Adoption Date: 06/22/2021

History: 02/22/22 (reviewed), 12/13/22 (reviewed), 12/12/23 (reviewed)

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 or designee to suspend a classified employee with or without pay.

In the event of a suspension, due process will be followed.

Policy References:

Legal Reference:

Northeast Community Education Association v. Northeast Community School District, 402 N.W.2d 765, 769 (Iowa 1987).
McFarland v. Board of Education of Norwalk Community School District, 277 N.W.2d 901 (Iowa 1979).
Iowa Code §§ 20.7, .24.

Cross Reference:

404         Employee Conduct and Appearance
404.R1   Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics Regulation
404.R2   Code of Rights and Responsibilities Regulation
413.4      Classified Employee Dismissal
413.5      Classified Employee Reduction in Force