Common use of TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS Clause in Contracts

TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS. Section 1. Teachers will be notified in writing of any changes of programs from the prior school year, including the schools to which they will be assigned, the grades that they will teach, any departmental transfers, and any special or unusual classes that they will have, not later than June 1. It is recognized that unusual circumstances may dictate the need for involuntary transfers after that date. Teachers who desire a change in grade and/or subject assignment or who desire to transfer to another building shall file a written statement of such desires with the Superintendent, normally not later than June 1. Such statement shall include the grade and/or subject to which the teacher desires to be assigned or the school to which he wishes to be transferred. Not any later than July 1, the Superintendent shall notify in writing said teachers of the disposition of their request. The President of the Association will be notified by email of positions that become vacant after the close of school in June. A teacher whose transfer request has not been honored will have the opportunity to meet with the Superintendent, if requested, in order to be informed of the reason(s) why the transfer request was not honored. The wishes of the individual teacher requesting a transfer in this respect will receive the fullest consideration, but the educational requirements of the school system and its pupils will be the controlling factor as decided by the Superintendent without recourse to grievance or arbitration. Section 2. In order to insure that pupils are taught by teachers working within their areas of competence, teachers will not be assigned, except temporarily or for good cause, outside the scope of their teaching certificates and/or their major or minor fields of study. Upon written request the Superintendent/designee will provide the Association with the reason for a teacher assignment outside of a teacher's certification. This request will be answered in writing within five (5) school days. This paragraph shall not apply to school nurses. When involuntary transfers are necessary, a teacher's area of competence, major and/or minor field of study, quality of teaching performance, and length of service in the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District will be considered in determining which teacher is to be transferred to comparable positions as far as is reasonably possible. An involuntary transfer will be made only after a meeting between the teacher involved and the Superintendent, or his designee, at which time the teacher will be notified in writing of the reasons for the transfer. A major factor in the final decision to make an involuntary transfer shall be the instructional requirements of the School System and its pupils as determined by the Superintendent, but any such involuntary transfer shall be subjected to the grievance and arbitration procedure. Section 3. To the extent possible, changes in grade assignment in the elementary schools and in subject assignment in the secondary schools, will be voluntary. Section 4. Before a teacher is assigned or transferred to a particular school, the Principal of the school in question will be consulted regarding said assignment or transfer. Section 5. Teachers' assignments will be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation Section 6. In arranging schedules for teachers who are assigned to more than one school, an effort will be made to limit the amount of inter-school travel. Such teachers will be notified of any changes in their schedules as soon as practical. Section 7. Teachers who are assigned to more than one school in any one school day will receive the per mile rate established by the IRS for all inter-school driving done by them, subject to such regulations as may be issued by the administration concerning the submission of vouchers.

TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS. Section 1. Teachers will be notified in writing of any changes of programs from the prior school year, including the schools to which they will be assigned, the grades that they will teach, any departmental transfers, and any special or unusual classes that they will have, not later than June 1. It is recognized that unusual circumstances may dictate the need for involuntary transfers after that date. Teachers who desire a change in grade and/or subject assignment or who desire to transfer to another building shall file a written statement of such desires with the Superintendent, normally not later than June 1. Such statement shall include the grade and/or subject to which the teacher desires to be assigned or the school to which he wishes to be transferred. Not any later than July 1, the Superintendent shall notify in writing said teachers of the disposition of their request. The President of the Association will be notified by email mail of positions that become vacant after the close of school in June. A teacher whose transfer request has not been honored will have the opportunity to meet with the Superintendent, if requested, in order to be informed of the reason(s) why the transfer request was not honored. The wishes of the individual teacher requesting a transfer in this respect will receive the fullest consideration, but the educational requirements of the school system and its pupils will be the controlling factor as decided by the Superintendent without recourse to grievance or arbitration. Section 2. In order to insure that pupils are taught by teachers working within their areas of competence, teachers will not be assigned, except temporarily or for good cause, outside the scope of their teaching certificates and/or their major or minor fields of study. Upon written request the Superintendent/designee will provide the Association with the reason for a teacher assignment outside of a teacher's certification. This request will be answered in writing within five (5) school days. This paragraph shall not apply to school nurses. When involuntary transfers are necessary, a teacher's area of competence, major and/or minor field of study, quality of teaching performance, and length of service in the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District will be considered in determining which teacher is to be transferred to comparable positions as far as is reasonably possible. An involuntary transfer will be made only after a meeting between the teacher involved and the Superintendent, or his designee, at which time the teacher will be notified in writing of the reasons for the transfer. A major factor in the final decision to make an involuntary transfer shall be the instructional requirements of the School System and its pupils as determined by the Superintendent, but any such involuntary transfer shall be subjected to the grievance and arbitration procedure. Section 3. To the extent possible, changes in grade assignment in the elementary schools and in subject assignment in the secondary schools, will be voluntary. Section 4. Before a teacher is assigned or transferred to a particular school, the Principal of the school in question will be consulted regarding said assignment or transfer. Section 5. Teachers' assignments will be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation Section 6. In arranging schedules for teachers who are assigned to more than one school, an effort will be made to limit the amount of inter-school travel. Such teachers will be notified of any changes in their schedules as soon as practical. Section 7. Teachers who are assigned to more than one school in any one school day will receive the per mile rate established by the IRS for all inter-school driving done by them, subject to such regulations as may be issued by the administration concerning the submission of vouchers.

TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS. Section 1. A. Teachers will shall be notified in writing of any changes of change in their programs from and schedules for the prior ensuing school year, including the schools to in which they will be assigned, the grades and/or subject that they will teach, any departmental transfers, and any special or unusual classes or assignments that they will have, not later than June August 1, subject, however, to change required by reason of resignation, illness, or unexpected enrollment. It is recognized In the event of emergencies, such assignments may be changed as required to meet the situation. The Superintendent will endeavor wherever possible to notify teachers concerning the matters set forth in this paragraph by the end of the current school year. When the Guidance Counselor receives an education plan for a student, the teacher or teachers of that unusual circumstances student may dictate request a copy of the need for involuntary transfers after that date. Teachers who desire a change goals and objectives to be implemented in grade and/or subject assignment or who desire to transfer to another building shall file a written statement of such desires with the Superintendent, normally not later than June 1classroom. Such statement copies upon request, shall include be made available for the grade and/or subject to which the teacher desires to be assigned or the school to which he wishes to be transferred. Not any later than July 1, the Superintendent shall notify in writing said teachers of the disposition of their request. The President of the Association will be notified by email of positions that become vacant after the close of school in June. A teacher whose transfer request has not been honored will have the opportunity to meet with the Superintendent, if requested, in order to be informed of the reason(s) why the transfer request was not honored. The wishes of the individual teacher requesting a transfer in this respect will receive the fullest consideration, but the educational requirements of the school system and its pupils will be the controlling factor as decided by the Superintendent without recourse to grievance or arbitrationteacher’s use. Section 2. B. In order to insure assure that the pupils are taught by teachers working within their areas of competence, teachers will shall not be assigned, assigned except temporarily in accordance with the certification regulations of the State Board of Education to subjects and/or grades or for good cause, other classes outside the scope of their teaching certificates and/or their major or minor fields of study. Upon written request . C. In the Superintendent/designee determination of assignments and transfers, the convenience and wishes of the individual teacher will provide be honored to the Association extent that these considerations do not conflict with the reason for a teacher assignment outside instructional requirements and the best interests of a teacher's certification. This request will be answered in writing within five (5) the school days. This paragraph shall not apply to school nurses. When involuntary transfers are necessary, a teacher's area of competence, major and/or minor field of study, quality of teaching performance, system and length of service in the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District will be considered in determining which teacher is to be transferred to comparable positions as far as is reasonably possiblepupils. An involuntary assignment or transfer will shall be made only after a meeting between the teacher involved and the Superintendent, or his his/her designee, at which time the teacher will shall be notified in writing of the reasons for the assignment or transfer. A major factor in In the final decision event that a teacher objects to make an involuntary the assignment or transfer shall be at this meeting, the instructional requirements Ipswich Teachers Association will, upon request of the School System and its pupils as determined by such teacher, send a representative to meet with the Superintendent, but any such involuntary transfer shall be subjected or his/her designee, to discuss the grievance and arbitration procedure. Section 3. To the extent possible, changes in grade assignment in the elementary schools and in subject assignment in the secondary schools, will be voluntary. Section 4. Before a teacher is assigned or transferred to a particular school, the Principal of the school in question will be consulted regarding said assignment or transfer. Section D. Teachers shall not be required to keep registers. E. Teachers who wish to be considered for a voluntary transfer shall advise the Superintendent as to their desires by April 15 of the school year preceding the school year in which they wish to be transferred. F. Teachers may apply to job share, subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. The teacher involved must be certified in the shared job. 2. The job sharing request may not exceed one (1) school year. (Teachers may reapply the following year, however.) 3. The job sharing application by the teachers involved is subject to the following procedure: (a) Principal: Interview, explanation, decision (b) Superintendent: Interview, explanation, approval 4. The application to job share must be submitted to the Principal by March 11 of the preceding school year. 5. Teachers' assignments will Teachers who job share shall be made without regard entitled, subject to agethe terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement, raceto pro rata contractual benefits, creedbased upon the proportionate time worked. Health insurance shall be at the full amount, colorprovided the teachers work at least 20 hours per week. In the event the teacher does not work at least such amount, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, disability, or sexual orientationno insurance shall be provided. Section 6. In arranging schedules for Teachers who job share shall be entitled to seniority credit during the job share year based upon the proportionate time worked (50% Teacher = 50%; 40% Teacher = 40%). 7. Both job share teachers who are assigned may be required by the Administration to more than one school, an effort will attend meetings. 8. Job sharing teachers may be made required to limit team teach up to the first eight (8) teaching days of the school year. The job sharing teachers and their Administrator shall meet to discuss this issue in the attempt to arrive at a mutual agreement as to the amount of inter-school traveldays. Such teachers will In the event they cannot so mutually agree, the final decision shall be notified of any changes in their schedules as soon as practicalup to the Administrator and shall not be subject to challenge. These days shall be included within the compensation received for the proportionate time worked i.e. if a 60% teacher they are included within the 60% compensation. Section 79. Teachers who are assigned The decision of the Superintendent (whether to more than one school in any one school day will receive the per mile rate established by the IRS for all inter-school driving done by them, approve job sharing) is not subject to such regulations as may be issued by the administration concerning the submission of voucherschallenge.

TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS. Section 1. A. Teachers will shall be notified in writing of any changes of change in their programs from and schedules for the prior ensuing school year, including the schools to in which they will be assigned, the grades and/or subject that they will teach, any departmental transfers, and any special or unusual classes or assignments that they will have, not later than June August 1, subject, however, to change required by reason of resignation, illness, or unexpected enrollment. It is recognized In the event of emergencies, such assignments may be changed as required to meet the situation. The Superintendent will endeavor wherever possible to notify teachers concerning the matters set forth in this paragraph by the end of the current school year. When the Guidance Counselor receives an education plan for a student, the teacher or teachers of that unusual circumstances student may dictate request a copy of the need for involuntary transfers after that date. Teachers who desire a change goals and objectives to be implemented in grade and/or subject assignment or who desire to transfer to another building shall file a written statement of such desires with the Superintendent, normally not later than June 1classroom. Such statement copies upon request, shall include be made available for the grade and/or subject to which the teacher desires to be assigned or the school to which he wishes to be transferred. Not any later than July 1, the Superintendent shall notify in writing said teachers of the disposition of their request. The President of the Association will be notified by email of positions that become vacant after the close of school in June. A teacher whose transfer request has not been honored will have the opportunity to meet with the Superintendent, if requested, in order to be informed of the reason(s) why the transfer request was not honored. The wishes of the individual teacher requesting a transfer in this respect will receive the fullest consideration, but the educational requirements of the school system and its pupils will be the controlling factor as decided by the Superintendent without recourse to grievance or arbitrationteacher’s use. Section 2. B. In order to insure assure that the pupils are taught by teachers working within their areas of competence, teachers will shall not be assigned, assigned except temporarily in accordance with the certification regulations of the State Board of Education to subjects and/or grades or for good cause, other classes outside the scope of their teaching certificates and/or their major or minor fields of study. Upon written request . C. In the Superintendent/designee determination of assignments and transfers, the convenience and wishes of the individual teacher will provide be honored to the Association extent that these considerations do not conflict with the reason for a teacher assignment outside instructional requirements and the best interests of a teacher's certification. This request will be answered in writing within five (5) the school days. This paragraph shall not apply to school nurses. When involuntary transfers are necessary, a teacher's area of competence, major and/or minor field of study, quality of teaching performance, system and length of service in the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District will be considered in determining which teacher is to be transferred to comparable positions as far as is reasonably possiblepupils. An involuntary assignment or transfer will shall be made only after a meeting between the teacher involved and the Superintendent, or his his/her designee, at which time the teacher will shall be notified in writing of the reasons for the assignment or transfer. A major factor in In the final decision event that a teacher objects to make an involuntary the assignment or transfer shall be at this meeting, the instructional requirements Ipswich Educators Association will, upon request of the School System and its pupils as determined by such teacher, send a representative to meet with the Superintendent, but any such involuntary transfer shall be subjected or his/her designee, to discuss the grievance and arbitration procedure. Section 3. To the extent possible, changes in grade assignment in the elementary schools and in subject assignment in the secondary schools, will be voluntary. Section 4. Before a teacher is assigned or transferred to a particular school, the Principal of the school in question will be consulted regarding said assignment or transfer. Section D. Teachers shall not be required to keep registers. E. Teachers who wish to be considered for a voluntary transfer shall advise the Superintendent as to their desires by April 15 of the school year preceding the school year in which they wish to be transferred. F. Teachers may apply to job share, subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. The teacher involved must be certified in the shared job. 2. The job sharing request may not exceed one (1) school year. (Teachers may reapply the following year, however.) 3. The job sharing application by the teachers involved is subject to the following procedure: (a) Principal: Interview, explanation, decision (b) Superintendent: Interview, explanation, approval 4. The application to job share must be submitted to the Principal by March 11 of the preceding school year. 5. Teachers' assignments will Teachers who job share shall be made without regard entitled, subject to agethe terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement, raceto pro rata contractual benefits, creedbased upon the proportionate time worked. Health insurance shall be at the full amount, colorprovided the teachers work at least 20 hours per week. In the event the teacher does not work at least such amount, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, disability, or sexual orientationno insurance shall be provided. Section 6. In arranging schedules for Teachers who job share shall be entitled to seniority credit during the job share year based upon the proportionate time worked (50% Teacher = 50%; 40% Teacher = 40%). 7. Both job share teachers who are assigned may be required by the Administration to more than one school, an effort will attend meetings. 8. Job sharing teachers may be made required to limit team teach up to the first eight (8) teaching days of the school year. The job sharing teachers and their Administrator shall meet to discuss this issue in the attempt to arrive at a mutual agreement as to the amount of inter-school traveldays. Such teachers will In the event they cannot so mutually agree, the final decision shall be notified of any changes in their schedules as soon as practicalup to the Administrator and shall not be subject to challenge. These days shall be included within the compensation received for the proportionate time worked i.e. if a 60% teacher they are included within the 60% compensation. Section 79. Teachers who are assigned The decision of the Superintendent (whether to more than one school in any one school day will receive the per mile rate established by the IRS for all inter-school driving done by them, approve job sharing) is not subject to such regulations as may be issued by the administration concerning the submission of voucherschallenge.

TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS. Section 1SECTION 1 Each teacher within the Fitchburg School System will be provided with a copy of this Agreement by the Association. All professional status teachers shall receive an annual statement setting forth compensation due in accordance with the schedule included in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and any contractual changes. SECTION 2 Teachers (other than newly appointed teachers) will be notified in writing of any changes change of programs from the prior school year, including the schools to which they will be assigned, the grades that and/or subjects they will teach, any departmental transfers, and any special or unusual classes that they will have, have as soon as practicable and under normal circumstances not later than June August 1. It is recognized that unusual circumstances may dictate the need for involuntary transfers after that date. Teachers who desire a change in grade and/or subject assignment or who desire to transfer to another building shall file a written statement of such desires desire with the Superintendent, normally not Superintendent and/or his designee no later than June April 1. Such statement shall include the grade and/or subject to which the teacher desires to be assigned or the school to which he he/she wishes to be transferred. Not As soon as practicable, and normally not any later than July August 1, the Superintendent and/or his designee shall notify in writing said teachers of the disposition of their request. The President of the Association will be notified by email of positions that become vacant after the close of school in June. A teacher whose transfer request has not been honored will have the opportunity to meet with the Superintendent, if requested, in order to be informed of the reason(s) why the transfer request was not honored. The wishes of the individual teacher requesting a transfer in this respect will receive the fullest consideration, consideration but the educational instructional requirements of the school system and its pupils will be the controlling factor as decided by the Superintendent without recourse to grievance or arbitrationSuperintendent. The teacher may request a meeting with the Superintendent; however, the Superintendent's decision is final. Section 2. SECTION 3 In order to insure that pupils are taught by teachers working within their areas highly qualified teachers, no teacher will be assigned outside of competence, teachers will not be assigned, his/her licensed area(s) except temporarily or for good cause, outside the scope of their teaching certificates and/or their major or minor fields of study. Upon written request the Superintendent/designee will provide the Association with the reason for a teacher Any such assignment outside of a teacher's certification. This request will be answered in writing within five (5) school days. This paragraph shall not apply to school nursestemporary. When involuntary transfers are necessary, a teacher's the area of competence, major and/or minor field of study, in which the teacher is licensed and the quality of teaching performance, and length of service in the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District performance will be considered in determining which teacher is to be transferred. Teachers being involuntarily transferred will be transferred to comparable positions as far as is reasonably possible. An involuntary transfer will be made only after a meeting between the teacher involved and the Superintendent, Superintendent or his designee, at which time the teacher will be notified in writing of the reasons for the transfer. A major factor in The decision on all transfers rests with the final decision Superintendent of Schools. If the individual so desires, his/her case will be reviewed by the Superintendent and the Executive Board of the Fitchburg Education Association. When a teacher is transferred to make an involuntary transfer a new school or grade, the School Department shall be responsible for the instructional requirements transfer of the School System and its pupils all curricular related materials, as determined by the Superintendentadministration, but any such involuntary transfer shall be subjected to the grievance and arbitration procedureteacher's new location. Section 3. SECTION 4 To the extent possiblepractical, changes in grade assignment in the elementary schools and in subject assignment in the secondary schools, will be voluntary. Section 4. SECTION 5 Before a teacher is assigned or transferred to a particular school, the Principal of the school in question will be consulted regarding said assignment or transfer. Section 5SECTION 6 The Committee and the Association acknowledge that the teacher's primary responsibility is to teach and that his energy should be utilized, to the extent possible, to this end. Teachers' assignments will be made without regard to ageSpecific subjects involving non- teaching duties, racewhile not grievances, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation Section 6. In arranging schedules for teachers who are assigned to more than one school, an effort will be made to limit the amount of inter-school travel. Such teachers will be notified of any changes in their schedules as soon as practical. Section 7. Teachers who are assigned to more than one school in any one school day will receive the per mile rate established by the IRS for all inter-school driving done by them, subject to such regulations as may be issued by the administration concerning the submission of vouchersdiscussed as they from time to time arise.

TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS. Section 1. Teachers will be notified in writing of any changes of programs from the prior school year, including the schools to which they will be assigned, the grades that they will teach, any departmental transfers, and any special or unusual classes that they will have, not later than June 1. It is recognized that unusual circumstances may dictate the need for involuntary transfers after that date. Teachers who desire a change in grade and/or subject assignment or who desire to transfer to another building shall file a written statement of such desires desire with the Superintendent, normally Principal not later than June 1. Such statement shall include March 1st for the grade and/or subject to which the teacher desires to be assigned or the following school to which he wishes to be transferred. Not any later than July 1, the Superintendent shall notify in writing said teachers of the disposition of their request. The President of the Association will be notified by email of positions that become vacant after the close of school in June. A teacher whose transfer request has not been honored will have the opportunity to meet with the Superintendent, if requested, in order to be informed of the reason(s) why the transfer request was not honored. The wishes of the individual teacher requesting a transfer in this respect will receive the fullest consideration, but the educational requirements of the school system and its pupils will be the controlling factor as decided by the Superintendent without recourse to grievance or arbitrationyear. Section 2. In order to insure that pupils are taught by teachers working within their areas of competence, teachers will not be assigned, except temporarily or for good cause, outside the scope of their teaching certificates and/or their major or minor fields of study. Upon written request the Superintendent/designee will provide the Association with the reason for a teacher assignment outside of a teacher's certification. This request will be answered in writing within five (5) school days. This paragraph shall not apply to school nurses. When involuntary transfers are necessary, a teacher's area of competence, major and/or minor field of study, quality of teaching performance, and length of service in the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District will be considered in determining which teacher is to be transferred to comparable positions as far as is reasonably possible. An involuntary transfer will be made only after a meeting between the teacher involved and the Superintendent, or his designee, at which time the teacher will be notified in writing of the reasons for the transfer. A major factor in the final decision to make an involuntary transfer shall be the instructional requirements of the School System and its pupils as determined by the Superintendent, but any such involuntary transfer shall be subjected to the grievance and arbitration procedure. Section 3. To the extent possible, changes in grade assignment in the elementary schools and in subject assignment in the secondary schools, will be voluntary. Section 4. Before a teacher is assigned or transferred to a particular school, the Principal of the school in question will be consulted regarding said assignment or transfer. Section 5. Teachers' assignments will be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation Section 6. In arranging schedules for teachers who are assigned to more than one school, an effort will be made to limit the amount of inter-school travel. Such teachers will be notified of any changes in their schedules schedule as soon as practical. Section 7practicable. Teachers who are assigned to more than one school in any one school day will receive the per mile rate established by the IRS remuneration for all inter-school driving done by themthem at the current rate. In arranging schedules for itinerant teachers who are assigned to more than one school building, an effort shall be made to plan inter-school travel. 3. Teachers will not be assigned, except for good cause at the discretion of administration (in consultation with the teacher involved), outside the scope of their teaching licenses and in no event more than allowed by law. The Superintendent and administration shall maintain the right to assign staff to the various educational sites for the school year based on educational program needs. 4. Teachers shall be notified of their assignments and location, and of any involuntary changes in their assignment, for the ensuing school year by the 30th of April, except for those instances in which such assignments cannot be made by the Superintendent until after said date. All such assignments shall be subject to changes after the 30th of April if the Superintendent deems such regulations a change to be necessary or desirable; but the Superintendent will exert every effort to avoid or minimize any such changes. 5. The administration reserves the right to transfer teachers as may necessary. The first step will be issued by to seek qualified volunteers. If no qualified teacher volunteers for transfer and/or the volunteer is not selected, the Administration shall make decisions regarding transfer according to what is best for the school, taking into consideration the following factors: a. Teacher qualifications and credentials, b. Teacher preferences, c. Level of disruption for students and the school, d. Number of involuntary transfers a teacher has made, and e. Whether the transfer involves a change of building location. 6. When two or more teachers apply for a particular position, then administration concerning shall choose the submission of voucherssuccessful applicant based upon what is best for the school.

TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS. Section 1. Teachers SECTION 1 Each teacher within the Xxxxxxx Public Schools will be provided with a copy of this Agreement. SECTION 2 Teachers, other than newly appointed teachers, will be notified in writing of any changes change of programs their teaching assignment from the prior school year, including the school or schools to which they will be assigned, the grades that grade or subject they will teach, any departmental transfers, and any special or unusual classes that they which will have, require special preparation beforehand. This notification will be given as soon as practical and normally not later than June 1the close of the school year. It is recognized In the event that unusual circumstances may dictate changes in assignment are necessitated by conditions arising during the need for involuntary transfers after that date. summer, notice of such change will be sent within five (5) calendar days by certified mail to the teacher's permanent home address or summer address provided by the teacher. SECTION 3 Teachers who desire a change in grade and/or subject assignment or who desire to transfer to another school building shall file a written statement of such desires desire with the Superintendent, normally not later than June 1. March l. Such statement shall include the grade and/or subject to which the teacher desires to be assigned or the school to which he or she wishes to be transferred. Not any As soon as practical, and normally not later than July 1the close of school, the Superintendent shall notify in writing said teachers teacher of the disposition of their the request. The President of the Association In any event, applicants will be notified by email of positions that become vacant after the close of school in June. A teacher whose transfer request has not been honored will have the opportunity to meet with the Superintendent, if requested, in order to be informed within seven (7) days of the reason(s) why time the vacancy is filled. Nothing in this section should be construed to prohibit a teacher from submitting a request for a transfer at any time. Said request was not honoredwill be given the fullest consideration if there is a vacancy available for which the teacher is licensed and qualified. The wishes of the individual teacher requesting a transfer with respect to grade assignments in this respect the elementary school and subject assignment in the secondary school will receive the fullest consideration, but the educational instructional requirements of the school system and its pupils will be the controlling factor factor, as decided by the Superintendent without recourse to grievance or arbitration. Requests for transfer will be kept on file and will be considered as a request for said position if it opens during the summer months. While it is recognized that positions must be filled promptly, the administration will notify the staff of known vacancies by posting the current list conspicuously so that appropriate requests for transfer may be filed. Efforts will be made to keep the information reasonably current, but it is recognized that the final responsibility of requesting such transfer, even in advance of openings, is on the individual teacher. Section 2. SECTION 4 In order to insure assure that pupils are taught by teachers working within their areas of competence, teachers will not be assigned, except temporarily or for good cause, outside hired and assigned within the scope of their teaching certificates and/or licenses, their college undergraduate major or minor fields of study, or their subject interests as pursued at the graduate level. Upon written request Exceptions to the Superintendent/designee above will provide only be temporary and for good cause as determined by the Association with the reason for a teacher assignment outside Superintendent of a teacher's certification. This request will be answered in writing within five (5) school days. This paragraph shall not apply to school nurses. Schools. SECTION 5 When involuntary transfers are necessary, a teacher's area of competence, major and/or minor field of study, quality of teaching performance, and length of service in the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District Needham Public Schools will be considered considered. If the principal determines that all factors are equal among the teachers in determining which teacher is to the affected discipline, within a school building, then the decision will be based upon length of service in the Xxxxxxx Public Schools. Teachers being involuntarily transferred will be transferred to comparable positions as far insofar as is reasonably possible. An involuntary transfer will be made only after a meeting between the teacher involved and the Superintendent, or his designee, at which time the teacher will be notified in writing of the reasons for the transfer. A major factor in the final decision to make an involuntary transfer shall be the instructional requirements of the School System and its pupils as determined by the Superintendent, but any such involuntary transfer shall be subjected to the grievance and arbitration procedure. Section 3. To the extent possible, changes in grade assignment in the elementary schools and in subject assignment in the secondary schools, will be voluntary. Section 4. Before a teacher is assigned or transferred to a particular school, the Principal of the school in question will be consulted regarding said assignment or transfer. Section 5. Teachers' assignments will be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation Section 6. In arranging schedules for teachers who are assigned to more than one school, an effort will be made to limit the amount of inter-school travel. Such teachers will be notified of any changes in their schedules as soon as practical. Section 7. Teachers who are assigned involuntarily transferred will notify their principal or immediate supervisor by February 15, for up to more than one three school years, if they wish to return to their former assignment if such position is open in the ensuing year. Teachers who are involuntarily transferred will be given due consideration to return to their former assignment or any one school day will receive the per mile rate established by the IRS for all inter-school driving done by them, subject to such regulations as may be issued by the administration concerning the submission of vouchers.open position. “

TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS. Section 1. Teachers SECTION 1 Each teacher within the Xxxxxxx Public Schools will be provided with access to this Agreement through either a physical or an online copy. SECTION 2 Teachers, other than newly appointed teachers, will be notified in writing of any changes change of programs their teaching assignment from the prior school year, including the school or schools to which they will be assigned, the grades that grade or subject they will teach, any departmental transfers, and any special or unusual classes that they which will have, require special preparation beforehand. This notification will be given as soon as practical and normally not later than June 1the close of the school year. It is recognized In the event that unusual circumstances may dictate changes in assignment are necessitated by conditions arising during the need for involuntary transfers after that date. summer, notice of such change will be sent within five (5) calendar days by certified mail to the teacher's permanent home address or summer address provided by the teacher. SECTION 3 Teachers who desire a change in grade and/or subject assignment or who desire to transfer to another school building shall file a written statement of such desires desire with the Superintendent, normally not later than June 1January 15. Such statement shall include the grade and/or subject to which the teacher desires to be assigned or the school to which he or she wishes to be transferred. Not any As soon as practical, and normally not later than July 1the close of school, the Superintendent shall notify in writing said teachers teacher of the disposition of their the request. The President of the Association In any event, applicants will be notified by email of positions that become vacant after the close of school in June. A teacher whose transfer request has not been honored will have the opportunity to meet with the Superintendent, if requested, in order to be informed within seven (7) days of the reason(s) why time the vacancy is filled. Nothing in this section should be construed to prohibit a teacher from submitting a request for a transfer at any time. Said request was not honoredwill be given the fullest consideration if there is a vacancy available for which the teacher is licensed and qualified. The wishes of the individual teacher requesting a transfer with respect to grade assignments in this respect the elementary school and subject assignment in the secondary school will receive the fullest consideration, but the educational instructional requirements of the school system and its pupils will be the controlling factor factor, as decided by the Superintendent without recourse to grievance or arbitration. Requests for transfer will be kept on file and will be considered as a request for said position if it opens during the summer months. While it is recognized that positions must be filled promptly, the administration will notify the staff of known vacancies by posting the current list conspicuously so that appropriate requests for transfer may be filed. Efforts will be made to keep the information reasonably current, but it is recognized that the final responsibility of requesting such transfer, even in advance of openings, is on the individual teacher. Section 2. SECTION 4 In order to insure assure that pupils are taught by teachers working within their areas of competence, teachers will not be assigned, except temporarily or for good cause, outside hired and assigned within the scope of their teaching certificates and/or licenses, their college undergraduate major or minor fields of study, or their subject interests as pursued at the graduate level. Upon written request Exceptions to the Superintendent/designee above will provide only be temporary and for good cause as determined by the Association with the reason for a teacher assignment outside Superintendent of a teacher's certification. This request will be answered in writing within five (5) school days. This paragraph shall not apply to school nurses. Schools. SECTION 5 When involuntary transfers are necessary, a teacher's area of competence, major and/or minor field of study, quality of teaching performance, and length of service in the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District Needham Public Schools will be considered considered. If the principal determines that all factors are equal among the teachers in determining which teacher is to the affected discipline, within a school building, then the decision will be based upon length of service in the Needham Public Schools. Teachers being involuntarily transferred will be transferred to comparable positions as far insofar as is reasonably possible. An involuntary transfer will be made only after a meeting between the teacher involved and the Superintendent, or his designee, at which time the teacher will be notified in writing of the reasons for the transfer. A major factor in the final decision to make an involuntary transfer shall be the instructional requirements of the School System and its pupils as determined by the Superintendent, but any such involuntary transfer shall be subjected to the grievance and arbitration procedure. Section 3. To the extent possible, changes in grade assignment in the elementary schools and in subject assignment in the secondary schools, will be voluntary. Section 4. Before a teacher is assigned or transferred to a particular school, the Principal of the school in question will be consulted regarding said assignment or transfer. Section 5. Teachers' assignments will be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation Section 6. In arranging schedules for teachers who are assigned to more than one school, an effort will be made to limit the amount of inter-school travel. Such teachers will be notified of any changes in their schedules as soon as practical. Section 7. Teachers who are assigned involuntarily transferred will notify their principal or immediate supervisor by January 15, for up to more than one three school years, if they wish to return to their former assignment if such position is open in the ensuing year. Teachers who are involuntarily transferred will be given due consideration to return to their former assignment or any one school day will receive the per mile rate established by the IRS for all inter-school driving done by them, subject to such regulations as may be issued by the administration concerning the submission of vouchers.open position. “

TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS. Section 1. Teachers SECTION 1 Each teacher within the Xxxxxxx Public Schools will be provided with access to this Agreement through either a physical or an online copy. SECTION 2 Teachers, other than newly appointed teachers, will be notified in writing of any changes change of programs their teaching assignment from the prior school year, including the school or schools to which they will be assigned, the grades that grade or subject they will teach, any departmental transfers, and any special or unusual classes that they which will have, require special preparation beforehand. This notification will be given as soon as practical and normally not later than June 1the close of the school year. It is recognized In the event that unusual circumstances may dictate changes in assignment are necessitated by conditions arising during the need for involuntary transfers after that date. summer, notice of such change will be sent within five (5) calendar days by certified mail to the teacher's permanent home address or summer address provided by the teacher. SECTION 3 Teachers who desire a change in grade and/or subject assignment or who desire to transfer to another school building shall file a written statement of such desires desire with the Superintendent, normally not later than June 1January 15. Such statement shall include the grade and/or subject to which the teacher desires to be assigned or the school to which he or she wishes to be transferred. Not any As soon as practical, and normally not later than July 1the close of school, the Superintendent shall notify in writing said teachers teacher of the disposition of their the request. The President of the Association In any event, applicants will be notified by email of positions that become vacant after the close of school in June. A teacher whose transfer request has not been honored will have the opportunity to meet with the Superintendent, if requested, in order to be informed within seven (7) days of the reason(s) why time the vacancy is filled. Nothing in this section should be construed to prohibit a teacher from submitting a request for a transfer at any time. Said request was not honoredwill be given the fullest consideration if there is a vacancy available for which the teacher is licensed and qualified. The wishes of the individual teacher requesting a transfer with respect to grade assignments in this respect the elementary school and subject assignment in the secondary school will receive the fullest consideration, but the educational instructional requirements of the school system and its pupils will be the controlling factor factor, as decided by the Superintendent without recourse to grievance or arbitration. Requests for transfer will be kept on file and will be considered as a request for said position if it opens during the summer months. While it is recognized that positions must be filled promptly, the administration will notify the staff of known vacancies by posting the current list conspicuously so that appropriate requests for transfer may be filed. Efforts will be made to keep the information reasonably current, but it is recognized that the final responsibility of requesting such transfer, even in advance of openings, is on the individual teacher. Section 2. SECTION 4 In order to insure assure that pupils are taught by teachers working within their areas of competence, teachers will not be assigned, except temporarily or for good cause, outside hired and assigned within the scope of their teaching certificates and/or licenses, their college undergraduate major or minor fields of study, or their subject interests as pursued at the graduate level. Upon written request Exceptions to the Superintendent/designee above will provide only be temporary and for good cause as determined by the Association with the reason for a teacher assignment outside Superintendent of a teacher's certification. This request will be answered in writing within five (5) school days. This paragraph shall not apply to school nurses. Schools. SECTION 5 When involuntary transfers are necessary, a teacher's area of competence, major and/or minor field of study, quality of teaching performance, and length of service in the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District Needham Public Schools will be considered considered. If the principal determines that all factors are equal among the teachers in determining which teacher is to the affected discipline, within a school building, then the decision will be based upon length of service in the Needham Public Schools. Teachers being involuntarily transferred will be transferred to comparable positions as far insofar as is reasonably possible. An involuntary transfer will be made only after a meeting between the teacher involved and the Superintendent, or his designee, at which time the teacher will be notified in writing of the reasons for the transfer. A major factor in the final decision to make an involuntary transfer shall be the instructional requirements of the School System and its pupils as determined by the Superintendent, but any such involuntary transfer shall be subjected to the grievance and arbitration procedure. Section 3. To the extent possible, changes in grade assignment in the elementary schools and in subject assignment in the secondary schools, will be voluntary. Section 4. Before a teacher is assigned or transferred to a particular school, the Principal of the school in question will be consulted regarding said assignment or transfer. Section 5. Teachers' assignments will be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation Section 6. In arranging schedules for teachers who are assigned to more than one school, an effort will be made to limit the amount of inter-school travel. Such teachers will be notified of any changes in their schedules as soon as practical. Section 7. Teachers who are assigned involuntarily transferred will notify their principal or immediate supervisor by January 15, for up to more than one three school years, if they wish to return to their former assignment if such position is open in any one school day will receive the per mile rate established by the IRS for all inter-school driving done by them, subject to such regulations as may be issued by the administration concerning the submission of vouchersensuing year.

TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS. Section 1SECTION 1 Each teacher within the Fitchburg School System will be provided with a copy of this Agreement by the Association. All professional status teachers shall receive electronic access to information setting forth compensation due in accordance with the schedule included in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and any contractual changes. SECTION 2 Teachers (other than newly appointed teachers) will be notified in writing of any changes change of programs from the prior school year, including the schools to which they will be assigned, the grades that and/or subjects they will teach, any departmental transfers, and any special or unusual classes that they will have, have as soon as practicable and under normal circumstances not later than June August 1. It is recognized that unusual circumstances may dictate the need for involuntary transfers after that date. Teachers who desire a change in grade and/or subject assignment or who desire to transfer to another building are required to apply for any open position. If the Teacher holds the appropriate certification for the position, he/she shall file a written statement of such desires with be interviewed for the Superintendentvacancy. As soon as practicable, and normally not later than June 1. Such statement shall include the grade and/or subject to which the teacher desires to be assigned or the school to which he wishes to be transferred. Not any later than July August 1, the Superintendent and/or his/her designee shall notify in writing said teachers of the disposition of their request. The President of the Association will be notified by email of positions that become vacant after the close of school in June. A teacher whose transfer request has not been honored will have the opportunity to meet with the Superintendent, if requested, in order to be informed of the reason(s) why the transfer request was not honored. The wishes of the individual teacher requesting a transfer in this respect will receive the fullest consideration, consideration but the educational instructional requirements of the school system and its pupils will be the controlling factor as decided by the Superintendent without recourse to grievance or arbitrationSuperintendent. The teacher may request a meeting with the Superintendent; however, the Superintendent's decision is final. Section 2. SECTION 3 In order to insure that pupils are taught by teachers working within their areas highly qualified teachers, no teacher will be assigned outside of competence, teachers will not be assigned, his/her licensed area(s) except temporarily or for good cause, outside the scope of their teaching certificates and/or their major or minor fields of study. Upon written request the Superintendent/designee will provide the Association with the reason for a teacher Any such assignment outside of a teacher's certification. This request will be answered in writing within five (5) school days. This paragraph shall not apply to school nursestemporary. When involuntary transfers are necessary, a teacher's the area of competence, major and/or minor field of study, in which the teacher is licensed and the quality of teaching performance, and length of service in the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District performance will be considered in determining which teacher is to be transferred. Teachers being involuntarily transferred will be transferred to comparable positions as far as is reasonably possible. An involuntary transfer will be made only after a meeting between the teacher involved and the Superintendent, Superintendent or his his/her designee, at which time the teacher will be notified in writing of the reasons for the transfer. A major factor in The decision on all transfers rests with the final decision Superintendent of Schools. If the individual so desires, his/her case will be reviewed by the Superintendent and the Executive Board of the Fitchburg Education Association. When a teacher is transferred to make an involuntary transfer a new school or grade, the School Department shall be responsible for the instructional requirements transfer of the School System and its pupils all curricular related materials, as determined by the Superintendentadministration, but any such involuntary transfer shall be subjected to the grievance and arbitration procedureteacher's new location. Section 3. SECTION 4 To the extent possiblepractical, changes in grade assignment in the elementary schools and in subject assignment in the secondary schools, will be voluntary. Section 4. SECTION 5 Before a teacher is assigned or transferred to a particular school, the Principal of the school in question will be consulted regarding said assignment or transfer. Section 5SECTION 6 The Committee and the Association acknowledge that the teacher's primary responsibility is to teach and that his or her energy should be utilized, to the extent possible, to this end. Teachers' assignments Specific subjects involving non-teaching duties, while not grievances, may be discussed as they from time to time arise. The Committee and the Association further acknowledge that the Academic Coach’s primary responsibility, as members of Unit A, is to support and inform classroom instruction. Academic Coaches are not evaluators, and all feedback provided to other staff is considered informal and non-evaluative and to be given in private. Coaches conducting classroom visits accompanied by an administrator will be made without regard considered Learning Walks and adhere to age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation Section 6. In arranging schedules the language in Appendix I. Only administrators can initiate formal visits for teachers who are assigned the purposes of evaluation and administrators will not ask coaches to more than one school, an effort will be made to limit the amount of inter-school travel. Such teachers will be notified of any changes in do this on their schedules as soon as practicalbehalf. Section 7. Teachers who are assigned to more than one school in any one school day will receive the per mile rate established by the IRS for all inter-school driving done by them, subject to such regulations as may be issued by the administration concerning the submission of vouchers.

TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS. Section 1. Teachers will be notified in writing of any changes of programs from the prior school year, including the schools to which they will be assigned, the grades that they will teach, any departmental transfers, and any special or unusual classes that they will have, not later than June 1. It is recognized that unusual circumstances may dictate the need for involuntary transfers after that date. Teachers who desire a change in grade and/or subject assignment or who desire to transfer to another building shall file a written statement of such desires with the Superintendent, normally not later than June 1. Such statement shall include the grade and/or subject to which the teacher desires to be assigned or the school to which he wishes to be transferred. Not any later than July 1, the Superintendent shall notify in writing said teachers of the disposition of their request. The President of the Association will be notified by email mail of positions that become vacant after the close of school in June. A teacher whose transfer request has not been honored will have the opportunity to meet with the Superintendent, if requested, in order to be informed of the reason(s) why the transfer request was not honored. The wishes of the individual teacher requesting a transfer in this respect will receive the fullest consideration, but the educational requirements of the school system and its pupils will be the controlling factor as decided by the Superintendent without recourse to grievance or arbitration. Section 2. In order to insure that pupils are taught by teachers working within their areas of competence, teachers will not be assigned, except temporarily or for good cause, outside the scope of their teaching certificates and/or their major or minor fields of study. Upon written request the Superintendent/designee will provide the Association with the reason for a teacher assignment outside of a teacher's certification. This request will be answered in writing within five (5) school days. This paragraph shall not apply to school nurses. When involuntary transfers are necessary, a teacher's area of competence, major and/or minor field of study, quality of teaching performance, and length of service in the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District will be considered in determining which teacher is to be transferred to comparable positions as far as is reasonably possible. An involuntary transfer will be made only after a meeting between the teacher involved and the Superintendent, or his designee, at which time the teacher will be notified in writing of the reasons for the transfer. A major factor in the final decision to make an involuntary transfer shall be the instructional requirements of the School System and its pupils as determined by the Superintendent, but any such involuntary transfer shall be subjected to the grievance and arbitration procedure. Section 3. To the extent possible, changes in grade assignment in the elementary schools and in subject assignment in the secondary schools, will be voluntary. Section 4. Before a teacher is assigned or transferred to a particular school, the Principal of the school in question will be consulted regarding said assignment or transfer. Section 5. Teachers' assignments will be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation Section 6. In arranging schedules for teachers who are assigned to more than one school, an effort will be made to limit the amount of inter-school travel. Such teachers will be notified of any changes in their schedules as soon as practical. Section 7. Teachers who are assigned to more than one school in any one school day will receive the per mile rate established by the IRS for all inter-school driving done by them, subject to such regulations as may be issued by the administration concerning the submission of vouchers. Section 8. All job descriptions will be placed in the School Committee Policy prior to the filling of said positions. Once School Committee Policy has been set for a given academic year, it will not be changed during that academic year, except by mutual consent.

TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS. Section 1. Teachers SECTION 1 Each teacher within the Needham Public Schools will be provided with a copy of this Agreement. SECTION 2 Teachers, other than newly appointed teachers, will be notified in writing of any changes change of programs their teaching assignment from the prior school year, including the school or schools to which they will be assigned, the grades that grade or subject they will teach, any departmental transfers, and any special or unusual classes that they which will have, require special preparation beforehand. This notification will be given as soon as practical and normally not later than June 1the close of the school year. It is recognized In the event that unusual circumstances may dictate changes in assignment are necessitated by conditions arising during the need for involuntary transfers after that date. summer, notice of such change will be sent within five (5) calendar days by certified mail to the teacher's permanent home address or summer address provided by the teacher. SECTION 3 Teachers who desire a change in grade and/or subject assignment or who desire to transfer to another school building shall file a written statement of such desires desire with the Superintendent, normally not later than June 1. March l. Such statement shall include the grade and/or subject to which the teacher desires to be assigned or the school to which he or she wishes to be transferred. Not any As soon as practical, and normally not later than July 1the close of school, the Superintendent shall notify in writing said teachers teacher of the disposition of their the request. The President of the Association In any event, applicants will be notified by email of positions that become vacant after the close of school in June. A teacher whose transfer request has not been honored will have the opportunity to meet with the Superintendent, if requested, in order to be informed within seven (7) days of the reason(s) why time the vacancy is filled. Nothing in this section should be construed to prohibit a teacher from submitting a request for a transfer at any time. Said request was not honoredwill be given the fullest consideration if there is a vacancy available for which the teacher is licensed and qualified. The wishes of the individual teacher requesting a transfer with respect to grade assignments in this respect the elementary school and subject assignment in the secondary school will receive the fullest consideration, but the educational instructional requirements of the school system and its pupils will be the controlling factor factor, as decided by the Superintendent without recourse to grievance or arbitration. Requests for transfer will be kept on file and will be considered as a request for said position if it opens during the summer months. While it is recognized that positions must be filled promptly, the administration will notify the staff of known vacancies by posting the current list conspicuously so that appropriate requests for transfer may be filed. Efforts will be made to keep the information reasonably current, but it is recognized that the final responsibility of requesting such transfer, even in advance of openings, is on the individual teacher. Section 2. SECTION 4 In order to insure assure that pupils are taught by teachers working within their areas of competence, teachers will not be assigned, except temporarily or for good cause, outside hired and assigned within the scope of their teaching certificates and/or licenses, their college undergraduate major or minor fields of study, or their subject interests as pursued at the graduate level. Upon written request Exceptions to the Superintendent/designee above will provide only be temporary and for good cause as determined by the Association with the reason for a teacher assignment outside Superintendent of a teacher's certification. This request will be answered in writing within five (5) school days. This paragraph shall not apply to school nurses. Schools. SECTION 5 When involuntary transfers are necessary, a teacher's area of competence, major and/or minor field of study, quality of teaching performance, and length of service in the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District Needham Public Schools will be considered considered. If the principal determines that all factors are equal among the teachers in determining which teacher is to the affected discipline, within a school building, then the decision will be based upon length of service in the Needham Public Schools. Teachers being involuntarily transferred will be transferred to comparable positions as far insofar as is reasonably possible. An involuntary transfer will be made only after a meeting between the teacher involved and the Superintendent, or his designee, at which time the teacher will be notified in writing of the reasons for the transfer. A major factor in the final decision to make an involuntary transfer shall be the instructional requirements of the School System and its pupils as determined by the Superintendent, but any such involuntary transfer shall be subjected to the grievance and arbitration procedure. Section 3. To the extent possible, changes in grade assignment in the elementary schools and in subject assignment in the secondary schools, will be voluntary. Section 4. Before a teacher is assigned or transferred to a particular school, the Principal of the school in question will be consulted regarding said assignment or transfer. Section 5. Teachers' assignments will be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation Section 6. In arranging schedules for teachers who are assigned to more than one school, an effort will be made to limit the amount of inter-school travel. Such teachers will be notified of any changes in their schedules as soon as practical. Section 7. Teachers who are assigned involuntarily transferred will notify their principal or immediate supervisor by February 15, for up to more than one three school years, if they wish to return to their former assignment if such position is open in the ensuing year. Teachers who are involuntarily transferred will be given due consideration to return to their former assignment or any one school day will receive the per mile rate established by the IRS for all inter-school driving done by them, subject to such regulations as may be issued by the administration concerning the submission of vouchers.open position. “

TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS. Section 1. Teachers will shall be notified in writing of any changes of in their programs from for the prior ensuing school year, including the schools to which they will be assigned, the grades that and/or subjects they will teach, any departmental transfers, and any special or unusual classes or assignments that they will havehave by June 15, not later than June 1. It is recognized provided that unusual circumstances may dictate in the need for involuntary transfers after that date. Teachers who desire event of a change in grade and/or subject assignment circumstances or who desire to transfer to another building shall file a written statement of conditions, such desires with the Superintendent, normally not later than June 1. Such statement shall include the grade and/or subject to which the teacher desires to assignments may be assigned or the school to which he wishes to be transferred. Not any later than July 1, the Superintendent shall notify in writing said teachers of the disposition of their request. The President of the Association will be notified by email of positions that become vacant after the close of school in June. A teacher whose transfer request has not been honored will have the opportunity changed as required to meet with the Superintendent, if requested, in order to be informed of the reason(s) why the transfer request was not honored. The wishes of the individual teacher requesting a transfer in this respect will receive the fullest consideration, but the educational requirements of the school system and its pupils will be the controlling factor as decided by the Superintendent without recourse to grievance or arbitrationsituation. Section 2. In order to insure assure that pupils are taught by teachers working within their areas of competence, teachers will shall not be assigned, except temporarily or in accordance with the regulations of the State Education Department and for good cause, to subjects and/or grades or other classes outside the scope of their teaching teacher certificates and/or their major or minor fields of study. 3. Upon written request the Superintendent/designee will provide the Association with the reason for Teachers desiring a teacher change in assignment outside of a teacher's certification. This request will be answered in writing within five (5) school days. This paragraph shall not apply to school nurses. When involuntary transfers are necessary, a teacher's area of competence, major and/or minor field of study, quality of teaching performance, and length of service in the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District will be considered in determining which teacher is to be transferred to comparable positions as far as is reasonably possible. An involuntary transfer will be made only after a meeting between the teacher involved and the Superintendent, or his designee, at which time the teacher will be notified in writing of the reasons for the transfer. A major factor in the final decision to should make an involuntary transfer shall be the instructional requirements of the School System and its pupils as determined by the Superintendent, but any such involuntary transfer shall be subjected this fact known simultaneously to the grievance Superintendent of Schools and arbitration procedure. Section 3. To the extent possible, changes in grade assignment in the elementary schools and in subject assignment in the secondary schools, will be voluntary. Section 4. Before a teacher is assigned or transferred to a particular school, the Principal of the school in question which the teacher is currently serving. Xxxx requests for change of assignments should be made in writing and should state reasons for wishing to make the change. Such letters may be submitted at any time. However, when a change is desired at the beginning of a school year, the letter should be submitted at the beginning of January. The Superintendent of Schools shall acknowledge receipt of requests within 30 days and shall consider such requests in making new assignments. Any teacher not reassigned after requesting a change in assignment may request a conference with the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee concerning his/her request. 4. Teachers will be consulted regarding said involuntarily transferred from building to building only after the following procedure has been followed: (a) A meeting of all concerned individuals will be held to identify the need and reasons necessitating the transfer. Concerned individuals shall include, but not be limited to, the teachers and administrators involved. (b) A volunteer will be sought for the transfer. Volunteers will be given serious consideration for the assignment as specified in Article IX, Section B-3. (c) If no volunteer is forthcoming, the transfer will be made on a seniority basis, if possible, with the least senior being transferred. In addition to seniority, the following criteria may be considered: 1. Area of certification; or 2. area of specialization within certification. For the purpose of this article, seniority shall mean the total continuous District service in a position covered by this collective bargaining agreement, as shown by the Board of Education minutes. Such service shall include all Regular Substitute teaching service. All paid leaves of absence shall be included in the computation of total continuous District service at full credit. (d) If the District finds it necessary to make the transfer other than to the person who volunteered or on the basis of seniority, it must furnish the teacher to be transferred and the president of the OCTA detailed reasons for the transfer, in writing, at least thirty (30) days prior to the implementation of the transfer. Section 5. Teachers' assignments will be made without regard In the event that a new building is constructed in the District, which is a supplement to, rather than a replacement of, existing facilities, and/or grade level reconfiguration is adopted, the committee established under Article IX-B-4 of the 1992-95 collective bargaining agreement, will, at the time that ground is first broken on the new building, and/or grade level reconfiguration is adopted, meet to ageattempt to determine a fair and equitable means of selecting staff. This system shall take into account the desires of the employees, racethe seniority of employees and the needs of the District: In the event that the committee is unable to determine a procedure by no later than six (6) calendar months prior to the projected date of opening and/or implementation of grade level reconfiguration, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation the provisions of Article IX Section 6. In arranging schedules for teachers who are assigned to more than one school, an effort will be made to limit the amount of inter-school travel. Such teachers will be notified of any changes in their schedules as soon as practicalB-4 above shall govern. Section 7. Teachers who are assigned to more than one school in any one school day will receive the per mile rate established by the IRS for all inter-school driving done by them, subject to such regulations as may be issued by the administration concerning the submission of vouchers.

TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS. Section 1. Teachers SECTION 1 Each teacher within the Needham Public Schools will be provided with access to this Agreement through either a physical or an online copy. SECTION 2 Draft - Awaiting SC 9/6/22 Teachers, other than newly appointed teachers, will be notified in writing of any changes change of programs their teaching assignment from the prior school year, including the school or schools to which they will be assigned, the grades that grade or subject they will teach, any departmental transfers, and any special or unusual classes that they which will have, require special preparation beforehand. This notification will be given as soon as practical and normally not later than June 1the close of the school year. It is recognized In the event that unusual circumstances may dictate changes in assignment are necessitated by conditions arising during the need for involuntary transfers after that date. summer, notice of such change will be sent within five (5) calendar days by certified mail to the teacher's permanent home address or summer address provided by the teacher. SECTION 3 Teachers who desire a change in grade and/or subject assignment or who desire to transfer to another school building shall file a written statement of such desires desire with the Superintendent, normally not later than June 1January 15. Such statement shall include the grade and/or subject to which the teacher desires to be assigned or the school to which he or she wishes to be transferred. Not any As soon as practical, and normally not later than July 1the close of school, the Superintendent shall notify in writing said teachers teacher of the disposition of their the request. The President of the Association In any event, applicants will be notified by email of positions that become vacant after the close of school in June. A teacher whose transfer request has not been honored will have the opportunity to meet with the Superintendent, if requested, in order to be informed within seven (7) days of the reason(s) why time the vacancy is filled. Nothing in this section should be construed to prohibit a teacher from submitting a request for a transfer at any time. Said request was not honoredwill be given the fullest consideration if there is a vacancy available for which the teacher is licensed and qualified. The wishes of the individual teacher requesting a transfer with respect to grade assignments in this respect the elementary school and subject assignment in the secondary school will receive the fullest consideration, but the educational instructional requirements of the school system and its pupils will be the controlling factor factor, as decided by the Superintendent without recourse to grievance or arbitration. Requests for transfer will be kept on file and will be considered as a request for said position if it opens during the summer months. While it is recognized that positions must be filled promptly, the administration will notify the staff of known vacancies by posting the current list conspicuously so that appropriate requests for transfer may be filed. Efforts will be made to keep the information reasonably current, but it is recognized that the final responsibility of requesting such transfer, even in advance of openings, is on the individual teacher. Section 2. SECTION 4 In order to insure assure that pupils are taught by teachers working within their areas of competence, teachers will not be assigned, except temporarily or for good cause, outside hired and assigned within the scope of their teaching certificates and/or licenses, their college undergraduate major or minor fields of study, or their subject interests as pursued at the graduate level. Upon written request Exceptions to the Superintendent/designee above will provide only be temporary and for good cause as determined by the Association with the reason for a teacher assignment outside Superintendent of a teacher's certification. This request will be answered in writing within five (5) school days. This paragraph shall not apply to school nurses. Schools. SECTION 5 When involuntary transfers are necessary, a teacher's area of competence, major and/or minor field of study, quality of teaching performance, and length of service in the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District Needham Public Schools will be considered considered. If the principal determines that all factors are equal among the teachers in determining which teacher is to the affected discipline, within a school building, then the decision will be based upon length of service in the Needham Public Schools. Teachers being involuntarily transferred will be transferred to comparable positions as far insofar as is reasonably possible. An involuntary transfer will be made only after a meeting between the teacher involved and the Superintendent, or his designee, at which time the teacher will be notified in writing of the reasons for the transfer. A major factor in the final decision to make an involuntary transfer shall be the instructional requirements of the School System and its pupils as determined by the Superintendent, but any such involuntary transfer shall be subjected to the grievance and arbitration procedure. Section 3. To the extent possible, changes in grade assignment in the elementary schools and in subject assignment in the secondary schools, will be voluntary. Section 4. Before a teacher is assigned or transferred to a particular school, the Principal of the school in question will be consulted regarding said assignment or transfer. Section 5. Teachers' assignments will be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation Section 6. In arranging schedules for teachers who are assigned to more than one school, an effort will be made to limit the amount of inter-school travel. Such teachers will be notified of any changes in their schedules as soon as practical. Section 7. Teachers who are assigned involuntarily transferred will notify their principal or immediate supervisor by January 15, for up to more than one three school years, if they wish to return to their former assignment if such position is open in any one school day will receive the per mile rate established by the IRS for all inter-school driving done by them, subject to such regulations as may be issued by the administration concerning the submission of vouchersensuing year.

TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS. Section 1SECTION 1 Each teacher within the Fitchburg School System will be provided with a copy of this Agreement by the Association. All professional status teachers shall receive an annual statement setting forth compensation due in accordance with the schedule included in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and any contractual changes. SECTION 2 Teachers (other than newly appointed teachers) will be notified in writing of any changes change of programs from the prior school year, including the schools to which they will be assigned, the grades that and/or subjects they will teach, any departmental transfers, and any special or unusual classes that they will have, have as soon as practicable and under normal circumstances not later than June August 1. It is recognized that unusual circumstances may dictate the need for involuntary transfers after that date. Teachers who desire a change in grade and/or subject assignment or who desire to transfer to another building shall file a written statement of such desires desire with the Superintendent, normally not Superintendent and/or his designee no later than June April 1. Such statement shall include the grade and/or subject to which the teacher desires to be assigned or the school to which he he/she wishes to be transferred. Not As soon as practicable, and normally not any later than July August 1, the Superintendent and/or his designee shall notify in writing said teachers of the disposition of their request. The President of the Association will be notified by email of positions that become vacant after the close of school in June. A teacher whose transfer request has not been honored will have the opportunity to meet with the Superintendent, if requested, in order to be informed of the reason(s) why the transfer request was not honored. The wishes of the individual teacher requesting a transfer in this respect will receive the fullest consideration, consideration but the educational instructional requirements of the school system and its pupils will be the controlling factor as decided by the Superintendent without recourse to grievance or arbitrationSuperintendent. The teacher may request a meeting with the Superintendent; however, the Superintendent's decision is final. Section 2. SECTION 3 In order to insure that pupils are taught by teachers working within their areas highly qualified teachers, no teacher will be assigned outside of competence, teachers will not be assigned, his/her licensed area(s) except temporarily or for good cause, outside the scope of their teaching certificates and/or their major or minor fields of study. Upon written request the Superintendent/designee will provide the Association with the reason for a teacher Any such assignment outside of a teacher's certification. This request will be answered in writing within five (5) school days. This paragraph shall not apply to school nursestemporary. When involuntary transfers are necessary, a teacher's the area of competence, major and/or minor field of study, in which the teacher is licensed and the quality of teaching performance, and length of service in the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District performance will be considered in determining which teacher is to be transferred. Teachers being involuntarily transferred will be transferred to comparable positions as far as is reasonably possible. An involuntary transfer will be made only after a meeting between the teacher involved and the Superintendent, Superintendent or his designee, at which time the teacher will be notified in writing of the reasons for the transfer. A major factor in The decision on all transfers rests with the final decision Superintendent of Schools. If the individual so desires, his/her case will be reviewed by the Superintendent and the Executive Board of the Fitchburg Education Association. When a teacher is transferred to make an involuntary transfer a new school or grade, the School Department shall be responsible for the instructional requirements transfer of the School System and its pupils all curricular related materials, as determined by the Superintendentadministration, but any such involuntary transfer shall be subjected to the grievance and arbitration procedureteacher's new location. Section 3. SECTION 4 To the extent possiblepractical, changes in grade assignment in the elementary schools and in subject assignment in the secondary schools, will be voluntary. Section 4. SECTION 5 Before a teacher is assigned or transferred to a particular school, the Principal of the school in question will be consulted regarding said assignment or transfer. Section 5SECTION 6 The Committee and the Association acknowledge that the teacher's primary responsibility is to teach and that his energy should be utilized, to the extent possible, to this end. Teachers' assignments will be made without regard to ageSpecific subjects involving non-teaching duties, racewhile not grievances, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation Section 6. In arranging schedules for teachers who are assigned to more than one school, an effort will be made to limit the amount of inter-school travel. Such teachers will be notified of any changes in their schedules as soon as practical. Section 7. Teachers who are assigned to more than one school in any one school day will receive the per mile rate established by the IRS for all inter-school driving done by them, subject to such regulations as may be issued by the administration concerning the submission of vouchersdiscussed as they from time to time arise.