403.6R1 Substance-Free Workplace Regulation
A superintendent who suspects an employee has a substance abuse problem will follow these procedures:
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403.7E1 Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Notice to Employees
EMPLOYEES GOVERNED BY THE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED they are subject to the school district's drug and alcohol testing program for pre-employment drug testing and in addition are subject to random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug and alcohol testing as outlined in the Drug and Alcohol Testing Program policy, its supporting documents and the law.
405.3 Licensed Employee Individual Contracts
The board will enter into a written contract with licensed employees, other than administrators, employed on a regular basis. Each contract will be for a period of one year.405.4 Licensed Employee Continuing Contracts
Contracts entered into with licensed employees, other than an administrator, will continue from year to year except as modified or terminated as provided by law. The board may issue temporary and nonrenewable contracts in accordance with law.Licensed employees whose contracts will be recommended for termination by the board will receive due process as required by law. The superintendent will make a recommendation to the board for the termination of the licensed employee's contract.405.6 Licensed Employee Assignment
Determining the assignment of each licensed employee is the responsibility of and within the sole discretion of the board. In making such assignments the board will consider the qualifications of each licensed employee and the needs of the school district.It is the responsibility of the superintendent to make recommendations to the board regarding the assignment of licensed employees.Legal Reference:Iowa Code §§ 279.8.Cross Reference:200.2 Powers of the Board of Directors405.7 Licensed Employee Transfers
Determining the location where an employee's assignment will be carried out is the responsibility and within the sole discretion of the board. In making such assignments the board will consider the qualifications of each licensed employee and the needs of the school district.A transfer may be initiated by the employee, the principal, or the superintendent.406.4 Licensed Employee Compensation for Extra Duty
A licensed employee may volunteer or be required to take on extra duty, with the extra duty being secondary to the major responsibility of the licensed employee. The board may, in its sole discretion, establish a salary schedule for extra duty licensed employee positions, 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.406.5 Licensed Employee Group Insurance Benefits
Licensed employees may be eligible for group insurance and health benefits. The board will select the group insurance program and the insurance company which will provide the program.This policy statement does not guarantee a certain level of benefits. The board will have the authority and right to change or eliminate group insurance programs for its licensed employees.Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 20.9; 279.12, .27; 509; 509A; 509B.Cross Reference: 405.1 Licensed Employee Defined406.6E1 Letter to Collective Bargaining Repesentative
Dear Collective Bargaining Representative:
Option I
On (date) I will be recommending the implementation of the attached policy to the board. The policy will become effective immediately upon the final approval of the board and will apply to all school district employees. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the attached policy, please contact me by (date).
OR
Option II
407.1 Licensed Employee Resignation
A licensed employee who wishes to resign must notify the superintendent in writing within the time period set by the board (21 days from date issued) for return of the contract. This applies to regular contracts for the licensed employee's regular duties and for an extracurricular contract for extra duty. Resignations of this nature will be accepted by the board.
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, .27.407.5 Licensed Employee Reduction in Force
The board has the exclusive authority to determine the appropriate number of licensed employees. A reduction of licensed employees may occur as a result of, but not be limited to, changes in the education program, staff realignment, changes in the size or nature of the student population, financial situation considerations, and other reasons 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.
408.3 Licensed Employee Tutoring
Every effort will be made by the licensed employees to help students with learning problems before recommending that the parents engage a tutor. Since there are exceptional cases when tutoring will help students overcome learning deficiencies, tutoring by licensed employees may be approved by the superintendent.
Licensed employees may only tutor students other than those for whom the teacher is currently exercising teaching, administrative or supervisory responsibility unless approved by the superintendent.
402.3R1 Abuse of Students by School District Employees
An individual who has knowledge an employee has physically or sexually abused a student may immediately report it to the school district's Level I investigator. "Employee" means one who works for pay or as a volunteer under the direction and control of the school district. The report is written, signed and witnessed by a person of majority age. The witness may be the Level I investigator. The reporter is the individual filing the report. The report will contain the following:• The full name, address, and telephone number of the person filing.
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