The board will establish compensation 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 is the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board annually regarding licensed employee compensation. The base wages of licensed employees are subject to review and modification through the collective bargaining process.
Note: Districts may choose to maintain a salary schedule but are only required to negotiate base wages as part of the collective bargaining process.
For more detailed discussion of this issue, see IASB’s Policy Primer, Vol. 25 #4 – May 1, 2017.
Note: Boards should adopt IASB sample policies to meet the needs of the local district. Please ensure that the language contained in local policy is consistent with language contained in other district documents (e.g., handbooks, master contracts, etc.).
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 20.1, .4, .7, .9; 279.8.
Cross Reference: 405 Licensed Employees - General
406.2 Licensed Employee Compensation Advancement
Approved:9-16-2020 Reviewed: 9-16-2020 Revised:_____________
