Common use of TRANSFERS, ASSIGNMENTS AND REASSIGNMENTS Clause in Contracts

TRANSFERS, ASSIGNMENTS AND REASSIGNMENTS. 6-1 No later than April 15th of each school year, the Superintendent shall make available to the Association and post in all school buildings a list of all the known unfilled positions, which he/she expects to fill prior to the opening of school. Revisions of the aforementioned list shall be made as of June 1 and during the summer. During the summer the list will be posted in the SAU 90 Office and on the district website. It also shall be forwarded to the Association President and Secretary at their summer addresses as filed with the Board. 6-1.1 A Teacher who desires a change in grade and/or subject assignment within the Hampton School District may file a written statement of such desire with the current building Principal no later than April 30th. Such statement, which shall be confidential until the Teacher becomes a serious candidate, shall include the name of the school and the grade and/or subject to which the Teacher desires to be assigned, in order of preference. This statement shall also include a request for a personal interview with the Superintendent, the Principal, or their designees of the school at which the aforementioned position is available. Said Principal shall then notify the Superintendent of the applicant's interest in the position and arrange an interview date, notifying the applicant once said date is arranged. The individual's qualifications and experiences shall be considered. The final decision pertaining to assignments rests with the Superintendent. Upon the decision of the Superintendent, the Superintendent shall notify in writing the parties involved no later than May 20th. 6-2 As soon as practicable, and no later than the last two weeks of school, the Superintendent shall post in each school and make available to the Association President a system-wide roster showing the names and tentative assignments of all personnel. In the event of change of assignment or transfer, the Teacher involved shall be notified at the earliest possible time; however, every effort shall be made to avoid assignment changes after August 1. In the event of a change of assignment or transfer and upon the request of the Teacher, a consultation with the Superintendent or his/her designee shall be held. 6-3 In order to assure that pupils are taught by Teachers working within their areas of competence, Teachers will not generally be assigned outside the scope of their teaching certificates and/or their major or minor fields of study. 6-4 When it is determined by the Board to decrease the number of Teachers, the District will lay off the necessary number of Teachers based on criteria which includes their seniority in the District, ability, performance, qualifications (including but not limited to certification) and experience within the departments, grade range and program in which the reduction in force is being made. The criteria for the selection of the returning Teacher(s) will be the same as that applied in the layoff process. Any Teacher laid off from his/her position shall be assigned to fill any position for which he/she is certified and is “Highly Qualified” (as defined by federal and state statutes and regulations) within the Hampton School District which becomes open within twelve (12) months of the layoff. The layoff period shall begin on the day following the last working day. Any Employee will be granted a three (3) month extension for recall upon receipt of a request for such an extension. A request for an extension must be made in writing in the eleventh (11th) month of layoff, and must be sent via certified mail to the Superintendent. When the Board determines that a position is to be filled, a laid-off Teacher shall be notified by registered or certified mail by the Superintendent. If a Teacher rejects the offer or fails to respond to the Superintendent within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the notice, and the position offered is the same position as the one last held by said Teacher, said Teacher will be deemed to have refused the position offered and will be removed from his/her recall standing and will have given up all rights under the contract. If a Teacher rejects the offer or fails to respond to the Superintendent within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the notice, and the position offered is other than the position last held by said Teacher, the Teacher may refuse, but in so doing will lose all contract rights to the position offered. Any layoff will be made in accordance with the following procedure: in the event of a change of assignment or transfer as a result of the layoff procedure, the Teacher involved shall be notified at the earliest possible time of such a change. In the event of such a change, upon request of the Teacher, a consultation with the Superintendent or his/her designee shall be held. 6-5 Notice of all open certificated positions in the Hampton School District shall be posted in the schools and sent to the Association President. The posting notice shall set forth the qualifications for the position and the minimum salary the Board expects to pay. Individuals interested in applying for the position shall do so in the manner prescribed in the notice within five (5) days after the date of the notice. No permanent appointment to a position posted shall be made until ten (10) days after the posting notice has been issued. In the event of an August resignation, the Superintendent shall notify the President of SEA, or the President's designee, of the opening. 6-6 Whenever possible, substitute Teachers shall be provided for Teachers who are absent from school.

TRANSFERS, ASSIGNMENTS AND REASSIGNMENTS. 6-1 No later than April 15th of each school year, the Superintendent shall make available to the Association and post in all school buildings a list of all the known unfilled positions, which he/she expects to fill prior to the opening of school. Revisions of the aforementioned list shall be made as of May 15th and June 15th June 1 and during the summer. During the summer the list will be posted in the SAU #21 90 Office and on the district website. It also shall be forwarded to the Association President and Secretary at their summer addresses as filed with the Board. 6-1.1 A Teacher who desires a change in grade and/or subject assignment within the School Administrative Unit #21 Hampton School District may file a written statement of such desire with the Superintendent current building Principal no later than April 30th. Such statement, which shall be confidential until the Teacher becomes a serious candidate, shall include the name of the school and the grade and/or subject to which the Teacher desires to be assigned, in order of preference. This statement shall also include a request for a personal interview with the Superintendent, the Principal, or their designees of the school at which the aforementioned position is available. The Superintendent Said Principal shall then notify said Principal the Superintendent of the applicant's interest in the position and arrange an interview date, notifying the applicant once said date is arranged. The individual's qualifications and SAU #21-wide balance of experiences shall be considered. The final decision pertaining to assignments rests with the Board Superintendent. Upon the decision of the Board Superintendent, the Superintendent shall notify in writing the parties involved in writing no later than May 20th. 6-2 As soon as practicable, and no later than the last two weeks of school, the Superintendent shall post in each school and make available to the Association President a system-wide roster showing the names and tentative assignments of all personnel. In the event of change of assignment or transfer, the Teacher involved shall be notified at the earliest possible time; however, every effort shall be made to avoid assignment changes after August 1. In the event of a change of assignment or transfer and upon the request of the Teacher, a consultation with the Superintendent or his/her designee shall be held. If the Teacher is dissatisfied with the decision he/she may appeal to the Board. 6-3 In order to assure that pupils are taught by Teachers working within their areas of competence, Teachers will not generally be assigned outside the scope of their teaching certificates and/or their major or minor fields of study. 6-4 When it is determined by the Board to decrease the number of Teachers, the District will lay off the necessary number of Teachers based on criteria which includes their seniority in the District, ability, performance, qualifications (including but not limited to certification) and experience within the departments, grade range and program in which the reduction in force is being made. The criteria for the selection of the returning Teacher(s) will be the same as that applied in the layoff process. Any Teacher laid off from his/her position shall be assigned to fill any position for which he/she is certified and is “Highly Qualified” (as defined by federal and state statutes and regulations) within the same Hampton School District which becomes open within twelve (12) months of the layoff. The layoff period shall begin on the day following the last working day. Any Employee will be granted a three (3) month extension for recall upon receipt of a request for such an extension. A request for an extension must be made in writing in the eleventh (11th) month of layoff, and must be sent via certified mail to the Superintendent. When the Board determines that a position is to be filled, a laid-off Teacher shall be notified by registered or certified mail by the Superintendent. If a Teacher rejects the offer or fails to respond to the Superintendent within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the notice, and the position offered is the same position as the one last held by said Teacher, said Teacher will be deemed to have refused the position offered and will be removed from his/her recall standing and will have given up all rights under the contract. If a Teacher rejects the offer or fails to respond to the Superintendent within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the notice, and the position offered is other than the position last held by said Teacher, the Teacher may refuse, but in so doing will lose all contract rights to the position offered. Any layoff will be made in accordance with the following procedure: in the event of a change of assignment or transfer as a result of the layoff procedure, the Teacher involved shall be notified at the earliest possible time of such a change. In the event of such a change, upon request of the Teacher, a consultation with the Superintendent or his/her designee shall be held. 6-5 Notice of all open certificated positions in the School Administrative Unit No. 21 Hampton School District shall be posted in the schools and sent to the Association President. The posting notice shall set forth the qualifications for the position and the minimum salary the Board expects to pay. Individuals interested in applying for the position shall do so in the manner prescribed in the notice within fifteen (15) five (5) days after the date of the notice. No permanent appointment to a position posted shall be made until twenty (20) ten (10) days after the posting notice has been issued. In the event of an August resignation, the Superintendent shall notify the President of SEA, or the President's designee, of the opening. Permanent appointment shall not be made until ten (10) days after the notification. 6-6 Whenever possible, substitute Teachers shall be provided for Teachers who are absent from school.

TRANSFERS, ASSIGNMENTS AND REASSIGNMENTS. 6-1 A. No later than April 15th 1 of each school year, the Superintendent shall make available to the Association and post in all school buildings a list of all the known unfilled positions, positions which he/she he expects to fill prior to the opening of schoolschool in September. Revisions of the aforementioned list shall will be made as of May 1, June 1 1, July 1, and during the summerAugust 1. During July and August, the summer the revised list will not be posted in the SAU 90 Office and on the district websiteschool buildings. It also shall However, it will be forwarded to the Association President and Secretary at their his summer addresses address as filed with the Board. 6-1.1 A Teacher B. Teachers who desires desire a change in grade and/or subject assignment within the Hampton School District or who desire to transfer to another building may file a written statement of such desire with the current building Principal Superintendent no later than April 30th15. Such statement, which shall be confidential until the Teacher becomes a serious candidate, statement shall include the name of the school and the grade and/or subject to which the Teacher teacher desires to be assignedtransferred, in order of preference. This statement shall also include a request for a personal interview with the Superintendent, the Principal, or their designees of the school at which the aforementioned position is available. Said Principal shall then notify the Superintendent of the applicant's interest in the position and arrange an interview date, notifying the applicant once said date is arranged. The individual's qualifications and experiences shall be considered. The final decision pertaining to assignments rests with the SuperintendentSuperintendent of Schools. Upon the decision of the Superintendentreaching his decision, the Superintendent shall notify in writing the parties involved no later than May 20themployees involved. 6-2 C. As soon as practicable, and no later than the last two weeks of school, the Superintendent shall post in each school and make available to the Association President President, a system-wide roster showing the names and tentative assignments of all personnel. In the event of change of assignment or transfer, the Teacher involved shall be notified at the earliest possible time; however, every effort shall be made to avoid assignment changes after August 1teachers by building. In the event of a change of assignment or transfer and upon tentative assignment, the teacher involved will be notified at the earliest possible time. Upon request of the Teacherteacher, a consultation with the Superintendent or his/her his designee shall will be held. 6-3 In order to assure that pupils are taught by Teachers working within their areas of competence, Teachers will not generally be assigned outside the scope of their teaching certificates and/or their major or minor fields of study. 6-4 When it is determined by the Board to decrease the number of Teachers, the District will lay off the necessary number of Teachers based on criteria which includes their seniority in the District, ability, performance, qualifications (including but not limited to certification) and experience within the departments, grade range and program in which the reduction in force is being made. The criteria for the selection of the returning Teacher(s) will be the same as that applied in the layoff process. Any Teacher laid off from his/her position shall be assigned to fill any position for which he/she is certified and is “Highly Qualified” (as defined by federal and state statutes and regulations) within the Hampton School District which becomes open within twelve (12) months of the layoff. The layoff period shall begin on the day following the last working day. Any Employee will be granted a three (3) month extension for recall upon receipt of a request for such an extension. A request for an extension must be made in writing in the eleventh (11th) month of layoff, and must be sent via certified mail to the Superintendent. When the Board determines that a position is to be filled, a laid-off Teacher shall be notified by registered or certified mail by the Superintendent. If a Teacher rejects the offer or fails to respond to the Superintendent within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the notice, and the position offered is the same position as the one last held by said Teacher, said Teacher will be deemed to have refused the position offered and will be removed from his/her recall standing and will have given up all rights under the contract. If a Teacher rejects the offer or fails to respond to the Superintendent within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the notice, and the position offered is other than the position last held by said Teacher, the Teacher may refuse, but in so doing will lose all contract rights to the position offered. Any layoff will be made in accordance with the following procedure: in the event of a change of assignment or transfer as a result of the layoff procedure, the Teacher involved shall be notified at the earliest possible time of such a change. In the event of such a change, upon request of the Teacher, a consultation with the Superintendent or his/her designee shall be held. 6-5 Notice D. Notification of all open certificated positions in the Hampton School District Phillipsburg Public Schools shall be posted in the all schools and sent to the Association President. The posting notice shall set forth the qualifications for the position and the minimum salary the Board expects to pay. Individuals interested in applying for the position shall do so in the manner prescribed in the notice within five (5) 7 calendar days after of the date the notice is posted if posted on or between August 15 and June 15, and within 15 calendar days of the notice. No permanent appointment date the notice is posted if posted on or between June 16 and August 14. E. Subject only to a position posted shall be made until ten (10) days after the posting notice has been issued. In the event of an August resignationlimitation set forth in N.J.S.A. 34:13A-25, the Superintendent Board shall notify have the President of SEA, or right to transfer teachers based upon the President's designee, District’s needs upon the recommendation of the openingSuperintendent. 6-6 Whenever possible, substitute Teachers shall be provided for Teachers who are absent from school.

TRANSFERS, ASSIGNMENTS AND REASSIGNMENTS. 6-1 No later than April 15th of each school year, the Superintendent shall make available to the Association and post in all school buildings a list of all the known unfilled positions, which he/she expects to fill prior to the opening of school. Revisions of the aforementioned list shall be made as of May 15th and June 1 and during the summer15th. During the summer the list will be posted in the SAU 90 Office and on the district website#21 Office. It also shall be forwarded to the Association President and Secretary at their summer addresses as filed with the Board. 6-1.1 A Teacher teacher who desires a change in grade and/or subject assignment within the Hampton School District Administrative Unit #21 may file a written statement of such desire with the current building Principal Superintendent no later than April 30th. Such statement, which shall be confidential until the Teacher teacher becomes a serious candidate, shall include the name of the school and the grade and/or subject to which the Teacher teacher desires to be assigned, in order of preference. This statement shall also include a request for a personal interview with the Superintendent, the Principal, or their designees of the school at which the aforementioned position is available. Said Principal The Superintendent shall then notify the Superintendent said Principal of the applicant's interest in the position and arrange an interview date, notifying the applicant once said date is arranged. The individual's qualifications and experiences SAU #21-wide balance of experience shall be consideredconsiderations. The final decision pertaining to assignments rests with the SuperintendentBoard. Upon the decision of the SuperintendentBoard, the Superintendent shall notify in writing the parties involved in writing no later than May 20th. 6-2 As soon as practicable, and no later than the last two weeks of school, the Superintendent shall post in each school and make available to the Association President a system-wide roster showing the names and tentative assignments of all personnel. In the event of change of assignment or transfer, the Teacher teacher involved shall be notified at the earliest possible time; however, every effort shall be made to avoid assignment changes after August 11st. In the event of a change of assignment or transfer and upon the request of the Teacherteacher, a consultation with the Superintendent or his/her designee shall be held. If the teacher is dissatisfied with the decision he/she may appeal to the Board. 6-3 In order to assure that pupils are taught by Teachers teachers working within their areas of competence, Teachers teachers will not generally be assigned outside the scope of their teaching certificates and/or their major or minor fields of study. 6-4 When it is determined by the Board to decrease the number of Teachersteachers, the District will lay off the necessary number of Teachers teachers based on criteria which includes their seniority in the District, their ability, performance, qualifications (including but not limited to certification) and experience within the departments, grade range and program in which the reduction in force is being made. The criteria for the selection of the returning Teacher(steacher(s) will be the same as that applied in the layoff process. Any Teacher teacher laid off from his/her position shall be assigned to fill any position for which he/she is certified and is “Highly Qualified” (as defined by federal and state statutes and regulations) within the Hampton School same District which becomes open within twelve (12) months of the layoff. The layoff period shall begin on the day following the last working day. Any Employee will be granted a three (3) month extension for recall upon receipt of a request for such an extension. A request for an extension must be made in writing in the eleventh (11th) month of layoff, and must be sent via certified mail to the Superintendent. When the Board determines that a position is to be filled, a laid-off Teacher teacher shall be notified by registered or certified mail by the Superintendent. If a Teacher teacher rejects the offer or fails to respond to the Superintendent within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the notice, and the position offered is the same position as the one last held by said Teacherteacher, said Teacher teacher will be deemed to have refused the position offered and will be removed from his/her recall standing and will have given up all rights under the contract. If a Teacher teacher rejects the offer or fails to respond to the Superintendent within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the notice, and the position offered is other than the position last held by said Teacherteacher, the Teacher teacher may refuse, but in so doing will lose all contract rights to the position offered. Any layoff will be made in accordance with the following procedure: in the event of a change of assignment or transfer as a result of the layoff procedure, the Teacher teacher involved shall be notified at the earliest possible time of such a change. In the event of such a change, upon request of the Teacherteacher, a consultation with the Superintendent or his/her designee shall be held. 6-5 Notice of all open certificated positions in the Hampton School District Administrative Unit No. 21 shall be posted in the schools and sent to the Association President. The posting notice shall set forth the qualifications for the position and the minimum salary the Board expects to pay. Individuals interested in applying for the position shall do so in the manner prescribed in the notice within five fifteen (515) days after the date of the notice. No permanent appointment to a position posted shall be made until ten twenty (1020) days after the posting notice has been issued. In the event of an August resignation, the Superintendent shall notify the President of SEA, or the President's designee, of the opening. Permanent appointment shall not be made until ten (10) days after the notification. 6-6 Whenever possible, substitute Teachers teachers shall be provided for Teachers teachers who are absent from school.

TRANSFERS, ASSIGNMENTS AND REASSIGNMENTS. 6-1 12:1 No later than April 15th 30 of each school year, the Superintendent shall make available to the Association President and post in all school buildings building a list of all the known unfilled positions, positions which he/he or she expects to fill prior to the opening of schoolschool in September. Revisions of the aforementioned list shall be made as of May 30 and June 1 and during the summer15. During July, the summer the revised list will not be posted in the SAU 90 Office and on the district websiteschool building. It also However, it shall be forwarded to the Association President and Secretary at their his/her summer addresses address as filed with the Board. 6-1.1 A Teacher 12:2 Unit members who desires desire a change in grade and/or subject assignment within the Hampton School District assignments may file a written statement of such desire with the current building Principal Superintendent no later than April 30thMay 1. Such statement, which shall be confidential until the Teacher becomes a serious candidate, statement shall include the name of the school and the grade and/or subject to which the Teacher unit member desires to be assigned, in order of preference. This statement shall also include a request for a personal interview with the SuperintendentSeniority, the Principal, or their designees of the school at which the aforementioned position is available. Said Principal shall then notify the Superintendent of the applicant's interest in the position and arrange an interview date, notifying the applicant once said date is arranged. The individual's qualifications and experiences system-wide balance of experience and inexperience, shall be considered. The final decision pertaining to assignments rests with the Superintendent. Upon the decision of the Superintendentreaching his/her decision, the Superintendent shall notify in writing the parties involved no later than May 20themployees involved. 6-2 12:3 As soon as practicable, and no later than the last two weeks of school, the Superintendent shall post in each school and make available to the Association President Chairman a system-wide roster showing the names and tentative assignments of all personnel. In the event of a change of assignment, after the posting of the list, the Board shall notify the unit member of the change of assignment or transfer, prior to effectuating the Teacher involved shall be notified at the earliest possible time; however, every effort shall be made to avoid assignment changes after August 1reassignment. In the event of a change of assignment or transfer and upon the request of the Teacherunit member, a consultation with the Superintendent or his/his or her designee shall will be held. 6-3 12:4 In order to assure that pupils are taught by Teachers teachers working within their areas of competencecertification, Teachers teachers will not generally be assigned outside the scope of their teaching certificates and/or their major or minor fields of study. 6-4 When it is determined by the Board to decrease the number of Teachers, the District will lay off the necessary number of Teachers based on criteria which includes their seniority in the District, ability, performance, qualifications (including but not limited to certification) and experience within the departments, grade range and program in which the reduction in force is being made. The criteria for the selection of the returning Teacher(s) will be the same as that applied in the layoff process. Any Teacher laid off from his/her position shall be assigned to fill any position for which he/she is certified and is “Highly Qualified” (as defined by federal and state statutes and regulations) within the Hampton School District which becomes open within twelve (12) months of the layoff. The layoff period shall begin on the day following the last working day. Any Employee will be granted a three (3) month extension for recall upon receipt of a request for such an extension. A request for an extension must be made in writing in the eleventh (11th) month of layoff, and must be sent via certified mail to the Superintendent. When the Board determines that a position is to be filled, a laid-off Teacher shall be notified by registered or certified mail by the Superintendent. If a Teacher rejects the offer or fails to respond to the Superintendent within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the notice, and the position offered is the same position as the one last held by said Teacher, said Teacher will be deemed to have refused the position offered and will be removed from his/her recall standing and will have given up all rights under the contract. If a Teacher rejects the offer or fails to respond to the Superintendent within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the notice, and the position offered is other than the position last held by said Teacher, the Teacher may refuse, but in so doing will lose all contract rights to the position offered. Any layoff will be made in accordance with the following procedure: in the event of a change of assignment or transfer as a result of the layoff procedure, the Teacher involved shall be notified at the earliest possible time of such a change. In the event of such a change, upon request of the Teacher, a consultation with the Superintendent or his/her designee shall be held. 6-5 12:5 Notice of all open certificated positions in the Hampton School District covered under by this Agreement shall be posted in the schools school and sent to the Association President. The posting notice shall set forth the qualifications for the position and the minimum salary the Board expects to pay. Individuals interested in applying for the position positions shall do so in the manner prescribed in the notice within five (5) days after the date of the notice. No permanent appointment to a position posted shall be made until ten (10) days after the posting notice has been issued. In All applicants shall receive written notification from the event of an August resignation, the Superintendent shall notify the President of SEA, or the President's designee, of the openingBoard that their applications are being considered. 6-6 Whenever possible, substitute Teachers shall be provided for Teachers who are absent from school.

TRANSFERS, ASSIGNMENTS AND REASSIGNMENTS. 6-1 A. No later than April 15th 1 of each school year, the Superintendent shall make available to the Association and post in all school buildings a list of all the known unfilled positions, positions which he/she he expects to fill prior to the opening of schoolschool in September. Revisions of the aforementioned list shall will be made as of May 1, June 1 1, July 1, and during the summerAugust 1. During July and August, the summer the revised list will not be posted in the SAU 90 Office and on the district websiteschool buildings. It also shall However, it will be forwarded to the Association President and Secretary at their his summer addresses address as filed with the Board. 6-1.1 A Teacher B. Teachers who desires desire a change in grade and/or subject assignment within the Hampton School District or who desire to transfer to another building may file a written statement of such desire with the current building Principal Superintendent no later than April 30th15. Such statement, which shall be confidential until the Teacher becomes a serious candidate, statement shall include the name of the school and the grade and/or subject to which the Teacher teacher desires to be assignedtransferred, in order of preference. This statement shall also include a request for a personal interview with the Superintendent, the Principal, or their designees of the school at which the aforementioned position is available. Said Principal shall then notify the Superintendent of the applicant's interest in the position and arrange an interview date, notifying the applicant once said date is arranged. The individual's qualifications and experiences shall be considered. The final decision pertaining to assignments rests with the SuperintendentSuperintendent of Schools. Upon the decision of the Superintendentreaching his decision, the Superintendent shall notify in writing the parties involved no later than May 20themployees involved. 6-2 C. As soon as practicable, and no later than the last two weeks of school, the Superintendent shall post in each school and make available to the Association President President, a system-wide roster showing the names and tentative assignments of all personnel. In the event of change of assignment or transfer, the Teacher involved shall be notified at the earliest possible time; however, every effort shall be made to avoid assignment changes after August 1teachers by building. In the event of a change of assignment or transfer and upon tentative assignment, the teacher involved will be notified at the earliest possible time. Upon request of the Teacherteacher, a consultation with the Superintendent or his/her his designee shall will be held. 6-3 In order to assure that pupils are taught by Teachers working within their areas of competence, Teachers will not generally be assigned outside the scope of their teaching certificates and/or their major or minor fields of study. 6-4 When it is determined by the Board to decrease the number of Teachers, the District will lay off the necessary number of Teachers based on criteria which includes their seniority in the District, ability, performance, qualifications (including but not limited to certification) and experience within the departments, grade range and program in which the reduction in force is being made. The criteria for the selection of the returning Teacher(s) will be the same as that applied in the layoff process. Any Teacher laid off from his/her position shall be assigned to fill any position for which he/she is certified and is “Highly Qualified” (as defined by federal and state statutes and regulations) within the Hampton School District which becomes open within twelve (12) months of the layoff. The layoff period shall begin on the day following the last working day. Any Employee will be granted a three (3) month extension for recall upon receipt of a request for such an extension. A request for an extension must be made in writing in the eleventh (11th) month of layoff, and must be sent via certified mail to the Superintendent. When the Board determines that a position is to be filled, a laid-off Teacher shall be notified by registered or certified mail by the Superintendent. If a Teacher rejects the offer or fails to respond to the Superintendent within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the notice, and the position offered is the same position as the one last held by said Teacher, said Teacher will be deemed to have refused the position offered and will be removed from his/her recall standing and will have given up all rights under the contract. If a Teacher rejects the offer or fails to respond to the Superintendent within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the notice, and the position offered is other than the position last held by said Teacher, the Teacher may refuse, but in so doing will lose all contract rights to the position offered. Any layoff will be made in accordance with the following procedure: in the event of a change of assignment or transfer as a result of the layoff procedure, the Teacher involved shall be notified at the earliest possible time of such a change. In the event of such a change, upon request of the Teacher, a consultation with the Superintendent or his/her designee shall be held. 6-5 Notice D. Notification of all open certificated positions in the Hampton School District Phillipsburg Public Schools shall be posted in the all schools and sent to the Association President. The posting notice shall set forth the qualifications for the position and the minimum salary the Board expects to pay. Individuals interested in applying for the position shall do so in the manner prescribed in the notice within five (5) 7 calendar days after of the date the notice is posted if posted on or between August 15 and June 15, and within 15 calendar days of the notice. No permanent appointment to a position date the notice is posted shall be made until ten (10) days after the posting notice has been issued. In the event of an if posted on or between June 16 and August resignation, the Superintendent shall notify the President of SEA, or the President's designee, of the opening14. 6-6 Whenever possible, substitute Teachers shall be provided for Teachers who are absent from school.

TRANSFERS, ASSIGNMENTS AND REASSIGNMENTS. 6-1 No later than April 15th of each school year, the Superintendent shall make available to the Association and post in all school buildings a list of all the known unfilled positions, which he/she expects to fill prior to the opening of school. Revisions of the aforementioned list shall be made as of May 15th and June 1 and during the summer15th. During the summer the list will be posted in the SAU 90 Office and on the district website#21 Office. It also shall be forwarded to the Association President and Secretary at their summer addresses as filed with the Board. 6-1.1 A Teacher who desires a change in grade and/or subject assignment within the Hampton School District Administrative Unit #21 may file a written statement of such desire with the current building Principal Superintendent no later than April 30th. Such statement, which shall be confidential until the Teacher becomes a serious candidate, shall include the name of the school and the grade and/or subject to which the Teacher desires to be assigned, in order of preference. This statement shall also include a request for a personal interview with the Superintendent, the Principal, or their designees of the school at which the aforementioned position is available. Said Principal The Superintendent shall then notify the Superintendent said Principal of the applicant's ’s interest in the position and arrange an interview date, notifying the applicant once said date is arranged. The individual's ’s qualifications and experiences SAU #21-wide balance of experience shall be consideredconsiderations. The final decision pertaining to assignments rests with the SuperintendentBoard. Upon the decision of the SuperintendentBoard, the Superintendent shall notify in writing the parties involved in writing no later than May 20th. 6-2 As soon as practicable, and no later than the last two weeks of school, the Superintendent shall post in each school and make available to the Association President a system-wide roster showing the names and tentative assignments of all personnel. In the event of change of assignment or transfer, the Teacher involved shall be notified at the earliest possible time; however, every effort shall be made to avoid assignment changes after August 1. In the event of a change of assignment or transfer and upon the request of the Teacher, a consultation with the Superintendent or his/her designee shall be held. If the Teacher is dissatisfied with the decision he/she may appeal to the Board. 6-3 In order to assure that pupils are taught by Teachers working within their areas of competence, Teachers will not generally be assigned outside the scope of their teaching certificates and/or their major or minor fields of study. 6-4 When it is determined by the Board to decrease the number of Teachers, the District will lay off the necessary number of Teachers based on criteria which includes their seniority in the District, their ability, performance, qualifications (including but not limited to certification) and experience within the departments, grade range and program in which the reduction in force is being made. The criteria for the selection of the returning Teacher(s) will be the same as that applied in the layoff process. Any Teacher laid off from his/her position shall be assigned to fill any position for which he/she is certified and is “Highly Qualified” (as defined by federal and state statutes and regulations) within the Hampton School same District which becomes open within twelve (12) months of the layoff. The layoff period shall begin on the day following the last working day. Any Employee will be granted a three (3) month extension for recall upon receipt of a request for such an extension. A request for an extension must be made in writing in the eleventh (11th) month of layoff, and must be sent via certified mail to the Superintendent. When the Board determines that a position is to be filled, a laid-off Teacher shall be notified by registered or certified mail by the Superintendent. If a Teacher rejects the offer or fails to respond to the Superintendent within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the notice, and the position offered is the same position as the one last held by said Teacher, said Teacher will be deemed to have refused the position offered and will be removed from his/her recall standing and will have given up all rights under the contract. If a Teacher rejects the offer or fails to respond to the Superintendent within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the notice, and the position offered is other than the position last held by said Teacher, the Teacher may refuse, but in so doing will lose all contract rights to the position offered. Any layoff will be made in accordance with the following procedure: in the event of a change of assignment or transfer as a result of the layoff procedure, the Teacher involved shall be notified at the earliest possible time of such a change. In the event of such a change, upon request of the Teacher, a consultation with the Superintendent or his/her designee shall be held. 6-5 Notice of all open certificated positions in the Hampton School District Administrative Unit No. 21 shall be posted in the schools and sent to the Association President. The posting notice shall set forth the qualifications for the position and the minimum salary the Board expects to pay. Individuals interested in applying for the position shall do so in the manner prescribed in the notice within five fifteen (515) days after the date of the notice. No permanent appointment to a position posted shall be made until ten twenty (1020) days after the posting notice has been issued. In the event of an August resignation, the Superintendent shall notify the President of SEA, or the President's ’s designee, of the opening. Permanent appointment shall not be made until ten (10) days after the notification. 6-6 Whenever possible, substitute Teachers shall be provided for Teachers who are absent from school.

TRANSFERS, ASSIGNMENTS AND REASSIGNMENTS. 6-1 A. No later than April 15th 30 of each school year, the Superintendent shall make available to the Association President and post in all school buildings building a list of all the known unfilled positions, positions which he/he or she expects to fill prior to the opening of schoolschool in September. Revisions of the aforementioned list shall be made as of May 30 and June 1 and during the summer15. During July, the summer the revised list will not be posted in the SAU 90 Office and on the district websiteschool building. It also However, it shall be forwarded to the Association President and Secretary at their his/her summer addresses address as filed with the Board. 6-1.1 A Teacher B. Unit members who desires desire a change in grade and/or subject assignment within the Hampton School District assignments may file a written statement of such desire with the current building Principal Superintendent no later than April 30thMay 1. Such statement, which shall be confidential until the Teacher becomes a serious candidate, statement shall include the name of the school and the grade and/or subject to which the Teacher unit member desires to be assigned, in order of preference. This statement shall also include a request for a personal interview with the SuperintendentSeniority, the Principal, or their designees of the school at which the aforementioned position is available. Said Principal shall then notify the Superintendent of the applicant's interest in the position and arrange an interview date, notifying the applicant once said date is arranged. The individual's qualifications and experiences system-wide balance of experience and inexperience, shall be considered. The final decision pertaining to assignments rests with the Superintendent. Upon the decision of the Superintendentreaching his/her decision, the Superintendent shall notify in writing the parties involved no later than May 20themployees involved. 6-2 C. As soon as practicable, and no later than the last two weeks of school, the Superintendent shall post in each school and make available to the Association President a system-wide roster showing the names and tentative assignments of all personnel. In the event of a change of assignment, after the posting of the list, the Board shall notify the unit member of the change of assignment or transfer, prior to effectuating the Teacher involved shall be notified at the earliest possible time; however, every effort shall be made to avoid assignment changes after August 1reassignment. In the event of a change of assignment or transfer and upon the request of the Teacherunit member, a consultation with the Superintendent or his/his or her designee shall will be held. 6-3 D. In order to assure that pupils are taught by Teachers teachers working within their areas of competencecertification, Teachers teachers will not generally be assigned outside the scope of their teaching certificates and/or their major or minor fields of study. 6-4 When it is determined by the Board to decrease the number of Teachers, the District will lay off the necessary number of Teachers based on criteria which includes their seniority in the District, ability, performance, qualifications (including but not limited to certification) and experience within the departments, grade range and program in which the reduction in force is being made. The criteria for the selection of the returning Teacher(s) will be the same as that applied in the layoff process. Any Teacher laid off from his/her position shall be assigned to fill any position for which he/she is certified and is “Highly Qualified” (as defined by federal and state statutes and regulations) within the Hampton School District which becomes open within twelve (12) months of the layoff. The layoff period shall begin on the day following the last working day. Any Employee will be granted a three (3) month extension for recall upon receipt of a request for such an extension. A request for an extension must be made in writing in the eleventh (11th) month of layoff, and must be sent via certified mail to the Superintendent. When the Board determines that a position is to be filled, a laid-off Teacher shall be notified by registered or certified mail by the Superintendent. If a Teacher rejects the offer or fails to respond to the Superintendent within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the notice, and the position offered is the same position as the one last held by said Teacher, said Teacher will be deemed to have refused the position offered and will be removed from his/her recall standing and will have given up all rights under the contract. If a Teacher rejects the offer or fails to respond to the Superintendent within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the notice, and the position offered is other than the position last held by said Teacher, the Teacher may refuse, but in so doing will lose all contract rights to the position offered. Any layoff will be made in accordance with the following procedure: in the event of a change of assignment or transfer as a result of the layoff procedure, the Teacher involved shall be notified at the earliest possible time of such a change. In the event of such a change, upon request of the Teacher, a consultation with the Superintendent or his/her designee shall be held. 6-5 E. Notice of all open certificated positions in the Hampton School District covered under by this Agreement shall be posted in the schools school and sent to the Association President. The posting notice shall set forth the qualifications for the position and the minimum salary the Board expects to pay. Individuals interested in applying for the position positions shall do so in the manner prescribed in the notice within five (5) days after the date of the notice. No permanent appointment to a position posted shall be made until ten (10) days after the posting notice has been issued. In All applicants shall receive written notification from the event of an August resignation, the Superintendent shall notify the President of SEA, or the President's designee, of the openingBoard that their applications are being considered. 6-6 Whenever possible, substitute Teachers shall be provided for Teachers who are absent from school.