When an employee becomes injured on the job, the principal shall notify a member of the family, or an individual of close relationship, as soon as the principal becomes aware of the injury.
The school district is not responsible for medical treatment of an injured employee. If possible, school personnel may administer emergency or minor first aid. An injured school employee shall be turned over to the care of the employee’s family or qualified medical personnel as quickly as possible.
It shall be the responsibility of the employee injured on the job to inform the superintendent within twenty-four (24) hours of the occurrence. It shall be the responsibility of the employee’s immediate supervisor to file an accident report within twenty-four (24) hours after the employee reported the injury.
It shall be the responsibility of the employee to file any claims, such as workers’ compensation, through the board secretary.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §613.17 (1991)
1972 Op. Att’y Gen. 177.
Cross Reference: 403 General Personnel Health and Well-Being
406.5 Licensed Personnel Group Insurance Benefits
409.4 Licensed Personnel Illness/Disability Leave
412.3 Support Personnel Group Insurance Benefits
414.3 Support Personnel Illness/Disability Leave
Approved: 3-31-92
Reviewed: 9-12-22
Revised:
