400.2 Definitions

Code No. 400.2

DEFINITIONS

The following terms shall have the following meanings as used in these Series 400 policies:

Administrators. The term "administrators" shall include professional licensed employees employed under contracts issued pursuant to Iowa Code Section 279.23 and shall include the Superintendent of Schools, the principals and associate principal(s).

Classified Employees.  The term "classified employees" shall include the following employees, whether full-time or part-time:

1. Administrative Assistant
2. Board Secretary/Director of Human Resources
3. Director of Business Services/Treasurer
4. Clerical employees
5. Custodial and maintenance employees
6. Educational associates
7. Food service employees
8. Support staff (e.g. Volunteer Coordinator, Registrar, etc.)
9. Transportation employees

Full-time Employees.  The term "full-time employees" shall include all employees who regularly work a minimum of thirty (30) hours per week.

Licensed Employees.  The term "licensed employees" shall include all professional employees who hold certificates, licenses, or statements of professional recognition from the Iowa Department of Education and the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners or a license from the Board of Nursing or from another professional licensing body, whether full-time or part-time, when such certificates, licenses, or statements are required for the position the employee is holding, including administrators, teachers, nurses, counselors, librarians, and coaches.  The term does not include classified employees, such as bus drivers or educational associates who may also be required to hold licenses.

Part-time Employees.  The term "part-time employees" shall include all employees who regularly work less than thirty (30) hours per week.

Supervisors.  The term "supervisors" shall include persons, other than licensed employees, who supervise other classified employees, including the Director of Business Services, the Director of Human Resources, the Manager of Buildings and Grounds, the Manager of Food Services, and the Manager of Transportation.

Temporary Employees.  The term "temporary employees" shall include all employees who have been employed for a period of time of four consecutive months or less. In addition, all substitute teachers and nurses not on continuing contracts and also those coaches not on continuing contracts shall be deemed temporary employees.

DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS