Adoption Date: 06/22/2021

History: 02/22/22 (reviewed), 12/13/22 (reviewed), 12/12/23 (reviewed), 2/11/25 (reviewed)

Professional purposes leave may be granted to classified employees for the purpose of attending meetings and conferences directly related to their assignments. Application for the leave must be presented to the superintendent or designee prior to the meeting or conference.

It is within the discretion of the superintendent or designee to grant professional purposes leave. The leave may be denied on the day before or after a vacation or holiday, on special days when services are needed, when it would cause undue interruption of the education program and school district operations, or for other reasons deemed relevant by the superintendent or designee.

Policy References:

Legal Reference:

Iowa Code § 279.8.
281 I.A.C. 12.7.

Cross Reference:

408.1    Licensed Employee Professional Development