Code No. 406.3
LICENSED EMPLOYEE CONTINUED EDUCATION CREDIT
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 will 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.
Teachers who have been in the employment of the school district for one year or more may apply to
receive a revised contract in the fall provided they become eligible to advance on the salary schedule after having been issued a contract in the spring. In order to apply for a revised contract, the following provisions must be met:
In special cases and upon recommendation of the administration, exceptions may be made to this policy.
It is 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 the 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 (2013).
Cross Reference:
405 Licensed Employees - General
406 Licensed Employee Compensation and Benefits
Approved 9/23/2015
Reviewed 1/25/2023
Grinnell-Newburg School District, Grinnell, IA