BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Series 200
Policy Title: Board Member Liability Code No. 205
Board members will not be held personally liable for actions taken in the performance of their duties and responsibilities vested in them by the laws of Iowa and the members of the school district community. In carrying out the duties and responsibilities of their office, board members will act in good faith.
The School District will defend, save harmless and indemnify board members against tort claims or demands, whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring within the scope of their official duties, unless it constitutes a willful or wanton act or omission. However, the School District will not save harmless or indemnify board members for punitive damages.
Approved: December 10, 2002
Reviewed: June 9, 2020
Revised:
Legal Reference: Wood v. Strickland, 420 U.S. 308 (1975); 42 U.S.C. §§ 1983, 1985 (2012); Iowa Code ch. 670.
Cross Reference: 709 Insurance Program