The superintendent, as the chief executive officer of the board, shall work with the board, particularly the board president, to keep the board informed of school district operations.  The board shall maintain contact with other administrators through the superintendent.

The administrators and other administrative employees shall work with the board through the superintendent.  The administrators, in working with the board, shall assist the board by gathering information, informing the board of school district operations, implementing board policy, making recommendations and answering requests of the board.

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

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .20, .21 (2003).
                                      281 I.A.C. 12.4(4).

Cross Reference:  217      Board of Directors' Relationships
                                      301      Administrative Structure
                                      302      Administration Relationships

Approved:  11/01/2004

Reviewed:  08/21/2006, 02/21/2011, 02/15/2016, 01/18/2021

Revised:

As managers of the school district, the administrators shall make employment recommendations, supervise employees, and evaluate employees' performance.  Concerns or requests by employees shall first be reported to their direct supervisor for resolution.  It shall be the responsibility of the administrators to resolve complaints and handle requests.

It shall be the responsibility of the administration to foster a positive attitude and to promote a cooperative effort among employees.  It shall also be the responsibility of the administration to prevent misunderstandings within the school district and the community.  It shall be the responsibility of each administrator to provide leadership to employees, and it shall be the responsibility of each school district employee to work cooperatively with the administrators to accomplish the educational philosophy of the school district.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .20, .21, .23, .24 (2003).
                                      281 I.A.C. 12.4.

Cross Reference:  301      Administrative Structure
                                      302      Administration Relationships
                                      401.8   Employee Involvement in Decision Making

Approved:  11/01/2004

Reviewed:  09/18/2006, 02/21/2011, 02/15/2016, 01/18/2021

Revised:

Efficiency and economics may be achieved by working with adjoining school districts in offering education programs, offering in-service activities or programs and sharing employees or students.  The administration shall consider and explore opportunities to work with adjoining school districts to expand the opportunities for the students and employees in the school district.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 28E; 257.11; 279.8; 280.13A, .15 (2003).

Cross Reference:  301      Administrative Structure
                                      302      Administration Relationships
                                      410.2   Shared Licensed Employees
                                      606.1   Shared Students

Approved:  11/01/2004

Reviewed:  09/18/2006, 02/21/2011, 02/15/2016, 01/18/2021

Revised:  

The administration shall utilize the resources of the Central Rivers Area Education Agency (AEA) by choosing to participate in programs which meet the needs of the school district.  This includes utilizing educational materials and staff resources.

The administration may also utilize the AEA to facilitate regional programming and cooperation as well as to purchase supplies.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to coordinate activities with the AEA.

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 28E; 273; 279.8 (2003).

Cross Reference:  217.4   Board of Directors and Area Education Agency

Approved:  11/01/2004

Reviewed:  09/18/2006, 02/21/2011, 02/15/2016

Revised:  09/21/2020