate to the performance evaluation ratings of Excellent, Proficient, Needs Improvement, and Unsatisfactory
Evaluation
Evaluation Written Notice — School district shall provide written notice that performance evaluation will be conducted within reasonable proximity to start of school term, or if hired after start, no later than 30 days after contract executed
Within reasonable proximity to the start of the school term, the school district shall provide a written notice that a performance evaluation will be conducted in that school term to each teacher affected or, if hired after the start of the school term, then no later than 30 days
Other
Excluded Positions — Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Director of Curriculum, Chief Financial Officer/CSBO, Director of Technology, Director of Student Services, Executive Assistant to Superintendent and School Board, Administrative Assistants, Accounts Payable, Benefits Coordinator, Bookkeeper, Payroll, Receptionist, Human Resources Assistant, School Secretaries, Registered Nurses, Substitute Teachers, and other supervisory positions
The Certified Staff and Non-Certified Staff shall not include the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of Personnel and Educational Programming, Director of Curriculum, Chief Financial Officer/CSBO, Director of Technology, Director of Student Services, and other positions not specifically described.
Leave
Fmla Leave Max Weeks — Maximum 12 weeks of unpaid FMLA leave annually
Staff members may be entitled annually to a maximum of 12 weeks of unpaid leave (less any annual FMLA leave and/or Childbirth leave already used) for birth of a child, to care for newborn within 12 months of birth or adoption placement.
Evaluation
Formal Observation Duration — The observation must be a minimum of 45 minutes at a time, or a complete lesson, or during an entire class period
The observation must be a minimum of 45 minutes at a time, or a complete lesson, or during an entire class period.
Evaluation
Formal Observation Feedback — The evaluator provides feedback following a formal evaluation to the teacher in writing (electronic or paper)
The evaluator provides feedback following a formal evaluation to the teacher in writing (electronic or paper).
Grievance
Grievance Definition — Any employee claim of infraction, incorrect interpretation, or misapplication of the contract
Cualquier reclamo de un empleado respecto a que haya habido una infracción o interpretación incorrecta o mala aplicación de este Contrato deberá constituir una queja.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Four-step grievance procedure: (1) Director level, (2) Administrative Finance official, (3) Superintendent, (4) Arbitration
PASO 1: Director principal; director de Edificios y Terrenos. PASO 2: Gerente administrativo (o jefe de Finanzas). PASO 3: Superintendente o su designado. PASO 4: Arbitraje.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Family HMO - 70% paid by Board
Family HMO – 70% paid by the Board; 30% paid by the employee
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Individual HMO: 90% paid by Junta
Individual HMO: el 90% pagado por la Junta; el 10% pagado por el empleado.
Other
High Need Endorsement Stipend — One-time stipend for attaining high need endorsement on PEL
Certified Staff members on a MA lane who have completed three (3) full school years of employment with the District and Non-Certified Staff member with an Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) who have completed three (3) full school years of employment with the District are eligible to receive a one-time $1,000.00 stipend for attaining a 'high need' endorsement on their PEL.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Board contribution to flexible spending benefit account for dental insurance is 50% of individual premium
The Board will contribute to each Certified Staff member's health flexible spending benefit account an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of the individual Certified Staff member's premium for in-network dental insurance single coverage.
Other
Indemnification Of Staff — Board acknowledges responsibility to defend and provide indemnification for staff arising from performance of duties within lawful scope of employment
The Board acknowledges its responsibility under state law to defend and provide for the indemnification of Staff members arising from the performance of their duties within the lawful scope of their employment.
Other
Inemnification Of Staff — The Board acknowledges its responsibility under state law to defend and provide for indemnification of Staff members arising from performance of duties within lawful scope of employment
The Board acknowledges its responsibility under state law to defend and provide for the indemnification of Staff members arising from the performance of their duties within the lawful scope of their employment.
Evaluation
Informal Observation Feedback — Informal observation feedback provided orally or in writing, but must be in writing within ten (10) teacher employment days following observation if included in summative evaluation
No Pre-Conference requirements or observation requirements are defined. The evaluator provides feedback to the teacher either orally or in writing (electronic or paper), but it must be in writing, within ten (10) teacher employment days following the observation
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — 8 hours per day inclusive of meal break
The basic hours of work shall be eight (8) hours per day inclusive of meal break, and forty (40) hours per week.
Other
Involuntary Transfer Notice — Certified Staff member involuntarily transferred may file application to transfer back within ten (10) months, which shall be important favorable factor
Any Certified Staff member who has been involuntarily transferred to another school building and files an application for transfer back to the former school building within ten (10) months shall have the involuntary transfer considered as an important favorable factor
Other
Involuntary Transfer Timing — Involuntary transfers of Certified Staff made prior to July 10; involuntary transfers of Non-Certified Staff made prior to August 10
all involuntary transfers of Certified Staff members will be made prior to July 10 and all involuntary transfers of Non-Certified Staff members will be made prior to August 10, except where special circumstances and District welfare force a later decision.
Leave
Jury Duty Paid — Regular salary paid for jury duty service
The Board shall pay the regular salary to Staff members called to serve as jurors or subpoenaed to appear as witnesses in matters other than those in which the Staff member or the Association are parties adverse to the Board.
Other
Just Cause Tenured Staff — Tenured and Non-tenured Certified Staff members shall not be suspended without pay without just cause
Tenured and Non-tenured Certified Staff members shall not be suspended without pay without just cause.
Compensation
Lane Advancement Allowed — Staff members may advance from BA to MA lane upon completion of Master's Degree
There are two dates each year by which notification must be received in order for a Certified Staff member to move from the Bachelor's to Master's schedule. If eligibility notification is received by September 30, the pay increase will be retroactive to the first paycheck of the current school year.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $72,394
2014-2015 salary schedule showing MA step 11 maximum salary
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — Jefe de custodios de escuela intermedia minimum hourly rate
Jefe de custodios de escuela intermedia $20.50
Other
Management Rights — District retains exclusive control over hiring, transfer, discipline, work schedules, methods, operations, and all ordinary managerial functions not specifically limited by contract
El manejo de las escuelas del Distrito 36, así como el control de las instalaciones y la dirección del personal de empleados se confieren exclusivamente a la Junta, y que incluyen, entre otros...el derecho de contratar, transferir, ascender de puesto, suspender, despedir justificadamente.
Other
No Strike Clause — Union shall not call, sanction, encourage, or assist strikes, work stoppages, picketing, or other interference with Board operations during agreement term
During the term of this Agreement, the Union shall not, directly or indirectly, call, sanction, encourage, finance, and/or assist in any way, nor shall any employee in the bargaining unit covered by this Agreement instigate or participate in any strike, massive sick call, concerted withdrawal of services, slow-down, walk-out, work stoppage, picketing, or other interference with any operations of the Board.
Other
Non Discrimination Association Activity — Board shall not discriminate against staff for membership, participation, or activities of the Association
The Board shall not discriminate against any member of the Staff by reason of his/her membership in the Association, his/her participation in any authorized activities of the Association, or in negotiations with the Board.
Other
Non Discrimination For Association Activity — The Board shall not discriminate against any member of the Staff by reason of membership in the Association or participation in authorized activities of the Association
The Board shall not discriminate against any member of the Staff by reason of his/her membership in the Association, his/her participation in any authorized activities of the Association, or in negotiations with the Board.
Other
Non Discrimination General — Non-discrimination on account of race, religion, color, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or disability
The Board and the Association affirm their continued support of a policy of non-discrimination on account of race, religion, color, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or disability in accordance with prevailing law.
Other
Non Student Attendance Days Optional — 187-day school year may be increased by up to two (2) non-student attendance days during school year upon mutual agreement; staff paid at per diem rate of 1/182 of annual salary
The 187-day school year as noted above may be increased by up to two (2) non-student attendance days in any school year during the term of this agreement upon the mutual agreement of the Board and Association.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Professional development fund of $5,000 per year
Cada año, el Distrito deberá establecer un fondo para el crecimiento profesional, consistente en 5 mil dólares, para oportunidades preaprobadas de desarrollo profesional.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr2 — Athletic Director stipend 2023-2024
Athletic Director 4,790.60
Compensation
Paycheck Adjustment Option1 — If Associate works 177 work days plus 22-28 hours and submits documentation by June 2, 2023, final paycheck increased by payment for 1 to 7 additional hours
If an Associate works one hundred and seventy-seven (177) work days plus 22-28 hours for professional learning or planning with Certified Staff members and submits the Google Form document by June 2, 2023, verifying such hours, the Associate's final paycheck will be increased to include payment for 1 to 7 additional hours
Compensation
Paycheck Adjustment Option2 — If Associate works 177 work days plus 21 hours and submits documentation by June 2, 2023, there will be no adjustments to final paycheck
If an Associate works one hundred and seventy-seven (177) work days plus 21 hours for professional learning or planning with Certified Staff members and submits the Google Form document by June 2, 2023, verifying such hours, there will be no adjustments to the Associate's final paycheck