413.4 - Classified Employee Dismissal

The board believes classified employees should perform their jobs, respect board policy and obey the law. A classified employee may be dismissed upon thirty days notice or immediately for cause. Due process procedures will be followed.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation for dismissal to the board. A classified employee may be dismissed for any reason, including, but not limited to, incompetence, willful neglect of duty, reduction in force, willful violation of board policy or administrative regulations, or a violation of the law.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 20.7, .24.

Cross Reference:  404 Employee Conduct and Appearance
                                        413.3 Classified Employee Suspension
                                        413.5 Classified Employee Reduction in Force

Approved: March 1996
Reviewed:  April 2009, January 2011, January 2014, January 2017, May 2020