302 Administrator Duties

302.1 Administrative Rules and Regulations

 

Code No. 302.1

ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND REGULATIONS

In general, administrative rules and regulations serve to implement requirements of the law and of the policies of the Board of Directors.  It shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent to monitor and revise administrative rules and regulations as necessary.  Major rules and regulations adopted by other administrative personnel, such as those dealing with student discipline, should be shared with the Superintendent prior to implementation.  The Board may, from time to time, review administrative rules and regulations.  The Board of Directors may amend an administrative rule or regulation by policy.

 

Date of Revision:

April 14, 2003                          

 

 

Legal References:

 

279.8, 279.20, 279.21, 279.23A, Code of Iowa; 281 I.A.C. 12.4                                                                

 

543097

DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

 

Date of Review:  December 11, 2017

302.2 Administrative Code of Ethics

Code No. 302.2

 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF ETHICS

Administrative personnel, as part of the educational leadership of the District, represent the values and views of the District. Their actions, verbal and nonverbal, reflect the attitudes, beliefs and values of the District. Therefore, administrative personnel shall conduct themselves professionally and in a manner fitting to their positions at all times.

Each member of the administration shall follow the code of ethics stated in this policy. Failure to act in accordance with this code of ethics or in a professional manner, in the judgment of the Superintendent and/or Board, shall be grounds for discipline and, possibly, for dismissal.

 

The administrative team member:

1.               Upholds constantly the honor and dignity of the profession in actions and relations with students, colleagues, school board members and the public.

2.               Obeys local, state and national laws; upholds the Constitution of the State of Iowa and the Constitution of the United States of America; and holds to high ethical and moral standards.

3.               Accepts the responsibility to master and to contribute to the growing body of specialized knowledge, concepts, and skills which characterize school administration and related service professions.

4.               Strives to provide the finest possible educational and extra-curricular experiences and opportunities and ancillary services to the members of the District community.

5.               Seeks to preserve and enhance the prestige and status of his/her profession when applying for a position or entering into contractual agreements.

6.               Carries out in good faith the policies duly adopted by the Board of Directors and the regulations of state authorities and of the District and renders professional service.

7.               Conducts professional business in such a way that students and personnel are not exposed to unnecessary embarrassment or disparagement.

8.               Disallows consideration of private gain or personal economic interest to affect the discharge of professional responsibilities.

9.               Recognizes the public schools are the public's business and seeks to keep the public informed about its schools.

10.             Supports and practices the administrative team and management team concept.

11.             Supports consultative practices with students, staff and community members.

 

 

Code No. 302.2

 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF ETHICS

12.             Listens and weighs facts and opinions of others in making decisions.

13.             Is free from abuse of alcohol or other drugs.

 

 

 

 

Date of Revision:

December 11, 2017

 

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Legal References:

 

Ch. 68B, 279.8, 279.14, Code of Iowa     

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date of Review:  December 11, 2017

302.3 Administrative Personnel - Professional Development

 

Code No. 302.3

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Board of Directors encourages the administrative personnel to continue professional growth by becoming involved in professional organizations, attending conferences, conventions and workshops, visiting programs, continuing their education, and participating in other professional activities.

It shall be the responsibility of each administrative personnel member to arrange his/her schedule in order to attend various conferences and events.  Prior to attendance at an event, approval must be received from the Superintendent, or the Board of Directors in the case of the Superintendent.  The administrative personnel members shall report to the Superintendent about development activities in which they engage.

 

Date of Revision:

  June 11, 2012                         

 

 

Legal References:

 

279.8, 279.12, 279.38A, 280.14, Code of Iowa;           

281 I.A.C. 12.7                                                          

 

860643

DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

Date of Review:  December 11, 2017

302.4 Administrative Personnel - Civic Activities

Code No. 302.4

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL - CIVIC ACTIVITIES

The Board of Directors encourages administrative personnel to be involved in the community by belonging to community organizations and attending and participating in community activities.

It shall be the responsibility of each administrative personnel member to become involved in community activities and events.  It shall be within the discretion of the Board to pay annual fees for involvement in any community organization.

 

Date of Revision:

   June 11, 2012                        

 

 

Legal References:

 

279.8, 279.38A, 280.14, Code of Iowa                        

 

860647

DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

Date of Review:  December 11, 2017

302.5 Administrative Personnel-Consulting/Outside Employment

 

 Code No. 302.5

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL - CONSULTING/OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT

Administrative positions are considered full-time employment during the months of contracted service. The Board of Directors expects each administrative personnel member to give the responsibilities of the position precedence over other employment or business ventures during such time. An administrative personnel member may accept consulting or outside employment for pay or enter into business ventures if the member first informs the Board of Directors, and as long as, in the judgment of the Board, the work is conducted on personal time and does not interfere with the performance of District duties. The Board reserves the right, however, to require that an administrative personnel member cease the outside employment or business venture as a condition of continued employment. The Board shall give at least thirty (30) days notice to cease an outside employment or business venture.

Administrative personnel members, with the approval of the Board, may undertake consultative work, speaking engagements, writing, lecturing, or other professional duties and obligations which require them to be absent from the District.

Date of Revision:

   June 11, 2012                                    

Legal References:

 

279.8, Code of Iowa; 282 I.A.C. 25.3(5)             

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date of Review:  December 11, 2017

 

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302.6 Reduction in Administrative Personnel

 

Code No. 302.6

REDUCTION IN ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL

The Board of Directors shall have the discretion to determine the appropriate number of administrative personnel and the length of service.

When considering a reduction in the number of administrative personnel, the Board may consider the number of students enrolled, the number of facilities operated, financial status of the District, the assignment of duties among other administrative personnel, the desired level of services, and other factors deemed relevant by the Board of Directors.

In making reductions of administrative personnel, the Board of Directors shall consider the relative training, special skills, competence, licensure/certification, experience (both in and out of the District), and qualifications of the individuals to do the available work, as well as the needs of the District and other factors deemed relevant by the Board.

 

 

Date of Revision:

   June 11, 2012                        

 

 

Legal References:

 

279.8, 280.14, Code of Iowa                                       

 

860656

DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

Date of Review:  December 17, 2017