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.

I.C. Iowa Code                                                  Description
Iowa Code § 20.24                                             Collective Bargaining - Electronic Filing Service
Iowa Code § 20.7                                              Collective Bargaining - Public Employer Rights
Iowa Code § 279                                               Directors - Powers and Duties

Case Law                                                         Description
McFarland v. Bd, of Ed. Norwalk CSD               277 N.W.2d 901 (Iowa 1979)
Northeast Ed Assoc. v. Northeast CSD               402 N.W.2d 765, 769 (Iowa 1987)

Cross References:  404  Employee Conduct and Appearance
                                         404-R(1)  Employee Conduct and Appearance - Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics Regulation
                                         404-R(2)  Employee Conduct and Appearance - Code of Rights and Responsibilities Regulation
                                         407.05  Licensed Employee Reduction in Force  

Approved: 3/21/2016, 8/16/2021, 11/17/2025
Reviewed: 10/20/2025
Revised: 10/20/2025