Iowa Department of Education

Periodically the Iowa legislature enacts financial incentives to encourage districts to share programs and staff, and to encourage reorganization of two or more school districts when it is beneficial for the students of those districts.

Contact:  Joyce Thomsen , Consultant 

Sharing and Reorganization Incentives Description

 Sharing and Reorganization Incentives Chart

Whole-Grade-Sharing and Reorganization Incentive Timeline

Operational Function Sharing Incentive Timeline

 Operational Function Sharing Calculation

Reorganization and Dissolution  History through July 1, 2008

 The Sharing, Reorganization and Dissolution Guide was updated in 2008.  It includes information on sharing opportunities; reorganization, dissolution, and merger procedures; and district reorganization plans by AEAs.

 Sharing, Reorganization and Dissolution Guide  2008-05-21 18:19:14

Open Enrollment Program Information, Handbook, and Application Forms

Whole Grade Sharing Program Information and Handbook