400 : Personnel
The District is in the process of reviewing and renumbering the policies to align with the Iowa Association of School Boards. Some policies have not yet been updated. If you are looking for a policy, please contact JD Mitchell at 515.268.6660 or joshua.mitchell@ames.k12.ia.us for assistance. Policies in bold are required policies.
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 400 – Role of and Guiding Principles for Employees | January 28, 2019 |
Employee and Internal Relations
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 401.1 – Equal Opportunity Employment | April 11, 2016 |
| 401.2 – Conflicts of Interest | January 12, 2015 |
| 401.3 – Nepotism | January 28, 2019 |
| 401.4 – Employee Complaints | March 27, 2017 |
| 401.5 – Employee Records |
January 12, 2015 |
| 401.6 – Limitations to Employment References | February 22, 2021 |
| 401.7 – Employee Travel and Compensation | January 28, 2019 |
| 401.8 – Recognition for Service of Employees | January 28, 2019 |
| 401.9 – Employee Political Activity | January 28, 2019 |
| 401.10 – Credit/Procurement Cards | February 25, 2019 |
| 401.12 – Employee Use of Cell Phones | February 5, 2007 |
| 401.13 – Staff Technology Use / Social Networking | February 8, 2021 |
Employees and Outside Relations
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 402.1 – Release of Credit Information | January 28, 2019 |
| 402.2 – Child Abuse Reporting | February 8, 2021 |
| 402.3 – Abuse of Students by Employees | May 11, 2015 |
| 402.4 – Gifts to Employees | February 24, 2014 |
| 402.6 – Employee Outside Employment | January 28, 2019 |
Employees Health and Well Being
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 403.1 – Employee Physical Examinations | January 11, 2016 |
| 403.2 – Workers Compensation Insurance | May 11, 2015 |
| 403.3 – Communicable Diseases | October 26, 2020 |
| 403.4 – Hazardous Chemical Disclosure | January 28, 2019 |
| 403.5 – Substance Free Workplace | May 11, 2015 |
| 403.6 – Drug and Alcohol Testing | January 26, 2015 |
Licensed Employees – General
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 405.2 – Certified Staff Hiring | November 23, 2015 |
| 405.8 – Licensed Employee Evaluation | October 7, 2019 |
Licensed Employees – Termination of Employment
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 407.1 – Certified Staff Resignations | March 26, 2018 |
| 407.3 – Administrator – Licensed – Certified Staff Retirement | October 7, 2019 |
| 407.4 – Certified Staff Suspension and Dismissal | October 7, 2019 |
Licensed Employee – Professional Growth
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 408.1 – Certified Staff Professional Development | May 8, 2017 |
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 410.1 – Certified Staff Substitutes | May 8, 2017 |
| 410.1.A – Teacher Lesson Plans | February 19, 2018 |
| 410.5 – Substitute Teacher Compensation | January 26, 2015 |
Classified Employee – General
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 411.2 – Support Staff Hiring | November 23, 2015 |
| 411.5 – Support Staff Assignments and Transfers | December 19, 2016 |
| 411.7 – Classified Employee Evaluation | October 7, 2019 |
| 411.9 – Support Staff Substitutes | June 4, 2018 |
Classified Employee – Compensation and Benefits
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 412.1 – Support Staff Contracts and Compensation | October 12, 2020 |
| 412.3 – Support Staff Fringe Benefits | June 6, 2016 |
Classified Employee Termination of Employment
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 413.2 – Administrator – Licensed – Certified Staff Retirement | October 7, 2019 |
| 413.3 – Support Staff Suspension and Dismissal | February 10, 2014 |
| 413.5 – Support Staff Reductions | February 11, 2013 |
Classified Employee Vacations and Leave of Absences
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 414.1 – Classified Employee Vacations, Holidays, Personal Leave | October 12, 2020 |
| 414.2 – Support Staff Leaves and Absences | November 9, 2020 |
Other Personnel
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 415.1 – Student Teachers, Practicums and Internships | June 4, 2018 |
Current Policies in the Old Numbering Format Not Listed Above
All Employees
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 401.10 – Searches | January 26, 2015 |
| 401.17 – Use of District Materials and Equipment | March 27, 2017 |
| 401.18 – Printing & Duplicating | February 24, 2014 |
Certified Staff
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 403.4 – Certified Staff Visits and Conferences | November 23, 2015 |
Support Staff
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 404.9 – Support Staff Professional Development Opportunities | December 19, 2016 |
| 404.10 – Support Staff Supervision | February 11, 2013 |
| 404.12 – Support Staff Positions | January 25, 2016 |