Code No. 302.1

ADMINISTRATION AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The superintendent, as the chief executive officer of the board, shall work with the board, particularly the board president, to keep the board informed of school district operations. The board shall maintain contact with other administrators through the superintendent.

The administrators and other administrative employees shall work with the board through the superintendent. The administrators, in working with the board, shall assist the board by gathering information, informing the board of school district operations, implementing board policy, making recommendations and answering requests of the board.

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

Legal Reference  

Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .20, .21

281 I.A.C. 12.4(4).

Approved 9-13-93        Reviewed 10-17-2022      Revised  4-15-2019

Code No.302.2

ADMINISTRATION AND EMPLOYEES

As managers of the school district, the administrators shall make recommendations of employment, supervise employees, and evaluate employees' performance.

Concerns or requests by employees shall first be reported to their direct supervisor for resolution. It shall be the responsibility of the administrators to resolve complaints and handle requests.

It shall be the responsibility of the administration to foster a positive attitude and to promote a cooperative effort among employees. It shall also be the responsibility of the administration to prevent misunderstandings within the school district and the community.

It shall be the responsibility of each administrator to provide leadership to personnel, and it shall be the responsibility of each school district employee to work cooperatively with the administrators to accomplish the educational philosophy of the school district.

Legal Reference: 

Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .20, .21, .23, .24

281 I.A.C. 12.4.

Approved 9-13-93        Reviewed 10-17-2022            Revised 4-15-2019

Code No. 302.3

ADMINISTRATION AND ADJOINING DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

Efficiency and economies may be achieved by working with adjoining school districts in offering education programs, offering in-service activities or programs and sharing employees. The administration shall consider and explore opportunities to work with the adjoining school district to expand the opportunities for the students and personnel in the school district.

Legal Reference: 

Iowa Code §§ 28E; 257.11, .11A; 279.8; 280.15

Approved 9-13-93        Reviewed 10-17-2022           Revised  4-15-2019

Code No. 302.4

ADMINISTRATION AND AREA EDUCATION AGENCY

The administration shall utilize the resources of the Green Hills Area Education Agency (AEA) by choosing to participate in programs which meet the needs of the school district. This includes utilizing educational materials and staff resources.

The administration may also utilize the AEA to facilitate regional programming and cooperation as well as to purchase supplies.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to coordinate activities with the AEA.

Legal Reference:

Iowa Code §§ 28E; 279.8

Approved 9-13-93        Reviewed 10-17-2022      Revised  4-15-2019

Code No.  302.5

ADMINISTRATION CIVIC ACTIVITIES

The board encourages the superintendent to be involved in the school district community by belonging to school district community organizations and attending and participating in school district community activities.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to become involved in school district community activities and events.  The board may include a lump sum amount as part of the superintendent's compensation to be used specifically for paying the annual fees of the superintendent for school district community activities and events if, in the board's judgment, the superintendent's participation will further the public purpose of promoting and deriving support for the school district and public education in general.  It is within the discretion of the board to pay annual fees for professional organizations and activities.