Common use of ASSIGNMENT, VACANCIES, AND TRANSFERS Clause in Contracts

ASSIGNMENT, VACANCIES, AND TRANSFERS. To assure that pupils are taught by Employees working within their areas of competence, Employees shall not be assigned, except in accordance with the regulations of the State Board of Education and the Reduction in Force Procedure contained in this Agreement. Returning Employees shall be notified no later than August 15th, prior to the first contracted day, of any change in their programs and schedules for the ensuing school year, including teaching and any special assignments, unless in the case of a vacancy caused by a resignation after August 1. In the event that an assignment and/or schedule change occurs following August 15th, but prior to the first day of the school year, the District shall arrange for a conference with the affected Employee(s) and provide one (1) or three (3) days paid at per diem per affected Employee(s) for planning and preparation in accordance with the following: One (1) day paid at per diem if there is a change in the Employee’s scheduled class assignment(s) within the Employee’s curricular area. Three (3) days paid at per diem if the change is a grade level change at the elementary or if the change is an assignment to a new curricular area at the High School or Junior High. If the change in assignment and/or schedule occurs in special education following August 15th, but prior to the first day of the school year, the District shall arrange for a conference with the affected Employee(s) and provide three days paid at per diem for planning and preparation and one (1) day paid at per diem for training in the new position. In the event that an assignment and/or schedule change occurs on or after the first day of the school year, the District shall arrange for a conference with the affected Employee(s) and provide one (1) or three (3) days of substitute time per affected Employee(s) for planning and preparation in accordance with the following: One (1) day of substitute time if there is a change in the Employee’s scheduled class assignment(s) within the Employee’s curricular area. Three (3) days of substitute time if the change is a grade level change at the elementary or if the change is an assignment to a new curricular area at the High School or Junior High. If the change in assignment and/or schedule occurs in special education on or after the first day of the school year, the District shall arrange for a conference with the affected Employee(s) and provide three (3) days of substitute time for planning and preparation and one (1) day of substitute time for training in the new position. For employees who desire a transfer or reassignment, the following procedure shall be used: 1. The employee shall send a letter to the Superintendent by February 15, which shall be kept on file by the District. 2. The Superintendent or designee shall post positions via e-mail when a position is open To assure that employees are given every consideration in fulfilling any vacancies of newly created positions which occur at any time within the District, the following procedures shall be used. 1. All vacancies and new positions shall be publicized to the staff when a position becomes available. 2. Said notice of vacancy or new position shall clearly set forth the job description for the position and the instructions for applying. 3. All vacancies or new positions shall be filled on the basis of qualifications for the position by current Employee applicants, then applicants from outside the District whenever practical. If a vacancy or new position is filled by a current employee, the district must have a qualified replacement. Involuntary Transfer: Volunteers may be accepted, if qualified, before an involuntary transfer will be made. The District shall request volunteers in writing. An involuntary transfer will be made in case of need or to prevent undue disruption of the instructional program. The principal shall notify the teacher in writing of the reasons for such transfer at least three (3) days before the change is to become effective. Transfers will take place but the teacher will have the opportunity to appeal the decision through the grievance procedure.

ASSIGNMENT, VACANCIES, AND TRANSFERS. To assure that pupils are taught by Employees working within their areas of competence, Employees shall not be assigned, except in accordance with the regulations of the State Board of Education and the Reduction in Force Procedure contained in this Agreement. Returning Employees employees shall be notified no later than August 15th, prior to the first contracted day, of any change in their programs and schedules for the ensuing school year, including teaching and any special assignments, unless in the case of a vacancy caused by a resignation after August 11st. In the event that an assignment and/or schedule change occurs following August 15th, but prior to the first day of the school year, the District shall arrange for a conference with the affected Employee(s) and provide one (1) or three (3) days paid at per diem per affected Employee(s) for planning and preparation in accordance with the following: One (1) day paid at per diem if there is a change in the Employee’s scheduled class assignment(s) within the Employee’s curricular area. Three (3) days paid at per diem if the change is a grade level change at the elementary or if the change is an assignment to a new curricular area at the High School or Junior High. If the change in assignment and/or schedule occurs in special education following August 15th, but prior to the first day of the school year, the District shall arrange for a conference with the affected Employee(s) and provide three days paid at per diem for planning and preparation and one (1) day paid at per diem for training in the new position. In the event that an assignment and/or schedule change occurs on or after the first day of the school year, the District shall arrange for a conference with the affected Employee(s) and provide one one (1) or three (3) days of substitute time per affected Employee(s) for planning and preparation in accordance with the following: One (1) day of substitute time if there is a change in the Employee’s scheduled class assignment(s) within the Employee’s curricular area. Three (3) days of substitute time if the change is a grade level change at the elementary or if the change is an assignment to a new curricular area at the High School or Junior High. If the change in assignment and/or schedule occurs in special education on or after the first day of the school year, the District shall arrange for a conference with the affected Employee(s) and provide three (3) days of substitute time for planning and preparation and one (1) day of substitute time for training in the new position. For employees who desire a transfer or reassignment, the following procedure shall be used: 1. The employee shall send a letter to the Superintendent by February 15, which shall be kept on file by the District. 2. The Superintendent or designee shall post positions via e-mail when a position is open To assure that employees are given every consideration in fulfilling any vacancies of newly created positions which occur at any time within the District, the following procedures shall be used. 1. All vacancies and new positions shall be publicized to the staff when a position becomes available. 2. Said notice of vacancy or new position shall clearly set forth the job description for the position and the instructions for applying. 3. All vacancies or new positions shall be filled on the basis of qualifications for the position by current Employee applicants, then applicants from outside the District whenever practical. If a vacancy or new position is filled by a current employee, the district must have a qualified replacement. Involuntary Transfer: Volunteers may be accepted, if qualified, before an involuntary transfer will be made. The District shall request volunteers in writing. An involuntary transfer will be made in case of need or to prevent undue disruption of the instructional program. The principal shall notify the teacher in writing of the reasons for such transfer at least three (3) days before the change is to become effective. Transfers will take place place, but the teacher will have the opportunity to appeal the decision through the grievance procedure.