414 - Classified Employee Professional Purposes Leave

Professional purposes leave may be granted to classified employees for the purpose of attending meetings and conferences directly related to their assignments. Application for the leave must be presented to the superintendent 10 days prior to the meeting or conference.

It is within the discretion of the superintendent to grant professional purposes leave. The leave may be denied on the day before or after a vacation or holiday, on special days when services are needed, when it would cause undue interruption of the education program and school district operations, or for other reasons deemed relevant by the superintendent.

 

 

Legal Reference:
Iowa Code § 279.8
281 I.A.C. 12.7.

Cross Reference:
408.1 Classified Employee Professional Development

Approved 12-14-21
Reviewed   10-16-23
Revised  10-16-23