Other
Age Appropriate Behaviors — Effectively possess an awareness of age appropriate behaviors
Playground/Lunchroom Monitors will effectively possess an awareness of age appropriate behaviors.
Other
Agreement Duration — Agreement covers school years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028, 2028-2029
Agreement Between the Board of Education of Wood-River - Hartford School District #15 Madison County, Illinois and the Wood River Education Association... 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028, 2028-2029
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available
The Association may notify the Board that it is exercising the right to enter into binding arbitration with the Board, with the arbitrator chosen from a mutually agreed upon service. The arbitrator shall have no power to alter the terms of this Agreement.
Other
Assigned Tasks — Complete other job related tasks as assigned by Supervisor
e. complete other job related tasks as assigned by Supervisor.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — $86,617
28 Yrs and above, BA column shows $86,617 for 2027-2028 school year.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — $48,326
Year 1, BA column shows minimum salary of $48,326 for 2027-2028 school year.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — Certified medical assistant is IMRF position compensated at certified educational support personnel salary schedule at 180 days
The position of certified medical assistant is an IMRF position and will be compensated according to the certified educational support personnel salary schedule at 180 days at a calculated daily rate.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Up to 3 non-consecutive days of paid bereavement leave per occurrence
Employees may take up to three (3) non-consecutive days of paid bereavement leave per occurrence. For bereavement leave purposes, 'immediate family' includes spouse, domestic partner, child, stepchild, foster child, parent, stepparent, legal guardian, sibling, sibling's child, grandparent, grandchild, parent-in-law, son-in-law, or daughter-in-law.
Other
Board Documents Access — Access to budget, financial reports, audits, agendas, minutes, and employee names/addresses
The Board agrees to furnish to the Association all available information concerning the budget amendments to the budget, financial reports and audits, agendas and minutes of all Board meetings, treasurer's reports, and the names and addresses of all employees.
Other
Board Meeting Address — Right to address Board at regular meetings
The Association shall have the right to address the Board at regular Board meetings during the time established on the agenda for Recognition of Guests and Visitors.
Other
Boiler Room Maintenance — See that boiler room is neat and orderly
Custodians will be responsible to see that boiler room is neat and orderly.
Leave
Breaks Custodian Cleaning — Full-time custodians and cleaning staff entitled to two 15-minute breaks each shift
Full-time custodians and cleaning staff shall be entitled to two (2) fifteen (15) minute breaks each day of shift.
Leave
Breaks Other Esp — All other ESP except teacher assistants working >4 hours entitled to one 15-minute break
All other employees, except teacher assistants, who work more than four (4) hours per day shall be entitled to one (1) fifteen (15) minute break each day or shift.
Other
Building Cafeteria Management — Manage the building cafeteria and coordinate District food service operations
The District Head Cook will manage the building cafeteria. The District Head Cook will coordinate District food service operations and report directly to the District Cafeteria Manager.
Other
Bulletin Board Access — Right to post materials on designated bulletin boards
The Association shall have the right to post official notices of its activities and matters of official Association business on designated bulletin boards, at least one of which shall be provided in each school building.
Compensation
Bus Driver Extra Trips Min Pay — Bus drivers required to report prior/after work day paid minimum 1 hour; extended beyond 1 hour paid actual time
When bus drivers are required to report prior to or after their work day, the employees shall be paid for a minimum of one (1) hour. Should the meeting extend beyond one hour, the employee will be paid for actual time spent.
Workday
Cafeteria Employee Daily Hours — Full-time cafeteria employees work 7 hours per day
Full-time Cafeteria Employee - 7 work hours
Workday
Cleaning Staff 6hr Daily Hours — Full-time cleaning staff (6-hour shift) work 6 hours per day
Full-time Cleaning Staff - 6 work hours
Workday
Cleaning Staff 8hr Daily Hours — Full-time cleaning staff (8-hour shift) work 8 hours per day
Full-time Cleaning Staff - 8 work hours
Other
Communication Competency — Effectively communicate with others
Cleaning Staff will effectively communicate with others.
Workday
Communication Effectiveness — Possess the ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
Playground/Lunchroom Monitors will possess the ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
Workday
Communication Requirement — Effectively communicate with students, staff, and colleagues
The District Head Cook will effectively communicate with students, staff, and colleagues.
Other
Computer Operation Competency — Typing, filing, and computer operation
Secretaries will demonstrate aptitude/competence for assigned responsibilities such as: typing, filing, and computer operation.
Other
Confidentiality — Maintain confidentiality regarding school matters
Playground/Lunchroom Monitors will maintain confidentiality regarding school matters.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Monday through Thursday 7.5 hours; Friday and days before holidays 7.25 hours, both with 40-minute lunch
Teachers' normal workdays, Monday through Thursday, will be seven and one-half (7.5) hours with a forty (40) minute lunch. On Fridays and days before holidays, teachers will work seven and one-fourth (7.25) hours with a forty (40) minute lunch.
Other
Cooking Competence — Demonstrate competence in safety, cooking skills, operation of appliances
The District Head Cook will demonstrate competence in: a. safety, b. cooking skills c. operation of appliances.
Other
Cooks Helper Communication — Effectively communicate with students, staff, and colleagues
The Cook's Helper will effectively communicate with students, staff, and colleagues.
Other
Cooks Helper Cooking Skills — Demonstrate competence in safety, cooking skills, operation of appliances
The Cook's Helper will demonstrate competence in: a. safety b. cooking skills c. operation of appliances
Other
Cooks Helper Job Title — Cook's Helper
Food services will be operated under safe and sanitary conditions in order to provide nutritious and appetizing meals.
Other
Cooks Helper Meal Transactions — Responsible for recording student meal transactions
S/he will be responsible for recording student meal transactions.
Other
Crisis Management — Respond in reasonable and safe manner per District Crisis Management Plan
Drivers will exercise responsible leadership at all times. In crisis situations the Drivers will respond in a reasonable and safe manner as outlined in the District Crisis Management Plan.
Other
Crisis Response — Exercise responsible leadership at all times. In crisis situations respond in a reasonable and safe manner as outlined in the District Crisis Management Plan
Playground/Lunchroom Monitors will exercise responsible leadership at all times. In crisis situations the Playground/Lunchroom Monitors will respond in a reasonable and safe manner as outlined in the District Crisis Management Plan.
Workday
Custodian Daily Hours — Full-time custodians work 8 hours per day
Full-time Custodians - 8 work hours
Other
Dependability — Be dependable and prompt
d. be dependable and prompt.
Other
Discipline Just Cause — No non-probationary employees disciplined except for just cause
No non-probationary employees shall be disciplined except for 'just cause'. Discipline shall be progressive in nature, and in accordance with the following schedule.
Other
Discipline Reporting — Maintain good discipline on bus and properly report misconduct
Drivers will maintain good discipline on the bus at all times and properly report any misconduct.
Other
District Reports — Complete appropriate District reports in a timely manner
Playground/Lunchroom Monitors will complete appropriate District reports in a timely manner.
Other
District Test Required — District test for typing, proofreading, and grammar
Newly hired secretaries will pass the District test for typing, proofreading, and grammar.
Other
Dues Deduction — Payroll deduction of Association dues authorized
The Board shall withhold from the compensation of an employee dues payable to the Association subject to written authorization on a form specifying the dues and assessments regularly and uniformly required by the Association as a candidate for membership.
Workday
Early Dismissal Before Holiday — ESP employees dismissed 15 minutes early on workday immediately preceding holiday
These employees will be dismissed 15 minutes early the workday immediately preceding a holiday.
Other
Earned Compensation Termination — Dismissed teachers receive earned compensation by third business day following last pupil attendance or summer spread
Any teacher dismissed as the result of a reduction in force, or as the result of non-renewal, shall have the option to be paid all earned compensation on or before the third business day following the last day of pupil attendance
Other
Emergency Assistance Competency — Assisting students in emergency situations
Secretaries will demonstrate aptitude/competence for assigned responsibilities such as: assisting students in emergency situations.
Other
Emergency Suspension Max — Emergency suspension cannot exceed three workdays unless endangers physical safety
In case of emergency, the Superintendent may suspend an employee pending Board review of the matter. Emergency suspension, however, cannot exceed three (3) work days, unless such endangers the physical safety of employees, students, or other persons at school.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Board pays 90% of individual premium or 90% individual + $35 of family premium
According to the employee's choice of coverage, the Board shall pay 90% of the individual premium or 90% of the individual premium plus $35.00 of the family premium toward the cost of the hospitalization and major medical insurance program.
Other
Equipment Monitoring — Monitor equipment conditions and report all items in need of repair
The District Head Cook will monitor equipment conditions and report all items in need of repair.
Leave
Esp Earned Compensation — Educational Service Personnel compensation upon termination defined in Article VIII Section 8.11
Article VIII Section 8.11 EARNED COMPENSATION UPON TERMINATION addresses ESP employee benefits upon termination
Other
Esp Representation — Educational Service Personnel included in recognition as bargaining unit members
The term "employee" when used hereinafter in this Agreement shall refer to all certificated personnel and all Educational Service Personnel represented by the Association as determined in Article I, Section 1.1
Compensation
Esp Salary Schedules — ESP salary scales provided for 2025-2026 through 2028-2029
APPENDIX C (1) ESP SALARY SCALE 2025-2026 through APPENDIX C (4) ESP SALARY SCALE 2028-2029
Workday
Esp Work Week — Full-time Educational Service Personnel work five (5) consecutive day work week consisting of at least seven (7) work hours per day and at least thirty-five (35) work hours per week
The term "full-time employee (Educational Service Personnel)" when used hereinafter shall refer to an employee that normally works a five (5) consecutive day work week consisting of at least seven (7) work hours per day and at least thirty-five (35) work hours per week for the school year or calendar year
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Evaluation every other year for non-probationary employees
This entire process should take place every other year for non-probationary employees. It should be conducted once during the probationary period of employment, and again the next consecutive year before beginning the every other year cycle.
Other
Excluded Positions — Superintendent, Principals, Curriculum Coordinator, Cafeteria Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Superintendent's Secretary, Accountant/Bookkeeper, Technology Coordinator, Transportation Director, and supervisory/managerial/confidential positions
Those excluded shall be the Superintendent, Principals, Curriculum Coordinator, Cafeteria Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Superintendent's Secretary, Accountant/Bookkeeper, Technology Coordinator, Transportation Director, and any other employees whose positions are supervisory, managerial, confidential, or short-term.
Other
Facility Use — May use school space for meetings with advance notice
The Association may use available school space for meetings upon advance notification of Building Principals, and provided that when custodial service is required the Board may make a charge in accordance with existing policies regarding non-profit organizations.
Other
First Aid Knowledge — Have a basic knowledge of first aid procedures
Playground/Lunchroom Monitors will have a basic knowledge of first aid procedures.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Multi-step grievance procedure defined in Article V
Article V details grievance procedures including definition, formal procedures, bypass of steps, class grievances, participant rights, board-administration cooperation, no reprisal clause, records, release time, withdrawal, failure to respond, arbitration costs.
Other
Hartford Cook Job Title — Hartford Head Cook
Food services will be operated under safe and sanitary conditions in order to provide nutritious and appetizing meals.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — To be eligible, employee must work more than 6 hours per day every day of work year; as of August 19, 2015, 4+ hours per day maintains coverage
To be eligible to participate in the hospitalization and major medical insurance program an employee must be scheduled to work more than six (6) hours per day every day of his/her work year, provided however, that an employee participating in such program as of August 19, 2015 based upon a four (4) or more hour workday shall maintain such insurance coverage.
Other
Heavy Lift Capability — Able to lift heavy loads
Custodians will be able to lift heavy loads.
Other
Height Work Capability — Able to work at heights on roof or stepladder
Custodians will be able to work at heights (on roof or stepladder).
Compensation
Holiday Pay Rate Esp — Double time hourly rate paid for all hours worked on holidays
Double time the hourly rate will be paid for all hours worked on holidays.
Other
Iep Preparation Release Days — Special education teachers receive 3 release days per year for IEP preparation
Each special education teacher will receive three (3) release days per year for IEP preparation. Special education teachers shall be provided adequate time to complete Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)