Common use of Transfers Between Classifications Clause in Contracts

Transfers Between Classifications. Transfers between classifications within this bargaining unit will be considered at the discretion of the Administration. If the bargaining unit member is interested in a voluntary transfer, he/she should complete a "Change of Status" form indicating the vacancy that is being applied for. Bargaining unit members who request a transfer through a change of status will be required to complete a minimum of ten (10) working days in the new assignment, if selected for the position. The parties recognize that present bargaining unit members should have the first opportunity to transfer to new positions and or classifications within the district's employee group. This will encourage members to try and to grow professionally thus increasing their value to the employer. The parties also recognize that the employer has a need for qualified employees in every employee group. To be considered for transfer to a new classification, the bargaining unit member must meet the minimum qualifications for the vacancy being applied for as defined in the job description. If the above condition is met and the Administration agrees to allow the transfer to the new classification, a trial period of sixty (60) work days will commence starting with the first day the bargaining unit member begins working in the new classification, unless hired in July or August, then the period will begin in September. During the trial period there will be management assistance to help the bargaining unit member perform the job successfully. However, the bargaining unit member should bring to the job the skills and experience necessary to perform the minimum job responsibilities of the new position. If, at any time during the sixty (60) working days, but after the (10) working day minimum trial period, the bargaining unit member determines that he/she wishes to return to his/her former classification or if the bargaining unit member fails to perform satisfactory work as determined by the supervisor/ director, the bargaining unit member will be returned to his/her former position. During the trial period, the bargaining unit member will continue Board provided insurance of the former classification if the new classification has similar coverage. Sick leave accumulation will be "converted" to equate to the definition of the bargaining unit member's new work day. During the trial period the bargaining unit member shall be paid at the appropriate rate for the new job classification. The following items dealing with a voluntary "trial period" move from one classification to another will not be considered grievable under the contract: 1. The Administration's return of a bargaining unit member to his/her former classification for failure to perform work acceptable to the Administration. 2. The Administration's evaluation of the bargaining unit member's work performance during the trial period. Administration may fill the vacancy created by the bargaining unit member during the sixty (60) work day trial period without posting until it is determined whether the bargaining unit member has successfully completed the trial period. If the bargaining unit member does successfully complete the trial period, the administration shall post the vacancy created. Should the bargaining unit member fail to successfully complete the trial period or decide not to accept the position, he/she shall return to his/her former position.

Transfers Between Classifications. Transfers between classifications within this bargaining unit will be considered at the discretion of the Administration. If the bargaining unit member is interested in a voluntary transfer, he/she should complete a "Change of Status" form indicating the vacancy that is being applied for. Bargaining unit members who request a transfer through a change of status will be required to complete a minimum of ten (10) working days in the new assignment, if selected for the position. The parties recognize that present bargaining unit members should have the first opportunity to transfer to new positions and or classifications within the district's employee group. This will encourage members to try and to grow professionally thus increasing their value to the employer. The parties also recognize that the employer has a need for qualified employees in every employee group. Bargaining unit members transferring from one classification to another shall retain his/her seniority rights in the previous classification at current level and shall be placed at the bottom of the seniority list of the new classification. The bargaining unit member shall not have the right to return to his/her former classification after the trial period unless a vacancy exists. Upon return, he/she shall retain the seniority held in the former classification. To be considered for transfer to a new classification, the bargaining unit member must meet the minimum qualifications for the vacancy being applied for as defined in the job description. If the above condition is met and the Administration agrees to allow the transfer to the new classification, a trial period of sixty (60) work days will commence starting with the first day the bargaining unit member begins working in the new classification, unless hired in July or August, then the period will begin in September. During the trial period there will be management assistance to help the bargaining unit member perform the job successfully. However, the bargaining unit member should bring to the job the skills and experience necessary to perform the minimum job responsibilities of the new position. If, at any time during the sixty (60) working days, but after the (10) working day minimum trial period, the bargaining unit member determines that he/she wishes to return to his/her former classification or if the bargaining unit member fails to perform satisfactory work as determined by the supervisor/ director, the bargaining unit member will be returned to his/her former position. However, if the former position is an instructional classroom assignment, the employee will be returned to the same position only if it is available. If the position has been filled, then the employee will be given the option to return to any vacant position. During the trial period, the bargaining unit member will continue Board provided insurance of the former classification if the new classification has similar coverage. Sick leave accumulation will be "converted" to equate to the definition of the bargaining unit member's new work day. During the trial period the bargaining unit member shall be paid at the appropriate rate for the new job classification. The following items dealing with a voluntary "trial period" move from one classification to another will not be considered grievable grieveable under the contract: 1. The Administration's return of a bargaining unit member to his/her former classification for failure to perform work acceptable to the Administration. 2. The Administration's evaluation of the bargaining unit member's work performance during the trial period. Administration may fill the vacancy created by the bargaining unit member during the sixty (60) work day trial period without posting until it is determined whether the bargaining unit member has successfully completed the trial period. If the bargaining unit member does successfully complete the trial period, the administration shall post the vacancy created. Should the bargaining unit member fail to successfully complete the trial period or decide not to accept the position, he/she shall return to his/her former position.

Transfers Between Classifications. Transfers between classifications within this bargaining unit will be considered at the discretion of the Administration. If the bargaining unit member is interested in a voluntary transfer, he/she should complete a "Change of Status" form indicating the vacancy that is being applied for. Bargaining unit members who request a transfer through a change of status will be required to complete a minimum of ten (10) working days in the new assignment, if selected for the position. The parties recognize that present bargaining unit members should have the first opportunity to transfer to new positions and or classifications within the district's employee group. This will encourage members to try and to grow professionally thus increasing their value to the employer. The parties also recognize that the employer has a need for qualified employees in every employee group. To be considered for transfer to a new classification, the bargaining unit member must meet the minimum qualifications for the vacancy being applied for as defined in the job description. If the above condition is met and the Administration agrees to allow the transfer to the new classification, a trial period of sixty (60) work days will commence starting with the first day the bargaining unit member begins working in the new classification, unless hired in July or August, then the period will begin in September. During the trial period there will be management assistance to help the bargaining unit member perform the job successfully. However, the bargaining unit member should bring to the job the skills and experience necessary to perform the minimum job responsibilities of the new position. If, at any time during the sixty (60) working days, but after the (10) working day minimum trial period, the bargaining unit member determines that he/she wishes to return to his/her former classification or if the bargaining unit member fails to perform satisfactory work as determined by the supervisor/ director, the bargaining unit member will be returned to his/her former position. During the trial period, the bargaining unit member will continue Board provided insurance of the former classification if the new classification has similar coverage. 44 Sick leave accumulation will be "converted" to equate to the definition of the bargaining unit member's new work day. During the trial period the bargaining unit member shall be paid at the appropriate rate for the new job classification. The following items dealing with a voluntary "trial period" move from one classification to another will not be considered grievable under the contract:: 1. The Administration's return of a bargaining unit member to his/her former classification for failure to perform work acceptable to the Administration. 2. The Administration's evaluation of the bargaining unit member's work performance during the trial period. Administration may fill the vacancy created by the bargaining unit member during the sixty (60) work day trial period without posting until it is determined whether the bargaining unit member has successfully completed the trial period. If the bargaining unit member does successfully complete the trial period, the administration shall post the vacancy created. Should the bargaining unit member fail to successfully complete the trial period or decide not to accept the position, he/she shall return to his/her former position.