The length of the contract for employment between the superintendent and the board shall be determined by the board. The contract will begin on July 1 and end on June 30. The contract will state the terms of employment.
The first three years of employment will be considered a probationary period. The board may waive this period or the probationary period may be extended for an additional year upon the consent of the superintendent. In the event of termination of a probationary or non-probationary contract, the board will afford the superintendent appropriate due process, including notice by May 15. The superintendent and board may mutually agree to terminate the superintendent's contract at any time.
It will be the responsibility of the board to provide the contract for the position of superintendent.
If the superintendent wishes to resign, to be released from a contract, or to retire, the superintendent must comply with board policies dealing with retirement, release or resignation.
The board may issue a temporary and renewable contract in accordance with the law.
Legal Reference: Cook v Plainfield Community School District, 301 N.W.2d 771 (Iowa App. 1980).
Board of Education of Fort Madison Community School District v. Youel, 282 N.W.2d 677 (Iowa 1979).
Briggs v Board of Directors of Hinton Community School District, 282 N.W.2d 740 (Iowa 1979).
Luse v. Waco Community School District of Henry Co., 258 Iowa 1087, 141 N.W.2d 607 (1966).
Iowa Code §§ 21.5(1)(i); 279.20, .22-.25 (1995).
281 I.A.C. 12.4(4).
Cross Reference: 302 Superintendent
Approved: Feb. 11, 1985, Jan 16, 2012, November 26, 2018
Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2005, Jan 16, 2012, Oct. 15, 2018
Revised: Sep. 21, 1992, Feb. 10, 1997, Dec 19, 2011, Oct. 15, 2018
