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INVOLUNTARY TRANSFERS AND REASSIGNMENTS. X. Xx involuntary transfer or reassignment will be made only after a meeting between the employee involved and the appropriate site administrator, at which time the employee will be notified of the considerations for the transfer and reassignment. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall be summarized in writing. B. In the event that an employee objects to the transfer or reassignment discussed at the meeting, upon his/her written request, the Superintendent will meet with him /her. C. Whenever involuntary transfers occur, volunteer(s) shall first be sought (an employee who volunteers for an involuntary transfer will be given the same considerations in determining the school transfer as is given to other voluntary transfers). If no volunteers are identified, factors such as certification, experience, and subject matter expertise will be considered. D. When a site administrator or supervisor is considering an involuntary transfer or reassignment, they shall discuss the possibility with the affected employee as soon as the information is available, but no later than July 15, if possible. After July 15, the proper administrator will meet with the employee and provide the employee the considerations for any change. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall be summarized in writing. X. A unit member transferred involuntarily out of his/her certificated/licensed area will not be reduced in salary. F. An employee being involuntarily transferred or reassigned shall have the right to apply for any vacancy for which he/she is properly certificated. G. Employees involuntarily transferred or reassigned have the right to request to return to the school from which they were transferred should a position for which they are qualified open prior to the first duty day for employees. H. A teacher who is transferred involuntarily after the beginning of the school year will be given at least two full days without students or other assignments in order to perform some of the professional responsibilities required to adequately prepare for his/her transfer.

INVOLUNTARY TRANSFERS AND REASSIGNMENTS. X. Xx involuntary transfer or reassignment will be made only after a meeting between the employee involved and the appropriate site administrator, at which time the employee will be notified of the considerations for the transfer and reassignment. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall be summarized in writing. B. In the event that an employee objects to the transfer or reassignment discussed at the meeting, upon his/her their written request, the Superintendent will meet with him /herthem. C. Whenever involuntary transfers occur, volunteer(s) shall first be sought (an employee who volunteers for an involuntary transfer will be given the same considerations in determining the school transfer as is given to other voluntary transfers). If no volunteers are identified, factors such as certification, experience, and subject matter expertise will be considered. D. When a site administrator or supervisor is considering an involuntary transfer or reassignment, they shall discuss the possibility with the affected employee as soon as the information is available, but no later than July 15, if possible. After July 15, the proper administrator will meet with the employee and provide the employee the considerations for any change. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall be summarized in writing. X. A unit member transferred involuntarily out of his/her their certificated/licensed area will not be reduced in salary. F. An employee being involuntarily transferred or reassigned shall have the right to apply for any vacancy for which he/she is they are properly certificated. G. Employees involuntarily transferred or reassigned have the right to request to return to the school from which they were transferred should a position for which they are qualified open prior to the first duty day for employees. H. X. A teacher who is transferred involuntarily after the beginning of the school year will be given at least two full days without students or other assignments in order to perform some of the professional responsibilities required to adequately prepare for his/her their transfer.

INVOLUNTARY TRANSFERS AND REASSIGNMENTS. X. Xx A. An involuntary transfer or reassignment will be made only after a meeting between the employee involved and the appropriate site administrator, at which time the employee will be notified of the considerations for the transfer and reassignment. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall be summarized in writing. B. In the event that an employee objects to the transfer or reassignment discussed at the meeting, upon his/her written request, the Superintendent will meet with him /her. C. Whenever involuntary transfers occur, volunteer(s) shall first be sought (an employee who volunteers for an involuntary transfer will be given the same considerations in determining the school transfer as is given to other voluntary transfers). If no volunteers are identified, factors such as certification, experience, and subject matter expertise will be considered. D. When a site administrator or supervisor is considering an involuntary transfer or reassignment, they shall discuss the possibility with the affected employee as soon as the information is available, but no later than July 15, if possible. After July 15, the proper administrator will meet with the employee and provide the employee the considerations for any change. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall be summarized in writing. X. E. A unit member transferred involuntarily out of his/her certificated/licensed area will not be reduced in salary. F. An employee being involuntarily transferred or reassigned shall have the right to apply for any vacancy for which he/she is properly certificated. G. Employees involuntarily transferred or reassigned have the right to request to return to the school from which they were transferred should a position for which they are qualified open prior to the first duty day for employees. H. A teacher who is transferred involuntarily after the beginning of the school year will be given at least two full days without students or other assignments in order to perform some of the professional responsibilities required to adequately prepare for his/her transfer.

INVOLUNTARY TRANSFERS AND REASSIGNMENTS. X. Xx ‌ Once it is known, the Superintendent or his/her designee shall give notification to a teacher or educational support personal employee of a change in his/her assignment for the forthcoming school year prior to the end of the school term. In the event of an involuntary transfer to another building or reassignment during the summer recess, the staff member shall be notified promptly by communicating to his/her last known address and via email. The staff member shall be offered the opportunity of a conference with the administrator responsible for such change to discuss such change. In the event of an involuntary transfer or reassignment during the course of the school year, the staff member shall be given notification of the change in writing. The employee shall be offered the opportunity of a conference with the administrator responsible for the change to discuss the change. Affected staff members shall be given a minimum of two (2) teacher workdays before the change takes effect. When volunteers are not obtainable, such changes shall be made on the basis of teacher licensure and will consider District seniority (least seniority to most seniority), with staff on the retirement track considered last. Involuntary transfers and reassignments shall not be for punitive reasons. The reason(s) for such change shall be provided. If an opening occurs before the start of the next school year in the previous assignment or building from which the staff member was involuntarily transferred, the affected staff member will be made only after a meeting between given first consideration in the employee involved and following year to return to the appropriate site administrator, at which time the employee will be notified of the considerations for the transfer and reassignmentprevious assignment or building. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meetingrequest is denied, the final assignment and considerations reason(s) shall be summarized provided in writing. B. In . Before finalizing an involuntary transfer of a staff member, the event that Superintendent or designee shall send an employee objects email to staff requesting volunteers for the transfer assignment and, if a qualified staff member volunteers within forty-eight (48) hours of the email being sent, then the Superintendent or reassignment discussed at the meeting, upon his/her written request, the Superintendent will meet with him /her. C. Whenever involuntary transfers occur, designee shall first consider such volunteer(s) before involuntarily transferring a staff member provided such volunteer(s) shall first be sought (an employee who fully qualified and able to fulfill the other aspects of the position, including level of experience, educational achievements and other qualities as described in the job description for the position and the District’s evaluation plan. Such volunteers for an involuntary transfer will also be given first consideration to return to the same considerations in determining previous building for the school transfer as is given to other voluntary transfers)following year. If no volunteers are identified, factors such as certification, experience, and subject matter expertise will be considered. D. When a site administrator or supervisor is considering an involuntary transfer or reassignment, they shall discuss the possibility with the affected employee as soon as the information is available, but no later than July 15, if possible. After July 15, the proper administrator will meet with the employee and provide the employee the considerations for any change. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall be summarized in writing. X. A unit Any staff member transferred involuntarily out of his/her certificated/licensed area will not be reduced in salary. F. An employee being involuntarily transferred or reassigned shall have the right to apply for any vacancy for which he/she is properly certificated. G. Employees involuntarily transferred or reassigned have the right to request to return to the school from which they were transferred should a position for which they are qualified open prior to the first duty day for employees. H. A teacher who is transferred involuntarily after the beginning of the school year will be given at least two full days without students or other assignments in order consideration of available vacancies needing to perform some of the professional responsibilities required to adequately prepare for his/her transferbe filled before a decision is finalized.

INVOLUNTARY TRANSFERS AND REASSIGNMENTS. X. Xx involuntary transfer or reassignment ‌ Qualified voluntary transfers will be made only after a meeting between the employee involved and the appropriate site administrator, at which time the employee will be notified sought before any employees are involuntarily transferred. Notice of the considerations for the transfer and reassignment. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall be summarized in writing. B. In the event that an employee objects to the transfer or reassignment discussed at the meeting, upon his/her written request, the Superintendent will meet with him /her. C. Whenever involuntary transfers occur, volunteer(s) shall first be sought (an employee who volunteers for an involuntary transfer will be given the same considerations to teachers by May 15th except in determining the school transfer as is given to other voluntary transfers)cases of emergency. If no volunteers are identified, factors such as certification, experience, and subject matter expertise Qualified continuing contracted employees will be considered. D. involuntarily transferred to a comparable position to ensure their continued employment and/or to meet the program needs of the District. An employee will not be involuntarily transferred more than once in a 4-year time period. When a site administrator or supervisor is considering an involuntary transfer or reassignment, they shall discuss the possibility is made: 1. Reverse District seniority will govern. The individual with the affected least District seniority will be involuntarily transferred. If a tie exists, the person with the least State seniority will be involuntarily transferred. If a tie still exists, a coin toss will be administered. 2. The involuntary transfer status will be in effect for one school year, after which time the employee as soon as may return to the information is available, but no later than July 15former position, if possible. After July 15, the proper administrator will meet with the employee and provide the employee the considerations for any changeavailable. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meetingformer position is not available, the final employee will have priority access to posted positions 2 grade levels above or below the former position at the elementary level, or content area at the secondary level. Employees who have been involuntarily transferred to a majority assignment in which they have not previously taught or are not endorsed, will be provided assistance (in the form of reimbursement for college courses or District in-service suggested and considerations shall approved by the District) in meeting the needs of the involuntary transfer. Involuntarily transferred employees will be summarized in writingprovided with the following special considerations: 1. A meeting with the Superintendent or designee and immediate supervisor to explain the reasons for change with Association representative present. X. A unit member transferred involuntarily out of his/her certificated/licensed area will not be reduced in salary2. Custodial assistance as reasonably needed to facilitate the move. F. An employee being involuntarily transferred or reassigned shall have the right to apply for any vacancy for which he/she is properly certificated. G. Employees involuntarily transferred or reassigned have the right to request to return to the school from which they were transferred should a position for which they are qualified open 3. At least 10 working days advance notice prior to the first duty day for employees. H. A teacher who is transferred involuntarily after move unless an emergency exists, such as balancing class loads at the beginning of the school year year/trimester. If less than 10 working days’ notice is provided, a substitute teacher will be given at least two full hired for 3 days without students or other assignments in order to perform some work with the teacher. The involuntarily transferred teacher will direct the use of the professional responsibilities required substitute. 4. When an employee is involuntarily transferred after the end of a school year, the transferred employee may work 2 additional days at the employee’s per diem rate (submitted on a timesheet), for the purpose of moving to adequately prepare for his/her transferthe newly assigned location.

INVOLUNTARY TRANSFERS AND REASSIGNMENTS. X. Xx involuntary transfer 8.3.1 Involuntary transfers or reassignment will reassignments shall not be made only after outside the major or minor fields of study and/or the areas of qualification as established by the unit member’s credential(s) unless by mutual consent. 8.3.2 No unit member shall be transferred or reassigned for arbitrary or punitive reasons. 8.3.3 When a meeting between unit member is to be involuntarily transferred or reassigned, the employee involved unit member being transferred or reassigned shall be provided, upon request, up to two (2) days of compensatory time or two (2) days of pay at the daily substitute rate for the personal time required to move, prepare and organize his/her classroom environment and materials. The District shall provide assistance in moving boxed material whenever a unit member is involuntarily transferred or reassigned. 8.3.3.1 A unit member shall not be involuntarily reassigned and/or transferred more than once within a two (2) year period. 8.3.4 Involuntary transfers and/or involuntary reassignments may be initiated by District and/or site-level management based upon good and sufficient cause relating to the appropriate site administrator, at which time the employee will be notified educational needs of the considerations District, including the need for compliance with the transfer No Child Left Behind Act (“NCLB”) and reassignmentBilingual, Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (“BCLAD”) certificate requirements. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall be summarized in writing. B. In the event that an employee objects of such transfer or reassignment, the employee(s) shall be advised of the reasons thereof through a personal conference with the appropriate administrator five (5) days prior to the transfer or reassignment discussed at the meetingreassignment, upon his/her written request, the Superintendent will meet with him /her. C. Whenever involuntary transfers occur, volunteer(s) shall first be sought (an employee who volunteers for an involuntary transfer will be given the same considerations in determining the school transfer as is given to other voluntary transfers). If no volunteers are identified, factors such as certification, experience, and subject matter expertise will be considered. D. When a site administrator or supervisor is considering an involuntary unless said transfer or reassignment, they shall discuss reassignment occurs within the possibility with the affected employee as soon as the information is available, but no later than July 15, if possiblefirst month of school or in case of an emergency. After July 15, the proper administrator will meet with the employee and provide the employee the considerations for any change. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall Teachers to be summarized in writing. X. A unit member transferred involuntarily out of his/her certificated/licensed area will not be reduced in salary. F. An employee being involuntarily transferred or reassigned shall have the right to apply for any vacancy for which he/she is properly certificated. G. Employees involuntarily transferred or reassigned have the right to request to return to the school indicate duty preferences from which they were transferred should a position list of all available positions for which they are qualified open prior by virtue of credential and training, and the administrator(s) responsible for the transfer or reassignment shall make every effort to the first duty day for employeeshonor these preferences. H. A teacher 8.3.5 If a particular worksite is to be closed, unit members at that site shall be accorded first consideration for filling any new or vacant positions at the site(s) to which the students at the closing site are being placed. 8.3.6 The District shall consider the following criteria in selecting the unit member to be involuntarily transferred: 1. Grade level and/or subject area experience; 2. Appropriate credentials; 3. Ability to perform responsibilities of the vacant position; 4. Special qualifications for the vacant position, including, but not limited to adjunct duty skills; 5. Evaluations; 6. Years of experience; and 7. Legal requirements of the District. 8.3.7 When the District considers two or more unit members being considered for involuntary transfer to be equal on the basis of the criteria enumerated in Section 8.3.6, the unit member with the least District-wide seniority shall be selected for involuntary transfer. 8.3.8 Any member of the unit who is to be involuntarily transferred involuntarily after shall be informed by the beginning Superintendent or designee of the school year will reason(s) for the transfer. If the unit member requests, a conference shall be given at least two full days without students held with the Superintendent or other assignments in order to perform some of the professional responsibilities required to adequately prepare for his/her transferdesignee.

INVOLUNTARY TRANSFERS AND REASSIGNMENTS. X. Xx involuntary transfer or reassignment will 23.1 A conference shall be made only after a meeting held between the employee involved professional staff member and the appropriate site administrator, at which time building principal explaining the employee will be notified reason a transfer of the considerations for the transfer and reassignmentindividual is being considered. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meetingreassignment is deemed necessary, the final assignment and considerations shall be summarized in writing. B. In the event that an employee objects to the transfer or reassignment discussed at the meeting, upon his/her written request, the Superintendent will meet with him /her. C. Whenever involuntary transfers occur, volunteer(s) shall first be sought (an employee who volunteers for an involuntary transfer professional staff member will be given written notice. At the same considerations elementary level, once the particular grade assignment is determined for the transfer/reassignment, the transfer/reassignment shall be made on a reverse seniority basis, with the last person hired in determining the school district who is in the affected assignment being subject to the transfer/reassignment. At the secondary level, once the area of assignment to be affected is determined, the transfer shall be made on a reverse seniority basis, with the last person hired in the district being subject to the transfer/reassignment. Professional staff members being transferred as is given to other voluntary transfers). If no volunteers are identified, factors such as certification, experiencea result of a principal initiated request or administrative initiated request shall be informed by July 5th, and if suitable openings exist, the professional staff member shall be reassigned. Professional staff members subject matter expertise will be considered. D. When a site administrator or supervisor is considering an to involuntary transfer or reassignment, they shall discuss the possibility with the affected employee as soon as the information is available, but no later than July 15, if possible. After July 15, the proper administrator will meet with the employee and provide the employee the considerations for any change. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall be summarized in writing. X. A unit member transferred involuntarily out offered a choice of his/her certificated/licensed area will not be reduced in salary. F. An employee being involuntarily transferred or reassigned shall have the right to apply for any vacancy for which he/she is properly certificated. G. Employees involuntarily transferred or reassigned have the right to request to return to the school from which they were transferred should a position available assignments for which they are qualified open prior to certified/licensed at the first duty day for employeestime any transfer is being considered. H. (a) A teacher who is transferred transfer shall be defined as a move from one building to another building. (b) A reassignment shall be defined as a move from one subject area or grade level within the same building. (c) A vacancy shall be defined as any position left unfilled as a result of transfer, nonrenewal, resignation, retirement, termination or death, or any newly-created or partially modified position. 23.2 Should the Board deem it necessary to involuntarily after transfer a bargaining unit member, the beginning of the school year following procedures shall apply: (a) The Board will be given at least two full days without students or other assignments in order make every reasonable attempt to perform some of the professional responsibilities required to adequately prepare for his/her avoid involuntary transfer. (b) No bargaining unit member shall be involuntarily transferred if other eligible bargaining unit members will voluntarily transfer. (c) Any bargaining unit member subject to involuntary transfer will receive ten (10) days prior notice in writing giving reasons for the proposed involuntary transfer. Upon request, such bargaining unit member shall be granted a hearing with the Superintendent before the transfer is completed. (d) No employee shall be transferred or reassigned for arbitrary, capricious, or disciplinary reasons.

INVOLUNTARY TRANSFERS AND REASSIGNMENTS. X. Xx A. An involuntary transfer or reassignment will be made only after a meeting between the employee involved and the appropriate site administrator, at which time the employee will be notified of the considerations for the transfer and reassignment. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall be summarized in writing. B. In the event that an employee objects to the transfer or reassignment discussed at the meeting, upon his/her their written request, the Superintendent will meet with him /herthem. C. Whenever involuntary transfers occur, volunteer(s) shall first be sought (an employee who volunteers for an involuntary transfer will be given the same considerations in determining the school transfer as is given to other voluntary transfers). If no volunteers are identified, factors such as certification, experience, and subject matter expertise will be considered. D. When a site administrator or supervisor is considering an involuntary transfer or reassignment, they shall discuss the possibility with the affected employee as soon as the information is available, but no later than July 15, if possible. After July 15, the proper administrator will meet with the employee and provide the employee the considerations for any change. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall be summarized in writing. X. E. A unit member transferred involuntarily out of his/her their certificated/licensed area will not be reduced in salary. F. An employee being involuntarily transferred or reassigned shall have the right to apply for any vacancy for which he/she is they are properly certificated. G. Employees involuntarily transferred or reassigned have the right to request to return to the school from which they were transferred should a position for which they are qualified open prior to the first duty day for employees. H. A teacher who is transferred involuntarily after the beginning of the school year will be given at least two full days without students or other assignments in order to perform some of the professional responsibilities required to adequately prepare for his/her their transfer.

INVOLUNTARY TRANSFERS AND REASSIGNMENTS. X. Xx involuntary transfer 8.3.1 Involuntary transfers or reassignment will reassignments shall not be made only after outside the major or minor fields of study and/or the areas of qualification as established by the unit member’s credential(s) unless by mutual consent. 8.3.2 No unit member shall be transferred or reassigned for arbitrary or punitive reasons. 8.3.3 When a meeting between unit member is to be involuntarily transferred or reassigned, the employee involved unit member being transferred or reassigned shall be provided, upon request, up to two (2) days of compensatory time or two (2) days of pay at the daily substitute rate for the personal time required to move, prepare and organize his/her classroom environment and materials. The District shall provide assistance in moving boxed material whenever a unit member is involuntarily transferred or reassigned. 8.3.4 Involuntary transfers and/or involuntary reassignments may be initiated by District and/or site-level management based upon good and sufficient cause relating to the appropriate site administrator, at which time the employee will be notified educational needs of the considerations District, including the need for compliance with the transfer No Child Left Behind Act (“NCLB”) and reassignmentBilingual, Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (“BCLAD”) certificate requirements. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall be summarized in writing. B. In the event that an employee objects of such transfer or reassignment, the employee(s) shall be advised of the reasons thereof through a personal conference with the appropriate administrator five (5) days prior to the transfer or reassignment discussed at the meetingreassignment, upon his/her written request, the Superintendent will meet with him /her. C. Whenever involuntary transfers occur, volunteer(s) shall first be sought (an employee who volunteers for an involuntary transfer will be given the same considerations in determining the school transfer as is given to other voluntary transfers). If no volunteers are identified, factors such as certification, experience, and subject matter expertise will be considered. D. When a site administrator or supervisor is considering an involuntary unless said transfer or reassignment, they shall discuss reassignment occurs within the possibility with the affected employee as soon as the information is available, but no later than July 15, if possiblefirst month of school or in case of an emergency. After July 15, the proper administrator will meet with the employee and provide the employee the considerations for any change. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall Teachers to be summarized in writing. X. A unit member transferred involuntarily out of his/her certificated/licensed area will not be reduced in salary. F. An employee being involuntarily transferred or reassigned shall have the right to apply for any vacancy for which he/she is properly certificated. G. Employees involuntarily transferred or reassigned have the right to request to return to the school indicate duty preferences from which they were transferred should a position list of all available positions for which they are qualified open prior by virtue of credential and training, and the administrator(s) responsible for the transfer or reassignment shall make every effort to the first duty day for employeeshonor these preferences. H. A teacher 8.3.5 If a particular worksite is to be closed, unit members at that site shall be accorded first consideration for filling any new or vacant positions at the site(s) to which the students at the closing site are being placed. 8.3.6 The District shall consider the following criteria in selecting the unit member to be involuntarily transferred: 1. Grade level and/or subject area experience; 2. Appropriate credentials; 3. Ability to perform responsibilities of the vacant position; 4. Special qualifications for the vacant position, including, but not limited to adjunct duty skills; 5. Evaluations; 6. Years of experience; and 7. Legal requirements of the District. 8.3.7 When the District considers two or more unit members being considered for involuntary transfer to be equal on the basis of the criteria enumerated in Section 8.3.6, the unit member with the least District-wide seniority shall be selected for involuntary transfer. 8.3.8 Any member of the unit who is to be involuntarily transferred involuntarily after shall be informed by the beginning Superintendent or designee of the school year will reason(s) for the transfer. If the unit member requests, a conference shall be given at least two full days without students held with the Superintendent or other assignments in order to perform some of the professional responsibilities required to adequately prepare for his/her transferdesignee.

INVOLUNTARY TRANSFERS AND REASSIGNMENTS. X. Xx involuntary transfer or reassignment Qualified voluntary transfers will be made only after a meeting between the employee involved and the appropriate site administrator, at which time the employee will be notified sought before any employees are involuntarily transferred. Notice of the considerations for the transfer and reassignment. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall be summarized in writing. B. In the event that an employee objects to the transfer or reassignment discussed at the meeting, upon his/her written request, the Superintendent will meet with him /her. C. Whenever involuntary transfers occur, volunteer(s) shall first be sought (an employee who volunteers for an involuntary transfer will be given the same considerations to teachers by May 15 except in determining the school transfer as is given to other voluntary transfers)cases of emergency. If no volunteers are identified, factors such as certification, experience, and subject matter expertise Qualified continuing contracted employees will be considered. D. involuntarily transferred to a comparable position to insure their continued employment and/or to meet the program needs of the District. An employee shall not be involuntarily transferred more than once in a four- year time period. When a site administrator or supervisor is considering an involuntary transfer or reassignmentis made: 1. Reverse District seniority shall govern. 2. The involuntary transfer status shall be in effect for one school year, they shall discuss after which time the possibility with employee may return to the affected employee as soon as the information is available, but no later than July 15former position, if possible. After July 15, the proper administrator will meet with the employee and provide the employee the considerations for any changeavailable. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meetingformer position is not available, the final employee shall have priority access to posted positions one grade level above or below the former position at the elementary level, or content area at the secondary level. Employees who have been involuntarily transferred to a majority assignment and considerations shall be summarized in writing. X. A unit member transferred involuntarily out of his/her certificated/licensed area which they have not previously taught will not be reduced evaluated "unsatisfactory" in salarythe areas of "Knowledge of Subject Matter or Professional Preparation and Scholarship" during the first year of the involuntary transfer. Upon request, involuntarily-transferred employees may be provided assistance (in the form of reimbursement for college courses or District in-service suggested and approved by the District) in meeting the needs of the involuntary transfer. Involuntarily-transferred employees will be provided with the following special considerations: 1. A meeting with the Superintendent or designee and immediate supervisor to explain the reasons for change with Association representative present. F. An employee being involuntarily transferred or reassigned shall have 2. Custodial assistance as reasonably needed to facilitate the right to apply for any vacancy for which he/she is properly certificatedmove. G. Employees involuntarily transferred or reassigned have the right to request to return to the school from which they were transferred should a position for which they are qualified open 3. At least ten (10) working days advance notice prior to the first duty day for employees. H. A teacher who is transferred involuntarily after move unless an emergency exists, such as balancing class loads at the beginning of the school year year/trimester. If less than ten (10) working days notice is provided, a substitute teacher will be given at least two full hired for three (3) days without students or other assignments in order to perform some work with the teacher. The involuntarily-transferred teacher will direct the use of the professional responsibilities required to adequately prepare for his/her transfersubstitute.

INVOLUNTARY TRANSFERS AND REASSIGNMENTS. X. Xx involuntary transfer or reassignment will only be made only after a meeting between in the employee involved and case of an emergency or in the appropriate site administrator, at which time the employee will be notified best interests of the considerations for instructional needs of the transfer and reassignment. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall be summarized in writingRSU. B. In the event that an employee objects Prior to the making any involuntary transfer or reassignment discussed at the meeting, upon his/her written request, the Superintendent will meet shall consider whether there is an equally or more qualified volunteer available to fill said position. In determining qualifications the Superintendent shall consider the needs of the system, but the final decision shall remain with him /herthe Board and the Superintendent. C. Whenever involuntary transfers occur, volunteer(s) shall first be sought (The application of an employee educator who volunteers for an involuntary transfer has been transferred involuntarily will be given considered if the same considerations in determining job from which s/he was transferred becomes open again, but the school transfer as is given to other voluntary transfers). If no volunteers are identified, factors such as certification, experience, final decision shall remain with the Board and subject matter expertise will be consideredSuperintendent. D. When a site administrator or supervisor is considering an involuntary transfer or reassignmentreassignment is necessary, they an educator’s area of competence, major or minor field of study, length of service in RSU5 (Durham, Freeport and/or Pownal), length of service in the particular school building, and other relevant factors, including, State and/or Federal laws, rules, regulations, and administrative directives shall discuss the possibility with the affected employee be considered in determining which educator is to be transferred or reassigned. X. Xxxxxx of an involuntary transfer shall be given to educators as soon as the information is availablepracticable, but no and except in cases of emergency not later than July May 15. In the case of an emergency, if possible. After July 15, an educator will be given written notice at least two (2) weeks prior to the proper administrator will meet with the employee and provide the employee the considerations for any change. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall be summarized in writing. X. A unit member transferred involuntarily out of his/her certificated/licensed area will not be reduced in salarytransfer. F. An employee being involuntarily transferred or reassigned The educator may request the reasons for the involuntary transfer in writing. The educator may also arrange a meeting, with Association representation should the educator choose, with the Superintendent (and the appropriate administrator, if desired) in order to address the educator’s questions and concerns regarding the transfer. Such meetings shall take place within fifteen (15) days of the educator’s request. The educator may elect to have the right minutes from this meeting documented. In such a case the minutes will be approved by both parties, and copies distributed to apply for any vacancy for which he/she is properly certificatedboth the educator and the Superintendent. The educator may request to have these minutes entered into their personnel file. G. Employees involuntarily transferred or reassigned have Nothing in the foregoing shall limit the right to request to return to the school from which they were transferred should a position for which they are qualified open prior to the first duty day for employees. H. A teacher who is transferred involuntarily after the beginning of the school year will be given at least two full days without students or other assignments Board to transfer educators in order to perform some the best interests of the professional responsibilities required to adequately prepare for his/her transferinstructional needs of the RSU.

INVOLUNTARY TRANSFERS AND REASSIGNMENTS. X. Xx Definitions: Transfer - any change in building or session Reassignment - any change in a secondary Teacher’s grade level or curriculum; any change in primary (K-2) to or from intermediate (3-5) Notice of an involuntary transfer or reassignment will be made only after a meeting between the employee involved and the appropriate site administrator, at which time the employee will be notified of the considerations for the transfer and reassignment. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall be summarized in writing. B. In the event that an employee objects to the transfer or reassignment discussed at the meeting, upon his/her written request, the Superintendent will meet with him /her. C. Whenever involuntary transfers occur, volunteer(s) shall first be sought (an employee who volunteers for an involuntary transfer will be given the same considerations in determining the school transfer as is given to other voluntary transfers)teachers as soon as practicable. If no volunteers are identified, factors such as certification, experience, and subject matter expertise will be considered. D. When a site administrator or supervisor is considering Prior to an involuntary transfer or reassignmentreassignment becoming necessary, they shall discuss the possibility with the affected employee as soon as the information is available, but no later than July 15qualified volunteers, if possibleany, will be sought and considered. After July 15A teacher’s areas of competence, major or minor fields of study and length of service in the proper administrator District will meet with the employee and provide the employee the considerations for any changebe considered in determining which teacher is to be transferred. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall be summarized in writing. X. A unit member transferred involuntarily out teacher who has been given notice of his/her certificated/licensed area will not be reduced in salary. F. An employee being involuntarily transferred or reassigned an involuntary transfer shall have the right to apply for any vacancy for which he/she is properly certificated. G. Employees involuntarily transferred a meeting with the appropriate building principals, the Superintendent or reassigned his designee. The teacher shall have the right to request have a building representative at this meeting. A teacher who has been given notice of an involuntary reassignment shall have the right to return a meeting with the appropriate building principal. The teacher shall have the right to a building representative at this meeting. At the meetings described in the preceding two (2) paragraphs, the Administration Representative shall discuss the possibilities for solving this problem with the teacher and explain why such transfer or reassignment is the most feasible solution to the school from which they were transferred should a position for which they are qualified open prior to the first duty day for employees. H. A problem. No teacher who is transferred involuntarily after shall, by reason thereof, lose his salary status, or be deprived of other rights under this Agreement. No probationary teacher who is transferred shall, by reason thereof, lose his probationary seniority. A list of open positions in the beginning of the school year District will be given at least two full days without students or other assignments to all teachers being involuntarily transferred. Such teachers may request the positions, in order of preference, to perform some which they desire to be transferred. At the discretion of the building principal and to the extent that it does not interfere with the educational program, all such teachers will be given time off for the purpose of visiting the schools at which such openings exist. A transfer or reassignment shall be made for professional responsibilities required and educational reasons only. This section shall not apply to adequately prepare for his/her transfera reassignment when looping (continuation of instruction with the same students from one (1) academic year to the next academic year) occurs.

INVOLUNTARY TRANSFERS AND REASSIGNMENTS. X. Xx involuntary transfer 8.3.1 Involuntary transfers or reassignment will reassignments shall not be made only after outside the major or minor fields of study and/or the areas of qualification as established by the unit member’s credential(s) unless by mutual consent. 8.3.2 No unit member shall be transferred or reassigned for arbitrary or punitive reasons. 8.3.3 When a meeting between unit member is to be involuntarily transferred or reassigned, the employee involved unit member being transferred or reassigned shall be provided, upon request, up to two (2) days of compensatory time or two (2) days of pay at the daily substitute rate for the personal time required to move, prepare and organize his/her classroom environment and materials. The District shall provide assistance in moving boxed material whenever a unit member is involuntarily transferred or reassigned. 8.3.3.1 A Unit member shall not be involuntarily reassigned and/or transferred more than once within a two (2) year period. 8.3.4 Involuntary transfers and/or involuntary reassignments may be initiated by District and/or site-level management based upon good and sufficient cause relating to the appropriate site administrator, at which time the employee will be notified educational needs of the considerations District, including the need for compliance with the transfer No Child Left Behind Act (“NCLB”) and reassignmentBilingual, Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (“BCLAD”) certificate requirements. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall be summarized in writing. B. In the event that an employee objects of such transfer or reassignment, the employee(s) shall be advised of the reasons thereof through a personal conference with the appropriate administrator five (5) days prior to the transfer or reassignment discussed at the meetingreassignment, upon his/her written request, the Superintendent will meet with him /her. C. Whenever involuntary transfers occur, volunteer(s) shall first be sought (an employee who volunteers for an involuntary transfer will be given the same considerations in determining the school transfer as is given to other voluntary transfers). If no volunteers are identified, factors such as certification, experience, and subject matter expertise will be considered. D. When a site administrator or supervisor is considering an involuntary unless said transfer or reassignment, they shall discuss reassignment occurs within the possibility with the affected employee as soon as the information is available, but no later than July 15, if possiblefirst month of school or in case of an emergency. After July 15, the proper administrator will meet with the employee and provide the employee the considerations for any change. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall Teachers to be summarized in writing. X. A unit member transferred involuntarily out of his/her certificated/licensed area will not be reduced in salary. F. An employee being involuntarily transferred or reassigned shall have the right to apply for any vacancy for which he/she is properly certificated. G. Employees involuntarily transferred or reassigned have the right to request to return to the school indicate duty preferences from which they were transferred should a position list of all available positions for which they are qualified open prior by virtue of credential and training, and the administrator(s) responsible for the transfer or reassignment shall make every effort to the first duty day for employeeshonor these preferences. H. A teacher 8.3.5 If a particular worksite is to be closed, unit members at that site shall be accorded first consideration for filling any new or vacant positions at the site(s) to which the students at the closing site are being placed. 8.3.6 The District shall consider the following criteria in selecting the unit member to be involuntarily transferred: 1. Grade level and/or subject area experience; 2. Appropriate credentials; 3. Ability to perform responsibilities of the vacant position; 4. Special qualifications for the vacant position, including, but not limited to adjunct duty skills; 5. Evaluations; 6. Years of experience; and 7. Legal requirements of the District. 8.3.7 When the District considers two or more unit members being considered for involuntary transfer to be equal on the basis of the criteria enumerated in Section 8.3.6, the unit member with the least District-wide seniority shall be selected for involuntary transfer. 8.3.8 Any member of the unit who is to be involuntarily transferred involuntarily after shall be informed by the beginning Superintendent or designee of the school year will reason(s) for the transfer. If the unit member requests, a conference shall be given at least two full days without students held with the Superintendent or other assignments in order to perform some of the professional responsibilities required to adequately prepare for his/her transferdesignee.

INVOLUNTARY TRANSFERS AND REASSIGNMENTS. X. Xx A. An involuntary transfer or reassignment will only be made only after a meeting between in the employee involved and case of an emergency or in the appropriate site administrator, at which time the employee will be notified best interests of the considerations for instructional needs of the transfer and reassignment. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall be summarized in writingRSU. B. In the event that an employee objects Prior to the making any involuntary transfer or reassignment discussed at the meeting, upon his/her written request, the Superintendent will meet shall consider whether there is an equally or more qualified volunteer available to fill said position. In determining qualifications the Superintendent shall consider the needs of the system, but the final decision shall remain with him /herthe Board and the Superintendent. C. Whenever involuntary transfers occur, volunteer(s) shall first be sought (The application of an employee educator who volunteers for an involuntary transfer has been transferred involuntarily will be given considered if the same considerations in determining the school transfer as is given to other voluntary transfers). If no volunteers are identified, factors such as certification, experience, and subject matter expertise will be considered. D. When a site administrator or supervisor is considering an involuntary transfer or reassignment, they shall discuss the possibility with the affected employee as soon as the information is available, but no later than July 15, if possible. After July 15, the proper administrator will meet with the employee and provide the employee the considerations for any change. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall be summarized in writing. X. A unit member transferred involuntarily out of his/her certificated/licensed area will not be reduced in salary. F. An employee being involuntarily transferred or reassigned shall have the right to apply for any vacancy for which he/she is properly certificated. G. Employees involuntarily transferred or reassigned have the right to request to return to the school job from which they were transferred should a position for becomes open again, but the final decision shall remain with the Board and Superintendent. D. When an involuntary transfer or reassignment is necessary, an educator's area of competence, major or minor field of study, length of service in RSU5 (Durham, Freeport and/or Pownal), length of service in the particular school building, and other relevant factors, including, State and/or Federal laws, rules, regulations, and administrative directives shall be considered in determining which they are qualified open educator is to be transferred or reassigned. E. Notice of an involuntary transfer shall be given to educators as soon as practicable, and except in cases of emergency not later than May 15. In the case of an emergency, an educator will be given written notice at least two (2) weeks prior to the first duty day for employeestransfer. H. A teacher who is transferred involuntarily after F. The educator may request the beginning of reasons for the school year will be given at least two full days without students or other assignments involuntary transfer in writing. The educator may also arrange a meeting, with Association representation should the educator choose, with the Superintendent (and the appropriate administrator, if desired) in order to perform some address the educator's questions and concerns regarding the transfer. Such meetings shall take place within fifteen (15) days of the professional responsibilities required educator's request. The educator may elect to adequately prepare for his/her transferhave the minutes from this meeting documented. In such a case the minutes will be approved by both parties, and copies distributed to both the educator and the Superintendent. The educator may request to have these minutes entered into their personnel file. G. Nothing in the foregoing shall limit the right of the Board to transfer educators in the best interests of the instructional needs of the RSU.

INVOLUNTARY TRANSFERS AND REASSIGNMENTS. X. Xx 18.1 No vacancy shall be filled by means of involuntary transfer or reassignment will if there is a qualified volunteer available to fill said position. 18.2 Notice of an involuntary transfer or reassignment shall be given to teachers as soon as practicable, and except in cases of extreme emergency, no later than June 1. 18.3 When an involuntary transfer or reassignment is necessary, a teacher's area of competence, major or minor field of study, length of service in the District, length of service in the particular grade level, and other relevant factors, including, among other things, state and/or federal laws, regulations or administrative directives, shall be considered in determining which teacher is to be transferred or reassigned. 18.4 An involuntary transfer or reassignment shall be made only after a meeting between the employee teacher involved and the appropriate site administratorPrincipal involved, at which time the employee will teacher shall be notified of the considerations for the transfer and reassignmentreason therefore. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall be summarized in writing. B. In the event that an employee a teacher objects to the transfer or reassignment discussed at the this meeting, upon the request of the teacher, the Superintendent shall meet with him/her. The teacher may, at his/her written requestoption, have the Superintendent will meet with him /herAssociation's representative(s) present at such meeting. C. Whenever 18.5 A list of open positions in the District shall be made available to all teachers being involuntary transfers occur, volunteer(s) shall first be sought (an employee who volunteers for an involuntary transfer transferred or reassigned. Such teachers may request and will be given considered for the same considerations positions, in determining the school transfer as is given order of preference to other voluntary transfers). If no volunteers are identified, factors such as certification, experience, and subject matter expertise will which they desire to be consideredtransferred. D. When a site administrator 18.6 Teachers being involuntarily transferred or supervisor is considering an involuntary reassigned from their present position shall have preference over those seeking voluntary transfer or reassignment, they shall discuss the possibility with the affected employee as soon as the information is available, but no later than July 15, if possible. After July 15, the proper administrator will meet with the employee and provide the employee the considerations for any change. If the decision stands following the employee/administrator meeting, the final assignment and considerations shall be summarized reassignment in writingregard to choice among those positions which are vacant. X. 18.7 A unit member transferred involuntarily out of his/her certificated/licensed area will not be reduced in salary. F. An employee teacher being involuntarily transferred or reassigned shall have the right to apply for any vacancy for which he/she is properly certificated. G. Employees involuntarily transferred or reassigned have the right to request to return to the school from which they were transferred should be placed only in a position for which they are qualified open prior to certified, and the first duty day for employeesDistrict base salary and benefit shall not be reduced. H. A teacher who is transferred involuntarily after the beginning of the school year will be given at least two full days without students or other assignments in order to perform some of the professional responsibilities required to adequately prepare for his/her transfer.