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410.1 - SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
The board recognizes the need for substitute teachers. Substitute teachers will be licensed to teach in Iowa.
It is the responsibility of the building principal to maintain a list of substitute teachers who may be called upon to replace regular contract licensed employees.
Substitute teachers will be paid a per diem rate. Substitutes employed for 6 (six) or more consecutive days in the same position shall be paid a per diem of $200/day. The superintendent has the ability to adjust this pay based on the substitute's experience and the needs of the district. Substitute licensed employees are expected to perform the same duties as the licensed employees.
Legal Reference: Iowa Association of School Boards v. PERB, 400 N.W.2d 571 (Iowa 1987). Iowa Code §§ 20.1, .4(5), .9 (2001) 281 I.A.C. 12.4.
Cross Reference: 405.1 Licensed Employee Defined
405.2 Licensed Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection
Approved: 1/21/99
Reviewed: 1/18/2021, 2/17/2025
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410.2 - SUMMER SCHOOL LICENSED EMPLOYEES
It is within the discretion of the board to offer an education program during the summer recess. Licensed employees who volunteer or who are appointed to deliver the summer education program will be compensated in addition to their regular duties during the school academic year, unless such arrangements are made prior to determining the employee's compensation for the year.
Should the board determine a summer education program is necessary, licensed employees will be given the opportunity to volunteer for the positions available. If the board determines a course must be offered and no licensed employee volunteers for the position, the board will make the necessary arrangements to fill the position. The board will consider applications from volunteers of current licensed employees in conjunction with other applications.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board regarding the need for and the delivery of the summer education program.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 280.14 (2001).
Cross Reference: 603.2 Summer School Instruction
Approved: 1/21/99
Reviewed: 1/18/2021, 2/17/2025
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410.3 - TRUANCY OFFICER
The principal of each school building shall serve as the building's truancy officer.
The principal will investigate the cause of a student's truancy and attempt to ensure the student's attendance.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 299.10-.11, .15 (2001).
Cross Reference: 501.10 Truancy - Unexcused Absences
Approved: 1/21/99
Reviewed: 1/18/2021, 2/17/2025
Revised:
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410.4 - EDUCATION ASSISTANT
The board may employ education assistants or other instructional support personnel to assist licensed personnel in nonteaching duties, including, but not limited to:
· managing and maintaining records, materials and equipment;
· attending to the physical needs of children; and
· performing other limited services to support teaching duties when such duties are determined and directed by the teacher.
Education assistants who hold a teaching certificate will be compensated at the rate of pay established for their position as an education assistant. It is the responsibility of the principal to supervise education assistants.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 280.3, .14 (2001).
281 I.A.C. 12.4(9); .5(9).
Cross Reference: 411.2 Classified Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection
Approved: 1/21/99
Reviewed: 1/18/2021, 2/17/2025
Revised: