Common use of Involuntary Transfer or Reassignment Clause in Contracts

Involuntary Transfer or Reassignment. ‌ 12.3.1 The Superintendent may, with the approval of the Board, transfer a teacher to another position in the same bargaining unit, when the transfer will, in the Superintendent’s opinion, be in the best interest of the District. Involuntary transfers may be made for a number of reasons, including, but not limited to: professional growth of the teacher, opportunity to evaluate the teacher in a different school, assignment, or grade level, cancellation or reduction of a particular program, and illness, disability, or resignation of other personnel. 12.3.2 Involuntary transfer will be made prior to the commencement of the school year whenever possible, but conditions may require such transfer at any time. Consideration shall be given to seniority, credentialing and experience. The final decision on the involuntary transfer of teachers will be based on credentialing and seniority (the least senior teacher with the appropriate credential).

Involuntary Transfer or Reassignment. ‌ 12.3.1 The Superintendent may, with the approval of the Board, transfer a teacher to another position in the same bargaining unit, when the transfer will, in the Superintendent’s opinion, be in the best interest of the District. Involuntary transfers may be made for a number of reasons, including, but not limited to: professional growth of the teacher, opportunity to evaluate the teacher in a different school, assignment, or grade level, cancellation or reduction of a particular program, and illness, disability, or resignation of other personnel. 12.3.2 Involuntary transfer will be made prior to the commencement of the school year whenever possible, but conditions may require such transfer at any time. Consideration shall be given to seniority, credentialing and experience. The final decision on the involuntary transfer of teachers will be based on credentialing and seniority (the least senior teacher with the appropriate credential).