301.30 Superintendent’s Professional Development

The board encourages the superintendent to continue professional growth by being involved in professional organizations, attending conferences, continuing the superintendent’s education, and participating in other professional activities.

It shall be the superintendent’s responsibility to arrange the superintendent’s schedule to allow for attendance at various conferences and events. If a conference or event requires the superintendent to be out of town for more than five consecutive contract days, the superintendent shall notify the board president prior to attending the event.

The superintendent shall share relevant information gathered at professional conferences and/or events with the board and/or staff.

Legal Reference:
Iowa Code §279.8
670 Iowa Admin. Code 14.12, 15.28, 17.
281 Iowa Admin. Code 12.7

Cross Reference:
201.30 General Powers & Duties
301.20 Superintendent of Schools – Functions
303.10 Administrators’ Professional Development
303.80 Administrator Civic Responsibilities

Adopted:
January 22, 1990

Reviewed:
March 10, 2003
March 26, 2012
February 20, 2017
November 18, 2021

Revised:
February 20, 2017
December 21, 2021