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: 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; 279.13, .15-.19, .27.
Cross Reference: 404 Employee Conduct and Appearance
407 Licensed Employee Termination of Employment
Approved: 2/22/10
Reviewed: 8/22/12
Revised: 10/25/17
Reviewed: 3/30/21
Reviewed:4/27/22
