The board has the exclusive authority to determine the appropriate number of licensed employees. A reduction
of licensed employees may occur as a result of, but not be limited to, changes in the education program, staff
realignment, changes in the size or nature of the student population, financial situation considerations, and other
reasons deemed relevant by the board.
The reduction in licensed employees, other than administrators, will be done through normal attrition if possible.
If normal attrition does not meet the necessary reduction in force required, the board may terminate licensed
employees.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation for termination to the board. The process
for reduction in force can be found in the staff handbook.
Due process for terminations due to a reduction in force will be followed.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 20; 279
Cross Reference: 407.4 Licensed Employee Suspension
413.5 Classified Employee Reduction in Force
703 Budget
Approved: August 14, 1989
Reviewed: April 18, 2006
Revised: September 17, 2018