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209.5 Administration in the Absence of Policy

ADMINISTRATION IN THE ABSENCE OF POLICY

When there is no Board policy in existence to provide guidance on a matter, the Superintendent is authorized to act appropriately under the circumstances surrounding the situation keeping in mind the educational philosophy and financial condition of the District.

It shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent to inform the Board of the situation and the action taken and to document the action taken.  If needed, the Superintendent shall draft a proposed policy for the Board to consider.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Legal Reference:     Iowa Code 279.8 (1995).

                                    281 I.A.C. 12.3(2).

 

 

Cross Reference:        200.3  Responsibilities of the Board of Directors

                                    209     Board of Directors' Management Procedure

                                    302.4  Superintendent Duties

                                    304     Policy Implementation

 

 

Approved     12/9/96                         Reviewed:            8/00                                Revised: 1/2020

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