Licensed employees who qualify may join a professionall education association and participate in its activities as long as the participation does not, in any way, interfere with the delivery of and the provision of the education program and school district operations.
The superintendent shall have sole discretion to determine whether association activities interfere with the education program and school district operations. Association members must follow the board policy on public use of school property.
The board shall not interfere with the rights of an employee to organize or form, join or assist any employee organization.
Legal Reference:
Iowa Code §§ 20.1, .8, .10; 279.8
Cross Reference:
408 Licensed Employee Professional Growth
Approved July 2000 Reviewed July 2016 Revised November 2020