Board members will not be held personally liable for actions taken in the performance of their duties and responsibilities vested in them by the laws of Iowa and the members of the school district community. In carrying out the duties and responsibilities of their office, board members will act in good faith.
The school district will defend, save harmless and indemnify board members against tort claims or demands, whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring within the scope of their official duties, unless the act constitutes a willful or wanton act or omission. The school district, however, cannot save harmless or indemnify board members for punitive damages.
Legal Reference: Wood v. Strickland, 420 U.S. 308 (1975).
42 U.S.C. §§ 1983, 1985
Iowa Code ch. 670.
I.C. Iowa Code References Description
Iowa Code § 670 Tort Liability of Gov't Subdivisions
U.S.C. - United States Code References Description
42 U.S.C. § 1985 Public Health - Civil Rights Interference
42 U.S.C. §§ 1983 Public Health - Civil Rights
U.S. Supreme Court References Description
420 U.S. 308 Wood v Strickland (1975)
Case Law References Description
Wood v. Strickland 420 U.S. 308 (1975).
Cross References: 213 Public Participation in Board Meetings
709 Insurance Program
903.04 Public Conduct on School Premises
Approved: 11/16/2015, 1/14/2019, 10/16/2023, 1/21/2025
Reviewed: 12/16/2024
Revised: 12/16/2024
