Code No. 303.1
ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
The school district may have, in addition to the superintendent, an elementary principal. This administrator shall work closely with the superintendent in the day-to-day operations of the school district.
It shall be the responsibility of the administration to uphold board policy, to instill a positive, operative environment with employees, and to share their expertise with each other and the board under the management team concept.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .20, .21, .23-.24 (1993).
281 I.A.C. 12.4.
Cross Reference: 301 Administrative Structure
303 Administrative Employees
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MORNING SUN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Code No. 303.2
ADMINISTRATOR QUALIFICATIONS, RECRUITMENT, APPOINTMENT
The board may employ a principal and other administration, in addition to the superintendent, to assist in the daily operations of the school district.
The board shall consider applicants that meet or exceed the standards set by the Iowa Department of Education and the qualifications established in the job description for the position. In employing an administrator, the board shall consider the qualifications, credentials and records of the applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In keeping with the law, however, the board will consider the veteran status of the applicants. The board will look closely at the training, experience, skill and demonstrated competence of qualified applicants in making its final decision.
In choosing an administrator, the board shall also consider the school district's educational philosophy, financial condition, organizational structure, education programs, and other factors deemed relevant by the board.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board for filling an administrative position, based on the requirements stated in this policy. The board shall act only on the superintendent's recommendation.
The board may contract for assistance in the search for administration.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .21 (1993).
281 I.A.C. 12.4.
1980 Op. Att'y Gen. 367.
Cross Reference: 303 Administrative Employees
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MORNING SUN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Code No. 303.3
ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACT AND CONTRACT NON-RENEWAL
The length of the contract for employment between an administrator and the board shall be determined by the board and stated in the contract. The contract shall also state the terms of the employment.
The first two years of a contract issued to a newly employed administrator shall be considered a probationary period. The board may waive this period or extend it for an additional year upon the consent of the administrator. In the event of termination of a probationary or non-probationary contract, the board shall afford the administrator appropriate due process, including notice by May 15. The administrator and board may mutually agree to terminate the administrator's contract.
If an administrator's contract is not being renewed by the board, the contract will be extended automatically for one year unless both parties mutually agree otherwise or the administrator is terminated.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to create a contract for each administrative position.
An administrator who wishes to resign, to be released from a contract, or to retire, must comply with board policies regarding the areas of resignation, release or retirement.
Legal Reference: Cook v Plainfield Community School District, 301 N.W.2d 771 (Iowa App. 1980).
Board of Education of Fort Madison Community School District v Youel, 282 N.W.2d 677 (Iowa 1979).
Briggs v Board of Education of Hinton Community School District, 282 N.W.2d 740 (Iowa 1979).
Iowa Code §§ 279.20, .22-.25 (1993).281 I.A.C. 12.4(4), .4(7).
Cross Reference: 302 Superintendent
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MORNING SUN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Code No. 303.4
ADMINISTRATOR SALARY AND OTHER COMPENSATION
The board has complete discretion to set the salary of the administration. It shall be the responsibility of the board to set the salary and benefits of the administration at a level that will include consideration of, but not be limited to, the economic condition of the school district and the training, experience, skill, and demonstrated competence of the administration. The salary shall be set at the beginning of each contract period.
In addition to the salary and benefits agreed upon, the administrator's actual and necessary expenses shall be paid by the school district when the administrator is performing work-related duties. The board shall approve the payment of other benefits or compensation over and above the administrator's contract. Approval of other benefits or items of an administrator's compensation shall be included in the records of the board in accordance with board policy.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 279.21 (1993).
1984 Op. Att'y Gen. 47.
Cross Reference: 215 Board of Directors' Records
303 Administrative Employees
401.07 Employee Travel Compensation
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MORNING SUN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Code No. 303.5
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ADMINISTRATOR DUTIES
Administration may be hired by the board to assist the superintendent in the day-to-day operations of the school district.
Each attendance center may have a building principal responsible for the administration and operation of the attendance center. Each building principal, as chief administrator of the assigned attendance center, shall be responsible for the building and grounds, for the students and employees assigned to the attendance center, for school activities at the attendance center, for the education program offered in the attendance center, and the budget for the attendance center. The principal shall be considered the professional advisor to the superintendent in matters pertaining to the attendance center supervised by the principal. Although the principal serves under the direction of the superintendent, duties of the principal may include, but not be limited to the following:
• Cooperate in the general organization and plan of procedure in the school under the principal's supervision;
• Supervision of the teachers in each principal's attendance center;
• Maintaining the necessary records for carrying out their delegated duties;
• Work with the superintendent in the rating, recommending and selection of employees under the principal's supervision whenever possible;
• Work with the superintendent in determining the education program to be offered and in arranging the schedules. As much of the schedule as possible should be made before school closes for summer vacation. In the matter of courses offered, the final approval rests with the superintendent who is in turn responsible to the board;
• Ensure that proper care is taken of all school books, supplies, materials, equipment and furniture. Any cases of intentional abuse or misuse shall be reported immediately;
• Instruct their teachers to make a complete annual inventory of all school property contained in their individual rooms. This inventory shall be filed with the superintendent;
• Investigate excessive cases of absence or tardiness of students and notify the parents or guardians in every case of unexcused absence or tardiness. All such cases shall be immediately reported to the superintendent;
Approved 8/23/94 Reviewed 10/9/95; 10/8/98; 9/15/03; 10/14/08; 9/18/13; 9/11/18; 9/12/23 Revised
Code No. 303.5
ADMINISTRATOR DUTIES
• Make such reports from time to time as the superintendent may require;
• Maintain the regular schedule of school hours established by the board and shall make no temporary changes in the schedule without the consent of the superintendent;
• Promptly notify the superintendent whenever ventilation, sanitation or heating of the building is unsatisfactory;
• Contribute to the formation and implementation of general policies and procedures of the school;
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent of schools.
This list of duties shall not act to limit the board's authority and responsibility over the position of the administration. In executing these duties and others the board may delegate, the administration shall consider the school district's financial condition as well as the needs of the students in the school district.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .21 (1993).
281 I.A.C. 12.4(5), .4(6), .4(7).
Cross Reference: 301 Administrative Structure
303 Administrative Employees
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Code No. 303.6
ADMINISTRATOR EVALUATION
The Superintendent will conduct an ongoing process of evaluating the administrators on their skills, abilities, and competence. At a minimum, the Superintendent will formally evaluate the administrators annually. The goal of the formal evaluation process is to ensure that the educational program for the students is carried out, ensure student learning goals of the school district are met, promote growth in effective administrative leadership for the school district, clarify the administrator’s role as defined by the board and the superintendent, ascertain areas in need of improvement, clarify the immediate priorities of the responsibilities listed in the job description, and develop a working relationship between the superintendent and the administrator.
The superintendent is responsible for designing an administrator evaluation instrument. The formal evaluation will include written criteria related to the job description. The superintendent, after receiving input from the administrators, will present the formal evaluation instrument to the board for approval.
The formal evaluation will also include an opportunity for the administrator and the superintendent to discuss the written criteria, the past year’s performance and the future areas of growth. The evaluation is completed by the superintendent, signed by the administrator and filed in the administrator’s personnel file.
The principal will be an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by:
It is the responsibility of the superintendent to conduct a formal evaluation of the probationary administrators and non-probationary administrators prior to May 15.
This policy supports and does not preclude the ongoing informal evaluation of the administrator’s skills, abilities and competence.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code **279.8, .21-.23A (2007)
281 I.A.C. 12.3(4)
Cross Reference: 303 Administrative Employees
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/Approved 10/14/08 Reviewed 09/18/13; 9/11/18; 9/12/23 Revised: 8/12/21
MORNING SUN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Code No. 303.7
ADMINISTRATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The board encourages the administration to continue their professional growth by becoming involved in professional organizations, attending conferences, continuing their education, and participating in other professional activities.
It shall be the responsibility of the administration to arrange their schedules in order to attend various conferences and events in which they are involved. Prior to attendance at an event, the administrator must receive approval from the superintendent. In the case where overnight travel or unusual expense is involved, the superintendent shall bring it to the attention of the board prior to the administrator attending the event.
The administrator shall report to the superintendent after an event.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 279.8 (1993). 281 I.A.C. 12.7.
Cross Reference: 302.6 Superintendent Professional Development
401.07 Employee Travel Compensation
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Code No. 303.8
ADMINISTRATOR CIVIC ACTIVITIES
The board encourages the administration to be involved in the school district community by belonging to community organizations, and by attending and participating in school district community activities.
It shall be the responsibility of the administration to become involved in school district community activities and events. The board may include a lump sum amount as part of the administrator's compensation to be used specifically for paying the annual fees of the administrator for school district community activities and events if, in the board's judgment, the administrator's participation will further the public purpose of promoting and deriving support for the school district and public education in general. It shall be within the discretion of the board to pay annual fees for professional organizations and activities.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 279.8 (1993). 1990 Op. Att'y Gen. 79.
Cross Reference: 302.7 Superintendent Civic Activities
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MORNING SUN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Code No. 303.9
ADMINISTRATOR CONSULTING/OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT
An administrative position is considered full-time employment. The board expects administration to give the responsibilities of their positions in the school district precedence over other employment. An administrator may accept consulting or outside employment for pay as long as, in the judgment of the board and the superintendent, the work is conducted on the administrator's personal time and it does not interfere with the performance of the administrative duties contracted by the board.
The board reserves the right, however, to request the administrator cease the outside employment as a condition of continued employment. The board shall give the administrator thirty days notice to cease outside employment.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .21 (1993).
Cross Reference: 303.3 Administrator Contract and Contract Non-Renewal
303.5 Administrator Duties
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