406 Licensed Employee Compensation & Benefits

406.1 Licensed Employee Compensation

STAFF PERSONNEL

LICENSED

Series 400

 

Policy Title:  Licensed Employee Compensation                                                                                                                                                              Code No. 406.1

 

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.

 

Approved:  May 14, 2019

Reviewed:

Revised:

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 20.1, .4, .7, .9; 279.8.

Cross Reference:  405 Licensed Employee – General; 406.2 Licensed Employee Compensation Advancement

406.2 Licensed Employee Compensation Advancement

STAFF PERSONNEL

LICENSED

Series 400

 

Policy Title:  Licensed Employee Compensation Advancement                                                                                                                                    Code No.  406.2

 

The Board will determine if licensed employees will advance in compensation for their 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 considerations as determined by the Board.

It is the responsibility of the Superintendent to make a recommendation to the Board for the advancement of licensed employees.

 

Approved:  May 14, 2019

Reviewed:

Revised:

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 20.1, .4, .7, .9; 279.8.

Cross Reference:  405 Licensed Employee – General; 406 Licensed Employee Compensation and Benefits

406.3 Licensed Employee Continued Education Credit

STAFF PERSONNEL

LICENSED

Series 400

 

Policy Title:  Licensed Employee Continued Education Credit                                                                                                                                      Code No.  406.3

 

Continued education on the part of licensed employees may entitle them to advancement in compensation.  Licensed employees who have completed additional hours may be considered for advancement.  The Board may determine which licensed employees will advance in compensation 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.

The Superintendent has the discretion to approve credit outside the employee's area of endorsement or responsibility.

It is the responsibility of the Superintendent to make a recommendation to the Board for the advancement of a licensed employee.

 

Approved:  May 14, 2019

Reviewed:

Revised:

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 20.1, .4, .7, .9; 279.8.

Cross Reference:  405 Licensed Employee – General; 406 Licensed Employee Compensation and Benefits

406.4 Licensed Employee Compensation For Extra Duty

STAFF PERSONNEL

LICENSED

Series 400

 

Policy Title:  Licensed Employee Compensation For Extra Duty                                                                                                                                   Code No.  406.4

 

A licensed employee may volunteer or be required to take on extra duty, with the extra duty being secondary to the major responsibility of the licensed employee.  The Board may, in its sole discretion, establish compensation for extra duty licensed employee 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 considerations as determined by the Board.

Vacant extra duty positions, for which extra compensation will be earned, will be posted to allow qualified licensed employees to volunteer for the extra duty.  If no licensed employee volunteers for extra duty, the Superintendent will assign the extra duty positions to qualified licensed employees.  The licensed employee will receive compensation for the extra duty required to be performed.

It is the responsibility of the Superintendent to make a recommendation to the Board annually as to which licensed employees will have the extra duty and the compensation for extra duty for the Board's review.

 

Approved:  May 14, 2019

Reviewed:

Revised:

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .13-.15, .19A-B.

Cross Reference:  405 Licensed Employee – General; 406 Licensed Employee Compensation and Benefits

406.5 Licensed Employee Group Insurance Benefits

 

STAFF PERSONNEL

LICENSED

Series 400

 

Policy Title:  Licensed Employee Group Insurance Benefits                                                                                                                                          Code No.  406.5

 

Licensed employees may be eligible for group benefits as determined by the Board and required by law. The Board will select the group benefit program(s) and the insurance company or third party administrator which will provide or administer the program.

In accordance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Board will offer licensed employees who work an average of at least thirty (30) hours per week or one hundred thirty (130) hours per month, based on the measurement method required by law, with minimum essential health insurance coverage that is both affordable and provides minimum value.  The Board will have the authority and right to change or eliminate group benefit programs.

 

Approved:  April 13, 2004

Reviewed:  May 14, 2019

Revised: May 14, 2019

Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 20.9; 85; 85B; 279.12, .27; 509; 509A; 509B.

Internal Revenue Code § 4980H(c)(4); Treas. Reg. § 54.4980H-1(a)(21)(ii).

Shared Responsibility for Employers Regarding Health Coverage, 26 CFR Parts 1, 54 and 301, 78 Fed. Reg. 217, (Jan 2, 2013).

Shared Responsibility for Employers Regarding Health Coverage, 26 CFR Parts 1, 54 and 301, 79 Fed. Reg. 8543 (Feb. 12, 2014).

Cross Reference: 405.1 Licensed Employee Defined, 706.2 Payroll Deductions