Common use of Voluntary Transfers Clause in Contracts

Voluntary Transfers. 4.04.1 Members who desire a transfer to a posted vacancy shall contact the Human Resources Department, in writing, and shall be given consideration for that position provided that a contact has been made with the personnel office on or before the closing date. No assignment shall be made before the closing date. Administrators are required to interview a minimum of five (5) qualified members of the bargaining unit requesting a specific position. 4.04.2 The member who in the judgment of the site/program administrator best meets the needs of the school(s) or the site(s) where the vacancy exists, shall be given the assignment. In reaching this judgment, the site/program administrator shall consider, among other things, the credential, major/minor fields of study, experience and seniority. The weight to be given any of those not listed, shall be determined by the site/program administrator. This decision shall not be arbitrary or capricious. 4.04.3 Any vacancy not selected by an involuntary transferee shall be opened to any member choosing a transfer. Teachers may apply in writing for posted vacancies not selected by involuntary transferees, up to the listed closing date during each cycle. Assignments shall not be made until all interview requests have been considered. 4.04.4 In middle school and high school, the procedure for voluntary transfers shall also apply from December 1 until ten (10) days prior to the commencement of the second semester. 4.04.5 Voluntary transfers beyond the times specified require approval of the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources/designee. 4.04.6 A request for a voluntary transfer shall not be denied arbitrarily. 4.04.7 If a request for a voluntary transfer is denied, the member shall be given, upon request, the specific reason(s) for the denial in writing.

Voluntary Transfers. 4.04.1 Members 4.4.1 Teachers may initiate their own transfer by submitting a written request to the District Superintendent or designee. 4.4.2 Applications for transfer may be submitted at any time during the District’s regular office hours. 4.4.3 A transfer application may be submitted in response to a particular opening that has been announced in the District or simply for purposes of receiving consideration for vacancies as they occur. If the applicant indicates that he/she wishes only to be considered for a particular opening, his/her application will become inactive once that opening is filled. Otherwise, the application will be kept open by the District for reference when vacancies occur until March 15th of that school year. 4.4.3.1 Teachers who desire wish to transfer to another site and/or grade level for the next school year should submit a transfer request letter to a posted vacancy the District as soon as possible after March 15th and prior to May 1st. The letter should be as specific as possible about the new assignment desired. Requests for transfer after May 1st will be taken by the District but will be considered for transfer within the staffing assignments that exist when the request is received. 4.4.4 The administration shall contact post notice of all known certificated vacancies as soon as they are authorized by the Human Resources Department, in writing, and District. Notices shall be given consideration posted for that position provided that a contact has been made with the personnel office on or before the closing date. No assignment shall be made before the closing date. Administrators are required to interview a minimum of at least five (5) qualified members of working days on the bargaining unit requesting a specific position. 4.04.2 The member who in District website and transmitted by email using the judgment of the site/program administrator best meets the needs of the school(s) or the site(s) where the vacancy exists, shall be given the assignment. In reaching this judgment, the site/program administrator shall consider, among other things, the credential, major/minor fields of study, experience and seniority. The weight to be given any of those not listed, shall be determined by the site/program administrator. This decision shall not be arbitrary or capricious. 4.04.3 Any vacancy not selected by an involuntary transferee shall be opened to any member choosing a transfer. Teachers may apply in writing for posted vacancies not selected by involuntary transferees, up to the listed closing date during each cycle. Assignments shall not be made until all interview requests have been considered. 4.04.4 In middle school and high school, the procedure for voluntary transfers shall also apply from December 1 until ten (10) days District’s system prior to the commencement of closing date for applications which shall be specified on the second semesternotice for the vacancy. The District may post the vacancy outside the District simultaneously with the in-house posting. 4.04.5 Voluntary transfers beyond 4.4.5 Transfer requests for the times specified require approval of next school year will be reviewed by site administrators and assignments made. An attempt to contact the Assistant Superintendentteacher will then be made to confirm that the teacher still wants to make the requested transfer. If the teacher accepts the assignment, Human Resources/designeethe transfer will become final. If the assignment is declined, the request for transfer will be removed from the file. The teacher may submit a different request if desired. 4.04.6 A request for 4.4.6 If a voluntary transfer shall not be denied arbitrarily. 4.04.7 If a request for a voluntary transfer is denied, the member employee may request and shall be givengranted a meeting, upon requestaccompanied by an Association representative, and/or a written statement regarding the specific reason(s) reasons for the denial denial. 4.4.7 Vacant positions in writingthe District teaching staff shall be offered to currently employed certificated staff members who have applied, who are qualified, and who are acceptable to the receiving school Principal for such positions prior to the employment of anyone from outside the District. 4.4.8 No position shall be filled until after the closing date for application specified on the notice of vacancy.

Voluntary Transfers. 4.04.1 Members who desire a transfer to a posted vacancy shall contact 18.5.1 Vacancies for the Human Resources Department, in writing, and following school year shall be given consideration for that position provided that a contact has been made with the personnel office on or before the closing date. No assignment shall be made before the closing date. Administrators are required to interview a minimum of posted at least five (5) qualified members of the bargaining unit requesting a specific position. 4.04.2 The member who in the judgment of the site/program administrator best meets the needs of the school(s) or the site(s) where the vacancy exists, shall be given the assignment. In reaching this judgment, the site/program administrator shall consider, among other things, the credential, major/minor fields of study, experience and seniority. The weight to be given any of those not listed, shall be determined by the site/program administrator. This decision shall not be arbitrary or capricious. 4.04.3 Any vacancy not selected by an involuntary transferee shall be opened to any member choosing a transfer. Teachers may apply in writing for posted vacancies not selected by involuntary transferees, up to the listed closing date during each cycle. Assignments shall not be made until all interview requests have been considered. 4.04.4 In middle school and high school, the procedure for voluntary transfers shall also apply from December 1 until ten (10) days prior to the commencement of the second semesterposition being closed. 4.04.5 Voluntary transfers beyond the times specified require approval 18.5.2 Employees who make a voluntary request for a change in grade and/or subject assignment or who desire to transfer to another site, shall file a written statement of such desire with the Assistant SuperintendentSuperintendent of Human Resources or designee no later than March 30. Such statement shall include the grade and/or the subject to which the employee desires to be transferred, Human Resources/designeein order of preference. The Assistant Superintendent or designee shall inform the principals of employees who have requested transfer to their school site. Principals shall give preference to District employees in filling any vacancies. Whenever a principal is considering an employee for transfer into the site, the employee shall go through the regular interview process. 4.04.6 18.5.3 A request for transfer shall be considered active for the year for which the transfer is requested unless withdrawn by the applicant. 18.5.4 The applicant’s current position shall not be posted as a voluntary vacancy until he/she formally accepts the transfer. 18.5.5 A transfer request shall not be denied arbitrarily. 4.04.7 If a arbitrarily or capriciously. A unit member may request the written rationale for a voluntary transfer is deniedhis/her not receiving the reassignment. This shall be provided to the unit member within five (5) days of receipt of the request by the District. Additionally, the unit member shall be givengranted a meeting, upon requestrequest with the administrator to discuss the transfer denial. 18.5.6 By October 1st prior to the opening of a new school, the specific reason(s) for District and the denial in writingAssociation agree to negotiate the process by which the vacancies shall be filled. If the parties are unable to agree on a process by February prior to the school opening, the filling of the vacancies shall be governed by the existing terms of this Article.

Voluntary Transfers. 4.04.1 Members Members, who desire a transfer to a posted vacancy shall contact the Human Resources Department, in writing, and shall be given consideration for that position provided that a contact has been made with the personnel office on or before the closing date. No assignment shall be made before the closing date. Administrators are required to interview a minimum of five (5) qualified members of the bargaining unit requesting a specific position. 4.04.2 The member who in the judgment of the site/program administrator best meets the needs of the school(s) or the site(s) where the vacancy exists, shall be given the assignment. In reaching this judgment, the site/program administrator shall consider, among other things, the credential, major/minor fields of study, experience and seniority. The weight to be given any of those not listed, shall be determined by the site/program administrator. This decision shall not be arbitrary or capricious. 4.04.3 Any vacancy not selected by an involuntary transferee shall be opened to any member choosing a transfer. Teachers may apply in writing for posted vacancies not selected by involuntary transferees, up to the listed closing date during each cycle. Assignments shall not be made until all interview requests have been considered. 4.04.4 In middle school and high school, the procedure for voluntary transfers shall also apply from December 1 the Friday prior to Thanksgiving break until ten (10) days prior to the commencement of the second semester. 4.04.5 Voluntary transfers beyond the times specified require approval of the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources/designee. 4.04.6 A request for a voluntary transfer shall not be denied arbitrarily. 4.04.7 If a request for a voluntary transfer is denied, the member shall be given, upon request, the specific reason(s) for the denial in writing.

Voluntary Transfers. 4.04.1 Members Members, who desire a transfer to a posted vacancy shall contact the Human Resources Department, in writing, and shall be given consideration for that position provided that a contact has been made with the personnel office on or before the closing date. No assignment shall be made before the closing date. Administrators are required to interview a minimum of five (5) qualified members of the bargaining unit requesting a specific position. 4.04.2 The member who in the judgment of the site/program administrator best meets the needs of the school(s) or the site(s) where the vacancy exists, shall be given the assignment. In reaching this judgment, the site/program administrator shall consider, among other things, the credential, major/minor fields of study, experience and seniority. The weight to be given any of those not listed, shall be determined by the site/program administrator. This decision shall not be arbitrary or capricious. 4.04.3 Any vacancy not selected by an involuntary transferee shall be opened to any member choosing a transfer. Teachers may apply in writing for posted vacancies not selected by involuntary transferees, up to the listed closing date during each cycle. a. All vacancies posted during the Involuntary Transfer process (section 4.03.2) shall remain open to application from internal candidates until five (5) work days after the conclusion of the involuntary transfer meetings. Assignments shall not be made until all interview requests have been considered. 4.04.4 In middle school and high school, the procedure for voluntary transfers shall also apply from December 1 the Friday prior to Thanksgiving break until ten (10) days prior to the commencement of the second semester. 4.04.5 Voluntary transfers beyond the times specified require approval of the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources/designee. 4.04.6 A request for a voluntary transfer shall not be denied arbitrarily. 4.04.7 If a request for a voluntary transfer is denied, the member shall be given, upon request, the specific reason(s) for the denial in writing.

Voluntary Transfers. 4.04.1 Members (a) Effective February 1, 2001, an appointed teacher must have three (3) years of location seniority in order to voluntarily transfer to another school in the position classification or subject for which he/she is presently qualified and appointed. (b) Teachers seeking voluntary transfers shall receive priority on the basis of their years of location seniority. (c) A teacher who desire has been rated unsatisfactory in the current year shall be ineligible for a voluntary transfer or a right-to-return. (d) Applications for transfer on forms furnished by the Board shall be filed with the Office of Human Resources between February 1 and May 1 preceding the school year in which the transfer is to take effect. When the last day of the filing period falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the deadline shall be extended to the next workday. (e) An employee requesting a voluntary transfer to a posted vacancy shall contact school may file a single application listing his or her preferences on the Human Resources Department, in writing, and shall be given consideration for that position form provided that a contact has been made with the personnel office on or before the closing date. No assignment shall be made before the closing date. Administrators are required to interview a minimum of five (5) qualified members of the bargaining unit requesting a specific position. 4.04.2 The member who in the judgment of the site/program administrator best meets the needs of the school(s) or the site(s) where the vacancy exists, shall be given the assignment. In reaching this judgment, the site/program administrator shall consider, among other things, the credential, major/minor fields of study, experience and seniority. The weight to be given any of those not listed, shall be determined by the site/program administratorBoard. This decision shall not be arbitrary or capricious. 4.04.3 Any vacancy not selected by an involuntary transferee shall be opened to any member choosing a transfer. Teachers may apply in writing for posted vacancies not selected by involuntary transferees, up to the listed closing date during each cycle. Assignments shall not be made until all interview requests have been considered. 4.04.4 In middle school and high school, the procedure for voluntary transfers shall also apply from December 1 until Only ten (10) days schools may be listed in order of preference. (f) Transfer requests timely filed and forced transfers shall be considered for authorized vacancies that are identified during the four (4) week period following completion of allotments, generally prior to July 10. All transfer requests shall be honored prior to September 1 to fill those vacancies created by administrative action by the commencement of the second semesterDistrict. 4.04.5 Voluntary transfers beyond (g) A teacher must accept any transfer requested unless he/she notifies the times specified require approval Administration in writing of his/her desire to withdraw the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources/designeerequest before the date on which the transfer is granted. 4.04.6 A request for a voluntary transfer shall not be denied arbitrarily. 4.04.7 If a request for a voluntary transfer is denied, the member shall be given, upon (h) Upon request, the specific reason(sFederation shall be notified immediately of all authorized vacancies identified. (i) for Demonstration teachers may elect to file voluntary transfers and rights to return to non-demonstration positions within their previously appointed subject areas, subject to existing rules governing such transfers and rights to return. A demonstration teacher who transfers or returns to such a non-demonstration position shall revert from the denial in writingdemonstration teacher salary schedule to the regular teacher salary schedule.