Common use of Involuntary Transfer/Reassignment Policy Clause in Contracts

Involuntary Transfer/Reassignment Policy. 1. In the determination of involuntary transfers and reassignments, the following criteria shall be considered: a. Volunteers shall be considered for all positions where involuntary transfers might be made. b. Individual qualifications and experience. 2. An involuntary transfer or reassignment shall be made only after a meeting between the certified teacher and the principal(s) involved. At this meeting the certified teacher shall be notified of the reason or reasons for the transfer or reassignments. 3. If, at this meeting, the certified teacher objects to the transfer or reassignment, the certified teacher may appeal in writing to the superintendent. 4. The superintendent or the superintendent’s designated representative shall meet with the certified teacher to discuss an appeal to an involuntary transfer or reassignment. At the certified teacher’s option, a representative of the association may be present at this meeting. 5. Certified teachers being involuntarily transferred or reassigned because of the realignment or redistribution of the school populations shall have preference over teachers seeking voluntary transfers or reassignments in regard to choice among those positions, which are vacant.