Code No. 217.1

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SUPERINTENDENT

The superintendent is hired by the board as the chief executive officer of the board to manage the day-to-day operations of the school district. The board shall set po1icy to guide the superintendent and shall not be involved in the day-to-day operations of the school district.

The superintendent shall work closely with the board, particularly the board president, to carry out and implement the policies of the board, to advise the board, to provide information to the board, to offer alternative solutions to the board in the form of a recommendation, and to perform other duties as the board assigns.

The superintendent shall attend each board meeting unless excused by the board president.

Legal Reference: 

Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .20 

Approved 9-13-93        Reviewed 5-16-2022    Revised  3-18-2019

Code No. 217.2

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES

School employees will be utilized for their expertise to provide information to the board and to take part on advisory committees when necessary.

The board must remain objective about each employee.  Employees who have concerns should have their initial contact with the building principal or immediate supervisor.  If the employee’s concerns are unsatisfied, the next step is the building principal or superintendent.  The board may become involved with employee issues when the board is acting on a recommendation from the superintendent or when the board is acting as a hearing panel to discuss the termination of an employee.

Legal Reference: 

Iowa Code $$ 20; 279.8, .12-.18 

Approved  9-13-93             Reviewed 5-16-2022         Revised  3-18-2019

Code No 217.3

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ADJOINING DISTRICT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The board may work with adjoining school district boards to provide additional opportunities in the school district's education programs as well as to operate the school district more economically and efficiently. As part of this joint effort, the board shall pay particular attention to opportunities to share students, programs and employees.

Legal Reference: 

Iowa Code §§ 28E; 273.8(2); 279.8; 280.15

1978 Op. Att'y Gen. 224.

Approved 9-13-93        Reviewed 5-16-2022       Revised  3-18-2019

Code No. 217.4

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND AREA EDUCATION AGENCY

The board shall utilize the resources of the local Area Education Agency (AEA). Resources may include, but not be limited to, school psychologists; speech therapists; nurses; physicians; dentists; and educational materials.

The board may also utilize the AEA to work with other school districts in the region for program offerings or for purchase of supplies.

Legal Reference: 

Iowa Code §§ 28E; 273; 279.8

1978 Op. Att'y Gen. 224.

Approved 9-13-93        Reviewed 5-16-2022               Revised  3-18-2019

Code No. 217.5

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS

Being aware of, and expressing their opinion on, proposed law revisions and new laws is essential to maintaining and creating an education program to meet the needs of the school district community.

It shall be the responsibility of the board to maintain contact with the elected official representing the school district. It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to assist the board in keeping up to date on proposed laws and in contacting the elected officials who represent the school district.

Legal Reference: 

Iowa Code §§ 68B; 279.8

Approved 9-13-93        Reviewed 5-16-2022        Revised  3-18-2019