Common use of Transfer – Involuntary Clause in Contracts

Transfer – Involuntary. a. Except where transfer is requested by a teacher, the Board shall notify any teacher and the Association of a proposed transfer and the reasons for such transfer. Such notification shall be given in writing on or before the last scheduled school day whenever possible. If the teacher objects to the transfer, he/she may provide written indication of his/her feelings against the transfer to the Superintendent and the Association. b. The Association recognizes the Board’s responsibility and authority to assign teachers to meet the needs of the School District. One or more of the criteria below will be considered in the assignment and transfer of teachers. If a teacher is required to change building, elementary grade level or secondary subject assignment (i.e., art, math, science, etc.) in addition to the procedure outlined in paragraph a., any teacher objecting to the transfer pursuant to paragraph a. will be given the opportunity to discuss the transfer with the Superintendent. No bargaining unit member who has been involuntarily transferred shall be involuntarily transferred again for one (1) year from the effective date of transfer unless agreement between the District and the Association that the move would save a teaching position and/or prevent the furlough of an existing employee. Excluded from this provision are special education, gifted and special area teachers such as music, art and physical education and any teacher whose transfer is necessitated by district wide, building level or class declining enrollment. c. The Superintendent has the authority for the assignment of teachers. Teacher transfer will take place by using one or more of the following criteria: 1) Needs of students, as defined by the Board (after input from the teacher involved in the transfer). 2) District program needs. 3) Desires and goals of the teacher. 4) Quality of performance in prior assignments (including sponsorship of extra-curricular activities). 5) Seniority (length of service in Rose Tree Media). 6) Length of professional service. 7) Academic achievement (degree status).