Transfers Initiated by Principals, Supervisors, or District Administration. 1. The central administration or a site principal or supervisor may initiate teacher transfers in order to meet the staffing needs of the District or site.
2. Staffing needs of the District or site that may be considered when initiating transfers include, but are not limited to:
a. Special qualifications;
b. Minority representation;
c. Male-female balance;
d. Varied length of service at the site or in the department;
e. Level of experience and expertise; and
f. Staff collaboration and teamwork.
3. Before an administrative transfer is initiated, each person affected by the proposed transfer shall participate in a conference with the principal and the administrator of Human Resources. The parties will discuss the issues giving rise to the transfer, explore possible options to resolve the issue other than a transfer, and seek mutual agreement on a resolution. If an administrative transfer is initiated, the District will provide a written response as to the reasons for the transfer.
4. Administrative transfers will not be made for disciplinary purposes.
5. In considering administrative transfers, every effort shall be made to place a unit member who meets the Teaching Standards defined in Article X in an appropriate assignment, as perceived by the unit member and his/her supervisor.
6. When considering involuntary staff transfers, if an employee has signed a formal agreement with the District to retire at the end of the next school year, the District administration shall make a good faith effort to keep the employee at the same school site during the last year of employment.
