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414.1 - CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE VACATIONS - HOLIDAYS - PERSONAL LEAVE
The requirements stated in the Master Contract/Handbook between employees in that certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding vacations, holidays, and personal leave will be consulted along with policy.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 1C.1-.2; 4.1(34); 20.9 (2001).
Cross Reference: 409.1 Licensed Employee Vacations - Holidays - Personal Leave
601.1 School Calendar
Approved: 6/3/99
Reviewed: 3/15/21, 5/19/2025
Revised:
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414.2 - CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ILLNESS LEAVE
The requirements stated in the Master Contract/Handbook between employees in that certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding personal illness leave will be consulted along with policy.
If an employee is eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits, the employee will contact the board secretary to implement these benefits.
Legal Reference: Whitney v. Rural Ind. School District, 232 Iowa 61, 4 N.W.2d 394 (1942).
26 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq. (Supp. 1993)
29 C.F.R. Pt. 825 (1993).
Iowa Code §§ 20; 85.33, .34, .38(3); 279.40 (2001).
1980 Op. Att'y Gen. 605.
1972 Op. Att'y Gen. 177, 353.
1952 Op. Att'y Gen. 91.
Cross Reference: 403.2 Employee Injury on the Job
414.3 Classified Employee Family and Medical Leave
414.8 Classified Employee Unpaid Leave
Approved: 6/3/99
Reviewed: 3/15/21, 5/19/2025
Revised:
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414.3 - EMPLOYEE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
Rescinded, 5/19/2025
See Policy 409.3 - that is for all employees.
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414.3E1 - EMPLOYEE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES
Rescinded, 5/19/2025
See Policy 409.3E1 - that is for all employees.
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414.3E2 - EMPLOYEE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE REQUEST FORM
Rescinded, 5/19/2025
See Policy 409.3E2 - that is for all employees
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414.3E3 - EMPLOYEE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE CERTIFICATION FORM
Rescinded, 5/19/2025
See Policy 409.3E3 - that is for all employees.
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414.3E4 - EMPLOYEE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE REQUEST WORK SHEET
Rescinded, 5/19/2025
See Policy 409.3E4 - that is for all employees.
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414.3R1 - EMPLOYEE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE REGULATION
Rescinded, 5/19/2025
See Policy 409.3R1 - that is for all employees.
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414.3R2 - EMPLOYEE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE DEFINITIONS
Rescinded, 5/19/2025
See Policy 409.3R2 - that is for all employees.
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414.4 - CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
The requirements stated in the Master Contract/Handbook between employees in that certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding the bereavement leave of such employees will be consulted along with policy.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 20.9; 279.8 (2001).
Cross Reference: 414 Classified Employee Vacations and Leaves of Absence
Approved: 6/3/99
Reviewed: 3/15/21, 5/19/2025
Revised:
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414.5 - CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE POLITICAL LEAVE
The board will provide a leave of absence to classified employees to run for elective public office. The superintendent will grant a classified employee a leave of absence to campaign as a candidate for an elective public office as unpaid leave.
The classified employee will be entitled to one period of leave to run for the elective public office, and the leave may commence any time within thirty days of a contested primary, special, or general election and continue until the day following the election.
The request for leave must be in writing to the superintendent at least thirty days prior to the starting date of the requested leave.
NOTE: Iowa law gives employees a right to political leave to run for public office. This policy reflects the law.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code ch. 55 (2001).
Cross Reference: 401.9 Employee Political Activity
414 Classified Employee Vacations and Leaves of Absence
Approved: 6/3/99
Reviewed: 3/15/21, 5/19/2025
Revised:
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414.6 - CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE JURY DUTY LEAVE
The board will allow classified employees to be excused for jury duty. The superintendent may request of the court that the employee be excused from jury duty on the basis of extraordinary circumstances.
Employees who are called for jury service shall notify the direct supervisor within twenty-four hours after notice of call to jury duty and suitable proof of jury service pay must be presented to the school district. The employee will report to work within one hour on any day when the employee is excused from jury duty during regular working hours.
Classified employees will receive their regular salary. Any payment for jury duty shall be turned over to the school district, less any travel allowance.
NOTE: This policy reflects the practice that the employee sign over checks received for jury duty to the school district.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 20.9; 607A (2001).
Cross Reference: 414 Classified Employee Vacations and Leaves of Absence
Approved: 6/3/99
Reviewed: 3/15/21, 5/19/2025
Revised:
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414.7 - CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE MILITARY SERVICE LEAVE
The board recognizes classified employees may be called to participate in the armed forces, including the national guard. If a classified employee is called to serve in the armed forces, the employee shall have a leave of absence for military service until the military service is completed.
The leave shall be without loss of status or efficiency rating, and without loss of pay during the first thirty calendar days of the leave.
NOTE: This policy reflects Iowa law.
Legal Reference: Bewley v. Villisca Community School District, 299 N.W. 2d 904 (Iowa 1980).
Iowa Code §§ 20; 29A.28 (2001).
Cross Reference: 414 Classified Employee Vacations and Leaves of Absence
Approved: 6/3/99
Reviewed: 3/15/21, 5/19/2025
Revised:
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414.8 - CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE UNPAID LEAVE
Unpaid leave may be used to excuse an absence not provided for in other leave policies. Unpaid leave for classified employees must be authorized by the superintendent. Whenever possible, classified employees shall make a written request for unpaid leave ten work days prior to the beginning date of the requested leave. If the leave is granted, the deductions in salary shall be made unless they are waived specifically by the superintendent.
The superintendent will have discretion to grant or deny the requested unpaid leave. In making this determination, the superintendent will consider the effect of the employee's absence on the education program and school district operations, the financial condition of the school district, length of service, previous record of absence, the reason for the requested absence and other factors relevant in making this determination.
If unpaid leave is granted, the duration of the leave period will be coordinated with the scheduling of the education program whenever possible, to minimize the disruption of the education program and school district operations.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 20.9; 279.8 (2001).
Approved: 2/15/96
Reviewed: 3/15/21
Revised: 6/3/99, 5/19/2025
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414.9 - CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE PROFESSIONAL LEAVE
Professional leave may be granted to classified employees for the purpose of attending meetings and conferences directly related to their assignments. Application for the leave must be approved by the immediate supervisor and the superintendent.
It is within the discretion of the superintendent to grant professional leave.
The requirements stated in the Master Contract/Handbook between employees in that certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding such employees will be consulted along with policy.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 279.8 (2001).
Cross Reference: 408.1 Licensed Employee Professional Development
411 Classified Employees - General
Approved: 6/3/99
Reviewed: 3/15/21, 5/19/2025
Revised: