Common use of INVOLUNTARY TRANSFER/REASSIGNMENT - SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Clause in Contracts

INVOLUNTARY TRANSFER/REASSIGNMENT - SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. An involuntary transfer or reassignment is one not sought or requested, or not agreed to by the bargaining unit member transferred/reassigned. The District reserves the right to involuntarily transfer an employee when there are irreconcilable differences between bargaining unit members, provided the following criteria has been met: a. The District’s current policy regarding the employee-to-employee complaint process has been initiated. b. A District appointed facilitator has been offered to meet with the bargaining unit members to attempt a conflict resolution. The recommendations of the facilitator shall be accepted and implemented by all parties involved. A bargaining unit member, upon request, shall be given written reasons for transfer/reassignment and upon request will be given a conference with the Superintendent or designee. All involuntary transfers/reassignments shall meet the following criteria. 12.11.1 An involuntary transfer or reassignment shall not change the bargaining unit member's anniversary date, accumulated illness leave, and accumulated vacation credit, or in any manner reflect adversely upon his/her rights. 12.11.2 No involuntary transfer or reassignment shall be arbitrary or capricious.