The board shall establish salary schedules for licensed 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 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.

 

 Legal Reference:    Iowa Code §§ 20.1, .4, .7, .9; 279.8 (1995).

 Cross Reference:    405    Licensed Employees - General 

                                406.02  Licensed Employee Salary Schedule Advancement

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The board shall determine which licensed employees will advance on the salary schedule for the licensed 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 licensed employees on the salary schedule.

 

 Legal Reference:    Iowa Code §§ 20.1, .4, .7, .9; 279.8 (1995). 

 Cross Reference:    405  Licensed Employees - General 

                                406  Licensed Employee Compensation and Benefits

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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.

 

 Legal Reference:    Iowa Code §§ 20.1, .4, .7, .9; 279.8 (1995). 

 Cross Reference:    405  Licensed Employees - General 

                                406  Licensed Employee Compensation and Benefits

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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.

 

 Legal Reference:    Iowa Code §§ 20.1, .4, .7, .9; 279.8, .13-.15, .19A-B (1995). 

 Cross Reference:    405  Licensed Employees - General 

                                406  Licensed Employee Compensation and Benefits

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Licensed employees shall be eligible for group insurance and health benefits.  The board shall select the group insurance company which will provide the program.

This policy statement does not guarantee a certain level of benefits.

Upon attaining the age of 65, a retired staff member or retired staff member spouse is no longer eligible to be a part of the district group plan.

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 20.9; 85; 85B; 279.12, .27; 509; 509A; 509B (1995).

 Cross Reference:    405.01  Licensed Employee Defined 

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The board authorizes the administration to make a payroll deduction for licensed employees' tax sheltered annuity premiums purchased from any company the employee chooses or through an Iowa-licensed salesperson selected by the employee.

Licensed employees wishing to have payroll deductions for tax sheltered annuities shall make a written request to the business manager.  Employees shall be allowed no more than two salary reduction changes per calendar year.

 

 Legal Reference:    Iowa Code §§ 20.9; 260C; 273; 294.16 (1995). 

                                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 8/18/11     Reviewed   10/21/20             Revised   10/21/20