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413.5 Classified Employee Reduction in Force

PERSONNEL

413.5 - CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE REDUCTION IN FORCE

It is the exclusive power of the board to determine when a reduction in classified employees is necessary.  Employees who are terminated due to a reduction in force shall be given thirty days notice.  Due process will be followed for terminations due to a reduction in force.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation for termination to the board. The superintendent will consider the relative qualifications, skills, ability and demonstrated performance through evaluation procedures in making the recommendations.

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 §§ 20.7, .24 (2001).

Cross Reference:         407.5  Licensed Employee Reduction in Force

                                    413.3  Classified Employee Suspension

                                    413.4  Classified Employee Dismissal

                                    703  Budget

Approved:                   6/3/99

Reviewed:                  3/15/21, 4/21/2025

Revised: