413.3 - Classified Employee Suspension

Classified employees will perform their assigned job, respect and follow board policy and obey the law.  The superintendent is authorized to suspend a classified employee with or without pay pending board action on a discharge or during investigation of charges against the employee or for disciplinary purposes.  It will be within the discretion of the superintendent to suspend a classified employee with or without pay.

In the event of a suspension, due process will be followed.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Northeast Community Education Association v. Northeast Community School District, 402 N.W.2d 765 (Iowa 1987).
    
                                  McFarland v. Board of Education, of Norwalk Community School District, 277 N.W.2d 901 (Iowa 1979).
    
                                  Iowa Code §§ 20.7, .24 (2013).

Cross Reference:  404   Employee Conduct and Appearance
    
                                  413   Classified Employee Termination of Employment

Approved:  Feb. 10, 1997, February 28, 2019        
Reviewed:  Aug. 24, 2005, Nov. 30, 2012, Apr. 22, 2013, Jan. 21, 2019        
Revised:  Nov. 30, 2012, Jan. 21, 2019