Common use of Exchange of Positions Clause in Contracts

Exchange of Positions. (in-district) The parties recognize that there are times when a change in assignment may be advantageous for teachers as well as beneficial to the educational process. Teacher exchanges may be made when the following conditions are met: 1. Exchanging teachers and respective principals mutually agree to the exchange. 2. The exchange is for not more than one school year. 3. All parties understand and agree in writing that for purposes of seniority, transfer, application of Appendix E, or any other appropriate purpose, the exchange teachers are considered as holding a position in their home school. 4. The proposal is submitted in writing, with signatures of the teachers and principals, to the Human Resources department for approval. 5. At the conclusion of the school year during which the exchange took place, all parties will revisit the exchange assignment. If all parties are in agreement (exchanging teachers, principals, Association and Human Resources), the exchange assignment may become the regular assignment.