Common use of Vacancy and Transfer Clause in Contracts

Vacancy and Transfer. 1. For the purposes of this section, a bona fide vacancy is defined as occurring once a bargaining unit position becomes open to be filled with a probationary appointment. 2. When a vacancy exists, the District shall inform the President of ASAR in writing and post the vacancy in the district’s weekly electronic bulletin. 3. All vacancies for bargaining unit positions including assignments to summer school positions shall be posted for five (5) business days unless the position will be filled with an acting assignment. The intent to fill the position on an acting basis shall be communicated to the President of ASAR by the Superintendent or his/her designee in advance of making the acting assignment. 4. Applications for unit positions shall be screened by the Department of Human Capital Initiatives to establish if the applicant meets minimum qualifications contained in the posting. Applications of qualified candidates will then be sent to the appropriate supervisor for additional screening and interviewing. 5. To be considered for a lateral transfer to a posted vacancy, a Unit member must indicate his or her interest, in writing, to the Chief of Human Capital Initiatives by 4:00 p.m. of the fifth business day of the week that the vacancy was posted. 6. During the period between July 1 and the first day of the April recess, any Unit member may submit a promotional application for a specific position at any location, an identified number of locations, or a specific location. 7. The District will announce annually that it is accepting promotional applications for titles when openings occur through the year. 8. Paragraphs 6 and 7 do not restrict the District from advertising for a particular position or title at any time. All Unit members are eligible to apply as a result of such advertising. 9. When a principal has given written notice to terminate employment with the District, or the District has created a new principalship, or the District has taken action to create an opening in a principalship, all principals in that level (elementary or secondary) shall be informed of the opening and be given an opportunity to request a transfer. The principals will be given five working days from the time the notice is mailed to respond in writing to the Superintendent. The transfer request is confidential and shall not be discussed beyond the Superintendent and his or her direct reports, unless the Superintendent decides to approve the transfer request. 10. Section 9 is not activated if the leaving principal requests that his or her departure be kept confidential for a reasonable period of time. If that request is made and honored by the District, Section 9 is activated after the period of confidentiality. 11. Unit members shall be notified at least thirty (30) days in advance of any change in assignment, unless an emergency situation exists. 12. The superintendent of the District may pre-select up to three individuals per year for permanent positions, without having to post those positions. Any pre- selections without posting beyond the three must be mutually agreed upon by the District and ASAR.

Vacancy and Transfer. 1. For the purposes of this section, a bona fide vacancy is defined as occurring once a bargaining unit position becomes open to be filled with a probationary appointment. 2. When a vacancy exists, the District shall inform the President of ASAR in writing and post the vacancy in the district’s weekly electronic bulletin. 3. All vacancies for bargaining unit positions including assignments to summer school positions shall be posted for five (5) business days unless the position will be filled with an acting assignment. The intent to fill the position on an acting basis shall be communicated to the President of ASAR by the Superintendent or his/her designee in advance of making the acting assignment. 4. Applications for unit positions shall be screened by the Department of Human Capital Initiatives to establish if the applicant meets minimum qualifications contained in the posting. Applications of qualified candidates will then be sent to the appropriate supervisor for additional screening and interviewing. 5. To be considered for a lateral transfer to a posted vacancy, a Unit member must indicate his or her interest, in writing, to the Chief of Human Capital Initiatives by 4:00 p.m. of the fifth business day of the week that the vacancy was posted. 6. During the period between July 1 and the first day of the April recess, any Unit member may submit a promotional application for a specific position at any location, an identified number of locations, or a specific location. 7. The District will announce annually that it is accepting promotional applications for titles when openings occur through the year. 8. Paragraphs 6 and 7 do not restrict the District from advertising for a particular position or title at any time. All Unit members are eligible to apply as a result of such advertising. 9. When a principal has given written notice to terminate employment with the District, or the District has created a new principalship, or the District has taken action to create an opening in a principalship, all principals in that level (elementary or secondary) shall be informed of the opening and be given an opportunity to request a transfer. The principals will be given five working days from the time the notice is mailed to respond in writing to the Superintendent. The transfer request is confidential and shall not be discussed beyond the Superintendent and his or her direct reports, unless the Superintendent decides to approve the transfer request. 10. Section 9 is not activated if the leaving principal requests that his or her departure be kept confidential for a reasonable period of time. If that request is made and honored by the District, Section 9 is activated after the period of confidentiality. 11. Unit members shall be notified at least thirty (30) days in advance of any change in assignment, unless an emergency situation exists. 12. The superintendent of the District may pre-select up to three individuals per year for permanent positions, without having to post those positions. Any pre- pre-selections without posting beyond the three must be mutually agreed upon by the District and ASAR.

Vacancy and Transfer. 1. For the purposes of this section, a bona fide vacancy is defined as occurring once a bargaining unit position becomes open to be filled with a probationary appointment. 2. When a vacancy exists, the District shall inform the President of ASAR in writing and post the vacancy in the district’s weekly electronic bulletin. 3. All vacancies for bargaining unit positions including assignments to summer school positions shall be posted for five (5) business days unless the position will be filled with an acting assignment. The intent to fill the position on an acting basis shall be communicated to the President of ASAR by the Superintendent or his/her designee in advance of making the acting assignment. 4. Applications for unit positions shall be screened by the Department of Human Capital Initiatives Resources to establish if the applicant meets minimum qualifications contained in the posting. Applications of qualified candidates will then be sent to the appropriate supervisor for additional screening and interviewing. 5. To be considered for a lateral transfer to a posted vacancy, a Unit member must indicate his or her interest, in writing, to the Chief of Human Capital Initiatives Resources Officer by 4:00 p.m. of the fifth business day of the week that the vacancy was posted. 6. During the period between July 1 and the first day of the April recess, any Unit member may submit a promotional application for a specific position at any location, an identified number of locations, or a specific location. 7. The District will announce annually that it is accepting promotional applications for titles when openings occur through the year. 8. Paragraphs 6 and 7 do not restrict the District from advertising for a particular position or title at any time. All Unit members are eligible to apply as a result of such advertising. 9. When a principal has given written notice to terminate employment with the District, or the District has created a new principalship, or the District has taken action to create an opening in a principalship, all principals in that level (elementary or secondary) shall be informed of the opening and be given an opportunity to request a transfer. The principals will be given five working days from the time the notice is mailed to respond in writing to the Superintendent. The transfer request is confidential and shall not be discussed beyond the Superintendent and his or her direct reports, unless the Superintendent decides to approve the transfer request. 10. Section 9 is not activated if the leaving principal requests that his or her departure be kept confidential for a reasonable period of time. If that request is made and honored by the District, Section 9 is activated after the period of confidentiality. 11. Unit members shall be notified at least thirty (30) days in advance of any change in assignment, unless an emergency situation exists. 12. The superintendent of the District may pre-select up to three individuals per year for permanent positions, without having to post those positions. Any pre- selections without posting beyond the three must be mutually agreed upon by the District and ASAR.