FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

On July 22, 2021, the NUEA filed to initiate the public posting process. After months of mediation the NUEA made this decision to promote dialogue and transparency. We believe this notification is an important step to settle negotiations with a competitive and compassionate contract agreement that benefits students, educators, and District 203 families.

As children return to school after last year’s challenges, the NUEA knows that our students will need more support and guidance than ever before, and we intend to be that essential resource for every student in our classroom. The NUEA provides exceptional learning experiences for all students, and we urge Naperville District 203 to present an offer that recognizes the NUEA’s value to the community’s students and families. 

The NUEA and District 203 proposals can be read here on or about August 5, 2021.

For further information, please email nuea2021@nuea203.org

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Over the July 4 weekend, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 2643, which is legislation that extends unemployment insurance for non-instructional school employees until Sept. 4. It goes into effect immediately.

The legislation allows noninstructional, research, or primarily administrative employees of educational employers to receive unemployment compensation during periods between academic terms or seasonal breaks, even if they have a “reasonable assurance” of returning to work in the next academic year.

IEA is sending out an email to members soon to inform them about this measure and also provide information about the federal child tax credit money that will be flowing into many members’ bank accounts on July 15. In addition, IEA will be sharing the following resources:

• Non-instructional school employees information sheet
• Claim process form
• Before filing a claim, watch this 9-minute video