303.3 Administrator Contract and Contract Nonrenewal

The length of the contract for employment between an administrator and the board shall be determined by the board and stated in the contract.  The contract shall also state the terms of the employment.

The first three consecutive years of a contract issued to a newly employed administrator will be considered a probationary period.  The probationary period may be extended for an additional year upon the consent of the administrator.   In the event of termination of a probationary or non probationary contract, the board shall afford the administrator appropriate due process, as required by law.  The administrator and board may mutually agree to terminate the administrator's contract.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to create a contract for each administrative position.  The board may issue temporary and nonrenewable contracts in accordance with law.

Administrators who wish to resign, to be released from a contract, or to retire, must comply with applicable laws and board policies.

 

Legal Reference: Cook v. Plainfield CSD 301 N.W.2d 771 (Iowa App. 1980).  Fort Madison Bd. Of Educ. v. Youel 282 N.W.2d 677 (Iowa 1979).  Hinton Bd. Of Educ. v. Briggs 282 N.W.2d 740 (Iowa 1979).  Iowa Code 279.20, .22-.25 (2005). 281 I.A.C. 12.4 (4), .4 (7).

 

Approved Aug. 8, 2005    

Reviewed:  December 8, 2014

Revised July 10, 2017