Grievance
Arbitration Binding — true
Step 3 - Arbitration: If the Union is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step 2, the Union may submit the grievance to binding arbitration. A decision rendered consistent with the terms of this Agreement shall be final and binding.
Compensation
Ba Min Salary — Minimum starting pay for Custodian/Courier for 2024-2025
Custodian Courier $17.10 [2024-2025]. Minimum Minimum Minimum Starting Pay Starting Pay Starting Pay 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr1 — 5% increase for returning employees; 6% for those hired during 2023-2024
The 2024-2025 base hourly rate for all returning employees in the bargaining unit except for employees hired during the 2023-2024 school year shall be increased by 5%. For employees hired during the 2023-2024 school year, the base hourly rate shall be increased by 6%.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr2 — 4.5% increase for all returning employees
The 2025-2026 base hourly rate for all returning employees in the bargaining unit shall be increased by 4.5%.
Compensation
Base Salary Increase Yr3 — 4.25% increase for all returning employees
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The 2026-2027 base hourly rate for all returning employees in the bargaining unit shall be increased by 4.25%.
Leave
Bereavement Days — Three (3) bereavement days for death in immediate family; two (2) days for relatives/friends not in immediate family (one occurrence per year)
Each employee shall be entitled to three (3) bereavement leave days with full pay for death in the immediate family or household as defined in Section 11.1 above. Such leave shall be non-cumulative from year to year.
Workday
Contract Days Teacher — Contract days established per school calendar as specified in Article 16
Establishment of the Calendar as provided in Article 16, Section 2 specifies the school year and contract days.
Insurance
Dental Coverage — true
The Board shall pay the full premium for single dental insurance coverage for each full-time employee. Family coverage shall be available with the employee paying the premium differential between the Board contribution and the family coverage premium.
Insurance
Employee Premium Share Pct — Employee pays 10% of individual coverage premium; 20% of family coverage premium
The Board shall pay ninety percent (90%) of the annual premium for individual coverage and eighty percent (80%) of any additional annual premium for any family coverage (i.e., family, employee + spouse, or employee +child(ren)) selected by the employee.
Evaluation
Evaluation Cycle Years — Evaluation conducted in accordance with A Framework for the Improvement of Professional Practice and Section 24A of the School Code
Teacher performance shall be evaluated in the classroom and in other professional responsibilities which have been identified as such in the document entitled 'A Framework for the Improvement of Professional Practice.'
Grievance
Grievance Steps — Three steps: Supervisor Level (Step 1), Superintendent Level (Step 2), Arbitration (Step 3)
Step 1 - Supervisor Level [...] Step 2 - Superintendent Level [...] Step 3 - Arbitration: If the Union is not satisfied with the disposition of the grievance at Step 2, the Union may submit the grievance to binding arbitration.
Insurance
Health Single Premium — Board contributes 90% of annual premium for individual coverage
The Board shall contribute toward the applicable annual premium rates as established by the District's insurance consultant or plan administrator. The Board shall pay ninety percent (90%) of the annual premium for individual coverage
Compensation
Longevity Pay — Longevity allowance for 3-5 years service: $275 annually
Employees who have worked in the District for three (3) or more years shall receive a longevity allowance each year on their anniversary date according to the following schedule: Upon Completion of: 3 to 5 years in District $275
Other
Minimum Callback Hours — Two (2) hours minimum for work on regular day off or callback after regular workday (excludes building checks/security)
An employee who is required to work on his/her regular day off or is called back to work after his/her regular work day has ended shall be guaranteed a minimum of two (2) hours of work, exclusive of building checks and security calls.
Compensation
Off Schedule Bonus Yr1 — Attendance incentive for drivers with 0-1.5 days absent per semester: $435.00
Days Absent Per Semester 0 – 1.5 $435.00
Other
Overtime Rate — Overtime compensated at 1.5 times hourly rate for hours over 40 per week; also applies to Saturdays/Sundays
Overtime shall be work performed by an employee which is in excess of forty (40) hours in one (1) week. Overtime shall be compensated at one and one-half (1.5) times the employee's hourly rate.
Other
Perfect Attendance Bonus — $300 per half year (every six months) for perfect attendance
A perfect attendance bonus of $300 per half year (i.e., every six months) shall be paid to employees provided the following: - no absences from work regardless of reasons (except vacation and union leave).
Leave
Personal Days Annual — Full-time employees (35+ hours/week): 3 personal leave days per year
All full-time (35 hours or more) employees may request three (3) personal leave days per year.
Retirement
Retirement System — IMRF
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For each employee of the District who works at least six hundred (600) hours per year, the Board shall deduct from the compensation of each employee, the amount the employee is required by law to contribute to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
Rif
Rif Recall Years — One (1) calendar year recall rights from beginning of following school term
Employees receiving written notice of dismissal for reduction in force in a position covered by this Agreement, shall have a right of recall if a vacancy or a newly created position occurs within the bargaining unit for which such employees are qualified to perform, within one (1) calendar year from the beginning of the following school term.
Other
Shift Differential — $0.25 per hour shift differential for third shift employees hired after December 27, 2001
Full-time night shift employees hired after December 27, 2001 shall be entitled to an additional twenty-five cent ($0.25) per hour shift differential for the hours spent working on the third shift.
Leave
Sick Days Annual — 9-month employee: 12 days annually; 10-month: 13 days; 11-month: 14 days; 12-month: 15 days
Each employee shall be entitled to sick leave as follows: 9-month employee.............................12 days annually 10-month employee...........................13 days annually 11-month employee...........................14 days annually 12-month employee...........................15 days annually
Leave
Sick Leave Max Days — Unused sick leave shall accumulate without limit
Unused sick leave shall accumulate without limit.
Other
Uniform Allowance — $450 per school year for safety shoes or other work clothes; new hires receive 11 shirts, existing employees 6 shirts annually
In addition, each employee shall receive $450 each school year for the purchase of safety shoes or other work clothes as specified by the district.
Other
Union Leave Days — 8 school days per year for Union Executive Board authorized teachers to attend conferences
The Union Executive Board shall be entitled to eight (8) school days of Union leave per school year.
Other
Union President Release Time — 80% teaching load without reduction in salary and benefits to conduct Union business
The Union President shall be given an eighty percent (80%) teaching load, without reduction in salary and benefits, in order to conduct Union business
Other
Unused Sick Leave Payout — $50/day for unused sick leave above 240 days (Tier 1 IMRF, age 55+, 8+ years); $35/day for those with <10 years service
An employee retiring from the District at age fifty-five (55) or older with eight (8) or more years of service with the tier 1 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund or ten (10) or more years of service with the tier 2 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund shall receive fifty dollars ($50.00) per day for each unused sick day above two hundred forty (240).
Other
Vacation Days Year11 15 — Twenty (20) vacation days for employees with 11-15 years completed service (12-month positions)
Eleven (11) years to fifteen (15) years completed on the anniversary of the employee's date of hire - twenty (20) vacation days;
Other
Vacation Days Year16plus — Twenty-five (25) vacation days for employees with 16 or more years completed service (12-month positions)
Sixteen (16) years or more completed on the anniversary of the employee's date of hire - twenty-five (25) vacation days.
Other
Vacation Days Year1 5 — Ten (10) vacation days for employees with 1-5 years completed service (12-month positions)
One (1) year to five (5) years completed on the anniversary of the employee's date of hire - ten (10) vacation days;
Other
Vacation Days Year6 10 — Fifteen (15) vacation days for employees with 6-10 years completed service (12-month positions)
Six (6) years to ten (10) years completed on the anniversary of the employee's date of hire - fifteen (15) vacation days;
Workday
Work Hours Daily — Eight (8) hours per day for full-time employees, excluding lunch
Except for full-time night shift employees hired prior to December 27, 2001, whose work day shall be eight (8) hours, including lunch, each full-time employee's work day shall be eight (8) hours, excluding lunch.