Common use of Involuntary Reassignment Clause in Contracts

Involuntary Reassignment. An involuntary reassignment shall be used only when the District is unable to meet its needs on a voluntary basis. In order to solicit qualified volunteers to fill a position prior to involuntary reassignment, the District will notify all qualified unit members of the available assignment opportunity and request volunteers to fill the position. If there are multiple unit members who volunteer and meet the minimum qualifications or the equivalent for the assignment, then the unit member who is most senior will be selected. When an involuntary reassignment is to be made because no eligible unit member volunteered for the assignment, the Chief Human Resources Officer shall notify the Association and the effected unit member(s) as soon as the District has knowledge of the pending reassignment. A conference will be held between the effected unit member(s), a representative of the Association, the Chief Human Resources Officer, area Xxxx or Department Chairperson, and the Vice President for Academic Services or Vice President for Student Services, as appropriate, to discuss the reason(s) for reassignment. The District will involuntarily reassign the unit member who is least senior on the seniority list who meets the minimum qualifications or the equivalent for the assignment and has previously taught or practiced in the non-instructional discipline for a minimum of two years. If the involuntary reassignment results in a change in the unit member’s salary schedule applicable to the assignment, the District and the union will meet to negotiate the salary schedule placement. If the involuntary reassignment of a teaching unit member is to a discipline that the member has not taught in the last three years, the unit member will have one semester to prepare for the reassignment. Members of the unit who are to be involuntarily reassigned shall be given as much advance notice as possible prior to the effective date of the reassignment. If a unit member is to be involuntarily reassigned, s/he may request a written explanation of the reason(s) for the reassignment. If the involuntary reassignment is from a non-tenure track to a tenure-track assignment, the reassigned unit member will begin a tenure-track process following the Modified Tenure Review Procedure outlined in Article 11 of this agreement.

Involuntary Reassignment. An 1. Involuntary reassignment is the reassignment of a unit member by the site administrator. 2. When involuntary reassignment reassignment(s) are necessary, the site administrator shall be used only when the District is unable attempt to meet its needs on a voluntary basis. In order to solicit qualified volunteers to fill place unit member(s) in a position prior similar to their former assignment(s). 3. Prior to involuntary reassignment, the District will notify all qualified administrator involved shall make demonstrable efforts to resolve the situation through offering voluntary reassignment to the unit member. 4. Criteria to be applied for involuntary reassignment of unit members of are: a. Contribution(s) which the available assignment opportunity and request volunteers to fill reassignment can make toward strengthening the position. If there are multiple unit members who volunteer and meet total school program, as determined by the minimum qualifications or the equivalent for site administrator. b. Appropriate credential authorizing service in the assignment, then . 5. A recommendation to involuntarily reassign a unit member shall take place only after a meeting or consultation between the unit member who being considered for reassignment and the site administrator. If, after two days of concerted effort to meet or consult with the unit member, the site administrator finds that the unit member is most senior unavailable, a written communication will be selectedplaced in the unit member's mailbox and will also be sent by registered mail to the last home address. When an The teacher shall have two (2) weeks to respond from the date of mailing until August 1st; after that, one (1) week. If the unit member fails to respond to the registered letter, the involuntary reassignment is to be made because no eligible may take place without a conference. 6. Upon written request, a unit member volunteered for the assignment, the Chief Human Resources Officer shall notify the Association and the effected unit member(s) as soon as the District has knowledge of the pending reassignment. A conference will be held between the effected unit member(s), a representative of the Association, the Chief Human Resources Officer, area Xxxx or Department Chairperson, and the Vice President for Academic Services or Vice President for Student Services, as appropriate, to discuss given in writing the reason(s) for his or her involuntary reassignment. The District will involuntarily reassign written request and the unit member who is least senior written response shall be kept on the seniority list who meets the minimum qualifications or the equivalent for the assignment and has previously taught or practiced file in the non-instructional discipline for a minimum of two yearsHuman Resources Office, but not in the employee's personnel file. 7. If the involuntary reassignment results in necessitates a change in room change, the unit member’s salary schedule applicable site administrator shall provide assistance to the assignment, the District transferee in obtaining and the union will meet to negotiate the salary schedule placementmoving materials. 8. If the involuntary reassignment of a teaching unit member is Prior to a discipline that the member has not taught in the last three yearsgrievance beginning at Level II, the unit member will must have one semester to prepare requested in writing the reasons for the reassignment. 9. Members An employee who has been involuntarily reassigned or transferred into a teaching assignment may voluntarily request the assistance of subject area specialists as outlined in the Peer Assistance and Review Program Side letter for the first year of their new assignment. Such participation in the remediation program shall not be a part of the unit who are to teacher evaluation and shall not be involuntarily reassigned shall be given as much advance notice as possible prior to placed in the effective date of the reassignment. If a unit member is to be involuntarily reassigned, s/he may request a written explanation of the reason(s) for the reassignment. If the involuntary reassignment is from a non-tenure track to a tenure-track assignment, the reassigned unit member will begin a tenure-track process following the Modified Tenure Review Procedure outlined in Article 11 of this agreementteacher's personnel file.

Involuntary Reassignment. An involuntary reassignment shall may be used only when initiated by the District is unable within a school site due to: changes in enrollment, staffing shortages or surpluses within a school and/or department, verified curricular needs, and/or the need to meet its needs on a voluntary basis. In order to solicit qualified volunteers to fill a position prior to involuntary reassignment, improve performance as documented by current evaluation. 8.4.1 The site administrator shall consider the District will notify all qualified unit members of the available assignment opportunity and request volunteers to fill the position. If there are multiple unit members who volunteer and meet the minimum qualifications or the equivalent for the assignment, then following criteria when selecting the unit member who is most senior will be selected. When an involuntary reassignment is to be made because involuntarily reassigned, in no eligible unit member volunteered for the assignment, the Chief Human Resources Officer shall notify the Association particular order:  credential authorization (as identified by current state and the effected unit member(sfederal laws) as soon as the District has knowledge  major or minor field of the pending reassignment. A conference will be held between the effected unit member(s), a representative of the Association, the Chief Human Resources Officer, area Xxxx or Department Chairperson, and the Vice President for Academic Services or Vice President for Student Services, as appropriate, to discuss the reason(s) for reassignment. The District will involuntarily reassign the unit member who is least senior on the seniority list who meets the minimum qualifications or the equivalent for the assignment and has previously taught or practiced in the non-instructional discipline for a minimum of two years. If the involuntary reassignment results in a change study  needs required in the unit member’s salary schedule applicable to the assignment, the District and the union will meet to negotiate the salary schedule placement. If the involuntary reassignment of a teaching unit member is to a discipline that the member has not taught current position as well as in the last three years, reassignment position  unique school needs in grade level/department  documented strengths or weaknesses as stated in the unit member will have one semester to prepare for the reassignment. Members of the unit who member’s current evaluation When above factors are to be involuntarily reassigned equal, seniority, as defined in 8.1.4 shall be given as much advance notice as possible the tie breaker. 8.4.2 Unit members being involuntarily reassigned, other than those being reassigned to improve his/her performance pursuant to Section 8.4, shall have the right to indicate preferences in writing from a list of known vacancies. 8.4.3 Five (5) workdays prior to the effective date of a unit member’s involuntary reassignment, the appropriate site administrator shall meet with the unit member to discuss the specific reasons for and provide written notice of the involuntary reassignment. If . 8.4.4 No unit member shall be involuntarily reassigned to create a vacancy for a unit member is who will be reassigned to be improve performance. 8.4.5 Unit members being involuntarily reassigned, sother than those being reassigned to improve his/he may request her performance pursuant to Section 8.4, shall be placed in open positions through a written explanation collaborative process between the Principal or designee and association leadership. 8.4.6 In the event of the reason(sneed to form a combination class, the District shall seek a suitable volunteer teacher for assignment to that class. If there is no volunteer, an involuntary reassignment to the combination class will be made on a collaborative rotational basis within the affected grade levels except when legitimate educational reasons prevail. 8.4.6.1 If the employee who volunteers for assignment to a combination class is denied such combination assignment, the appropriate site administrator shall meet with the unit member to discuss the reasons within five (5) for workdays of the reassignmentdenial. If the involuntary reassignment is from a non-tenure track to a tenure-track assignmentunit member requests the reasons for the denial in writing, the reassigned appropriate site administrator shall provide the specific reasons in writing within five (5) workdays of the request. 8.4.7 Upon request, the unit member will begin a tenure-track process following shall receive moving assistance from the Modified Tenure Review Procedure outlined in Article 11 District. 8.4.8 Upon request, the unit member shall receive reasonable preparation time of this agreement.up to three

Involuntary Reassignment. An 9.3.3.1 When an involuntary reassignment becomes necessary, the principal shall consider volunteers first. Other factors to be considered are: district wide seniority, student population needs, health and welfare of students and unit members, the continuity of the school programs for students, and staff working relationships. 9.3.3.2 When an involuntary reassignment becomes necessary, the unit member to be affected shall receive written notification as soon as the necessity for the reassignment is known, including the rationale for the reassignment. 9.3.3.3 Involuntary reassignments shall not be arbitrary or capricious, nor based solely upon norm referenced test scores. The reasons for involuntary reassignment include a change in student number/population, a change in the composition of student population, the filling of a vacant position, a change in a school site educational program, to meet the special needs of a specific class, credentials/training of unit members and other legitimate educational needs of the school site, i.e., working relationships and job performance. 9.3.3.4 Principals shall make a good faith effort to avoid involuntary grade level reassignments. Annually, school staffs shall be used only when surveyed for the District is unable purpose of obtaining information relative to meet its needs on personal preferences of possible grade level changes. Principals considering unit members for involuntary grade level reassignments shall call a voluntary basismeeting with those unit members to discuss the principal's intentions and reasons prior to a final decision. Upon request, unit members shall receive a written statement of the reasons for the grade level changes. 9.3.3.5 Unit members, including Pre-School Teachers, who are to be reassigned or who must be transferred to a different classroom at the same site shall be notified as soon as possible. In order the event that their reassignment is to solicit qualified volunteers to fill a position take place, the school principal shall meet with the affected unit members prior to involuntary reassignmentthe time at which the reassignment is to take place. Unit members who are reassigned shall be given two (2) release or compensation days for moving and preparation. The two (2) release or compensation days shall be taken no later than April 15 of the school year in which the reassignment becomes effective. If requested, the District will notify all qualified unit members of the available assignment opportunity provide labor and request volunteers transportation to fill the position. If there are multiple unit members who volunteer and meet the minimum qualifications or the equivalent for the assignment, then the unit member who is most senior will be selected. When an involuntary reassignment is to be made because no eligible unit member volunteered for the assignment, the Chief Human Resources Officer shall notify the Association and the effected unit member(s) as soon as the District has knowledge of the pending reassignment. A conference will be held between the effected unit member(s), a representative of the Association, the Chief Human Resources Officer, area Xxxx or Department Chairperson, and the Vice President for Academic Services or Vice President for Student Services, as appropriate, to discuss the reason(s) for reassignment. The District will involuntarily reassign the unit member who is least senior on the seniority list who meets the minimum qualifications or the equivalent for the assignment and has previously taught or practiced in the non-instructional discipline for a minimum of two years. If the involuntary reassignment results in a change in move the unit member’s salary schedule applicable materials to the new assignment, the District and the union will meet to negotiate the salary schedule placement. If the involuntary reassignment of a teaching unit member is to a discipline that the member has not taught in the last three years, the unit member will have one semester to prepare for the reassignment. Members of the unit who are to be involuntarily reassigned shall be given as much advance notice as possible prior to the effective date of the reassignment. If a unit member is to be involuntarily reassigned, s/he may request a written explanation of the reason(s) for the reassignment. If the involuntary reassignment is from a non-tenure track to a tenure-track assignment, the reassigned unit member will begin a tenure-track process following the Modified Tenure Review Procedure outlined in Article 11 of this agreement.