Common use of Involuntary Reassignments/Transfers Clause in Contracts

Involuntary Reassignments/Transfers. The District and the Association recognize that some involuntary reassignments/transfers of teachers may be unavoidable, and that the factors considered may include the educational needs of the school system, the teacher’s seniority in the District, the preferences of the individual teachers, academic preparation and area of competence, major/minor fields of study, and previous experience. The District shall not be arbitrary, capricious or discriminatory in making an involuntary reassignment/transfer. Arbitrary, capricious or discriminatory reassignments/transfers may be grounds for a grievance. In the event an involuntary reassignment/transfer becomes a matter of grievance, such reassignment/transfer shall not be deemed permanent until the grievance has been resolved.

Involuntary Reassignments/Transfers. The District and the Association recognize that some involuntary reassignments/transfers reassignment of teachers may be unavoidable, and that the factors considered may include the educational needs of the school system, the teacher’s seniority in the District, the preferences of the individual teachers, academic preparation and area of competence, major/minor fields of study, and previous experience. The District shall not be arbitrary, capricious or discriminatory in making an involuntary reassignment/transfer. Arbitrary, capricious or discriminatory reassignments/transfers reassignments may be grounds for a grievance. In the event an involuntary reassignment/transfer reassignment becomes a matter of grievance, such reassignment/transfer reassignment shall not be deemed permanent until the grievance has been resolved.