The superintendent is hired by the board as the chief executive officer of the board to manage the day-to-day operations of the school district. The board shall set policy to guide the superintendent and shall not be involved in the day-to-day operations of the school district.

The superintendent shall work closely with the board, particularly the board president, to carry out an implement the policies of the board, to advise the board, to provide information to the board, to offer alternative solutions to the board in the form of a recommendation, and to perform other duties as the board assigns.

The superintendent shall attend each board meeting unless excused by the board president.

Legal Reference:         

Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .20

Cross Reference:        

302.1   Administration and Board of Directors

303      Superintendent

Approved: July 2000                          Reviewed: July 2021                        Revised:

School employees will be utilized for their expertise to provide information to the board and to take part on advisory committees when necessary.

The board must remain objective about each employee. Employees who have concerns should have their initial contact with the building principal or immediate supervisor. If the employee’s concerns are unsatisfied, the next step is the building principal or superintendent. The board may become involved with employee issues when the board is acting on a recommendation of the superintendent or when the board is acting as a hearing panel to discuss the termination of an employee.

Legal Reference:         

Iowa Code §§ 20; 279.8, .12-.18 

Cross Reference:        

401      Employee Complaints

401.7   Employee Relations to the Administration and to the Board

401.8   Employee Involvement in Decision Making

Approved: July 2000                            Reviewed: July 2021                            Revised:

The board may work with adjoining school district boards to provide additional opportunities in the school district’s education programs as well as to operate the school district more economically and efficiently. As part of this joint effort, the board shall pay particular attention to opportunities to share students, programs and employees.

Legal Reference:         

Iowa Code §§ 28E; 273.8(2); 279.8;280.13A

Cross Reference:        

410.2   Shared Licensed Employees

606.1   Shared Students

Approved: July 2000                         Reviewed: July 2021                           Revised:

The board shall utilize the resources of the Great Prairie Area Education Agency (GPAEA). Resources may include, but no be limited to, school psychologists, speech therapists, nurses, social workers, general and special education consultants, and educational materials.

The board may also utilize the GPAEA to work with other school districts in the region for program offerings or for purchase of supplies.

Legal Reference:         

Iowa Code §§ 28E; 273; 279.8 

1978 Op. Att’y Gen. 224

Cross Reference:        

302.4   Administration and Area Education Agency

 603.3   Special Education

605.4   Technology and Instructional Materials

Approved: July 2000                            Reviewed: July 2021                         Revised: 

Being aware of, and expressing their opinion on, proposed law revisions and new laws is essential to maintaining and creating an education program to meet the needs of the school district community.

It shall be the responsibility of the board to maintain contact with the elected official representing the school district. It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to assist the board in keeping up-to-date on proposed laws and in contacting the elected officials who represent the school district.

Legal Reference:         

Iowa Code §§ 39.11, 68B; 279.8

Cross Reference:        

220      Gifts to Board of Directors

Approved: July 2000                                Reviewed: July 2021                           Revised: