The board shall establish salary schedules for employees' positions keeping in mind the financial condition of the school district, the education and experience of the employee, the educational philosophy of the school district, and other factors deemed relevant by the board.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board annually regarding the salary schedule. The salary schedule shall be subject to review and modification through the collective bargaining process.
The requirements stated in the Master Contract between employees in that certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding wages and salaries of such employees shall be followed.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code 20.1, .4, .7, .9; 279.8 (2005).
Cross Reference: 405 Licensed Employees - General
406.2 Licensed Employee Salary Schedule Advancement
Approved July 11, 2005
Reviewed February 10, 2020
Revised
The board shall determine which employees will advance on the salary schedule for the employees' positions, 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 other considerations as determined by the board.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board for the advancement of employees on the salary schedule.
The requirements stated in the Master Contract between employees in that certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding salary schedule advancement of such employees shall be followed.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code 20.1, .4, .7, .9; 279.8 (2005).
Cross Reference: 405 Licensed Employees - General
406 Licensed Employee Compensation and Benefits
Approved July 11, 2005
Reviewed February 10, 2020
Revised
Continued education on the part of licensed employees may entitle them to advancement on the salary schedule. Licensed employees who have completed additional hours will be considered for advancement on the salary schedule. The board shall determine which licensed employees will advance on the salary schedule 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 advancement on the salary schedule must notify their supervisor by May 30 of the school year preceding the actual year when advancement occurs. This additional education must be in the same area as the education that was required of the employee to hold the employee's current position with the school district. For purposes of illustration only, a math teacher would advance on the salary schedule only if the additional education was in math courses. The superintendent has the discretion to approve credit outside the employee's area of endorsement or responsibility.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board for the advancement of a licensed employee on the salary schedule.
The requirements stated in the Master Contract between licensed employees in a certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding continued education credit of such employees shall be followed.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code 20.1, .4, .7, .9; 279.8 (2005).
Cross Reference: 405 Licensed Employees - General
406 Licensed Employee Compensation and Benefits
Approved July 11, 2005
Reviewed February 10, 2020
Revised
A licensed employee may volunteer or be required to take on extra duty, with the extra duty being secondary to the major responsibility of the licensed employee. The board shall establish a salary schedule for extra duty licensed employee positions, 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 other considerations as determined by the board.
Vacant extra duty positions, for which extra compensation will be earned, will be posted to allow qualified licensed employees to volunteer for the extra duty. If no licensed employee volunteers for extra duty, the superintendent shall assign the extra duty positions to qualified licensed employees. The licensed employee shall receive compensation for the extra duty required to be performed.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board annually as to which licensed employees shall have the extra duty, and the salary schedule for extra duty, for the board's review.
The requirements stated in the Master Contract between employees in that certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding the compensation for extra duties of such employees shall be followed.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code 20.1, .4, .7, .9; 279.8; .13-.15; .19A-B (2005).
Cross Reference: 405 Licensed Employees - General
406 Licensed Employee Compensation and Benefits
Approved July 11, 2005
Reviewed February 10, 20205
Revised
Employees shall be eligible for group insurance and health benefits. The board shall select the group insurance program and the insurance company which will provide the program.
This policy statement does not guarantee a certain level of benefits. The board shall have the authority and right to change or eliminate group insurance programs for its employees.
The requirements stated in the Master Contract between employees in that certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding the group insurance benefits of such employees shall be followed.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code 20.9; 85; 85B; 279.12. .27; 509; 509A; 509B (2005).
Cross Reference: 405.1 Licensed Employee Defined
Approved July 11, 2005
Reviewed February 10, 2020
Revised
The board authorizes the administration to make a payroll deduction for employees' tax sheltered annuity premiums purchased from a company or program chosen by the board and collective bargaining units.
Employees wishing to have payroll deductions for tax sheltered annuities shall make a written request to the superintendent.
The requirements stated in the Master Contract between employees in that certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding the tax sheltered annuities of such employees shall be followed.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code 20.9; 260C; 273; 294.16 (2005). 1988 Op. Att’y. Gen. 38. 1976 Op. Att’y. Gen. 462, 602. 1966 Op. Att’y. Gen. 211, 220.
Cross Reference: 706 Payroll Procedures
Approved July 11, 2005
Reviewed February 10, 2020
Revised January 12, 2009