Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
(1)
History. The board was
created by Iowa Code chapter 272.
(2)
Composition. The
composition of the board is defined in Iowa Code section
272.3.
(3)
Executive director. The
governor shall appoint an executive director of the board subject to
confirmation by the senate. The executive director shall possess a background
in education licensure and administrative experience and shall serve at the
pleasure of the governor. The executive director acts as executive head of the
agency and is responsible for the administration of the board.
(4)
Major statutory
function. The board is created to exercise the exclusive authority to
license practitioners and professional development programs, except for
programs offered by practitioner preparation institutions or area education
agencies and approved by the state board of education. Licensing authority
includes the authority to establish criteria for the licenses, creation of
application and renewal forms, development of a code of professional rights and
responsibilities, practices, and ethics.
(5)
Conduct of business. The
ordinary business of the board is conducted at its regular meetings generally
held at 701 East Court Avenue, Suite A, Des Moines, Iowa 50309.
a. The board shall biennially, at its
regularly scheduled meeting in June, elect a chair from its membership to begin
serving upon election.
b. The board
shall approve annual meeting dates at least by June 30.
c. The board may schedule special meetings
called by the chair or upon request to the chair by six members of the board or
upon request of the executive director. Special meetings may be held by
electronic means in accordance with Iowa Code section
21.8.
d. The board will post the date, time, and
location of board meetings.
e.
Persons who wish to submit materials for the agenda and appear before the
board, or whose presence has been requested by the board, will be provided the
opportunity to address the board.
f.
In order to be placed on the agenda, materials must be received at least two
weeks prior to a scheduled board meeting. Materials from emergency or unusual
circumstances may be added to the agenda with the chair's approval.
g. The board will govern its meetings in
accordance with Iowa Code chapter 21 and its proceedings by Robert's Rules of
Order, Revised.
h. All board
meetings shall be open, and the public shall be permitted to attend the
meetings, unless the board votes to hold a closed session in accordance with
Iowa Code section
21.5.
i. Persons in attendance at board meetings
may be granted an opportunity to speak on an issue before the board at the
discretion of the chair. The length and frequency of public comment will be at
the discretion of the chair.
j.
Information, submissions or requests. General inquiries regarding the board,
requests for forms and other documents and all other requests and submissions
may be addressed to the Executive Director, Board of Educational Examiners, 701
East Court Avenue, Suite A, Des Moines, Iowa 50309.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code chapter
272.
