Common use of PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION Clause in Contracts

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For all staff members hired after May 31, 2014, outside experience credit will be given for up to seven (7) years. To be eligible for educational advancement, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit the district. All courses used for this credit must be approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee. Only fully licensed staff members will be eligible for these tracks. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: 1) the staff member is not eligible to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall be considered the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year at the beginning of the school year. In order to qualify educational advancement in a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive to the beginning of the school year. Salary computations shall be made on the basis of 180 days for the duration of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefits.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. A. The salaries of teachers covered by this Agreement are set forth in Schedule A which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. Such salary schedule shall remain in effect during the term of this Agreement. B. The salary schedule is based upon a normal academic year. For all staff members hired after May 31, 2014, outside experience credit extra work the teacher shall be entitled to appropriate additional professional compensation. See Schedule B. C. Whenever possible teachers involved in voluntary extra curricular activities will be notified at the end of each school year of such involvement for the ensuing school year. All positions regarding extra curricular activities including but not limited to coaching positions are not tenure positions, and are yearly appointments. Such assignments will be made with due consideration given to the person who had the assignment the previous year. While appointment to and removal from extra curricular activities is in the Employer’s discretion (with or without cause), the Employer will, upon written request from the employee (within five (5) school days after notice of the intended action), advise the employee of the reasons for failure to appoint them to the desired position. The Employer’s decision may be reviewed through the Grievance Procedure (excluding arbitration) by submitting the request directly to Step 2 of the Grievance Procedure (the Superintendent’s level) within five (5) days following the employee’s receipt of such reasons. D. A teacher new to the system shall be given credit on the salary scale for previous years of teaching experience in a public school, private school, or institute of higher education beyond a K-12 District, up to seven (7) years. To be eligible for educational advancementAt the sole discretion of the Board, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit the district. All courses used for this credit must be approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee. Only fully licensed staff members will be eligible for these tracks. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: 1) the staff member is not eligible to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement new teacher may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall be considered the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once granted additional experience on a year-to-year experience basis. E. Increments become effective at the beginning of each academic year and advancement under the salary schedule shall be automatic as of September 1 or February 1 following completion of required academic or professional courses and attainment of additional experience. Beginning with the 1993-94 school year, additional credits earned before September 1 or February 1, will entitle the teacher to move on the salary schedule as soon as certified transcripts are received by the district. If the transcript is received after September 1 or February 1, retroactive pay to those dates will be granted provided the credits were earned before September 1 or February 1. F. Teachers in the Baraga Area Schools shall have the right to select one of the following options for the method of receiving their contract salary: Contract salary to be divided into twenty-six (26) equal payments to be made at fourteen (14) day intervals throughout the year. Contract salary to be divided in twenty (20) equal installments to be made at fourteen (14) day intervals to coincide with those paydays established in Option A. Any teacher selecting Option A may receive all contract salary due for the balance of the year on the last day of the regular school year. In order to qualify educational advancement in a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive to the beginning of the school year. Salary computations business office shall be made on the basis of 180 days for the duration of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefits.notified two

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For all staff members hired after May 31, 2014, A. The basic salaries of employees covered by this Agreement are set forth in Appendix I which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. Such salary schedule shall remain in effect during the designated periods. B. Employees new to the district may be granted full credit on the salary schedule as set forth in Appendix I for experience acquired outside experience credit will be given for up to seven (7) years. To be eligible for educational advancement, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit the district. All courses used For example, if an employee is given five (5) years of previous credit, the person will be placed on the fifth (5th) step. C. Compensation for extra duty assignments shall be paid as set forth in Appendix II which is attached to and incorporated in this credit Agreement. D. Teachers shall have the option of receiving salary in twenty-one (21) or twenty-six (26) bi-weekly pays. Those who opt for twenty-six (26) bi-weekly pays may receive the balance of their salary upon completion of the contracted school year. Determination for the following pay year must be approved filed with the payroll department by the Superintendent last pay of the current pay year. E. Employees who perform noon hour supervision shall be compensated at the rate of $10.00 per period. F. The Superintendent's office shall be notified in writing when a change in the employee's salary status is forthcoming. The notification shall take place at least 20 work days (M-F) except holidays, prior to the beginning of each semester. Official documentation, i.e. transcript or his/her designee. Only fully licensed staff members will be eligible for these tracks. Undergraduate grade report card indicating successful course work will count for educational advancement provided that: 1) the staff member is not eligible completion must be presented to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee's office for verification before any movement on the pay scale will occur. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may This documentation must be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 received no later than six (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall be considered the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year at 6) weeks after the beginning of the school year. In order to qualify educational advancement in a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change semester and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will payment shall be retroactive to the beginning of that semester. In no case shall an employee be moved up the school year. Salary computations salary schedule for course work commenced after the beginning of each semester, but upon receipt of official documentation, shall be made on moved at the basis beginning of 180 the next semester. G. Semester credit hours or Degrees should be related to individual teaching field in order to receive additional steps (BA+18, BA+30/MA, BA+45/MA+15/Spec.). Any credit hours presently earned or Degrees presently held will be maintained. If in doubt about credit hours being related to individual teaching field, a joint committee consisting of: A) PEA President, B) PEA Building Rep., C) Superintendent, and D) Building Principal will make the final decision. H. The affirmative attendance policy shall be as follows. Teachers who use little or no sick leave time during the current school year shall receive the following compensation by June 30th: 1. Zero (0) sick leave days used = $200.00 or 1 additional personal business day 2. One (1) or less sick leave days used = $150.00 3. Two (2) or less sick leave days used = $100.00 4. Three (3) or less sick leave days used = $50.00 I. If by mutual consent a teacher shall teach more than the normal teaching load as set forth in Article VI, he shall receive one-sixth (1/6) of his salary for the duration of the agreementadditional assignment. J. Teachers who substitute during their preparation period shall be compensated at the rate of $20.00 per class period. All pro(See Article VI., C., 6.) 1. No regularly assigned teacher shall be used as a substitute teacher except in case of emergency. The failure of a substitute to arrive on schedule or the inability to secure a qualified substitute shall be considered an emergency. 2. If a teacher substitutes twenty-rated days five (25) minutes or less, he shall be compensated at half (1/2) the substitute rate. If a teacher substitutes more than twenty-five (25) minutes, he shall be compensated at the full substitute rate. 3. A teacher may volunteer to fill in for a colleague for no compensation. 4. Teachers who substitute during their preparation period shall have salary adjusted accordinglythe option of accumulating five (5) of these periods per semester and requesting one (1) release day for their effort. Staff members who Only one (1) day can be taken per semester and only two (2) release days can be taken on any one (1) calendar day and must be requested five (5) days in advance. Once five (5) substitute hours are injured on accumulated, the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss release day can be taken in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injurythe immediately following semester, but not in any semester thereafter. K. 1. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect Upon retiring (under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and school employees retirement system) from the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disabilityDistrict, and a teacher who has taught ten (10) years for the Potterville Public Schools shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s be compensated for any unused accumulated sick leave benefitsat the rate of $45.00/day.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. A. The salaries of teachers covered by this Agreement are set forth in Appendix “A”, which is incorporated in this Agreement. Such salary schedules shall remain in effect during the term of this Agreement. B. The salary schedule is based upon a normal weekly teaching load as hereinafter defined in Article X. For all extra work, other than defined in Appendix “A” and in Article VI. hereof, the teacher shall be entitled to the hourly rate as established in “Appendix B” subsection D3. When attendance at activities, other than staff members hired or curriculum meetings not specified in Article VI. as part of the regular teaching duties is required, he/she shall be paid at the hourly rate as established in “Appendix B” subsection D3. Daily preparation for effective teaching, correcting papers, themes, and attending staff meetings requires many hours of application outside the classroom and add to the professional responsibilities of the teacher. In addition, requests are made for attendance at staff conferences, parent-teacher conferences, PTA meetings, and the like, which requests can become excessive. It is mutually agreed that if required attendance at staff meetings beyond their normal workday shall exceed two (2) fifty-five (55) minute periods per month, the Board will pay the teachers for any hours in excess thereof at the teacher's hourly rate. These meetings will be held on the first, second or third Monday of the month. However, if there is no school on the first, second or third Monday, then the meeting may be rescheduled with a 24-hour notice. It is understood that staff meetings for elementary and secondary teachers will begin no later than fifteen (15) minutes after May 31, 2014, outside experience credit the students are dismissed or end fifteen (15) minutes before the students arrive. The principal may excuse any teacher from attendance. The meeting times will be mutually agreed upon by the building Principal and the staff. C. A teacher released during the school day to engage in negotiating on behalf of the Association with any representative of the Board or participating in any professional grievance negotiation shall be released from regular duties without loss of salary. D. The Association and Board agree that the Board should attempt to sufficient fund equity to ensure continued operation of the School District. See article XXI covering this subject. E. Teachers will be given for up to seven two (7) years. To be eligible for educational advancement, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit the district. All courses used for this credit must be approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee. Only fully licensed staff members will be eligible for these tracks. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: 1) the staff member is not eligible to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3payroll options: 1. Twenty-Six (26) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designeeequal pays 2. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduateTwenty-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 one (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall be considered the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once 21) equal pays Employees currently utilizing a year ‘Lump’ sum payment (Twenty pays at the beginning of the school year. In order to qualify educational advancement in a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive 26 pay rate with 1 lump sum payment equal to the beginning of the school year. Salary computations shall be made final six pays on the basis of 180 days for 21st pay.) may continue to do so until which time they select a different option or leave the duration of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefitsDistrict.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For all staff members hired after May 31A. The salaries and differential of employees covered by this Agreement and the eligibility requirements therefore, 2014are set forth in pertinent part in Appendices A, outside experience B, C and D which are attached to and made a part of this Agreement. Also included in Appendix A are the schedules for the school year and various provisions for payments and deduction. B. Full credit will be given for up to seven all teaching experience in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, except substituting. Additional years of credit for outside teaching experience may be recommended at the discretion of the administration. One (71) yearsfull semester, at least ninety (90) days of teaching inclusive of excused absences, shall be credited as one-half year on the salary schedule. To Teachers who are allowed half-year credit shall be eligible placed on the appropriate step on the salary schedule. However, teachers hired within the first six (6) weeks of a semester will be given full credit for educational advancementa semester on the salary schedule. The Superintendent, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit the district. All courses used for this credit must be approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee, may recommend credit for other than public school or college teaching experience, if, in his/her opinion, it contributes to the qualifications of the teacher for a particular assignment. Only fully licensed staff members will This could include military service, Peace Corps, VISTA and other job related experience, which would be eligible in the same field as the teaching area assigned and a direct relationship exists. Ordinarily this would be work, which may be required for these tracksvocational certification. Undergraduate course Any decision regarding related work will count experience shall be subject to review at the request of the Association or an individual teacher. However, the Superintendent's, or his/her designee's, decision on related experience shall be final. This section relating to previous experience credit shall be effective only for educational advancement provided that: 1) all newly hired teachers following the staff member is ratification date of this Agreement and shall not eligible be retroactive in any respect to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved teachers presently employed by the Superintendent Board. C. Teachers on an unpaid leave of absence of forty-five (45) school days or less in one school year shall receive full credit on the Superintendent’s designeesalary schedule for the year. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members Teachers on an unpaid leave of absence of forty-six (46) workdays through one hundred and twenty (120) workdays in one school year will receive one semester credit on the salary schedule. Teachers on an unpaid leave of one hundred and twenty one (121) workdays or longer in one school year will not receive credit on the salary schedule. D. All full and part time teachers will advance a full step on the salary schedule every school year. Teachers who prior are initially employed during the 31st to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall be considered the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year at the beginning 120th days of the school yearyear will receive one semester credit on the salary schedule. In order to qualify educational advancement in a given year, Those teachers employed after the staff member must notify 120th day will remain on the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in same salary schedule for the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive to the beginning of the following school year. Salary computations shall be made on the basis of 180 days for the duration of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefits.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For all staff members hired after May 31A. The basic salaries of teachers covered by this Agreement are set forth in Appendix B which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. Such salary schedule shall remain in effect during the designated periods. B. The Board of Education may grant a teacher new to the system credit for experience teaching in other public schools, 2014community colleges, outside business schools, colleges and universities, parochial schools, or other institutions as determined by the Board of Education. Upon being granted a tenure contract, a teacher shall receive full credit on the salary schedule for full or half years of experience credit will in the above-mentioned institutions. Vocational teachers whose certificate requires work experience shall, upon being granted a tenure contract, be given credit for up full or half years of said work experience. C. The salary schedule is based upon the regular school calendar as set forth in Appendix A and the normal teaching assignment as defined in this Agreement. If the employment of teachers in excess of the regular school calendar or the normal working load becomes necessary, compensation shall be set by mutual agreement between the Association and the Board. Whenever a teacher is requested by the Administration to seven (7) yearssubstitute for another teacher during the conference period, the teacher who performs the substitution shall be paid $25.00 per hour. To Such substitution shall be eligible for educational advancement, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part voluntary except in case of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit the district. All courses used for this credit must be approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee. Only fully licensed staff members will be eligible for these tracks. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: 1) the staff member is not eligible to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014emergency. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree teacher shall not be required to perform such substitution if another teacher volunteers to do it. D. Teachers involved in extra duty assignments set forth in Appendix D, which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement, shall be considered compensated in accordance with the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also provisions thereof. E. Teachers who qualify for the next higher track on the salary schedule shall be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year placed on the next higher tract effective at the beginning of their contract providing the proof of completion of requirements is received in the Central Office by the fourth Friday after Labor Day. When proof of completion is received after the fourth Friday, teachers shall be placed on schedule the Monday following receipt of proof. F. All teachers shall be compensated in accordance with the provisions of this article. G. Hereinafter, one half year of experience shall be defined as the completion of the teaching responsibilities of a full time teacher for one semester or one half of the normal classroom responsibilities for two semesters. Teachers may accumulate equivalent fractions of teaching assignments toward a one half year of experience. H. Teachers required in the course of their work to drive personal automobiles from one school building to another shall receive a car allowance at the IRS rate per mile. The same allowance shall be given for use of personal cars for field trips or other business of the district. I. When a regular payday occurs during a vacation, which begins within the two days preceding the payday, paychecks shall be available by noon of the last school day prior to the vacation. J. Beginning with the 1984-85 school year, teachers assigned to less than a full-time position shall receive pro-rated benefits, salary, and seniority in relation to the percentage of the day they work. Teachers who have worked in the school system on a part-time basis prior to the 1984-85 school year will continue to receive a percentage no less than what was paid during the 1983-84 school year. In order However, any teachers who go from part-time to qualify educational advancement in full-time employment with the system and then return to a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st part-time status in the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment future will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive to the beginning of the school year. Salary computations shall be made on the basis of 180 days for the duration of the agreement. All receive pro-rated benefits, salary, and seniority. K. Benefits shall be pursuant to the rules of the Michigan Public School Retirement System. All Bargaining Unit Members shall automatically become members of the Retirement System. Additionally, upon retirement, resignation, or other termination of employment, other than termination for cause, with a minimum of 12 years accumulated service in the Charlevoix School System half of a member’s accumulated sick days earned before September 1, 2009, upon retirement, shall be compensated at the rate of their final rate of per diem salary. Maximum accumulated days shall have salary adjusted accordinglybe 180 days. Staff members who are injured One fourth (1/4) of the member’s accumulated sick days earned after September 1, 2009, upon retirement, shall be compensated at the rate of their final rate of per diem salary. Maximum accumulated days shall be 180 days using a combination of the above benefit. Beginning 2010, based on the job while actively performing twelve (12) sick day leave allowance credited in 2009- 2010, employees who begin a given school year with accumulated sick days from the previous year will receive additional compensation of their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay current year’s salary step according to the following formula: Number of days at the end of the previous school year X 1/100 of 1% of current year’s salary for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s each accumulated sick leave benefitsday.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For all staff members hired after May 31A. The salaries and differential of employees covered by this Agreement and the eligibility requirements therefore, 2014are set forth in pertinent part in Appendixes A, outside B, C and D which are attached to and made a part of this Agreement. Also included in Appendix A are the schedules for the school year and various provisions for payments and deduction. B. Teachers entering the system may be given full credit for up to five (5) years of prior teaching experience (while under provisional or permanent state certification) on the salary schedule as set forth in Appendix A. Full credit will be given for up all teaching experience in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, except substituting. This five (5) year limit shall not cause an Alternative Education or ELL teacher to seven have a decrease in pay. Additional years of credit for outside teaching experience may be recommended at the discretion of the administration. One (71) yearsfull semester, at least ninety (90) days of teaching inclusive of excused absences, shall be credited as one-half year on the salary schedule. To Teachers who are allowed half-year credit shall be eligible placed on the appropriate step on the salary schedule. However, teachers hired within the first six (6) weeks of a semester will be given full credit for educational advancementa semester on the salary schedule. The Superintendent, or his/her designee, may recommend credit for other than public school or college teaching experience, if, in his/her opinion, it contributes to the qualifications of the teacher for a staff member must particular assignment. This could include military service, Peace Corps, VISTA and other job related experience, which would be taking graduate-level classes that are part in the same field as the teaching area assigned and a direct relationship exists. Ordinarily this would be work, which may be required for vocational certification. Any decision regarding related work experience shall be subject to review at the request of the Association or an advanced degree program individual teacher. However, the Superintendent's, or endorsement that will benefit the districthis/her designee's, decision on related experience shall be final. All courses used The credit which may be granted for this other than public school or college teaching experience shall be no more than three (3) years and maximum credit must allowed for both teaching and other experience shall be approved limited to five (5) years unless additional years credit for total outside teaching and related experience has been recommended by the Superintendent Human Resources Administrator and Superintendent, or his/her designee. Only fully licensed staff members will This section relating to previous experience credit shall be eligible effective only for these tracks. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: 1) all newly hired teachers following the staff member is ratification date of this Agreement and shall not eligible be retroactive in any respect to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved teachers presently employed by the Superintendent Board. C. Teachers on an unpaid leave of absence of forty-five (45) school days or less in one school year shall receive full credit on the Superintendent’s designeesalary schedule for the year. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members Teachers on an unpaid leave of absence of forty-six (46) workdays through one hundred and twenty (120) workdays in one school year will receive one semester credit on the salary schedule. Teachers on an unpaid leave of one hundred and twenty one (121) workdays or longer in one school year will not receive credit on the salary schedule. D. All full and part time teachers will advance a full step on the salary schedule every school year. Teachers who prior are initially employed during the 31st to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall be considered the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year at the beginning 120th days of the school yearyear will receive one semester credit on the salary schedule. In order to qualify educational advancement in a given year, Those teachers employed after the staff member must notify 120th day will remain on the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in same salary schedule for the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive to the beginning of the following school year. Salary computations shall be made on the basis of 180 days for the duration of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefits.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For 7.1 The basic salaries paid to teachers per this Agreement are set forth in Appendix B, which is attached to and incorporated into this Agreement. 7.2 Unless it is in the best interest of the District to do otherwise, all staff members teachers shall be hired after May 31at Step One of the appropriate salary schedule, 2014regardless of experience. Step positions will not exceed the teacher’s actual experience and placement on the salary schedule is not subject to the grievance procedure. 7.3 Changes in degree or preparation levels shall become effective on receipt of an official transcript or other proof of change in status submitted not later than October 1, outside experience or March 1, except by special permission of the Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services. Changes submitted by March 1 shall add one-half (½) of the differential between preparation levels on present salary additional major or minor, or any course accepted by the State through an accredited institution of higher education to maintain teacher certification, will be given credit under this section. No credit will be given for up graduate work or degrees not related to seven education. 7.4 Any assignment in addition to the normal teaching schedule; extra-curricular duties and assignments set forth in Appendix C and summer school courses, shall not be obligatory but shall be with the consent of the teacher. A. The basic salaries of teachers involved in extra-curricular duties covered by this Agreement are set forth in Appendix C, which is attached to and incorporated into this Agreement. B. Any vacancy in an extra-curricular position which occurs during the school year shall be posted in each building in the District for a period of five (75) yearsschool days prior to filling the vacancy. To If a vacancy in such position occurs during the summer months, the Association President and building representatives shall be eligible notified of said vacancy and the position shall be posted at the District’s administrative office for educational advancementa period of two (2) weeks prior to the filling of the vacancy. C. The parties recognize that from time to time, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part the creation of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit additional extra duty positions is desirable. Bargaining unit members who want to add positions to Schedule C during the district. All courses used for this credit must be approved by length of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Only fully licensed staff members Agreement shall follow the procedure outlined in Appendix C. No increases in percentage will be eligible for these tracksnegotiated during the life of the Agreement. D. Extra-curricular positions shall first be offered to bargaining unit members. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: 1) the staff No new non-bargaining unit member is not eligible to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall be considered hired for such position while there is a willing and qualified bargaining unit member who meets the equivalent reasonable specifications for the position and is an available applicant. 7.5 Certified teachers employed in their regular assignments beyond the regular school year, shall receive an additional per diem payment based on 182 working days. 7.6 Teachers shall be paid in no fewer than 24 equal installments, with the first payment being made on or before the second Friday following the first scheduled teacher work day. develop policy and/or permanent sections of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also a course of study shall be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year compensated at the beginning of the school year. In order to qualify educational advancement in a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive to the beginning of the school year. Salary computations shall be made on the basis of 180 days for the duration of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefitsprofessional rate.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For all staff members hired after May 31, 2014, outside experience credit A. Professional employees covered by this Agreement will be paid according to the following three (3) options: 1. Payment in twenty-six (26) (or twenty-seven (27) in years where 27 would be applicable) equal bi-weekly paychecks from September to August. 2. Payment divided into twenty-six (26) equal payments with twenty-one (21) or twenty- two (22) bi-weekly checks from September to June. The final five (5) or four (4) payments will be included in the first July paycheck providing notification is given to the District Office by May 15 of the current school year. 3. Payment in twenty-one (21) or twenty-two (22) bi-weekly paychecks from September to June providing notification is given to the District Office at the time the contract is signed for up the following school year. This notice will be in the form of a written statement signed and attached to the returned contract. B. Placement on the salary schedule at the time of hire shall be in accordance with the professional employee’s total years of experience. A professional employee with a break in service may be brought in on a lower step on the salary schedule at the discretion of the Superintendent. C. For those employees starting work with the Stratham School District after 6/13/94, the following condition shall apply: For purposes of advancement to higher salary tracts, only graduate credits earned since the date the District granted the employee’s current tract placement will be considered for further advancement to other tracts on the schedule. D. Each professional employee may be advanced in the salary schedule until the maximum is reached, provided that the requirements for recertification have been met, that a professional attitude has been advanced, and that there has been demonstrated an improvement or growth in teaching resulting in a generally satisfactory performance. Professional employees who are not to receive the customary increment will be notified in writing the reason for said decision by March 30. E. Forty-five course credits approved by the Superintendent beyond a Bachelor’s Degree shall be considered an equivalent to a Master’s Degree for salary purposes. F. Upon approval of the Principal and the Superintendent the Board reserves the right to grant increments in excess of those provided by the salary schedule to a professional employee who has made an unusual contribution to the school system. G. For salary purposes, fifteen (15) Staff Development clock hours will equal one (1) college credit and such credits are applicable toward salary advancement in accordance with the salary plan. Staff development credit for approved workshops or approved courses taken during school hours are not applicable for salary advancement. The District Office will keep a dual tally of those Staff Development credits achieved during school hours and those achieved after school hours. Salary adjustment as a result of professional advancement must be submitted to the District Office by August 15 of the ensuing year. For those employees starting work with the Stratham School District after June 17, 2005, no more than seven (7) yearscredits from professional development sources will be recognized for track increases within each separate salary track. To The August 15 deadline will be eligible for educational advancementextended if a professional employee is taking a course which ends after August 15. In this case, the professional employee will provide the District Office with written verification of enrollment in the course by August 15. Professional advancement shall mean receiving a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of an advanced college degree program or endorsement completing college credits or Staff Development clock hours that will benefit designate a move to a new professional level. The SAU #16 Office will keep a tally of Staff Development credits in such a manner as to allow a professional employee knowledge of his/her credits upon request. X. A professional employee will be reimbursed up to an amount not to exceed the districtcurrent cost of tuition for two (2) four credit graduate level courses at the University of New Hampshire rate per credit hour. All This will be paid for either approved courses used for this credit or approved workshops. This will be paid upon submission of proof of amount of tuition and fees required, and upon recommendation of the Superintendent. Conference/workshop requests exceeding $1000.00 will be subject to Board approval. The Central Office will deduct said amount from the professional employee’s pay if the course or workshop is failed or not completed. The course or workshop must be approved in advance by the Superintendent in order for the professional employee to qualify under this provision. A professional employee may request the use up to $2300 of these funds as part of the application/completion of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification subject to Board approval. The Central Office will deduct said amount from the professional employee’s pay if the teacher does not achieve a score of at least 80% of the passing score that qualifies one for National Board certification within three years. This repayment may be forgiven upon the recommendation of the Superintendent. A professional employee receiving this assistance must agree to complete the next full year in Stratham School District or hisforfeit the above amount. I. The School District will pay 90% of the premium for either family, two person, or individual premiums of the BC/her designeeBS Comp $200 Managed Care Plan up to a maximum of $20,000 annually. Only fully licensed staff members Any cost above $20,000 will be eligible for these tracks. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: 1) the staff member is not eligible to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved shared by the Superintendent School District as follows: 2005-06 75% district, 25% employee 2006-07 75% district, 25% employee 2007-08 75% district, 25% employee The total percentage shared by employees will not exceed 15% of the total premium in any year. J. Life insurance will be issued to each professional employee with 100% of the premium paid by the school district. Coverage will be a $100,000 Life/ $200,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment term policy for each professional employee. Each employee will receive a copy of said insurance policy. K. The School District will furnish to its professional employees 100% payment of a single, two person, or the Superintendent’s designeefamily, membership under Delta Dental Insurance covering 100% of Coverage A, 80% of Coverage B, and 70% of Coverage C with a maximum per person, per contract year of $1500. L. All benefits and salary as noted in this Agreement shall be prorated for any professional employee who teaches less than full time. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members A full time teacher shall be defined as one who works a regular school day, as defined in Article IX, A, five days a week. Salary payments due on a holiday or vacation period will normally be paid prior to January 1the holiday or vacation period; except in the case of summer vacation pay, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree which shall be considered in accordance with the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year at the beginning of the school year. In order to qualify educational advancement in a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take placenormal pay schedule. M. The School District shall provide its professional employees 100% premium for Long Term Disability Insurance coverage. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when plan shall include the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive to the beginning of the school year. Salary computations shall be made on the basis of 180 days for the duration of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefits.following:

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For all staff members hired A. A single salary schedule shall be maintained, and no differential in salary shall be allowed because of sex, marriage, or dependents. B. Applicants with previous Xxxxx Park School District experience seeking reemployment within two (2) years after May 31, 2014, outside termination shall be credited with full previous Xxxxx Park experience credit will be given for up but not to seven exceed five (75) years. C. Only experience recognized by the Michigan Retirement Act shall be credited. To Other experience directly related to the person’s teaching responsibility not to exceed five (5) years may be eligible for educational advancement, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit recommended to the district. All courses used for this credit must be approved Board by the Superintendent for credit on the salary schedule. All teachers/ancillary staff now employed or hispreviously employed by the Board shall have their total service in the Armed Forces credited with one regular annual salary increment for each year provided they have served a minimum of one (1) year with honorable discharge. New teachers/her designee. Only fully licensed ancillary staff members employed shall be given one (1) regular salary increment for service, provided they have served a minimum of one (1) year in the Armed Forces with honorable discharge. D. Teachers/ancillary staff will be eligible classified for these tracks. Undergraduate course work will count the purpose of the salary schedule in April for educational advancement provided that: 1) the succeeding year, but if evidence that a teacher/ancillary staff member is not eligible entitled to take graduate courses an advance on the salary schedule is filed in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1office by September 15 of the same school year, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 teacher will be available only for staff members hired prior advanced to June 1the new step on the salary schedule. In addition, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall midyear adjustments will be considered made if evidence is submitted to the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year at the beginning Superintendent’s office on or before February 15 of the school year. In order to qualify educational advancement in a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will shall be retroactive to the beginning of the second semester. E. Application for placement on a higher tract of the salary schedule shall be made by September 15 for the first semester, or February 15 for the second semester, of the school year. Salary computations All credits toward a higher tract on the salary schedule shall be made graduate semester hours or their equivalent in quarter hours. Any credit recognized by the university as credit toward a graduate degree shall also be accepted by the Board. 1. A salary increment is added for a block of eighteen (18) semester hours of graduate credit beyond the provisional certificate. (Any teacher/ancillary staff who has been paid at the B.A.+18 step shall automatically be placed on this step.) Only applicable to teachers/ancillary staff hired on or before November 22, 2010. 2. A salary increment is added for the completion of a Master’s degree. Some courses or experiences not on a designated Master’s program may be deemed by the Superintendent to be helpful in making a teacher/ancillary staff a better teacher/ancillary staff. In such cases, the Master’s degree salary may be allowed by the Superintendent when 32 hours of credit are approved. a. A salary increment is recognized for each block of fifteen (15) semester hours of graduate credit beyond the Master’s degree after the Master’s degree has been completed (MA+15, MA+30, MA+45). Only applicable for teachers/ancillary staff hired on or before November 22, 2010. b. A salary increment is recognized for a block of thirty (30) semester hours of graduate credit beyond the Master’s degree after the Master’s degree has been completed (MA+30). Applicable to teachers/ancillary staff hired after November 22, 2010. 4. An increment beyond the Master’s degree salary adjustments is allowed for completion of the Doctorate degree. 5. Teachers/ancillary staff receiving National Board Certification for teachers, under the current rigorous standards, shall receive a $1,000 recognition award and be recognized for their achievement by the Board. F. A teacher/ancillary staff who does not possess a Provisional Certificate or a Permanent Certificate issued by the Michigan State Board of Education, whether or not said teacher/ancillary staff holds a degree, and for whom a Special Certificate must be issued, shall be classified on the basis salary schedule as a non-degree teacher/ancillary staff, except those teachers/ancillary staff who shall be required to complete ten (10) semester hours or less to qualify for a Provisional or Permanent Certificate, in which case said teacher/ancillary staff shall be classified on the salary schedule as a degree teacher/ancillary staff. G. Bargaining unit members shall receive an annual longevity payment according to the following: 0 2,000 2,500 3,000 Longevity dates from July 1 through November 15 shall receive a full year of 180 days longevity credit; from November 16 to April 15 shall receive one-half year’s longevity credit; April 16 through June 30 shall not receive longevity credit for that year. H. Additional on-schedule compensation will be determined by the district’s previous year’s state audited fund balance (which is released in November for use the following fall) using the following table: Fund Balance of: Percent Increase In Schedule A Salary: Negative Fund Balance See Furlough Day Schedule in Article 21 Section D 0 to less than $0.5 million no raise $0.5 to less than $1.5 million 0.5 % Additional Salary $1.5 million to less than $2.5 million 1% Additional Salary $2.5 million and Above 2% Additional Salary I. For teachers/ancillary staff whose steps were frozen in the 2011/12 school year, an additional 0.5 steps (in addition to the usual step) will be added in accordance with the schedule A for the duration 2013/2014 school year and an additional 0.5 steps (in addition to the usual step) will be added for the 2014/2015 school year. This will catch them up to the proper step they would have been on had the steps not been frozen. The contract does not address any steps beyond ten. J. Bargaining unit members may select at their option any one of the agreementfollowing methods of payment beginning with the second Friday of the school year. All pro-rated days Need LOA to go to 24 pays. Option 1: Gross salary (plus longevity, if any) divided into 21 equal biweekly paychecks. Option 2: Gross salary (plus longevity, if any) divided into 26 equal biweekly paychecks. Paychecks 21 through 26 shall have be paid with their last regular pay at the end of the school year. Option 3: Gross salary adjusted accordingly(including longevity, if any) divided into 26 equal biweekly paychecks. Staff members who are injured on Paychecks 22 through 26 shall be mailed by the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay Board Office during the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefitssummer.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For 7.1 The basic salaries paid to teachers as per this agreement are set forth in Appendix B, which is attached to and incorporated into this Agreement. 7.2 Unless it is in the best interest of the District to do otherwise, all staff members teachers shall be hired after May 31at step one of the appropriate salary schedule, 2014regardless of experience. Step positions will not exceed the teacher’s actual experience and placement on the salary schedule is not subject to the grievance procedure. 7.3 Changes in degree or preparation levels shall become effective on receipt of an official transcript or other proof of change in status submitted not later than October 1, outside experience or March 1, except by special permission of the Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services. Changes submitted by March 1 shall add onehalf (½) of the differential between preparation levels on present salary schedule. Only graduate courses will be given credit under this section unless the class is a prerequisite for a Masters or if the class directly applies to an additional major or minor. No credit will be given for up graduate work or degrees not related to seven education. 7.4 Any assignment in addition to the normal teaching schedule; including adult education courses, Adult/Community Education Courses, and extracurricular duties and assignments set forth in Appendix C and summer school courses, shall not be obligatory but shall be with the consent of the teacher. A. The basic salaries of teachers involved in extracurricular duties covered by this Agreement are set forth in Appendix C, which is attached to and incorporated into this Agreement. B. Any vacancy in an extracurricular position or Adult/Community Education Position which occurs during the school year shall be posted in each building in the District for a period of five (75) yearsschool days prior to filling the vacancy. To If a vacancy in such position occurs during the summer months the Association President and building representatives shall be eligible notified of said vacancy and the position shall be posted at the District’s administrative office for educational advancement, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part period of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit two weeks prior to the districtfilling of the vacancy. All courses used for this credit must be approved by the Superintendent or hisAssignment to Adult/her designee. Only fully licensed staff members will be eligible for these tracks. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: Community Education (1) the staff member is not eligible to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work The District will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall be considered the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year notify teachers at the beginning of the school yearyear of courses to be offered in adult/community education. (2) Space will be provided to allow the teacher to list other courses they would be interested in teaching if offered. (3) Any position, no matter how filled, becoming vacant will be posted if the program continues. (4) Programs suggested by nonbargaining unit personnel, and offered, are not subject to this provision unless a teacher has indicated his/her interest in teaching that offering pursuant to 1 and 2 above. C. The parties recognize that from time to time, the creation of additional extra duty positions is desirable. In order SLEA members who want to qualify educational advancement add positions to Schedule C during the length of the contract shall follow the procedure outline in Appendix C. No increases in percentage will be negotiated during the life of the contract. D. Extracurricular and community education positions shall first be offered to bargaining unit members. No new nonbargaining unit member shall be hired for such position while there is a given willing and qualified bargaining unit member who meets the reasonable specifications for the position and is an available applicant. 7.5 Certified teachers employed in their regular assignments beyond the regular school year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting shall receive an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive to the beginning of the school year. Salary computations additional per diem payment based on 180 working days. 7.6 Teachers shall be paid in 21 or 26 equal installments with the first payment being made on or before the basis second Friday following the first scheduled teacher work day. 7.7 Teacher participation in summer curricular projects intended to develop policy and/or permanent sections of 180 days for a course of study shall be at the duration of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefitsprofessional rate.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For all staff members hired after May 31A. The salary schedules of teachers covered by this Agreement, 2014and conditions governing such schedules, outside experience credit are set forth in Appendix A to this Agreement, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. B. Teacher's salary schedules are based upon a term of employment beginning with the first day teachers report to work and ending not later than the third Friday of June of any given year covered by this Agreement in accordance with the calendars attached to this Agreement as Appendix E made a part hereof. Such terms to include forty to forty-one (40-41) weeks in accordance with the calendars attached to this Agreement as Appendix E. C. All adjustments to the salary schedule for additional hours or degrees will be given for up added to seven (7) yearspayroll using the following timelines: 1. To be eligible for educational advancement, Official notification to the Personnel Department of completion of hours or receipt of a staff member degree must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of an advanced degree program submitted on or endorsement that will benefit the districtbefore October 15. All courses used for this credit must be approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee. Only fully licensed staff members The additional pay will be eligible for these tracks. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: 1) the staff member is not eligible to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall be considered the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year at calculated from the beginning of the current fall semester. There will be no retroactive payment for credit or degrees earned in previous years. 2. Official notification of hours or degrees received after October 15 but before March 1 of the current school year. In order year must be submitted to qualify educational advancement in a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report Personnel Office on or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take placebefore March 2. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and additional payments will be retroactive to calculated from the beginning of the second semester. There will be no retroactive payment for credit or degrees earned in previous years. D. A teacher shall not be required to report earlier than or to remain later than the negotiated reporting days set forth in calendars which are attached to this Agreement as Appendix E. E. A teacher's professional daily rate of pay shall be based upon and subject to the provisions of Article IX, "Teaching Hours and Responsibilities," and shall be determined by dividing his/her annual contractual salary by two hundred and two (202) days. F. Compensation for additional periods taught by secondary teachers shall be determined by dividing their professional daily rate of pay (as defined in Section E above) by the normal number of teaching periods as set forth in Article IX and multiplying that result by the number of workdays they are assigned the additional period. G. Teachers who agree to substitute during their preparation period shall receive additional remuneration at the rate of 1/5 (20%) of their professional daily rate, not to exceed a rate of $50/assignment. H. Teachers, under their base contract, will participate in Professional Development days as required by law. To the extent possible, the calendar shall include the dates of these Professional Development days. Evidence of such participation will be presented to the Board no later than June 1 of each school year. Salary computations shall be made on the basis Failure to participate will result in discipline, including loss of 180 days for the duration of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injuryeach professional development day in which the teacher did not participate. I. New Teachers and Current Probationary Teachers Probationary teachers will complete fifteen (15) days of professional development activities during their first three (3) years of employment as part of their base contract, three of which may be additional days. The District shall pay These days are in addition to the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefitsprofessional development days which are required for all teachers.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For all staff members hired after May 31A. The basic salaries of employees covered by this Agreement are set forth in Appendix I which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. B. Employees new to the district shall be placed at tier 1A. Additional experience may be granted with approval of the Association President. C. Personnel assigned to a teaching position and working toward earning their first teaching certificate, 2014but not yet certified, outside experience shall be placed at tier 1A until completion of their certification. Experience credit on the salary schedule will be given granted upon completion of certification. D. Compensation for up extra duty assignments shall be paid as set forth in Appendix II which is attached to seven and incorporated in this Agreement. E. Teachers shall have the option of receiving salary in twenty (720) yearsor twenty-four (24) bi- weekly pays. To be eligible Determination for educational advancement, a staff member the following pay year must be taking graduate-filed with the payroll department by the last pay of the current pay year. F. Paystubs will include the tier and level classes that are part of an advanced degree program employee’s placement. G. Employees who perform noon hour supervision shall be compensated at the rate of $17.50 per period. H. A teacher shall notify the Superintendent in writing if the teacher believes completed coursework entitles the teacher to an increase in compensation under the terms of this Agreement. The notification shall take place at least 20 workdays (M- F) except holidays, prior to the beginning of each semester. Official documentation, i.e., transcript or endorsement that will benefit the district. All courses used for this credit grade report card indicating successful course work completion must be approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee. Only fully licensed staff members will be eligible for these tracks. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: 1) the staff member is not eligible presented to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee's office for verification before any movement on the pay scale will occur. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may This documentation must be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 received no later than six (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall be considered the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year at 6) weeks after the beginning of the school year. In order to qualify educational advancement in a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change semester and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will payment shall be retroactive to the beginning of that semester. In no case shall an employee be moved up the school year. Salary computations salary schedule for course work commenced after the beginning of each semester, but upon receipt of official documentation and approval, the employee shall be made on moved at the basis of 180 days for the duration beginning of the agreementnext semester. I. Semester credit hours or degrees should be related to individual teaching field in order to receive additional steps (BA+18, BA+30/MA, BA+45/MA+15/Spec.). All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordinglyAny credit hours presently earned, or degrees presently held will be maintained. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss If in pay for doubt about credit hours being related to individual teaching field, a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefits.joint committee consisting of: A) PEA President,

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For all staff members hired after May 31Notes: A. The salaries of teachers covered by this Agreement are set forth in the Salary Schedule Appendices (except as otherwise specifically provided). X. Xxxxx to taking graduate hours which are intended for advancement on the salary schedule, 2014, outside experience credit the teacher and their principal and/or the Superintendent will meet to discuss the teacher’s professional growth including their advanced degree intentions and course work contemplated. Advancement on the salary schedule will be given subject to the following conditions: (A) As long as the graduate program is related to professional development in the field of education or district needs, the teacher may choose his/her own degree program. (B) Once a specific graduate program has been chosen, graduate hours which are requirements for up to seven (7) years. To be eligible for educational advancement, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of such an advanced degree program will be credited toward advancement on the salary schedule. 2. Graduate hours taken for improvement in the education field will be credited so long as they are related to professional development or endorsement district needs. 3. Satisfactory work (Grade B or better) beyond the B.A. or B.S. degree earned from an accredited graduate school as of the specified date will apply toward a higher index bracket commencing that will benefit the districtyear. 4. All courses used approved graduate hours taken but not counted towards a Master’s Degree will be counted for this placement on the Master’s + 15 or Master’s +30 salary schedule. This will be granted for all teachers hired before August 1, 1996. Any employees hired after August 1, 1996 will only get credit must be for approved hours earned after receiving their Master’s Degree. C. Years of teaching for salary schedule advancement is based on actual years of full-time teaching experience in the District as of the specified date (except as otherwise provided) and excludes leaves or other periods of approved absence in excess of forty-five (45) working (teaching) days per school year. Employees absent in excess of such forty-five (45) days per year shall have such year of teaching calculated on a prorated basis, determined by dividing the number of working (teaching) days actually worked during the school year by the Superintendent or his/her designeetotal number of working (teaching) days in such school year. Only fully licensed staff members For purposes of this paragraph, paid sick leave days used by the teacher during the school year will be eligible deemed working (teaching) days. Employees who are employed in part-time positions shall accrue “years of teaching on a pro rata basis determined by dividing such part-time employees hours/days actually worked by the normal annual schedule of hours/days worked by regular full-time employees.” D. Credit for these tracksteaching outside the district will be paid up to four (4) years, or alternatively all years can be negotiated individually. E. Teachers of Vocational courses shall be compensated $450 in addition to the step they have attained. Undergraduate course This payment shall be made to certified vocational teachers who have had 4,000 hours of work will count experience (as a qualification for educational advancement certification) and who are assigned to teach an added cost reimbursed vocational program which is designed to provide students with an entry level vocational skill. F. Special compensation shall be provided that: as follows: 1. Teachers participating on School Improvement Committees throughout the school year shall receive an honorarium of $200 payable at the end of such school year. 2. Compensation for teachers who are working on special projects shall be as follows: a) the staff member is not eligible to take graduate courses in that field; 2Attendance at workshops or conferences on non-session days- $75/day (weekends or recess breaks) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or Superintendent b) Teachers working on curriculum development - regular per diem rate G. The number of teachers to be paid off in June shall not exceed twenty-five (25) per year. Request for June payoff shall be made thirty (30) days in advance to the Superintendent’s designeeBusiness Manager. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 Payment will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall be considered made on the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year at first payday after the beginning close of the school year. In order to qualify educational advancement To the extent permitted by law, income tax withholding will be calculated at the normal two- week payroll rate, unless otherwise requested in writing by the teacher. H. Teachers shall be paid on a given yearbi-weekly basis, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take placeevery other Thursday. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive to the beginning of the school year. Salary computations shall be made on the basis of 180 days for the duration of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who following options are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefits.available:

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For all staff A. The basic salaries of professional unit members hired after May 31covered by this agreement are set forth in Appendix A, 2014which is attached to and incorporated in this agreement. Such salary schedule shall remain in effect during the term of this agreement. B. Placement on the salary schedule shall be in accordance with the years of experience, outside experience credit highest degree consistent with assignment, and the number of semester hours earned beyond said degree. No new employee will be given hired at a higher level than a current employee who has the same years of experience and education. The Association agrees to grant steps for relevant work experience at the rate of one step for every two years of experience outside of teaching up to a maximum of six steps providing the individual has a bachelor’s degree or greater. Upon completion of three years of employment and/or attainment of a teaching certificate, the individual will be granted additional steps for relevant work experience upon request, in excess of the years considered above, for up to seven (7) an additional eight years non-teaching experience at a rate of one step per two years. To The maximum number of steps to be eligible granted is a total of ten steps under this provision. It is understood that in no terms will the additional steps be retroactive. C. The salary schedule is based upon the regular school calendar as set forth in Appendix A, and the normal assignment of such non-teaching duties as, but not limited to, bus duty, recess, lunch, dances, advisory, and class activities. For teaching assignments in excess of the regular school calendar and contract, unit members shall be paid an agreed upon rate. D. A unit member whose work is adjudged unsatisfactory may be retained at the same salary step for educational advancementthe succeeding year. The unit member shall be so notified in writing by April 15 and given the reasons for withholding the same. Before written notice is given, a staff the following administrative action must have occurred: (1) the member must have been notified in writing, of the specific issues adjudged unsatisfactory, (2) the member must have had at least 10 calendar days to consult with association officials to construct a response, (3) if, after the member’s presentation to the evaluator, the valuator still believes the issue exist, the member will be taking graduate-level classes that are part presented with a specific plan with clearly defined timeline of an advanced degree program member actions to be completed, (4) the member will have 10 calendar days to provide feedback on the plan and its contents. The evaluator will consider the member’s input but the evaluator has the final authority to determine the plan and timeline. If the member successfully completes the plan, the member will be reinstated on the appropriate step earned prior to the plan being implemented. E. Advancement on the B+15, B+30, M, M+15, M+30, CAGS, or endorsement that will benefit Doctorate Is dependent upon final approval of the districtSuperintendent of Schools. All courses used for this credit must and accepted degree programs should be approved by related to the district goals and/or unit member’s professional area of work. Advancement on the track and the corresponding financial compensation will be done when the Superintendent receives the formal documentation of this achievement. This documentation will include such items as transcripts or his/her designee. Only fully licensed staff members a compilation of grade reports. F. The first teacher pay period will be eligible the first regularly scheduled pay period after the first teacher workday as scheduled on the SAU calendar. Each payment shall include a listing of all deductions for these tracks. Undergraduate course work that pay period. G. The District will count provide a sick day buyback for educational advancement provided that: 1) the staff member is not eligible to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff bargaining members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019have accumulated more than 100 days. MA + 30 The employee will be available only reimbursed for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall be considered sick days that they have accumulated above the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year 100 day carry forward at the beginning rate of $75.00 per day. The payment will be after the end of the school year. In order to qualify educational advancement in a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive to the beginning of the school year. Salary computations shall be made on the basis of 180 days for the duration of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefits.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For all staff members A. The basic salaries of teachers covered by this Agreement are set forth in Appendix B which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. Such salary schedule shall remain in effect during the designated periods unless the district experiences a change in funding. a) If there is a decrease in funding, prior to cutting programs or initiating teacher lay-offs, the parties shall re- open negotiations. However, the board reserves the right to cut programs or reduce staff. b) Either party may initiate wage discussions. B. All newly hired teachers may be given credit on the salary schedule set forth in Appendix B for ten (10) years of teaching experience in any school district. C. All graduate credit hours beyond the Bachelor’s Degree and the graduate credit hours beyond the Master’s Degree approved by the A.C.A. Committee shall be paid at forty-five dollars ($45) per hour up to thirty-five (35) graduate hours beyond the Master’s Degree. Graduate hours earned must be submitted to the Assistant Superintendent’s office by November 15 to entitle the applicant to additional compensation for that school year. Documentation for graduate hours submitted after May 31November 15, 2014but prior to January 15, outside experience for credits completed prior to that current school year, shall entitle the applicant to additional compensation on a prorated basis for the second semester of that current school year. Securing necessary transcripts and documentation in a timely fashion shall be the sole responsibility of the applicant. An Advanced Credit Acceptance Committee consisting of three (3) administrators, one (1) from each academic level, and three (3) teachers, also one (1) from each academic level, shall be formed to validate credit will hours beyond the M.A. degree. The criteria for validation shall be set up by the committee. Undergraduate credit successfully completed after earning an M.A. shall be compensated at the same rate as graduate credit provided it updates teacher required skills or meets the requirements cited in Articles VIII or XIX. D. The Salary Schedule is based upon the regular school calendar as set forth in Appendix A and the normal teaching assignments as defined in this Agreement. E. The instructional substitute rate shall be at an hourly rate determined by multiplying the Fall Schedule Beginning Master’s rate by a factor of 0.000465. F. Teachers involved in voluntary extra-duty assignments as set forth in Appendix B-1, which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement, shall be compensated in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement without deviation. G. Teachers required in the course of their work to drive personal automobiles from one (1) school building to another shall receive a car allowance of twenty-five (25) cents per mile, and receive credit for a minimum of three (3) miles per day. An allowance of fifteen (15) cents per mile shall be given for up use of personal cars for field trips or all authorized school business. The Board shall provide liability insurance protection for teachers when their personal automobiles are used to seven (7) years. To be eligible for educational advancement, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit the district. transport children as provided in this section. H. All courses used for this credit must be approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee. Only fully licensed staff members will be eligible for these tracks. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: 1) the staff member is not eligible to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree additional compensation shall be considered coded on an attached information card in the equivalent same manner as deductions (i.e., chaperon, substitute, rider, etc.). Payment of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year at extra-contractual salaries: a. Extra-contractual services for activities which extend throughout the beginning length of the school year. In order to qualify educational advancement year may be either prorated or paid in a given year, lump sum at the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive to the beginning end of the school year by separate check as desired by the teacher. b. Extra-contractual services for activities which are seasonal or otherwise which are completed within any portion or segment of the school year shall be paid for at the completion of the activity in a lump sum by separate check. c. All other payable extra services rendered by teachers shall be itemized as to the specific service rendered and paid every ten (10) weeks. I. All joint teacher-administrator committees shall meet on school time, or be voluntary, or be compensated for at the substitute teacher rate. J. Elementary (K-5) split-level class assignments shall be remunerated at the rate of five hundred dollars ($500) per year. Salary computations If changed to K-6 this section continues to apply. K. No teacher shall be made on the basis of 180 days used for the duration of the agreementlunchroom control duty or required to handle attendance other than his own classroom or homeroom period. All prosuch extra-rated days contractual duties or assignments shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disabilitybe voluntary, and shall charge be paid for at the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefitsinstructional substitute rate.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For all staff members hired after May 31A. The salaries of K-12 teachers covered by this Agreement are set forth in Appendix A which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. Such salary schedules shall remain in effect during the length of this Agreement, 2014provided, outside experience credit will be given for up however, that upon written notice to seven (7) years. To be eligible for educational advancement, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit the district. All courses used for this credit must be approved by other party between the Superintendent or his/her designee. Only fully licensed staff members will be eligible for these tracks. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: 1) the staff member is not eligible to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; 15th and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall be considered the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year at the beginning 30th days of the school year. In order to qualify educational advancement in a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate month of completion no later than September 1st January in the year of expiration of this Agreement either party may request, during this period, the re-opening of negotiations. B. The rates of compensation for Athletic/Recreation and Academic/Enrichment positions are set forth in Appendix B. C. Except as otherwise contracted, K-12 teachers are required to report for duty according to the agreed calendars which are attached in Appendix C. D. Insurance(s) provided by the educational advancement is Board for K-12 teachers are set forth in Appendix D. E. Presentation of current mandated certificate and/or transcripts of state mandated graduate level courses from an accredited university or college will move the teacher’s salary to take placethe appropriate lane. Presentation of transcripts showing successful completion of 15 semester hours in graduate level courses from an accredited university or college will move the teacher's salary to MA+15. Nothing in this section prohibits the Board from requiring verification of transcripts. All present employees who qualified under previous contracts for lane changes to date, shall be continued in the lane for which they previously qualified. All present employees who possess a permanent or life certificate who earn sufficient graduate credits to qualify for a lane change, but who do not qualify for a continuing certificate, shall receive the appropriate lane change. F. Merit Pay – The Board shall be in compliance with all regulations pertaining to Merit Pay. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment Board will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive to the beginning of the school year. Salary computations shall be made implement procedures for awarding merit pay on the basis of 180 days for the duration student achievement, data and administrative determination of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injuryinstructional effectiveness. The District methods for determining eligibility for Merit Pay will be defined by the Board using commonly accepted instruments and procedures in order to objectively determine the effectiveness of instruction. It is agreed that any merit pay shall pay be in addition to the difference in regular salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefitsschedule.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For 15.1 All employees shall be placed on scale in accordance with this contract as provided in Appendix A unless there is evidence of unsatisfactory performance as prescribed in Article XI, Evaluation of Personnel. Steps equal years of teaching experience. Teacher placement on the salary schedule as of November 15 shall remain at that placement for the balance of the school year. Employees not already on the top step of the schedule who were employed throughout the 2006-07 and 2007-08 school years will receive 2 steps in 2008-09, 1 step in 2009-10, and 1 step in 2010-11. 15.2 Criteria for column advancement: 1) All courses shall be earned from a regionally-accredited college or university; 2) all courses shall be earned after the awarding of a teacher's most recent degree; 3) all courses shall be graduate level; 4) undergraduate courses may be eligible within an approved program (see Article XIV); 5) 45 hours of staff members hired development equals one (1) credit toward column advancement; 6) a maximum of six (6) credits may be obtained from approved staff development; 7) #5 and #6 shall be for anyone moving from the BA to the BA + 15 only. 15.3 Individuals involved in co-curricular assignments as set forth in Appendix A-1, which is attached to and incorporated in this agreement, shall be compensated in accordance with the provision of Appendix A-1 without deviation. In the event a new co-curricular position is created during the term of this Agreement, the School Board shall establish the initial salary and the salary for said position shall be negotiated in future agreements. If the activity is less than 8 weeks, reimbursement shall be made at the end of the activity. If the length of the activity is more than 8 weeks, but less than a full year, the reimbursement shall be made twice. If the activity is for a full year, reimbursement shall be made three times a year. Co- curricular payments shall not be made if the entire season or activity is canceled prior to its scheduled start. Cancellation of a season or activity after May 31its scheduled start shall result in payment on a pro rata basis. All co-curricular activities shall be reviewed for appropriate placement every three (3) years, 2014beginning in 2001. 15.4 Employees, outside experience credit will required in the course of their work to drive personal cars from one school building to another, shall be paid at a rate of 28 cents per mile. The same allowance shall be given for up use of personal cars for field trips or other business of the District. 15.5 The District shall not ask nor encourage its employees to seven transport students in personal vehicles. 15.6 The basis for pay shall be twenty-six (726) yearsbiweekly periods with checks available on Fridays. To When a payday comes during a vacation period, the checks shall be eligible for educational advancementmailed to the address on file in the Office of the Superintendent, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit the district. All courses used for this credit must be approved to another address designated in writing by the Superintendent or teacher at least two weeks prior to the vacation period. Employees shall be paid biweekly. Each employee shall receive two (2) payments on the first payday in December. The final payment shall be made on the last workday in June. 15.7 Any member of the bargaining unit who has taught in the Newfound system for a minimum of twenty (20) years is entitled to a stipend upon retirement. At age 50 that stipend is one-half of one percent (0.5%) of his/her designeefinal salary multiplied by the number of years taught in the system. Only fully licensed staff members will be eligible for these tracks. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: At age 55 the stipend is one percent (1%) of his/her final salary multiplied by the staff number of years taught in the system. 15.8 The bargaining unit member is not eligible desiring to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly advantage of this retirement benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by must so inform the Superintendent or in writing by November 1st of his/her final year of teaching. The retirement benefit stipend shall be receivable before the Superintendent’s designeecompletion of the school year June 30th. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may Payment of the retirement benefit stipend shall be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that a single payment on the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior District's payday closest to June 1, 201430 of the fiscal year and the amount shall be a prepayment on funds available in the next fiscal year. 15.9 A person covered by this agreement and employed 60% time or less shall advance one step for every two years of service. A Master person covered by this agreement and employed for more than 60% time shall advance one step for each year of Social Work/Psychology Degree service. 15.10 A person covered by this agreement and employed by the, Newfound Area School District on or before December 15th of a contract year shall be considered the equivalent receive credit for one year of MA+30experience in future contract offerings. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a A person employed following December 15th shall receive credit for 1/2-year experience. 15.11 Employees hired but not starting at the beginning of the school year. In order to qualify educational advancement in a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive to the beginning of the school year. Salary computations shall be made on the basis of 180 days for the duration of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on commencing the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time first day of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefitsemployment.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For 15.1 All employees shall be placed on scale in accordance with this contract as provided in Appendix A unless there is evidence of unsatisfactory performance as prescribed in Article XI, Evaluation of Personnel. Teacher placement on the salary schedule as of November 15 shall remain at that placement for the balance of the school year. No new employee shall be placed on a step of the salary schedule which is higher than those steps for current employees with equivalent experience. Exceptions will be allowed if the Superintendent determines, and the School Board approves, that there is an unavailability of qualified candidates. 15.2 Criteria for track advancement: 1) All courses shall be earned from a regionally- accredited college or university; 2) all courses shall be earned after the awarding of a teacher’s most recent degree; 3) all courses shall be graduate level; 4) undergraduate courses may be eligible within an approved program (see Article XIV); 5) 45 hours of staff members hired development equals one (1) credit toward track advancement; 6) a maximum of six (6) credits may be obtained from approved staff development; 7) #5 and #6 shall be for anyone moving from the BA to the BA + 15 only. 15.3 Individuals involved in co-curricular assignments as set forth in Xxxxxxxx X-0, which is attached to and incorporated in this agreement, shall be compensated in accordance with the provision of Appendix A-1 without deviation. In the event a new co-curricular position is created during the term of this Agreement, the School Board shall establish the initial salary and the salary for said position shall be negotiated in future agreements. If the activity is less than 8 weeks, reimbursement shall be made at the end of the activity. If the length of the activity is more than 8 weeks, but less than a full year, the reimbursement shall be made twice. If the activity is for a full year, reimbursement shall be made three times a year. This payment arrangement also includes co-curricular assignments that are not listed in Appendix A-1. Co-curricular payments shall not be made if the entire season or activity is canceled prior to its scheduled start. Cancellation of a season or activity after May 31its scheduled start shall result in payment on a pro rata basis. All co-curricular activities shall be reviewed for appropriate placement every three (3) years, 2014beginning in 2001. The Board and the Union shall establish a joint committee comprised of equal representatives appointed by the Board and the Union to review all co-curricular payments, outside experience credit update Appendix A-1 and recommend salary adjustments as may be necessary subject to approval by the School Board and Union membership. Final approval of adjustments will be made by the voters of the Newfound Area School District. 15.3.1 The parties agree to develop a Memorandum of Understanding to apply the total amount of up to $10,000 to co-curricular stipends. The Memorandum of Understanding shall include the specific adjustments which shall be made to be implemented for July 1, 2019. It is understood that with the approval of this contract the voters have approved $10,000 for this express purpose. 15.4 Employees, required in the course of their work to drive personal cars from one school building to another, shall be paid at the current IRS rate per mile. The same allowance shall be given for up use of personal cars for field trips or other business of the District. 15.5 The District shall not ask nor encourage its employees to seven transport students in personal vehicles. 15.6 The basis for pay shall be twenty-six (726) yearsbiweekly periods with checks available on Fridays. To When a payday comes during a vacation period, the checks shall be eligible for educational advancementmailed to the address on file in the Office of the Superintendent, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit the district. All courses used for this credit must be approved to another address designated in writing by the Superintendent or teacher at least two weeks prior to the vacation period. Employees shall be paid biweekly. The final payment shall be made on the last workday in June. 15.7 Any member of the bargaining unit who has taught in the Newfound system for a minimum of twenty (20) years is entitled to a stipend upon retirement. At age 50 that stipend is one-half of one percent (0.5%) of his/her designeefinal salary multiplied by the number of years taught in the system. Only fully licensed staff members At age 55 the stipend is one percent (1%) of his/her final salary multiplied by the number of years taught in the system. Retirees shall be permitted access to the District’s medical insurance plan. Upon retirement and for a period not to exceed three (3) years, the District shall pay $7,500 toward the cost of a single plan for the retiree. The retiree may also enroll his/her spouse in a two-person plan with the retiree paying the difference in the cost between the single and two-person plan. A retiree shall be defined, for purposes of this section of the contract providing a retiree health insurance benefit, as a teacher who has taught in the District for a minimum of twenty (20) consecutive years immediately prior to retirement and is at least fifty-five (55) and less than sixty-five (65) years of age at the time of retirement. An authorized leave of absence shall not constitute a break in service. This benefit will be end no later than when the employee becomes Medicare eligible or has utilized this benefit for these tracks. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: 1three (3) the staff years, whichever shall occur first. 15.8 A bargaining unit member is not eligible desiring to take graduate courses advantage of this retirement benefit must so inform the Superintendent in that field; 2) that writing by October 15th of his/her final year of teaching. In the course work will directly benefit event a bargaining unit member has an unforeseen medical issue for them or an immediate family member or some other unforeseen event which interferes with the staff bargaining unit’s member’s assignment ability to return to employment, the bargaining unit member may request a waiver of the October 15th deadline from the School Board. The retirement benefit stipend shall be paid in the fiscal year after notice is received. Payment of the retirement benefit stipend shall be a single payment on the District’s pay date closest to July 30 of the next fiscal year. 15.9 A person covered by this agreement and employed 49% time or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses less shall advance one step for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014every two years of service. A Master person covered by this agreement and employed 50% or more time shall advance one step for each year of Social Work/Psychology Degree service. 15.10 A person covered by this agreement and employed by the, Newfound Area School District on or before December 15th of a contract year shall be considered the equivalent receive credit for one year of MA+30experience in future contract offerings. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a A person employed following December 15th shall receive credit for 1/2-year experience. 15.11 Employees hired but not starting at the beginning of the school year. In order to qualify educational advancement in a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive to the beginning of the school year. Salary computations shall be made on the basis of 180 days for the duration of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on commencing the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time first day of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefitsemployment.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For all While serving in their present assignments, teachers are encouraged to qualify themselves to meet the requirements for advancement in staff members responsibilities and for advancement on the salary schedule. Section A - Placement and Advancement on Salary Schedule 1. The basic salaries of teachers are set forth in Appendix I, which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. 2. Teachers with equivalent experience in other systems shall be given full credit for the first ten (10) years of experience and one (1) year of credit for each additional two (2) years of experience to a maximum of fifteen (15) years' credit. This provision is effective for teachers hired after May 31October 1, 20141993. Credit for non-teaching experience applicable to a teacher's assignment shall be granted at the discretion of the Administration. Such credit shall be professionally appropriate. In case of only a partial year's prior experience, outside experience a full year's additional credit will be given if experience was of one semester or more. 3. All work submitted in this schedule shall be approved in writing in advance by the Superintendent. It is the teacher's responsibility to notify the Administrative Center of the credits earned. In the event a teacher disagrees with the denial of approval of hours, the teacher may, within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of notification of denial, appeal such denial, in writing, to the Professional Growth Committee. In no event may the teacher use the Grievance/Arbitration Procedure to appeal a denial of credit hours. a. Official transcripts shall be permanently filed in the Superintendent's office for up to seven (7) yearsall work submitted for credit in this schedule. To receive salary adjustments effective at the opening of the school year, all necessary documentation musts be eligible for educational advancement, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit the district. All courses used for this credit must be approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee. Only fully licensed staff members will be eligible for these tracks. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: 1) the staff member is not eligible to take graduate courses filed in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designeeoffice by September 30th. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall be considered the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year at To receive salary adjustments effective the beginning of the school yearsecond (2nd) semester, all necessary documentation must be filed in the Superintendent’s office by February 15th. b. Degrees shall be recognized only from institutions accredited by a state department of public instruction, the University of Illinois, the North Central Association, or similar regional accrediting associations. In order Graduate degrees shall be accepted only from educational institutions maintaining recognized departments of graduate instruction. c. Transcripts must be submitted within six (6) months of the completion of the course work. Failure to qualify educational advancement do so may result in a given reversion of placement on the salary schedule. Section B - Denial of Salary Schedule Advancement Advancement in this schedule shall be dependent on continued satisfactory service. The regular annual increase may be denied at any time, if, upon evaluation, a teacher's work is judged as not being maintained at an acceptable standard. Any teacher considered for denial of advancement on the salary schedule shall have an opportunity to discuss the recommendation with the Board prior to action by the Board. Section C - Paychecks 1. Starting with the 2008-09 year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st teachers shall receive their salaries in the year in which the educational advancement is to take placesemi-monthly payments (24 checks). The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and Paychecks will be retroactive to issued on the beginning 15th and end of the school yearmonth (i.e. 28th, 30th, 31st). Salary computations shall If a pay date falls on a non-banking day, payment will be made on the basis of 180 days for the duration of the agreementclosest prior banking day. The first paycheck will be issued on August 15th. All pro-rated days payments will be direct deposit. 2. Annually, by the first September paycheck, the Board shall have provide each teacher a statement showing that teacher's annual salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured including scheduled differentials, step and column placement on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the schedule, amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disabilityper check, and daily salary as computed for use in case of unexcused absence. Such a statement shall charge accompany the pro-rated share first subsequent paycheck at any time the contracted salary or payment plan is altered. Errors shall be reported by the teacher to the Business Office within five (5) school days. Each paycheck "stub" shall include an accounting of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefitsand personal leave days used and remaining provided there is space available on the paycheck stub. Upon written request those individuals whose paychecks have no space available for this accounting shall receive a written statement.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For all staff members hired after May 31Section 1 A. Teachers shall be paid September through August in biweekly, 2014equal payments. B. Teachers may have the option of having their paychecks directly deposited into a financial institution of their choice upon notification in writing to the Business Office by October 1. If not electing direct deposit, outside experience credit a payroll debit card will be given issued. A. Prior to taking graduate hours which are intended for up advancement on the salary schedule, the teacher and the Superintendent or their designee will meet to seven discuss the teacher's professional growth including their advanced degree intentions and course work contemplated. Only graduate hours approved in advance, and earned after completion of the indicated degree, will normally be counted toward advancement horizontally on the salary schedule. (7For example, only graduate hours taken after completion of the MA degree will be counted for advancement to the MA+20 column. If approved in advance, but earned prior to completion of the MA degree, such hours would be credited only toward advancement to the BA+18 or BA+40 columns even if more than 40 hours were completed.) B. Advancement on the salary schedule will be subject to the following conditions: (a) years. To be eligible As long as the graduate program is reasonably related to professional development in the field of education, or district needs, the teacher may choose their own degree program. (b) Once a specific graduate program has been chosen, graduate hours which are requirements for educational advancement, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of such an advanced degree program will be credited toward advancement on the salary schedule. 2. Graduate hours taken for improvement in the education field will be credited so long as they are reasonably related to professional development or endorsement that district needs. 3. Hours will benefit the district. All courses used for this credit must be approved credited only upon approval by the Superintendent or his/her designeetheir designee and must be from an accredited institution. Only fully licensed staff members To be credited the teacher must have completed the course satisfactorily (Grade C or better). 4. Hours for credit beyond the BA degree must normally be graduate hours. The District may grant credit for undergraduate hours where the District (after the teacher has been employed) has identified a need for the teacher to take undergraduate hours, but approval must be obtained prior to taking the hours and must specifically state, in writing, that the hours are not graduate hours but will be eligible credited toward advancement horizontally on the salary schedule. Section 4 The Board shall pay the tuition costs for these tracks. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: 1) the staff member is not eligible to take graduate all courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved mandated by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designeeBoard. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who This does not apply to courses required for continuing certification. A. Teachers earning approved credits prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead any semester shall be compensated and/or placed in the appropriate category to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that effective the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019semester following the completion of the credits. MA + 30 will Notification of additional hours must be available only for staff members hired made prior to June 1, 2014the succeeding semester of that school year. Proof of credits earned must be furnished by transcript within sixty (60) days after the beginning of the semester. B. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree bargaining unit member shall be considered placed on the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year longevity steps (salary steps 13-16-20- 24-28) at the beginning of the school year. In order to qualify educational advancement in semester following the date they have completed their 12th, 15th, 19th, 23rd, or 27th year of employment as a given yearteacher or bargaining unit member; e.g., if they complete their year on October 15, they would be placed on the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive to longevity step at the beginning of the second semester. Section 6 A teacher's daily rate shall be determined by dividing the number of teacher work days into the teacher's salary (Appendix B). The hourly rate will be determined by dividing the daily rate by seven (7) hours and thirty-five (35 minutes per day. A. Extracurricular programs not related to teaching assignments shall be posted per Article XVII Vacancies. B. Extracurricular assignments include all assignments listed in Appendix C. Compensation for extracurricular assignments not listed in Appendix C shall be negotiated. Such assignment shall not be deemed to grant a person tenure in such position, nor be precedent for employment to such position in future years. A teacher wishing to discontinue an extra- curricular position shall notify the Administration by April 1. Section 8 The Board shall determine whether bargaining unit employees shall work additional days beyond those set forth in the calendar. In this event employees shall be paid additional compensation for each day worked at their daily rate. Section 9 If a teacher is unable to report for work on a scheduled work day and he/she is not considered to be on an approved leave covered by Article XI, the teacher shall forfeit a day’s pay as determined by Article X, Section 6. Unless such day(s) exceeds three (3) in any school year. Salary computations , there shall not be made on the basis loss of 180 days for the duration of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefitsseniority.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For all staff members hired after May 31A. The basic salaries of professional employees covered by this Agreement are set forth in Appendix A which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. The salary grid shall represent step plus a. Tracks B through B+30 increase 2% in Year 1, 20141.5% in Year 2 & 1% in Year 3 b. Tracks M through D,CAGS increase 4%, outside experience credit 4%, 4% in Years 1-3. c. All tracks increase 2.5% in Year 4 B. Nurses who do not hold a Bachelor’s degree will be given placed on the salary schedule at a rate of 80%. Nurses who hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher will be placed at the applicable step and track at a rate of 100%. Each nurse shall be on-site from first bus arrival until last bus departure in their assigned building. C. Payment for up to seven (7) yearsextra-curricular activities and Department Heads for the term of this contract are set forth in Appendix B attached hereto and incorporated in this Agreement. To Payment for such activities shall be eligible made in one payment at the completion of the activity, except in those cases where an activity is for educational advancementa full school year. Then the payment will be made in 2 equal installments, one payment in midyear and the balance at the completion of the activity. D. Professional employees shall be granted full credit for K-12 teaching experience, at a staff member must state certified public school or private institution. For new hires partial and part time years shall be taking graduate-level classes that are part accumulated and credited one full year if at 75% or more of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit the districta full time school year. All courses used for this credit must be approved by the The Superintendent or at his/her designeediscretion, may grant a new hire full credit per year in their initial step placement on the salary schedule for relevant industry experience directly related to the new hire’s teaching area. Only fully licensed staff members will The Superintendent at his/her discretion, may grant a new hire in critical shortage areas a sign on bonus not to exceed $1,000. The bonus shall be eligible for these trackspaid in equal installments during the first pay period in October in the first contract year and during the first pay period of the second contract year. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: 1) the Any professional staff member who is not eligible to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; paid this bonus and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who resigns employment prior to January 1completion of the second contract year, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired shall pay any bonus amount received prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree the resignation effective date back to the District. E. Salary adjustments for additional credits earned shall be considered made the equivalent first teacher contract day and/or February 1 following notice of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists the accumulation of additional credits earned and Physical Therapists may also presentation of proof thereof. F. The salaries shall be considered equivalent payable in equal installments of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a one/twenty-sixth (1/26th) of the annual salary on every other Thursday throughout the school year at beginning no later than the beginning second Thursday after the opening of the school year. In order to qualify educational advancement in a given The remainder of that year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive to the beginning of the school year. Salary computations ’s salary shall be made paid to each employee on the basis last day of 180 days for the duration of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall school in that school year unless other arrangements have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary been made between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act individual and the staff member’s actual salary at time Superintendent of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefitsSchools.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For all staff members hired A. A single salary schedule shall be maintained, and no differential in salary shall be allowed because of sex, marriage, or dependents. B. Applicants with previous Xxxxx Park School District experience seeking reemployment within two (2) years after May 31, 2014, outside termination shall be credited with full previous Xxxxx Park experience credit will be given for up but not to seven exceed five (75) years. C. Only experience recognized by the Michigan Retirement Act shall be credited. To Other experience directly related to the person’s teaching responsibility not to exceed five (5) years may be eligible for educational advancement, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit recommended to the district. All courses used for this credit must be approved Board by the Superintendent for credit on the salary schedule. All teachers/ancillary staff now employed or hispreviously employed by the Board shall have their total service in the Armed Forces credited with one regular annual salary increment for each year provided they have served a minimum of one (1) year with honorable discharge. New teachers/her designee. Only fully licensed ancillary staff members employed shall be given one (1) regular salary increment for service, provided they have served a minimum of one (1) year in the Armed Forces with honorable discharge. D. Teachers/ancillary staff will be eligible classified for these tracks. Undergraduate course work will count the purpose of the salary schedule in April for educational advancement provided that: 1) the succeeding year, but if evidence that a teacher/ancillary staff member is not eligible entitled to take graduate courses an advance on the salary schedule is filed in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1office by September 15 of the same school year, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 teacher will be available only for staff members hired prior advanced to June 1the new step on the salary schedule. In addition, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall midyear adjustments will be considered made if evidence is submitted to the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year at the beginning Superintendent’s office on or before February 15 of the school year. In order to qualify educational advancement in a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will shall be retroactive to the beginning of the second semester. E. Application for placement on a higher tract of the salary schedule shall be made by September 15 for the first semester, or February 15 for the second semester, of the school year. Salary computations All credits toward a higher tract on the salary schedule shall be made graduate semester hours or their equivalent in quarter hours. Any credit recognized by the university as credit toward a graduate degree shall also be accepted by the Board. 1. A salary increment is added for a block of eighteen (18) semester hours of graduate credit beyond the provisional certificate. (Any teacher/ancillary staff who has been paid at the B.A.+18 step shall automatically be placed on the basis of 180 days this step.) Only applicable to teachers/ancillary staff hired on or before November 22, 2010. 2. A salary increment is added for the duration completion of a Master’s degree. Some courses or experiences not on a designated Master’s program may be deemed by the agreementSuperintendent to be helpful in making a teacher/ancillary staff a better teacher/ancillary staff. All pro-rated days shall have In such cases, the Master’s degree salary adjusted accordinglymay be allowed by the Superintendent when 32 hours of credit are approved. 3. Staff members who are injured a. A salary increment is recognized for each block of fifteen (15) semester hours of graduate credit beyond the Master’s degree after the Master’s degree has been completed (MA+15, MA+30, MA+45). Only applicable for teachers/ancillary staff hired on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disabilityor before November 22, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefits2010.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For 7.1 The basic salaries paid to teachers per this Agreement are set forth in Appendix B, which is attached to and incorporated into this Agreement. 7.2 Unless it is in the best interest of the District to do otherwise, all staff members teachers shall be hired after May 31at Step One of the appropriate salary schedule, 2014regardless of experience. Step positions will not exceed the teacher’s actual experience and placement on the salary schedule is not subject to the grievance procedure. 7.3 Changes in degree or preparation levels shall become effective on receipt of an official transcript or other proof of change in status submitted not later than October 1, outside experience or March 1, except by special permission of the Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services. Changes submitted by March 1 shall add one-half (½) of the differential between preparation levels on present salary schedule. Graduate courses, courses that directly apply to an additional major or minor, or any course accepted by the State through an accredited institution of higher education to maintain teacher certification, will be given credit under this section. No credit will be given for up graduate work or degrees not related to seven education. 7.4 Any assignment in addition to the normal teaching schedule; extra-curricular duties and assignments set forth in Appendix C and summer school courses, shall not be obligatory but shall be with the consent of the teacher. A. The basic salaries of teachers involved in extra-curricular duties covered by this Agreement are set forth in Appendix C, which is attached to and incorporated into this Agreement. B. Any vacancy in an extra-curricular position which occurs during the school year shall be posted in each building in the District for a period of five (75) yearsschool days prior to filling the vacancy. To If a vacancy in such position occurs during the summer months, the Association President and building representatives shall be eligible notified of said vacancy and the position shall be posted at the District’s administrative office for educational advancementa period of two (2) weeks prior to the filling of the vacancy. C. The parties recognize that from time to time, the creation of additional extra duty positions is desirable. Bargaining unit members who want to add positions to Schedule C during the length of the Agreement shall follow the procedure outlined in Appendix C. No increases in percentage will be negotiated during the life of the Agreement. D. Extra-curricular positions shall first be offered to bargaining unit members. No new non-bargaining unit member shall be hired for such position while there is a staff willing and qualified bargaining unit member must who meets the reasonable specifications for the position and is an available applicant. 7.5 Certified teachers employed in their regular assignments beyond the regular school year, shall receive an additional per diem payment based on 182 working days. 7.6 Teachers shall be taking graduatepaid in no fewer than 24 equal installments, with the first payment being made on or before the second Friday following the first scheduled teacher work day. 7.7 Teacher participation in summer curricular projects intended to develop policy and/or permanent sections of a course of study shall be compensated at the professional rate. 7.8 Job-level classes that are part Sharing A. The Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services will be contacted for application requirements prior to applying for a job share position. B. Full-time positions for the purpose of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit job sharing may be made available: (1) at the district. All courses used for this credit must be approved by discretion of the Board; (2) upon recommendation of the Superintendent or his/her designee. Only fully licensed staff members ; (3) with the approval of the building principals in whose buildings shared positions will be eligible located; (4) within the allocated staff positions for these tracks. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: 1) the staff member is not eligible to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall be considered the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year at the beginning of the current school year. In order to qualify educational advancement in ; and (5) on a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive to the beginning of the school year. Salary computations shall be made on the basis of 180 days for the duration of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefitspurely voluntary basis.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. A. The salaries of teachers covered by this Agreement are set forth in Schedule A which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. Such salary schedule shall remain in effect during the term of this Agreement. B. The salary schedule is based upon a normal academic year. For all staff members hired after May 31, 2014, outside experience credit extra work the teacher shall be entitled to appropriate additional professional compensation. See Schedule B. C. Whenever possible teachers involved in voluntary extra-curricular activities will be given notified at the end of each school year of such involvement for up to seven (7) years. To be eligible for educational advancement, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit the districtensuing school year. All courses used for this credit must be approved by the Superintendent or his/her designeepositions regarding extra-curricular activities including, but not limited to coaching positions, are not tenure positions, and are yearly appointments. Only fully licensed staff members Such assignments will be eligible made with due consideration given to the person who had the assignment the previous year. While appointment to and removal from extra-curricular activities is in the Employer’s discretion (with or without cause), the Employer will, upon written request from the employee (within five (5) school days after notice of the intended action), advise the employee of the reasons for these tracksfailure to appoint them to the desired position. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: 1The Employer’s decision may be reviewed through the Grievance Procedure (excluding arbitration) by submitting the staff member is not eligible request directly to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or Step 2 Grievance Procedure (the Superintendent’s designeelevel) within five (5) days following the employee’s receipt of such reasons. D. A teacher new to the system may be given credit on the salary scale for previous years of teaching experience in a public school, private school, or institute of higher education beyond a K-12 District. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January At the sole discretion of the Board, a new teacher may be granted additional experience on a year-to-year experience basis. E. Additional credits earned before September 1 or February 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead will entitle the teacher to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that move on the coursework is completed and grades salary schedule as soon as certified transcripts are submitted received by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall be considered the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year at district as follows: If the beginning of the school year. In order to qualify educational advancement in a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and after September 1 or February 1, retroactive pay to those dates will be retroactive to granted provided the beginning of the school year. Salary computations shall be made on the basis of 180 days for the duration of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disabilitycredits were earned before September 1 or February 1, and this contract is in force. F. Teachers in the Baraga Area Schools shall charge the pro-rated share of receive their contracted salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefits.pay in twenty

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For (A) The professional salary schedule for all staff members hired after May 31the certified professional employees employed by the District as covered by this Agreement is set forth in the appendices of this Agreement. Salary Schedule, 2014APPENDIX A1 – The attached salary schedule shall be in place effective July 1, outside experience credit 2010 through June 30, 2011. Salary Schedule, APPENDIX A2 – The attached salary schedule shall be in place effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. (B) Teachers shall have the option of being paid their regular salaries in either 22 or 26 biweekly installments. The teacher shall notify the Superintendent through the SAU #9 business office of his/her preference by the opening of the school year (APPENDIX C). Unless a teacher, individually, has made arrangements otherwise with the SAU #9 business office (APPENDIX C) by the above date, the teacher shall be paid in the same installments as the previous year, or in the case of a newly employed teacher, in 26 installments. When teachers elect to be paid their salaries in 26 installments, such teachers shall receive the balance of their salary in a lump sum on the last payment date in June. (C) The School Board reserves the right, on recommendation of the Superintendent, to hold a teacher on the same step or to withhold any additional salary increase, subject to Section E of this Article, if the teacher’s performance falls below the professional standards of the School District, as measured in part by the established evaluation procedure. The teacher shall be notified by the Superintendent concerning a recommendation to withhold advancement and the reasons for the recommendation, all prior to the recommendation to the Board. The Board will make its decision and may, at its discretion, change its decision and place the teacher on step or reinstate any additional salary increase as of the date of its decision. No request for review will be given received prior to November 1st, and any change in salary that results will not be retroactive. (D) Once employees are on schedule, they shall proceed annually to the next step in the assigned track until maximum is reached or until they qualify for up another track, subject to seven ARTICLE 28 (7D). When they qualify for another track, they shall proceed to the next track and also advance one step (assuming they are not at the maximum step when they move on to the new track). In September of each year, employees with the appropriate number of credits for a track change shall proceed to the appropriate track effective the beginning of that school year, provided that such employees affected submit proof of credits earned to the Superintendent by October 1st of the school year in which the track change is effective. During the remainder of the school year, one (1) yearsadditional track change shall be allowed and will become effective as of January 1st of that school year, provided the employee submits proof of credits earned or the equivalent to the Superintendent by February 1st of said school year, and provided that any employee anticipating a track change to be effective in September or January 1st, so notify the Superintendent in writing on or before December 1st of the school year prior to which the change is to become effective. To qualify for any of the “Bachelor Plus” tracks, the credits earned beyond a Bachelor Degree must be eligible in the field of education or subject matter area. To qualify for educational advancementthe Master track, a staff member Master Degree must be taking graduatein the field of education or subject matter area. To qualify for a “Master-level classes that are part Plus” track all qualifying credits must have been approved by the Superintendent. For the purpose of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit the districtthis article, 15 continuing education units shall be considered equal to one college credit effective July 1, 1999. All courses used for this credit CEU’s must be have been approved by the Superintendent of Schools. (E) The Xxxxxxxx School District shall pay eligible teachers longevity payments commencing at the completion of the 10th year of service to the District. Service to the District must be continuous service, though any approved leave or his/her designeedisability will not be considered a break in service. Only fully licensed staff The longevity payment shall be $1,000.00 commencing at the completion of the 10th year of service to the District. This direct compensation payment will be additional to the salary. Employees receiving longevity payments prior to 1997-98 will continue to receive longevity payments for as long as they are employed by the District. (F) The Xxxxxxxx School District shall pay teachers severance payment upon death, resignation, retirement, and/or layoff. The teacher shall be paid the $20 per day for all unused, accumulated sick leave days to a limit of one hundred (100) days. In the case of the death of a teacher, severance payment shall be made to the employee’s spouse or designated beneficiary. (G) The Xxxxxxxx School District shall pay teachers who are requested or required to work beyond the contractual number of days provided for in this Agreement, as follows: the per diem rate will continue to apply to any bargaining unit member who engages in duties related to their regular assignment. Payment for curriculum development and other committee work and training shall be at a rate of $30.00 per hour. This stipulation shall not apply to bargaining unit members who are working on committees with teachers from other districts who are paid at a per diem rate. These members will continue to be eligible paid on a per diem basis (186 days). (H) The District shall pay directly to the lender $1,000 per year to reduce the principal of any teacher who has an outstanding student loan for these tracks. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: 1) the staff member is not eligible their education; payment to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall be considered the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year made at the beginning end of September of the school next teaching year. In order to qualify educational advancement in a given yearreceive this payment, the staff member teacher must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received be employed by the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive to District for the beginning of the following school year. Salary computations shall be made on the basis of 180 days for the duration of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay These payments can last for a temporary disability resulting from such injuryperiod of five (5) years ($5,000) or until the loan has been paid off, whichever comes first. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible This benefit applies to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disabilityteachers hired after July 1, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefits2010.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For all staff members hired A. The salaries of teachers covered by this Agreement are set forth in Schedule A, which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. Such salary shall remain in effect during the term of this Agreement provided, however, that upon written notice to the other party at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of this contract (the expiration date being June 30), either party may request the re-opening of negotiations of such salary schedule or any other clause or part of this Agreement. The "Plus Fifteen" (+15) semester hours and "Plus Thirty Six " (+36) semester hours on the salary schedule apply at the start of the next semester after May 31, 2014, outside they are earned and provided the BEA member has provided proof of same to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. At the Master’s level the (+15) and (+36) hours must be earned after the date the Masters Degree was earned and provided the BEA member has provided proof of same. Official transcripts must be sent to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources prior to processing a degree change on the salary schedule. B. A teacher entering the Bedford Public School System for the first time or re-entering after voluntary resignation shall be given credit on the salary schedule set forth in Schedule A for years teaching experience credit in an accredited elementary or secondary school system. Both parties agree that future settlements regarding back pay will be given for up to seven (7) years. To governed by all applicable federal labor laws and federal regulations. C. Degreed teachers under contract and holding provisional certification shall be eligible for educational advancement, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit the district. All courses used for this credit must be approved reimbursed by the Superintendent or hisBoard at the rate of seventy-five ($75) per semester hour and fifty dollars ($50) per term/her designee. Only fully licensed staff members will be eligible quarter hours for these tracks. Undergraduate course work will count college hours earned while employed by Bedford Public Schools in areas related to their chosen field and beyond those hours required for educational advancement provided that: 1continuing certification (eighteen (18) the staff member is not eligible to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not bothsemester hours), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to those classes beginning June 1, 20142005 and thereafter. A Master teacher who is laid-off as of Social Work/Psychology Degree October 15 is eligible for such pay if both the credits were earned and the teacher was employed when the course commenced. Proof of earned credits shall be considered submitted to the equivalent Assistant Superintendent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year at the beginning of the school year. In order to qualify educational advancement in a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive to the beginning of the school year. Salary computations reimbursement shall be made on following the basis regular Board meetings in January and June. This policy shall not be applicable to those teachers who receive grants from private foundations or state, federal, or local scholarships. Notification of 180 days this section shall be given to the teachers by the Administration in October and in May. As a condition for employment, all new professional teaching employees shall pursue state- mandated professional development with the duration first three (3) years of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injuryemployment. The District shall pay offer a cafeteria plan of opportunities for new hires to meet state requirements, including, but not limited to the difference above, plus orientation days. D. The salary schedule is based on the regular school calendar and the normal teaching load as defined in the Agreement. Reimbursement equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the teacher's current salary between on Schedule A, capped at Step Five (5), will be paid to a teacher assuming an extra class for the entire school year at a building using the trimester schedule. If a teacher at a building using the trimester schedule only teaches for one trimester, then the teacher will be paid at eight and one-third percent (8.33%) of the teacher’s current salary on Schedule A, capped at Step Five (5). Reimbursement equal to twenty percent (20%) of the teacher’s current salary on Schedule A, capped at Step Five (5), will be paid to a teacher assuming an extra class for the entire school year at a building using the semester schedule. If a teacher at a building using the semester schedule only teaches for one semester, then the teacher will be paid at ten percent (10%) of the teacher’s current salary on Schedule A, capped at Step Five (5). Assignment of an extra class for the school year shall be voluntary and shall be offered first to the highly qualified candidate with the most District-wide seniority within the applicable building. If a highly qualified teacher is not needed for the class, then it shall be offered to the candidate with the most District-wide seniority within the applicable building. If possible, schedules shall be adjusted to enable the said candidate to avail him/herself of this opportunity. E. Teachers required in the course of their work to drive personal automobiles from one (1) school building to another shall receive a car mileage reimbursement. The same allowance shall be given for the use of personal cars for field trips or other business of the District. This per mile reimbursement rate will be adjusted annually on January 1st according to the Internal Revenue Service standard rate. F. Extra duties will be compensated in accordance with the Salary Schedules B and B1. G. A non-degreed registered nurse shall receive eighty percent (80%) of the amount listed on the staff member teachers' salary scale for teachers holding a bachelor's degree. A degreed registered nurse shall receive ninety percent (90%) of the amount listed on the teachers' salary scale for teachers holding a bachelor's degree. H. Teachers completing coursework that allows for a degree change on the salary schedule shall be compensated in the following manner: Coursework completed before the first day of school reflects as an entire year degree change and payment will be processed once official transcripts are received in the HR Office and spread over the remaining pays for said school year. Coursework completed after the first day of school and prior to the completion of 1st semester shall be reflected as a 2nd semester degree change (teacher receives one- half (1/2) of increment amount). Payment will be processed as a 2nd semester degree change once official transcripts are received in the HR Office and spread over the remaining pays for said school year. I. Upon completion of the 12th, 14th, 19th, 24th, and 27th years of service to Bedford, teachers shall receive longevity increments according to the chart below. Years of service shall include leave of absence (Article 12, Section D), sabbatical (Article 11), but not leave of absence due to sickness (Article 12, Section A) or child care related leaves (Article 12, Section E). 2007-2008 (.50% increase): Beginning of 13th year through end of 14th year: $ 418 Beginning of 15th year through end of 19th year: $ 836 Beginning of 20th year through end of 24th year: $1254 Beginning of 25th year through end of 27th year: $1673 Beginning of 28th year: $2091 2008-2009 (1.5% increase): Beginning of 13th year through end of 14th year: $ 424 Beginning of 15th year through end of 19th year: $ 849 Beginning of 20th year through end of 24th year: $1273 Beginning of 25th year through end of 27th year: $1698 Beginning of 28th year: $2122 Beginning of 13th year through end of 14th year: $ 432 Beginning of 15th year through end of 19th year: $ 866 Beginning of 20th year through end of 24th year: $1298 Beginning of 25th year through end of 27th year: $1732 Beginning of 28th year: $2164 J. Student Support Coordinators’ work year will consist of one hundred eighty-four (184) workdays. All contractual benefits within the existing Master Agreement with the exception of Longevity are afforded to Student Support Coordinators. Bedford Public Schools and Bedford Education Association agree that the Student Support Coordinators (Home School Coordinators) will receive, minimally, 70% of Bachelor’s step one if less than a four-year degree (or equivalent); 80% of Bachelor’s step one with a four-year degree or equivalent; and 80% of Bachelor’s step one, with a $500 one-time stipend for a Master’s degree or the equivalent. Longevity will be $200 per year. The district encourages certification/degree in a relevant area of counseling. Upon receiving Family Life Certification each SSC shall receive a stipend of $500. School Support Coordinators who are working towards their Masters degree in Counseling shall receive BEA contractual benefits according to college reimbursement. The District agrees that an elementary school support coordinator position with department chair like responsibilities shall be posted at the five thousand dollars ($5,000) (formerly $1,343) per school year. It is eligible understood that this coordinator must have a Masters in counseling and shall work an additional hour daily to collect under assume his/her extra responsibilities. K. The District agrees to pay one-half (1/2) of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and certification fee for the staff BEA member’s actual salary at time process/examination; upon passage of temporary disabilitythe National Teacher Certification the instructor shall receive fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500) annually per year as long as the certificate is valid. Any BEA member currently having attained, and or in the process of attaining, said certification shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefitsfully participate in this financial plan.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. A. The salaries of teachers covered by this Agreement are set forth in Appendix “A”, which is incorporated in this Agreement. Such salary schedules shall remain in effect during the term of this Agreement. B. The salary schedule is based upon a normal weekly teaching load as hereinafter defined in Article X. For all staff members hired after May 31extra work, 2014other than defined in Appendix “A” and in Article VI. - 5 - hereof, outside experience credit will the teacher shall be given for up entitled to seven (7) years. To be eligible for educational advancementappropriate additional professional compensation, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit the district. All courses used for this credit must be approved by the Superintendent or at his/her designeeprofessional hourly rate as established in Appendix “A”. Only fully licensed When attendance at activities, other than staff members or curriculum meetings not specified in Article VI. as part of the regular teaching duties is required, he/she shall be paid at his/her professional hourly rate as established in Appendix “A”. Daily preparation for effective teaching, correcting papers, themes, and attending staff meetings requires many hours of application outside the classroom and add to the professional responsibilities of the teacher. In addition, requests are made for attendance at staff conferences, parent-teacher conferences, PTA meetings, and the like, which requests can become excessive. It is mutually agreed that if required attendance at staff meetings beyond their normal workday shall exceed two (2) fifty-five (55) minute periods per month, the Board will pay the teachers for any hours in excess thereof at the teacher's hourly rate. These meetings will be eligible for these tracksheld on the first, second or third Monday of the month. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: 1) However, if there is no school on the staff member is not eligible to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that first, second or third Monday, then the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement meeting may be approved to continue taking such courses rescheduled with a 24-hour notice. It is understood that staff meetings for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed elementary and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 secondary teachers will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall be considered the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year at the beginning of the school year. In order to qualify educational advancement in a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion begin no later than September 1st in fifteen (15) minutes after the year in which students are dismissed, or end fifteen (15) minutes before the educational advancement is to take placestudents arrive. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment Principal may excuse any teacher from attendance. The meeting times will only occur when the official transcript is received be mutually agreed upon by the Human Resources Department building Principal and will be retroactive the staff. C. A teacher released during the school day to the beginning engage in negotiating on behalf of the school year. Salary computations Association with any representative of the Board, or participating in any professional grievance negotiation shall be made on released from regular duties without loss of salary. D. The Association and Board agree that the basis of 180 days for the duration Board should attempt to maintain sufficient fund equity to ensure continued operation of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefitsSchool District.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For (A) The professional salary schedule for all staff members hired after May 31the certified professional employees employed by the District as covered by this Agreement is set forth in Appendix A of this Agreement. The attached salary schedules shall be in place effective July 1, 20142019 through June 30, outside experience credit 2021. (B) Teachers shall have the option of being paid their regular salaries in either 22 or 26 biweekly installments. The teacher shall notify the Superintendent through the SAU #9 business office of his/her preference by the opening of the school year (APPENDIX C). Unless a teacher, individually, has made arrangements otherwise with the SAU #9 business office (APPENDIX C) by the above date, the teacher shall be paid in the same installments as the previous year, or in the case of a newly employed teacher, in 26 installments. When teachers elect to be paid their salaries in 26 installments, such teachers shall receive the balance of their salary in a lump sum on the last payment date in June. (C) The School Board reserves the right, on recommendation of the Superintendent, to hold a teacher on the same step or to withhold any additional salary increase, subject to Section E of this Article, if the teacher’s performance falls below the professional standards of the School District, as measured in part by the established evaluation procedure. The teacher shall be notified by the Superintendent concerning a recommendation to withhold advancement and the reasons for the recommendation, all prior to the recommendation to the Board. The Board will make its decision and may, at its discretion, change its decision and place the teacher on step or reinstate any additional salary increase as of the date of its decision. No request for review will be given received prior to November 1st, and any change in salary that results will not be retroactive. (D) Once employees are on schedule, they shall proceed annually to the next step in the assigned track until maximum is reached or until they qualify for up another track, subject to seven ARTICLE 28 (7D). When they qualify for another track, they shall proceed to the next track and also advance one step (assuming they are not at the maximum step when they move on to the new track). In September of each year, employees with the appropriate number of credits for a track change shall proceed to the appropriate track effective the beginning of that school year, provided that such employees affected submit proof of credits earned to the Superintendent by October 1st of the school year in which the track change is effective. During the remainder of the school year, one (1) yearsadditional track change shall be allowed and will become effective as of January 1st of that school year, provided the employee submits proof of credits earned or the equivalent to the Superintendent by February 1st of said school year, and provided that any employee anticipating a track change to be effective in September or January 1st, so notify the Superintendent in writing on or before December 1st of the school year prior to which the change is to become effective. To qualify for any of the “Bachelor Plus” tracks, the credits earned beyond a Bachelor Degree must be eligible in the field of education or subject matter area. To qualify for educational advancementthe Master track, a staff member Master Degree must be taking graduatein the field of education or subject matter area. To qualify for a “Master-level classes that are part Plus” track all qualifying credits must have been approved by the Superintendent. For the purpose of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit the districtthis article, 15 continuing education units shall be considered equal to one college credit effective July 1, 1999. All courses used for this credit CEU’s must be have been approved by the Superintendent of Schools. See Appendix H for the process for earning and documenting CEUs. (E) Removal of longevity language as identified in Appendix A (2017-18 and 2018-19 Salary Schedule). (F) The Xxxxxxxx School District shall pay teachers severance payment upon death, resignation, retirement, and/or layoff. The teacher shall be paid the $20 per day for all unused, accumulated sick leave days to a limit of one hundred (100) days. In the case of the death of a teacher, severance payment shall be made to the employee’s spouse or his/her designeedesignated beneficiary. (G) The Xxxxxxxx School District shall pay teachers who are requested or required to work beyond the contractual number of days provided for in this Agreement, as follows: the per diem rate will continue to apply to any bargaining unit member who engages in duties related to their regular assignment. Only fully licensed staff Payment for curriculum development and other committee work and training shall be at a rate of $30.00 per hour. This stipulation shall not apply to bargaining unit members who are working on committees with teachers from other districts who are paid at a per diem rate. These members will continue to be eligible paid on a per diem basis (187 days). (H) The District shall pay directly to the lender $1,000 per year to reduce the principal of any teacher who has an outstanding student loan for these tracks. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: 1) the staff member is not eligible their education; payment to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall be considered the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year made at the beginning end of September of the school next teaching year. In order to qualify educational advancement in a given yearreceive this payment, the staff member teacher must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received be employed by the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive to District for the beginning of the following school year. Salary computations shall be made on the basis of 180 days for the duration of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay These payments can last for a temporary disability resulting from such injuryperiod of five (5) years ($5,000) or until the loan has been paid off, whichever comes first. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible This benefit applies to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary teachers hired after July 1, 2010. Teachers who work part-time will be provided this benefit at time of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefitsa prorated rate according to FTE.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For all staff members hired after May 31, 2014, outside A. Basic salaries of employees covered by this Agreement are set forth in Appendix B which is attached hereto and incorporated in this Agreement. Such salary schedules shall remain in effect during the designated periods. B. All new employees may be given credit on the salary schedule set forth in Appendix B for years of experience credit in other school districts and/or experience related to the position of employment up to a maximum of five (5) years. Additional years of experience may be granted upon the Superintendent's recommendation and approval of the Board. Salaries will be given paid semi-monthly beginning September 6, 2016 and shall be paid in twenty-four (24) equal installments unless, prior to September 1, written request is made for up twenty (20) equal payments. The above salary payment arrangement is subject to approval and processing through the payroll-processing center. Annually authorized vocational education teachers shall be paid on the annually authorized vocational education column on Appendix B. If an employee possesses a full vocational authorization certificate valid for the course(s) they are teaching, they will be paid according to the regular salary schedule. C. The salary schedule is based upon the regular school calendar as determined jointly by Administration and Association and the normal professional responsibility and duties as defined in this Agreement. Any employee performing identical duties during the summer months and under a summer employment contract will be compensated on a prorated basis of his/her salary schedule. Reference Article XVIII, Subparagraph (2). D. Employees accumulating enough credit hours for movement to an advanced degree schedule shall receive an adjustment in pay (upon presentation of proof of credits earned). Credits for such adjustment must be: 1. Graduate semester hours or their quarterly equivalent; 2. Earned within seven (7) yearsyears after beginning the course work toward the next higher schedule; 3. To be eligible for educational advancementIn the field of specialization, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit educationally related to the district. All courses used for this credit must be approved services provided by the Superintendent agency; 4. Listed on an official transcript(s) of a university or college and the credits of "C" or better, or if no grade is given "passed." E. When an employee has a minimum of six (6) consecutive years with CCRESA and has attained the maximum step in his/her designee. Only fully licensed staff members will be eligible classification and has remained at the maximum step for these tracks. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: (1) contract year, he/she will receive the staff member additional longevity value as stated in Appendix B. F. Fringe benefits shall be provided as set forth in Appendix A. G. Travel – Employees shall be reimbursed for approved business-related travel expenses in alignment with IRS guidelines and subject to maximum amounts for meals and lodging. Reimbursement may include mileage reimbursement when employees are required to furnish their own transportation for travel necessary to the performance of their job responsibilities. Employees will not be reimbursed for commute mileage. 1. Mileage claims for each preceding recording period are to be forwarded to the program director or designee by the 5th day of the following month. Forms are available at the Agency office for reporting mileage. 2. The rate of reimbursement for mileage shall be at a flat rate equal to the maximum allowed per the IRS code act effective upon the same date as effected by the IRS. 3. Calculation of reimbursable mileage amounts shall be based upon approved business mileage. Business mileage is not eligible defined as miles driven between one business location and another business location. 4. Commute miles are miles between home and the otherwise scheduled first work stop of the day and between home and the otherwise scheduled last work stop of the day. 5. In the case of conferences or other temporary work assignments where the employee starts and/or ends the travel at their home, the claim for mileage should be based on the shorter of the distance from home to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course event/temporary work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated from CCRESA to the event/temporary work assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall be considered the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists temporary work assignment is defined as an assignment that is irregular and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once realistically expected to last less than a year at the beginning of the school year. In order to qualify educational advancement in a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. 6. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when immediate supervisor shall maintain the official transcript is received by right to approve the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive to the beginning of the school year. Salary computations shall be made on the basis of 180 days for the duration of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff memberemployee’s actual salary at time of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefitsscheduling.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For all staff members hired A. The salaries of teachers covered by this Agreement are set forth in Schedule A, which is attached to and incorporated in this Agreement. Such salary shall remain in effect during the term of this Agreement provided, however, that upon written notice to the other party at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of this contract (the expiration date being June 30), either party may request the re-opening of negotiations of such salary schedule or any other clause or part of this Agreement. The "Plus Fifteen" (+15) semester hours and "Plus Thirty Six " (+36) semester hours on the salary schedule apply at the start of the next semester after May 31, 2014, outside they are earned and provided the BEA member has provided proof of same to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. At the Master’s level the (+15) and (+36) hours must be earned after the date the Masters Degree was earned and provided the BEA member has provided proof of same. Official transcripts must be sent to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources prior to processing a degree change on the salary schedule. B. A teacher entering the Bedford Public School System for the first time or re-entering after voluntary resignation shall be given credit on the salary schedule set forth in Schedule A for years teaching experience credit in an accredited elementary or secondary school system. Both parties agree that future settlements regarding back pay will be given for up to seven (7) years. To governed by all applicable federal labor laws and federal regulations. C. Degreed teachers under contract and holding certification shall be eligible for educational advancement, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit the district. All courses used for this credit must be approved reimbursed by the Superintendent or hisBoard at the rate of seventy-five ($75) per semester hour and fifty dollars ($50) per term/her designee. Only fully licensed staff members will be eligible quarter hours for these tracks. Undergraduate course work will count college hours earned while employed by Bedford Public Schools in areas related to their chosen field and beyond those hours required for educational advancement provided that: 1continuing certification (eighteen (18) the staff member is not eligible to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not bothsemester hours), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to those classes beginning June 1, 20142005 and thereafter. A Master teacher who is laid-off as of Social Work/Psychology Degree October 15 is eligible for such pay if both the credits were earned and the teacher was employed when the course commenced. Proof of earned credits shall be considered submitted to the equivalent Assistant Superintendent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year at the beginning of the school year. In order to qualify educational advancement in a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive to the beginning of the school year. Salary computations reimbursement shall be made on following the basis regular Board meetings in January and June. This policy shall not be applicable to those teachers who receive grants from private foundations or state, federal, or local scholarships. Notification of 180 days this section shall be given to the teachers by the Administration in October and in May. As a condition for employment, all new professional teaching employees shall pursue state-mandated professional development with the duration first three (3) years of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injuryemployment. The District shall pay offer a cafeteria plan of opportunities for new hires to meet state requirements, including, but not limited to the difference above, plus orientation days. D. The salary schedule is based on the regular school calendar and the normal teaching load as defined in the Agreement. Reimbursement equal to twenty percent (20%) of the teacher’s current salary between on Schedule A, capped at Step Five (5), will be paid to a teacher assuming an extra class for the entire school year at a building using the semester schedule. If a teacher at a building using the semester schedule only teaches for one semester, then the teacher will be paid at ten percent (10%) of the teacher’s current salary on Schedule A, capped at Step Five (5). Assignment of an extra class for the school year shall be voluntary and shall be offered first to the highly qualified candidate with the most District-wide seniority within the applicable building. If a highly qualified teacher is not needed for the class, then it shall be offered to the candidate with the most District-wide seniority within the applicable building. If possible, schedules shall be adjusted to enable the said candidate to avail him/herself of this opportunity. This Paragraph was, and is, intended to provide coverage for occasional “orphan” classes with a .2 planning time filling in. It is not intended to avoid hiring a teacher. The Association President or designee shall be informed electronically of all .2 positions in the District. E. Teachers required in the course of their work to drive personal automobiles from one (1) school building to another shall receive a car mileage reimbursement. The same allowance shall be given for the use of personal cars for field trips or other business of the District. This per mile reimbursement rate will be adjusted annually on January 1st according to the Internal Revenue Service standard rate. F. Extra duties will be compensated in accordance with the Salary Schedules B and B1. G. A non-degreed registered nurse shall receive eighty percent (80%) of the amount listed on the staff member teachers' salary scale for teachers holding a bachelor's degree. A degreed registered nurse shall receive ninety percent (90%) of the amount listed on the teachers' salary scale for teachers holding a bachelor's degree. H. Teachers completing coursework that allows for a degree change on the salary schedule shall be compensated in the following manner: Coursework completed before the first day of school reflects as an entire year degree change and payment will be processed once official transcripts are received in the HR Office and spread over the remaining pays for said school year. Coursework completed after the first day of school and prior to the completion of 1st semester shall be reflected as a 2nd semester degree change (teacher receives one- half (1/2) of increment amount). Payment will be processed as a 2nd semester degree change once official transcripts are received in the HR Office and spread over the remaining pays for said school year. I. Upon completion of the 12th, 14th, 19th, 24th, and 27th years of service to Bedford, teachers shall receive longevity increments according to the chart below. Years of service shall include leave of absence (Article 12, Section D), sabbatical (Article 11), but not leave of absence due to sickness (Article 12, Section A) or child care related leaves (Article 12, Section E). Years continue to accrue and longevity shall be paid as follows: Beginning of 13th year through end of 14th year: $ 432 Beginning of 15th year through end of 19th year: $ 866 Beginning of 20th year through end of 24th year: $1,298 Beginning of 25th year through end of 27th year: $1,732 Beginning of 28th year: $2,164 Beginning of 13th year through end of 14th year: $ 410 Beginning of 15th year through end of 19th year: $ 823 Beginning of 20th year through end of 24th year: $1,233 Beginning of 25th year through end of 27th year: $1,645 Beginning of 28th year: $2,056 Beginning of 13th year through end of 14th year: $ 421 Beginning of 15th year through end of 19th year: $ 844 Beginning of 20th year through end of 24th year: $1,264 Beginning of 25th year through end of 27th year: $1,686 Beginning of 28th year: $2,107 Beginning of 13th year through end of 14th year: $ 432 Beginning of 15th year through end of 19th year: $ 866 Beginning of 20th year through end of 24th year: $1,298 Beginning of 25th year through end of 27th year: $1,732 Beginning of 28th year: $2,164 J. Student Support Coordinators’ work year will consist of one hundred eighty-four (184) workdays. All contractual benefits within the existing Master Agreement with the exception of Longevity are afforded to Student Support Coordinators. Bedford Public Schools and Bedford Education Association agree that the Student Support Coordinators (Home School Coordinators) will receive, minimally, 70% of Bachelor’s step one if less than a four-year degree (or equivalent); 80% of Bachelor’s step one with a four-year degree or equivalent; and 80% of Bachelor’s step one, with a $500 one-time stipend for a Master’s degree or the equivalent. Longevity will be $200 per year. The district encourages certification/degree in a relevant area of counseling. Upon receiving Family Life Certification each SSC shall receive a stipend of $500. School Support Coordinators who are working towards their Masters degree in Counseling shall receive BEA contractual benefits according to college reimbursement. The District agrees that an elementary school support coordinator position with department chair like responsibilities shall be posted at the five thousand dollars ($5,000) (formerly $1,343) per school year. It is eligible understood that this coordinator must have a Masters in counseling and shall work an additional hour daily to collect under assume his/her extra responsibilities. K. The District agrees to pay one-half (1/2) of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and certification fee for the staff BEA member’s actual salary at time process/examination; upon passage of temporary disabilitythe National Teacher Certification the instructor shall receive fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500) annually per year as long as the certificate is valid. Any BEA member currently having attained, and or in the process of attaining, said certification shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefitsfully participate in this financial plan.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For all staff A. The basic salaries of professional unit members hired after May 31covered by this agreement are set forth in Appendix A, 2014which is attached to and incorporated in this agreement. Such salary schedule shall remain in effect during the term of this agreement. B. Placement on the salary schedule shall be in accordance with the years of experience, highest degree consistent with assignment, and the number of semester hours earned beyond said degree. The Association agrees to grant steps for relevant work experience at the rate of one step for every two years of experience outside experience credit of teaching up to a maximum of six steps providing the individual has a bachelor’s degree or greater. Upon completion of three years of employment and attainment of a teaching certificate, the individual will be given granted additional steps for relevant work experience, in excess of the years considered above, for up to seven (7) an additional eight years non-teaching experience at a rate of one step per two years. To The maximum number of steps to be eligible for educational advancementgranted is a total of ten steps under this provision. This provision shall apply to existing staff similarly situated at the start of the contract year. The Superintendent, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit the district. All courses used for this credit must be approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee, will consult with the President of the Association, or his/her designee, on the step placement of any new hire prior to the person being brought before the School Board and a contract begin offered to him/her regarding step placement. C. The salary schedule is based upon the regular school calendar as set forth in Appendix A, and the normal assignment of such non-teaching duties as, but not limited to, bus duty, recess, lunch, dances, and class activities. Only fully licensed staff For teaching assignments in excess of the regular school calendar and contract, unit members shall be paid their pro rata daily rate as defined in this article. D. A unit member whose work is adjudged unsatisfactory may be retained at the same salary step for the succeeding year. The unit member shall be so notified in writing by April 15 and given the reasons for withholding same. Before written notice is given, the following administrative action must have occurred: administrative evaluations must have indicated the areas of unsatisfactory performance and indicated the expected correction. E. Placement on the B+15, B+30, or Masters track is dependent upon final approval of the Superintendent of Schools. All courses and accepted degree programs should be related to the unit member’s professional area of work. F. The starting pay date for the 2009-2010 school year will be eligible August 28, 2009. The District will no longer offer a double pay in the month of December. Each payment shall include a listing of all deductions for these tracksthat pay period. G. A unit member in the Northumberland School District will receive, in addition to the unit member’s regular contractual remuneration according to Appendix A of this agreement, an additional $15,000 during the final one, two or three years of service upon written notification to the Superintendent of Schools of the unit member’s intent to retire. Undergraduate course work At the unit member’s option, the total amount of the $15,000 may be taken in the final year of service or it may be divided into two $7,500 payments in each of the final two years of employment, or into three $5,000 payments in the final three years of service. The notification shall take place no later than November 1st during the school year in which the unit member intends to retire. Notwithstanding any other provisions in the Agreement, the amounts payable under retirement shall be reduced by such amount necessary to prevent the School District from being assessed y the New Hampshire Retirement System under RSA 100-A:16 III-a or other similar statutes or regulations. For unit members who choose to spread the payment over two or three years, the notice must be provided no later than November 1st during the school year in which the first payment will count for educational advancement be made. Payments will be provided that: 1) within 60 calendar days of the staff last day of school. The notification to the Superintendent of Schools of the intended retirement date will be final and binding upon the unit member. A unit member is not eligible who intends to take graduate courses advantage of this section must first meet the following qualifications: 1. The unit member must have accrued a minimum of ten (10) years of full-time teaching experience in that field; the Northumberland School District by date of retirement, and: 2) that . Either of the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved following criteria must apply by the Superintendent or date of retirement: a. The unit member must have fifteen (l5) years total full-time teaching experience, or: b. The unit member must reach fifty-five (55) years of age. If a unit member chooses to withdraw his/her retirement request, he/she must do so no later than May 1st of the Superintendent’s designeeschool year that they gave notice, if they planned to receive the lump sum payment. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff If they chose divided payments, the request must be approved before any payments are made. The Board reserves the right to deny any request. H. Any member of the bargaining unit receiving longevity benefits during the 2000-2001 contract year will receive the same amount for the balance of their years employed with the district. I. The Association has agreed to work with the Administration on developing an enhanced/compressed pay track (in addition to our current tracks) to recognize and encourage “Master Teacher” status. The Master Teacher standards established nationally and the Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx domains of effective teaching are some of the references to be used in this study. J. The District will provide a sick day buyback for bargaining members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019have accumulated more than 100 days. MA + 30 The employee will be available only reimbursed for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall be considered sick days that they have accumulated above the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year 100 day carry forward at the beginning rate of $50.00 per day. The payment will be after the end of the school year. In order to qualify educational advancement in a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take place. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive to the beginning of the school year. Salary computations shall be made on the basis of 180 days for the duration of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefits.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For all staff members hired after May 31A. The salary schedules of teachers covered by this Agreement, 2014and conditions governing such schedules, outside experience credit are set forth in Appendix A to this Agreement, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. B. Teacher's salary schedules are based upon a term of employment beginning with the first day teachers report to work and ending not later than the third Friday of June of any given year covered by this Agreement in accordance with the calendars attached to this Agreement as Appendices E, F, and G made a part hereof. Such terms to include forty to forty-one (40-41) weeks in accordance with the calendars attached to this Agreement as Appendices E, F, and G. Professional Compensation – Continued C. All adjustments to the salary schedule for additional hours or degrees will be given for up added to seven (7) yearspayroll using the following timelines: 1. To be eligible for educational advancement, Official notification to the Personnel Department of completion of hours or receipt of a staff member degree must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of an advanced degree program submitted on or endorsement that will benefit the districtbefore October 15. All courses used for this credit must be approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee. Only fully licensed staff members The additional pay will be eligible for these tracks. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: 1) the staff member is not eligible to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who prior to January 1, 2018, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead to an advanced degree or endorsement may be approved to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall be considered the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year at calculated from the beginning of the current fall semester. There will be no retroactive payment for credit or degrees earned in previous years. 2. Official notification of hours or degrees received after October 15 but before March 1 of the current school year. In order year must be submitted to qualify educational advancement in a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report Personnel Office on or certificate of completion no later than September 1st in the year in which the educational advancement is to take placebefore March 2. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and additional payments will be retroactive to calculated from the beginning of the school yearsecond semester. Salary computations There will be no retroactive payment for credit or degrees earned in previous years. D. A teacher shall not be required to report earlier than or to remain later than the negotiated reporting days set forth in calendars which are attached to this Agreement as Appendices E, F, and G. E. A teacher's professional daily rate of pay shall be made on based upon and subject to the basis provisions of 180 days for the duration Article IX, "Teaching Hours and Responsibilities," and shall be determined by dividing his/her annual contractual salary by two hundred and two (202) days. F. If a teacher agrees to accept an academic teaching assignment of a regularly scheduled class period in excess of the agreement. All pro-rated days normal teaching load as set forth in Article IX, "Teaching Hours and Responsibilities," he shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on receive additional remuneration at the job while actively performing their assigned duties rate of l/5 (20%) of his professional daily rate of pay as defined in Section E above. G. During the first year of employment, all newly hired teachers shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefits.work three

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For all staff members hired after May 31, 2014, outside experience credit A. The contact year begins on August 1 and ends on July 31 each year. Salary will be given paid in 26/27 equal installments beginning on the last Friday in August or the first Friday in September, whichever allows for up to seven (7) yearsa continuation of the every other week pay cycle. To be eligible for educational advancementIn the event that using a 26 pay period year creates a gap in the pay cycle at the end of the year, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit the district. All courses used for this credit must be approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee. Only fully licensed staff members 27 pay year will be eligible for these tracksused. Undergraduate course work will count for educational advancement provided that: 1) Employees may also choose to be paid in 22/23 equal installments rather than 26/27. The employee must notify the staff member is not eligible to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff members who Business Office prior to January August 1, 2018each year or they will automatically be paid in 22 installments. The basic salaries of teachers covered by this agreement are set forth in Schedule B, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead which is attached to an advanced degree or endorsement and incorporated in this Agreement. B. All teachers newly employed may be approved to continue taking such courses given full credit on the salary schedule set forth in Schedule B for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both)full years of outside teaching experience in any school district in the State of Michigan and/or other teaching experience for which credit is allowed. C. Teacher will be moved on the salary schedule, provided that they have given the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30District written notice, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall be considered the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year either at the beginning of the year (the first day of school) or at the halfway point (first day of school yearin February), upon verification of credits. In order to qualify educational advancement in If a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st teacher is awaiting verification they will remain in the previous year in which the educational advancement classification (BA, MA) until verification is to take placeapproved. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and Pay will be retroactive upon verification. D. Credits to move over must be graduate level classes. Undergraduate level classes will only count towards salary advancement if pre-approved, in writing, by the Superintendent. E. The salary schedule is based upon the regular school calendar as set forth in Schedule A and the normal teaching load as defined in this Agreement. F. Teachers involved in extra-duty assignments set forth in Schedules B-1 and B-2 which are attached to and incorporated in this Agreement shall be compensated in accordance with the provisions thereof. G. Teachers required in the course of their work to drive personal automobiles from one school building to another shall receive a reimbursement at the current IRS rate upon submitting the appropriate district approved form for mileage reimbursement. Approved trip mileage: Current IRS rate for approved trips. H. School counselors will receive additional compensation for up to ten (10) additional workdays prior to the beginning school year and ten (10) additional workdays after the school year with approval of the school yearadministration to complete their specific school-related work. Salary computations shall Compensation will be made on paid at the basis of 180 days for the duration per diem rate of the agreementemployee. All pro-rated Additional days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefitsmay be requested by administration.

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION. For 7.1 The basic salaries paid to teachers per this Agreement are set forth in Appendix B of this Agreement. The professional rate is $30/hr to be increased annually by 62.5% of the PPF grant increase or 1%, whichever is greater. 7.2 Unless it is in the best interest of the District to do otherwise, all staff members teachers shall be hired after May 31at Step 1 of the appropriate salary schedule, 2014regardless of experience. Step positions will not exceed the teacher’s actual experience. Placement on the salary schedule is not subject to the grievance procedure. 7.3 Changes in degree or preparation levels shall become effective on receipt of an official transcript or other proof of change in status submitted not later than October 1, outside experience credit or March 1, except by special permission of the Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services. Changes submitted by March 1 shall add one-half (½) of the differential between preparation levels on present salary schedule. Graduate courses, courses that directly apply to an additional major or minor, or any course accepted by the State through an accredited institution of higher education to maintain teacher certification, will be given credit under this section. Credits required for up to seven (7) years. To be eligible for educational advancement, a staff member must be taking graduate-level classes that are part of an advanced degree program or endorsement that will benefit the district. All courses used for this credit must be approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee. Only fully licensed staff members will be eligible included in the compensation for these tracksthat degree. Undergraduate course work Credit may be granted in additional circumstances with approval of the Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services whose decision would not be grievable. 7.4 Any assignment in addition to the normal teaching schedule, extra-curricular duties and assignments set forth in Appendix C, and summer school courses, shall not be obligatory but shall be with the consent of the teacher. A. The basic salaries of teachers involved in extra-curricular duties covered by this Agreement are set forth in Appendix C of this Agreement. Notice of all postings will count for educational advancement provided that: 1) be sent via email. B. Any vacancy in an extra-curricular position which occurs during the staff member school year shall be sent via email SLCS employees. C. The parties recognize that from time to time, the creation of additional extra duty positions is not eligible to take graduate courses in that field; 2) that the course work will directly benefit the staff member’s assignment or anticipated assignment; and 3) such courses are approved by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designeedesirable. Grandfather Clause: Licensed staff Bargaining unit members who prior want to January 1add positions to Schedule C during the length of the Agreement shall follow the procedure outlined in Appendix C. No increases in percentage will be negotiated during the life of the Agreement. D. Extra-curricular positions shall first be offered to bargaining unit members. No new non-bargaining unit member shall be hired for such position while there is a willing and qualified bargaining unit member who meets the reasonable specifications for the position and is an available applicant. 7.5 Certified teachers employed in their regular assignments beyond the regular school year, 2018shall receive an additional per diem payment based on 182 working days. A. The work schedule and calendar for the teachers in the Special Education Early On program, began taking graduate-level courses that extend past MA but do not lead as well as the teachers assigned to an advanced degree or endorsement District 504 coordinator duties, may be approved modified by Administration to continue taking such courses for educational advancement to either MA+15 or MA+30 (only one, not both), provided that require work beyond the coursework is completed and grades are submitted by December 30, 2019. MA + 30 will be available only for staff members hired prior to June 1, 2014. A Master of Social Work/Psychology Degree shall be considered the equivalent of MA+30. Based upon degree program, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may also be considered equivalent of MA + 30. Educational advancement will only occur once a year at the beginning of the regular school year. In order Up to qualify educational advancement in a given year, the staff member must notify the Human Resources Department by submitting an official transcript, grade report or certificate of completion no later than September 1st twenty (20) additional full days may be required for teachers in the year in which the educational advancement is Early On program. Up to take place. The actual change and corresponding compensation adjustment will only occur when the official transcript is received by the Human Resources Department and will be retroactive to the beginning of the school year. Salary computations shall be made on the basis of 180 days for the duration of the agreement. All pro-rated days shall have salary adjusted accordingly. Staff members who are injured on the job while actively performing their assigned duties shall suffer no loss in pay for a temporary disability resulting from such injury. The District shall pay the difference in salary between the amount the staff member is eligible to collect under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and the staff member’s actual salary at time of temporary disability, and shall charge the pro-rated share of salary paid against the staff member’s sick leave benefits.fifteen