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Employee Benefits Overview

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Employee benefits are based upon the McLean County School District Unit No. 5 Board of Education administrative policies, the negotiated contracts for the Unit Five Education Association (UFEA), Unit Five Support Personnel Association (UFSPA), and Laborer's International Union of America, Local 362. Any information found on this site is superseded by the negotiated contracts and policies listed above.
This page is a general summary of our employee benefits. Plans, coverages, and deductibles may vary.
Overview
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Insurance
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois
- $750, $1,000 and $4,500 deductible plans available
- Board-paid employee health, vision, and dental insurance*
- Employee-paid spouse/dependent benefits
- Health savings account available for high deductible plan
- Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
*Silver Plan only. Employees have the option to buy into other health plans.
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois
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Retirement
- Teachers’ Retirement System available for certified employees
- Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund available for classified employees
- Teachers’ Retirement System available for certified employees
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Employee Assistance Program
- Provider: LifeWorks
- Up to 6 counseling sessions available at no cost
- Unlimited, confidential 24 hour phone counseling available
- Provider: LifeWorks
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Additional Benefits
- Board paid life insurance*
- Paid time off
- Sick leave
- Tuition waivers (Certified staff only)
*Board-paid life insurance not applicable to all positions.
- Board paid life insurance*
Benefit Site Links (Current Employees)
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If you have any questions regarding employee benefits, please contact the Unit 5 District Office at (309) 557-4000.