Other
Access To Records — Board provides Union President with annual audit, budget, financial reports, policy manual, board meeting agenda and minutes
The Board shall provide the Union President or designees with the current: annual audit, budget, published financial reports, and the current District Policy Manual. The Board shall also provide the Union President or designees a copy of the Board meeting agenda and select accompanying materials.
Other
Agreement Effective Date — July 1, 2022
This Agreement shall be effective on July 1, 2022 and shall remain in effect through June 30, 2023.
Other
Agreement Expiration Date — June 30, 2023
This Agreement shall be effective on July 1, 2022 and shall remain in effect through June 30, 2023.
Evaluation
Appeal Decision Window Associate Superintendent — Associate Superintendent of Education will have five teacher employment days to approve or deny resubmitted appeal in writing
The Associate Superintendent of Education will have five (5) teacher employment days to approve or deny, in writing, the resubmitted appeal.
Evaluation
Appeal Decision Window Original Evaluator — Original evaluator will have five teacher employment days to approve or deny appeal in writing
The original evaluator will have five (5) teacher employment days to approve or deny, in writing, the appeal.
Evaluation
Appeal Resubmit Window Associate Superintendent — If original evaluator denies appeal, teacher can resubmit to Associate Superintendent within three teacher employment days
Step 2. If the original evaluator in Step 1 denies the appeal, the teacher will have the right to resubmit the appeal in writing to the Associate Superintendent of Education within three (3) teacher employment days after receipt of the written denial in Step 1 above.
Evaluation
Appeal Window Observation Evaluation — Teacher must submit appeal in writing to original evaluator within three teacher employment days after receipt of observation/evaluation rating
Step 1. Teacher must submit in writing to original evaluator the observation/evaluation appeal within three (3) teacher employment days after receipt of the original observation/evaluation rating. Teacher must also cite the trigger(s) for the requested new observation/evaluation.
Grievance
Arbitration Binding — Binding arbitration available through American Arbitration Association at Step Three.
If the Union is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step Two or the time limits expire without the issuance of the Superintendent's written reply, the Union may submit the grievance to binding arbitration pursuant to the procedures of the American Arbitration Association.
Compensation
Ba Max Salary — BA Step 15 salary
Step 15 BA salary schedule 2022-2023
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Compensation prescribed in Appendices A through D of the Agreement.
The compensation to be paid to employees shall be as prescribed in Appendices A through D herewith a part of this Agreement.
Other
Bargaining Unit Definition — Teachers defined as full-time and part-time certified teaching personnel
All full-time and part-time certified teaching personnel who do not meet the definition of short-term employees within the meaning of the IELRA, student intervention coordinators, school certified nurses, school psychologists, speech and language pathologists, hereinafter referred to as 'teachers'
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 4.5% increase for 2022-2023
Those teachers first entering upon longevity for the 2022-23 school year and those teachers who had previously entered upon longevity shall receive an increase over their prior year's salary of four point five percent (4.5%) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4.25% increase for 2023-2024
Those teachers first entering upon longevity for the 2023-24 school year and those teachers who had previously entered upon longevity shall receive an increase over their prior year's salary of four point two five percent (4.25%) for the 2023-2024 school year.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Employees entitled to 6 days bereavement leave per year for death in immediate family.
Each employee shall, without deduction in pay, be entitled up to six (6) days bereavement leave, per year, for death in the immediate family of which one (1) day may be used for someone who is not considered to be immediate family.
Other
Building Leadership Liaison — Each building has Building Leadership Liaison Committee with union members appointed by Union President and building administrators; meets monthly September-May
Each building shall establish a Building Leadership Liaison Committee composed of union members as appointed by the Union President and one (1) or more building administrator(s) and/or designees. Unless mutually agreed otherwise, said Committee shall meet at least once per calendar month, September through May.
Other
Bumping Rights Category 1 Secretaries — Category 1 (Secretaries) shall have bumping rights by seniority into categories 2, 3, and 16
Category 1 shall have bumping rights by seniority into categories 2, 3, and 16.
Other
Bumping Rights Category 2 Copier Operators — Category 2 (District Copier Operators) shall have bumping rights by seniority into category 5 (a & b)
Category 2 shall have bumping rights by seniority into category 5 (a & b).
Other
Bumping Rights Category 3 Assistants — Category 3 (Assistants) shall have bumping rights by seniority into categories 2 and 16
Category 3 shall have bumping rights by seniority into categories 2 and 16.
Other
Bumping Rights Category 4 Bus Drivers — Category 4 (Bus Drivers including Standby Drivers) shall have bumping rights by seniority into categories 5 (a & b)
Category 4 shall have bumping rights by seniority into categories 5 (a & b).
Other
Bumping Rights Category 5c Paraprofessionals Regular Education — Category 5(c) (Paraprofessionals – Regular Education) shall have bumping rights by seniority into categories 5 (a & b)
Category 5 (c) shall have bumping rights by seniority into categories 5 (a & b).
Evaluation
Consulting Teacher Excellent Rating Requirement — Qualified consulting teacher must have received 'excellent' rating on most recent evaluation and minimum 5 years teaching experience
The qualified consulting teacher shall be one who has received a rating of 'excellent' on his/her most recent evaluation, has a minimum of five (5) years experience in teaching, and has knowledge relevant to the assignment of the teacher under remediation.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Support staff work hours to be flexed during spring/summer/winter breaks with supervisor approval and documentation
Any support staff member who is regularly scheduled to work over the summer, spring and/or winter break may be allowed, upon approval of the immediate supervisor, to flex his/her allotted hours during the work week provided the time is documented.
Compensation
Contract Signing Bonus Hard Fill — District may pay one-time signing bonus to newly hired Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and other employees in hard-to-fill positions per Additional Benefits Schedule, split over two years
The District shall have the option of paying a one-time contract signing bonus to newly hired Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and other employees in areas defined by the Board in agreement with the Union President as chronic-certified and/or licensed shortages
Workday
Custodial Maintenance Workday — Eight hour workday including two 15-minute breaks and one-half hour duty-free lunch
All employees as listed in Article VI Section B1 shall work an eight (8) hour workday, which shall include two (2) separate fifteen (15) minute duty-free breaks and a one-half (½) hour designated lunch.
Leave
Degree Level Advancement — Teachers completing coursework for horizontal advancement must have coursework verified and be advanced at start of school semester; transcripts must be on file within 30 calendar days
Any teacher who completes coursework creating eligibility for horizontal advancements on the compensation schedule to the next higher salary lane shall, upon verification of completion of coursework, be advanced. Such advancement shall occur only at the start of each school semester
Insurance
Dental Coverage — Board provides 100% of single dental premium for each full-time employee.
The Board shall provide one hundred percent (100%) of the single dental premium for each full-time employee.
Other
District Leadership Liaison — District Leadership Liaison Committee composed of union members appointed by Union President; meets monthly September-May with Superintendent/designees
A District Leadership Liaison Committee shall be composed of union members appointed by the Union President. Such Committee shall have the right to meet with the Superintendent and/or designees to discuss matters relevant to the operation of the school district and recommend constructive solutions to problems. Said Committee shall meet at least once per calendar month, September through May, unless mutually agreed otherwise.
Compensation
Dues Deduction — Board deducts union dues authorized by employee from October through May; remits to union within 10 calendar days
The Board shall honor employees' individually authorized deduction forms, and shall deduct from each employee's pay, beginning with the first paycheck in October and continuing through the last paycheck in May, the dues, assessments for fees of the Union.
Other
Duplicating Machine Use — Union may use school duplicating machines provided Union reimburses Board for damage and consumable materials; use contingent on absence of need for school program
The use of school duplicating machines, provided that by such use the Union agrees to promptly reimburse the Board for any damage which arises therefrom and to pay for all consumable materials utilized in connection therewith.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Tenure: Minimum of one formal observation and one informal observation with performance evaluation rating every two years
Tenure: Minimum of one (1) formal observation and one (1) informal observation with a performance evaluation (i.e., summative) rating every two (2) years, unless the teacher, on his/her last summative rating (1) received a final overall summative rating of 'proficient' and (2) received an 'Excellent'
Evaluation
Evaluation Frequency — One mid-year evaluation and one year-end evaluation per school year for all support staff
During each school year, there will be one (1) mid-year evaluation and one (1) year-end evaluation for all support staff. The mid-year evaluation conference will be completed no later than January 15 for non-twelve month staff.
Evaluation
Evaluation Frequency Support — One mid-year evaluation and one year-end evaluation for all support staff per school year
During each school year, there will be one (1) mid-year evaluation and one (1) year-end evaluation for all support staff. The mid-year evaluation conference will be completed no later than January 15 for non-twelve month staff and the end of March for twelve month staff.
Evaluation
Evaluation Notice Days — Written notice of performance evaluation will be conducted in that school term within 30 days after contract is executed or start of school term
At the start of the school term the first day students are required to be in attendance, the school district shall provide a written notice (either electronic or paper) that a performance evaluation will be conducted in that school term to each teacher affected or, if the affected teacher is hired after
Evaluation
Evaluation Ratings Four Levels — Teacher summative rating: excellent, proficient, needs improvement, or unsatisfactory
Every teacher shall receive a summative rating of 'excellent', 'proficient', 'needs improvement', or 'unsatisfactory'. The summative rating shall not be grievable under the terms of this Agreement.
Evaluation
Formal Observation Minimum Minutes — Formal observation shall be minimum of forty-five minutes at a time in teacher's classroom
Such formal observation shall be an observation of the teacher in his or her classroom for a minimum of forty-five (45) minutes at a time; or an observation during a complete lesson; or an observation during an entire class period.
Other
Full Time Definition — Full-time means working regularly at least fifty percent (50%) of the time
As used herein, 'full-time' means any teacher working regularly at least fifty percent (50%) of the time.
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three-step grievance procedure: Step One with building administrator, Step Two with Superintendent, Step Three with binding arbitration.
Step One: The employee or the Union may present the grievance in writing to the immediately involved administrator. Step Two: If the grievance is not resolved at Step One then the Union may refer the grievance to the Superintendent. Step Three: If the Union is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step Two, the Union may submit the grievance to binding arbitration.
Compensation
Hard Fill Positions Determination — Administration in consultation with Union President will determine hard-to-fill positions within 45 calendar days of agreement execution
The position(s) defined by the Board and Union President as chronic shortages shall be determined within forty-five (45) calendar days of execution of the agreement
Insurance
Health Family Premium — PPO plan with $500 individual deductible and $1500 family deductible. Board provides 77.5% of family premium.
Option (1): PPO plan with a $500 individual deductible and $1500 family deductible. The Board shall provide ninety-seven and one-half percent (97.5%) of the single medical premium and seventy-seven and one-half percent (77.5%) of the family medical premium for this option.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — PPO plan with $500 individual deductible and $1500 family deductible. Board provides 97.5% of single premium.
Option (1): PPO plan with a $500 individual deductible and $1500 family deductible. The Board shall provide ninety-seven and one-half percent (97.5%) of the single medical premium and seventy-seven and one-half percent (77.5%) of the family medical premium for this option.
Insurance
Hsa Employer Contribution — Board provides $375 annual contribution to Health Savings Account for single coverage.
The Board will provide an annual contribution to the teacher's Health Savings Account ('HSA') in the following amounts: $375 annual contribution to those teachers electing single coverage; and $750 annual contribution to those teachers electing family coverage.
Insurance
Insurance Following Retirement Teacher — Teacher retiring with 10+ years service drawing TRS annuity enrolled in TRS or other health insurance outside group plan receives annual Board contribution toward insurance for 2 or 5 years based on years of service
Any teacher retiring from the District with a minimum of ten (10) years of District service and who is 1) drawing an Illinois Teacher Retirement System annuity, and 2) enrolled in the Illinois Teacher Retirement System health insurance plan or other health insurance plan outside the group plan offered by the District, and 3) not participating in the District group plan while retired shall receive an annual Board contribution toward such insurance
Compensation
Internal Substitution Elementary — Elementary teachers substituting during art, music, health or P.E. planning time for 16 or more pupils receive supplementary pay unless same planning time provided elsewhere same day
Any primary, elementary or intermediate teacher who, during his/her regularly scheduled art, music, health or P.E. planning time, substitutes for another teacher by assuming responsibility for the later teacher's class shall be compensated as stipulated in the Supplementary Pay Schedule
Compensation
Internal Substitution Middle School — Middle school teachers substituting for another during planning time receive supplementary pay per Supplementary Pay Schedule in next payroll
Any middle school teacher who, during his/her regularly scheduled planning time, substitutes for another teacher by assuming responsibility for the latter teacher's class, shall be compensated as stipulated in the Supplementary Pay Schedule
Compensation
Ma Max Salary — MA Step 15 salary
Step 15 MA salary schedule 2022-2023
Compensation
Ma Min Salary — MA Step 1 salary
Step 1 MA salary schedule 2022-2023
Other
Mailbox Bulletin Board Use — Union may use employee mailboxes, interschool mail, email and bulletin board; materials identified as Union materials; Board duplicates provided at Union expense
The use of employee mailboxes, interschool mail, email and a bulletin board in each employees' lounge or facility for the purpose of internal communication, provided all such publications shall be identified as Union materials and initialed by the authorizing official of the Union.
Compensation
Market Analysis Speech Pathologists — Board may conduct market analysis to determine competitive starting wages for Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Nurses, CSNs, RNs; initial placement based on education and experience with one-step credit per year prior experience, not exceeding step 8
The Board may conduct a market analysis once during the term of this Contract to determine competitive starting wages for Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Nurses (certified school nurses and registered nurses) and other employees in areas defined by the Board in consultation with the Union President
Other
Meeting Space Use — Union may use appropriate meeting space in district facilities where available and does not interfere with education program; limit 15 persons unless 90% Board or union family members
The use of appropriate meeting space in district facilities (where such is available and does not interfere with the education program) for meetings of the Union pursuant to reasonable written notice provided this Section shall not apply where more than fifteen (15) persons are in attendance unless at least ninety percent (90%) of those in attendance are employees of the Board or members of their immediate family.
Evaluation
New Observation Deadline After Appeal — Any new observation/evaluation as result of approved appeal must occur within seven teacher employment days of granting of appeal
Furthermore, any new observation/evaluation, whether formal or informal, must occur within seven (7) teacher employment days of the granting of the appeal, and is in addition to the original observation/evaluation.
Other
No Lockout Clause — No lockout of employees
The Board, its members or representatives agree not to engage in, authorize, or instigate any lockout of employees covered by this Agreement during the life of this Agreement or any extension thereof.
Other
No Strike Clause — No strikes, slowdowns, or refusal to render services
The Union, its members or representatives or any employee covered by this Agreement agree not to engage in, authorize, or instigate any strike, slowdown, or other refusal to render full and complete services to the Board during the life of this Agreement or any extension thereof.
Workday
Non Twelve Month Employees Min Days — Minimum 180 days per year for specified non-twelve month support staff
The following shall work a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) days per year: school bus dispatcher assistant, office assistants, operations & facilities assistant, public information assistant, support services records assistant, registrar assistant, technology assistant, media center assistants, district copier operators, paraprofessionals, health assistants, student supervisors.
Compensation
Nurses Initial Placement — Certified School Nurses initial placement BA12, Step 1; Registered Nurses initial placement BA, Step 1; both given credit for all nursing experience in schools and outside schools
Certified School Nurses initial placement will be at BA12, Step 1 and Registered Nurses initial placement will be at BA, Step 1 and further will be given credit for all nursing experience, in schools and outside of schools
Evaluation
Observation Evaluation Appeal Limit Per Year — Teachers are limited to one observation/evaluation appeal per school year
Teachers are limited to one (1) observation/evaluation appeal per school year.
Compensation
Occupational Therapists Credit — Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists receive credit based on 5 CEUs equal to three semester hours
Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists will receive credit based on five (5) CEUs to be equal to three (3) semester hours
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Paraprofessionals substituting as teachers receive substitute teacher pay if greater than regular paraprofessional pay
When a paraprofessional who is legally qualified to be a substitute teacher is requested by the administration and volunteers to work as a substitute teacher, the paraprofessional shall receive substitute teacher pay if such pay is greater than the pay the paraprofessional would regularly receive.
Workday
Office Assistants Workday — Seven and one-half hour workday with two 15-minute breaks and one-half hour duty-free lunch
All employees as listed in Article VI Section B3 shall work a seven and one-half (7 1/2) hour workday, which shall include two (2) separate fifteen (15) minute duty-free breaks and a one-half (1/2) hour designated duty free lunch.
Other
Part Time Support Staff — Regular part-time support staff works less than 30 hours per week by working part-time hours or full-time hours for less than full work year
Any support staff who is employed by the District to work less than thirty (30) hours per week by either working part-time hours per day for the full work year or by working full-time hours per day for less than the full work year.
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Up to four (4) days sick leave per school term may be used as personal business leave
Up to four (4) days sick leave per school term may be used as personal business leave without deduction in pay for the purpose of transacting personal legal, personal business, household and family emergencies.