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 years in the district, the relative qualifications, skills, ability and demonstrated performance through evaluation procedures in making the recommendations.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 20.7, .24 (2013).
Cross Reference: 407.5 Licensed Employee Reduction in Force
413.3 Classified Employee Suspension
413.4 Classified Employee Dismissal
703 Budget
Approved: Feb. 11, 1985, Sept 26, 2016
Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2005, Apr. 22, 2013
Revised: Feb. 10, 1997, September 18, 2017
