CONTRACT & RIGHTS
Understand the agreement that protects your work.
The EEA collective bargaining agreement establishes important rights, responsibilities, compensation and working conditions for bargaining-unit members. Use this page to access the current agreement, find frequently requested topics and connect with an EEA representative when you need help.
CURRENT AGREEMENT
2025–2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement
Agreement between the Board of Education of Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 and the Edwardsville Education Association.
This agreement covers the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 school years.
If you need the agreement in a different or more accessible format, contact EEA for assistance.
If you need the agreement in a different or more accessible format, contact EEA for assistance.
Find a Contract Topic
Start with the topic that most closely matches your question. The article and page references will help you locate the controlling language in the complete agreement.
Pay & Salary
Find payroll procedures, salary credit, horizontal movement, stipends, reimbursement and retirement provisions.
Contract reference: Article VII, pages 35–44; salary information and schedules, pages 49–51.
Workday, Workload & Plan Time
Review the workday, duty-free lunch, preparation time, meetings, non-instructional assignments, supervision and overloads.
Contract reference: Article III, pages 8–11; Article V, page 23.
Leave
Find provisions addressing sick leave, the sick-leave bank, personal and emergency leave, professional leave, funeral leave and family or medical leave.
Contract reference: Article VI, pages 26–34; Family Medical Leave memorandum, page 47.
Class Sizes
Review contract provisions addressing elementary, middle school, high school and preschool class sizes.
Contract reference: Article V, pages 18–20.
Evaluation
Find contract language concerning evaluation procedures, unsatisfactory evaluations, appeals and remediation.
Contract reference: Article VI, page 25.
Transfers & Vacancies
Review provisions covering vacancy notices, teaching assignments, voluntary transfers and involuntary transfers.
Contract reference: Article III, page 12; Article V, page 21.
Discipline & Representation
Find information about disciplinary matters, professional files, association representation and workplace protections.
Contract reference: Article III, pages 8, 12 and 14; Article V, page 22.
Grievances
Learn what the agreement defines as a grievance and review the informal and formal grievance process.
Time limits apply. Contact an EEA representative promptly if you believe the agreement may have been violated.
Contract reference: Article IV, pages 15–17.
How to Use the Contract
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Start with the topic.
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Use the topic cards above to identify the article and page that may apply.
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Read the complete contract language.
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A summary cannot replace the full provision. Review the entire applicable section, including exceptions and related
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Contact an EEA representative.
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If the contract may apply to a specific situation, contact your building representative or submit a Member Support request.
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Disclaimer
The summaries on this page provide general information for EEA members. They do not replace the complete collective bargaining agreement or individualized guidance from an EEA or IEA representative. If a summary appears to conflict with the agreement, the language of the agreement controls.