303.3 Superintendent of Schools – Contract, Term

 

Code No. 303.3

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS – CONTRACT, TERM

The Board of Directors shall offer a contract of employment to the Superintendent of Schools for a term of up to three years. The term shall be specified in the written employment contract.  The Board may issue a temporary and nonrenewable contract in accordance with law.

The first three consecutive years of a contract issued to a newly employed superintendent is considered a probationary period.  The probationary period may be extended for an additional year upon the consent of the superintendent.  The Board reserves the right not to renew or extend a contract with the Superintendent for any reason. The Board reserves the right to dismiss the Superintendent during a contract term with just cause in accordance with law.  In the event of termination of a probationary or nonprobationary contract, the Board will afford the superintendent appropriate due process, as required by law.  The superintendent and Board may mutually agree to terminate the superintendent’s contract at any time.   If the Superintendent wishes to resign from a contract, the Superintendent must comply with applicable law and Board policies and regulations.

 

Date of Last Revision:

September 18, 2017                  

 

 

Legal References:

                                                                                

Iowa  Code Chapter 279; 281 I.A.C. 12.4; 282 I.A.C. Chapter 25                                                               

 

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DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

Date of Last Review:  December 11, 2017