ADMINISTRATION

301.1 - MANAGEMENT

The board and the administrators will work together in making decisions and setting goals for the school district.  This effort is designed to obtain, share, and use information to solve problems, make decisions, and formulate school district policies and regulations.

It is the responsibility of each administrator to fully participate in the management of the school district by investigating, analyzing, and expressing their views on issues.  Those board members or administrators with special expertise or knowledge of an issue may be called upon to provide information.  Each board member and administrator will support the decisions reached on the issues confronting the school district.

The board is responsible for making the final decision in matters pertaining to the school district.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop guidelines for cooperative decision-making.

Legal Reference:          Iowa Code § 279.8 (2007).

Cross Reference:         301 Administrative Structure

Approved:                   11/18/97

Reviewed                    1/21/2019, 12/18/2023

Revised:                      12/21/09         

ADMINISTRATION

301.2 - MANAGEMENT TEAM

The board will employ a superintendent to serve as the chief executive officer of the board, to conduct the daily operations of the school district, and to implement board policy with the power and duties prescribed by the board and the law.

The board will consider applicants that meet or exceed the standards set by the Iowa Department of Education and the qualifications established in the job description for the superintendent position.  In employing a superintendent, the board will consider the qualifications, credentials and records of the applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.  In keeping with the law, however, the board will consider the veteran status of the applicants.  The board will look closely at the training, experience, skill and demonstrated competence of qualified applicants in making its final decision.

In choosing a superintendent, the board will also consider the school district's educational philosophy, financial situation, organizational structure, education programs, and other factors deemed relevant by the board.

The board may contract for assistance in the search for a superintendent.

Legal Reference:          29 U.S.C. §§ 621-634 (1994).   42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e et seq. (1994).

Iowa Code §§ 21.5(1)(i); 35C; 216; 279.8, .20 (2007).

281 I.A.C. 12.4(4).   1980 Op. Att'y Gen. 367.

Cross Reference:         200.2Powers of the Board of Directors

     200.3    Responsibilities of the Board of Directors

     301       Administrative Structure

     302      Superintendent

Approved:                   11/18/97

Reviewed:                   1/21/2019

Revised:                      12/21/09, 12/18/2023