Common use of Involuntary Transfer/Reassignment Procedures Clause in Contracts

Involuntary Transfer/Reassignment Procedures. To assure compliance with state and federal requirements and to assure the best quality educational program in the district, it becomes necessary on occasion to make some transfers or reassignments on an involuntary basis. 1. The District will identify the buildings/programs and number of staff needing to be transferred or reassigned. 2. As soon as it is determined that a transfer(s) is necessary under the terms of this Article, the Employee Services administrator will meet with the affected building staff to allow for voluntary transfer(s) prior to making any involuntary transfer(s). 3. Employees identified for involuntary transfer/reassignment will be the least senior employee by the following categories: a) K-6 regular education employees in the building; or b) K-12 program assigned employees within a building by program; or c) 7-12 regular education employees by qualifications. 4. Identified unassigned staff will be ranked from most to least senior in each category (3.a-c). 5. All known open assignments will be listed by level (elementary school, middle school, high school and/or by program). 6. Beginning with the most senior employee being involuntary transferred/ reassigned, she/he will be allowed to choose an assignment for which she/he is certified and qualified from the available openings. In the event there are no openings in the building or district, she/he will be allowed to replace the least senior employee, according to the district seniority list published in January of the current year, in a position for which she/he is qualified. 7. When an involuntary transfer/reassignment occurs, the employee will fill out a form indicating a comparable position to which she/he would wish to be returned. Comparable position may include grade level, subject area, building site or any combination of these. Once placed in the selected position, an employee may designate one alternative placement. The employee retains the option to return to the original site prior to the opening of the school year. 8. Employees who have been involuntarily transferred or reassigned to a grade level or subject area which they have not previously taught or in which they do not possess an undergraduate minor or its equivalent issued within the last five (5) years, will not be non- renewed for performance deficiencies primarily related to subject matter, professional preparation, and scholarship during the first (1st) year of their involuntary transfer/reassignment. Upon request, involuntarily transferred/ reassigned employees will be provided with the necessary mentoring. 9. An employee cannot be involuntarily transferred or have an involuntary major reassignment two consecutive years. Reassignment of staff must be made in accordance with educational needs, sensitivity to staff and program need. 10. Employees selected for involuntary transfer/reassignment shall be notified no later than May 15 unless circumstances prevent it.

Involuntary Transfer/Reassignment Procedures. To assure compliance with state and federal requirements and to assure the best quality educational program in the district, it becomes necessary on occasion to make some transfers or reassignments on an involuntary basis. 1. The District will identify the buildings/programs and number of staff needing to be transferred or reassigned. 2. As soon as it is determined that a transfer(s) is necessary under the terms of this Article, the Employee Services Human Resources administrator will meet with the affected building staff to allow for voluntary transfer(s) prior to making any involuntary transfer(s). 3. Employees identified for involuntary transfer/reassignment will be the least senior employee by the following categories: (a) K-6 K-5 regular education employees in the building; or (b) K-12 program assigned employees within a building by program; or (c) 76-12 regular education employees by qualifications. 4. Identified unassigned staff will be ranked from most to least senior in each category (3.a-c). 5. All known open assignments will be listed by level (elementary school, middle school, high school and/or by program). 6. Beginning with the most senior employee being involuntary transferred/ reassigned, she/he will be allowed to choose an assignment for which she/he is certified and qualified from the available openings. In the event there are no openings in the building or district, she/he will be allowed to replace the least senior employee, according to the district seniority list published in January of the current year, in a position for which she/he is qualified. 7. When an involuntary transfer/reassignment occurs, the employee will fill out a form indicating a comparable position to which she/he would wish to be returned. Comparable position may include grade level, subject area, building site or any combination of these. Once placed in the selected position, an employee may designate one alternative placement. The employee retains the option to return to the original site prior to the opening of the school year. 8. Employees who have been involuntarily transferred or reassigned to a grade level or subject area which they have not previously taught or in which they do not possess an undergraduate minor or its equivalent issued within the last five (5) years, will not be non- non-renewed for performance deficiencies primarily related to subject matter, professional preparation, and scholarship during the first (1st) year of their involuntary transfer/reassignment. Upon request, involuntarily transferred/ reassigned employees will be provided with the necessary mentoring. 9. An employee cannot be involuntarily transferred or have an involuntary major reassignment two consecutive years. Reassignment of staff must be made in accordance with educational needs, sensitivity to staff and program need. 10. Employees selected for involuntary transfer/reassignment shall be notified no later than May 15 unless circumstances prevent it.

Involuntary Transfer/Reassignment Procedures. To assure compliance with state and federal requirements and to assure the best quality educational program in the district, it becomes necessary on occasion to make some transfers or reassignments on an involuntary basis. 1. The District will identify the buildings/programs and number of staff needing to be transferred or reassigned. 2. As soon as it is determined that a transfer(s) is necessary under the terms of this Article, the Employee Services administrator will meet with the affected building staff to allow for voluntary transfer(s) prior to making any involuntary transfer(s). 3. Employees identified for involuntary transfer/reassignment will be the least senior employee by the following categories: a) K-6 regular education employees in the building; or b) K-12 program assigned employees within a building by program; or c) 7-12 regular education employees by qualifications. 4. Identified unassigned staff will be ranked from most to least senior in each category (3.a-3.a- c). 5. All known open assignments will be listed by level (elementary school, middle school, high school and/or by program). 6. Beginning with the most senior employee being involuntary transferred/ reassigned, she/he will be allowed to choose an assignment for which she/he is certified and qualified from the available openings. In the event there are no openings in the building or district, she/he will be allowed to replace the least senior employee, according to the district seniority list published in January of the current year, in a position for which she/he is qualified. 7. When an involuntary transfer/reassignment occurs, the employee will fill out a form indicating a comparable position to which she/he would wish to be returned. Comparable position may include grade level, subject area, building site or any combination of these. Once placed in the selected position, an employee may designate one alternative placement. The employee retains the option to return to the original site prior to the opening of the school year. 8. Employees who have been involuntarily transferred or reassigned to a grade level or subject area which they have not previously taught or in which they do not possess an undergraduate minor or its equivalent issued within the last five (5) years, will not be non- non-renewed for performance deficiencies primarily related to subject matter, professional preparation, and scholarship during the first (1st) year of their involuntary transfer/reassignment. Upon request, involuntarily transferred/ reassigned employees will be provided with the necessary mentoring. 9. An employee cannot be involuntarily transferred or have an involuntary major reassignment two consecutive years. Reassignment of staff must be made in accordance with educational needs, sensitivity to staff and program need. 10. Employees selected for involuntary transfer/reassignment shall be notified no later than May 15 unless circumstances prevent it.

Involuntary Transfer/Reassignment Procedures. To assure compliance with state and federal requirements and to assure the best quality educational program in the district, it becomes necessary on occasion to make some transfers or reassignments on an involuntary basis. 1. The District will identify the buildings/programs and number of staff needing to be transferred or reassigned. 2. As soon as it is determined that a transfer(s) is necessary under the terms of this Article, the Employee Services Human Resources administrator will meet with the affected building staff to allow for voluntary transfer(s) prior to making any involuntary transfer(s). 3. Employees identified for involuntary transfer/reassignment will be the least senior employee by the following categories: (a) K-6 K‐5 regular education employees in the building; or (b) K-12 K‐12 program assigned employees within a building by program; or (c) 7-12 6‐12 regular education employees by qualifications. 4. Identified unassigned staff will be ranked from most to least senior in each category (3.a-c3.a‐c). 5. All known open assignments will be listed by level (elementary school, middle school, high school and/or by program). 6. Beginning with the most senior employee being involuntary transferred/ reassigned, she/he will be allowed to choose an assignment for which she/he is certified and qualified from the available openings. In the event there are no openings in the building or district, she/he will be allowed to replace the least senior employee, according to the district seniority list published in January of the current year, in a position for which she/he is qualified. 7. When an involuntary transfer/reassignment occurs, the employee will fill out a form indicating a comparable position to which she/he would wish to be returned. Comparable position may include grade level, subject area, building site or any combination of these. Once placed in the selected position, an employee may designate one alternative placement. The employee retains the option to return to the original site prior to the opening of the school year. 8. Employees who have been involuntarily transferred or reassigned to a grade level or subject area which they have not previously taught or in which they do not possess an undergraduate minor or its equivalent issued within the last five (5) years, will not be non- renewed non‐renewed for performance deficiencies primarily related to subject matter, professional preparation, and scholarship during the first (1st) year of their involuntary transfer/reassignment. Upon request, involuntarily transferred/ reassigned employees will be provided with the necessary mentoring. 9. An employee cannot be involuntarily transferred or have an involuntary major reassignment two consecutive years. Reassignment of staff must be made in accordance with educational needs, sensitivity to staff and program need. 10. Employees selected for involuntary transfer/reassignment shall be notified no later than May 15 unless circumstances prevent it.