Comparison of Kaneland District 302, union proposals
Kaneland District 302 contends the difference between its salary proposals and the Kaneland Education Association's proposals is about $1.2 million. The contract expired in June.
The Kaneland Education Association is asking for a three-year contract with a 5.8 percent overall salary increase in the first year, a 6.5 percent increase in the second and a 5.1 percent increase in the third year for a total of 17.4 percent.
The base salary for would be $34,869 in the first year, $36,177 in the second and $37,082 in the third. This contract proposal represents a total of $59.7 million in total cumulative salary costs.
The Kaneland School District is proposing a three-year contract with a 4.5 percent increase in the first year, a 6 percent increase in the second and a 5.3 percent increase in the third for a total of 15.8 percent.
The district proposals a base salary of $34,400 for the first year, $36,623 for the second and $37,581 for the third. The district's contract proposal represents a total of $58.6 million in total cumulative salary costs.
Source: Kaneland District 302 Web site
Average teacher salary comparisons to neighboring districts
Kaneland: Average teacher salary is $52,884.
Batavia: Average teacher salary is $64,179.
Geneva: Average teacher salary is $62,800.
Hinckley/Big Rock: Average teacher salary is $53,838.
Sycamore: Average teacher salary is $58,796.
Yorkville: Average teacher salary is $45,122.
State of Illinois: Average teacher salary is $58,275.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education