407.07 - Licensed Personnel Suspension

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

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

 

 

Legal Reference:  Northeast Community Education Association v Northeast Community School District, 402 N.W.2d 765 (Iowa 1989).
                                      McFarland v Board of Education of Norwalk Community School District, 277 N.W.2d 901 (Iowa 1979).
                                      Iowa Code §§20.7, .24, 279.13, .15-.19, .27 (1991).

Cross Reference:  413.4    Support Personnel Suspension

Approved:  3-31-92              
Reviewed:  12-12-22                          
Revised: