413.5 - Classified Employee Reduction in Force

It is the exclusive power of the board to determine when a reduction in classified employees is necessary. Employees who are terminated due to a reduction in force will be given thirty days notice. Due process will be followed for terminations due to a reduction in force.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation for termination to the board. The superintendent will consider the relative qualifications, skills, ability and demonstrated performance through evaluation procedures in making the recommendations.

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

Cross Reference:  407.5 Licensed Employee Reduction in Force
                                       413.3 Classified Employee Suspension
                                       413.4 Classified Employee Dismissal
                                       703 Budget

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