Common use of Transfers/Reassignments Clause in Contracts

Transfers/Reassignments. 11.1 A transfer refers to the movement of a unit member from one school to another within the district. A unit member assigned to more than one work site shall be considered as being transferred only when moved from one district program to another. A reassignment is a change, within the same site, from one K-6 grade level to another or from one department to another. Changes to or from the positions of Educational Advisor, Counselor, Nurse, Librarian and Psychologist are considered reassignments within the meaning of this Article. Initial assignments are within the sole discretion of the district. 11.2 A request for transfer or reassignment may be unit member initiated (voluntary) or district initiated (involuntary). Involuntary transfers and reassignments shall be accomplished at the discretion of the district as set forth in this Article. 11.2.1 Involuntary transfers or reassignments shall not be made outside the major or minor fields of study and/or the areas of qualification as established by the unit member's credential(s) unless by mutual consent. 11.3 The District shall provide notice of known transfers or reassignments for the ensuing school year not later than May 30 where possible. Should additional transfers and/or reassignments become necessary after that date, affected unit members shall be notified as soon as possible. 11.4 When an involuntary transfer and/or reassignment occurs during the school year the transferred or reassigned unit member shall be provided up to two paid working days to effectuate the transfer through preparing and organizing his/her classroom environment and/or for observation purposes. The unit member may opt for one day, if the unit member believes only one day is necessary to accomplish the above purposes. No such transfer or reassignment shall result in a loss of compensation for the remainder of the school year excluding extra-duty assignments. 11.5 The District and/or site level management may initiate involuntary transfers and/or reassignments based upon the District’s educational related needs. This may include, but is not limited to, transferring a teacher to another site due to declining enrollment. This transfer may take place at the beginning of the school year and/or mid-year. Such transfers or reassignments shall not be initiated on an arbitrary basis nor shall they be utilized in lieu of discipline. Prior to making an involuntary transfer and/or reassignment the District shall seek volunteers interested in making the needed assignment change. If an involuntary transfer and/or reassignment becomes necessary, it shall be based on appropriate credentials and seniority. 11.6 In the event of involuntary transfer or reassignment, the employee(s) shall be advised of the reasons therefor through a personal conference with the appropriate administrator five (5) days prior to the transfer or reassignment, unless said transfer or reassignment occurs within the first month of school or under extenuating circumstances.

Transfers/Reassignments. 11.1 A transfer refers to the movement of a unit member from one school to another within the district. A unit member assigned to more than one work site shall be considered as being transferred only when moved from one district program to another. A reassignment is a change, within the same site, from one K-6 K-5 grade level to another or from one department to another. A teacher in a combination class shall be considered a member of both grade levels. Changes to or from the positions of Educational Advisor, Counselor, Nurse, Librarian and Psychologist are considered reassignments within the meaning of this Article. Initial assignments are within the sole discretion of the district. 11.2 A request for transfer or reassignment may be unit member initiated (voluntary) or district initiated (involuntary). Involuntary transfers and reassignments shall be accomplished at the discretion of the district as set forth in this Article. 11.2.1 Involuntary transfers or reassignments shall not be made outside the major or minor fields of study and/or the areas of qualification as established by the unit member's credential(s) unless by mutual consent. 11.3 The District shall provide notice of known transfers or reassignments for the ensuing school year not later than May 30 where possible. Should additional transfers and/or reassignments become necessary after that date, affected unit members shall be notified as soon as possible. 11.4 When an involuntary transfer and/or reassignment occurs during the school year the transferred or reassigned unit member shall be provided up to two paid working days to effectuate the transfer through preparing and organizing his/her classroom environment and/or for observation purposes. The unit member may opt for one day, if the unit member believes only one day is necessary to accomplish the above purposes. No such transfer or reassignment shall result in a loss of compensation for the remainder of the school year excluding extra-duty assignments. 11.5 The District and/or site level management may initiate involuntary transfers and/or reassignments based upon the District’s educational related needs. This may include, but is not limited to, transferring a teacher to another site due to declining enrollment. This transfer may take place at the beginning of the school year and/or mid-mid- year. Such transfers or reassignments shall not be initiated on an arbitrary basis nor shall they be utilized in lieu of discipline. Prior to making an involuntary transfer and/or reassignment the District shall seek volunteers interested in making the needed assignment change. If an involuntary transfer and/or a reassignment becomes necessary, it shall be based on appropriate credentials and seniorityseniority of the impacted grade-level(s) or department(s). If an involuntary transfer becomes necessary, it shall be based on appropriate credentials, seniority at the school site, and tie-breaker language in Article 11.8.1, if applicable. 11.6 In the event of involuntary transfer or reassignment, the employee(s) shall be advised of the reasons therefor through a personal conference with the appropriate administrator five (5) days prior to the transfer or reassignment, unless said transfer or reassignment occurs within the first month of school or under extenuating circumstances.

Transfers/Reassignments. 11.1 A transfer refers to the movement of a unit member from one school to another within the district. A unit member assigned to more than one work site shall be considered as being transferred only when moved from one district program to another. A reassignment is a change, within the same site, from one K-6 K-5 grade level to another or from one department to another. A teacher in a combination class shall be considered a member of both grade levels. Changes to or from the positions of Educational Advisor, Counselor, Nurse, Librarian and Psychologist are considered reassignments within the meaning of this Article. Initial assignments are within the sole discretion of the district. 11.2 A request for transfer or reassignment may be unit member initiated (voluntary) or district initiated (involuntary). Involuntary transfers and reassignments shall be accomplished at the discretion of the district as set forth in this Article. 11.2.1 Involuntary transfers or reassignments shall not be made outside the major or minor fields of study and/or the areas of qualification as established by the unit member's credential(s) unless by mutual consent. 11.3 The District shall provide notice of known transfers or reassignments for the ensuing school year not later than May 30 where possible. Should additional transfers and/or reassignments become necessary after that date, affected unit members shall be notified as soon as possible. 11.4 When an involuntary transfer and/or reassignment occurs during the school year the transferred or reassigned unit member shall be provided up to two paid working days to effectuate the transfer through preparing and organizing his/her classroom environment and/or for observation purposes. The unit member may opt for one day, if the unit member believes only one day is necessary to accomplish the above purposes. No such transfer or reassignment shall result in a loss of compensation for the remainder of the school year excluding extra-duty assignments. 11.5 The District and/or site level management may initiate involuntary transfers and/or reassignments based upon the District’s educational related needs. This may include, but is not limited to, transferring a teacher to another site due to declining enrollment. This transfer may take place at the beginning of the school year and/or mid-mid- year. Such transfers or reassignments shall not be initiated on an arbitrary basis nor shall they be utilized in lieu of discipline. Prior to making an involuntary transfer and/or reassignment the District shall seek volunteers interested in making the needed assignment change. If an involuntary transfer and/or reassignment becomes necessary, it shall be based on appropriate credentials and seniority. 11.6 In the event of involuntary transfer or reassignment, the employee(s) shall be advised of the reasons therefor through a personal conference with the appropriate administrator five (5) days prior to the transfer or reassignment, unless said transfer or reassignment occurs within the first month of school or under extenuating circumstances.