Classified employees are employees who are not administrators or employees in positions which require an Iowa Department of Education teaching license and who are employed to fulfill the duties listed on their job description on a monthly or hourly basis. Classified employees shall include, but not be limited to, teacher and classroom aides, custodial and maintenance employees, clerical employees, food service employees, bus drivers, and temporary help for summer or other maintenance. The position may be full-time or part-time.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to establish job specifications and job descriptions for classified employee positions. Job descriptions may be approved by the board.
Classified employees required to hold a license for their position must present evidence of their current license to the board secretary prior to payment of wages each year.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 20; 279.8 (1993).
Cross Reference: 405.2 Licensed Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection
411.2 Classified Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection
Approved: 6-12-1995
Reviewed: 3-11-1999; 02/14/2008; 10/12/11; 6/14/17; 4/14/22
Revised:
Persons interested in a classified employee position will have an opportunity to apply and qualify for classified employee positions in the school district without regard to age, race, creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. Job applicants for classified employee positions will be considered on the basis of the following:
All job openings shall be submitted to the Iowa Department of Education for posting on TeachIowa, the online state job posting system. Additional announcement of the position will be through means the superintendent believes will inform potential applicants about the position.
Applications for employment may be obtained from and completed applications will be returned to the central administration office. Whenever possible, the preliminary screening of applicants will be conducted by the administrator who directly supervises and oversees the position.
The superintendent will recommend employment of classified employees to the board for approval.
Legal Reference: 29 U.S.C. §§ 621-634 (1994).
42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e et seq. (1994)
42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq. (1994).
Iowa Code §§ 35C; 216; 279.8; 294.1 (2003).
Cross Reference: 401.1 Equal Employment Opportunity
411 Classified Employees - General
Approved: June 12, 1995
Reviewed: March 11, 1999; 02/14/2008; 10/12/11; 4/13/22
Revised: August 16, 2007; 6/14/17
The Wapello Board of Directors may enter into written contracts with classified employees employed on a regular basis. The contract will state the terms of employment.
Each contract shall include a thirty-day cancellation clause. Either the employee or the board must give notice of the intent to cancel the contract at the end of thirty days. This notice will not be required when the employee is terminated during a probationary period or for cause.
Classified employees shall receive a job description stating the specific performance responsibilities of their position.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to draw up and process the classified employee contracts and present them to the board for approval. The contracts, after being signed by the board president, shall be filed with the board secretary.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 20; 279.7A; 285.5(9) (2003).
Cross Reference: 411 Classified Employees - General
412.1 Classified Employee Compensation
412.2 Classified Employee Wage and Overtime Compensation
413 Classified Employee Termination of Employment
Approved: 6-12-1995
Reviewed: 3-11-1999; 02/14/2008; 10/12/11; 6/14/17; 4/13/22
Revised:
Classified employees who require a special license or other certification shall keep them current at their own expense. Licensing requirements needed for a position will be considered met if the employee meets the requirements established by law and by the Iowa Department of Education for the position.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 272.6; 285.5(9) (1993).
281 I.A.C. 12.4(10); 36; 43.12-.24.
Cross Reference: 405.2 Licensed Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection
411.2 Classified Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection
Approved: 6-12-1995
Reviewed: 3-11-1999; 02/14/2008; 10/12/11; 6/14/17; 4/13/22
Revised:
Determining the assignment of each classified employee is the responsibility of the superintendent and within the sole discretion of the board. In making such assignments each year the superintendent shall consider the qualifications of each classified employee and the needs of the school district.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to assign classified employees and report such assignments to the board.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 20; 279.8 (1993).
Cross Reference: 200.2 Powers of the Board of Directors
200.3 Responsibilities of the Board of Directors
405.6 Licensed Employee Assignment
Approved: 6-12-1995
Reviewed: 3-11-1999; 02/14/2008; 10/12/11; 6/14/17; 4/13/22
Revised:
Determining the location where a classified employee's assignment will be performed is the responsibility of the superintendent and within the sole discretion of the board. In making such assignments each year the superintendent shall consider the qualifications of each classified employee and the needs of the school district.
A transfer may be initiated by the employee, the principal, or the superintendent.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to transfer classified employees and report such transfers to the board.
Legal Reference: 29 U.S.C. §§ 621-634 (1988).
42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e et seq. (1988)
42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq. (Supp. 1990).
Iowa Code §§ 20.9; 35C; 216; 279.8; 294.1 (1993).
Cross Reference: 200.2 Powers of the Board of Directors
200.3 Responsibilities of the Board of Directors
405.7 Licensed Employee Transfers
Approved: 6-12-1995
Reviewed: 3-11-1999; 02/14/2008; 10/12/11; 6/14/17; 4/13/22
Revised:
Evaluation of classified employees on their skills, abilities, and competence shall be an ongoing process supervised by the superintendent. The goal of the formal evaluation of classified employees shall be to maintain classified employees who meet or exceed the board's standards of performance, to clarify each classified employee's role, to ascertain the areas in need of improvement, to clarify the immediate priorities of the board, and to develop a working relationship between the administrators and other employees.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to ensure classified employees are formally evaluated annually. New and probationary classified employees shall be formally evaluated at least twice a year.
Legal Reference: Aplington Community School District v. PERB, 392 N.W.2d 495 (Iowa
1986).
Saydel Education Association v. PERB, 333 N.W.2d 486 (Iowa 1983).
Iowa Code §§ 20.9; 279.14 (2007).
281 I.A.C. Ch 83; 12.3(4).
Cross Reference: 411.2 Classified Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection
411.8 Classified Employee Probationary Status
Approved: 6-12-1995
Reviewed: 3-11-1999; 02/14/2008; 10/12/11; 6/14/17; 4/13/22
Revised: