Common use of TRANSFERS VOLUNTARY TRANSFERS Clause in Contracts

TRANSFERS VOLUNTARY TRANSFERS. Any teacher employed in the District who desires to transfer to another building or reassignment to a vacant position in a different subject area or grade level must complete the “Application for Transfer within the District” form and file with the Superintendent. Seniority will be considered, all other factors being equal. If two (2) or more currently employed teachers have applied for the same vacant position, seniority will be considered, all other facts being equal. Any teacher requesting transfer or reassignment must possess the necessary certification and experience in order to be considered for the vacant position. INVOLUNTARY TRANSFERS If it becomes necessary to fill a vacancy by an involuntary transfer or reassignment, a meeting will be held between the teacher involved and the Superintendent. At this time, written reasons for making the transfer will be presented to the teacher. If the teacher objects to the transfer, reasons for the objections will be written to the Superintendent. All responses shall be placed in the teacher’s personnel file.