Vacancies Postings and Transfers. (a) Vacancies are defined as those teaching positions within the bargaining unit which may become available due to attrition, growth, transfer or newly created positions. Newly created positions include but are not limited to new or expanding programs. Teacher transfers will be as per the document "Teacher Transfers and Posting & Hiring Process" with the appropriate date changes to reflect the current school year. Any changes, additions and/or deletions can occur with the mutual agreement of both parties. The parties agree that the Joint Staffing Committee will review and make recommendations for changes to staffing process format that is currently outlined in the “Teacher Transfer, Posting & Hiring Process” document. The parties agree that the committee, or approved sub-committee, will meet no later than the end of January each year to begin this review. (b) The Board shall post a notice of every vacancy for at least three ( 3 ) school days, on the Board's Employee Portal. A vacancy may be posted for fewer days with the agreement of the Union. (c) The Principal of a school will have an opportunity to reorganize the teaching assignments first and determine the actual vacancy that exists at the school. For the initial vacancy only, Principals will give consideration to the teacher’s submitted preference forms prior to the Board’s designated September reorganization date and resulting vacancy being posted. (d) Prior to every posting the OECTA president(s) will be contacted and will receive the posting.
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