This bill amends existing laws regarding school districts in Iowa, specifically focusing on the roles of executive officers within school boards and the process for auditing school district finances. It mandates that the board of directors of a school district must annually elect a chief executive officer, explicitly stating that the superintendent cannot hold this position. The bill removes the provision that designated the superintendent as the executive officer of the board, thereby separating these roles.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section that allows residents and employees of a school district to report suspected improper spending of school district funds to the county auditor. If they believe there is mismanagement, they can request an audit of the school district's financial condition and transactions, thereby increasing accountability and transparency in school district spending.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 279.8, 279.20