Professional purposes leave may be granted to classified employees for the purpose of attending meetings and conferences directly related to their assignments. Application for the leave must be presented to the superintendent ______10______ days prior to the meeting or conference.
It is within the discretion of the superintendent to grant professional purposes leave. The leave may be denied on the day before or after a vacation or holiday, on special days when services are needed, when it would cause undue interruption of the education program and school district operations, or for other reasons deemed relevant by the superintendent.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 279.8
281 I.A.C. 12.7.
I.C. Iowa Code Description
Iowa Code § 279.8 Directors - General Rules - Bonds of Employees
I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code Description
281 I.A.C. 12.7 Professional Development
Cross References: 408.01 Licensed Employee Professional Development
Approved: 7/1/2025
Reviewed: 7/1/2025
Revised: 7/1/2025
