The board will determine the compensation to be paid for the classified employees' positions, keeping in mind the education and experience of the classified employee, the educational philosophy of the school district, the financial condition of the school district and any other considerations as deemed relevant by the board.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board annually regarding the compensation of classified employees.

Approved: 04/19/2021         Reviewed 04/14/2021     Revised 04/19/2021

Each non-exempt employee compensated on an hour-by-hour basis, whether full-or part time, permanent or temporary, will be paid no less than the prevailing minimum wage. Whenever a non-exempt employee must work more than forty hours in a given work week, the employee is compensated at one and one-half times their regular hourly wage rate. This compensation is in the form of overtime pay or compensatory time. Overtime or compensatory time  will not be permitted without prior authorization of the superintendent.

Each non-exempt employee paid on an hour-by-hour basis must complete, sign, and turn in a daily time record showing the actual number of hours worked. Failure of the employee to maintain, or falsification of, a daily time record will be grounds for disciplinary action.

It is the responsibility of the board secretary to maintain wage records.

Approved: 04/19/2021         Reviewed 04/14/2021     Revised 04/19/2021

Classified employees may be eligible for group insurance benefits as determined by the board and required by law. The board will select the group insurance program and the insurance company which will provide the program.

In accordance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), the board will offer classified employees, who are expected to work and average of at least thirty (30) hours per week or one hundred and thirty (130) hours per month, based on the measurement method adopted by the board, with minimum essential coverage that is both affordable and provides minimum value.  The board will utilize the applicable measurement period to determine whether variable hourly employees qualify for an offer of insurance coverage under the districts group health plan.  The board will have the authority and right to change or eliminate group benefit programs, other than the group health plan, for its licensed employees.

Classified employees, who work an average of at least thirty (30) hours per week or hundred thirty (130) hours per month, based on the measurement method adopted by the board, are eligible to participate in the group health plan.  Classified employees who are employed by the district are eligible for $25,000 life insurance and AD&D policies and LTD group insurance plans.  Employers should maintain documents regarding eligible employee’s acceptance and rejection of coverage.

Classified employees and their spouse and dependents may be allowed to continue coverage of the school district’s group health insurance program if they cease employment with the school district by meeting the requirements of the insurer.

Legal Reference:          
Iowa Code §§ 20.9; 85; 85B; 279.12; 509; 509A; 509B
Internal Revenue Code § 4980H©(4); Treas. Reg. §54.4980H-1(a)(21)(ii)
Shared Responsibility for Employers Regarding Health Coverage, 26 CFR Parts 1, 54, 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:          
411.1    Classified Employee Defined

Approved: 04/19/2021                        Reviewed 04/14/2021             Revised 04/14/2021

The board authorizes the administration to make a payroll deduction for classified employees tax sheltered annuity premiums purchased from a company or program that participates in the State’s R/C plan, with board approval. Classified employees wishing to have payroll deductions for tax sheltered annuities will make a written request to the business manager.
 
 
Approved: 04/19/2021                        Reviewed 04/14/2021             Revised 04/14/2021