PERSONNEL
411.1
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE DEFINED
Classified employees are employees who are not administrators or employees in positions which require an Iowa Department of Education teaching license and who are employed to fulfill the duties listed on their job description on a monthly or hourly basis. Classified employees shall include, but not be limited to, teacher and classroom assistants, custodial and maintenance employees, clerical employees, food service employees, bus drivers, and temporary help for summer or other maintenance. The position may be full-time or part-time.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to establish job specifications and job descriptions for classified employee positions. Job descriptions may be approved by the board.
Classified employees required to hold a license for their position must present evidence of their current license to the board secretary prior to payment of wages each year.
The requirements stated in the Master Contract between employees in that certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding such employees shall be followed.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 20; 279.8 (2001).
Cross Reference: 405.1 Licensed Employee Defined
411.2 Classified Employee Qualifications, Recruitment,
Selection
412.3 Classified Employee Group Insurance Benefits
Approved: 1/21/99
Reviewed: 3/15/21
Revised:
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411.2
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE - QUALIFICATIONS, RECRUITMENT, SELECTION
Persons interested in a classified employee position shall have an opportunity to apply and qualify for classified employee positions in the school district in accordance with applicable laws and school district policies regarding equal employment. Job applicants for classified employee positions shall be considered on the basis of the following:
All job openings shall be submitted to the Iowa Department of Education for posting on TeachIowa, the online state job posting system. Additonal announcements of the position may occur through means the superintendent believes will inform potential applicants about the position. Whenever possible, the preliminary screening of applicants shall be conducted by the administrator who directly supervises and oversees the position.
The superintendent shall recommend employment of classified employees to the board for approval.
The requirements stated in the Master Contract between employees in that certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding such employees shall be followed.
Legal Reference: 29 U.S.C. §§ 621-634 (1988).
42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e et seq. (1988)
42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq. (Supp. 1990).
Iowa Code §§ 35C; 216; 279.8; 294.1 (2001).
Cross Reference: 401.1 Equal Employment Opportunity
411 Classified Employees - General
Approved: 1/21/99
Reviewed: 3/15/21
Revised:
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411.3
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE CONTRACTS
The board may enter into written contracts with classified employees employed on a regular basis. The contract will state the terms of employment.
Each contract shall include a thirty-day cancellation clause. Either the employee or the board must give notice of the intent to cancel the contract at the end of thirty days. This notice will not be required when the employee is terminated during a probationary period or for cause.
Classified employees shall receive a job description stating the specific performance responsibilities of their position.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to draw up and process the classified employee contracts and present them to the board for approval. The contracts, after being signed by the board president, shall be filed with the board secretary.
The requirements stated in the Master Contract between employees in that certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding such employees shall be followed.
NOTE: The board limits the use of classified employee contracts to bus drivers (which are required by law)
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 20; 279.7A; 285.5(9) (2001).
Cross Reference: 411 Classified Employees - General
412.1 Classified Employee Compensation
412.2 Classified Employee Wage and Overtime Compensation
413 Classified Employee Termination of Employment
Approved: 1/21/99
Reviewed: 3/15/21
Revised: 1/19/09
PERSONNEL
411.4
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE LICENSING - CERTIFICATION
Classified employees who require a special license or other certification shall keep them current at their own expense. Licensing requirements needed for a position will be considered met if the employee meets the requirements established by law and by the Iowa Department of Education for the position.
The requirements stated in the Master Contract between employees in that certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding such employees shall be followed.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 272.6; 285.5(9) (2001).
281 I.A.C. 12.4(10); 36; 43.12-.24.
Cross Reference: 411.2 Classified Employee Qualifications, Recruitment,
Selection
Approved: 1/21/99
Reviewed: 3/15/21
Revised:
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411.5
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE ASSIGNMENT
Determining the assignment of each classified employee is the responsibility of the superintendent and within the sole discretion of the board. In making such assignments each year the superintendent shall consider the qualifications of each classified employee and the needs of the school district.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to assign classified employees and report such assignments to the board.
The requirements stated in the Master Contract between employees in that certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding such employees shall be followed.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 20; 279.8 (2001).
Cross Reference: 200.2 Powers of the Board of Directors
411.6 Classified Employee Transfers
Approved: 1/21/99
Reviewed: 3/15/21
Revised:
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411.6
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE TRANSFERS
The requirements stated in the Master Contract between employees in that certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding employee transfers shall be followed.
Legal Reference: 29 U.S.C. §§ 621-634 (1988).
42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e et seq. (1988)
42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq. (Supp. 1990).
Iowa Code §§ 20.9; 35C; 216; 279.8; 294.1 (2001).
Cross Reference: 411.2 Classified Employee Qualifications, Recruitment,
Selection
411.5 Classified Employee Assignment
Approved: 02/25/99
Reviewed: 3/15/21
Revised:
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411.7
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE EVALUATION
The requirements stated in the Master Contract between employees in that certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding employee evaluation shall be followed.
Legal Reference: Aplington Community School District v. PERB, 392 N.W.2d 49 (Iowa
1986).
Saydel Education Association v. PERB, 333 N.W.2d 486 (Iowa 1983).
Iowa Code §§ 20.9; 279.14 (2001).
281 I.A.C. 12.3(4).
Cross Reference: 411.2 Classified Employee Qualifications, Recruitment,
Selection
411.8 Classified Employee Probationary Status
Approved: 02/25/99
Reviewed: 3/15/21
Revised: