Common use of VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS Clause in Contracts

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever a teacher is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional position in the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever a teacher The Board recognizes that it is interested desirable in being considered for assignment making assignments to any professional position in consider the districtinterests and aspirations of its Members. Therefore, he/she shall file written notice the Board declares its support of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent policy of Human Resourcesfilling vacancies from within its own staff when possible. The Board declares its intention and the XXXXX also agree that in filling such vacancies, professional qualifications and benefits to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions students will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4evaluated. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract Agreement as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future previously held by a Member or when a new position, position is created including extended school year and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the positionextra-duty activities. B. Since Whenever a bargaining unit vacancy arises or is anticipated, a notice of such vacancy shall be posted for not less than ten (10) workdays before the frequent transfer position is filled and a copy of teachers the posting shall be sent by certified mail to all Members on leave or layoff to their last known address. It is the responsibility of each member to notify the District of any change in address. During the regular school year, posting shall be defined as a notice posted in all buildings. During the summer, posting shall be included with the paycheck mailing. Any Member not receiving a summer paycheck shall be responsible for leaving a self-addressed envelope with the Director of Personnel and Administrative Services. Members that are not on layoff who are interested in the vacancy have the responsibility of contacting the Director of Administrative Services and Personnel, indicating their interest in said position within seven (7) workdays of receiving such notification. A laid-off Member who receives a vacancy notice and who is certified, or may be certified, for the vacant position must contact the Director of Administrative Services and Personnel within ten (10) workdays of receipt of the vacancy notice or said Member will be dropped from one school and/or grade level the seniority list and will have no further rights to another is disruptive to employment by the educational process and interferes District. The Board may also post the position with optimum teacher performanceuniversities. Concurrently, the parties agree Board shall take the necessary steps to fill the position or positions which may be vacated by a transfer. Minimum certification requirements shall be set forth in the postings. If the job requirements are changed, the positions shall be reposted with the new qualifications posted pursuant to this Agreement. C. In filling a vacancy within the XXXXX, the Board agrees to hire the most senior Member who meets the qualifications for the position. Qualifications, for the purpose of filling a vacancy, are defined as: 1. Current vocational endorsement (or counseling endorsement) for the position and a. Additionally maintained ongoing professional development in the area at the rate of six (6) semester hours or 18 CEUs (or a combination) within the last five (5) years, or b. Having recent relevant work experience in the area with a minimum of 750 hours within the last five (5) years, or c. Having taught at least half time for one (1) year in the area within the last five (5) years. 2. In the event that unrequested transfers of teachers are to no Member within the bargaining unit meets the posted qualifications, or none apply for the vacancy, the position may be minimizedfilled from outside the bargaining unit.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever 10.1 The District will post all bargaining unit vacancies for five (5) school days and will also send the postings via e-mail to all bargaining unit members. The Board further agrees to post known vacancies for the Fall term in the Spring. 10.2 Teachers wishing to apply for any posted positions shall send a letter of interest to the personnel office within the posting period. Teachers with specific interests in possible vacancies will notify the personnel office of their interest in writing on an annual basis by completing a transfer request. 10.3 In filling a bargaining unit vacancy within the teaching staff, the Board agrees to consider the professional background and attainments of all applicants, and may consider the length of time each has been in the school system, and other relevant factors. 10.4 In filling promotional vacancies to administrative positions, the Board shall consider the professional qualifications, background, attainments, and other relevant factors, including service in the District, as well as applicants from outside the District. The parties recognize, however, that the filling of vacancies at the supervisory and administrative levels and the fillings of newly- created supervisory and administrative positions is a prerogative of the Board, and the decision of the Board as to such matters shall be final. 10.5 Reassignment of teachers to different grade levels or subjects shall first be discussed with the affected teachers and notification shall occur if possible, before the end of the school year for implementation the subsequent year. 10.6 The parties recognize that changes in grade assignments in the elementary schools, changes in subject assignments in the secondary school grades, and transfers between schools may be necessary. While the right of determination to assign or transfer a teacher is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional position vested in the districtBoard, he/she the Administration will not, in any case, assign or transfer a teacher without prior discussion with said teacher. A teacher whose request for a reassignment within a building is denied shall file written notice of be given an opportunity to discuss the denial with the building principal or his/her interest designee. 10.7 Transfers shall be based on NTPSM seniority and once accepted are binding. In the case of an involuntary NTPSM transfer, the least senior NTPSM who is appropriately credentialed and currently qualified for the position and meets the posted specifications reasonably related to the Assistant Superintendent position, shall be transferred. In the case of Human Resourcesa voluntary NTPSM transfer, the most senior NTPSM applicant who is appropriately credentialed and currently qualified for the position and meets the posted specifications reasonably related to the position, shall be transferred. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during In staffing new buildings, half the current school year shall only NTPSM positions will be filled on a temporary seniority transfer basis and the other half will be staffed by the principals with either new NTPSM hires or NTPSM the principal has selected who have insufficient seniority but wish to transfer into the building. 10.8 The Board shall transfer as many NTPSMs as necessary to positions for which they currently are qualified without additional course work in order to retain senior employees to the greatest extent possible. Such transfers shall, notwithstanding NTPSM seniority, be made where necessary provided the least senior NTPSM possible is transferred. 10.9 An open NTPSM position shall not be considered vacant while there is a NTPSM on layoff who is qualified for the remainder position or when a transfer to the open position of a NTPSM who is currently qualified without additional course work could create an open position for which a laid off NTPSM is qualified. 10.10 The Board recognizes that school yearit is desirable in making assignments to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. By May 1 of each yearRequests by a teacher for transfer to a different class, a list of all vacancies building, or position shall be posted made in a designated area in each administrative unitwriting on forms furnished by the Board. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and One copy shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, filed with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services, one with the Principal, one with the Association President, and one with the Association Grievance Chairperson. 10.11 Teachers who are placed on an Individual Development Plan (IDP) shall not be allowed to request transfer to other buildings while on the IDP except by mutual agreement of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filledaffected principals, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined Assistant Superintendent for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new positionAdministrative Services, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the positionAssociation President. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever a teacher is interested 10.1 The term VACANCY as used in being considered for assignment to any professional position this agreement, shall mean an unfilledposition. 10.1.1 Except in the districtcase of an emergency as determined by the SUPERINTENDENT, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies notices shall be posted in on the District's official website for a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within period of seven (7) calendar days prior to the filling of May 1 a vacancy. The UNION shall be notified whenever an emergency is declared. Vacancies, which are to be filled as a result of an EMPLOYEE's returning from leave, placement of involuntary transfers and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, staff reductions will not be posted. Summer employment vacancies shall be posted on EMPLOYEE bulletin boards. 10.1.2 Any current EMPLOYEE interested in applying for any posted position may apply forthe position with the appropriate listed vacancy contact for which they are both qualified and eligible shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with interview. Said interviews shall be granted unless EMPLOYEE has already been interviewed for the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to same position at the first reported student instructional day of each same site within the same school year. 210.1.3 If two applicants for a position are considered to have equal qualifications for a particular position as determined by the SUPERINTENDENT, and if a current EMPLOYEE is one of those applicants, the current EMPLOYEE shall be given preference for the position. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units Current EMPLOYEEs who are not selected to fill a position for which they have applied shall notify be notified. 10.1.4 If two or more applicants for a position are considered to have equal qualifications for the Assistant position, as determined by the SUPERINTENDENT, and if the applicants are current EMPLOYEEs, the most senior EMPLOYEE shall be given preference for theposition. 10.1.5 When filling temporary positions, the Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending give equal consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, all interested and qualified employees within the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewedsite. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever a teacher is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional position in For the districtpurpose of this agreement, he/she the following definitions shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest.apply: 1. It A vacancy shall be any position within the bargaining unit, either present or newly created, that is agreed not filled because the employee in the position terminated/retired and/or resigned, was granted a Leave of Absence that any exceeded six (6) months or was awarded another position. 2. A promotion shall be defined as movement to a higher classification or to another sub- unit within the same classification with a higher pay rate. 3. A voluntary transfer shall be a requested movement to a position within the same classification with the same or lesser rate of pay. 4. An involuntary transfer shall be movement to another position within the same classification and/or a lower classification which was not requested by the employee. Involuntary transfer(s) will be minimized and avoided whenever possible. 5. A temporary vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only is a vacancy that will exist for thirty (30) days or longer. Temporary vacancies will be filled on first from within the bargaining unit when the position provides more hours or a temporary basis higher rate of pay to the applicant and doesn’t cause a disruption to the applicant’s normal work schedule. B. Whenever a vacancy within the unit occurs the Board will post the position internally for ten (10) work days, with a copy sent to the Association President. The parties may mutually agree to an extension. Any bargaining unit member may apply for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 position and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy the position is posted for outside applicants, provided he/she meets the minimum posted qualifications. The Board maintains the right to fill any position on a substitute basis until the posting period has been satisfied and the position has been filled, . C. Seniority will be one of the qualifications when considering internal applicants for a position. Preference will be given to current employees who meet the qualifications and/or certification requirements for the positions. D. Each interviewed applicant will be notified in writing of the Board’s decision with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal regard to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and application prior to the first reported student instructional day placement of each yearoutside postings. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer E. Successful applicants who receive a promotion will be given a twenty (20) work day trial period in the subsequent yearnew position. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior If the bargaining unit member is unable to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, perform the qualifications work of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with at the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performanceemployee’s or employer’s request, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are employee may be returned to his/her prior position. Other positions, which were changed to allow for the promotion, will be minimizedconsidered temporary until the twenty (20) day period has expired.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. A vacancy shall be defined as a newly created position or a present position that is unfilled which the Employer intends to fill. B. Whenever a teacher any vacancy occurs or new position is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional position created in the districtbargaining unit, he/she the Board shall file publicize the same by giving written notice of his/her interest such vacancy or new position to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interestbargaining unit members. 1C. A vacancy shall be posted in each building for a minimum of five (5) working days before the position is permanently filled. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only Vacancies may be filled on a temporary basis but for no more than thirty (30) working days except when an unpaid leave of absence has been granted under Article 13, Section B.1 of this Agreement. The thirty (30) day time period referenced above may be modified upon mutual agreement between the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, Superintendent and the Association President. D. Interested bargaining unit members may submit a list of all vacancies written application for a vacancy to the Superintendent or his designee within the five (5) day posting period. E. Vacancies shall be posted in filled on the basis of seniority, qualifications, the needs of the District and experience of the applicants from within the affected classification. A less senior applicant may be awarded a designated area in each administrative unitvacancy only when said applicant's qualifications are demonstrably superior. 1. Any teacher with proper qualifications mayShould no bargaining unit member from the affected classifications apply, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions preference will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior given to the first reported student instructional day most senior qualified applicants from other classifications before personnel from outside of each yearthe bargaining unit are hired. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within If a building will occur prior vacancy is to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filledbe filled with a bargaining unit member on layoff status, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer Employer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to not post the position. B. Since F. Within ten (10) working days after the frequent transfer expiration of teachers the posting period, the Employer shall make known its decision as to which applicant has been selected to fill a posted position. Each applicant from within the bargaining unit shall be so notified. G. When a bargaining unit member moves to a position within the bargaining unit which is significantly different from the one school and/or grade level previously held, the bargaining unit member shall be given a fifteen (15) workday trial period in which to another is disruptive demonstrate her ability to perform on the new job. 1. The Employer will give the bargaining unit member reasonable assistance to enable him to perform to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performanceEmployer's standards. 2. If a bargaining unit member is unable to demonstrate ability to perform the work required during the trial period, the bargaining unit member shall be returned to his previous assignment. H. The parties agree that unrequested involuntary transfers of teachers bargaining unit members are to be minimizedeffected only for reasonable and just cause. I. A bargaining unit member's rate of pay shall not be reduced as a result of any temporary change in duties. J. When job descriptions are changed and/or developed, the Employer will provide the Association with an opportunity to review such job descriptions and to submit its recommendations to the Employer. The Association President will be provided with a copy of the job description for all positions within the bargaining unit. K. A bargaining unit member intending to resign shall provide the Employer with written notice at least two (2) weeks prior to the effective date of said resignation. L. Bargaining unit members who are regularly assigned less than a full twelve (12) month period shall have the first opportunity for seasonal employment or special assignments which are funded by the Employer. Bargaining unit members who accept such employment shall receive the rate of pay listed on the job posting. Such rates of pay shall be as established in the Master Agreement. M. A bargaining unit member who accepts the type of employment outlined in Section L above, shall be entitled to any and all benefits that have accrued to him under the terms and conditions of the Master Agreement except that said employment shall not entitle the ten (10) month bargaining unit member to benefits which are specifically reserved for twelve (12) month bargaining unit members.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever 1. An employee shall annually have the opportunity to request a teacher is transfer from one (1) class to another or one (1) building to another by so indicating in writing to the Superintendent, prior to April 1. 2. When paid extra-curricular assignments and responsibilities are given, a thorough study of qualifications of interested individuals shall be conducted. The provisions of Section 3313.53 of the Ohio Revised Code shall not apply to such assignments and responsibilities if first posted internally in being considered for assignment to any professional position in the district, he/she accordance with Paragraph 5 below. 3. All employees shall file be given written notice of his/her interest to their assignment for the Assistant Superintendent following school year by the close of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each yearWhen subsequent changes in assignments are necessary, a list of all vacancies shall the affected person should be posted notified in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filledwriting no later than July 10, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal emergency situations which allow the Superintendent to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Articlemake changes at other times. 4. During Summer Break all employees will receive by school email and by school phone notification system notice of vacancies (teaching, administrative, and extra-duty) that the Board elects to fill. During the contracted school year, all employees will receive by school email notice of vacancies (teaching, administrative, and extra-duty) that the Board elects to fill. Such notices will specify the particular vacant position. Such vacancies will not be filled for at least five (5) days. 5. Employees applying for positions posted as vacancies shall submit either an email application or a letter of application to the Superintendent’s office. Each employee who applies for a vacancy shall be considered for the vacant position by participating in an interview with the Superintendent/Designee. 6. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a new bargaining unit position presently unfilled, created by the Board or one to which will be open in for sixty (60) days or longer as a result of promotion, resignation (if two (2) weeks written notice has been provided to the future or a new positionappropriate administrator), and which has no teacher on termination, nonrenewal, leave of absence or layoff status with absence, death and/or retirement. This provision shall not apply to positions(s) where the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performanceteacher(s) vacates for any reason after July 10th. In all cases, the parties agree that unrequested transfers Superintendent may elect to fill a vacancy with a substitute for the remainder of teachers are to be minimizedthe semester in which the vacancy occurs.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Requests by a teacher is interested for transfer to a different class, building or position shall be made in being considered writing, one copy of which shall be filed with the superintendent and one copy shall be filed with the Association. The application shall set forth the reasons for assignment transfer, the school, grade or position sought, and the applicant's academic qualifications. Such requests shall be renewed once each year to any professional position in assure active consideration by the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Board. B. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all support of a policy of filling vacancies, including vacancies in supervisory positions, with the best candidate available. Whenever a vacancy arises, the superintendent shall post notice of same for no less than 10 working days before the position is filled and notify the Association. The Board reserves the right to post vacancies internally and externally simultaneously. Upon mutual agreement the ten (10) day posting requirement can be reduced. All applicants for the position presently employed by the school district shall be given an interview before any external candidates are interviewed for the vacancy, which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for combination of the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each yearfollowing: seniority, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications mayexperience, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 competency, and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except the applicant as provided determined by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4Board. A Upon request, an internal candidate denied the vacancy shall be defined afforded the opportunity to meet with the vacant position supervisor for purposes of explanation. C. Any teacher who shall be transferred to the supervisory or executive position and shall later return to the teacher status shall be entitled to retain such rights as he may have had under this contract Agreement prior to such transfer to supervisory or executive status. The Administrator or supervisor shall be given credit on the salary schedule while serving as an administrator or supervisor if they return as a position presently unfilled, one to be open classroom teacher in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the positionschool system. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Requests by a teacher is interested for a transfer to a different class or position shall be made in being considered writing, one (1) copy of which shall be filed with the administrator/School Board. The application shall set forth the reasons for assignment grade or position sought and the applicant's academic qualifications. Such request shall be renewed once each year to any professional position assure active consideration by the Board. B. The teachers recognize that when vacancies or new positions occur during the school year, it may be difficult to fill them from within the District without undue disruption to the existing instructional program. If the Superintendent in the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any reasonable judgment so determines, such vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only may be filled on a temporary or tentative basis for until the remainder end of that the normal school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions The position will be posted for three five (35) work days after August 1 and prior school days. C. When vacancies or new positions occur during the summer recess, the administrator shall send a copy of the notice to the first reported student instructional teachers. The permanent assignment of a teacher to the open position shall not be made until the expiration of a ten- (10) day of each yearwaiting period. 2D. An involuntary transfer will be made only in case of an emergency or to prevent undue disruption of the instructional program. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units The administrator shall notify the Assistant Superintendent teacher of Human Resources by April 30 the reasons for such transfer. If this teacher objects to such transfer for the reasons given, the dispute may be resolved through the professional grievance procedure. E. Any teacher who shall be transferred to a supervisory or executive position and shall later return to a teacher status shall be entitled to retain such rights as he/she may have had under this Agreement prior to such transfer to supervisory or executive status. F. Any new position that is created must be posted in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewedsame manner as any vacancy. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever a teacher is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional position in the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract Agreement as a position presently unfilled, one including newly created positions, as well as such positions currently filled but anticipated to be open in the future for a period of forty-five (45) or more school days. Vacancies occurring within the bargaining unit, including newly created positions, shall be posted internally for ten (10) school days on a new designated bulletin board in each district building, within ten (10) days of written notification to the Superintendent, along with a copy of such posting to the Association. Teachers may apply for such positions by submitting written application to the superintendent. Said positions shall be filled by the most qualified applicants. Should there be two or more equally certified and qualified applicants, seniority with the Xxxxxx Consolidated Schools shall be the determining factor. Postings outside of the association will follow as needed. It is expressly understood that if a vacancy occurs during the second semester of the school year the administration may temporarily fill said vacancy for the balance of the school year without regard to the applications in order to avoid disruption to the student-teacher relationship during the school year. However, The Board agrees to fill a vacancy occurring during the school year with an applicant who is currently a member of the bargaining unit, providing that the applicant is certified for the position and is the most qualified applicant, with the assignment to become effective with the start of a natural (marking period, semester, or beginning of the next school year) break, as determined by the administration. Should the most senior certified and qualified bargaining unit member applicant not receive the position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status the Superintendent shall provide him/her with a written letter containing the claim to specific reasons for not receiving the position. B. Since During the frequent summer months when regular school is not in session, the employer will post all vacancies on the School's web site, local computer network server, in the Superintendent's office and will include a copy of such vacancies with the next payroll check. Positions so posted shall remain posted at least fifteen (15) days prior to being filled, except when the vacancy occurs within twenty (20) or less days before the school year begins. C. A request for transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive may be made at any time in writing to the educational process Superintendent's office. The request shall specify the school, grade, subject/position sought and interferes with optimum teacher performancecertification and qualifications. Receipt of the request of transfer shall be acknowledged by the Superintendent within five (5) working days. D. Involuntary transfers shall be kept to an absolute minimum. Thirty (30) days notification of the intention to transfer, specifying the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are reasons for same and the position to be minimizedtransferred to, shall be provided to the affected teacher. Should the teacher request it, a meeting shall be held concerning the proposed transfer, with the teacher, administrator and an Association representative (if so chosen by the teacher). The specifics of the use of involuntary transfers as part of staff reduction shall be as set forth later in this Agreement.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. A vacancy shall be defined as a newly created position, a present position that is unfilled which the Employer intends to fill or a current position for which there is an increase in pay rate. The foregoing shall not apply to positions which are available only during the summer months. B. Whenever a teacher any vacancy occurs or new position is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional position created in the districtbargaining unit, he/she the Employer shall file publicize the same by giving written notice of his/her interest such vacancy or new position to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interestbargaining unit members. 1C. A vacancy shall be posted in each building for a minimum of five (5) working days before the position is permanently filled. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only Vacancies may be filled on a temporary basis but for no more than thirty (30) working days unless mutually agreed between the remainder Superintendent and the Association President. During the summer months when school is not in session, notice of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted mailed to all bargaining unit members who submit a written request for three (3) work days after August 1 and same prior to June 1 in any year. D. Interested bargaining unit members may submit a written application for a vacancy to the first reported student instructional Superintendent or his designee within the five (5) day posting period. E. Vacancies shall be filled on the basis of each yearseniority, qualifications, needs of the Employer, and experience of the applicants from within the affected classification. 1. Should no bargaining unit member from the affected classification apply, preference will be given to qualified applicants from other classifications before personnel from outside the bargaining unit are hired. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer A bargaining unit member on layoff status shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request recalled to be assigned a vacant position whose FTE is less than their current assignment only after the Employer has no guarantee of a future increase posted the position in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in accordance with this Article. 4F. Within ten (10) working days after the expiration of the posting period, the Employer shall make known its decision as to which applicant has been selected to fill a posted position. A vacancy Each applicant from within the bargaining unit shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the positionso notified. B. Since G. In the frequent event of a promotion or transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level position to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance(except bus driver positions), the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to bargaining unit employee will be minimized.given a fifteen

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever 22.1 Vacancies in teaching, administrative, and coaching positions shall be posted on a teacher designated bulletin board in each school building and the Association will be advised of the vacancies. Vacancies occurring during the period when school is interested in session shall be posted internally at least five (5) calendar days prior to being considered filled. Bargaining unit members may apply for assignment such positions by submitting a written application to the personnel office. 22.2 In filling vacancies in teaching and administrative positions the Board agrees to give due weight to the professional background and attainments of all applicants, the length of time that each has been employed by the school district, and other relevant factors. An attempt will be made to fill teaching positions from within the current staff before any professional position external posting. In filling vacancies in coaching positions, if teachers of equal qualifications apply, preferences will be given to tenured teachers regularly employed in the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares shall make the final decision within its intention best judgment. 22.3 Any teacher wishing to give be notified of vacancies in teaching positions occurring throughout the summer will submit five (5) self-addressed, stamped envelopes to the Board. It will be the responsibility of the Board to notify these teachers in the event of any summer vacancies, such notification to be given as soon as a vacancy occurs. Such vacancy will remain open for a period of ten (10) calendar days after mailing of notice. A five (5) calendar day waiting period is required during the time commencing August 1 to August 15. Any letters from faculty members received prior to the vacancy occurrence will be given full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1filling the vacancy. It No waiting period is agreed that any vacancy occurring required during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder period of that school year. By May 1 time commencing August 15 of each year, a list ending on Friday of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 the first full week of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each school year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. 22.4 Since the frequent transfer transfers of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the of educational process processes and interferes with optimum teacher performanceperformances, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimizedminimized and avoided whenever possible. In the event that transfers of teachers appear to be necessary, lists of available positions in other schools shall be posted in the same manner provided in paragraphs 22.1 and 22.3, above. Any teacher who shall be transferred on or after October 10, 1978, to a supervisory or executive position within the school system, and shall later return to a teaching position shall have all the rights and benefits, except seniority earned as an administrator, as though all his employment has been served as a teacher. 22.5 Upon request, a teacher who is transferred or unsuccessfully applies for a vacancy will be told the reason (s) why in writing.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Requests by a teacher is interested to change his teaching assignment, shall be made in being considered writing, one (1) copy of which shall be filed with the Superintendent and one (1) copy shall be filed with the Association. The application shall set forth the reasons for assignment the change and shall be made annually prior to February 15. B. When a vacancy in any professional position occurs the Board shall give written notice of such vacancy to the Association. The Association will be provided with sufficient copies to post in each school building. A vacancy will not be filled, except in case of emergency on a temporary basis, until at least five (5) school days after such notice has been given except between June 15 and the opening of the school year, the notice period shall be five (5) calendar days. C. Any qualified teacher may apply for such vacancy. In filling such vacancy, the Board agrees to give due weight to certification and qualification per Article XVII B.4. (a), (b) and (c) and also to seniority as defined in Article XVII B.3. No vacancy shall be so filled by an individual outside the Association's bargaining unit at Napoleon Community Schools when a certified and qualified member of said unit applies. The decision of the Board as to the filling of such vacancies shall be final, except as specifically qualified herein. D. In filling vacancies in administrative positions the Board shall consider the professional qualifications, backgrounds and attainments, including service in the school district, of all applicants from within the school district, as well as applicants from outside of school district. The parties recognize, however, that the filling of vacancies in supervisory and administrative positions is a prerogative of the Board, and the decision of the Board with respect to such matters shall be final. E. The parties recognize that changes in grade assignments in the elementary schools, changes in teaching assignments in the secondary grades, and transfers between schools, will be necessary. If such changes and transfers are necessary, the Administration shall attempt to make such transfers on a voluntary basis. In making assignments and transfers, the convenience and wishes of the individual teacher will be honored to the extent that these considerations do not conflict with the instructional requirements and best interests of the school system and the pupils. Additionally, the Board shall consider the length of service in the District as well as the certification and qualification of the teacher(s) involved. The Board shall give to the teacher written reasons for all involuntary transfers. No sooner than thirty (30) calendar days following the beginning of an involuntary transfer, said teacher shall have the right to submit a request to be returned to his/her previous assignment or another assignment for which the teacher is certified and qualified. The request shall be submitted in writing to the Superintendent. Upon receipt of the request, the Superintendent shall, within thirty (30) calendar days, call a meeting with said teacher, the building principal, and the Association President to discuss the request. After gathering all necessary information, should the Superintendent feel a return to the previous assignment or to another assignment for which teacher is certified and qualified is in the best interest of the teacher and the school district a concerted effort will be made to do so through the scheduling process. The decision of the Board shall be final with respect to involuntary transfers made, in the Board's judgment, to include but not limited to transfers to prevent undue disruption to the school district, to prevent layoff, because of layoff, and to place the teacher in a position for which he/she shall file written notice is qualified and certified and is necessitated due to scheduling. However, decisions and judgments of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply subject to resolution through the grievance procedure if said involuntary transfer is for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each yeardisciplinary reasons. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever a teacher is interested any vacancy in being considered for assignment to any professional position positions in the districtdistrict shall occur, he/she the Board shall file publicize the same by giving written notice of such vacancy to the Association and by posting copies of such written notice on all faculty lounge bulletin boards. 1. During the summer, the Board shall maintain a "Job Posting Hot Line" by furnishing the Association with a telephone number. Members calling this number will hear a recorded message giving information on all current job postings. This message will be updated as necessary by 10 a.m. local time. The member may then call a designated number for additional details and to inform the Board of his/her interest intention to apply for the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resourcesposted position. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members member must confirm the telephone application in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, writing within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the positionworking days. B. Any qualified teacher may apply for such vacancy. C. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one teaching assignment or from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to of the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimizedminimized and avoided whenever possible. This provision will be understood to also apply to special education teachers responsible for co-teaching a regular education classroom. D. All teachers shall be given written notice of their schedules for the forthcoming year no later than July 15, if possible. In the event that changes in such schedules are proposed, all teachers affected shall be notified promptly and consulted. The administration will make reasonable efforts to avoid changes in teachers’ schedules later than the 15th day of August preceding the commencement of the school year. For example, such changes shall be necessitated by the departure of a faculty member or a change in courses offered in the system or comparably unforeseen emergency. E. If, in the opinion of the Board, transfers are found to be necessary, the teacher will be notified and consulted by their principals as soon as practicable. In the event such transfers are necessary, lists of available positions in other schools in the District shall be posted as previously stated.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. A vacancy shall be defined as a newly created position or a present position that is unfilled which the Employer intends to fill. B. Whenever a teacher any vacancy occurs or new position is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional position created in the districtbargaining unit, he/she the Board shall file publicize the same by giving written notice of his/her interest such vacancy or new position to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interestbargaining unit members. 1C. A vacancy shall be posted in each building for a minimum of five (5) working days before the position is permanently filled. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only Vacancies may be filled on a temporary basis but for no more than thirty (30) working days except when an unpaid leave of absence has been granted under Article 13, Section B.1 of this Agreement. The thirty (30) day time period referenced above may be modified upon mutual agreement between the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, Superintendent and the Association President. D. Interested bargaining unit members may submit a list of all vacancies written application for a vacancy to the Superintendent or his designee within the five (5) day posting period. E. Vacancies shall be posted in filled on the basis of seniority, qualifications, the needs of the District and experience of the applicants from within the affected classification. A less senior applicant may be awarded a designated area in each administrative unitvacancy only when said applicant's qualifications are demonstrably superior. 1. Any teacher with proper qualifications mayShould no bargaining unit member from the affected classifications apply, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions preference will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior given to the first reported student instructional day most senior qualified applicants from other classifications before personnel from outside of each yearthe bargaining unit are hired. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within If a building will occur prior vacancy is to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filledbe filled with a bargaining unit member on layoff status, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer Employer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to not post the position. B. Since F. Within ten (10) working days after the frequent transfer expiration of teachers the posting period, the Employer shall make known its decision as to which applicant has been selected to fill a posted position. Each applicant from within the bargaining unit shall be so notified. G. When a bargaining unit member moves to a position within the bargaining unit which is significantly different from the one school and/or grade level previously held, the bargaining unit member shall be given a fifteen (15) workday trial period in which to another is disruptive demonstrate her ability to perform on the new job. 1. The Employer will give the bargaining unit member reasonable assistance to enable him to perform to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performanceEmployer's standards. 2. If a bargaining unit member is unable to demonstrate ability to perform the work required during the trial period, the bargaining unit member shall be returned to his previous assignment. H. The parties agree that unrequested involuntary transfers of teachers bargaining unit members are to be minimizedeffected only for reasonable and just cause. I. A bargaining unit member's rate of pay shall not be reduced as a result of any temporary change in duties. J. When job descriptions are changed and/or developed, the Employer will provide the Association with an opportunity to review such job descriptions and to submit its recommendations to the Employer. The Association President will be provided with a copy of the job description for all positions within the bargaining unit. X. A bargaining unit member intending to resign shall provide the Employer with written notice at least two (2) weeks prior to the effective date of said resignation. L. Bargaining unit members who are regularly assigned less than a full twelve (12) month period shall have the first opportunity for seasonal employment or special assignments which are funded by the Employer. Bargaining unit members who accept such employment shall receive the rate of pay listed on the job posting. Such rates of pay shall be as established in the Master Agreement. M. A bargaining unit member who accepts the type of employment outlined in Section L above, shall be entitled to any and all benefits that have accrued to him under the terms and conditions of the Master Agreement except that said employment shall not entitle the ten (10) month bargaining unit member to benefits which are specifically reserved for twelve (12) month bargaining unit members.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Requests by a teacher is interested for a transfer to a different class, building, or position shall be made in being considered for assignment to any professional position in writing and shall be filed with the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to Personnel Director and one (1) copy with the Assistant Superintendent of Human ResourcesAssociation. The Board declares its intention application shall set forth the reasons for transfer, the school, the grade or position sought, and the applicant’s academic qualifications. Such requests shall be renewed once each year to give full assure active consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interestby the Board. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies B. Vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unitbuilding for at least five (5) days before the position is filled. Teachers who have filed an application for that position shall be notified individually of the opening. C. Any teacher who shall be transferred to an administrative or executive position and later returns to teacher status, shall be entitled to retain such as he may have had under this Master Agreement prior to such transfer to supervisory or executive status. D. Any administrator who has not been employed in Kearsley as a teacher, who is transferred to teacher status, will receive seniority in accordance with proper qualifications mayArticle VII:N, within seven (7) calendar days for all employment in Kearsley, which requires teaching certification. Placement on the salary schedule shall be a Board prerogative, so long as outside district experience credit does not exceed the contractual provisions as applied to teachers. Exception to this shall be the fulfillment of May 1 a contractual obligation the Board may have with the person involved. E. Job assignment is a management function and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, anything contained in this Article shall not usurp the Board’s rights. Teachers have the right to apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy a position, but this application is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in not a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions guarantee that they will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior assigned to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since F. Teachers who will be affected by a change in grade assignment in the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to elementary or departmental assignments in the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to secondary will be minimizednotified by their principals as soon as practicable.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever a teacher is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional position in the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract agreement as a position within the bargaining unit in the Chassell School District presently unfilledunfilled including newly created positions, one as well as such positions currently filled but anticipated to be open in the future for a period of one semester or longer. No vacancy shall be filled, except in case of emergency and then only on a new positiontemporary basis, until such vacancy shall has been posted as provided for in paragraph B. B. Vacancies shall be posted in a designated area of each district building and a copy of such posting sent to the Association President. Any qualified bargaining unit member may apply for such positions by submitting a written application to the superintendent within seven (7) school days of the posting date. During the summer recess, copies of all postings shall be placed in the designated areas of each district building and shall be sent to the Association President and all staff members who have provided the school district with stamped, self- addressed envelopes. Any qualified bargaining unit member during the summer recess may apply for such position by submitting a written application to the superintendent within fourteen (14) days of the posting date through August 15, and which has no teacher on leave within seven (7) days of absence or layoff status with the claim posting date from August 15 to the positionstart of the school year. Postings shall contain the following information: grade level, educational qualifications, educational specialties (if required or desired) and subject area. Bargaining unit members will have seven (7) school days following a vacation period during the school year to apply for positions posted during the vacation period. B. Since C. In the frequent transfer event of teachers openings in teaching or supervisory positions, postings will first be made internally. Any Schedule B position that becomes vacant shall be posted internally for a period of seven (7) school days or, in the summer months, for a period of seven (7) work days. D. No professional staff member or candidate for such a position in the District shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, gender, marital status, or disability, be discriminated against, excluded from one school and/or grade level participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to another discrimination in any program or activity for which the Board is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimizedresponsible.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever For purposes of this Agreement, a teacher is interested vacancy shall be defined as a newly created position or a position which has been occupied by an employee who will not be employed in being considered that position for assignment to any professional position in the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interestensuing school year. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during All persons who possess bargaining unit seniority, whether actively employed in the current school year unit, on leave or layoff, who desire to return to the unit, shall be employed and assigned on the basis of seniority and certification until all bargaining unit positions are filled. 2. Teachers who have voluntarily been placed in a part-time position shall have a right to continue only be filled on a temporary basis part-time basis, subject to possession of necessary seniority and certification. Such voluntary part-time teachers may apply for transfer to a vacancy in a full time position in accordance with this Article. B. Whenever a vacancy in any assignment within the bargaining unit shall occur, the Board shall publicize same by giving written notice of such vacancy to the Association President and provide for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 appropriate posting in the teachers' lounges of each yearbuilding for a period of six (6) workdays as well as posted on the District’s website. In cases of emergency, the Association may agree to reduce the posting period. 1. At the completion of the posting period the position will be awarded. Employees bidding on and being awarded posted positions shall not be allowed to retract their bids. Transfer to a list position will be at the discretion of all vacancies the Employer, provided such transfer shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days no later than the start of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each next full school year. 2. In the summer months, such lists shall be posted in the Superintendent's office for ten (10) calendar days as well as on the District’s website. C. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 may apply for transfer a vacancy in the subsequent yearbargaining unit. Involuntary The application shall set forth the school, grade or position sought and the applicant's academic background. Vacancies shall be filled on the basis of seniority and certification with consideration for the number of transfers within in the previous two (2) years. The decision shall be made by the Superintendent and the building Principal. All applicants currently employed by the Board shall be notified of the decision in writing. D. The parties recognize that transfers in grade assignments in the elementary schools, transfers in teaching assignments in the secondary school grades and transfers between schools may be necessary. If the Board deems that such transfers are necessary, they shall attempt to make such transfers on a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary basis. If a voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filledis not possible, transfer will then be based on seniority and certification. E. The rights created under this Article may not be exercised in such a manner so as to exclude the qualifications employment of each teacher a person who has requested transfer shall be reviewedmore unit seniority than an employee requesting transfer. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the interests and aspirations of the teachers. Requests by a teacher is interested for a transfer to a different building or position shall be filed (in being considered for assignment writing) with the Superintendent of Schools, or his delegated representative. Such applications will be destroyed on the opening day of each school year and new applications may be submitted. The teacher shall also have the right to any professional position in the district, he/she request a transfer to a different grade level or subject area within a building. Such requests shall file written notice of his/her interest be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interestbuilding principal. 1. It is agreed B. The Union recognizes that any vacancy occurring when vacancies occur during the current school year shall only year, it may be difficult to fill them from within the district without undue disruption to the existing instructional program. If the Superintendent, in his reasonable judgment, so determines, such vacancy may be filled on a temporary or tentative basis for until the remainder end of that the normal school year, at which time the position will be considered vacant. By May 1 However, if a part- time teacher is entitled, through Article XIX, to a full-time position which has become vacant, said teacher shall be immediately transferred to fill said vacancy. C. The Board further agrees to post at each building all vacancies, except those in what are commonly called classroom teaching positions, for a period of each yearfive (5) school days. This does not include clubs. Vacancies shall be defined as new positions, a list of all vacancies resignations from the same held position, unfilled positions from non-recommendation, or those positions which are filled annually. Any bargaining unit position that is filled by non-unit members shall be posted in annually. Applicants will be advised of the criteria upon which they will be judged. The Board’s decision shall be final. D. All candidates for a designated area in each position within the district shall be notified by letter within ten (10) days after the Board’s decision. Unsuccessful candidates who wish to review their applications for an administrative unit. position are encouraged to contact the Superintendent for a personal interview. E. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for who shall be transferred to a supervisory or executive position and shall later return to a teacher status shall be granted an interview before entitled to retain such vacancy is filledrights as he may have had under this Agreement, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in prior to such transfer to a building allowing first right of refusal supervisory or executive status. F. In addition to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions Section B, above, additional involuntary transfers will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior made to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between facilitate Article XIX, Reductions in Personnel-Recall, Section C. The proper administrative units agent shall notify the Assistant Superintendent affected employee of Human Resources by April 30 the reasons for such a transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewedas soon as possible. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever any permanent vacancy exists in a teacher is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional NTPSM position in the district, he/she or if a vacancy shall file occur, the Board shall publicize the same by giving written notice of his/her interest such vacancy to the Assistant Superintendent President of Human Resourcesthe Association and by posting the vacancy within seven (7) days of the occurrence of the vacancy. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only position will not be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within until seven (7) calendar days following the date it was posted. Postings of May 1 permanent NTPSM vacancies, which occur during the summer months, shall be mailed to the Association President and all subsequent postings until the last known address of each bargaining unit member whose name appears on an Association generated job interest list. After August 1 of each year, apply for and vacancies, which occur, shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 calendar days, following the day of posting. 1. Permanent vacancy for a NTPSM [bargaining unit position] position shall mean a NTPSM bargaining unit position newly created positions or a NTPSM bargaining unit position the Board intends to fill because of a resignation, retirement, dismissal for cause or death of a NTPSM employee 2. Temporary NTPSM vacancy shall mean a NTPSM unit position held by a NTPSM on a leave of absence which vacancy the Board intends to fill. 3. The Board shall not be required to post temporary vacancies. B. The Board declares its support of a policy of promotions from within its own NTPSM staff, including promotions to supervisory and prior executive levels. Assignments will be made, however, in the best interest of the students of the school district, in accordance with the judgment of the Board. C. Any NTPSM may apply for a vacancy. In filling NTPSM vacancies the Board agrees to give due weight to the first reported student instructional day professional background and attainments of each yearall applicants including but not limited to: 1. NTPSM employee experience, degrees and certificates held. 2. Any NTPSM employee ability, student rapport, and discipline as reflected in all written evaluations and memos of which the teacher requesting transfer between administrative units receives a copy. A NTPSM employee with less seniority shall notify not be awarded the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in vacancy unless their credentials are substantially superior. In the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies event two or more candidates are filleddeemed equally qualified, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer candidate with the most seniority shall be reviewedawarded the position. All NTPSM not awarded the vacancy applied for shall receive notification as to the specific reasons why he/she did not receive the vacancy. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee D. Transfers of a future increase in FTE except as provided by NTPSM employees during the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers year are to be minimized.minimized and avoided whenever possible so as to affect a minimum of disruption to students and staff. Transfer shall mean a change in work assignment:

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever Requests by a teacher is interested for a transfer to a different class, building or position shall be made in being considered for assignment to any professional position writing annually, on forms furnished by the Board (appendix G), a copy of which shall be filed with the superintendent, one copy in the districtteacher’s file, he/she and upon request of the teacher, one copy filed with the Association. The application shall file written notice of set forth the reasons for transfer, the school position sought and the applicant’s academic qualifications. Such requests shall be reviewed once each year to assure active consideration by the superintendent or his/her interest designated representative. B. Transfer and changes of assignment are sometimes necessary and even beneficial. Such changes in assignment and necessary transfers shall not be made arbitrarily, capriciously, or without good cause. If transfers or changes of assignment are made, the superintendent shall notify the affected teacher, the building principal, and the Association of the reasons for such transfer. This does not apply to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interestextracurricular schedule. 1. It is agreed C. The Association recognizes that any vacancy occurring when vacancies occur during the current school year shall only year, it may be difficult to fill them from within the district without undue disruption to the existing instructional program. Such a vacancy may be filled on a temporary basis until the end of the current school year, at which time the position will be considered vacant. D. Whenever a vacancy arises, the superintendent shall promptly notify the Association president and shall cause written notices of the same to be forwarded to the teachers. Such notification shall be from no less than two weeks before the position is filled on a permanent basis. Vacancies shall be filled only by those who are certified-qualified and able to perform the assignment at the start of the assignment, for the remainder position. The second determining factor shall be length of that school yearservice in the district. By May 1 of each yearOther relevant factors will also be considered. Any new positions, a list of all vacancies including supervisory positions, shall be posted with the accompanying job description and an applicant with less service in a designated area the district shall not be awarded such position unless his qualifications are superior. E. Whenever vacancies occur during the normal summer months when regular school is not in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications maysession, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each yearthe following procedure, apply for and in addition to the procedures heretofore outlined, shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filledfollowed. 1. A teacher’s request for transfer may be made at anytime during the year. In the event of a vacancy, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions transfer request will then be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each yearconsidered. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within Should a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filledvacancy occur, the qualifications of each teacher teachers who has requested transfer have expressed an interest in said position or a similar position shall be reviewedcontacted by the superintendent and notified of the vacancy. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request The teachers will be notified by certified mail and shall have the responsibility of contacting the superintendent indicating their interest in said position with two weeks of notification. F. All extra-duty positions shall be posted to bargaining unit members when the positions become vacant. Qualified bargaining unit members who apply for vacant extra-duty positions will be assigned a given hiring preference over other applicants. Extra-duty positions held by non-bargaining unit members may be posted annually at the discretion of the administration. All extra-duty position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided appointments are made contingent upon the activity being sponsored by the process defined elsewhere in this Articledistrict. If any activity is cancelled or not scheduled for any reason, then the employee will be paid on a pro rata basis for his or her services. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever a teacher is interested in being considered 9.1 Assignment and Posting - The Superintendent or designee shall assign and transfer all instructional personnel. Notification of vacancies covered by this agreement shall be sent to the Association electronically. Notices for assignment positions covered by this Agreement shall include the title and the location. Nothing herein shall be construed to require the Board to fill any professional position in the district, he/she such position. 9.2 Notification of Assignment Employees shall file written be given notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members any change in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis their assignments for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven forthcoming year no later than sixty (760) calendar days preceding the first attendance day of May 1 the new school term if then known, and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each yearthere after as soon as possible, apply for except that social workers and psychologists shall be granted given notice no later than thirty (30) calendar days preceding the last attendance day of the school term. In no event shall changes in the employees' assignments be made later than thirty (30) calendar days preceding the commencement of the next school term unless such change is necessitated by elimination of the employee's current position or an interview before such unforeseen vacancy is filled, which cannot be filled with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior candidate acceptable to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2Board, provided the Board shall not arbitrarily characterize a candidate as unacceptable. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filledIn such event, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer employee shall be reviewed. 3. It notified, and the employee be allowed to resign if such change is agreed that any teacher making written request not acceptable to him/her, such resignation to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except effective as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract soon as a position presently unfilledsuitable replacement can be employed, one to be open but in no event more than thirty (30) calendar days following the future or a new positionsubmission of the resignation, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim provided any such resignation shall not be subject to the positionterms of any liquidated damages policy which the Board may have adopted. This section shall not apply to occupational and physical therapists. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever All hiring and promotion procedures lie solely in the hands of the Board of Education. The Board, however, does agree that notice of all positions and vacancies that occur in the disciplines represented in this Agreement and those that would involve a teacher is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional supervisory position in the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest areas covered by this Agreement will be given to the Assistant Superintendent staff and the Monroe County Intermediate Education Association in writing within five (5) days after the opening of Human Resourcesthe position or ten (10) days prior to filling such vacancy. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant Such positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the positionappropriate bulletin boards. B. Since The Board of Education further declares its support of a policy of promotion of employees from within the frequent Intermediate School District, whenever feasible. C. When possible, support staff will be allowed to remain in the school district to which they are assigned. However, any transfer of teachers a support staff from one geographical area of school and/or grade level district to another will be at the discretion of the Administrator in charge of such program after consultation with the support staff being transferred. An employee who desires a transfer or reassignment shall file a written statement of such desire with the Human Resources Department at any time. This statement shall indicate the position and school district to which the employee wishes to be assigned. The Employer shall acknowledge receipt of the request for transfer within five (5) working days. D. Support Staff will not be transferred without their consent from one discipline to another except when a position cannot be filled with a qualified person. When a support staff is disruptive transferred under this provision, the support staff shall remain in the transferred position until a qualified applicant has been hired or until the conclusion of the school year. The support staff has the option of notifying the District in writing within forty five (45) days after the transfer if he or she desires to remain in the transferred position. If, by the end of the school year in which the transfer occurs, the District is unable to fill the position into which the support staff was transferred, that support staff will have the option to remain in that transferred position or return to his or her former position. From the group of appropriately certified personnel, those support staff who meet the certification required for the open position will be consulted in an effort to secure a volunteer for the transfer. If a support staff must be involuntarily transferred, the least senior employee support staff from the appropriately certified group will be transferred provided the transfer does not result in a vacancy that cannot be temporarily staffed. E. Any employee covered by this Agreement who makes proper application for a different open or new position within the jurisdiction of this Agreement and possesses the necessary qualifications for the position as determined by the Board of Education, shall be interviewed for the position, and, if a support staff, will be given first preference on a seniority basis if all other qualifications are equal and the support staff has the right to appeal such decision to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performanceproper Division Head. Further, upon written request, the parties agree that unrequested transfers employee will receive a written reason(s) as to why he/she was not awarded the position. The filling of teachers are an opening under this procedure is not subject to the grievance process. F. Teacher placement and assignment decisions shall be made pursuant to a clear and transparent procedure. “Teacher” is defined as an individual who has a valid Michigan teaching certificate or authorization or who is engaged to teach under MCL.380.1233b who is employed, or contracted for, by a school district, intermediate school district, or public school academy, and who is assigned by the school district, intermediate school district, or public school academy to deliver direct instruction to pupils in any of grades K to 12 as a teacher of record. Placement and assignment procedure to be minimized.guided by Appendix A.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Based on the teaching vacancies known by May 10, there shall be one bidding session to fill each vacancy and subsequent vacancies, which shall occur as a result of bidding. Bidding shall occur according to the seniority list from the most senior to the least senior staff for each position, and according to certification and legally mandated qualifications. After each teaching vacancy is bid and filled, according to the bidding process, there shall be a break before beginning on bidding for the next position. The time and date for this bidding session shall be mutually determined between the Association and the Superintendent, and shall be conducted the week of May 15. Teaching vacancies which are known by May 10 will be made known to the YEA membership at least three days in advance of the bidding session. Any positions which occur after this bidding has been completed will be posted and filled in the usual manner as described in the Master Agreement. B. Whenever a teacher is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional vacancy or new position in the districtbargaining unit in the district shall occur, he/she the Board shall file publicize the same by giving written notice of his/her interest such vacancies or new positions to the Assistant Superintendent President of Human Resourcesthe Association. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members shall provide for appropriate posting on the bulletin boards in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1teacher lounges. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring The posting shall include the requirements for the position and shall remain posted for ten (10) days and will not be permanently filled until the expiration thereof. Bargaining unit members who meet the certification and qualification requirements for the position shall be awarded the position on the basis of seniority. When these positions occur during the current school year year, the Board shall only first offer the position to unit members on layoff, to be filled laid off, or working less than full-time on the basis of seniority. If no unit member is available or accepts the position, then the Board may fill such positions on a temporary basis with a person outside the district. The position will be open for new assignment the remainder of that school following year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant Administrative positions will be posted for three ten (310) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are before being filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes not include: 1. a bubble" (a larger number of this contract as students in a position presently unfilledK-5 grade level that, one to be open in the future or a new positionnext school year, requires an additional teacher in the next higher grade and which has no one less teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with in the claim to the positionprior grade. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.)

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. ‌ A. A vacancy shall be defined as a newly created position, a present position that is unfilled which the Employer intends to fill or a current position for which there is an increase in pay rate. The foregoing shall not apply to positions which are available only during the summer months. B. Whenever a teacher any vacancy occurs or new position is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional position created in the districtbargaining unit, he/she the Employer shall file publicize the same by giving written notice of his/her interest such vacancy or new position to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interestbargaining unit members. 1C. A vacancy shall be posted in each building for a minimum of five (5) working days before the position is permanently filled. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only Vacancies may be filled on a temporary basis but for no more than thirty (30) working days unless mutually agreed between the remainder Superintendent and the Association President. During the summer months when school is not in session, notice of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted mailed to all bargaining unit members who submit a written request for three (3) work days after August 1 and same prior to June 1 in any year. D. Interested bargaining unit members may submit a written application for a vacancy to the first reported student instructional Superintendent or his designee within the five (5) day posting period. E. Vacancies shall be filled on the basis of each yearseniority, qualifications, needs of the Employer, and experience of the applicants from within the affected classification. 1. Should no bargaining unit member from the affected classification apply, preference will be given to qualified applicants from other classifications before personnel from outside the bargaining unit are hired. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer A bargaining unit member on layoff status shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request recalled to be assigned a vacant position whose FTE is less than their current assignment only after the Employer has no guarantee of a future increase posted the position in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in accordance with this Article. 4F. Within ten (10) working days after the expiration of the posting period, the Employer shall make known its decision as to which applicant has been selected to fill a posted position. A vacancy Each applicant from within the bargaining unit shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the positionso notified. B. Since G. In the frequent event of a promotion or transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level position to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance(except bus driver positions), the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to bargaining unit employee will be minimized.given a fifteen

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever Section 1. A position is considered “vacant” or open when a teacher determination has been made by the district that the position will be continued and/or an employee leaves a regular school position for any reason or it is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional position created by the district. The District shall notify the Union president of all vacant or newly created full-time or part-time positions as they arise in the districtdistrict to allow current employees the opportunity to request transfer. Such notification shall include the specific job location and position. All vacant or newly created positions, he/she for which the District makes insurance plan contributions, not filled by transfers, shall file be announced seven (7) consecutive calendar days before being filled on a permanent basis. The job announcement shall contain the following information: A. where applications can be made; B. date of closing; C. salary; D. hours and days of work; E. job classification to be filled (see Article 12, Section 2). Section 2. The District shall consider all applicants in the selection process for any vacant or newly created position, for which the District makes an insurance plan contribution, not filled by a transfer, unless a qualified employee is in layoff status, in which case the provisions of Article 12 shall be followed, and the announcement provisions of Section 1, above, shall not be followed. Section 3. Unsuccessful applicants shall be so notified at the end of the selection process. An employee who makes a written notice request shall be allowed to meet with at least one (1) member of the selection panel in order to receive the specific reasons for denial of his/her interest to application for the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resourcesopen position. Section 4. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year District shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for appoint no less than three (3) work days after August 1 individuals employed by the District to each selection committee and prior to a selection committee shall be formed for each vacant or newly created position, for which the first reported student instructional day District makes an insurance plan contribution, not filled by a transfer, unless a qualified individual is in layoff status, in which case the provisions of Article 12 shall be followed. One (1) member of each yearselection committee shall be a unit member appointed by the District, who shall have knowledge of the duties of the position to be filled. 2Section 5. Any teacher requesting qualified employee applying for a vacant or newly created position in such employee’s unit, for which the District makes an insurance plan contribution, not filled by a transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent which will result in a promotion or in an increased number of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filledhours worked per week, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. entitled to an interview with the selection committee chosen to fill such position except that no more than three (3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy ) such employees shall be defined interviewed for purposes of this contract as a each position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.should more than three

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the interests and aspirations of the teachers. Requests by a teacher is interested for a transfer to a different building or position shall be filed (in being considered for assignment writing) with the Superintendent of Schools, or his delegated representative. Such applications will be destroyed on the opening day of each school year and new applications may be submitted. The teacher shall also have the right to any professional position in the district, he/she request a transfer to a different grade level or subject area within a building. Such requests shall file written notice of his/her interest be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interestbuilding principal. 1. It is agreed B. The Union recognizes that any vacancy occurring when vacancies occur during the current school year shall only year, it may be difficult to fill them from within the district without undue disruption to the existing instructional program. If the Superintendent, in his reasonable judgment, so determines, such vacancy may be filled on a temporary or tentative basis for until the remainder end of that the normal school year, at which time the position will be considered vacant. C. The Board further agrees to post at each building all vacancies, except those in what are commonly called classroom teaching positions, for a period of five (5) school days. By May 1 of each yearThis does not include clubs. Vacancies shall be defined as new positions, a list of all vacancies resignations from the same held position, unfilled positions from non-recommendation, or those positions which are filled annually. Any bargaining unit position that is filled by non-unit members shall be posted in annually. Applicants will be advised of the criteria upon which they will be judged. The Board’s decision shall be final. D. All candidates for a designated area in each position within the district shall be notified by letter within ten (10) days after the Board’s decision. Unsuccessful candidates who wish to review their applications for an administrative unit. position are encouraged to contact the Superintendent for a personal interview. E. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for who shall be transferred to a supervisory or executive position and shall later return to a teacher status shall be granted an interview before entitled to retain such vacancy is filledrights as he may have had under this Agreement, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each yearsuch transfer to a supervisory or executive status. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the educational goals of the district and the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Requests by a teacher for transfer to a different class, building, or position shall be made in writing, one (1) copy of which shall be filed with the Association. The application shall set forth the applicant’s academic qualifications. Such requests shall be reviewed once each year to assure active consideration by the Board. B. An involuntary transfer (made on or after August 15, or during the school year) will be made only in case of emergency, which shall cause undue disruption of instructional programs. An emergency is interested defined as a sudden, unexpected occurrence or set of circumstances demanding immediate action. The superintendent shall notify the affected teacher as soon as possible, and the Association of the reasons for such transfer. Involuntary transfers shall be limited to one semester in being considered for assignment order to any professional position permit the superintendent time to resolve the emergency. C. The Association recognizes that when vacancies occur during the school year it may be difficult to fill them from within the district without undue disruption to the existing instruction program. If the superintendent in the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any reasonable judgment so determines, such a vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only may be filled on a temporary or tentative basis until the end of the current semester at which time the position will be considered vacant. D. The Board declares its support of a policy of filling vacancies, including vacancies in supervisory positions, from within its own teaching staff. Whenever a vacancy arises or is anticipated, the superintendent shall promptly post notice of the same on a bulletin board in each school building and/or mail the notice of vacancy to each staff member. Notices for the remainder of that school yearteaching positions shall specify subject area and grade level. By May 1 of each year, a list of all Professional personnel shall indicate their interest within ten (10) days following posting. Professional vacancies shall be posted filled on the basis of experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant, length of service in a designated area in each administrative unitthe district, and other relevant factors as determined by the Board of Education. Any teacher with proper qualifications maynew positions, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each yearincluding supervisory positions, apply for and shall be granted an interview before posted with accompanying job descriptions as above. An applicant with less service in the district shall not be awarded such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in position unless his/her individual buildingqualifications shall be substantially superior. Vacant positions When two or more internal candidates are equally qualified for a vacancy, seniority shall prevail. Whenever vacancies occur during the normal summer months when regular school is not in session, the following procedures, in addition to the procedures hereto outlined, shall be followed: 1. Teachers with specific interest in possible vacancies will notify the superintendent in writing during the last regular week of school and shall include a summer address. 2. Should a vacancy occur, the teachers who have expressed an interest in said position or similar position shall be posted for contacted by the office and notified of the vacancy. 3. The teacher so notified shall have the responsibility of contacting the office indicating his/her interest in said position within three (3) work days after August 1 of notification. E. Any teacher who shall be transferred to an administrative or executive position and shall within two calendar years return to teacher status shall be entitled to retain such seniority rights as he/she may have had under this Agreement prior to the first reported student instructional day of each yearsuch transfer. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever 8.1 The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to vacancies and new positions to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Vacancies occurring within the bargaining unit, shall be posted on a teacher is interested designated bulletin board in each building along with a copy of such posting to the St. Louis Education Association. Vacancies shall be posted at least eight (8) days prior to being considered filled and in no case shall interviews be held prior to the posting. (This requirement shall be waived for assignment vacancies that occur during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the opening of school.) Teachers may apply for such positions by submitting a written application to any professional position the Superintendent. Vacancies in the bargaining unit will be filled on the basis of experience, competency and qualifications of the applicant and length of service in the district. When experience, he/she competency and qualifications are substantially equal, the applicant with greater seniority shall file be given preference. Building representatives in each building will receive a copy of each posting. On occasion, the Board may not believe that a qualified bargaining unit member (as herein described) has applied. In those situations, the Board may fill the vacancy from outside the bargaining unit. 8.2 An involuntary transfer shall be made only in case of emergency such as changing enrollments, addition or deletion of courses, financial conditions, etc. When teachers are transferred involuntarily, the Superintendent shall give consideration to: 1. Qualifications of the teacher concerned. 2. Length of service the teacher has rendered to the school district. The Association shall receive written notice of the disposition of all involuntary transfer situations. 8.3 A teacher who is involuntarily transferred will be given first right of refusal when the original or previous position becomes available within three (3) school years. 8.4 If a teacher’s current assignment is changed for the upcoming school year, said teacher shall be involuntarily transferred to an open position within their building assignment, if available, before job postings occur pursuant to Article 8.1. 8.5 Teachers shall be notified thirty (30) calendar days prior to the beginning of school if there is a change in their teaching assignment. This shall apply to teachers of a given grade level, K-8 and to any teacher if the change in assignment affects over half of his/her interest teaching day. 8.6 Any administrative and/or supervisory positions which open shall be posted at least one week before the position is filled. Teachers may apply for such positions and their professional qualifications will be evaluated along with the qualifications of other applicants. However, the decision of the Board in filling the position shall be final. 8.7 The Association recognizes that when vacancies occur, it may be difficult to fill them from within the district without undue disruption to the Assistant existing instructional program. If the Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any his/her reasonable judgment so determines, such a vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only may be filled on a temporary or tentative basis for until the remainder end of that the current school yearyear at which time the position will be considered vacant and posted pursuant to 8.8 A vacancy occurs when a position exists due to retirement, resignation, termination or a new position is created. By May 1 of each year, a list of all All vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted pursuant to Article 8.1 provided the Board intends to fill the open position. This definition of a vacancy shall not apply to a bargaining unit position held by a teacher who is on leave for three less than or equal to one (31) work days after August 1 and prior school year. 8.9 Teacher Exchange: 1. Submit a written request to the first reported student instructional day of each yearsuperintendent’s office by any two tenured teachers wishing to exchange assignments provided: a. The administrators who would be affected agree to the exchange, and b. The teachers involved are certified for the positions. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify Applications for the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources exchange must be submitted by April 30 March 1st for transfer in the subsequent following school year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It This provision is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim not subject to the positionposting procedure. The superintendent or designee shall make the final decision on all requests for such exchanges in assignments. If the positions change due to budget reductions, then the teachers may rescind their applications. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Requests by a teacher is interested for transfer to a different class, building, or position shall be made in being considered writing, on forms furnished by the Board, one copy of which shall be filed with the Superintendent and one copy shall be filed with the Association. The application shall set forth the reasons for assignment transfer, the school grade or position sought, and the applicant’s academic qualifications. Such requests shall be reviewed once each year to any professional position assure active consideration by the Board. B. The Association recognizes that when vacancies occur during the school year it may be difficult to fill them from within the district without undue disruption to the existing instructional program. If the Superintendent in the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any reasonable judgement so determines, such a vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only may be filled on a temporary basis until the end of the current semester at which time the position will be considered vacant. C. The Board declares its support of a policy, when feasible, of filling teaching or administrative vacancies from within its own teaching staff. Whenever such vacancy arises or is anticipated during the normal school year, the superintendent shall notify the Association and promptly post notice of same on a bulletin board in each school building for no less than three weeks, except by mutual consent, before the position is filled. Vacancies shall be filled on the basis of the experience, competency and qualifications of the applicant, length of service in the district, and other relevant factors. Any new teaching or administrative positions shall be posted with accompanying job description. An applicant with less service in the district shall not be awarded such position unless his/her qualifications shall be substantially superior. D. Whenever teaching or administrative vacancies occur during the normal summer months when school is not in session, the following procedures heretofore outlined shall be followed: 1. Teachers with specific interests in possible vacancies will notify the superintendent’s office of their interest in writing during the last week of school and shall include a summer address. 2. Should such a vacancy occur, the teachers who have expressed an interest in said position or a similar position shall be contacted by the superintendent’s office and notified of the vacancy. 3. Teachers so notified shall have the responsibility of contacting the superintendent’s office indicating their interest in said position within five (5) days of notification. X. Xx involuntary transfer will be made only in the case of emergency or to prevent undue disruption of the instructional program. The superintendent shall notify the affected teacher and the Association of the reasons for such a transfer. If the teacher objects to such transfer for the remainder reasons given, the dispute may be resolved through the professional Grievance procedure. F. Any teacher who shall be transferred to an administrative or executive position and shall later return to a teacher status shall be entitled to retain such rights as he/she may have under this Agreement prior to such transfer to supervisory or executive status, except that no seniority will be granted for years of that school yearadministrative service. By May Administrative or executive personnel may only transfer to a vacant position and may not replace or cause the displacement of a tenured bargaining unit member. G. The Board declares its support of a policy of filling extra-curricular vacancies from within its own teaching staff when possible. Bargaining unit members currently holding Schedule B position(s) must respond to administrative inquiry by April 30 to retain said position(s). The Board will post a total list of extra-curricular position vacancies by June 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall . Teachers will have 10 school days to make application for posted positions. Positions not posted will be posted considered filled for the next school year by the person holding that position during the current year. Vacancies in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant extra-curricular positions will be posted filled by internal posting for three (3) work 10 business days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day external posting of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since H. All teachers shall be notified in writing of new positions created after June 1 and shall be given 10 days after notification to apply for the frequent transfer of teachers from one position. Posting shall be considered proper notification only during the school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performanceyear as defined in Appendix D. I. When an athletic coaching position becomes open, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to position will be minimizedimmediately posted on an internal basis first.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever a teacher is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional vacancy or new position in the districtbargaining unit in the district shall occur, he/she the Board shall file publicize the same by giving written notice of his/her interest such vacancies or new positions to the Assistant Superintendent President of Human Resourcesthe Association. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members shall provide for appropriate notification on the bulletin boards in all vacancies in which they teacher lounges. The notification shall include the requirements for the position and shall remain posted for ten (10) days and will not be permanently filled until the expiration thereof. When these positions occur during the school year, the Board shall first offer the position to unit members on layoff, to be laid off, or working less than full-time. Pursuant to PA 103 of 2011 the unit member must be certified, Highly Qualified for the position and have expressed no less than an interest“Effective” evaluation rating. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year B. Teachers who desire a new assignment shall only be filled on submit their request for a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By new assignment by May 1 of each yearschool year to the superintendent's office. All requests will be given consideration pursuant to PA 103 of 2011 provided that the teacher is certified, Highly Qualifed and has received a list minimum evaluation rating of all overall “Effective”. Notice of vacancies that arise during the summer months shall be posted in sent to teachers by email. Notification of vacancies will also be displayed at Central Office. C. Any teacher who shall be transferred to a designated area in each supervisory or administrative unitposition and shall later return to a teacher status shall be entitled to retain such seniority rights as he may have had under this Agreement prior to such transfer. Seniority will not accumulate during administrative tenure. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of returning from administration who notifies the superintendent by May 1 beyond the time period below, shall only be returned to a vacant position that they are certified and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal qualified to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each yearteach. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Requests by a teacher for a transfer to a different class, building, or position shall be made in writing, one (1) copy of which shall be filed with the Superintendent and one (1) copy shall be filed with the Association. The application shall set forth the reasons for transfer, the school, grade or position sought, and the applicant’s academic qualifications. Such requests shall be renewed once each year to assure active consideration by the Board. Certification and qualifications shall be the criteria in filling vacancies within the District. If certification and qualification of applicants are equal, then seniority within the bargaining unit shall be the determining factor in awarding the position. The Board and the Association agree that the definition of Certified and Qualified is interested that the employee will be in being considered for assignment compliance with the present specifications in State and Federal Laws in regard to any professional position Certification and Qualifications and that this definition applies to all Articles in this Agreement. B. The Association recognizes that when vacancies or new positions occur during the district, he/she shall file written notice of school year it may be difficult to fill them from within the District without undue disruption to the existing instructional program. If the Superintendent in his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any reasonable judgment so determines, such a vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only may be filled on a temporary or tentative basis for until the remainder end of that the normal school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions The position will be posted for three five (35) work school days after August 1 when it occurs in all schools in the District. C. Likewise, all supervisory vacancies will be posted for five (5) school days; and the Board will give equal consideration to all professional employees who apply. When vacancies or new positions occur during the summer recess, the Superintendent shall e-mail, at their school e-mail addresses, a copy of the notice to the President and all members of the local Association. The permanent assignment of a teacher to the open position shall not be made until the expiration of a ten-(10) day waiting period. X. Xx involuntary transfer will be made only in case of the Board assigning present employees to fill the immediate needs of the District due to reduction in personnel, an emergency or to prevent undue disruption of the instructional program. The Superintendent shall notify the teacher and the Association of the reasons for such transfer. E. Any teacher who shall be transferred to a supervisory or executive position and shall later return to a teacher status shall be entitled to retain such rights as he/she may have had under this Agreement prior to such transfer to supervisory or executive status. F. Any new position that is created must be posted in the same manner as any vacancy. Teachers who will be affected by a change in grade assignments or subject matter will be notified and consulted by their principal as soon as practicable and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2July 31. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building Such changes will occur prior to extending consideration to be voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the positionextent possible. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. ‌ A. Whenever a teacher is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional position vacancy shall occur in the district, he/she shall file such information will be publicized throughout the district for the knowledge of all members by written notice of his/her interest notification to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resourcesbuilding principals, the Association president (2 copies) and the building association representatives and provide for appropriate posting in every school building on a designated bulletin board. The Such postings shall be dated and witnessed by the SEA building representatives. Should a vacancy occur during summer months, the Board declares its intention shall notify all teachers by mail with a certified copy sent to give full consideration to present staff members the Association President. Notifying teachers by mail means: (1) the notice will be placed in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1summer checks, or (2) teachers not receiving summer checks will provide self- addressed envelopes for postings. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current No school year vacancy shall only be filled except in case of emergency, on a temporary basis basis, until such vacancies shall have been posted for the remainder of that at least five (5) school yeardays. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies Summer postings shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4at least 2 weeks. A vacancy shall be defined as any position covered by this Agreement, i.e., a position requiring a teaching degree, a position opened by a death, a retirement, a resignation, a transfer. B. Any teacher may apply for purposes such vacancy. In filling such position the Board agrees to give the due weight to the professional background and attainments of all applicants and the length of service in the district (seniority). (An applicant with less service in the system shall not be awarded such position unless the qualifications therefore shall be substantially superior to applicants with greater service). Service in the system for the purpose of this contract as agreement shall mean continuous employment in a position presently unfilledschool of the district or part-time service, one to be open in irrespective of tenure status, but shall exclude all periods when the future or a new position, and which has no teacher was on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the positionfor any cause, except those designated by E, F, and G in Article XVI (16) and Article XV (15). B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested C. Unrequested (involuntary) transfers of teachers are to be minimizedminimized and avoided whenever possible. In the event that transfers of teachers appear to be necessary, lists of available positions in other schools shall be posted. Any teacher who shall later return to a teacher status shall be entitled to retain such rights as he/she may have had under this agreement prior to such transfer to supervisory or executive status.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. 15.1 A vacancy is defined as a newly created position or a position unfilled because a former staff member has severed his/her employment. Vacancies in any position to be filled in the District shall be publicized by the Board in the following ways: A. Whenever Sending written notice of the vacancy to the President of the Association. B. During the school year, posting the vacancy in each school building (except temporary school classrooms) for a period of, at least five (5) working days prior to the filling of the vacancy. 15.2 Teachers having a specific interest in possible vacancies which might occur during the normal summer months between school years may indicate and be considered for vacancies which may occur as follows: A. Teachers having such interest shall notify the Superintendent of their interest in writing on, or before, the last regular week of school indicating the particular position or positions the teacher is interested in being considered for assignment in, provided a vacancy occurs, and setting forth an address to any professional position in which the district, he/she shall file written Administrator may mail a notice of his/her interest to that the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resourcesvacancy has occurred. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1teacher will then make letter of application (if so desired), under guidelines set forth. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any The teacher with proper qualifications may, within has seven (7) calendar days in which to respond to the notice vacancy. 15.3 Teachers in the bargaining unit who indicate an interest to the Board in vacancies arising during the school year in which they are posted will be considered for the positions. If the teacher is selected for the position, arrangements may be made for the temporary filling of May 1 and the position until the end of the school year where the Board feels that immediate transfer of the teacher may interfere with the course of instruction of the students. An individual temporarily employed to fill a vacancy occurring during the school year for all subsequent postings until August 1 or a portion of each year, apply for the remainder of the school year shall not acquire seniority or any contractual rights to continued employment and shall not be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with considered a member of the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each yearbargaining unit. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify 15.4 If a vacancy may be filled by the Assistant Superintendent recall of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filledcertified and qualified staff member on layoff status, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one filled pursuant to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the positionArticle 17 rather than Article 15. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever A vacancy shall be defined as a teacher bargaining unit position, which has been permanently vacated, or a newly created position, which the Employer intends to fill. An increase in the number of hours of a position shall not constitute a vacancy. B. For the purposes of simplifying the process, a vacancy or notice of a newly created position will be provided to the Association President by the Employer. The Association President along with classification supervisor will call a bid meeting within (5) five work days for the bargaining unit members in that classification, offering the vacancy or new position to the most senior bargaining unit member and so forth until all vacant or vacated positions refilled. The remaining open position will be posted. C. Vacancies shall be posted in the kitchen at the High School, in each of the other three (3) school buildings, at the bus garage and at the administration building for five (5) full workdays. During the summer months when school is interested not in being considered session, postings for assignment vacancies shall be mailed to each bargaining unit member who submits a written request to the Superintendent prior to the last day of school in any professional year. 1. All postings shall set forth the minimum requirements to perform the job, the hours the applicant(s) will be expected to work and the length of the work year. 2. Should the requirements of the vacancy change during the posting period, the Employer shall repost the vacancy in accordance with the provisions of this Article. 3. Vacancies shall be posted and awarded as set forth herein prior to the recall of any laid off bargaining unit member. 4. During the process of filling a vacancy, the position may be filled with a substitute. No vacancy shall be occupied by a substitute for more than twenty (20) workdays from the close of the job posting without prior consultation with the Association as to the necessity and duration of the extension. 5. Vacancies will not be posted in the food service, custodial or transportation departments until any requirements in Articles 10(B) and 12(L) have been fulfilled. D. Any bargaining unit member who meets the qualifications as set forth on the posting may apply in writing within the posting period. E. Vacancies will be awarded to applicants in the following order: 1. The most senior qualified bargaining unit member who is on layoff provided she/he has occupied the same position within that classification. 2. The most senior qualified bargaining unit member from within the same classification where the vacancy arose. 3. The most senior bargaining unit member from another classification who meets the qualifications set forth by the employer, holds all necessary certifications and/or licenses and is able to pass district administered tests will be awarded the position unless an outside candidate scores higher than the bargaining unit members on the district tests and hold all necessary qualifications. The union President will have the right to view the redacted test scores. 4. For purposes of this Article, the term classification shall be as established in Appendix D. 5. An applicant with greater seniority will not be bypassed for a less senior or outside applicant hereunder unless it can be demonstrated that the applicant selected is the most qualified. In the event the bargaining unit member with more seniority under Sections 1-3 above is bypassed, the reasons for the denial shall be provided to the applicant upon request. Should the bargaining unit member disagree with the reasons given, the denial will be subject to the grievance procedure beginning at Step II. Any grievance relating to appointments in the administrative secretarial, maintenance, or instructional aide classifications will terminate at Step II. F. A bargaining unit member selected to fill a vacancy in another classification shall be granted five (5) workday trial period to determine his/her desire to remain in the job and ability to perform satisfactorily. 1. During the trial period, the bargaining unit member may revert back to his/her former position in which case the districtbargaining unit member may not apply for another posted vacancy within that classification for a period of six (6) months from the date of return. 2. Should the work of the bargaining unit member be unsatisfactory, he/she shall file be provided with written notice of stating the reasons and shall be returned to his/her interest former position. Should the bargaining unit member disagree, the matter may be appealed through the grievance procedure beginning at Step II. 3. During the trial period, the position vacated by the bargaining unit member may be filled with a substitute. G. All positions posted when school is in session will be awarded within ten (10) calendar days of the end of the posting period. All positions posted during the summer vacation will be awarded within thirty (30) calendar days of the end of the posting period. H. The Association President shall receive a copy of each job posting, a list of the applicants and the name of the bargaining unit member to whom the position was awarded. I. A bargaining unit member may occupy more than one (1) bargaining unit position provided there is no conflict in hours and provided further that the total number of hours does not exceed eight (8) hours a day. J. Those positions which become vacant and for which the Employer requires testing, the testing will be administered to the Assistant Superintendent applicants prior to filling any such vacancy. K. In cases of Human Resourcesvoluntary transfers, promotions, or reassignments to a new classification, bargaining unit members will be paid the "new hire" rate for the first five (5) workdays. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members Upon satisfactory completion of the trial period, the bargaining unit member shall be paid in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interestaccordance with his/her bargaining unit seniority. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during In cases of reassignment within the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each yearsame classification, a list of all vacancies bargaining unit members shall be posted paid in accordance with their bargaining unit seniority. 2. In cases of involuntary transfer whether into a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications maynew classification or within the same classification, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and bargaining unit members shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filledpaid in accordance with their bargaining unit seniority. 3. Bargaining unit members who move from one classification to another as provided in Section I shall be paid at the "new hire" rate unless said bargaining unit member has had experience within said classification in which case, with he/she shall be given credit for same to determine the exception appropriate hourly wage. L. Any bargaining unit member in the aides, maintenance and secretarial classifications who has a reduction in work hours of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing at least thirty (30) minutes will be entitled to first right of refusal to displaced staff consideration for any open positions in additional regularly scheduled hours within his/her individual classification subject to the following conditions: 1. The hours are being reinstituted in the employee's building, are contiguous to the employee's assigned hours, are compatible with the employee's schedule, and the bargaining unit member is qualified. 2. Vacant positions The entitlement shall expire after two (2) years from the effective date of the reduction. 3. The bargaining unit member shall lose his/her rights during the two (2) year period under this Section if she/he does not apply for a position for which he/she is qualified, and which equals or exceeds the level of hours prior to the reduction or, if he/she refuses additional regularly assigned hours. M. The following provisions will apply to food service classification (See Appendix D vacancies: 1. When a vacancy occurs, a notice will be posted for of a bid meeting in the kitchens throughout the district and to laid off employees from within the classification at least three (3) weekdays in advance of the bid meeting. The notice will contain the date, time and location of the bid meeting and the location and work days after August 1 and prior to schedule of the first reported student instructional day of each yearvacancy. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify Only employees (including those who are laid off at the Assistant Superintendent time of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers bid meeting) within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewedclassification where the vacancy exists may attend the meeting. 3. It is agreed that Only the posted position and any teacher making written request to subsequent vacancies occurring at the bid meeting will be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by available. No bargaining unit member may be involuntarily displaced at the process defined elsewhere in this Articlemeeting. 4. A Bid meetings are not considered time worked and are therefore not paid. Bargaining unit members may submit bids by written proxy on a form provided by the Employer through the supervisor. 5. Positions will be bid on the basis of seniority with the most senior bargaining unit member bidding first. The trial period in Article 12(E) will not apply. 6. The remaining vacancy shall will be defined posted and filled under the provisions of Article 12, Section D (4)-(6). 7. Following the completion of the bid meeting, no employee from within the classification may apply for the remaining vacancy. N. For purposes of this contract as Article, an applicant must meet the qualifications for a position presently unfilled, one on or before the first day the applicant is scheduled to be open begin work in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever 11.1 The Employer agrees to post notice of job vacancies classified as Local Employee positions, for existing and new jobs, on all local bulletin boards for a teacher period of five (5) work days. 11.2 When the Employer chooses to fill a vacancy, the Employer will follow the posting requirements. Vacancies shall be filled by Employees (members) in the Union who apply and are qualified under Section 11.5 of this provision prior to considering outside applicants. 11.3 A copy of all Local position postings and the name of the person(s) awarded the job shall be sent to the Local President when the position has been filled. 11.4 The Employer may transfer any member of the bargaining unit in addition to the “swingman” temporarily or permanently. In the event that the transfer is interested unrequested by the employee and is to a classification of a lesser hourly rate, the employee will maintain his/her existing hourly rate until the job classification rate surpasses the transferred employee’s rate at the time of the transfer. 11.5 In all cases of promotions and transfers in positions covered by this agreement, the following factors shall be considered: (a) Seniority (b) Qualifications for the job (including, but not by way of limitation, knowledge, training, skill, ability, efficiency and physical fitness). (c) Evaluation of employee’s work standards, work record and work habits including absence records and cooperative attitude. 11.6 When, in the judgment of the Employer, two or more employees possess equally the factors in Article 11.5 above, the most senior employee shall be promoted. 11.7 If a non-probationary member of the bargaining unit has been given an unrequested promotion to a higher classification, he shall be granted a four (4) week trial period. If during this period the employee is not satisfied, he may revert back to a position in his former classification, if available. 11.8 Employees shall not be eligible to request transfers from one building to another during probationary status. This waiting period does not apply to employees involuntarily transferred to their present position. 11.9 Each year the employer will identify and post regular bus runs for five (5) days on the transportation bulletin board. Bus runs will be selected based on seniority. a. A route selection meeting will be held within two weeks before the start of the school year. The most senior bus driver shall have the first choice of assignment, and selection will continue in order of seniority until all scheduled bus runs have been selected. As school- related programs are permanently added during the school year, route selection bidding will be utilized to distribute additional regular route hours. These hours will be added to daily route schedules and will become regular bus run hours. b. Charter runs, which include athletic trips, field trips, Saturday trips overnight trips, and summer transportation. Charter runs shall be assigned to regular bus drivers eligible for such assignment by seniority preference rotation procedures as hereinafter described. All regular drivers shall be eligible to bid on charter runs. The bidding procedure for charter runs will be as follows: (1) Charter runs will be for a two week period, Monday through Sunday, for which requests that have been received by noon of the preceding Wednesday shall be posted on the trip list with the corresponding activity noted an given a trip number in consecutive order. (2) Regular bus drivers eligible for charter runs shall submit their bids on charter runs by submitting their trip preference list, with trip numbers in rank order of preference, to the supervisor by 1:00 p.m. the preceding Tuesday. Bus drivers shall then be assigned in seniority rotation to their highest ranked charter run remaining unassigned. When a bus driver is assigned a tip or his/her preferences are exhausted without being considered assigned to a trip, the next most senior bus driver will be up for assignment to any professional position in the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest most preferred tip remaining unassigned and so on until all preferences have been assigned or exhausted. Unassigned Charter runs will not generally be given to bus drivers if the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members driver will exceed forty (40) hour in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interestone week, Monday – Sunday. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies (3) The bid box shall be posted kept in a designated area in each administrative unit. the supervisor’s office. (4) Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and absent driver shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal responsible to displaced staff for any open positions in submit his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to preference list within the first reported student instructional day of each yeartime line. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the educational goals of the district and the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Requests by a teacher for transfer to a different class, building, or position shall be made in writing, one (1) copy of which shall be filed with the Association. The application shall set forth the applicant’s academic qualifications. Such requests shall be reviewed once each year to assure active consideration by the Board. B. An involuntary transfer (made on or after August 15, or during the school year) will be made only in case of emergency, which shall cause undue disruption of instructional programs. An emergency is interested defined as a sudden, unexpected occurrence or set of circumstances demanding immediate action. The superintendent shall notify the affected teacher as soon as possible, and the Association of the reasons for such transfer. Involuntary transfers shall be limited to twenty (20) class days in being considered for assignment order to any professional position permit the superintendent time to resolve the emergency. C. The Association recognizes that when vacancies occur during the school year it may be difficult to fill them from within the district without undue disruption to the existing instruction program. If the superintendent in the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any reasonable judgment so determines, such a vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only may be filled on a temporary or tentative basis until the end of the current semester at which time the position will be considered vacant. D. The Board declares its support of a policy of filling vacancies, including vacancies in supervisory positions, from within its own teaching staff. Whenever a vacancy arises or is anticipated, the superintendent shall promptly post notice of the same on a bulletin board in each school building and/or mail the notice of vacancy to each staff member. Notices for the remainder of that school yearteaching positions shall specify subject area and grade level. By May 1 of each year, a list of all Professional personnel shall indicate their interest within ten (10) days following posting. Professional vacancies shall be posted filled on the basis of experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant, length of service in a designated area in each administrative unitthe district, and other relevant factors as determined by the Board of Education. Any teacher with proper qualifications maynew positions, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each yearincluding supervisory positions, apply for and shall be granted an interview before posted with accompanying job descriptions as above. An applicant with less service in the district shall not be awarded such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in position unless his/her individual buildingqualifications shall be substantially superior. Vacant positions When two or more internal candidates are equally qualified for a vacancy, seniority shall prevail. Whenever vacancies occur during the normal summer months when regular school is not in session, the following procedures, in addition to the procedures hereto outlined, shall be followed: 1. Teachers with specific interest in possible vacancies will notify the superintendent in writing during the last regular week of school and shall include a summer address. 2. Should a vacancy occur, the teachers who have expressed an interest in said position or similar position shall be posted for contacted by the office and notified of the vacancy. 3. The teacher so notified shall have the responsibility of contacting the office indicating his/her interest in said position within three (3) work days after August 1 of notification. E. Any teacher who shall be transferred to an administrative or executive position and shall within two calendar years return to teacher status shall be entitled to retain such seniority rights as he/she may have had under this Agreement prior to the first reported student instructional day of each yearsuch transfer. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever .1 The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to vacancies and new positions to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Vacancies occurring within the bargaining unit, shall be posted on a teacher is interested designated bulletin board in each building along with a copy of such posting to the St. Louis Education Association. Vacancies shall be posted at least eight (8) days prior to being considered filled and in no case shall interviews be held prior to the posting. (This requirement shall be waived for assignment vacancies that occur during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the opening of school.) Teachers may apply for such positions by submitting a written application to any professional position the Superintendent. Vacancies in the bargaining unit will be filled on the basis of experience, competency and qualifications of the applicant and length of service in the district. When experience, he/she competency and qualifications are substantially equal, the applicant with greater seniority shall file be given preference. Building representatives in each building will receive a copy of each posting. On occasion, the Board may not believe that a qualified bargaining unit member (as herein described) has applied. In those situations, the Board may fill the vacancy from outside the bargaining unit. .2 An involuntary transfer shall be made only in case of emergency such as changing enrollments, addition or deletion of courses, financial conditions, etc. When teachers are transferred involuntarily, the Superintendent shall give consideration to: 1. Qualifications of the teacher concerned. 2. Length of service the teacher has rendered to the school district. The Association shall receive written notice of the disposition of all involuntary transfer situations. .3 A teacher who is involuntarily transferred will be given first right of refusal when the original or previous position becomes available within two (2) school years. .4 If a teacher’s current assignment is changed for the upcoming school year, said teacher shall be involuntarily transferred to an open position within their building assignment, if available, before job postings occur pursuant to Article 8. 1. If the placement of said teacher involves moving to another building, said teacher will receive one (1) comp day if moved without district support. Teachers who elect to use district support will not receive comp time. .5 Teachers shall be notified thirty (30) calendar days prior to the beginning of school if there is a change in their teaching assignment. This shall apply to teachers of a given grade level, K-8 and to any teacher if the change in assignment affects over half of his/her interest teaching day. .6 Any administrative and/or supervisory positions which open shall be posted at least one week before the position is filled. Teachers may apply for such positions and their professional qualifications will be evaluated along with the qualifications of other applicants. However, the decision of the Board in filling the position shall be final. .7 The Association recognizes that when vacancies occur, it may be difficult to fill them from within the district without undue disruption to the Assistant existing instructional program. If the Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any his/her reasonable judgment so determines, such a vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only may be filled on a temporary or tentative basis for until the remainder end of that the current school yearyear at which time the position will be considered vacant and posted pursuant to Article 8. .8 A vacancy occurs when a position exists due to retirement, resignation, termination or a new position is created. By May 1 of each year, a list of all All vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted pursuant to Article 8.1, provided the Board intends to fill the open position. This definition of a vacancy shall not apply to a bargaining unit position held by a teacher who is on leave for three less than or equal to one (31) work days after August 1 and prior school year. .9 Teacher Exchange: 1. Submit a written request to the first reported student instructional day of each yearsuperintendent’s office by any two tenured teachers wishing to exchange assignments provided: a. The administrators who would be affected agree to the exchange, and b. The teachers involved are certified for the positions. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify Applications for the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources exchange must be submitted by April 30 March 1st for transfer in the subsequent following school year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It This provision is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim not subject to the positionposting procedure. The superintendent or designee shall make the final decision on all requests for such exchanges in assignments. If the positions change due to budget reductions, then the teachers may rescind their applications. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Requests by a teacher for a transfer to a different class, building, or position shall be made in writing, one (1) copy of which shall be filed with the Superintendent and one (1) copy shall be filed with the Association. The application shall set forth the reasons for transfer, the school, grade or position sought, and the applicant’s academic qualifications. Such requests shall be renewed once each year to assure active consideration by the Board. Certification and qualifications shall be the criteria in filling vacancies within the District. If certification and qualification of applicants are equal, then seniority within the bargaining unit shall be the determining factor in awarding the position. The Board and the Association agree that the definition of Certified and Qualified is interested that the employee will be in being considered for assignment compliance with the present specifications in State and Federal Laws in regard to any professional position Certification and Qualifications and that this definition applies to all Articles in this Agreement. B. The Association recognizes that when vacancies or new positions occur during the district, he/she shall file written notice of school year it may be difficult to fill them from within the District without undue disruption to the existing instructional program. If the Superintendent in his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any reasonable judgment so determines, such a vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only may be filled on a temporary or tentative basis for until the remainder end of that the normal school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions The position will be posted for three five (35) work school days after August 1 when it occurs in all schools in the District. C. Likewise, all supervisory vacancies will be posted for five (5) school days; and the Board will give equal consideration to all professional employees who apply. When vacancies or new positions occur, the Superintendent shall e-mail, at their school e- mail addresses, a copy of the notice to the President and all members of the local Association. A copy of the notice will also be posted on the Munising Public School’s website. The permanent assignment of a teacher to the open position shall not be made until the expiration of a ten-(10) day waiting period. D. An involuntary transfer will be made only in case of the Board assigning present employees to fill the immediate needs of the District due to reduction in personnel, an emergency or to prevent undue disruption of the instructional program. The Superintendent shall notify the teacher and the Association of the reasons for such transfer. E. Any teacher who shall be transferred to a supervisory or executive position and shall later return to a teacher status shall be entitled to retain such rights as he/she may have had under this Agreement prior to such transfer to supervisory or executive status. F. Any new position that is created must be posted in the same manner as any vacancy. Teachers who will be affected by a change in grade assignments or subject matter will be notified and consulted by their principal as soon as practicable and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2July 31. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building Such changes will occur prior to extending consideration to be voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the positionextent possible. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. 86) Whenever a teacher is interested any permanent vacancy in being considered for assignment to any professional position in the districtDistrict shall occur, the Board shall publicize the same by giving written notice for posting to the Association, making appropriate notification on the District Web Page xxx.xxxxxxxx.x00.xx.xx and in the Weekly Bulletin. No vacancy shall be filled until such vacancy has been posted ten (10) days unless mutually agreed to by the Association president. Teachers desiring notification of any teaching openings occurring between June 15 and September 1 for which a teacher is certified and qualified shall notify Central Office by June 15. The District will notify interested teachers via e‐mail or by mailing the posting. Teachers may also visit the District Web‐site for vacancy information. 87) Any Teacher who shall be transferred to a supervisory or executive position and shall later return to a Teacher status shall be entitled to retain such rights as he/she may have had under this Agreement, prior to such transfer to supervisory or executive status. 88) Nothing provided herein shall file written notice impair the sole discretion of the Superintendent or his assignee to reassign a Teacher whose assigned position is eliminated. 89) Nothing in this Contract shall prohibit a new Teacher and the Superintendent mutually agreeing to any step of the salary schedule provided it is not higher than the years of experience warranted and it is acceptable to both parties. The agreed upon step shall be fixed as the beginning step and the Teacher shall proceed on the salary schedule from that point. A copy of the contracts for all newly hired Teachers must be provided to the President of the Association upon his/her interest request any time after September 1 of each year. 90) Promotion and Transfer Committee shall be established when necessary and at the request of the Association and shall consist of six (6) members, three (3) of whom shall be Administrators and three (3) of whom shall be Teachers. The recommendations of this committee shall be given full consideration by the Superintendent. 91) In filling any vacancy, the Board agrees to give due weight to the Assistant Superintendent length of Human Resourcestime each applicant has been in the school system of this District, providing all other qualifications are equal. The Board declares its intention support of a policy of promotion from within its own teaching staff whenever possible. The Board shall give written notice to give full consideration each applicant that the position has been filled. Furthermore, the Board is willing to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interestsupply a written or verbal explanation to each applicant as to why he/she was not selected. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis 92) The LEA Representative Council may recommend criteria for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list hiring of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unitpositions. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply The Association may have representation on the hiring committee for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each yearlevel administrators. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever For purposes of this Article, a teacher is interested in being considered for assignment to any vacancy shall be defined as a professional position in within the district, he/she shall file written notice of bargaining unit which the Board intends to fill and which is unfilled either because it is newly created or because the teacher holding that position has permanently severed his/her interest employment in the bargaining unit or accepted permanent transfer to a non-bargaining unit position. B. Whenever a vacancy shall occur within the bargaining unit, the Superintendent shall, within forty-eight (48) hours, post notice of same on bulletin boards in all teacher workrooms and provide a copy of such postings to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interestAssociation President. 1. No vacancy shall be permanently filled until such vacancy has been posted for at least five (5) working days. To ensure consideration for a vacancy, a teacher must make application within the five (5) day posting period. 2. Working days shall mean days when school is in session except that during the summer months working days shall mean Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. 3. A vacancy shall not be posted when said vacancy is to be filled by a displaced member or the recall of a laid-off bargaining unit member. a. A displaced member shall be defined as a member whose current position has been eliminated, but for whom a different position is available. b. The District agrees to seek volunteers for the displacement when applicable. 4. Whenever a new position is created within the bargaining unit, the Superintendent or his designee shall notify the President of the XxXxxx Education Association in writing. a. Such notification shall be forwarded by certified mail, return receipt requested, or shall be hand delivered and require a signature as proof of receipt. b. The written notification shall specify the newly created position and the proposed wages, hours, and condition of employment. c. If the Association desires to negotiate same, it shall respond in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of the Employer’s notice. If no response is received from the Association within fourteen (14) calendar days, said position shall be posted in accordance with this Article. 5. It is recognized that occasionally new clubs and other extra-curricular activities are created by students and supervised by teachers. It is agreed that any such positions shall not require posting until after the Board has formally recognized same. 6. If a vacancy occurring is filled by a teacher during the current school year, the teacher shall be transferred to that position immediately unless the Board delays the transfer until the beginning of the next semester or the beginning of the next school year in order to avoid disruption. If the transfer is delayed, the vacancy shall only be filled on in the interim with a temporary basis employee. For purposes of this Section, such temporary employee shall neither accrue seniority in the bargaining unit nor hold a contractual right to continued employment. Further, such temporary employee shall be paid in accordance with Article I, Section D. C. A bargaining unit member may apply for a vacancy within the bargaining unit by submitting a written application to the Superintendent or his designee. The vacancy shall be filled by the applicant with the greatest seniority who is certified and qualified for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies position. D. Vacancies which occur in administrative or supervisory positions shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unitas provided herein. 1. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, qualified bargaining unit member may apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in position by submitting a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior written application to the first reported student instructional day of each yearSuperintendent. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building The Board will occur prior to extending give all due consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, qualified applicants from within the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewedbargaining unit. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided Upon confirmation by the process defined elsewhere in this ArticleBoard, each applicant who is a member of the bargaining unit shall receive written notice of the Employer’s decision. 4. The failure to award a bargaining unit member an administrative or supervisory position shall not be subject to the grievance procedure. E. Any involuntary transfer will be made only in the case of emergency or to prevent undue disruption of the instructional program. The Superintendent shall notify the affected teacher of the reasons for such transfer. If the teacher objects to such transfer for the reasons given, the dispute may be resolved through the professional grievance procedure. F. A non-bargaining unit member temporarily employed in a position which does not constitute a vacancy as defined in Section A of the article, shall neither accrue seniority in the bargaining unit nor hold a contractual right to continued employment. Further, such non-bargaining unit member shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilledpaid in accordance with Article I, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.Section D.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever 8.1 The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to vacancies and new positions to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Vacancies occurring within the bargaining unit, newly created positions, and positions occurring within the professional staff which provide opportunity for promotion shall be posted on a teacher is interested designated bulletin board in each building along with a copy of such posting to the W- WEA. Positions as above described shall be posted at least ten (10) school days prior to being considered filled. Teachers may apply for assignment such positions by submitting a written application to any professional position the Human Resources Office. Positions in the bargaining unit will be filled on the basis of experience, competency, qualifications of the applicant and length of service in the district. When experience, he/she competency and qualifications are substantially equal, the applicant with greater seniority shall file written notice be given preference. One W-WEA Building Representative in each building will receive a copy of his/her interest each posting. 8.2 Involuntary transfers may be effected only for reasonable and just cause. Ten (10) days prior to the Assistant effectuation of said involuntary transfer the Superintendent shall inform the affected teacher and the Association of Human Resourcesthe reasons for the transfer, except if the transfer results in the recall of a laid off teacher. 8.3 The Board recognizes the aspirations of Xxxxx-Westland Adult and Community Education teachers to procure contracted positions in the regular K-12 program that are open for new hires. To this end, the District will provide Xxxxx-Westland Adult and Community Education teachers who apply for contracted positions a credential review, an interview, and equal consideration for the opening. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed parties agree that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis K-12 contracted positions open for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions new hires will be posted at all ACE sites and that the District is not obligated to hire the ACE applicant/s who apply for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each yearthem. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent 8.4 Teachers accepting a posted position will sign a letter of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewedacceptance. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. A vacancy shall be defined as a newly created position or a present position that is unfilled which the Employer intends to fill. B. Whenever a teacher any vacancy occurs or new position is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional position created in the districtunit, he/she the Board shall file publicize the same by giving written notice of his/her interest such vacancy or new position to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interestunit members. 1C. A vacancy shall be posted in each building for a minimum of five (5) working days before the position is permanently filled. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only Vacancies may be filled on a temporary basis but for no more than thirty (30) working days except when an unpaid leave of absence has been granted under Article 13, Section B.1 of this Agreement. The thirty (30) day time period referenced above may be modified upon mutual agreement between the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, Superintendent and the Association President. D. Interested unit members may submit a list of all vacancies written application for a vacancy to the Superintendent or designee within the five (5) day posting period. E. Vacancies shall be posted in filled on the basis of seniority, qualifications, the needs of the District and experience of the applicants from within the affected classification. A less senior applicant may be awarded a designated area in each administrative unitvacancy only when said applicant's qualifications are demonstrably superior. 1. Any teacher with proper qualifications mayShould no unit member from the affected classifications apply, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions preference will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior given to the first reported student instructional day most senior qualified applicants from other classifications before personnel from outside of each yearthe unit are hired. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within If a building will occur prior vacancy is to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filledbe filled with a unit member on layoff status, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer Employer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to not post the position. B. Since F. Within ten (10) working days after the frequent transfer expiration of teachers the posting period, the Employer shall make known its decision as to which applicant has been selected to fill a posted position. Each applicant from within the unit shall be notified. G. When a unit member moves to a position within the unit which is significantly different from the one school and/or grade level previously held, the unit member shall be given a fifteen (15) workday trial period in which to another is disruptive demonstrate their ability to perform on the new job. 1. The Employer will give the unit member reasonable assistance to enable them to perform to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performanceEmployer's standards. 2. If a unit member is unable to demonstrate ability to perform the work required during the trial period, the unit member shall be returned to their previous assignment. H. The parties agree that unrequested involuntary transfers of teachers unit members are to be minimizedaffected only for reasonable and just cause. I. A unit member's rate of pay shall not be reduced as a result of any temporary change in duties. J. When job descriptions are changed and/or developed, the Employer will provide the Association with an opportunity to review such job descriptions and to submit its recommendations to the Employer. The Association President will be provided with a copy of the job description for all positions within the unit. K. A unit member intending to resign shall provide the Employer with written notice at least two (2) weeks prior to the effective date of said resignation. L. Unit members who are regularly assigned less than a full twelve (12) month period shall have the first opportunity for seasonal employment or special assignments which are funded by the Employer. Unit members who accept such employment shall receive the rate of pay listed on the job posting. Such rates of pay shall be as established in the Master Agreement. M. A unit member who accepts the type of employment outlined in Section L above, shall be entitled to any and all benefits that have accrued to them under the terms and conditions of the Master Agreement except that said employment shall not entitle the ten (10) month unit member to benefits which are specifically reserved for twelve (12) month unit members.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever The right of determination of teacher employment and assignment is vested in the Board of Education, or its designated representative. B. The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Requests by a teacher is interested for transfer to a different class or position shall be made in being considered writing, one copy shall be filed with the Association and one copy shall be filed with the superintendent. The application shall set forth the reasons for assignment transfer, the school, grade or position sought, and the applicant's academic qualifications. Such requests will be reviewed once each year to any professional position assure active consideration by the Board or its designated representative. C. The Association recognizes that when vacancies occur during the school year it may be difficult to fill them from within the district without undue disruption to the existing instructional program. If the superintendent in the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any reasonable judgment so determines, such a vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only may be filled on a temporary or tentative basis for until the remainder end of that the normal school year, at which time the position will be considered vacant. D. Vacancies shall be posted internally for a period of 10 days except the period from June 1 to the start of school. By May 1 During that period vacancies may be simultaneously posted internally and externally. Teachers shall be given first consideration for filling vacancies provided their certifications or qualifications are equal to or better than the position’s requirements. If no interest is shown from teachers or if the certifications and qualifications (i.e. Drivers Education, etc.) necessary to do the work are not met, the manner in which the job will be filled will be at the discretion of each year, a list of all the Board. The District reserves the right to fill vacancies with the most qualified applicant. E. Vacancies shall be posted in the staff lounge or at the mailboxes, or in the summer by mail to all members of the association, with a designated area in each administrative unitcopy being sent to the Association president. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and Vacancies shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.at least ten

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever 8.1 The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to vacancies and new positions to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Vacancies occurring within the bargaining unit, newly created positions, and positions occurring within the professional staff which provide opportunity for promotion shall be posted on a teacher is interested designated bulletin board in each building along with a copy of such posting to the W- WEA. Positions as above described shall be posted at least ten (10) school days prior to being considered filled. Teachers may apply for assignment such positions by submitting a written application to any professional position the Human Resources Office. Positions in the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only bargaining unit will be filled on the basis of experience, competency and qualifications of the applicant. One W- WEA Building Representative in each building will receive a temporary basis copy of each posting. 8.2 Involuntary transfers not made as a result of a reduction may be effected only for reasonable and just cause. Ten (10) days prior to the effectuation of said involuntary transfer the Superintendent shall inform the affected teacher and the Association of the reasons for the remainder transfer, except if the transfer results in the recall of a laid off teacher. 8.3 The Board recognizes the aspirations of Xxxxx-Westland Adult and Community Education teachers to procure contracted positions in the regular K-12 program that school yearare open for new hires. By May 1 of each yearTo this end, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 the District will provide Xxxxx-Westland Adult and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, Community Education teachers who apply for contracted positions a credential review, an interview, and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with equal consideration for the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff opening. The parties agree that K-12 contracted positions open for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions new hires will be posted at all ACE sites and that the District is not obligated to hire the ACE applicant/s who apply for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each yearthem. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent 8.4 Teachers accepting a posted position will sign a letter of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewedacceptance. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever there is a teacher is interested vacancy in being considered any position covered by this Agreement (including for assignment to any professional position this purpose those positions set forth in the districtExtra Duty Schedule) or in any administrative position, he/she the Board shall file give written notice of his/her interest such vacancy to the Assistant Superintendent president of Human Resourcesthe Association and post such notice in every school building. No vacancy shall be filled except in case of emergency until such vacancy has been posted at least ten (10) calendar days. B. Any teacher may apply for such a vacancy. In filling such vacancy, the Board shall consider the professional background and attainments of each applicant and the length of time each has been in the school system of the district. The Board declares its intention maintains the right to give full consideration to present staff members promote or employ the person who, in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interestthe Board's opinion, is the best qualified applicant. 1C. As to positions set forth in the Extra Duty Schedule, the Board shall give preference to teachers having the necessary qualifications over other applicants, it being understood that the Board may employ such other applicants where there are no qualified teachers who apply. D. A written request by any teacher for a vacant Administrative position will be forwarded directly to the Superintendent of Schools, with a copy to the Secretary of the Board. It is agreed that The failure to obtain appointment to any vacancy occurring during such Administrative position shall not be a grievable issue, provided the current notice posting procedures listed above have been followed. E. A request by a teacher for transfer to a different building or position may be made at any time. Any request shall be made in writing to the personnel office with a copy to the Association. The application shall set forth the school, grade or position sought, and the applicant's qualifications. Such requests shall be reviewed twice each school year shall only to assure active consideration by the Board. Any such request must be filled on a temporary basis for renewed each school year in order to be reviewed as provided herein. The record of transfer, the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each yeartransfer request, a list of and all vacancies evaluative data pertaining thereto shall be posted made a part of the teacher's personnel file. No teacher will be discriminated against because of a request to transfer. F. Every attempt shall be made to prevent the involuntary transfer of any teacher to another building two (2) years in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.row

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Requests by a teacher for transfer to a different class, building or position shall be made in writing, one copy of which shall be filed with the Superintendent and one copy shall be filed with the Association. The application shall set forth the reasons for transfer, the school, grade or position sought, and the applicant's academic qualifications. Such requests shall be renewed once each year to assure active consideration by the Board. B. Whenever a teacher vacancy arises or is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional position anticipated, the Superintendent shallnotify the Association. All vacancies will be posted in the districtschool offices for a period of up to five (5) days prior to being filled. The Superintendent will notify the Association President, he/she shall file written notice or his designee, of his/her interest all vacancies which occur during the summer recess. C. The Association recognizes that when vacancies occur during the school year, it may be difficult to fill them from within the district without undue disruption to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resourcesexisting instructional program. The If there are no teachers on layoff or recall certified and qualified for the vacancy, the Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any may fillsuch a vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary or tentative basis for until the remainder end of that the normal school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall The positionmay then be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 considered vacant and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each yearpostedfor applicants. 2D. An involuntary transfer shouldbe made only in case of emergency or to prevent undue disruption of the instructional program. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units The Superintendent shall notify the Assistant Superintendent affected teacher and the Association of Human Resources by April 30 the reasons for such transfer. If the teacher objects to such transfer in for the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within reasons given, he will meet with the superintendent to discuss mutually agreeable support and training to assist with the reassignment. E. Any teacher who shall be transferred to a building will occur supervisory or executive position and shall later return to a teacher status shall be entitled to retain such rights as he may have had under this Agreement prior to extending consideration such transfer to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewedsupervisory or executive status. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Requests by a teacher is interested for transfer to a different class, or position, shall be made in being considered writing, one copy of which shall be filed with the Association. The application shall set forth the reasons for assignment transfer, the grade or position sought, and the applicant's academic qualifications. Such requests shall be renewed once each year to any professional position in assure active consideration by the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest Board. B. The Association recognizes that when vacancies occur during the school year it may be difficult to fill them within the district without due disruption to the Assistant existing instructional program. If the Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any his reasonable judgment so determines, such a vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only may be filled on a temporary or tentative basis until the end of the normal school year at which time the position will be considered vacant. C. The Board declares its support of a policy of filling instructional vacancies from within its own teaching staff. Whenever a vacancy is determined, the Superintendent shall during the school year promptly post notices of same for no less than two (2) weeks before the remainder position is filled and notify the Association. Whenever a vacancy is posted during the summer break period the Superintendent shall insure that a Notice of that school yearVacancy is mailed to each bargaining unit member’s last known home address not less than two weeks before the position is to be filled. By May 1 Vacancies shall be filled on the basis of each yearthe experience, a list competency, and qualifications of all vacancies the applicant, length of service in the district, and other relevant factors. Any new position shall be posted with accompanying job description. An applicant with less service in a designated area the district shall not be awarded such position unless his qualifications shall be substantially superior. D. An involuntary transfer will be made only in each administrative unitthe case of emergency or to prevent undue disruption of the instructional program. The Superintendent shall notify the affected teacher of the reasons for such transfer. If the teacher objects to such transfer for the reasons given, the dispute may be resolved through the professional grievance procedure. E. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for who shall be transferred to an Administrative or executive position and shall later return to a teacher status shall be granted an interview before entitled to retain such vacancy is filledrights as he may have had under this Agreement prior to such transfer to supervisory or executive status. F. In the event that a reduction of personnel shall become necessary, the Board shall first retain those teachers possessing current teaching certificates with the exception longest period of continuous service in the school district who are certified and who have been deemed to be highly qualified to teach in those areas to be preserved. In the event of lay-off, the Board will make every effort to insure that separated personnel may be placed in other teaching situations. In the event of lay-off, the Board will institute a recall procedure which, when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions implemented, will insure teachers that they will be posted for recalled in reverse order of lay-off. Recall will be initiated immediately upon resolution of any financial crises which may have precipitated the necessary reduction in personnel. There will be a three (3) work days after August 1 year limit on recall and prior to non-tenured teachers do not have the first reported student instructional right of recall. The teacher on layoff shall choose from available vacancies for which he/she is certified and qualified. If a vacancy does not exist, a teacher on layoff may bump the least senior bargaining unit member who holds a position for which the teacher on layoff is certified and qualified. Teachers covered by the Master Contract shall receive one year’s seniority for each year taught. If a teacher teaches less than full-time, the teacher shall receive seniority credit in proportion of the amount of day taught. If two teachers have the same number of each yearyears’ seniority, seniority shall be determined by date of hire. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify G. Athletic program supervisory positions will be filled at the Assistant Superintendent discretion of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications Administration and Board of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewedEducation. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever 8.1 The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to vacancies and new positions to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Vacancies occurring within the bargaining unit, newly created positions, and positions occurring within the professional staff which provide opportunity for promotion shall be posted on a teacher is interested designated bulletin board in each building along with a copy of such posting to the W-WEA. Positions as above described shall be posted at least ten (10) school days prior to being considered filled. Teachers may apply for assignment such positions by submitting a written application to any professional position the Human Resources Office. Positions in the bargaining unit will be filled on the basis of experience, competency, qualifications of the applicant and length of service in the district. When experience, he/she competency and qualifications are substantially equal, the applicant with greater seniority shall file written notice be given preference. One W-WEA Building Representative in each building will receive a copy of his/her interest each posting. 8.2 Involuntary transfers may be effected only for reasonable and just cause. Ten (10) days prior to the Assistant effectuation of said involuntary transfer the Superintendent shall inform the affected teacher and the Association of Human Resourcesthe reasons for the transfer, except if the transfer results in the recall of a laid off teacher. 8.3 The Board recognizes the aspirations of Xxxxx-Westland Adult and Community Education teachers to procure contracted positions in the regular K-12 program that are open for new hires. To this end, the District will provide Xxxxx-Westland Adult and Community Education teachers who apply for contracted positions a credential review, an interview, and equal consideration for the opening. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed parties agree that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis K-12 contracted positions open for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions new hires will be posted at all ACE sites and that the District is not obligated to hire the ACE applicant/s who apply for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each yearthem. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent 8.4 Teachers accepting a posted position will sign a letter of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewedacceptance. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever a teacher is interested any vacancy in being considered for assignment to any professional position positions in the districtdistrict shall occur, he/she the Board shall file publicize the same by giving written notice of such vacancy to the Association and by posting copies of such written notice on all faculty lounge bulletin boards. No vacancy shall be filled, except in cases of emergency or on temporary basis, until said notice has been posted for at least seven (7) working days. 1. During the summer, the Board shall maintain a "Job Posting Hot Line" by furnishing the Association with a telephone number. Members calling this number will hear a recorded message giving information on all current job postings. This message will be updated as necessary by 10 a. m. local time. The member may then call a designated number for additional details and to inform the Board of his/her interest intention to apply for the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resourcesposted position. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members member must confirm the telephone application in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, writing within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, 7)working days. B. Any qualified teacher may apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filledvacancy. All other qualifications of said applicant being equal, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions position will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior awarded to the first reported student instructional day individual offering the greater length of each service in the system. C. If a teacher desires a transfer for a good reason and requests such transfer in writing, along with reasons for the transfer, the administration will make a reasonable effort, as determined by the Board, to affect such transfer. Such request shall remain active until the beginning of the next school year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. D. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one teaching assignment or from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to of the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimizedminimized and avoided whenever possible. E. All teachers shall be given written notice of their schedules for the forthcoming year no later than July 15, if possible. In the event that changes in such schedules are proposed, all teachers affected shall be notified promptly and consulted. In no event will changes in teachers’ schedules be made later than the 15th day of August preceding the commencement of the school year, unless necessitated by the departure of a faculty member or a change in courses offered in the system or comparably unforeseen emergency. F. The parties recognize that transfers for administrative purposes and to insure a fair distribution of experienced and qualified teachers throughout the system may be necessary. Such transfers shall not cause undue financial hardship upon the transferee. G. If, in the opinion of the Board, transfers are found to be necessary, the teacher will be notified and consulted by their principals as soon as practicable. In the event such transfers are necessary, lists of available positions in other schools in the District shall be posted as previously stated. H. When teachers are to be transferred for reasons of decreased enrollment, consideration shall be given to the length of time in the system. I. The Board will give consideration for new employment to laid off teachers in the immediate geographic area. A list of names, addresses, and areas of certification and qualifications will be supplied to the Administration by the Association on or before May 15 of each school year.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever (Cont'd) c. If a teacher is interested to be transferred involuntarily to meet the following circumstances: unexpected leaves, enrollment shift, death of a staff member, unexpected resignations, or physical plant damage, the following process will be used: (1) Volunteers will have been sought. (2) In the absence of volunteers, a teacher or teachers in being the subject area (secondary) or building (elementary) with the lowest district seniority will be transferred. d. The criteria for making transfers to new buildings and for assigning teachers to a new schedule within their current building because of the opening of a new building will be as follows: (1) The CEA President will be informed if teachers will be assigned, or considered for assignment to any professional position a new building or to a new schedule. (2) Volunteers will have been sought. (3) A balance of experienced and inexperienced teachers on a given faculty will be maintained. As nearly as possible, each school should reflect the range of teaching experience at that level. If it is necessary to involuntarily transfer higher seniority teachers to maintain this balance, the certified and qualified teacher with seniority above the average of the affected buildings will be placed into a pool to be considered for transfer. (4) Experience in the districtspecific course, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interestsubject or grade level should be considered. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during (5) If two or more candidates with similar experience are to be considered for a particular assignment, the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven greater seniority should be given the first choice to accept or reject the assignment. (6) A significant consideration will be seniority unless it affects D.3. (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each yearExcept in an emergency, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions teacher will be posted for three notified at least twenty (320) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day effective date of each yearthe transfer. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall (8) At the request of the teacher, a conference with the teacher, Central Office Administrator responsible for the division and an Association representative will be held to explain the reason for the transfer. (9) Every effort will be made to notify those to be involuntarily transferred by June 1 of the Assistant Superintendent school year prior to the opening of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. new building or schedule. e. Involuntary transfers within between buildings may be made to meet instructional requirements and/or to implement new teaching strategies. If a building transfer is to be considered the principal/supervisor shall provide the teacher with a specific statement of the issues. The teacher shall have the opportunity to discuss such a transfer with the Central Office Administrator responsible for the division and will occur prior be given a minimum of thirty (30) days to extending consideration to voluntary advocate that such a transfer requestsis not necessary. Before vacancies are filledAt the request of the Board and the agreement of the Association, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested thirty (30) day period may be waived in unusual circumstances. 6. All requests for transfer shall be reviewedrenewed each year by March 15 to insure active consideration. 37. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as This agreement shall not supersede contractually provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Articleseniority rights. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the educational goals of the district and the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Requests by a teacher for transfer to a different class, building, or position shall be made in writing, one (1) copy of which shall be filed with the Association. The application shall set forth the applicant’s academic qualifications. Such requests shall be reviewed once each year to assure active consideration by the Board. B. An involuntary transfer (made on or after August 15, or during the school year) will be made only in case of an emergency, which shall cause undue disruption of instructional programs. An emergency is interested defined as a sudden, unexpected occurrence or set of circumstances demanding immediate action. The superintendent shall notify the affected teacher as soon as possible, and the Association of the reasons for such transfer. Involuntary transfers shall be limited to twenty (20) class days in being considered for assignment order to any professional position in permit the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest superintendent time to resolve the emergency. C. The Association recognizes that when vacancies occur during the school year it may be difficult to fill them from within the district without undue disruption to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resourcesexisting instruction program. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members If the superintendent in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any his reasonable judgment so determines, such a vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only may be filled on a temporary or tentative basis until the end of the current semester at which time the position will be considered vacant. D. The Board declares its support of a policy of filling vacancies, including vacancies in supervisory positions, from within its own teaching staff. Whenever a vacancy arises or is anticipated, the superintendent shall promptly post notice of the same on a bulletin board in each school building and/or mail the notice of vacancy to each staff member. Notices for the remainder of that school yearteaching positions shall specify subject area and grade level. By May 1 of each year, a list of all Professional personnel shall indicate their interest within ten (10) class days following posting. Professional vacancies shall be posted filled on the basis of experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant, length of service in a designated area in each administrative unitthe district, and other relevant factors as determined by the Board of Education. Any teacher with proper qualifications maynew positions, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each yearincluding supervisory positions, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, posted with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual buildingaccompanying job descriptions as above. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer An applicant with less service in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the district shall not be awarded such position unless his qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewedsubstantially superior. When two or more internal candidates are equally qualified for a vacancy, seniority shall prevail. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever Vacancies occurring within the bargaining unit including newly created positions shall be posted on a teacher is interested designated bulletin board in each building and emailed to all individuals covered by the Master Agreement. Positions as above described should be posted ten (10) calendar days prior to being considered for assignment to any professional position in the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis permanent basis. Teachers may apply for such positions by submitting a written application to the remainder Personnel Office. When experience and qualifications and performance evaluations are substantially equal, preference may be given to employees currently employed by the Board and in line with their seniority. The district's failure to post such vacancies shall not prevent the district from filling any positions. B. Summer vacancies prior to August, should be posted ten (10) calendar days, prior to being filled on a permanent basis, on a bulletin board in the Administration office. A copy of that said vacancies will be sent to all individuals covered by the Master Agreement by email. Vacancies occurring after August 1 may be filled externally and then reposted internal/external at the conclusion of the following school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies All internal applicants shall be posted in interviewed prior to any external candidates being interviewed. C. If more than one individual covered by the Master Agreement applies for the position it shall be awarded on the following criteria: 1) Qualifications, 2) Experience teaching subject, 3) Evaluations, and 4) Seniority. If a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, currently employed staff member applies for a vacancy but is not selected she/he may within seven (7) calendar days request in writing the reasons she/he was not selected. The request will be answered in writing within a reasonable period of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in time. D. The Superintendent or his/her individual buildingdesignee shall notify in writing the affected teacher of the reasons for an involuntary transfer. E. All certified personnel in the New Xxxxxxx School District shall be given full credit for time spent as a teacher in the district under the terms of this Agreement. F. The Board may make all transfers of teachers which it deems necessary, provided: 1. Vacant positions will Written notice of transfer is to be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior given to the first reported student instructional day of each yearteacher or teachers affected. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior Opportunity to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status meet with the claim Superintendent or his/her representative will be given to discuss the positiontransfer. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever a teacher is interested any vacancy in being considered for assignment to any professional position positions in the districtdistrict shall occur, he/she the Board shall file publicize the same by giving written notice of such vacancy to the Association and by posting copies of such written notice on all faculty lounge bulletin boards. No vacancy shall be filled, except in cases of emergency or on temporary basis, until said notice has been posted for at least seven (7) working days. 1. During the summer, the Board shall maintain a "Job Posting Hot Line" by furnishing the Association with a telephone number. Members calling this number will hear a recorded message giving information on all current job postings. This message will be updated as necessary by 10 a. m. local time. The member may then call a designated number for additional details and to inform the Board of his/her interest intention to apply for the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resourcesposted position. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members member must confirm the telephone application in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, writing within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, working days. B. Any qualified teacher may apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filledvacancy. All other qualifications of said applicant being equal, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions position will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior awarded to the first reported student instructional day individual offering the greater length of each service in the system. C. If a teacher desires a transfer for a good reason and requests such transfer in writing, along with reasons for the transfer, the administration will make a reasonable effort, as determined by the Board, to affect such transfer. Such request shall remain active until the beginning of the next school year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. D. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one teaching assignment or from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to of the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimizedminimized and avoided whenever possible. E. All teachers shall be given written notice of their schedules for the forthcoming year no later than July 15, if possible. In the event that changes in such schedules are proposed, all teachers affected shall be notified promptly and consulted. In no event will changes in teachers’ schedules be made later than the 15th day of August preceding the commencement of the school year, unless necessitated by the departure of a faculty member or a change in courses offered in the system or comparably unforeseen emergency. F. The parties recognize that transfers for administrative purposes and to insure a fair distribution of experienced and qualified teachers throughout the system may be necessary. Such transfers shall not cause undue financial hardship upon the transferee. G. If, in the opinion of the Board, transfers are found to be necessary, the teacher will be notified and consulted by their principals as soon as practicable. In the event such transfers are necessary, lists of available positions in other schools in the District shall be posted as previously stated. H. When teachers are to be transferred for reasons of decreased enrollment, consideration shall be given to the length of time in the system. I. The Board will give consideration for new employment to laid off teachers in the immediate geographic area. A list of names, addresses, and areas of certification and qualifications will be supplied to the Administration by the Association on or before May 15 of each school year.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever a teacher is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional position in the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative eachadministrative unit. Any teacher Anyteacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Requests by a teacher is interested for transfer to a different class, building, or position shall be made in being considered for assignment to any professional position in writing and shall be filed with the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to Personnel Director and one (1) copy with the Assistant Superintendent of Human ResourcesAssociation. The Board declares its intention application shall set forth the reasons for transfer, the school, the grade or position sought, and the applicant's academic qualifications. Such requests shall be renewed once each year to give full assure active consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interestby the Board. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies B. Vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unitbuilding for at least five (5) days before the position is filled. Teachers who have filed an application for that position shall be notified individually of the opening. C. Any teacher who shall be transferred to an administrative or executive position and later returns to teacher status, shall be entitled to retain such as he may have had under this Master Agreement prior to such transfer to supervisory or executive status. D. Any administrator who has not been employed in Kearsley as a teacher, who is transferred to teacher status, will receive seniority in accordance with proper qualifications mayArticle VII:N, within seven (7) calendar days for all employment in Kearsley, which requires teaching certification. Placement on the salary schedule shall be a Board prerogative, so long as outside district experience credit does not exceed the contractual provisions as applied to teachers. Exception to this shall be the fulfillment of May 1 a contractual obligation the Board may have with the person involved. E. Job assignment is a management function and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, anything contained in this Article shall not usurp the Board's rights. Teachers have the right to apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy a position, but this application is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in not a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions guarantee that they will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior assigned to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since F. Teachers who will be affected by a change in grade assignment in the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to elementary or departmental assignments in the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to secondary will be minimizednotified by their principals as soon as practicable.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever any vacancy in a teacher is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional position in covered by the districtAgreement shall occur, he/she shall file the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources will give written notice of his/her interest such vacancy to the Association, including a general statement of the qualifications required, and, if applicable, shall internally post the position within a reasonable amount of time. The posting shall be sent by school e-mail to all Association members during the academic year, and hard copies shall be sent to all Association members during the summer or when school is not in session. Laid-off Association members shall be treated as internal candidates for purposes of this Article. As such, laid-off Association members shall be informed of any vacancies and postings as well to the same extent and degree as all other internal candidates would be. Postings will be numbered in sequential order by academic year and be posted on one- side of the paper and be clearly visible to BEA members. In the event no qualified internal candidates apply, then the position shall be promptly posted externally, minimally, at the MIREAP employment website. Postings This notice will be publicized on the BPS website and any other employment advertisement mechanism; emailed to every BEA member and all building principals., and posted in each building and a copy given to a designated BEA building representative (AR) for posting on a BEA bulletin board. No vacancies will be filled on a temporary basis, within five (5) school days during the school year from the date of distribution of the bulletin and within ten (10) calendar days of the notice of the Association during the non-school months. Postings during the summer months will be mailed pre-paid first class to the employee’s address on file with the Office of Human Resources and Labor Relations. Employees are responsible for maintaining up-to-date information concerning their mailing address. listed in a Personnel newsletter to be included with paychecks, or as a supplemental mailing for those receiving 21 pays. BEA members are encouraged to consult the District website at xxxxxxx.x00.xx.xx on a weekly basis. All tenured teachers shall be interviewed by the administration for the position for which they have applied, and to the same extent and in the same manner as other internal candidates for the posted position. The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources will have the BEA President sign-off on postings for all BEA positions. In the event the BEA President is unavailable; any designated BEA officer may sign-off on a posting. The BEA’s signature is only indicative of knowledge of the posting. Future posting issues which lead to the filing of a grievance will not be taken to the mediation step; instead, such grievances will be taken directly to the expedited arbitration. On a case-by-case basis, the BEA President shall be provided with release time, on an hour minimum basis, to deal with posting issues during the school year. Additionally, the BEA President shall be compensated at the BEA contractual hourly rate or equivalent compensation time for actual time spent (minimum of one hour) on posting procedures with the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources outside of the school year. B. The Board declares its support of a policy of filling vacancies, in supervisory or administrative positions, from within its own teaching staff whenever possible. Vacancies shall be filled on the basis of experience, competency, qualifications of the applicant, and other relevant factors. Any qualified teacher may apply for a vacancy and shall be granted the courtesy of an interview. The BEA shall be sent copies of posting for vacancies in administrative positions, including administrative central positions. Furthermore, the parties agree BEA members in an acting administrative or shared (teaching-administrative) position will have no supervisory authority over other BEA members. This includes, but is not limited to the right to evaluate or report on other members of the bargaining unit. The Parties agree there are circumstances where it is advantageous to post for an acting administrator, if the Board so chooses, and to appoint an Association Member for the duration of at least two weeks and up to a semester. In the event District Administration determines that the position is to be posted, the Association President will be consulted as to the reason for the absence and the expected duration of the appointment. During the time of the appointment, the “acting administrator” will remain an Association Member. During this period of time, a substitute teacher may be employed for any portion of the teaching assignment relinquished by the Association Member. Such substitute classroom duties include preparation of lesson plans, grades, and parent-teacher conferences. Said substitute shall be compensated by a private substitute company, such as PCMI, or if employed by the District, at the Board established substitute rate. Substitutes are not part of the Association. C. The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Request by a teacher for a transfer to a different class, building, or position shall be made in writing, one (1) copy of which shall be filed with the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and one (1) copy filed with the Association. The application shall set forth the school, grade or position sought, and the applicant's academic qualifications. All tenured teachers applying for a posted opening shall be interviewed initially by the administration for the position to the same extent and in the same manner as other internal candidates for the position. Priority needs to be given to transfer requests, upon mutual agreement between the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and the BEA president. The District shall review transfer requests to determine the feasibility of the transfer. Requests for transfer shall be renewed once each year to assure active consideration by the Board. (Request for Transfer or Change of Assignment forms are available in the Human Resources office.) All such requests shall be strictly confidential. Individuals awarded positions pursuant to this Paragraph shall receive letters which state, “pursuant to an open vacancy.” The Association President shall receive notification of transfer requests upon receipt of the transfer request by the District. D. Any qualified BEA member applying for a position shall be hired before an external candidate. Any exception requires a meeting to be called, in writing, by the District with the proposed building administrator, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention , the affected BEA member, and the MEA Uniserv Director, within seventy-two (72) hours of the administrator's decision not to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during accept the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis application/transfer request of the BEA member, for the remainder purpose of that school yearexplaining said principal's rationale. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, Failure to hold the aforementioned meeting with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions explanation will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer result in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open member being placed in the future desired position. Administration shall not announce or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave promise the position to any other candidate until after the aforementioned meeting. E Consideration should be given by building administrators to maintain the integrity of absence or layoff status with the claim to the positionteam teaching situations. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Requests by a teacher is interested for transfer to a different class, building, or position shall be made in being considered for assignment to any professional position in writing and shall be filed with the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to Personnel Director and one (1) copy with the Assistant Superintendent of Human ResourcesAssociation. The application shall set forth the reasons for transfer, the school, the grade or position sought, and the applicant's academic qualifications. Such requests shall be renewed once each year to assure active consideration by the Board. B. Vacancies shall be posted in each building for at least five (5) days before the position is filled. Teachers who have filed an application for that position shall be notified individually of the opening. C. Any teacher who shall be transferred to an administrative or executive position and later returns to teacher status, shall be entitled to retain such as he may have had under this Master Agreement prior to such transfer to supervisory or executive status. D. Any administrator who has not been employed in Kearsley as a teacher, who is transferred to teacher status, will receive seniority in accordance with Article VIII:N, for all employment in Kearsley, which requires teaching certification. Placement on the salary schedule shall be a Board declares its intention prerogative, so long as outside district experience credit does not exceed the contractual provisions as applied to give full consideration teachers. Exception to present this shall be the fulfillment of a contractual obligation the Board may have with the person involved. Effective with the start of the first day in teacher status, Association dues shall be paid for the year in progress. E. Job assignment is a management function and anything contained in this Article shall not usurp the Board's rights. Teachers have the right to apply for a position, but this application is not a guarantee that they will be assigned to that position. F. All involuntary transfers between buildings for non-teaching professional staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interestshall be by district-wide seniority/qualifications by building. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only Teachers who will be filled on affected by a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions change in grade levels/subject areas occur assignment in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions the elementary or departmental assignments in his/her individual building. Vacant positions the secondary will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 notified and prior consulted by their principals as soon as practicable. Such changes will be made voluntarily to the first reported student instructional day of each yearextent possible. For non-teaching professional staff members only such changes will be based upon certification, seniority, and qualifications. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer Non-teaching professional staff members with greater seniority in grade assignment in elementary or in a departmental assignment in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within secondary may be moved instead of a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher lesser seniority non-teaching professional staff member only if it means maintaining a non-teaching professional staff member’s position who has requested transfer shall be reviewedis currently on staff. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to In the event more than one non-teaching professional staff member in the building has the same seniority in Kearsley, the involuntary transfer shall be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided determined by the process defined elsewhere in this Articledate and time of hire. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever Requests by a teacher is interested for transfer to a different class, building or position shall be made in being considered for assignment to any professional position in writing and filed with the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to superintendent and the Assistant Superintendent of Human ResourcesAssociation. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during application shall set forth the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis reasons for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filledtransfer, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed.school, grade or position sought, and the applicant’s academic qualifications. SEE SCHEDULE J 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. B. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future which no assignment has been made or a new position. C. SEE SCHEDULE J D. The Board declares its support of a policy of filling vacancies from within its own teaching staff. Whenever a vacancy arises or is anticipated, the superintendent shall promptly notify the Association and which has post notice of same on a bulletin board in each school building for no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with less than ten (10) work days before the claim position is filled. 1. When vacancies occur during the normal summer months when regular school is not in session, the following procedure, in addition to the positionprocedures heretofore outlined, shall be followed: a. The Superintendent shall promptly notify the Association and post notice of the same on the district’s website for no less than ten (10) calendar days before the position is filled. B. Since b. Teachers with specific interests in possible vacancies will notify the frequent transfer Personnel Office or Director of teachers from one their interest, in writing, during the last regular week of school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performanceshall include a summer address. c. Should a vacancy occur, the parties agree that unrequested transfers teachers who have expressed an interest in said position or a similar position shall be contacted by the Personnel office or Director and notified of the vacancy. d. The teachers are to be minimizedso notified shall have the responsibility of contacting the Personnel Office or Director indicating their interest in said position within three (3) days of receiving such notification. e. SEE SCHEDULE J

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever All hiring and promotion procedures lie solely in the hands of the Board of Education. The Board, however, does agree that notice of all positions and vacancies that occur in the disciplines represented in this Agreement and those that would involve a teacher is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional supervisory position in the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest areas covered by this Agreement will be given to the Assistant Superintendent staff and the Monroe County Intermediate Education Association in writing within five (5) days after the opening of Human Resourcesthe position or ten (10) days prior to filling such vacancy. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant Such positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the positionappropriate bulletin boards. B. Since The Board of Education further declares its support of a policy of promotion of staff from within the frequent Intermediate School District, whenever feasible. C. When possible, staff members will be allowed to remain in the school district to which they are assigned. However, any transfer of teachers a staff member from one geographical area of school and/or grade level district to another will be at the discretion of the Administrator in charge of such program after consultation with the staff member being transferred. A staff member who desires a transfer or reassignment shall file a written statement of such desire with his/her immediate Supervisor no later than February 1. This statement shall indicate the position and school district to which the staff member wishes to be assigned. D. Staff members will not be transferred without their consent from one discipline to another except when a position cannot be filled with a qualified person. When a staff member is disruptive transferred under this provision, the staff member shall remain in the transferred position until a qualified applicant has been hired or until the conclusion of the school year. The staff member has the option of notifying the District in writing within forty five (45) days after the transfer if he or she desires to remain in the transferred position. If, by the end of the school year in which the transfer occurs, the District is unable to fill the position into which the staff member was transferred, that staff member will have the option to remain in that transferred position or return to his or her former position. From the group of appropriately certified personnel, those staff members who meet the certification required for the open position will be consulted in an effort to secure a volunteer for the transfer. If a staff member must be involuntarily transferred, the least seniored staff member from the appropriately certified group will be transferred provided the transfer does not result in a vacancy that cannot be temporarily staffed. E. Any staff member covered by this Agreement who makes proper application for a different open or new position within the jurisdiction of this Agreement and possesses the necessary qualifications for the position as determined by the Board of Education, shall be interviewed for the position, be given first preference on a seniority basis if all other qualifications are equal, and has the right to appeal such decision to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performanceproper Division Head. Further, upon written request, the parties agree that unrequested transfers staff member will receive a written reason(s) as to why he/she was not awarded the position. The filling of teachers an opening under this procedure is not subject to the grievance process. F. When supplemental contracts are offered to provide a summer program at the Monroe County Youth Center, those staff members assigned to the facility will be minimizedthe first considered for those positions.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Requests by a teacher is interested for transfer to a different class, building, or position shall be made in being considered writing, on forms furnished by the Board, one copy of which shall be filed with the Superintendent and one copy shall be filed with the Association. The application shall set forth the reasons for assignment transfer, the school grade or position sought, and the applicant’s academic qualifications. Such requests shall be reviewed once each year to any professional position assure active consideration by the Board. B. The Association recognizes that when vacancies occur during the school year it may be difficult to fill them from within the district without undue disruption to the existing instructional program. If the Superintendent in the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any reasonable judgement so determines, such a vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only may be filled on a temporary basis until the end of the current semester at which time the position will be considered vacant. C. The Board declares its support of a policy, when feasible, of filling teaching or administrative vacancies from within its own teaching staff. Whenever such vacancy arises or is anticipated during the normal school year, the superintendent shall notify the Association and promptly post notice of same on a bulletin board in each school building for no less than three weeks, except by mutual consent, before the position is filled. Vacancies shall be filled on the basis of the experience, competency and qualifications of the applicant, length of service in the district, and other relevant factors. Any new teaching or administrative positions shall be posted with accompanying job description. An applicant with less service in the district shall not be awarded such position unless his/her qualifications shall be substantially superior. D. Whenever teaching or administrative vacancies occur during the normal summer months when school is not in session, the following procedures heretofore outlined shall be followed: 1. Teachers with specific interests in possible vacancies will notify the superintendent’s office of their interest in writing during the last week of school and shall include a summer address. 2. Should such a vacancy occur, the teachers who have expressed an interest in said position or a similar position shall be contacted by the superintendent’s office and notified of the vacancy. 3. Teachers so notified shall have the responsibility of contacting the superintendent’s office indicating their interest in said position within five (5) days of notification. E. An involuntary transfer will be made only in the case of emergency or to prevent undue disruption of the instructional program. The superintendent shall notify the affected teacher and the Association of the reasons for such a transfer. If the teacher objects to such transfer for the remainder reasons given, the dispute may be resolved through the professional Grievance procedure. F. Any teacher who shall be transferred to an administrative or executive position and shall later return to a teacher status shall be entitled to retain such rights as he/she may have under this Agreement prior to such transfer to supervisory or executive status, except that no seniority will be granted for years of that school yearadministrative service. By May Administrative or executive personnel may only transfer to a vacant position and may not replace or cause the displacement of a tenured bargaining unit member. G. The Board declares its support of a policy of filling extra-curricular vacancies from within its own teaching staff when possible. Bargaining unit members currently holding Schedule B position(s) must respond to administrative inquiry by April 30 to retain said position(s). The Board will post a total list of extra-curricular position vacancies by June 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall . Teachers will have 10 school days to make application for posted positions. Positions not posted will be posted considered filled for the next school year by the person holding that position during the current year. Vacancies in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant extra-curricular positions will be posted filled by internal posting for three (3) work 10 business days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day external posting of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since H. All teachers shall be notified in writing of new positions created after June 1 and shall be given 10 days after notification to apply for the frequent transfer of teachers from one position. Posting shall be considered proper notification only during the school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.year as defined in Appendix D.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Requests by a teacher is interested for a transfer to a different class or position, shall be made in being considered writing on forms furnished by the Board, of which one copy shall be filed with the superintendent. The application shall set forth the reasons for assignment transfer, the school, grade or position sought, and the applicant's academic qualification. Such requests shall be renewed once each year to any professional position in assure active consideration by the districtBoard. B. The Association recognizes that when vacancies occur during the school year, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest it may be difficult to fill them from within the district without undue disruption to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resourcesexisting instructional program. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during If the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each yearsuperintendent, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her reasonable judgment so determines, such a vacancy may be filled from outside the district. C. Whenever a vacancy (an unoccupied position for which there are no unassigned teachers certified for the position) arises or is anticipated, the superintendent or his/her designee shall promptly post notice of the vacancy(ies) on the school website and via school email to each teacher for no less than two (2) weeks before the position is filled. At the written request of the individual buildingteacher, vacancy notices shall be sent via alternative methods (mail, alternate email, phone, etc). Vacant positions Vacancies shall be filled on the basis of the experience, competency and qualifications of the applicant, length of service in district and other relevant factors. Any new positions, including supervisory positions, shall be posted with accompanying job description. After posting for a one week period, applicants outside the district may be considered. Vacancies shall be filled only by those who meet the legal certification for the position. The second determining factor shall be length of service in the district. Other relevant factors will also be considered. D. Involuntary transfers (a change of a teacher's program after a teacher reports to work for a given school year) will be posted made only in case of emergency or to prevent undue disruption of the instructional program. The superintendent shall notify the affected teacher and the Association of the reason for three (3) work days after August 1 such a transfer. E. Any teacher who shall be transferred to an administrative or executive position for one year or less and shall later return to a teacher status, shall be entitled to retain such rights as he or she may have had under this agreement prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2such transfer to supervisory or executive status. Any teacher requesting transfer between who transfers to an administrative units or executive position for more than one year shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer retain but not accrue rights under this master agreement. Such teacher shall only return if there is a vacancy or in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status compliance with the claim to the positiontenure act. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever there is a teacher is interested vacancy in being considered any position covered by this Agreement (including for assignment to any professional position this purpose those positions set forth in the districtExtra Duty Schedule) or in any administrative position, he/she the Board shall file give written notice of his/her interest such vacancy to the Assistant Superintendent president of Human Resourcesthe Association and post such notice in every school building. No vacancy shall be filled except in case of emergency until such vacancy has been posted at least ten (10) calendar days. B. Any teacher may apply for such a vacancy. In filling such vacancy, the Board shall consider the professional background and attainments of each applicant and the length of time each has been in the school system of the district. The Board declares its intention maintains the right to give full consideration to present staff members promote or employ the person who, in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interestthe Board's opinion, is the best qualified applicant. 1C. As to positions set forth in the Extra Duty Schedule, the Board shall give preference to teachers having the necessary qualifications over other applicants, it being understood that the Board may employ such other applicants where there are no qualified teachers who apply. D. A written request by any teacher for a vacant Administrative position will be forwarded directly to the Superintendent of Schools, with a copy to the Secretary of the Board. It is agreed that The failure to obtain appointment to any vacancy occurring during such Administrative position shall not be a grievable issue, provided the current notice posting procedures listed above have been followed. E. A request by a teacher for transfer to a different building or position may be made at any time. Any request shall be made in writing to the personnel office with a copy to the Association. The application shall set forth the school, grade or position sought, and the applicant's qualifications. Such requests shall be reviewed twice each school year shall only to assure active consideration by the Board. Any such request must be filled on a temporary basis for renewed each school year in order to be reviewed as provided herein. The record of transfer, the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each yeartransfer request, a list of and all vacancies evaluative data pertaining thereto shall be posted made a part of the teacher's personnel file. No teacher will be discriminated against because of a request to transfer. F. Every attempt shall be made to prevent the involuntary transfer of any teacher to another building two (2) years in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each yearrow. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever any permanent vacancy exists in a teacher is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional teaching or extra curricular position in the district, he/she or if a vacancy shall file occur, the Board shall publicize the same by giving written notice of his/her interest such vacancy to the Assistant Superintendent President of Human Resourcesthe Association and by posting the vacancy in each building within seven (7) days of the occurrence of the vacancy. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only position will not be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within until seven (7) calendar days following the date it was posted with the bargaining unit members. Postings of May 1 permanent vacancies which occur during the summer months shall be mailed to the Association President and all subsequent postings until the last known address of each bargaining unit member whose name appears on an Association generated job interest list. After August 1 of each year, apply for and vacancies which occur shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to calendar days, following the first reported student instructional day of each yearposting. 1. Permanent vacancy shall mean a bargaining unit position newly created (including, but not limited to positions created by increased enrollment, revised curriculum, increased section at grade level or subject levels) or a bargaining unit position the Board intends to fill because of a resignation, retirement, dismissal for cause or death of a teacher assigned to said bargaining unit position. 2. Any Temporary vacancy shall mean a bargaining unit position held by a teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent on a leave of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewedabsence. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request The Board shall not be required to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the positionpost temporary vacancies. B. The Board declares its support of a policy of promotions from within its own teaching staff, including promotions to supervisory and executive levels. Assignments will be made, however, in the best interest of the students of the school district, in accordance with the judgment of the Board. C. Any teacher may apply for a vacancy. In filling teaching vacancies the Board agrees to give due weight to the professional background and attainments of all applicants including but not limited to: 1. Teaching experience, degrees and certificates held. 2. Teaching ability, student rapport, and discipline as reflected in all written evaluations and memos of which the teacher receives a copy. A teacher with less seniority shall not be awarded the vacancy unless their credentials are substantially superior. In the event two or more candidates are deemed equally qualified, the candidate with the most seniority shall be awarded the position. All teachers not awarded the vacancy applied for shall receive notification as to the specific reasons why he/she did not receive the vacancy. D. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is usually disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performanceperformance for both students and teachers, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers during the school year are to be minimizedminimized and avoided whenever possible. In the event that such transfers do become necessary, they will be made by the Board so as to affect a minimum of disruption to students and staff. Transfers of teachers during the school year are to be minimized and avoided whenever possible. Transfer shall mean a change in: 1. Building assignment 2. Grade level assignment in grades K-4 3. Subject area assignment 4. Non-classroom assignment such as librarians, guidance counselor, itinerant personnel, etc. 5. Special Education Attempts will be made by the Board to effect such transfers on a voluntary basis. Any teacher who shall be transferred to a supervisory or executive position and shall later return to a teacher status shall be entitled to retain such rights as he may have had under this agreement prior to such transfer to supervisory or executive status. Teachers shall be given written notice of their tentative subjects and/or grade assignments for the forthcoming year no later than the close of the preceding school year. In the event that schedule changes, the affected teacher shall be notified and consulted.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Requests by a teacher is interested for a transfer to a different class, building or position, shall be made in being considered writing on forms furnished by the Board, of which one copy shall be filed with the superintendent. The application shall set forth the reasons for assignment transfer, the school, grade or position sought, and the applicant's academic qualification. Such requests shall be renewed once each year to any professional position in assure active consideration by the districtBoard. B. The Association recognizes that when vacancies occur during the school year, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest it may be difficult to fill them from within the district without undue disruption to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resourcesexisting instructional program. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during If the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each yearsuperintendent, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual buildingreasonable judgment so determines, such a vacancy may be filled from outside the district. C. Whenever a vacancy (an unoccupied position for which there are no unassigned teachers certified for the position) arises or is anticipated, the superintendent shall promptly post notice of same on a bulletin board in each school building for no less than two (2) weeks before the position is filled and notify the Association. Vacant positions Vacancies shall be filled on the basis of the experience, competency and qualifications of the applicant, length of service in district and other relevant factors. Any new positions, including supervisory positions, shall be posted with accompanying job description. After posting for a one week period, applicants outside the district may be considered. Vacancies shall be filled only by those who meet the legal certification for the position. The second determining factor shall be length of service in the district. Other relevant factors will also be considered. X. Xxxxxxxxxxx transfers (a change of a teacher's program after a teacher reports to work for a given school year) will be posted made only in case of emergency or to prevent undue disruption of the instructional program. The superintendent shall notify the affected teacher and the Association of the reason for three (3) work days after August 1 such a transfer. E. Any teacher who shall be transferred to an administrative or executive position for one year or less and shall later return to a teacher status, shall be entitled to retain such rights as he or she may have had under this agreement prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2such transfer to supervisory or executive status. Any teacher requesting transfer between who transfers to an administrative units or executive position for more than one year shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer retain but not accrue rights under this master agreement. Such teacher shall only return if there is a vacancy or in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status compliance with the claim to the positiontenure act. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. 14.1 A vacancy is defined as a newly created position or a position unfilled because a former staff member has severed his/her employment. Vacancies in any position to be filled in the District shall be publicized by the Board in the following ways: X. Xxxxxxx written notice or email of the vacancy to the President of the Association. B. During the school year, posting the vacancy in each school building (except temporary school classrooms) for a period of, at least five (5) working days prior to the filling of the vacancy. 14.2 Teachers having a specific interest in possible vacancies which might occur during the normal summer months between school years may indicate and be considered for vacancies which may occur as follows: A. Whenever a Teachers having such interest shall notify the Superintendent of their interest in writing on, or before, the last regular week of school indicating the particular position or positions the teacher is interested in being considered for assignment in, provided a vacancy occurs, and setting forth an address to any professional position in which the district, he/she shall file written Administrator may mail a notice of his/her interest to that the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resourcesvacancy has occurred. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1teacher will then make letter of application (if so desired), under guidelines set forth. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any The teacher with proper qualifications may, within has seven (7) calendar days in which to respond to the notice vacancy. 14.3 Teachers in the bargaining unit who indicate an interest to the Board in vacancies arising during the school year in which they are posted will be considered for the positions. If the teacher is selected for the position, arrangements may be made for the temporary filling of May 1 and the position until the end of the school year where the Board feels that immediate transfer of the teacher may interfere with the course of instruction of the students. An individual temporarily employed to fill a vacancy occurring during the school year for all subsequent postings until August 1 or a portion of each year, apply for the remainder of the school year shall not acquire seniority or any contractual rights to continued employment and shall not be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with considered a member of the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each yearbargaining unit. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify 14.4 If a vacancy may be filled by the Assistant Superintendent recall of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filledcertified and qualified staff member on layoff status, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one filled pursuant to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the positionArticle 16 rather than Article 14. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever All hiring and promotion procedures lie solely in the hands of the Board of Education. The Board, however, does agree that notice of all positions and vacancies that occur in the disciplines represented in this Agreement and those that would involve a teacher is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional supervisory position in the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest areas covered by this Agreement will be given to the Assistant Superintendent staff and the Monroe County Intermediate Education Association in writing within five (5) days after the opening of Human Resourcesthe position or ten (10) days prior to filling such vacancy. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant Such positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the positionappropriate bulletin boards. B. Since The Board of Education further declares its support of a policy of promotion of employees from within the frequent Intermediate School District, whenever feasible. C. When possible, support staff will be allowed to remain in the school district to which they are assigned. However, any transfer of teachers a support staff from one geographical area of school and/or grade level district to another will be at the discretion of the Administrator in charge of such program after consultation with the support staff being transferred. An employee who desires a transfer or reassignment shall file a written statement of such desire with his/her immediate Supervisor no later than February 1. This statement shall indicate the position and school district to which the employee wishes to be assigned. D. Support Staff will not be transferred without their consent from one discipline to another except when a position cannot be filled with a qualified person. When a support staff is disruptive transferred under this provision, the support staff shall remain in the transferred position until a qualified applicant has been hired or until the conclusion of the school year. The support staff has the option of notifying the District in writing within forty five (45) days after the transfer if he or she desires to remain in the transferred position. If, by the end of the school year in which the transfer occurs, the District is unable to fill the position into which the support staff was transferred, that support staff will have the option to remain in that transferred position or return to his or her former position. From the group of appropriately certified personnel, those support staff who meet the certification required for the open position will be consulted in an effort to secure a volunteer for the transfer. If a support staff must be involuntarily transferred, the least senior employee support staff from the appropriately certified group will be transferred provided the transfer does not result in a vacancy that cannot be temporarily staffed. E. Any employee covered by this Agreement who makes proper application for a different open or new position within the jurisdiction of this Agreement and possesses the necessary qualifications for the position as determined by the Board of Education, shall be interviewed for the position, and, if a support staff, will be given first preference on a seniority basis if all other qualifications are equal and the support staff has the right to appeal such decision to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performanceproper Division Head. Further, upon written request, the parties agree that unrequested transfers employee will receive a written reason(s) as to why he/she was not awarded the position. The filling of teachers are an opening under this procedure is not subject to be minimizedthe grievance process.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever 8.1 The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to vacancies and new positions to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Vacancies occurring within the bargaining unit shall be posted on a designated bulletin board in each building, along with a copy of such posting to the St. Louis Education Association. Vacancies shall be posted at least eight (8) days prior to being filled and in no case shall interviews be held prior to the posting. (This requirement shall be waived for vacancies that occur during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the opening of school.) Teachers may apply for such positions by submitting a written application to the Superintendent. Building representatives in each building will receive a copy of each posting. On occasion, the Board may not believe that a qualified bargaining unit member (as herein described) has applied. In those situations, the Board may fill the vacancy from outside the bargaining unit. 8.2 If the involuntary transfer of said teacher involves moving to another building, said teacher will receive one (1) comp day if moved without district support. Teachers who elect to use district support will not receive comp time for the move to another building. 8.3 Teachers shall be notified thirty (30) calendar days prior to the beginning of school if there is interested a change in being considered for assignment their teaching assignment. This notice requirement shall apply to teachers of a given grade level, K-8 and to any professional position teacher if the change in the district, he/she shall file written notice assignment affects over half of his/her interest teaching day. 8.4 Any administrative and/or supervisory positions which open shall be posted at least one week before the position is filled. Teachers may apply for such positions and their professional qualifications will be evaluated along with the qualifications of other applicants. However, the decision of the Board in filling the position shall be final. 8.5 The Association recognizes that when vacancies occur, it may be difficult to fill them from within the district without undue disruption to the Assistant existing instructional program. If the Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any his/her reasonable judgment so determines, such a vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only may be filled on a temporary or tentative basis until the end of the current school year at which time the position will be considered vacant and posted pursuant to Article 8.1. 8.6 A vacancy occurs when a position exists due to retirement, resignation, termination or a new position is created. All vacancies will be posted pursuant to Article 8.1 provided the Board intends to fill the open position. This definition of a vacancy shall not apply to a bargaining unit position held by a teacher who is on leave for less than or equal to one (1) school year. 8.7 Teacher Exchange: A. Submit a written request to the superintendent’s office by any two tenured teachers wishing to exchange assignments provided: 1. The administrators who would be affected agree to the exchange, and 2. The teachers involved are certified for the remainder of that positions. B. Applications for the exchange must be submitted by March 1st for the following school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy This provision is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/not subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each yearposting procedure. The superintendent or designee shall make the final decision on all requests for such exchanges in assignments. If the positions change due to budget reductions, then the teachers may rescind their applications. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever Requests by a teacher is interested Teacher for transfer to a different class, building, or position shall be made in being considered writing, one (1) copy of which shall be filed with the Superintendent and one (1) copy shall be filed with the Association. The application shall set forth the reasons for assignment transfer, the school, grade, or position sought and the applicant's academic qualification. Such requests shall be submitted by April 1, of the current school year to any professional assure active consideration by the District for the following year. (See Appendix 5-A.) B. In the event a staff transfer becomes necessary, the Superintendent will first consider transferring an individual who has a request for transfer on file or a staff member who has expressed an interest in a posted position to the Superintendent. If no such requests have been made, the following criteria in the districtorder listed will be considered in determining who, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present those staff members qualified (as defined in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interestArticle IX) for the position, will be transferred. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis Seniority (least seniored considered for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year.transfer first) 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent Number of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer previous such transfers (people who have not been transferred involuntarily considered first) 3. Qualifications and teaching experience in the subsequent year. area to which transfer is being considered (greater qualifications and teaching experience considered positively) Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewedmade only when, in the judgment of the Board of Education, it will serve the best interests of the students, school district, or community. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. C. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one previously held by a Teacher or when a new position is created that is part of the Bargaining Unit as defined by the recognition clause of this contract. A position previously held by a Teacher will be determined to be open in a vacancy when the future or leaving Teacher retires, takes a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence of 180 days (recognizing the provisions of Article VII), resigns, or layoff status passes away. X. Xxxxxxxxx will be posted by the Superintendent or his/her designee in each building during the school year. When school is not in session, posting shall be accomplished by mailing a copy of the posting to each Teacher. Interested Teachers shall apply for posted vacancies or newly created positions in writing within ten (10) working days to be considered. If a vacancy occurs between the dates of April 1 through the regular May Board meeting: 1. The Association will be notified of the vacancy(s) 2. The posting period will be reduced to two (2) working days Any posting may be waived with mutual agreement of the claim Superintendent and Association President or their designees for staffing and/or assignment purposes. When posting is accomplished by mail, the time limit established to respond shall be extended to fourteen (14) calendar days of the date of the mailing. Xxxxxxx Creek Education Association shall pay postage costs for such mailings to Teachers when school is not in session. An invoice for these costs will be given by the District to the positionAssociation Treasurer. B. Since E. Teaching positions in summer school will be filled first from the frequent transfer list of teachers from one qualified applicants regularly employed by the District the school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to year preceding the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers summer school. Guest Teachers may be employed if there are to be minimizednot enough qualified applicants.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever Requests by a teacher is interested for transfer to a different class, building or position shall be made in being considered writing and filed with the superintendent and the Association. The application shall set forth the reasons for transfer, the school, grade or position sought, and the applicant’s academic qualifications. An involuntary transfer will be made only in case of an emergency or to prevent undue disruption of the instructional program. The superintendent shall notify the affected teacher and the Association of the reason for such transfer. If the teacher objects to such transfer for the reason given, the dispute may be resolved through the grievance procedure. B. A vacancy shall be defined as a position to which no assignment has been made or a new position. C. The Association recognizes that when vacancies occur during the school year it may be difficult to any professional position in fill them from within the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest district without undue disruption to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resourcesexisting instructional program. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any If the superintendent so determines, such a vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only may be filled on a temporary or tentative basis until the end of the current year at which time the position will be considered vacant. D. The Board declares its support of a policy of filling vacancies from within its own teaching staff. Whenever a vacancy arises or is anticipated, the superintendent shall promptly notify the Association and post notice of same on a bulletin board in each school building for no less than ten (10) work days before the remainder of that position is filled. 1. When vacancies occur during the normal summer months when regular school year. By May 1 of each yearis not in session, a list of all vacancies the following procedure, in addition to the procedures heretofore outlined, shall be posted followed: a. Teachers with specific interests in a designated area possible vacancies will notify the Personnel Office or Director of their interest, in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications maywriting, within seven (7) calendar days during the last regular week of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for school and shall include a summer address. b. Should a vacancy occur, the teachers who have expressed an interest in said position or a similar position shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with contacted by the exception Personnel office or Director and notified of when reductions the vacancy. c. The teachers so notified shall have the responsibility of contacting the Personnel Office or Director indicating their interest in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for said position within three (3) work days after August 1 of receiving such notification. d. Vacancies occurring within one week of the scheduled opening of school may be filled in conformance with Article 7-C. E. Any teacher who shall be transferred to an administrative or executive position and shall later return to teacher status shall be entitled to retain such rights as he/she may have had under this Agreement prior to the first reported student instructional day of each yearsuch transfer. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever 12.01. Notice of all vacancies, including new positions, will be posted in all school buildings and the Administration Service Center for all Rochester Education Association members to apply. All eligible member applicants will be afforded the opportunity to be interviewed before non-members. Vacancies that occur during a school year will be posted for at least five (5) workdays and seven (7) calendar days. Vacancies that occur between September 16 and August 4 will be posted for at least seven (7) calendar days. Vacancies that occur between August 5 and September 15 will be posted for at least two (2) days (Monday through Friday). The REA will be sent a copy of all postings. To apply for a position the teacher is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional position in must comply with all the districtdirections stated on the posting. 12.02. A vacancy that occurs after the start of school and before March 1 will, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to at the Assistant Superintendent Director of Human Resources’ discretion, be filled on a permanent or temporary basis. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in After March 1, all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only will be filled on a temporary basis basis. Positions, which had been filled on a temporary basis, will be posted and filled as provided herein for the remainder next school year. 12.03. A teacher desiring to transfer to a different building or position for the next school year must send a written transfer request form provided by the Board or a written letter to the Department of Human Resources before March 15th. All transfer requests must be renewed annually to be active. 12.04. The criteria for filling positions will be seniority, experience, competency, and qualifications, of the applicant. The parties recognize, however, that after careful review of applicants, that the filling of all vacancies is a prerogative of the Board and the decision of the Board with respect to such matters will be final. 12.05. The parties recognize that changes in grade assignments in the elementary schools, changes in subject assignments in secondary schools grades and transfers between schools will occur. The administration will discuss the assignments and transfer with said teacher. Such transfer or changes of assignments will be mutually agreeable whenever possible. In making involuntary assignments or transfers, the convenience and wishes of the individual teacher will be honored to the extent that these considerations do not conflict with the instructional requirements and the best interest of the school system and the pupils. If both the Association and the Board agree, any or all transfer rights and considerations as outlined above may be waived. 12.06. The criteria for making transfers to new buildings will be as follows: A. A balance of experienced and inexperienced teachers on a given faculty will be maintained. As nearly as possible, each school should reflect the range of teaching experience as in the overall School District. B. Experience in the specific course, subject, or grade level should be a consideration. C. If two or more candidates with similar experience are to be considered for a particular assignment, the teacher with greater seniority should be given the first choice to accept or reject the assignment. D. The need for workers in co-curricular areas, i.e., class and club sponsors, coaches, etc., may be the final deciding factor after considering the balance of experienced and inexperienced teachers and seniority. E. A significant consideration will be seniority as defined in the Seniority Article. 12.07. In the event of an involuntary transfer, the teacher will be notified at least five (5) days prior to the effective date of the transfer. At the request of the teacher, a conference with the teacher, Director of Human Resources, and an Association representative will be held to explain the reason for the transfer. 12.08. Summer vacancies will be posted on a bulletin board in the Administration Service Center and a copy sent to the Association announcing all vacancies and new positions occurring during the summer months. Any teacher who has submitted a request to receive summer postings will have copies of vacancy notices forwarded to his/her home or email address. 12.09. All teachers who have requested transfer for any opening within the Bargaining Unit and have complied with procedures as provided in this Article will be notified of vacancies whenever possible. After notification or attempt to notify individuals of the aforementioned vacancies, a reply from the teacher must be forthcoming within one (1) week for further consideration. 12.10. A tenured part-time teacher or a teacher in a non-tenured position who requests a full-time position for which he/she is certified will be placed in the full-time position before a new teacher is hired if the vacancy occurs at the start of the school year. By May 1 of each If the full-time vacancy occurs during the school year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unitthe administrator may grant the request. Any teacher with proper qualifications mayWhenever possible, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant part-time positions will be posted combined to create full- time positions. Part-time positions are only those positions that are the extra sections following the assignment for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior all full time positions. 12.11. A full-time teacher requesting a part-time position must apply, in writing, to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent Department of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in March 15th or during the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewedappropriate posting period. 3. It is A. If arrangements to accommodate such a request within the present building can be mutually agreed that any upon between the teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment and the building principal and has no guarantee of negative effect upon staffing, such a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall request will be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the positiongranted. B. Since Vacant part-time positions will initially be posted as above. C Insurance benefits will be provided as per the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive Benefit Protection Article. Salary will be prorated in ratio to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, proportion of a full-day's work. Salary schedule advancement will be determined as per the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to Basic Salaries Article. Seniority credit will be minimizeddetermined as in the Seniority Article.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever 12.01. Notice of all vacancies, including new positions, will be posted in all school buildings and the Administration Service Center for all Rochester Education Association members to apply. All eligible member applicants will be afforded the opportunity to be interviewed before non-members. Vacancies that occur during a school year will be posted for at least five (5) workdays and seven (7) calendar days. Vacancies that occur between September 16 and August 4 will be posted for at least seven (7) calendar days. Vacancies that occur between August 5 and September 15 will be posted for at least two (2) days (Monday through Friday). The REA will be sent a copy of all postings. To apply for a position the teacher is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional position in must comply with all the districtdirections stated on the posting. 12.02. A vacancy that occurs after the start of school and before March 1 will, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to at the Assistant Superintendent Director of Human Resources’ discretion, be filled on a permanent or temporary basis. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in After March 1, all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only will be filled on a temporary basis basis. Positions, which had been filled on a temporary basis, will be posted and filled as provided herein for the remainder next school year. 12.03. A teacher desiring to transfer to a different building or position for the next school year must send a written transfer request form provided by the Board or a written letter to the Department of Human Resources before March 15th. All transfer requests must be renewed annually to be active. 12.04. The criteria for filling positions will be seniority, experience, competency, and qualifications, of the applicant. The parties recognize, however, that after careful review of applicants, that the filling of all vacancies is a prerogative of the Board and the decision of the Board with respect to such matters will be final. 12.05. The parties recognize that changes in grade assignments in the elementary schools, changes in subject assignments in secondary schools grades and transfers between schools will occur. The administration will discuss the assignments and transfer with said teacher. Such transfer or changes of assignments will be mutually agreeable whenever possible. In making involuntary assignments or transfers, the convenience and wishes of the individual teacher will be honored to the extent that these considerations do not conflict with the instructional requirements and the best interest of the school system and the pupils. If both the Association and the Board agree, any or all transfer rights and considerations as outlined above may be waived. 12.06. The criteria for making transfers to new buildings will be as follows: A. A balance of experienced and inexperienced teachers on a given faculty will be maintained. As nearly as possible, each school should reflect the range of teaching experience as in the overall School District. B. Experience in the specific course, subject, or grade level should be a consideration. C. If two or more candidates with similar experience are to be considered for a particular assignment, the teacher with greater seniority should be given the first choice to accept or reject the assignment. D. The need for workers in co-curricular areas, i.e., class and club sponsors, coaches, etc., may be the final deciding factor after considering the balance of experienced and inexperienced teachers and seniority. E. A significant consideration will be seniority as defined in the Seniority Article. 12.07. In the event of an involuntary transfer, the teacher will be notified at least five (5) days prior to the effective date of the transfer. At the request of the teacher, a conference with the teacher, Director of Human Resources, and an Association representative will be held to explain the reason for the transfer. 12.08. Summer vacancies will be posted on a bulletin board in the Administration Service Center and a copy sent to the Association announcing all vacancies and new positions occurring during the summer months. Any teacher who has submitted a request to receive summer postings will have copies of vacancy notices forwarded to his/her home or email address. 12.09. All teachers who have requested transfer for any opening within the Bargaining Unit and have complied with procedures as provided in this Article will be notified of vacancies whenever possible. After notification or attempt to notify individuals of the aforementioned vacancies, a reply from the teacher must be forthcoming within one (1) week for further consideration. 12.10. A tenured part-time teacher or a teacher in a non-tenured position who requests a full-time position for which he/she is certified will be placed in the full-time position before a new teacher is hired if the vacancy occurs at the start of the school year. By May 1 of each If the full-time vacancy occurs during the school year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unitthe administrator may grant the request. Any teacher with proper qualifications mayWhenever possible, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant part-time positions will be posted combined to create full-time positions. Part-time positions are only those positions that are the extra sections following the assignment for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior all full time positions. 12.11. A full-time teacher requesting a part-time position must apply, in writing, to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent Department of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in March 15th or during the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewedappropriate posting period. 3. It is A. If arrangements to accommodate such a request within the present building can be mutually agreed that any upon between the teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment and the building principal and has no guarantee of negative effect upon staffing, such a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall request will be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the positiongranted. B. Since Vacant part-time positions will initially be posted as above. C Insurance benefits will be provided as per the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive Benefit Protection Article. Salary will be prorated in ratio to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, proportion of a full-day's work. Salary schedule advancement will be determined as per the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to Basic Salaries Article. Seniority credit will be minimizeddetermined as in the Seniority Article.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever any permanent vacancy in a teaching, extra curricular, or administrative position in the district shall occur, the Employer shall publicize the same by phoning either the President or Secretary of the Association of such vacancy, email a copy of the posting to all teachers at the address on file with the employer, and provide for appropriate posting on the bulletin boards in the teachers' lounges. The vacancy will remain posted for a period of at least ten (10) school days and five (5) calendar days on summer postings and will not be permanently filled until the expiration thereof. There will be no postings outside the system or interviewing of candidates for a vacancy before the President, Secretary or their designees are notified and the emailing has been accomplished. B. Any teacher is interested possessing the qualifications to apply for such vacancy may do so in being considered for assignment writing to any the Superintendent's office within ten (10) school days of date of posting. The Employer agrees to give due weight to professional position background and attainments of all applicants, length of service in the district, he/she shall file written notice building, class level, area of his/her interest specialization, and other relevant factors. C. The Employer reserves the right to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resourcesdeny applications as above specified. The Board declares its intention to Employer shall give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interestwritten notification of denial. 1D. Since a promotion would result in placing a teacher in a supervisory position and hence exclude from the terms of the contract, the Employer reserves the right to promote on the basis of its own judgments of qualifications and also to hire new employees for any opening or vacancy. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies Supervisory positions shall be posted Superintendent, High School Principal, Elementary Principal or other non-teaching supervisory positions. E. Since pupils are entitled to be taught by teachers who are working within their area of competence, teachers shall not be assigned except temporarily and for good cause, outside the scope of their teaching certificates or their major or minor field of study, except the Employer shall not be prevented from hiring non-certificated teachers as provided for in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications maythe Revised School Code, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall as amended. F. Teachers who will be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions affected by changes in grade levels/assignments in the elementary school grades and by changes in subject areas occur assignments in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual buildingthe secondary school grades will be notified and consulted by the Superintendent as soon as practicable. Vacant positions Tentative assignments will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior by June 1. Such changes will be voluntary to the first reported student instructional day of each yearextent possible. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Requests by a teacher is interested for transfer to a different class, building, or position shall be made in being considered writing, on forms furnished by the Board, one copy of which shall be filed with the Superintendent and one copy shall be filed with the Association. The application shall set forth the reasons for assignment transfer, the school grade or position sought, and the applicant’s academic qualifications. Such requests shall be reviewed once each year to any professional position assure active consideration by the Board. B. The Association recognizes that when vacancies occur during the school year it may be difficult to fill them from within the district without undue disruption to the existing instructional program. If the Superintendent in the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any reasonable judgement so determines, such a vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only may be filled on a temporary basis until the end of the current semester at which time the position will be considered vacant. C. The Board declares its support, when feasible, of filling teaching vacancies from within its own teaching staff. Whenever such vacancy arises or is anticipated during the normal school year, the superintendent shall notify the Association and promptly post notice of same on a bulletin board in each school building for no less than three weeks, except by mutual consent, before the position is filled. Vacancies shall be filled on the basis of the experience, competency and qualifications of the applicant, length of service in the district, and other relevant factors. Any new teaching or administrative positions shall be posted with accompanying job description. The Board or its designee shall be the sole judge of qualifications. D. Whenever teaching or administrative vacancies occur during the normal summer months when school is not in session, the following procedures heretofore outlined shall be followed: 1. Current employees who believe they possess the qualifications for the remainder posted position may apply for the position in accordance with the defined time lines. 2. The association will be notified of all vacancies that school yearoccur during the summer months. By May The association shall make said notices available to the members. X. Xx involuntary transfer will be made only when it is determined essential for maintaining a stable and uninterrupted academic program for students. Teachers will be assigned to the academic discipline for which they are highly qualified in accordance with the Michigan Department of Education regulations. The Superintendent shall notify the affected teacher and the Association of the reasons for such a transfer. The teacher will be informed of the reasons for the transfer and the likely duration of the transfer. F. Any teacher who shall be transferred to an administrative or executive position and shall later return to a teacher status shall be entitled to retain such rights as he/she may have under this Agreement prior to such transfer to supervisory or executive status, except that no seniority will be granted for years of administrative service. X. Xxxxxxxxxx unit members currently holding Schedule B position(s) must respond to administrative inquiry by April 30 to retain said position(s). The Board will post a total list of extra-curricular position vacancies by June 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall . Teachers will have 10 school days to make application for posted positions. Positions not posted will be posted considered filled for the next school year by the person holding that position during the current year. Vacancies in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant extra-curricular positions will be posted filled by internal posting for three (3) work 10 business days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day external posting of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since H. The Association shall be notified in writing of new positions created after June 1 and shall be given 10 days after notification to apply for the frequent transfer position. I. When the district is made aware of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performancean open athletic coaching position, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to position will immediately be minimizedposted on an internal basis.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever a teacher is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional position in For the districtpurpose of this agreement, he/she the following definitions shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest.apply: 1. It A vacancy shall be any position within the bargaining unit, either present or newly created, that is agreed not filled because the employee in the position terminated/retired and/or resigned, was granted a Leave of Absence that any exceeded six (6) months or was awarded another position. 2. A promotion shall be defined as movement to a higher classification or to another sub-unit within the same classification with a higher pay rate. 3. A voluntary transfer shall be a requested movement to a position within the same classification with the same or lesser rate of pay. 4. An involuntary transfer shall be movement to another position within the same classification and/or a lower classification which was not requested by the employee. Involuntary transfer(s) will be minimized and avoided whenever possible. 5. A temporary vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only is a vacancy that will exist for thirty (30) days or longer. Temporary vacancies will be filled on first from within the bargaining unit when the position provides more hours or a temporary basis higher rate of pay to the applicant and doesn’t cause a disruption to the applicants normal work schedule. B. Whenever a vacancy within the unit occurs the Board will post the position internally for ten (10) work days, with a copy sent to the Association President. The parties may mutually agree to an extension. Any bargaining unit member may apply for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 position and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy the position is posted for outside applicants, provided he/she meets the minimum posted qualifications. The Board maintains the right to fill any position on a substitute basis until the posting period has been satisfied and the position has been filled, . C. Seniority will be one of the qualifications when considering internal applicants for a position. Preference will be given to current employees who meet the qualifications and/or certification requirements for the positions. D. Each interviewed applicant will be notified in writing of the Board’s decision with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal regard to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and application prior to the first reported student instructional day placement of each yearoutside postings. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer E. Successful applicants who receive a promotion will be given a twenty (20) work day trial period in the subsequent yearnew position. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior If the bargaining unit member is unable to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, perform the qualifications work of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with at the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performanceemployee’s or employer’s request, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are employee may be returned to his/her prior position. Other positions, which were changed to allow for the promotion, will be minimizedconsidered temporary until the twenty (20) day period has expired.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever a teacher is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional position in For the districtpurpose of this agreement, he/she the following definitions shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest.apply: 1. It A vacancy shall be any position within the bargaining unit, either present or newly created, that is agreed not filled because the employee in the position terminated/retired and/or resigned, was granted a Leave of Absence that any exceeded six (6) months or was awarded another position. 2. A promotion shall be defined as movement to a higher classification or to another sub- unit within the same classification with a higher pay rate. 3. A voluntary transfer shall be a requested movement to a position within the same classification with the same or lesser rate of pay. 4. An involuntary transfer shall be movement to another position within the same classification and/or a lower classification which was not requested by the employee. Involuntary transfer(s) will be minimized and avoided whenever possible. 5. A temporary vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only is a vacancy that will exist for thirty (30) days or longer. Temporary vacancies will be filled on first from within the bargaining unit when the position provides more hours or a temporary basis higher rate of pay to the applicant and doesn’t cause a disruption to the applicants normal work schedule. B. Whenever a vacancy within the unit occurs the Board will post the position internally for ten (10) work days, with a copy sent to the Association President. The parties may mutually agree to an extension. Any bargaining unit member may apply for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 position and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy the position is posted for outside applicants, provided he/she meets the minimum posted qualifications. The Board maintains the right to fill any position on a substitute basis until the posting period has been satisfied and the position has been filled. C. Seniority will be one of the qualifications when considering internal applicants for a position. Preference will be given to current employees who meet the qualifications and/or certification requirements for the positions. D. Each interviewed applicant will be notified in writing of the Board’s decision with regard to his/her application prior to the placement of outside postings. E. Successful applicants who receive a promotion will be given a twenty (20) work day trial period in the new position. If the bargaining unit member is unable to perform the work of the new position, with or at the exception of when reductions in grade levelsemployee’s or employer’s request, the employee may be returned to his/subject areas occur her prior position. Other positions, which were changed to allow for the promotion, will be considered temporary until the twenty (20) day period has expired. F. If a position is eliminated due to district needs, the affected employee shall be placed in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions vacancy in his/her individual buildingown classification or sub-unit, provided the employee meets the minimum qualifications. Vacant positions If no vacancy exists then the employee will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 given the position of the lowest senior person within the bargaining unit, provided s/he currently holds qualifications and prior licensure. An employee given layoff notice may choose to be placed on layoff rather than accept a lower paying position within the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2unit. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units All such moves will be done in writing. Qualifications shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer be deemed to be those listed in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined job description for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since G. If the frequent Board needs to lay off employees, then positions will be eliminated and the process in paragraph F. will be followed. All layoff and recall will be done according to seniority and qualifications. All notifications will be done in writing. An employee who is moved to a lower pay rate due to layoff or involuntary transfer shall remain at his/her own rate of teachers pay until the end of the current school year. H. Whenever a vacancy exists, application for positions will not be considered if it would cause the layoff of a bargaining unit member or prevent a laid off member from one school and/or grade level returning. I. Whenever a layoff of any position is considered, the Board will notify the employee involved and the President of such at least thirty (30) days before the layoff takes effect. J. In cases of layoff, any employee who has insurance benefits may elect to another is disruptive continue those benefits by paying premiums at the Board office according to regulations set by the carrier. K. Notice of recall will be sent by certified mail to the educational process employee’s last known address. The employee will have fifteen (15) days from time of mailing to respond to the recall notice. L. Failure to accept recall to a position will terminate the employee’s right to recall. M. The employee’s right to recall shall terminate two (2) years after the date of layoff. N. Involuntary transfers will be minimized and interferes with optimum teacher performance, avoided whenever possible. O. Positions for summer help will be offered first to bargaining unit members and they will be paid at the parties agree that unrequested transfers sub rate. P. Temporary vacancies will be filled first from within the bargaining unit when the position provides more hours or a higher rate of teachers are pay to be minimizedthe applicant.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. 15.1 A vacancy is defined as a newly created position or a position unfilled because a former staff member has severed his/her employment. Vacancies in any position to be filled in the District shall be publicized by the Board in the following ways: X. Xxxxxxx written notice of the vacancy to the President of the Association. B. During the school year, posting the vacancy in each school building (except temporary school classrooms) for a period of, at least five (5) working days prior to the filling of the vacancy. 15.2 Teachers having a specific interest in possible vacancies which might occur during the normal summer months between school years may indicate and be considered for vacancies which may occur as follows: A. Whenever a Teachers having such interest shall notify the Superintendent of their interest in writing on, or before, the last regular week of school indicating the particular position or positions the teacher is interested in being considered for assignment in, provided a vacancy occurs, and setting forth an address to any professional position in which the district, he/she shall file written Administrator may mail a notice of his/her interest to that the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resourcesvacancy has occurred. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1teacher will then make letter of application (if so desired), under guidelines set forth. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any The teacher with proper qualifications may, within has seven (7) calendar days in which to respond to the notice vacancy. 15.3 Teachers in the bargaining unit who indicate an interest to the Board in vacancies arising during the school year in which they are posted will be considered for the positions. If the teacher is selected for the position, arrangements may be made for the temporary filling of May 1 and the position until the end of the school year where the Board feels that immediate transfer of the teacher may interfere with the course of instruction of the students. An individual temporarily employed to fill a vacancy occurring during the school year for all subsequent postings until August 1 or a portion of each year, apply for the remainder of the school year shall not acquire seniority or any contractual rights to continued employment and shall not be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with considered a member of the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each yearbargaining unit. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify 15.4 If a vacancy may be filled by the Assistant Superintendent recall of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filledcertified and qualified staff member on layoff status, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one filled pursuant to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the positionArticle 17 rather than Article 15. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the interest and aspirations of the teachers. Request by a teacher is interested for a transfer to a different class within a building will be made to the building principal. Request by a teacher for transfer to a different building or position shall be made in being considered for assignment to any professional position in writing, one copy of which shall be filed with the districtSuperintendent’s Office, he/she shall file written notice of or his/her interest designee, and one copy to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resourcesbuilding Principal. The Board declares its intention application shall set forth the reasons for transfer, the school, grade, or position sought, and the applicant’s qualifications. Such requests may be renewed once each year to give full assure active consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interestby the Board. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring B. The Board shall, during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year, notify the teaching staff of teaching, adult/community education and supervisory vacancies. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced The teaching staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted notified of such vacancies by email and the postings will be available for three (3) work days after August 1 school days. The postings of vacancies during scheduled breaks during the school year will also require three (3) school days, starting with the first day school resumes. During the summer vacation, the teaching staff will be notified of such vacancies by email and prior the posting will be available for three (3) workdays. Vacancies in Adult/Community Education postings shall be confined to the first reported student instructional day Lake Orion School District boundaries. The Board agrees to give preferential consideration to members of each yearits own teaching staff in filling all positions covered by this contract, according to seniority, certification, accreditation standards and qualifications. Qualifications shall mean major, minor or graduate degree as posted. Transfers shall be limited to those of a voluntary nature or displacement due to staff reduction, as described in Article XX of this agreement. 2C. Vacancies shall be filled with voluntary transfers from on-staff teachers, a laid-off teacher, or by seniority, qualification and accreditation requirements. Any The parties recognize that frequent transfers of personnel may be disruptive to students. Due to this reason only one voluntary transfer per school year will be approved, while students are in session. If a vacancy occurs after the start of the school year, the vacancy is to be posted according to the Master Agreement. After the initial transfer is made, all other transfers resulting from the initial vacancy will be effective at the end of the semester. Posting and filling of these additional vacancies, resulting from the initial transfer, shall be in accordance with the Master Agreement. A teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer so affected will be consulted regarding scheduling and/or class planning as if said teacher were in the subsequent yearposition. Involuntary The Administration may, at their discretion, fill these vacancies sooner if it is determined that it is in the best interest of the students. Probationary teachers will not be eligible for transfers within until the probationary period has been satisfied unless it is mutually agreed by the Board and the Association to allow such transfer. Tenured teacher on an extended or critical plan will not be eligible for a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requestsuntil the plan period has been satisfied unless it is mutually agreed by the two administrators involved in the transfer. D. All in-system applicants for a position shall be notified promptly by a designated representative of the Board that an appointment to a vacancy has been made. Before vacancies are filledWith regard to Adult and Community Education, the qualifications only part of each teacher who has requested transfer this contract that shall be reviewed. 3applicable to regular K-12 or regular preschool shall be this Article, the negotiated hourly rate and the grievance procedure. It is specifically agreed that any a laid-off Lake Orion teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE teaching Adult or Community Education is less than their current assignment has no guarantee only eligible for the established Adult Ed hourly rate of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Articlepay. 4. A vacancy E. The Board shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, prepare and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim furnish to the positionAssociation, on an annual basis, a current district-wide seniority listing for teachers. The Association shall have the right to request and receive information from time to time regarding changes in such listing. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever a teacher is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional position in the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. 11.1 A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to a position currently filled but which will be open in the future future, or a new positionposition that is currently not in existence. 11.2 Whenever a vacancy arises or is anticipated, the Superintendent or his/her designee shall post notice of same on the bulletin boards in each building for no less than ten (10) days before the position is filled, and which has no direct a copy of the posting by certified mail to each laid-off teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim and supply a copy to the positionAssociation. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive 11.3 Any teacher may apply in writing to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performanceAdministration for such vacancy. In filling such vacancy, the board agrees to give due weight to the professional background and attainments of all applicants, the length of time each has been in the service of the Tuscola Intermediate District and other relevant factors. 1) bargaining unit members who apply for positions will be interviewed and they will be given first consideration for open positions. 2) Not more than five (5) faculty members have to be offered interviews of at least fifteen (15) minutes duration for each vacancy (unless terminated mutually or unilaterally by the teacher earlier). 3) The parties recognize that, while the board will continue to adhere to its practice of promotions from within its own teaching staff, the filling of vacancies is a prerogative of the board. 11.4 Whenever vacancies occur during the normal summer months when regular school is not in session, the following procedure, in addition to the procedures heretofore outlined, shall be followed: 1) Teachers with specific interests in possible vacancies will notify the Superintendent's Office of their interest, in writing, during the last regular week of school and shall include a summer address. 2) Should a vacancy occur, the teachers who have expressed an interest in said position or a similar position shall be contacted by the Superintendent's Office and notified of the vacancy. 3) The teachers so notified shall have the responsibility of contacting the Superintendent's Office indicating their interest in said position within three (3) days of receiving such notification. 11.5 The parties agree that unrequested involuntary transfers of teachers are to be minimizedminimized and avoided whenever possible. When an involuntary transfer must be made, the Administration shall first discuss with the teacher reasons for the transfer, put those reasons in writing, and notify the Association. 11.6 When opportunity for work beyond the normal contracted school year arises, such work shall be posted in accordance with the provisions of Section 11.2. If that work is an extension of a specific assignment, the teacher holding that position shall have the right to accept or reject that work. If the incumbent teacher rejects the work, the work shall be offered to another applicant in accordance with Section 11.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever a teacher is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional position in the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilledbargaining unit position, one which has been permanently vacated, or a newly created position, which the Employer intends to be open fill. An increase in the future number of hours of a position shall not constitute a vacancy. For Reference: an increase or decrease of 15 minutes or less during a new position, and which has no teacher on leave school year will not constitute a vacancy or bid meeting. Any increase or decrease of absence or layoff status with the claim more than 15 minutes must be communicated to the positionAssociation President. B. Since For the frequent transfer purposes of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive simplifying the process, a vacancy or notice of a newly created position will be provided to the educational process Association President by the Employer/building supervisor. The Association President along with classification/building supervisor will call a bid meeting within (5) five workdays, it will be emailed to the bargaining unit members in that classification, offering the vacancy or new position to the most senior bargaining unit member and interferes with optimum teacher performanceso forth until all vacant or vacated positions are refilled. The bid meeting satisfies the ability of the classification members to take/receive the vacant/vacated position(s), they may not apply if a remaining open position is posted to the district website. The remaining open position will be posted on the district website to other classifications and outside applicants. C. Vacancies for open positions in the district will be posted on the website. It is the bargaining unit members responsibility to continually check emails for bid meeting information, and the district website for open or newly created positions. All Postings shall set forth the minimum requirements to perform the job, the parties agree that unrequested transfers hours the applicant(s) will be expected to work and the length of teachers are to be minimizedthe work year. Should the requirements of the vacancy change during the posting period, the Employer shall repost the vacancy in accordance with the provisions of this Article.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever a teacher is interested in being considered 10.1 The Board agrees to post all bargaining unit vacancies for assignment five (5) school days. The Board further agrees to any professional position post known vacancies for the Fall term in the Spring. 10.2 Teachers wishing to apply for any posted positions shall send a letter of interest to the personnel office within the posting period. Teachers with specific interests in possible vacancies will notify the personnel office of their interest in writing on an annual basis by completing a transfer request which shall include a summer address. A teacher who submits a transfer request shall receive notice of all postings during the following summer in his/ her area of interest . 10.3 Should a vacancy occur, the teachers who have expressed an interest in said position or similar position shall be contacted by the personnel office and notified of the vacancy. The teachers so notified shall have the responsibility of contacting the personnel office or director indicating their interest in said position within one week of notification. 10.4 In filling a bargaining unit vacancy within the teaching staff, the Board agrees to consider the professional background and attainments of all applicants, the length of time each has been in the school system, and other relevant factors. 10.5 In filling promotional vacancies to administrative positions, the Board shall consider the professional qualifications, background, attainments, and other relevant factors, including service in the school district, as well as applicants from outside the school district. The parties recognize, however, that the filling of vacancies at the supervisory and administrative levels and the fillings of newly created supervisory and administrative positions is a prerogative of the Board, and the decision of the Board with respect to such matters shall be final. 10.6 A. Any teacher transferred to a supervisory administrative position shall on return to teacher status, retain and accumulate such rights as he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and held under this agreement prior to the first reported student instructional day of each yeartransfer. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Requests by a teacher is interested for transfer to a different class, building, or position shall be made in being considered for assignment to any professional position in the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resourceswriting. The Board declares its intention application shall set forth the reasons for transfer, the school, grade or position sought, and the applicant's academic qualifications. Such requests do not guarantee a transfer, but shall be reviewed in May of each year to give full assure active consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interestby Administration if the teacher so requests. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring An involuntary transfer during the current school year shall will be made only in case of an emergency or to prevent undue disruption of the instructional program. In making all involuntary assignments and transfers the convenience and wishes of the individual teacher will be filled on a temporary basis for honored to the remainder of extent that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, these considerations do not conflict with the exception instruction requirements and best interests of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual buildingthe school system and the student. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units The superintendent shall notify the Assistant Superintendent affected teacher and the Association of Human Resources by April 30 the reasons for such transfer. If the teacher objects to such transfer in for the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filledreason given, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall dispute may be reviewedresolved through the grievance procedure. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. B. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a situation where a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future that was previously held by an employee or when a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with position covered by this article is created. C. The Association recognizes that when vacancies occur during the claim school year it may be difficult to fill them from within the District without undue disruption to the existing instructional program. D. Whenever a vacancy arises or is anticipated, the superintendent shall promptly notify the Association and post notice of same on a bulletin board in each school building for no less than two (2) weeks before the position is filled. Ten (10) days notice shall be given after July 15. Any new positions, including supervisory positions, shall be posted or mailed with accompanying job descriptions. The teachers so notified shall have the responsibility of contacting the principal or superintendent indicating their interest in said position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from E. Any teacher who shall assume a full time educational position, other than a teacher, and returns to a position as a teacher within one school and/or grade level calendar year shall be entitled to another is disruptive to the educational process retain seniority rights and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimizedsalary schedule advancement as would have accrued under this Agreement had he/she remained a teacher.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever 10.01 In the event of a teacher is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional position permanent vacancy in the district, he/she bargaining unit the following procedures should apply: (a) The permanent vacancy shall file written notice of his/her interest be posted for five (5) working days so that employees may apply Step 1: The job posting will be awarded to the Assistant Superintendent most senior employee who has the skill, ability and qualifications to perform the role. Step 2: In the event that no employee with seniority signs the posting the Company will fill the vacancy with the most senior probationary employee failing this; the vacancy will be filled with the most junior probationary employee in the bargaining unit within the plant. (b) A permanent vacancy is deemed to be available when forty-five (45) days have elapsed unless the vacancy is for the following reasons and does not exceed a period of Human Resourcestwelve (12) months in duration (absent with leave, sick leave and compensable leave), from the commencement of a temporary transfer as provided for in article 10.03. All such permanent vacancies shall be posted by the Company within a period of five (5) days so that employees may apply as per above. In the event the employer determines there is a vacancy which is due to an employee leaving the employ of the company then the job will be posted without delay. 10.02 A trial and training period of twenty (20) working days in the new position will be provided to an employee who accepts a job posting or a new position within the bargaining unit. An employee prior to the completion of this trial and training period may return to his former position with no loss of seniority. The Board declares its intention Company may also return the employee to give full consideration his former position with no loss of seniority prior to present staff members in all vacancies in which the completion of the trial and training period if they have expressed an interestfail to satisfactorily perform the new job duties. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled 10.03 The Company may temporarily assign an employee to another job on a temporary basis for the remainder a period of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven forty-five (745) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filledworking days, with the exception of when reductions employees on modified duty. An employee, who is temporarily assigned under this provision shall retain his rate of pay if it is higher or be paid the rate of pay for the job that the employee is temporarily assigned to if it is greater along with any associated shift premiums they would have been paid or are to be paid. All assignments to another job under this article will be made by seniority basis taking into consideration that the employee must be capable of performing the duties of the temporarily assigned job without training. 10.04 A copy of all job postings will be provided to the Union at the time the job is posted. Also the Company will provide the Union with a copy of the job posting signature sheet and the name of the employee selected for the job posting along with a copy of all job descriptions for the posted position in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions question. 10.05 Leadhand vacancies will be posted for three in accordance with article 10.01 (3a) above. The role of a leadhand is to, but not limited to, organize the work days after August 1 and prior of other employees assigned to him. In particular, organizing the first reported student instructional day work of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent other employees includes, leading a group of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer employees in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee completion of a future increase in FTE except as provided by job, assigning employees to jobs necessary to complete daily activities, co-ordinating the process defined elsewhere in this Articleavailability of material, tools and or resources needed to complete a job or jobs. Leadhands are not permitted to administer disciplinary action. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever The parties recognize that changes in grade assignments in the elementary schools, changes in teaching assignments in the secondary school grades, and transfers between schools will be necessary. While the right of determination to assign or transfer a teacher is interested vested in being considered the Board, the Board will not, in any case, assign or transfer a teacher without prior discussion with said teacher. In making involuntary assignments and transfers, the convenience and wishes of the individual teacher will be honored to the extent that these considerations do not conflict with the instructional requirements and best interests of the school system and the pupils. The Board will not make an involuntary transfer arbitrarily. A teacher may not be involuntarily transferred to a position unless he/she is certified and qualified to fill the position as defined in Article VII, C. B. Requests by a teacher for assignment transfer to any professional a different class, building, or position shall be made in writing, one copy of which shall be filed with the Superintendent. The application shall set forth the reasons for the transfer, the school, grade or position sought, and the applicant's academic qualifications. Such request shall be renewed in writing once each year to secure active consideration by the Board. C. When a vacancy or a new position in the districtbargaining unit occurs, he/she the Board shall file written notice of his/her interest declare the position vacant. In the elementary schools only, and only with respect to positions vacant between June 1 and August 5, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resourcesvacant position shall be the position that is posted. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder notices of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all these vacancies shall be posted on the bulletin boards as provided in the teachers' lounges at the same time as it is made known to the Placement Bureaus and at least fifteen (15) days before filling said vacancies. In the event that school is not in regular session during the time application may be made for vacancy, the Board shall notify all personnel by mail at least fifteen (15) days prior to filling said vacancy. Current bargaining unit members who apply for a designated area in each administrative unitposting will be interviewed by administration prior to outside applicants. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within During the month of August at least seven (7) calendar days of May 1 days’ notice will be given and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and the CEA will be notified before filling any newly created position or vacancy. Any unsuccessful applicant shall be granted entitled to a written statement of the reason from the Superintendent or designee for not being selected. D. Appendices B and C vacancies or newly created positions shall be given to the CEA-designated representative to be posted on a CEA bulletin board when known. E. For supplementary positions listed in Appendices B and C qualified members of the bargaining unit shall be offered the position before an interview before external applicant. F. If no qualified bargaining unit member applies for a supplementary coaching position listed in Appendix B and the Board employs an applicant from outside the bargaining unit to fill such vacancy is filleda position, with the exception compensation of when reductions such applicant shall be set by the Board, provided: 1. The non-bargaining unit members shall not receive compensation greater than the applicable compensation set forth in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open Appendix B; and 2. All positions in his/her individual building. Vacant except head coaching positions will be posted for offered to bargaining unit members the next school year by posting as provided in paragraph C above. I. For head coaching positions "qualified bargaining unit member" will mean the member: 1. Has prior satisfactory head coaching experience in the sport; or 2. Has three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day or more acceptable years of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer junior varsity experience in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere sport in this Article. 4school district. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open For other positions "qualified bargaining unit member" will mean he or she has prior experience and/or training in the future activity. The Board may hire bargaining unit members or a new position, and which has external applicants that do not meet these qualifications if no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the positionqualified candidate applies. B. Since the frequent transfer of teachers from one school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever The Board recognizes that it is desirable in making assignments to consider the interests and aspirations of its teachers. Requests by a teacher is interested for transfer to a different class, building, or position shall be made in being considered writing, on forms furnished by the Board, one copy of which shall be filed with the Superintendent and one copy shall be filed with the Association. The application shall set forth the reasons for assignment transfer, the school grade or position sought, and the applicant’s academic qualifications. Such requests shall be reviewed once each year to any professional position assure active consideration by the Board. B. The Association recognizes that when vacancies occur during the school year it may be difficult to fill them from within the district without undue disruption to the existing instructional program. If the Superintendent in the district, he/she shall file written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The Board declares its intention to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any reasonable judgement so determines, such a vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only may be filled on a temporary basis until the end of the current semester at which time the position will be considered vacant. C. The Board declares its support of a policy, when feasible, of filling teaching or administrative vacancies from within its own teaching staff. Whenever such vacancy arises or is anticipated during the normal school year, the superintendent shall notify the Association and promptly post notice of same on a bulletin board in each school building for no less than three weeks, except by mutual consent, before the position is filled. Vacancies shall be filled on the basis of the experience, competency and qualifications of the applicant, length of service in the district, and other relevant factors. Any new teaching or administrative positions shall be posted with accompanying job description. An applicant with less service in the district shall not be awarded such position unless his/her qualifications shall be substantially superior. D. Whenever teaching or administrative vacancies occur during the normal summer months when school is not in session, the following procedures heretofore outlined shall be followed: 1. Teachers with specific interests in possible vacancies will notify the superintendent’s office of their interest in writing during the last week of school and shall include a summer address. 2. Should such a vacancy occur, the teachers who have expressed an interest in said position or a similar position shall be contacted by the superintendent’s office and notified of the vacancy. 3. Teachers so notified shall have the responsibility of contacting the superintendent’s office indicating their interest in said position within five (5) days of notification. X. Xx involuntary transfer will be made only in the case of emergency or to prevent undue disruption of the instructional program. The superintendent shall notify the affected teacher and the Association of the reasons for such a transfer. If the teacher objects to such transfer for the remainder reasons given, the dispute may be resolved through the professional Grievance procedure. F. Any teacher who shall be transferred to an administrative or executive position and shall later return to a teacher status shall be entitled to retain such rights as he/she may have under this Agreement prior to such transfer to supervisory or executive status, except that no seniority will be granted for years of that school yearadministrative service. By May Administrative or executive personnel may only transfer to a vacant position and may not replace or cause the displacement of a tenured bargaining unit member. G. The Board declares its support of a policy of filling extra-curricular vacancies from within its own teaching staff when possible. Bargaining unit members currently holding Schedule B position(s) must respond to administrative inquiry by April 30 to retain said position(s). The Board will post a total list of extra-curricular position vacancies by June 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall . Teachers will have 10 school days to make application for posted positions. Positions not posted will be posted considered filled for the next school year by the person holding that position during the current year. Vacancies in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant extra-curricular positions will be posted filled by internal posting for three (3) work 10 business days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day external posting of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since H. All teachers shall be notified in writing of new positions created after June 1 and shall be given 10 days after notification to apply for the frequent transfer of teachers from one position. Posting shall be considered proper notification only during the school and/or grade level to another is disruptive to the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance, the parties agree that unrequested transfers of teachers are to be minimized.year as defined in Appendix D.

VACANCIES, PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS. A. Whenever When a teacher is interested in being considered for assignment to any professional position in must be filled by the districtBoard, he/she shall file including administrative level positions, but excluding the superintendency, that need will be publicized within the school system by a written notice of his/her interest to the Assistant Superintendent president of Human Resourcesthe Association. The Board declares its intention Each notification shall specify in detail the position to give full consideration to present staff members in all vacancies in which they have expressed an interest. 1. It is agreed that any vacancy occurring during the current school year shall only be filled on a temporary basis for the remainder of that school year. By May 1 of each year, a list of all vacancies shall be posted in a designated area in each administrative unit. Any teacher with proper qualifications may, within seven (7) calendar days of May 1 and all subsequent postings until August 1 of each year, apply for and shall be granted an interview before such vacancy is filled, with the exception of when reductions in grade levels/subject areas occur in a building allowing first right of refusal to displaced staff for any open positions in his/her individual building. Vacant positions will be posted for three (3) work days after August 1 and prior to the first reported student instructional day of each year. 2. Any teacher requesting transfer between administrative units shall notify the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources by April 30 for transfer in the subsequent year. Involuntary transfers within a building will occur prior to extending consideration to voluntary transfer requests. Before vacancies are filled, the qualifications (including educational requirements and experience) desirable, of each teacher who has requested transfer shall be reviewed. 3. It is agreed candidates for that any teacher making written request to be assigned a position whose FTE is less than their current assignment has no guarantee of a future increase in FTE except as provided by the process defined elsewhere in this Article. 4. A vacancy shall be defined for purposes of this contract as a position presently unfilled, one to be open in the future or a new position, and which has no teacher on leave of absence or layoff status with the claim to the position. B. Since When the frequent transfer Board determines that such vacancy exists, notice of teachers from one the vacancy shall be posted internally for five (5) working days or ten (10) calendar days when school and/or grade level is not in session. If the teacher desires to another is disruptive apply for that position, he must do so within the posting period. His application must be forwarded and received by his building principal or such administrative official as the notice might specify. C. A teacher may apply for any position at any time. Such application shall be in writing, addressed to the educational process Superintendent of Schools. Such application will be considered should such vacancy occur, either during the school year or during the summer. This application shall be renewed each year by the end of the school year. Except in cases of unforeseen circumstances during times when school is not in session, but only after the Association and interferes with optimum all teachers who have applied for the position have been notified by telephone or by letter (return receipt requested), such vacancy will not be filled until the posting period as described above has elapsed. D. Request for building transfers shall be submitted to the Board’s representative in writing. The Board’s representative shall, after receipt of such written request from a teacher, make a decision and advise the teacher performance, the parties agree of it in writing within thirty (30) days of receipt of such written notice. E. It is hereby agreed that unrequested transfers of this article only applies to teachers are and does not apply to be minimizedtemporary replacement teachers.