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Transfers and Reassignments. 9.1 Teachers who desire a different assignment or transfer to another school or position within the county shall file a request at the time the position is advertised following procedures developed by the Human Resources Department. 9.2 Teachers requesting a transfer as outlined in Article 9.1 shall be interviewed prior to the hiring of a new employee, subject to the following condition: If there are more than five (5) reassignment/transfer requests on file for a specific school, the principal of that school shall review files of all requests and choose at least five (5) qualified and certified applicants to interview. The appropriate administrator shall notify the teacher requesting transfer as to the disposition of the teacher request. The appropriate administrator shall notify the teacher requesting a transfer seven (7) days after the filling of the position. The administrator shall be required to hold no more than one (1) interview with the same teacher during the validity period of the teacher's reassignment or transfer request. The administrator will give consideration to the teacher request when a vacancy exists and provided a previous interview has occurred. 9.3 The voluntary reassignment and/or transfer of a teacher will be subject to the following conditions: A. Between April 15 and August 1, the fifth business day before the last teacher day of the current school year and five (5) business days before the first School-based Inservice day of the next school year, transfers will require only the receiving principal's signature. B. Between August 2 and April 14, transfers will require both the sending and receiving principals' signatures. Outside of this time frame, the receiving principal shall obtain from the sending principal a willingness to release the teacher prior to interviews or consideration. 9.4 Involuntary transfers of teachers from one school/work site to another will follow the procedures below. A. When a reduction in the total number of teachers at a school/work site is necessary (i.e. school closings, rezoning, opening of new schools) but a District wide reduction in force (layoff) has not been declared or when a program or programs is/are to be reduced or eliminated at a school/work site. 1. The Superintendent of Schools/designee will determine the area(s) of certification that need to be reduced and the number of teachers in each area that will need to be transferred. 2. The District will publish a list of anticipated job openings and will seek volunteers prior to making any involuntary transfer assignments. 3. Volunteers in the area(s) of reduction shall be transferred first provided there is/will be a school/work site that is entitled to a teacher with the volunteer’s certifications and qualifications and the volunteer(s) is/are approved by the receiving facility manager. 4. When there are not enough volunteers, involuntary transfers may be made. An involuntary transfer list shall be made, based on the identified reduction certification area(s) and the performance evaluations of the affected employees, with the lowest rated employee being transferred first. Ratings will be based on the employee’s last three performance evaluations. In the event of ties, the decision as to whom will be transferred first shall be a coin toss witnessed by the Association representative. 5. A meeting will be held of all the teachers on the involuntary transfer list. At this meeting the District will give all affected teachers a complete and accurate list of all teaching vacancies available in the district. Affected teachers unable to attend the meeting will have all material presented at the meeting emailed to their address on file with District. Teachers will be asked to pick three (3) vacancies of their preference from the list. School administrators will then make their selection(s) from those interviewed candidates for each position. 6. In the event a teacher does not obtain a position through the above process, the Superintendent will transfer the teacher to a vacant position for which he/she is qualified. However, the transfer candidate shall be allowed to review the vacancy list and indicate preference to the Superintendent. This transfer process (by the Superintendent) will be based on the employee’s last three performance evaluations. That is the highest rated employee will be placed first by the Superintendent. The lowest rated employee will be placed last. In the event of ties, the decision as to whom will be transferred first shall be a coin toss witnessed by the Association representative. 7. The District will try to avoid placing any professional service or continuing contract teacher out of field. In the event there are no existing vacancies for which a teacher is qualified (certification issues) the teacher may replace the lowest performance rated teacher in the certification area the Superintendent chooses. 8. Under no circumstances will a teacher be involuntarily transferred for reasons which are capricious, discriminatory, or disciplinary. 9. Transfers will not negatively impact a teacher’s salary. If the transfer takes place after the school year starts, supplements in place for that school year will continue until the end of the year, provided the teacher continues to perform duties as outlined. 10. Teachers who are not satisfied with their involuntary placement may request that their names be placed on the voluntary transfer list. Permission of the releasing principal will not be required. 9.5 No open teaching positions will be filled by candidates outside the District until all voluntary and involuntary transfers have been placed. 9.6 The Superintendent of Schools may transfer a teacher for staffing or program needs. These involuntary transfers will follow the procedure below. A. Qualified volunteers shall be transferred first. B. Under no circumstances will a teacher be involuntarily transferred reassigned for reasons which are capricious, discriminatory, or disciplinary. Involuntary transfers will be based on instructional staffing and program requirements. C. The teachers to be transferred will have certification in the applicable areas. D. Transfers will not negatively impact a teacher’s salary. Supplements in place for that school year will continue until the end of the year, provided the teacher continues to perform duties as outlined E. Teachers who are not satisfied with their placement or assignment, as a result of involuntary transfer, may request that their names be placed on the voluntary transfer list. Permission of the releasing principal is not required. 9.7 A. Unit members returning from leave shall be afforded all rights provided under Article IX.

Transfers and Reassignments. 9.1 Teachers who desire a different assignment or transfer to another school or position within the county shall file a request at the time the position is advertised following procedures developed by the Human Resources Department. 9.2 Teachers requesting a transfer as outlined in Article 9.1 shall be interviewed prior to the hiring of a new employee, subject to the following condition: If there are more than five (5) reassignment/transfer requests on file for a specific school, the principal of that school shall review files of all requests and choose at least five (5) qualified and certified applicants to interview. The appropriate administrator shall notify the teacher requesting transfer as to the disposition of the teacher request. The appropriate administrator shall notify the teacher requesting a transfer seven (7) days after the filling of the position. The administrator shall be required to hold no more than one (1) interview with the same teacher during the validity period of the teacher's reassignment or transfer request. The administrator will give consideration to the teacher request when a vacancy exists and provided a previous interview has occurred. 9.3 The voluntary reassignment and/or transfer of a teacher will be subject to the following conditions: A. Between April 15 and August 1, the fifth business day before the last teacher day of the current school year and five (5) business days before the first School-based Inservice day of the next school year, transfers will require only the receiving principal's signature. B. Between August 2 and April 14, transfers will require both the sending and receiving principals' signatures. Outside of this time frame, the The receiving principal shall obtain from the sending principal a willingness to release the teacher prior to interviews or consideration. 9.4 Involuntary transfers of teachers from one school/work site to another will follow the procedures below. A. When a reduction in the total number of teachers at a school/work site is necessary (i.e. school closings, rezoning, opening of new schools) but a District wide reduction in force (layoff) has not been declared or when a program or programs is/are to be reduced or eliminated at a school/work site. 1. The Superintendent of Schools/designee will determine the area(s) of certification that need to be reduced and the number of teachers in each area that will need to be transferred. 2. The District will publish a list of anticipated job openings and will seek volunteers prior to making any involuntary transfer assignments. 3. Volunteers in the area(s) of reduction shall be transferred first provided there is/will be a school/work site that is entitled to a teacher with the volunteer’s certifications and qualifications and the volunteer(s) is/are approved by the receiving facility manager. 4. When there are not enough volunteers, involuntary transfers may be made. An involuntary transfer list shall be made, based on the identified reduction certification area(s) and the performance evaluations of the affected employees, with the lowest rated employee being transferred first. Ratings will be based on the employee’s last three performance evaluations. In the event of ties, the decision as to whom will be transferred first shall be a coin toss witnessed by the Association representative. 5. A meeting will be held of all the teachers on the involuntary transfer list. At this meeting the District will give all affected teachers a complete and accurate list of all teaching vacancies available in the district. Affected teachers unable to attend the meeting will have all material presented at the meeting emailed to their address on file with District. Teachers will be asked to pick three (3) vacancies of their preference from the list. School administrators will then make their selection(s) from those interviewed candidates for each position. 6. In the event a teacher does not obtain a position through the above process, the Superintendent will transfer the teacher to a vacant position for which he/she is qualified. However, the transfer candidate shall be allowed to review the vacancy list and indicate preference to the Superintendent. This transfer process (by the Superintendent) will be based on the employee’s last three performance evaluations. That is the highest rated employee will be placed first by the Superintendent. The lowest rated employee will be placed last. In the event of ties, the decision as to whom will be transferred first shall be a coin toss witnessed by the Association representative. 7. The District will try to avoid placing any professional service or continuing contract teacher out of field. In the event there are no existing vacancies for which a teacher is qualified (certification issues) the teacher may replace the lowest performance rated teacher in the certification area the Superintendent chooses. 8. Under no circumstances will a teacher be involuntarily transferred for reasons which are capricious, discriminatory, or disciplinary. 9. Transfers will not negatively impact a teacher’s salary. If the transfer takes place after the school year starts, supplements in place for that school year will continue until the end of the year, provided the teacher continues to perform duties as outlined. 10. Teachers who are not satisfied with their involuntary placement may request that their names be placed on the voluntary transfer list. Permission of the releasing principal will not be required. 9.5 No open teaching positions will be filled by candidates outside the District until all voluntary and involuntary transfers have been placed. 9.6 The Superintendent of Schools may transfer a teacher for staffing or program needs. These involuntary transfers will follow the procedure below. A. Qualified volunteers shall be transferred first. B. Under no circumstances will a teacher be involuntarily transferred reassigned for reasons which are capricious, discriminatory, or disciplinary. Involuntary transfers will be based on instructional staffing and program requirements. C. The teachers to be transferred will have certification in the applicable areas. D. Transfers will not negatively impact a teacher’s salary. Supplements in place for that school year will continue until the end of the year, provided the teacher continues to perform duties as outlined E. Teachers who are not satisfied with their placement or assignment, as a result of involuntary transfer, may request that their names be placed on the voluntary transfer list. Permission of the releasing principal is not required. 9.7 A. Unit members returning from leave shall be afforded all rights provided under Article IX.

Transfers and Reassignments. 9.1 A. No later than May 10 of each school year, the Superintendent shall deliver to the Association and post in all school buildings a list of the known vacancies which shall occur during the following school year. Teachers who desire a different change in grade and/or subject assignment or who desire to transfer to another building may file a written statement of such desire with the Superintendent through the Principal not later than May 25. Such a statement shall include, in order of preference, the grade and/or subject to which the Teacher desires to be assigned and the school or position within the county shall file a request at the time the position is advertised following procedures developed by the Human Resources Department. 9.2 Teachers requesting a transfer as outlined in Article 9.1 shall be interviewed prior schools to the hiring of a new employee, subject to the following condition: If there are more than five (5) reassignmentwhich he/transfer requests on file for a specific school, the principal of that school shall review files of all requests and choose at least five (5) qualified and certified applicants to interview. The appropriate administrator shall notify the teacher requesting transfer as to the disposition of the teacher request. The appropriate administrator shall notify the teacher requesting a transfer seven (7) days after the filling of the position. The administrator shall be required to hold no more than one (1) interview with the same teacher during the validity period of the teacher's reassignment or transfer request. The administrator will give consideration to the teacher request when a vacancy exists and provided a previous interview has occurred. 9.3 The voluntary reassignment and/or transfer of a teacher will be subject to the following conditions: A. Between April 15 and August 1, the fifth business day before the last teacher day of the current school year and five (5) business days before the first School-based Inservice day of the next school year, transfers will require only the receiving principal's signature. B. Between August 2 and April 14, transfers will require both the sending and receiving principals' signatures. Outside of this time frame, the receiving principal shall obtain from the sending principal a willingness to release the teacher prior to interviews or consideration. 9.4 Involuntary transfers of teachers from one school/work site to another will follow the procedures below. A. When a reduction in the total number of teachers at a school/work site is necessary (i.e. school closings, rezoning, opening of new schools) but a District wide reduction in force (layoff) has not been declared or when a program or programs is/are to be reduced or eliminated at a school/work site. 1. The Superintendent of Schools/designee will determine the area(s) of certification that need to be reduced and the number of teachers in each area that will need she desires to be transferred. 2B. In the determination of requests for voluntary reassignments and/or transfers, the wishes of the individual Teacher shall be honored to the extent that the reassignment or transfer does not conflict with the instructional requirements and best interests of the school system. The District will publish a list of anticipated job openings and will seek volunteers prior to making any No such requests shall be denied arbitrarily or capriciously. C. When an involuntary transfer assignmentsor reassignment is deemed advisable, a Teacher's area of competence, certification(s), major or minor field of study, length or service in the Westfield Public Schools, length of service in the particular school building and other relevant factors, including among other things, state and/or federal laws, rules, regulations or administrative directives, may be considered in determining which Teacher is to be transferred or reassigned. 3. Volunteers in the area(s) of reduction shall be transferred first provided there is/will be a school/work site that is entitled to a teacher with the volunteer’s certifications and qualifications and the volunteer(s) is/are approved by the receiving facility manager. 4. When there are not enough volunteers, involuntary transfers may be made. D. An involuntary transfer list or reassignment shall be made, based on made only after a meeting between the identified reduction certification area(s) Teacher involved and the performance evaluations immediate supervisor and/or any other member of the affected employeesAdministrative staff. The Teacher may, with at the lowest rated employee being transferred firstTeacher's option, be accompanied at such meeting by a representative of the Association. E. If a Teacher in grades K-5 is reassigned to another building, that Teacher may report to work on a day during the summer which is mutually agreed upon by the Teacher and the building principal for the purpose of preparing a new classroom and will, in consideration thereof, be paid $89.20 for that day. Ratings Review of individual documented time spent on moves for grades 6-12 will be based on at the employee’s last three performance evaluations. In discretion of the event Superintendent of tiesSchools, the decision as to whom and will be transferred first shall be reviewed on a coin toss witnessed case by case basis. Any compensation offered by the Association representative. 5. A meeting will be held Westfield Board of all the Education to grade 6-12 teachers on the involuntary transfer list. At this meeting the District will give all affected teachers a complete and accurate list of all teaching vacancies available in the district. Affected teachers unable to attend the meeting will have all material presented at the meeting emailed to their address on file with District. Teachers will be asked to pick three (3) vacancies of their preference from the list. School administrators will then make their selection(s) from those interviewed candidates for each position. 6. In the event a teacher does not obtain a position through the above process, the Superintendent will transfer the teacher to a vacant position for which he/she is qualified. However, the transfer candidate shall be allowed to review the vacancy list and indicate preference to the Superintendent. This transfer process (by the Superintendent) will be based on the employee’s last three performance evaluations. That is the highest rated employee will be placed first by the Superintendent. The lowest rated employee will be placed last. In the event of ties, the decision as to whom will be transferred first shall be a coin toss witnessed by the Association representative. 7. The District will try to avoid placing any professional service or continuing contract teacher out of field. In the event there are no existing vacancies for which a teacher is qualified (certification issues) the teacher may replace the lowest performance rated teacher in the certification area the Superintendent chooses. 8. Under no circumstances will a teacher be involuntarily transferred for reasons which are capricious, discriminatory, or disciplinary. 9. Transfers will not negatively impact a teacher’s salary. If the transfer takes place after the school year starts, supplements in place for that school year will continue until the end of the year, provided the teacher continues to perform duties as outlined. 10. Teachers who are not satisfied with their involuntary placement may request that their names be placed on the voluntary transfer list. Permission of the releasing principal move will not be requiredconsidered precedent. 9.5 No open teaching positions will be filled by candidates outside the District until all voluntary and involuntary transfers have been placed. 9.6 The Superintendent of Schools may transfer a teacher for staffing or program needs. These involuntary transfers will follow the procedure below. A. Qualified volunteers shall be transferred first. B. Under no circumstances will a teacher be involuntarily transferred reassigned for reasons which are capricious, discriminatory, or disciplinary. Involuntary transfers will be based on instructional staffing and program requirements. C. The teachers to be transferred will have certification in the applicable areas. D. Transfers will not negatively impact a teacher’s salary. Supplements in place for that school year will continue until the end of the year, provided the teacher continues to perform duties as outlined E. Teachers who are not satisfied with their placement or assignment, as a result of involuntary transfer, may request that their names be placed on the voluntary transfer list. Permission of the releasing principal is not required. 9.7 A. Unit members returning from leave shall be afforded all rights provided under Article IX.

Transfers and Reassignments. 9.1 Teachers who desire a different assignment or transfer to another school or position within the county shall file a request at the time the position is advertised following procedures developed by the Human Resources Department. 9.2 Teachers requesting a transfer as outlined in Article 9.1 shall be interviewed prior to the hiring of a new employee, subject to the following condition: If there are more than five (5) reassignment/transfer requests on file for a specific school, the principal of that school shall review files of all requests and choose at least five (5) qualified and certified applicants to interview. The appropriate administrator shall notify the teacher requesting transfer as to the disposition of the teacher request. The appropriate administrator shall notify the teacher requesting a transfer seven (7) days after the filling of the position. The administrator shall be required to hold no more than one (1) interview with the same teacher during the validity period of the teacher's reassignment or transfer request. The administrator will give consideration to the teacher request when a vacancy exists and provided a previous interview has occurred. 9.3 The voluntary reassignment and/or transfer of a teacher will be subject to the following conditions: A. Between April 15 and August 1, the fifth business day before the last teacher day of the current school year and five (5) business days before the first School-based Inservice day of the next school year, transfers will require only the receiving principal's signature. B. Between August 2 and April 14, transfers will require both the sending and receiving principals' signatures. Outside of this time frame, the The receiving principal shall obtain from the sending principal a willingness to release the teacher prior to interviews or consideration. 9.4 Involuntary transfers of teachers from one school/work site to another will follow the procedures below. A. When a reduction in the total number of teachers at a school/work site is necessary (i.e. school closings, rezoning, opening of new schools) but a District wide reduction in force (layoff) has not been declared or when a program or programs is/are to be reduced or eliminated at a school/work site. 1. The Superintendent of Schools/designee will determine the area(s) of certification that need to be reduced and the number of teachers in each area that will need to be transferred. 2. The District will publish a list of anticipated job openings and will seek volunteers prior to making any involuntary transfer assignments. 3. Volunteers in the area(s) of reduction shall be transferred first provided there is/will be a school/work site that is entitled to a teacher with the volunteer’s certifications and qualifications and the volunteer(s) is/are approved by the receiving facility manager. 4. When there are not enough volunteers, involuntary transfers may be made. An involuntary transfer list shall be made, based on the identified reduction certification area(s) and the performance evaluations of the affected employees, with the lowest rated employee being transferred first. Ratings will be based on the employee’s last three performance evaluations. In the event of ties, the decision as to whom who will be transferred first shall be a coin toss witnessed by the Association representative. 5. A meeting will be held of all the teachers on the involuntary transfer list. At this meeting the District will give all affected teachers a complete and accurate list of all teaching vacancies available in the district. Affected teachers unable to attend the meeting will have all material presented at the meeting emailed mailed to their address on file with District. Teachers will be asked to pick three (3) vacancies of their preference from the list. School administrators will then make their selection(s) from those interviewed candidates for each position. 6. In the event a teacher does not obtain a position through the above process, the Superintendent will transfer the teacher to a vacant position for which he/she is qualified. However, the transfer candidate shall be allowed to review the vacancy list and indicate preference to the Superintendent. This transfer process (by the Superintendent) will be based on the employee’s last three performance evaluations. That is the highest rated employee will be placed first by the Superintendent. The lowest rated employee will be placed last. In the event of ties, the decision as to whom who will be transferred first shall be a coin toss witnessed by the Association representative. 7. The District district will try to avoid placing any professional service or continuing contract teacher out of field. In the event there are no existing vacancies for which a teacher is qualified (certification issues) the teacher may replace the lowest performance rated teacher in the certification area the Superintendent chooses. 8. Under no circumstances will a teacher be involuntarily transferred for reasons which are capricious, discriminatory, or disciplinary. 9. Transfers will not negatively impact a teacher’s salary. If the transfer takes place after the school year starts, supplements in place for that school year will continue until the end of the year, provided the teacher continues to perform duties as outlined. In the event the teacher is unable to perform the duties required by the supplement, because of the transfer, the supplement will continue for the remainder of the school year. 10. Teachers who are not satisfied with their involuntary placement may request that their names be placed on the voluntary transfer list. Permission of the releasing principal will not be required. 9.5 11. No open teaching positions will be filled by candidates outside the District until all voluntary and involuntary transfers have been placed. 9.6 9.5 The Superintendent of Schools may transfer a teacher for staffing or program needs. These involuntary transfers will follow the procedure below. A. Qualified volunteers shall be transferred first. B. Under no circumstances will a teacher be involuntarily transferred reassigned for reasons which are capricious, discriminatory, or disciplinary. Involuntary transfers will be based on instructional staffing and program requirements. C. The teachers to be transferred will have certification in the applicable areas. D. Transfers will not negatively impact a teacher’s salary. Supplements in place for that school year will continue until the end of the year, provided the teacher continues to perform duties as outlined. In the event the teacher is unable because of the transfer to perform the duties required by the supplement, the supplement will continue for the remainder of the school year. E. Teachers who are not satisfied with their placement or assignment, as a result of involuntary transfer, may request that their names be placed on the voluntary transfer list. Permission of the releasing principal is not required. 9.7 9.6 A. Unit members returning from leave shall be afforded all rights provided under Article IX.

Transfers and Reassignments. 9.1 Teachers who desire a different assignment or transfer to another school or position within the county shall file a request at the time the position is advertised following procedures developed by the Human Resources Department. 9.2 Teachers requesting a transfer as outlined in Article 9.1 shall be interviewed prior to the hiring of a new employee, subject to the following condition: If there are more than five (5) reassignment/transfer requests on file for a specific school, the principal of that school shall review files of all requests and choose at least five (5) qualified and certified applicants to interview. The appropriate administrator shall notify the teacher requesting transfer as to the disposition of the teacher request. The appropriate administrator shall notify the teacher requesting a transfer seven (7) days after the filling of the position. The administrator shall be required to hold no more than one (1) interview with the same teacher during the validity period of the teacher's reassignment or transfer request. The administrator will give consideration to the teacher request when a vacancy exists and provided a previous interview has occurred. 9.3 The voluntary reassignment and/or transfer of a teacher will be subject to the following conditions: A. Between April 15 and August 1, the fifth business day before the last teacher day of the current school year and five eight (5) 8) business days before the first School-School- based Inservice day of the next school year, transfers will require only the receiving principal's signature. B. Between August 2 and April 14Outside the dates outlined in 9.3A, transfers will require both the sending and receiving principals' signatures. Outside of this time frame, the receiving principal shall obtain from the sending principal a willingness to release the teacher prior to interviews or consideration. 9.4 Involuntary transfers of teachers from one school/work site to another will follow the procedures below. A. When a reduction in the total number of teachers at a school/work site is necessary (i.e. school closings, rezoning, opening of new schools) but a District wide reduction in force (layoff) has not been declared or when a program or programs is/are to be reduced or eliminated at a school/work site. 1. The Superintendent of Schools/designee will determine the area(s) of certification that need to be reduced and the number of teachers in each area that will need to be transferred. 2. The District will publish a list of anticipated job openings and will seek volunteers prior to making any involuntary transfer assignments. 3. Volunteers in the area(s) of reduction shall be transferred first provided there is/will be a school/work site that is entitled to a teacher with the volunteer’s certifications and qualifications and the volunteer(s) is/are approved by the receiving facility manager. 4. When there are not enough volunteers, involuntary transfers may be made. An involuntary transfer list shall be made, based on the identified reduction certification area(s) and the performance evaluations of the affected employees, with the lowest rated employee being transferred first. Ratings will be based on the employee’s last three performance evaluations. In the event of ties, the decision as to whom will be transferred first shall be a coin toss witnessed by the Association representative. 5. A meeting will be held of all the teachers on the involuntary transfer list. At this meeting the District will give all affected teachers a complete and accurate list of all teaching vacancies available in the district. Affected teachers unable to attend the meeting will have all material presented at the meeting emailed to their address on file with District. Teachers will be asked to pick three (3) vacancies of their preference from the list. School administrators will then make their selection(s) from those interviewed candidates for each position. 6. In the event a teacher does not obtain a position through the above process, the Superintendent will transfer the teacher to a vacant position for which he/she is qualified. However, the transfer candidate shall be allowed to review the vacancy list and indicate preference to the Superintendent. This transfer process (by the Superintendent) will be based on the employee’s last three performance evaluations. That is the highest rated employee will be placed first by the Superintendent. The lowest rated employee will be placed last. In the event of ties, the decision as to whom will be transferred first shall be a coin toss witnessed by the Association representative. 7. The District will try to avoid placing any professional service or continuing contract teacher out of field. In the event there are no existing vacancies for which a teacher is qualified (certification issues) the teacher may replace the lowest performance rated teacher in the certification area the Superintendent chooses. 8. Under no circumstances will a teacher be involuntarily transferred for reasons which are capricious, discriminatory, or disciplinary. 9. Transfers will not negatively impact a teacher’s salary. If the transfer takes place after the school year starts, supplements in place for that school year will continue until the end of the year, provided the teacher continues to perform duties as outlined. 10. Teachers who are not satisfied with their involuntary placement may request that their names be placed on the voluntary transfer list. Permission of the releasing principal will not be required. 9.5 No open teaching positions will be filled by candidates outside the District until all voluntary and involuntary transfers have been placed. 9.6 The Superintendent of Schools may transfer a teacher for staffing or program needs. These involuntary transfers will follow the procedure below. A. Qualified volunteers shall be transferred first. B. Under no circumstances will a teacher be involuntarily transferred reassigned for reasons which are capricious, discriminatory, or disciplinary. Involuntary transfers will be based on instructional staffing and program requirements. C. The teachers to be transferred will have certification in the applicable areas. D. Transfers will not negatively impact a teacher’s salary. Supplements in place for that school year will continue until the end of the year, provided the teacher continues to perform duties as outlined E. Teachers who are not satisfied with their placement or assignment, as a result of involuntary transfer, may request that their names be placed on the voluntary transfer list. Permission of the releasing principal is not required. 9.7 A. Unit members returning from leave shall be afforded all rights provided under Article IX.