Code No. 406.3
LICENSED EMPLOYEE CONTINUED EDUCATION CREDIT
Continued education on the part of licensed employees may entitle them for advancement in compensation. Licensed employees who have completed additional hours may be considered for salary advancement. The board may determine which licensed employees may advance in compensation for continued education keeping in mind the financial condition of the school district, the education and experience of the licensed employee, the educational philosophy of the school district, and any other items deemed relevant by the board.
Licensed employees who wish to obtain additional education for salary advancement must notify their supervisor by May each school year preceding the actual year when the advancement occurs. This additional education will be in same area as the education that was required of the employee to hold the employees' current position with the school district. The superintendent has the discretion to approve credit outside the employee's area of endorsement or responsibility.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board for the salary advancement of a licensed employee.
The law no longer requires a district to provide adcancement for continued education credit. The board may choose to maintain advancement for continued education credit but are only required to negotiate base wages as part of the collective bargaining process.
The requirements stated in the Master Contract between licensed employees in the certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding continued education credit of such employees will be followed.
Legal Reference:
Iowa Code §§ 20.1, .4, .7, .9; 279.8 (2013).
Approved 5-20-2024 Reviewed 3-18-2024 Revised 7-15-2019