Highlights

BUS DRIVERS must work a minimum of 20 hours per week to be eligible for benefits 10-MONTH and 11-MONTH EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL (ESP) must work a minimum of 30 hours per week to be eligible for benefits. Sick Days - Unlimited accumulation To be used for illness, medical/dental needs - not for personal time off Newly hired employees' time is prorated based on months worked.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLake Zurich, IL

Description

Revised 5/12/2026

Bus Drivers, 10- and 11-Month Employee Benefits Summary Information is effective 8/1/2026 - 7/31/2027 and is subject to change

BUS DRIVERS must work a minimum of 20 hours per week to be eligible for benefits 10-MONTH and 11-MONTH EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL (ESP) must work a minimum of 30 hours per week to be eligible for benefits.

  1. Health Insurance

    • PPO, HDHP PPO or HMO medical plan available to choose from
    • $800 monthly contribution toward monthly premiums effective August 1, 2026
  2. Dental Insurance - Optional employee participation in the dental insurance plan at employee's expense.

  3. Vision Insurance - Optional employee participation in the vision insurance plan at employee's expense.

  4. Life Insurance

    • $25,000 term life insurance policy for employees with less than 7 years service
    • $40,000 term life insurance policy for employees with 7 or more years of service
  5. Long Term Disability Insurance - A benefit providing the lesser of 60% basic monthly earnings or $6,000 per month.

  6. Flexible Spending Plan - A tax sheltered plan that is available for dependent care and unreimbursed medical expenses. A monthly fee may be associated with participation in the plan.

  7. Health Savings Account - A tax sheltered plan that is available for those enrolled in the HDHP. A monthly fee may be associated with participating in the plan.

  8. AFLAC - Optional plan at employee's expense

  9. Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance - Must work at least 20 hours per week - Supplemental Insurance at employee's expense

  10. NCPERS - Voluntary Decreasing Term Life Insurance at employee's expense

  11. Sick Days - Unlimited accumulation To be used for illness, medical/dental needs - not for personal time off Newly hired employees' time is prorated based on months worked

Consecutive Years of Service Number of Sick days per year 0-5 (see above for year of hire information) 11 6-10 13 11+ 15

  1. Personal Days: Newly hired employees' time is prorated based on months worked

Consecutive Years of Service Number of Personal days per year 0-8 (see above for year of hire information) 2 8+ 3

  1. Holidays

    • Bus Drivers working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for paid holidays based on school calendar and work year
    • 10/11-month ESP employees working 25 or more hours per week are eligible for paid holidays based on school calendar and work year
  2. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) - Employees working 600 or more hours per year contribute 4.5% of gross earnings and CUSD 95 makes a contribution as well

  3. Tax Sheltered Retirement Investment Plan (403B Plan) - Employees have the option of participating, through payroll deductions, in a tax-sheltered retirement annuity or mutual fund company approved by CUSD 95

  4. Tuition Reimbursement- Approved professional development and coursework will be reimbursed at a maximum rate of $200 per credit hour or equivalent. Pre-approval of coursework is required. See ESP Handbook for details.

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