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  • 406.3 Licensed Employee Continued Education Credit

    Continued education on the part of licensed employees may entitle them to advancement on the salary schedule. Licensed employees who have completed additional hours will be considered for advancement on the salary schedule. The superintendent will determine which licensed employees will advance on the salary schedule for continued education keeping in mind the financial condition of the school district, the education and experience of the licensed employee, the educational philosophy of the school district, and any other items deemed relevant by the board.
     
  • 408.2 Licensed Employee Publication or Creation of Materials

    Materials created by licensed employees and the financial gain there from are the property of the school district if school materials and time were used in their creation and/or such materials were created in the scope of the licensed employee's employment. The licensed employee must seek prior written approval of the superintendent concerning such activities.

  • 410.1 Substitue Teachers

    The board recognizes the need for substitute teachers. Substitute teachers shall be licensed to teach in Iowa. 

    It shall be the responsibility of the building principal to maintain a list of substitute teachers who may be called upon to replace regular contract licensed employees. Individuals whose names do not appear on this list will not be employed as a substitute without specific approval of the superintendent. It shall be the responsibility of the building principal to fill absences with substitute teachers immediately. 

  • 410.2 Summer School Licensed Employees

    It is within the discretion of the board to offer an education program during the summer recess. Licensed employees who volunteer or who are appointed to deliver the summer education program are compensated in addition to their regular duties during the school academic year, unless such arrangements are made prior to determining the employee's compensation for the year.

  • 409.1 Employee Vacation - Holidays

    The board will determine the amount of vacation and holidays,  that will be allowed on an annual basis for employees.

    It is the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board annually on vacations and holidays for employees.

     

     

    Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 1C.1-.2; 4.1(34); 20.9
     
    Cross Reference:  601.1 School Calendar

     

    Approved 12-19-03                   Reviewed 8-21-12, 2-21-19, 8/12/20,5/18/22                    Revised 2-21-19, 8/12/20

  • 412.2 Classified Employee Wage and Overtime Compensation

    Each non-exempt employee compensated on an hour-by-hour basis, whether full-or part-time, permanent or temporary, will be paid no less than the prevailing minimum wage. Whenever a non-exempt employee must work more than forty hours in a given work week, the employee is compensated at one and one-half times their regular hourly wage rate. This compensation is in the form of overtime pay or compensatory time. Overtime will not be permitted without prior authorization of the superintendent.
  • 411.2 Classified Employee-Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection

    Persons interested in a classified employee position will have an opportunity to apply and qualify for classified employee positions in accordance with applicable laws and school district policies regarding equal employment. Job applicants for classified employee positions will be considered on the basis of the following:
     
    •     Training, experience, and skill;
  • 413.3 Classified Employee Suspension

    Classified employees will perform their assigned job, respect and follow board policy and obey the law. The superintendent is authorized to suspend a classified employee with or without pay pending board action on a discharge or during investigation of charges against the employee or for disciplinary purposes. It is within the discretion of the superintendent to suspend a classified employee with or without pay.
     
  • 407.4 Licensed Employee Suspension

    Licensed employees will perform their assigned job, respect and follow board policy and obey the law. The superintendent is authorized to suspend a licensed employee pending board action on a discharge, for investigation of charges against the employee, and for disciplinary purposes. It is within the discretion of the superintendent to suspend a licensed employee with or without pay.
    In the event of a suspension, appropriate due process will be followed.
     
    Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 20.7, .24; 279.13, .15-.19, .27.
     
  • 412.3 Classified Employee Group Insurance Benefits

    Classified employees may be eligible for group insurance benefits as determined by the board and required by law. The board will select the group insurance program and the insurance company which will provide the program. Since the district employees less than an average of at least 50 full-time employees (including an equivalent for part-time employees), the district is not subject to the ACAs Employer Mandate.
     
  • 411.1 Classified Employee Defined

    Classified employees are employees who are not administrators or employees in positions which require an Iowa Department of Education teaching license and who are employed to fulfill the duties listed on their job description on a monthly or hourly basis. Classified employees will include, but not be limited to, teacher and classroom aides, custodial and maintenance employees, clerical employees, food service employees, bus drivers, and temporary help for summer or other maintenance. The position may be full-time or part-time. 

  • 406.2 Licensed Employee Salary Schedule Advancement

    The superintendent will determine which licensed employees will advance on the salary schedule, keeping in mind the financial condition of the school district, the education and experience of the licensed employee, the educational philosophy of the school district, and other considerations as determined by the board.

    It is the responsibility of the superintendent to approve reduction points for the advancement of licensed employees on the salary schedule.

     

     

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  • 413.5 Classified Employee Reduction in Force

    It is the exclusive power of the board to determine when a reduction in classified employees is necessary.  Employees who are terminated will be notified immediately and the agreed upon date and time of termination will be the decision of the building or district administrator

    It is the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation for termination to the board. The superintendent will consider the relative qualifications, skills, ability and demonstrated performance through evaluation procedures in making the recommendations.

     

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