Common use of District Initiated Involuntary Transfers Clause in Contracts

District Initiated Involuntary Transfers. 11.8.1 Involuntary transfer of bargaining unit members may be necessary:  to equalize the teaching load;  to compensate for changes in enrollment;  to meet instructional requirements; or  for just cause. Such transfers shall be initiated only by the Superintendent or designee. 11.8.2 In cases of involuntary transfers, all parties concerned with the transfers under consideration shall be consulted. Before action is taken the District will discuss alternatives and attempt to obtain the mutual consent of affected probationary and permanent teachers. 11.8.3 The specific reasons for transfers of probationary and/or a permanent bargaining unit members shall be set forth in writing so that those affected will have a clear statement of the reasons. The selection of a unit member for involuntary transfer from a school site to equalize the teaching load, or to compensate for changes in enrollment, or to meet instructional requirements, shall be based upon:  relevant credential and/or major and minor course work; and  recency of teaching experience; and  whether a unit member has been involuntary transferred within the prior year. If two or more bargaining unit members are judged by the District to be equal after applying the above criteria, then the earliest date of hire within the District will be the deciding factor. 11.8.4 Probationary and permanent bargaining unit members being transferred shall have the right to apply for any available teaching position within the District. If such a bargaining unit member is denied the applied-for position, a written rationale for such denial shall be provided upon request. 11.8.5 Probationary and permanent bargaining unit members being transferred shall be given an opportunity to visit schools where open positions exist, providing there is no disruption of the instructional program. If at all possible, such visitations shall be arranged during the instructional day. 11.8.6 If any probationary or permanent bargaining unit members involved in a transfer wish to appeal the decision, a review shall be held with the Superintendent or designee upon request. A bargaining unit member has the right to Association representation at a review hearing. 11.8.7 Probationary and permanent unit members being transferred will receive reasonable advance notice of the transfer in order to allow as much time as possible for the teacher to make the transition, probationary and permanent bargaining unit members transferred after the start of the school year shall be given five (5) school days notice before the actual transfer occurs, and up to five (5) days release time for the move to another site. The bargaining unit member shall submit a written request on a District approved form to the Personnel Officer which shall include the nature of the moving assistance desired and the amount of release time necessary. 11.8.8 Involuntarily transferred probationary and permanent bargaining unit members shall not be given a similar transfer for a period of at least two (2) years. 11.8.9 District management may transfer a bargaining unit member to any certificated position for which the bargaining unit member is credentialed by the State of California.

District Initiated Involuntary Transfers. 11.8.1 Involuntary transfer of bargaining unit members may be necessary:  to equalize the teaching load;  to compensate for changes in enrollment;  to meet instructional requirements; or  for just cause. Such transfers shall be initiated only by the Superintendent or designee. 11.8.2 In cases of involuntary transfers, all parties concerned with the transfers under consideration shall be consulted. Before action is taken the District will discuss alternatives and attempt to obtain the mutual consent of affected probationary and permanent teachers. 11.8.3 The specific reasons for transfers of probationary and/or a permanent bargaining unit members shall be set forth in writing so that those affected will have a clear statement of the reasons. The selection of a unit member for involuntary transfer from a school site to equalize the teaching load, or to compensate for changes in enrollment, or to meet instructional requirements, shall be based upon:  relevant credential and/or major and minor course work; and  recency of teaching experience; and  whether a unit member has been involuntary transferred within the prior year. If two or more bargaining unit members are judged by the District to be equal after applying the above criteria, then the earliest date of hire within the District will be the deciding factor. 11.8.4 Probationary and permanent bargaining unit members being transferred shall have the right to apply for any available teaching position within the District. If such a bargaining unit member is denied the applied-for position, a written rationale for such denial shall be provided upon request. 11.8.5 Probationary and permanent bargaining unit members being transferred shall be given an opportunity to visit schools where open positions exist, providing there is no disruption of the instructional program. If at all possible, such visitations shall be arranged during the instructional day. 11.8.6 If any probationary or permanent bargaining unit members involved in a transfer wish to appeal the decision, a review shall be held with the Superintendent or designee upon request. A bargaining unit member has the right to Association representation at a review hearing. 11.8.7 Probationary and permanent unit members being transferred will receive reasonable advance notice of the transfer in order to allow as much time as possible for the teacher to make the transition, probationary and permanent bargaining unit members transferred after the start of the school year shall be given five (5) school days notice before the actual transfer occurs, and up to five (5) days release time for the move to another site. The bargaining unit member shall submit a written request on a District approved form to the Personnel Officer which shall include the nature of the moving assistance desired and the amount of release time necessary. 11.8.8 Involuntarily transferred probationary and permanent bargaining unit members shall not be given a similar transfer for a period of at least two (2) years. 11.8.9 District management may transfer a bargaining unit member to any certificated position for which the bargaining unit member is credentialed by the State of California.two

District Initiated Involuntary Transfers. 11.8.1 Involuntary transfer of bargaining unit members may be necessary:  to equalize the teaching load;  to compensate for changes in enrollment;  to meet instructional requirements; or  for just cause. Such transfers shall be initiated only by the Superintendent or designee. 11.8.2 In cases of involuntary transfers, all parties concerned with the transfers under consideration shall be consulted. Before action is taken the District will discuss alternatives and attempt to obtain the mutual consent of affected probationary and permanent teachers. 11.8.3 The specific reasons for transfers of probationary and/or a permanent bargaining unit members shall be set forth in writing so that those affected will have a clear statement of the reasons. The selection of a unit member for involuntary transfer from a school site to equalize the teaching load, or to compensate for changes in enrollment, or to meet instructional requirements, shall be based upon:  relevant credential and/or major and minor course work; and  recency of teaching experience; and  whether a unit member has been involuntary transferred within the prior year. If two or more bargaining unit members are judged by the District to be equal after applying the above criteria, then the earliest date of hire within the District will be the deciding factor. 11.8.4 Probationary and permanent bargaining unit members being transferred shall have the right to apply for any available teaching position within the District. If such a bargaining unit member is denied the applied-for position, a written rationale for such denial shall be provided upon request. 11.8.5 Probationary and permanent bargaining unit members being transferred shall be given an opportunity to visit schools where open positions exist, providing there is no disruption of the instructional program. If at all possible, such visitations shall be arranged during the instructional day. 11.8.6 If any probationary or permanent bargaining unit members involved in a an involuntary transfer wish to appeal the decision, a review shall be held with the Superintendent or designee upon request. A bargaining unit member has the right to Association representation at a review hearing. 11.8.7 Probationary and permanent unit members being transferred will receive reasonable advance notice of the transfer in order to allow as much time as possible for the teacher to make the transition, probationary and permanent bargaining unit members transferred after the start of the school year shall be given five (5) school days notice before the actual transfer occurs, and up to five (5) days release time for the move to another site. The bargaining unit member shall submit a written request on a District approved form to the Personnel Officer Human Resources Department which shall include the nature of the moving assistance desired and the amount of release time necessary. 11.8.8 Involuntarily transferred probationary and permanent bargaining unit members shall not be given a similar transfer for a period of at least two (2) years. 11.8.9 District management may transfer a bargaining unit member to any certificated position for which the bargaining unit member is credentialed by the State of California.