Common use of TEACHER TRANSFERS Clause in Contracts

TEACHER TRANSFERS. 1. Teacher initiated transfers: a. Continuing Teachers who wish to apply for a transfer shall forward a written application to the Superintendent by March 15 indicating their preferences as to schools, levels and courses. b. Teachers shall be advised of the status of their transfer request not later than June 1. c. If a request for transfer is not granted, a Teacher shall not be reassigned as a result of applying for a transfer. 2. District initiated transfers: a. The Superintendent or designate intending to recommend a transfer of a Teacher shall meet with and inform the Teacher of the nature of the proposed transfer and the reasons for it, at least seven (7) days prior to the recommendation being placed before the Board. The Teacher shall have the right to be accompanied by a member of the Association. b. Within seven (7) days of being notified that the decision to recommend a transfer is confirmed the Teacher shall have the right to meet with the Board with an Association representative present. c. A Teacher may agree to waive the time lines mentioned in items 2a. and 2b. d. Transfers initiated by the District shall be completed no later than June 15 in a school year for the next school year, as far as practicable. e. Where the District initiated the transfer of a Teacher to an assignment involving a significantly different grade level subject area or specialty, the District shall provide adequate support, commensurate with the degree of change of assignment. f. If a District initiated transfer results from the reduction of a teaching position in a school the transfer shall be effected in reverse order of District seniority of the Teachers in that school consistent with the terms of Article C.2 Seniority and Article C.5

TEACHER TRANSFERS. 1. Teacher initiated transfers: a. Continuing Teachers who wish to apply for a transfer shall forward a written application to the Superintendent by March 15 indicating their preferences as to schools, levels and courses. b. Teachers shall be advised of the status of their transfer request not later than June 1. c. If a request for transfer is not granted, a Teacher shall not be reassigned as a result of applying for a transfer. 2. District initiated transfers: a. The Superintendent or designate intending to recommend a transfer of a Teacher shall meet with and inform the Teacher of the nature of the proposed transfer and the reasons for it, at least seven (7) days prior to the recommendation being placed before the Board. The Teacher shall have the right to be accompanied by a member of the Association. b. Within seven (7) days of being notified that the decision to recommend a transfer is confirmed the Teacher shall have the right to meet with the Board with an Association representative present. c. A Teacher may agree to waive the time lines mentioned in items 2a. and 2b. d. Transfers initiated by the District shall be completed no later than June 15 in a school year for the next school year, as far as practicable. e. Where the District initiated the transfer of a Teacher to an assignment involving a significantly different grade level subject area or specialty, the District shall provide adequate support, commensurate with the degree of change of assignment. f. If a District initiated transfer results from the reduction of a teaching position in a school the transfer shall be effected in reverse order of District seniority of the Teachers in that school consistent with the terms of Article C.2 Seniority and Article C.5C.20