Adoption Date: 06/22/2021

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

The board believes classified employees should perform their jobs, respect board policy and obey the law. A classified employee may be dismissed upon thirty days notice or immediately for cause. Due process procedures will be followed.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent or designee to make a recommendation for dismissal to the board. A classified employee may be dismissed for any reason, including, but not limited to, incompetence, willful neglect of duty, reduction in force, willful violation of board policy or administrative regulations, or a violation of the law.

Policy References:

Legal Reference:

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
413.3      Classified Employee Suspension
413.5      Classified Employee Reduction in Force