Common use of Voluntary Transfers and Promotions Clause in Contracts

Voluntary Transfers and Promotions. (Employee Initiated) When a new position is established or an existing position becomes vacant and is not abolished, the District shall post the vacancy for no less than five (5) workdays in places routinely visited by employees, through announcements generally distributed to employees, and on the District web page. Permanent, non-probationary employees are eligible for voluntary transfer and promotion, provided they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and must apply in writing within the time allowed on the notice to the Director of Human Resource Services or designee. Employees serving an initial probationary period are not eligible for voluntary transfer and promotion. The notice of a vacancy shall clearly state the position that is vacant. The notice of a vacancy also shall provide sufficient information about the position which will provide reasonable opportunity to employees to determine whether they should apply for the vacancy. The notice of vacancy shall include the hours, work year, salary range, job classification, and funding source if it is a categorically-funded position. The District may not post a notice of vacancy whenever an employee is to be transferred to avoid a layoff or a reduction in hours. Employees who have applied for promotions shall receive a response from the District regarding the status of their application; after the position has been filled, the applicant shall be notified of his/her status. An employee who is promoted to a higher classification shall be placed at the lowest step in the new classification grade range which will provide at least a five percent (5%) increase in salary. 20.2.1 Criteria for Voluntary Transfers and Promotions • Best interest of the District and the employee as determined by the Superintendent/President or designee; • Qualifications; • Experience; • Prior evaluations and work record; • Recommendations of affected supervisors

Voluntary Transfers and Promotions. (Employee Initiated) When A. The following procedures and criteria shall be followed when promoting or voluntarily transferring a new position is established or an existing position becomes vacant teacher in the Leominster School System: 1. By May 15 all known openings for following school year postings covered by the Agreement and is not abolished, administrative vacancies shall be given to the District shall post the vacancy for no less than five (5) workdays in places routinely visited by employees, through announcements generally distributed to employees, Association President and posted on the District web pagesite and in the Superintendent’s Office. 2. PermanentWhenever any vacancy in a professional position occurs during the school year (September to June), nonit shall be adequately publicized by the Superintendent by means of a notice placed on the District web site as far in advance of the appointment as possible. In addition, a copy of all vacancy notices will be given to the Association President. Notice shall be placed on the web site for at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the consideration of applications. During July and August, if a teacher desires individual notice, he/she may leave a stamped, self-probationary employees are eligible for voluntary transfer and promotionaddressed envelope with the Superintendent. In both situations, provided they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, its duties, and must apply the rate of compensation shall be clearly set forth. No change in writing qualifications shall be made during the posting period. No vacancies shall be filled within fourteen (14) calendar days from the time allowed date the notice is posted on the notice to website. Applications will be accepted from members of the Director Bargaining Unit during the posting period. Whenever possible, appointments shall be made and the appointee informed within 30 calendar days following the closing of Human Resource Services or designeethe posting period. Employees serving an initial probationary period are not eligible Candidates for voluntary transfer and promotion. The notice of a vacancy shall clearly state administrative positions will be notified as soon as the position that is vacant. The notice of a vacancy also shall provide sufficient information about the position which will provide reasonable opportunity to employees to determine whether they should apply for the vacancy. The notice of vacancy shall include the hours, work year, salary range, job classification, and funding source if it is a categorically-funded position. The District may not post a notice of vacancy whenever an employee is to be transferred to avoid a layoff or a reduction in hours. Employees who have applied for promotions shall receive a response from the District regarding the status of their application; after the position successful candidate has been filled, the applicant shall selected. 3. A candidate for a position must first be notified qualified in terms of his/her statuslicense, and professional training and work experience. 4. An employee Where all of the above factors are substantially equal, preference shall be given on the basis of quality of past teaching performance and length of service in Leominster. However, priority of transfers will be given to those teachers in the following order: a. Those required to seek involuntary transfers as a result of being displaced. b. Those who are on recall. Nothing in this article will diminish the rights granted to principals under MGL Chapter 71, Section 59B. B. Teachers desiring a transfer shall submit a written request to the Superintendent stating the assignment preferred. Such requests must be submitted between September 1 and April 15 of a school year to be considered for the next school year. Requests must be renewed each year. All requests shall be acknowledged in writing. Voluntary transfer requests may be revoked up until the transfer is promoted approved by the superintendent and announced. C. When determining whether or not to grant a request of a non-professional teacher for a voluntary transfer to a higher classification different building, the Superintendent, in his/her discretion, may deny such a transfer in order to assure consistency in the teacher’s evaluations. A denial for this reason shall not prejudice future requests for such transfers. D. Appointments shall be placed at the lowest step in the new classification grade range which will provide at least a five percent (5%) increase in salarymade without regard to race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation or marital status. 20.2.1 Criteria for Voluntary Transfers and Promotions • Best interest of the District and the employee as determined by the Superintendent/President or designee; • Qualifications; • Experience; • Prior evaluations and work record; • Recommendations of affected supervisors

Voluntary Transfers and Promotions. (Employee Initiated) When A. The following procedures and criteria shall be followed when promoting or voluntarily transferring a new position is established or an existing position becomes vacant teacher in the Leominster School System: 1. By May 15 all known openings for following school year postings covered by the Agreement and is not abolished, administrative vacancies shall be given to the District shall post the vacancy for no less than five (5) workdays in places routinely visited by employees, through announcements generally distributed to employees, Association President and posted on the District web pagesite and in the Superintendent’s Office. 2. PermanentWhenever any vacancy in a professional position occurs during the school year (September to June), nonit shall be adequately publicized by the Superintendent by means of a notice placed on the District web site as far in advance of the appointment as possible. In addition, a copy of all vacancy notices will be given to the Association President. Notice shall be placed on the web site for at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the consideration of applications. During July and August, if a teacher desires individual notice, he/she may leave a stamped, self-probationary employees are eligible for voluntary transfer and promotionaddressed envelope with the Superintendent. In both situations, provided they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, its duties, and must apply the rate of compensation shall be clearly set forth. No change in writing qualifications shall be made during the posting period. No vacancies shall be filled within fourteen (14) calendar days from the time allowed date the notice is posted on the notice to website. Applications will be accepted from members of the Director Bargaining Unit during the posting period. Whenever possible, appointments shall be made and the appointee informed within 30 calendar days following the closing of Human Resource Services or designeethe posting period. Employees serving an initial probationary period are not eligible Candidates for voluntary transfer and promotion. The notice of a vacancy shall clearly state administrative positions will be notified as soon as the position that is vacant. The notice of a vacancy also shall provide sufficient information about the position which will provide reasonable opportunity to employees to determine whether they should apply for the vacancy. The notice of vacancy shall include the hours, work year, salary range, job classification, and funding source if it is a categorically-funded position. The District may not post a notice of vacancy whenever an employee is to be transferred to avoid a layoff or a reduction in hours. Employees who have applied for promotions shall receive a response from the District regarding the status of their application; after the position successful candidate has been filled, the applicant shall selected. 3. A candidate for a position must first be notified qualified in terms of his/her statuslicense, and professional training and work experience. 4. An employee who is promoted to a higher classification Where all of the above factors are substantially equal, preference shall be placed at given on the lowest step basis of quality of past teaching performance and length of service in Leominster. However, priority of transfers will be given to those teachers in the new classification grade range which will provide at least following order: a. Those required to seek involuntary transfers as a five percent (5%) increase in salaryresult of being displaced. 20.2.1 Criteria b. Those who are on recall. Nothing in this article will diminish the rights granted to principals under MGL Chapter 71, Section 59B. B. Teachers desiring a transfer shall submit a written request to the Superintendent stating the assignment preferred. Such requests must be submitted between September 1 and April 15 of a school year to be considered for the next school year. Requests must be renewed each year. All requests shall be acknowledged in writing. Voluntary Transfers and Promotions • Best interest of transfer requests may be revoked up until the District and the employee as determined transfer is approved by the Superintendent/President or designee; • Qualifications; • Experience; • Prior evaluations superintendent and work record; • Recommendations of affected supervisorsannounced.

Voluntary Transfers and Promotions. (Employee Initiated) When A. The following procedures and criteria shall be followed when promoting or voluntarily transferring a new position is established or an existing position becomes vacant teacher in the Leominster School System: 1. By May 15 all known openings for following school year postings covered by the Agreement and is not abolished, administrative vacancies shall be given to the District shall post the vacancy for no less than five (5) workdays in places routinely visited by employees, through announcements generally distributed to employees, Association President and posted on the District web pagesite and in the Superintendent’s Office. 2. PermanentWhenever any vacancy in a professional position occurs during the school year (September to June), nonit shall be adequately publicized by the Superintendent by means of a notice placed on the District web site as far in advance of the appointment as possible. In addition, a copy of all vacancy notices will be given to the Association President. Notice shall be placed on the web site for at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the consideration of applications. During July and August, if a teacher desires individual notice, he/she may leave a stamped, self-probationary employees are eligible for voluntary transfer and promotionaddressed envelope with the Superintendent. In both situations, provided they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, its duties, and must apply the rate of compensation shall be clearly set forth. No change in writing qualifications shall be made during the posting period. No vacancies shall be filled within fourteen (14) calendar days from the time allowed date the notice is posted on the notice website. Applications will be accepted from members of the Bargaining Unit during the posting period. Whenever possible, appointments shall be made and the appointee informed within 30 calendar days following the closing of the posting period. Candidates for administrative positions will be notified as soon as the successful candidate has been selected. 3. A candidate for a position must first be qualified in terms of his/her license, and professional training and work experience. 4. Where all of the above factors are substantially equal, preference shall be given on the basis of quality of past teaching performance and length of service in Leominster. However, priority of transfers will be given to those teachers in the following order: a. Those required to seek involuntary transfers as a result of being displaced. b. Those who are on recall. Nothing in this article will diminish the rights granted to principals under MGL Chapter 71, Section 59B. B. Teachers desiring a transfer shall submit a written request to the Director Superintendent stating the assignment preferred. Such requests must be submitted between September 1 and April 15 of Human Resource Services a school year to be considered for the next school year. Requests must be renewed each year. All requests shall be acknowledged in writing. Voluntary transfer requests may be revoked up until the transfer is approved by the superintendent and announced. C. When determining whether or designee. Employees serving an initial probationary period are not eligible to grant a request of a non-professional teacher for a voluntary transfer to a different building, the Superintendent, in his/her discretion, may deny such a transfer in order to assure consistency in the teacher’s evaluations. A denial for this reason shall not prejudice future requests for such transfers. D. Appointments shall be made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation or marital status. ARTICLE X INVOLUNTARY TRANSFERS Although the COMMITTEE and promotionthe ASSOCIATION recognize that some transfer of teachers from one school to another is unavoidable, they also recognize that frequent transfer of teachers is disruptive of the educational process and interferes with optimum teacher performance. The notice Therefore, they agree as follows: A. When a reduction in the number of teachers in a vacancy school is necessary, volunteers shall clearly state be transferred first. B. When transfers are necessary, the position that is vacant. The notice of a vacancy also COMMITTEE shall provide sufficient information about the position make its determination as to which will provide reasonable opportunity to employees to determine whether they should apply for the vacancy. The notice of vacancy shall include the hours, work year, salary range, job classification, and funding source if it is a categorically-funded position. The District may not post a notice of vacancy whenever an employee teacher is to be transferred to avoid a layoff or a reduction in hours. Employees who have applied for promotions shall receive a response from by consideration of the District regarding the status of their application; after the position has been filled, the applicant shall be notified of his/her status. An employee who is promoted to a higher classification shall be placed at the lowest step following criteria in the new classification grade range which will provide at least a five percent (5%) increase in salaryorder specified: First: The teacher’s license. Second: Quality of teaching performance. 20.2.1 Criteria for Voluntary Transfers and Promotions • Best interest of the District and the employee as determined by the Superintendent/President or designee; • Qualifications; • Experience; • Prior evaluations and work record; • Recommendations of affected supervisors

Voluntary Transfers and Promotions. (Employee Initiated) When A. The following procedures and criteria shall be followed when promoting or voluntarily transferring a new position is established or an existing position becomes vacant teacher in the Leominster School System: 1. By May 15 all known openings for following school year postings covered by the Agreement and is not abolished, administrative vacancies shall be given to the District shall post the vacancy for no less than five (5) workdays in places routinely visited by employees, through announcements generally distributed to employees, Association President and posted on the District web pagesite and in the “uperintendent’s Office. 2. PermanentWhenever any vacancy in a professional position occurs during the school year (September to June), nonit shall be adequately publicized by the Superintendent by means of a notice placed on the District web site as far in advance of the appointment as possible. In addition, a copy of all vacancy notices will be given to the Association President. Notice shall be placed on the web site for at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the consideration of applications. During July and August, if a teacher desires individual notice, he/she may leave a stamped, self-probationary employees are eligible for voluntary transfer and promotionaddressed envelope with the Superintendent. In both situations, provided they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, its duties, and must apply the rate of compensation shall be clearly set forth. No change in writing qualifications shall be made during the posting period. No vacancies shall be filled within fourteen (14) calendar days from the time allowed date the notice is posted on the notice to website. Applications will be accepted from members of the Director Bargaining Unit during the posting period. Whenever possible, appointments shall be made and the appointee informed within 30 calendar days following the closing of Human Resource Services or designeethe posting period. Employees serving an initial probationary period are not eligible Candidates for voluntary transfer and promotion. The notice of a vacancy shall clearly state administrative positions will be notified as soon as the position that is vacant. The notice of a vacancy also shall provide sufficient information about the position which will provide reasonable opportunity to employees to determine whether they should apply for the vacancy. The notice of vacancy shall include the hours, work year, salary range, job classification, and funding source if it is a categorically-funded position. The District may not post a notice of vacancy whenever an employee is to be transferred to avoid a layoff or a reduction in hours. Employees who have applied for promotions shall receive a response from the District regarding the status of their application; after the position successful candidate has been filled, the applicant shall selected. 3. A candidate for a position must first be notified qualified in terms of his/her statuslicense, and professional training and work experience. 4. An employee who is promoted to a higher classification Where all of the above factors are substantially equal, preference shall be placed at given on the lowest step basis of quality of past teaching performance and length of service in Leominster. However, priority of transfers will be given to those teachers in the new classification grade range which will provide at least following order: a. Those required to seek involuntary transfers as a five percent (5%) increase in salaryresult of being displaced. 20.2.1 Criteria b. Those who are on recall. Nothing in this article will diminish the rights granted to principals under MGL Chapter 71, Section 59B. B. Teachers desiring a transfer shall submit a written request to the Superintendent stating the assignment preferred. Such requests must be submitted between September 1 and April 15 of a school year to be considered for the next school year. Requests must be renewed each year. All requests shall be acknowledged in writing. Voluntary Transfers and Promotions • Best interest of transfer requests may be revoked up until the District and the employee as determined transfer is approved by the Superintendent/President or designee; • Qualifications; • Experience; • Prior evaluations superintendent and work record; • Recommendations of affected supervisorsannounced.