Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available at Step III
If Union not satisfied with Step II disposition, grievance may be submitted to final and binding arbitration.
Workday
Attendance Health Clerk Workday — Attendance/health clerk works 6 hour 30 minute workday with one 30-minute duty-free lunch
The attendance/health clerk shall work at least six hours and thirty-minute (6:30) workday and shall receive one (1) paid thirty (30) minute duty free lunch
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $74,735
Step 30 BA salary: $74,735 (2023-2024 Salary Schedule)
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Salary schedules specified in Appendix A
The teachers' salary schedules shall be as set forth in Appendix A is attached to and incorporated into this agreement.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 2% salary increase for 2023-2024
For the 2023-2024 school year, teachers in longevity will receive a $8,000 increase from their 2022-2023 compounding salary plus a 2% salary increase.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — Previous rate plus $1.00 and additional 6% (6%)
For 2024-2025 each classified staff employee shall be paid at an hourly rate equal to the employee's 2023-2024 hourly rate plus $1.00 and an additional six percent (6%)
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — Previous rate plus $1.00 and additional 6% (6%)
For 2025-2026 each classified staff employee shall be paid at an hourly rate equal to the employee's 2024-2025 hourly rate plus $1.00 and an additional six percent (6%)
Leave
Bereavement Days — July 4, 2012 shall be a holiday commemorating Independence Day for all staff
July 4, 2012 shall be a holiday commemorating Independence Day for all staff. If 40-hour staff members use vacation or any other leave during this holiday week, they shall have ten (10) hours of appropriate leave per workday deducted
Workday
Bookkeeper Annual Work Year — Bookkeeper(s) work 12-month year
Bookkeepers(s) shall work a twelve (12) month year.
Workday
Bus Driver Annual Work Year — Bus drivers work on days when students must be transported
Bus drivers shall work on days when students must be transported.
Workday
Bus Driver Workday — Bus driver workday varies by bus run or runs made each day with maximum 2 hours sitting time on charter runs
The workday of bus drivers shall vary according to the bus run or runs made each day. Pay shall be for all time worked. Bus drivers shall be paid at the driving rate a maximum of two (2) hours sitting time on charter runs.
Other
Classified Staff Job Descriptions Provided — Job descriptions provided to all classified staff and reviewed periodically
F. Classified Staff Job Descriptions. Job descriptions shall be given to all classified staff and shall be reevaluated for content from time to time by the immediate supervisor. The Union President shall be given one (1) copy of all current job descriptions and shall also be given one (1) copy of any newly created or altered job descriptions as they occur.
Workday
Contract Day Teacher — Contract day for teaching staff is 7 hours 15 minutes long
The contract day for all full-time teaching staff shall be seven (7) hours and fifteen (15) minutes long. The regular school day for all students Monday through Friday shall be six (6) hours and thirty (30) minutes long.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Monday through Thursday, plus scheduled staff employment days
The workweek shall be Monday through Thursday. The following schedule pertains to the workday/workweek commencing with the staff employees' first workday two weeks after the last day of school of each school term
Workday
Custodian Annual Work Year — Coordinator of Buildings and Grounds and full-time custodian workers work 12-month year; part-time custodians work 180 days minimum
The Coordinator of Buildings and Grounds and full-time custodian workers shall work a twelve (12) month work year. Part-time custodians shall work a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) days per year.
Workday
Custodian Coordinator Workday — Coordinator of Buildings and Grounds and full-time custodians work 8.5 hours with 30-minute duty-free lunch/break
The workday of the Coordinator of Buildings and Grounds and the full-time custodians shall be eight and one-half (8½) hours and contain one (1) paid thirty (30) minute duty free lunch/break
Insurance
Dental Coverage — 100% preventive care no deductible, 80% Basic-$50 deductible, 50% major
The Board shall pay the full cost of dental coverage premiums for full time employees as specified: 100% preventive care with no deductible, 80% Basic- $50 deductible; 50% major (same deductible); 50% orthodontia with $1,500 maximum.
Workday
Emergency School Closing Notification — Good faith effort to contact employees and inform of emergency school closing by 6:00 a.m.
A good faith effort shall be made to contact employees and inform them of emergency school closing by 6:00 a.m. Employees, with the exception of custodians/maintenance employees, shall not be required to work on emergency school closing days.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Newly tenured teachers move to initial 2-year evaluation cycle
Newly tenured teachers will move to an initial (2) two-year evaluation cycle. Newly tenured teachers that receive a proficient or excellent summative rating at the end of that cycle will move to a three-year cycle.
Leave
Extended Leave Max Duration — Extended leave up to 1 year without pay but with seniority continuation
At the discretion of the Board, provided that such discretion shall not be unreasonably withheld, a leave of absence shall be granted for up to one (1) year by the Board. Such leave of absence is to be without pay, but with interruption of seniority.
Workday
Food Service Annual Work Year — Food service employees work every day of student attendance when food received
All food service employees shall work every day of student attendance when food for students is received at the direction of the building administration.
Other
Full Time Bus Driver Hours — Full-time bus drivers work 37.5 paid hours per week
The definition of full-time classified staff shall be thirty-seven and one-half (37½) paid hours worked per week. The job categories which are presently receiving full-time benefits at a thirty (30) paid hours per week level or more, shall continue to receive full-time benefits for the current classified staff for the duration of this Agreement.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: Step I (supervisor), Step II (Superintendent), Step III (arbitration)
Grievance procedure includes Step I with supervisor within 15 days, Step II with Superintendent within 10 days, and Step III with arbitration.
Workday
Health Aide Annual Work Year — Health aides work minimum 180 days per year
Health aides shall work a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) days per year.
Insurance
Health Family Premium — Board shall pay 50% of family/dependent hospitalization/major medical insurance premium
The Board shall pay fifty percent (50%) of the full cost of the premium for family/dependent hospitalization/major medical insurance for each full-time employee.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board shall pay full cost of single coverage premium for paraprofessionals/health aides
Paraprofessionals/Health Aide- The Board shall pay the cost of the single coverage premium for hospitalization/major medical insurance for each full-time employee. Paraprofessionals and health aides are considered full-time if they work the length of the student day or longer.
Workday
Instructional Minutes Day — Workday begins no later than 7:00 a.m., established by mutual agreement
The workday shall begin no later than 7:00 a.m., to be established by mutual agreement between the Superintendent and the Union President
Other
Job Categories Count — Eight classified staff job categories defined
G. Classified Staff Job Category. For purposes of reduction-in-force (layoff) and other rights as may be outlined in this Agreement the classified staff shall be divided into the following job categories or subcategories: 1. Secretaries/Administrative Assistant 2. Paraprofessionals 3. Lunch and Playground Supervisors/Coordinators 4. Custodians 5. Health Aides/Attendance Clerks 6. Bus Drivers 7. Bookkeeper 8. Food Service/Food Service Coordinator
Leave
Jury Duty Paid — Board pays regular salary for jury duty; difference between regular salary and jury compensation paid by board
The Board shall pay the regular salary to employees called to serve as member of a jury or subpoenaed to appear before a legal or legislative panel as witnesses reduced by the amount of compensation received by the employees for such service.
Workday
Lunch Playground Supervisor Annual Work Year — Lunch and playground supervisors work every day of student attendance when lunch is received
All lunch and playground supervisors/coordinators shall work every day of student attendance when lunch for students is received.
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — $95,753
2023-2024 Salary Schedule With TRS, Step 30, MA+27 column
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — $49,458
Step 1 MA+9 salary: $49,458 (2023-2024 Salary Schedule)
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — $750, $1,000 or $1,250 based on years of service (20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, 41st year)
Any classified staff employee working thirty (30) hours or more per week serving in his/her twentieth (20th), twenty-fifth (25th), thirtieth (30th) or thirty-fifth (35th) year to the District shall receive a bonus of five hundred fifty dollars ($750), one thousand dollars ($1,000) or one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1,250) respectively
Workday
Paraprofessional Annual Work Year — Minimum work year for paraprofessionals is no less than student attendance days (176)
The minimum work year for paraprofessionals shall be no less than the number of student attendance days.
Workday
Paraprofessional Workday — All paraprofessionals work 6 hour 30 minute workday with one 30-minute duty-free lunch
All paraprofessionals (instructional, inclusional, library) shall work at least a six hour and thirty-minute (6:30) workday and shall receive one (1) paid thirty (30) minute duty free lunch
Workday
Parent Teacher Conference Fall Hours — Fall parent-teacher conferences on one day when classes are not in session between 12:00 pm and 8:00 pm
The fall semester parent-teacher conferences shall be conducted on one day only when classes are not in session. Fall parent-teacher conferences shall be conducted between the hours of 12:00 pm and 8:00 pm.
Workday
Parent Teacher Conference Spring Half Day — Spring parent-teacher conferences on one half day when classes in session; 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Spring semester parent-teacher conferences may be conducted on one day when classes are in session for a half day. Spring parent-teacher conferences may be conducted on this half day from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Workday
Parent Teacher Conference Students Cap — Parent-teacher conferences limited to 25 students' parents per teacher to coincide with scheduled time slots
Parent-teacher conferences will be limited to twenty-five (25) students' parent(s) per teacher to coincide with the scheduled time slots. Teachers will prioritize the scheduling based on which students' parents they most need to see.
Leave
Parental Leave Adoption — Adoption parental leave with 90 days second notice before delivery required
An employee who shall adopt a child shall likewise qualify for parental leave as heretofore set forth, except that the initial notice to the Superintendent shall be given upon the making of application for adoption and if the employee also files a second notice ninety (90) days before delivery of the child.
Leave
Parental Leave Male — Unpaid parental leave for male employees upon anticipated birth of child fathered
A male employee shall be entitled to a parental leave of absence. Such leave shall be unpaid and shall be subject to all the applicable notice and other requirements of this Section.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Each employee working 30+ hours per week entitled to 3 days personal business leave
Each employee who works an average of at least 30 hours per week shall be entitled to three (3) days of personal business leave per school year without loss of pay for matters which cannot be handled during non-school days or hours.
Leave
Pre Arranged Leave School Closed Re Credit — Pre-arranged leave days re-credited when school is officially closed
On days when school is officially closed, any pre-arranged leave days charged against employees shall be re- credited to their allowances.
Other
Probationary Period Classified Staff — 90-day probationary period during which classified staff may be dismissed without just cause
The first ninety (90) days following the initial date of employment shall be the classified staff probationary period. During this time, classified staff may be suspended without pay or dismissed with or without just cause. Upon request, the classified staff shall be given a written explanation.
Leave
Professional Excellence Activity Reimbursement Limit — Board reimburses up to $250 per teacher per year for professional excellence activities
The Board agrees to reimburse the teacher for the cost of registration, training fees, travel, meals, and/or materials up to two hundred fifty ($250) dollar limit per teacher per year for such activities, provided that said costs are properly vouched with the District No. 1 Administrative Office.
Workday
Pupil Attendance Days — Calendar consists of 176 pupil attendance days
The calendar shall consist of the one hundred seventy-six (176) pupil attendance days, three (3) full days for teacher institute days, and five (5) half-days for teacher institute days.
Retirement
Retirement Pickup Pct — Board picks up 9.4% TRS contribution per IRA Ruling 81-36
The Board shall pick up and pay an amount not to exceed 9.4% for the total teachers TRS contribution in accordance with IRA Ruling 81-36 (.103753 of salary and extra-duty stipends) to the Teachers' Retirement System of Illinois.
Retirement
Retirement System — Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
The Board agrees to tax shelter the classified staff four and one-half percent (4.5%) contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) in accordance with the provisions of the law and IMRF.
Retirement
Rif Recall Years — $1,000 retirement incentive plus $50 per year of service (max $2,000)
Classified staff with 15+ years service receive $1,000 plus $50 per year of service not to exceed $2,000 retirement severance.
Leave
Sabbatical Leave Length — Sabbatical leave of 1 year duration
LENGTH OF LEAVE: 1 YEAR
Leave
Sabbatical Leave Max Concurrent — Maximum 1 teacher on sabbatical leave at any one time
A maximum of one (1) teacher may be on sabbatical leave at any one time. The teacher guarantees to remain with the District for a minimum of two (2) years after the completion of the sabbatical.
Leave
Sabbatical Leave Min Service Years — Minimum 6 consecutive years of service in District 1 required for sabbatical eligibility
MINIMUM CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF SERVICE IN DISTRICT 1: 6
Leave
Sabbatical Leave Salary Percentage — 50% or minimum salary, whichever is greater, paid during sabbatical leave
PORTION OF REGULAR SALARY PAID ON LEAVE: 50% OR MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER
Compensation
Salary Lanes Count — Classified staff pay agreement set forth in Appendix B
The classified staff pay agreement shall be as set forth in Appendix B which is attached to and incorporated into this Agreement.
Compensation
Salary Steps Count — Steps 1-30 on salary schedule
2027-2028 Salary Schedule With TRS showing steps 1 through 30 across all lanes (BA, BA+9, BA+18, BA+27, BA+36/MA, MA+9, MA+18, MA+27, MA+36, Doctorate)
Workday
School Day Student — Regular school day for students is 6 hours 30 minutes
The regular school day for all students Monday through Friday shall be six (6) hours and thirty (30) minutes long.
Workday
Secretary Administrative Assistant Workday — Full-time secretaries work 8-hour workday with one 30-minute duty-free lunch
Full-time secretaries shall work an eight (8) hour workday. Said workday shall contain one (1) thirty (30) minute duty free lunch. Pay shall be for eight (8) hours.
Workday
Secretary Annual Work Days — 12-month secretaries work minimum 260 days per year; 10-month work 200 days; 9-month work 180 days
All twelve (12) secretaries/administrative assistants shall work a minimum of two hundred sixty (260) days per year. All ten (10) month secretaries/administrative assistants shall work a minimum of two hundred (200) days per year. All nine (9) month secretaries/administrative assistants shall work a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) days per year.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — Sick leave, personal days, and paid holidays per Article 7 I per District provided health insurance
Classified staff who are maintaining an average of 30 hours or more per week will receive sick leave, personal days, and paid holidays and District provided health insurance in accordance with Article 7 I Hospitalization/Major Medical Insurance.
Leave
Sick Leave Donation Max Per Request — Employee may donate maximum 2 sick days per request to another employee
An employee may donate a maximum of two (2) sick days per request by any employees who in the case of extended personal illness have depleted their own accumulated sick and personal leave.
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Unused sick days accumulate without limit
All employees who work an average of at least 30 hours per week shall be granted fifteen (15) days of sick leave at full pay in each school year. Unused sick days shall accumulate without limit.