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Involuntary Transfers - Initiated by the District. 11.4.1 The involuntary transfer shall be based upon consideration of all the transfer criteria. (11.2.1 of this Article) 11.4.2 Circumstances which may result in involuntary transfers shall include: • Declining or increasing enrollment • Reduction of program(s) • Initiation or expansion of program(s) • Opening or closing of a school 11.4.3 Teachers involved in specific transfers shall be promptly notified as soon as the decision is made. 11.4.4 All employees receiving involuntary transfers after the beginning of school shall be given up to three days of preparation/in-service time. More time may be granted upon mutual agreement of the unit member and immediate supervisor. A one-time grant of up to $100 shall be provided for the purchase of new materials. 11.4.5 At least one (1) day prior to the August in-service teacher work days, the District will offer all secondary teachers who will be moved to the elementary level, or vice versa, a paid day of in-service to prepare for the move. Payment will be at the employee's per diem rate. 11.4.6 When involuntary transfers occur in the summer, the District shall notify the employee by phone or in writing by certified mail as soon as possible or seven (7) calendar days in advance of the effective date of the transfer. 11.4.7 The employee shall be given an opportunity to discuss the transfer with the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources or designee, and to submit a rebuttal in writing if desired. 11.4.8 The District shall actively seek volunteers prior to making any involuntary transfers. No vacancy shall be filled by means of an involuntary transfer if there is a qualified volunteer available to fill the vacancy. Qualifications will be determined by applying Section 11.2.1 of this contract. All criteria being equal, the least senior teacher shall be transferred.

Involuntary Transfers - Initiated by the District. 11.4.1 The involuntary transfer shall be based upon consideration of all the transfer criteria. (11.2.1 of this Article) 11.4.2 Circumstances which may result in involuntary transfers shall not be arbitrary or disciplinary in purpose and shall include: •  Declining or increasing enrollment •  Reduction of program(s) •  Initiation or expansion of program(s) •  Opening or closing of a school 11.4.3 Teachers involved in specific transfers shall be promptly notified as soon as the decision is made. 11.4.4 All employees receiving involuntary transfers after the beginning of school shall be given up to three days of preparation/in-service time. More time may be granted upon mutual agreement of the unit member and immediate supervisor. A one-time grant of up to $100 shall be provided for the purchase of new materials. 11.4.5 At least one (1) day prior to the August in-service teacher work days, the District will offer all secondary teachers who will be moved to the elementary level, or vice versa, a paid day of in-service to prepare for the move. Payment will be at the employee's per diem rate. 11.4.6 When involuntary transfers occur in the summer, the District shall notify the employee by phone or in writing by certified mail as soon as possible or seven (7) calendar days in advance of the effective date of the transfer. 11.4.7 The employee shall be given an opportunity to discuss the transfer with the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources or designee, and to submit a rebuttal in writing if desired. 11.4.8 The District shall actively seek volunteers prior to making any involuntary transfers. No vacancy shall be filled by means of an involuntary transfer if there is a qualified volunteer available to fill the vacancy. Qualifications will be determined by applying Section 11.2.1 of this contract. All criteria being equal, the least senior teacher shall be transferred.

Involuntary Transfers - Initiated by the District. 11.4.1 The involuntary transfer shall be based upon consideration of all the transfer criteria. (11.2.1 of this Article) 11.4.2 Circumstances which may result in involuntary transfers shall include: • Declining or increasing enrollment • Reduction of program(s) • Initiation or expansion of program(s) • Opening or closing of a school 11.4.3 Teachers involved in specific transfers shall be promptly notified as soon as the decision is made. 11.4.4 All employees receiving involuntary transfers after the beginning of school shall be given up to three (3) days of preparation/in-service time. More time may be granted upon mutual agreement of the unit member and immediate supervisor. A one-time grant of up to $100 shall be provided for the purchase of new materials. 11.4.5 At least one (1) day prior to the August in-service teacher work days, the District will offer all secondary teachers who will be moved to the elementary level, or vice versa, a paid day of in-service to prepare for the move. Payment will be at the employee's per diem rate. 11.4.6 When involuntary transfers occur in the summer, the District shall notify the employee by phone or in writing by certified mail as soon as possible or seven (7) calendar days in advance of the effective date of the transfer. 11.4.7 The employee shall be given an opportunity to discuss the transfer with the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources or designee, and to submit a rebuttal in writing if desired. 11.4.8 The District shall actively seek volunteers prior to making any involuntary transfers. No vacancy shall be filled by means of an involuntary transfer if there is a qualified volunteer available to fill the vacancy. Qualifications will be determined by applying Section 11.2.1 of this contract. All criteria being equal, the least senior teacher shall be transferred. 11.4.9 If, in the judgment of the administration, extraordinary circumstances exist whereby an employee needs to be transferred in order to provide for an opportunity to be evaluated in a different school location or assignment, or to provide for better staff relationships within the school or department, the administration may initiate the transfer proceedings. This will be done only after the employee has been informed of any documented deficiencies.

Involuntary Transfers - Initiated by the District. 11.4.1 11.2.5.1 The involuntary transfer shall be based upon consideration of all the transfer criteria. (11.2.1 of this Article) 11.4.2 11.2.5.2 Circumstances which may result in involuntary transfers shall not be arbitrary or disciplinary in purpose and shall include: •  Declining or increasing enrollment •  Reduction of program(s) •  Initiation or expansion of program(s) •  Opening or closing of a school 11.4.3 11.2.5.3 Teachers involved in specific transfers shall be promptly notified as soon as the decision is made. 11.4.4 11.2.5.4 All employees receiving involuntary transfers after the beginning of school shall be given up to three days of preparation/in-service time. More time may be granted upon mutual agreement of the unit member and immediate supervisor. A one-time grant of up to $100 shall be provided for the purchase of new materials. 11.4.5 11.2.5.5 At least one (1) day prior to the August in-service teacher work days, the District will offer all secondary teachers who will be moved to the elementary level, or vice versa, a paid day of in-service to prepare for the move. Payment will be at the employee's per diem rate. 11.4.6 11.2.5.6 When involuntary transfers occur in the summer, the District shall notify the employee by phone or in writing by certified mail as soon as possible or seven (7) calendar days in advance of the effective date of the transfer. 11.4.7 11.2.5.7 The employee shall be given an opportunity to discuss the transfer with the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources or designee, and to submit a rebuttal in writing if desired. 11.4.8 11.2.5.8 The District shall actively seek volunteers prior to making any involuntary transfers. No vacancy shall be filled by means of an involuntary transfer if there is a qualified volunteer available to fill the vacancy. Qualifications will be determined by applying Section Section 11.2.1 of this contract. All criteria being equal, the least senior teacher shall be transferred. 11.2.5.9 If, in the judgment of the administration, extraordinary circumstances exist whereby an employee needs to be transferred in order to provide for an opportunity to be evaluated in a different school location or assignment, or to provide for better staff relationships within the school or department, the administration may initiate the transfer proceedings. This will be done only after the employee has been informed of any documented deficiencies.