The board shall establish salary schedules for licensed employees' positions keeping in mind the financial condition of the school district, the education and experience of the licensed employee, the educational philosophy of the school district, and other factors deemed relevant by the board.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board annually regarding the salary schedule.  The salary schedule shall be subject to review and modification through the collective bargaining process.

The requirements stated in the Master Contract between employees in that certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding wages and salaries of such employees will be followed.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 20.1, .4, .7, .9; 279.8 (2009).

Cross Reference:  405    Licensed Employees - General
                                       406.2  Licensed Employee Salary Schedule Advancement

Approved 07/10/89  
Reviewed 10/18/21  
Revised 2/14/11 

The board shall determine which licensed employees will advance on the salary schedule for the licensed employees' positions, keeping in mind the financial condition of the school district, the education and experience of the licensed employee, the educational philosophy of the school district, and other considerations as determined by the board.

It is to be the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board for the advancement of licensed employees on the salary schedule.

The requirements stated in the Master Contract between employees in that certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding salary schedule advancement of such employees will be followed.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 20.1, .4, .7, .9; 279.8 (2009).

Cross Reference:  405  Licensed Employees - General
                                       406  Licensed Employee Compensation and Benefits

Approved 09/11/95    
Reviewed 10/18/21   
Revised 2/14/11           

Continued education on the part of licensed employees may entitle them to advancement on the salary schedule.  Licensed employees who have completed additional hours will be considered for advancement on the salary schedule.  The board shall determine which licensed employees will advance on the salary schedule for continued education keeping in mind the financial condition of the school district, the education and experience of the licensed employee, the educational philosophy of the school district, and any other items deemed relevant by the board.

Licensed employees who wish to obtain additional education for advancement on the salary schedule must notify their supervisor by September 15 of the current school when advancement occurs.  This additional education must be in the same area as the education that was required of the employee to hold the employee's current position with the school district.  For purposes of illustration only, a math teacher would advance on the salary schedule only if the additional education was in math courses.  The superintendent has the discretion to approve credit outside the employee's area of endorsement or responsibility.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board for the advancement of a licensed employee on the salary schedule.

The requirements stated in the Master Contract between licensed employees in a certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding continued education credit of such employees will be followed.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 20.1, .4, .7, .9; 279.8 (2009).

Cross Reference:  405  Licensed Employees - General
                                       406  Licensed Employee Compensation and Benefits

Approved 09/11/95    
Reviewed 10/18/21    
Revised 2/14/11           

A licensed employee may volunteer or be required to take on extra duty, with the extra duty being secondary to the major responsibility of the licensed employee.  The board will establish a salary schedule for extra duty licensed employee positions, keeping in mind the financial condition of the school district, the education and experience of the licensed employee, the educational philosophy of the school district, and other considerations as determined by the board.

Vacant extra duty positions, for which extra compensation will be earned, will be posted to allow qualified licensed employees to volunteer for the extra duty.  If no licensed employee volunteers for extra duty, the superintendent will assign the extra duty positions to qualified licensed employees.  The licensed employee will receive compensation for the extra duty required to be performed.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board annually as to which licensed employees shall have the extra duty, and the salary schedule for extra duty, for the board's review.

The requirements stated in the Master Contract between employees in that certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding the compensation for extra duties of such employees will be followed.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 20.1, .4, .7, .9; 279.8, .13-.15, .19A-B (2009).

Cross Reference:  405  Licensed Employees - General
                                       406  Licensed Employee Compensation and Benefits

Approved 07/10/89    
Reviewed 10/18/21    
Revised 2/14/11

 Licensed employees are eligible for group insurance and health benefits.  The board will select the group insurance program and the insurance company which will provide the program. 

Full-time licensed employees are eligible to participate in the health and major medical, life, and long-term disability group insurance plans.  Regular part-time employees who wish to purchase insurance coverage may participate in group insurance programs by meeting the requirements of the insurer.  Full-time and regular part-time licensed employees who wish to purchase insurance coverage for their spouse or dependents may do so by meeting the requirements of the insurer.

Licensed employees and their spouse and dependents may be allowed to continue coverage of the school district's group health insurance program if they cease employment with the school district by meeting the requirements of the insurer.

This policy statement does not guarantee a certain level of benefits.  The board will have the authority and right to change or eliminate group insurance programs for its licensed employees.

The requirements stated in the Master Contract between employees in that certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding the group insurance benefits of such employees will be followed.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 20.9; 85; 85B; 279.12, .27; 509; 509A; 509B (2013).
                                       Internal Revenue Code § 4980H(c)(4); Treas. Reg. § 54.4980H-1(a)(21)(ii). Shared Responsibility for Employers Regarding Health
                                      Coverage, 26 CFR Parts 1, 54 and 301, 78 Fed. Reg. 217, (Jan 2, 2013).
                                       Shared Responsibility for Employers Regarding Health Coverage, 26 CFR Parts 1, 54 and 301, 79 Fed. Reg. 8543 (Feb. 12, 2014).

Cross Reference:  405.1  Licensed Employee Defined

Approved 07/10/89    
Reviewed 10/18/21   
Revised 03/09/15  

The board authorizes the administration to make a payroll deduction for licensed employees' tax sheltered annuity premiums purchased from a company or program chosen by the board and collective bargaining units.

Licensed employees wishing to have payroll deductions for tax sheltered annuities will provide a written request to the business office.

The requirements stated in the Master Contract between employees in that certified collective bargaining unit and the board regarding the tax sheltered annuities of such employees will be followed.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 20.9; 260C; 273; 294.16 (2009).
                                       1988 Op. Att'y Gen. 38.
                                       1976 Op. Att'y Gen. 462, 602.
                                       1966 Op. Att'y Gen. 211, 220.

Cross Reference:  706  Payroll Procedures

Approved 07/10/89    
Reviewed 10/18/21    
Revised 02/14/11