407.04 - Licensed Employee Suspension

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

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

 

 

Legal Reference:  Northeast Community Education Association v. Northeast Community School District, 402 N.W.2d 765, 769 (Iowa 1987).
                                       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.

Cross Reference:  404       Employee Conduct and Appearance
                                       407     Licensed Employee Termination of Employment

Approved      5/18/2020                         
Reviewed                                                                               
Revised