Code No. 305

Administrator

Reduction in Administrative Personnel

The board shall have the discretion to determine the appropriate number of administrative personnel.

When considering a reduction in administrative personnel, the board shall consider, the number of students to be enrolled, the condition of the facilities, the economic condition of the school district, and the reassignment of duties among other administrative personnel, and other factors deemed relevant by the board.

When possible, in the board’s judgment, any reduction in administrative personnel shall be accomplished through attrition.  If the board cannot accomplish the reduction necessary through attrition, the board shall consider the relative skills, competence, experience, effectiveness, and qualifications of the administrators to do the available work, as well as other factors deemed relevant by the board.

Legal Reference:     Iowa Code Chapter 279.8, .21, .24 (2003).

                                 Olds v. Board of Education, Nashua Community School

                                 District,  334 N. W. 2d 765 (Iowa App. 1983).

                                 Ar-We-Va Community School District v. Long and

                                 Henkenius, 292 N. W. 2d 492 (Iowa 1980).

                                 In re Waterloo Community School District and

                                 Concerning William J. Gowans, 338 N. W. 2d 153

                                 (Iowa 1983).

Cross Reference:    300   Superintendent

                                 300   Administrative Personnel

Approved:    April 10, 1989          

Reviewed:    February 22, 2005  

Revised:       March 22, 1994