Common use of Voluntary Transfers Clause in Contracts

Voluntary Transfers. A. All vacant positions in the Bargaining Unit shall be posted for five (5) workdays. B. Notices of transfer opportunities shall be posted by title; on Ed-Join, on the CCCOE web site; at the West County Detention Center facility, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Center, Student Programs and Services Regional Offices, and distributed to Unit Members upon request. On CCCOE’s Staff Development Day, Unit Members shall receive a listing of all posting locations. Knowledge of transfers shall be the responsibility of the Unit Member either by inquiry concerning the posted transfer opportunities or by the provision of Section 2.c. of this Article. C. Unit Members seeking to transfer from their present assignment shall complete a “Request for Transfer” form and file it with the Human Resources Office. A Unit Member may request a transfer to take effect either during the school year or at the beginning of the next school year. The request may be as specific or as broad as the Unit Member desires to make it. Unit Members whose requests for transfer have not been granted and who wish to continue to seek a transfer shall file another form at the beginning of each school year. A Unit Member may submit a request for transfer at any time, whether or not a vacancy exists. A Unit Member may also submit a request for a transfer subsequent to the posting procedure of this Article. D. Five (5) workdays after the posting of any transfer opportunity, all on-file and newly completed “Request for Transfer” forms received by the Human Resources Office shall be considered. Applications resulting in transfer offers may be rejected at the option of the Unit Member. 14 Article 14- Section 2 and 6 Amended 12/04; All Sections in Article 14 were Amended 11/06 to delete the word “Reassignment”, Article 14, Section 1.a. added, new definition language for “Vacancy” 11/06; E. A “Request for Transfer” shall be considered on the basis of program needs, qualifications, proximity of the applicant’s residence to the work site, and seniority. Consideration of program needs will be on a basis that is not arbitrary or capricious. F. A Unit Member who requests a transfer, which is not granted, will be provided the specific reasons for rejection, upon request. G. Notices of transfer opportunities shall be sent to the Association. When requested by the Association, notices of transfer opportunities will be sent by certified mail. H. During the posting periods, the transfer opportunities and vacancies will not be permanently filled. I. Unit Members may request lateral movement between two positions for which they are appropriately credentialed and qualified. Such lateral transfer must be approved by the two respective program administrators. The two program administrators shall not unreasonably withhold their consent.

Voluntary Transfers. A. All vacant positions in 1. Employees may apply for a transfer within the Bargaining Unit shall be application deadline to any opening posted for five (5) workdays. B. Notices of transfer opportunities shall be posted by title; on Ed-Join, on pursuant to the CCCOE web site; at the West County Detention Center facility, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Center, Student Programs and Services Regional Offices, and distributed to Unit Members upon request. On CCCOE’s Staff Development Day, Unit Members shall receive a listing of all posting locations. Knowledge of transfers shall be the responsibility of the Unit Member either by inquiry concerning the posted transfer opportunities or by the provision provisions of Section 2.c. B of this Article. Prior to April 1, of the school year, employees may also apply for transfer for the following school year even if there are no known openings at the time of application; provided, however, that the application specifies the school(s), grade level(s), and subject area(s) of the positions to which the employee would like to transfer. C. Unit Members seeking 2. When an employee wants to transfer transfer, the following procedure shall be followed: a. The employee shall obtain a Transfer Request Form from their present assignment shall complete a “Request for Transfer” form and file it with the Human Resources OfficeOffice and complete the appropriate section of the form. b. The employee shall then submit the completed Transfer Request Form to the employee’s site administrator for signature and comment. Such signature shall be an acknowledgment that the site administrator has been informed of the employee’s desire for transfer. If a Transfer Request Form is submitted in connection with a particular vacancy or for the purpose of specifying interest in a position if one should become vacant, the employee shall be notified that the form has been received. Transfer forms received directly in the Human Resources department will be date stamped with a copy provided to the employee. If the form is submitted electronically, they will receive an email acknowledgement. c. The Human Resources Office shall furnish the site administrator of the work site where a specific vacancy exists with the name(s) and present assignment(s) of employee(s) applying for the vacancy. That site administrator shall interview each employee requesting the transfer, and then shall make a recommendation to the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. 3. When, as reasonably determined by the District, the qualifications of candidates for a particular position are equal, present employees shall be given preference over non-employees and the present employees with the greatest seniority shall be given preference over the other present employees. 4. When a transfer request is denied, the District shall notify the employee whose transfer request was denied. The Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, upon written request of the employee, shall meet with the employee and explain the specific reason(s) for the denial. A Unit Member may request a transfer to take effect either during the school year or at the beginning representative of the next school year. The request Association may be as specific or as broad as present at this meeting if requested by the Unit Member desires to make itemployee, and another representative of the District may be present at this meeting if requested by the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. 5. Unit Members whose requests for transfer have not been granted and who wish to continue to seek a transfer shall file another form at the beginning of each school year. A Unit Member may submit Filing a request for transfer at any time, whether or not a vacancy exists. A Unit Member may also submit a request for a transfer subsequent shall be without prejudice to the posting procedure of this Articleemployee in the employee's present position. D. Five (5) workdays after the posting of any transfer opportunity, all on-file and newly completed “Request for Transfer” forms received by the Human Resources Office shall be considered. Applications resulting in transfer offers may be rejected at the option of the Unit Member. 14 Article 14- Section 2 and 6 Amended 12/04; All Sections in Article 14 were Amended 11/06 to delete the word “Reassignment”, Article 14, Section 1.a. added, new definition language for “Vacancy” 11/06; E. A “Request for Transfer” shall be considered on the basis of program needs, qualifications, proximity of the applicant’s residence to the work site, and seniority. Consideration of program needs will be on a basis that is not arbitrary or capricious. F. A Unit Member who requests a transfer, which is not granted, will be provided the specific reasons for rejection, upon request. G. Notices of transfer opportunities shall be sent to the Association. When requested by the Association, notices of transfer opportunities will be sent by certified mail. H. During the posting periods, the transfer opportunities and vacancies will not be permanently filled. I. Unit Members may request lateral movement between two positions for which they are appropriately credentialed and qualified. Such lateral transfer must be approved by the two respective program administrators. The two program administrators shall not unreasonably withhold their consent.

Voluntary Transfers. A. 12.1 A request for transfer request form will be sent to all certificated staff via district email prior to filling any certificated vacancies represented by the association for the ensuing school year, arising prior to four weeks before the first day of school. All vacant non teaching certificated positions in the Bargaining Unit shall represented by RTA will be posted for a minimum of 5 days on Edjoin. 12.1.1 A vacancy is defined as any vacated, promotional, or newly created position, including positions created by reconfiguration or restructuring, or new school sites, and any supplemental instructional programs offered by the District. 12.2 Unit members may apply for a vacancy on district prescribed forms or through the Edjoin application process. Any application for vacancy shall remain valid for the school year in which it is filed. 12.2.1 A vacancy notice shall contain the following: ● A closing date, which is at least five (5) workdaysworking days following the posting date ● A job title ● Credentials and qualifications necessary to meet the requirements of the positions Vacancies shall not be filled until after the closing date. B. Notices of transfer opportunities 12.3 All qualified applicants applying for a vacancy shall be given consideration by the District. Unit members shall be given first consideration over outside applicants for vacancies posted pursuant to 12.1 above. The selection of the candidate to fill a position shall be made by title; on Ed-Jointhe administration taking into consideration the following factors: Training Special Skills and Strengths Credentialing Performance in Interview Performance Evaluations Needs of the District and/or school Experience If these factors are equal between two or more qualified applicants, on as determined by the CCCOE web site; at the West County Detention Center facilityDistrict, experience shall be a priority consideration. The District’s determination shall be final. 12.4 If an applicant’s request for voluntary transfer is denied, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Centerapplicant shall be granted, Student Programs and Services Regional Offices, and distributed to Unit Members upon request, a meeting with the administrator who denied the request to discuss the reasons for the denial. On CCCOE’s Staff Development Day, Unit Members shall receive a listing of all posting locations. Knowledge of transfers shall Written reasons for the denial will be the responsibility of the Unit Member either by inquiry concerning the posted transfer opportunities or by the provision of Section 2.c. of this Articleprovided upon request. C. Unit Members seeking to 12.5 The application for a voluntary transfer from their present assignment shall complete a “Request for Transfer” form and file it with not jeopardize the Human Resources Officeunit member’s current assignment. A Unit Member may request a transfer to take effect either during the school year or at the beginning of the next school year. The request may be as specific or as broad as the Unit Member desires to make it. Unit Members whose requests for transfer have not been granted and who wish to continue to seek a transfer shall file another form at the beginning of each school year. A Unit Member may submit a request for transfer may be withdrawn by the unit member making it at any time, whether or not a vacancy exists. A Unit Member may also submit a request unless commitment for a transfer subsequent to the posting procedure of this Article. D. Five (5) workdays after the posting of any transfer opportunity, all on-file and newly completed “Request for Transfer” forms received replacement has been made by the Human Resources Office shall be considered. Applications resulting in transfer offers may be rejected at the option of the Unit Member. 14 Article 14- Section 2 and 6 Amended 12/04; All Sections in Article 14 were Amended 11/06 to delete the word “Reassignment”, Article 14, Section 1.a. added, new definition language for “Vacancy” 11/06; E. A “Request for Transfer” shall be considered on the basis of program needs, qualifications, proximity of the applicant’s residence to the work site, and seniority. Consideration of program needs will be on a basis that is not arbitrary or capriciousDistrict. F. A Unit Member who requests a transfer, which is not granted, will be provided the specific reasons for rejection, upon request. G. Notices of transfer opportunities shall be sent to the Association. When requested by the Association, notices of transfer opportunities will be sent by certified mail. H. During the posting periods, the transfer opportunities and vacancies will not be permanently filled. I. Unit Members may request lateral movement between two positions for which they are appropriately credentialed and qualified. Such lateral transfer must be approved by the two respective program administrators. The two program administrators shall not unreasonably withhold their consent.

Voluntary Transfers. A. All vacant positions in the Bargaining Unit shall be posted for five (5) workdays. B. Notices of transfer opportunities shall be posted by title; on Ed-Join, on the CCCOE web site; at the West County Detention Center facility, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Center, Student Programs and Services Regional Offices, and distributed to Unit Members upon request. On CCCOE’s Staff Development Day, Unit Members shall receive a listing of all posting locations. Knowledge of transfers shall be the responsibility of the Unit Member either by inquiry concerning the posted transfer opportunities or by the provision of Section 2.c. of this Article. C. Unit Members seeking to transfer from their present assignment shall complete a “Request for Transfer” form and file it with the Human Resources Office. A Unit Member may request a transfer to take effect either during the school year or at the beginning of the next school year. The request may be as specific or as broad as the Unit Member desires to make it. Unit Members whose requests for transfer have not been granted and who wish to continue to seek a transfer shall file another form at the beginning of each school year. A Unit Member may submit a request for transfer at any time, whether or not a vacancy exists. A Unit Member may also submit a request for a transfer subsequent to the posting procedure of this Article. D. Five (5) workdays after the posting of any transfer opportunity, all on-file and newly completed “Request for Transfer” forms received by the Human Resources Office shall be considered. Applications resulting in transfer offers may be rejected at the option of the Unit Member. 14 Article 14- Section 2 and 6 Amended 12/04; All Sections in Article 14 were Amended 11/06 to delete the word “Reassignment”, Article 14, Section 1.a. added, new definition language for “Vacancy” 11/06;. E. A “Request for Transfer” shall be considered on the basis of program needs, qualifications, proximity of the applicant’s residence to the work site, and seniority. Consideration of program needs will be on a basis that is not arbitrary or capricious. F. A Unit Member who requests a transfer, which is not granted, will be provided the specific reasons for rejection, upon request. G. Notices of transfer opportunities shall be sent to the Association. When requested by the Association, notices of transfer opportunities will be sent by certified mail. H. During the posting periods, the transfer opportunities and vacancies will not be permanently filled. I. Unit Members may request lateral movement between two positions for which they are appropriately credentialed and qualified. Such lateral transfer must be approved by the two respective program administrators. The two program administrators shall not unreasonably withhold their consent.

Voluntary Transfers. A. All vacant positions in 1. Employees may apply for a transfer within the Bargaining Unit shall be application deadline to any opening posted for five (5) workdays. B. Notices of transfer opportunities shall be posted by title; on Ed-Join, on pursuant to the CCCOE web site; at the West County Detention Center facility, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Center, Student Programs and Services Regional Offices, and distributed to Unit Members upon request. On CCCOE’s Staff Development Day, Unit Members shall receive a listing of all posting locations. Knowledge of transfers shall be the responsibility of the Unit Member either by inquiry concerning the posted transfer opportunities or by the provision provisions of Section 2.c. B of this Article. Prior to April 1, of the school year, employees may also apply for transfer for the following school year even if there are no known openings at the time of application; provided, however, that the application specifies the school(s), grade level(s), and subject area(s) of the positions to which the employee would like to transfer. C. Unit Members seeking 2. When an employee wants to transfer transfer, the following procedure shall be followed: a. The employee shall obtain a Transfer Request Form from their present assignment shall complete a “Request for Transfer” form and file it with the Human Resources OfficeOffice and complete the appropriate section of the form. b. The employee shall then submit the completed Transfer Request Form to the employee's site administrator for signature and comment. Such signature shall be an acknowledgment that the site administrator has been informed of the employee's desire for transfer. c. The Human Resources Office shall furnish the site administrator of the work site where a specific opening exists with the names and present assignment of employees applying for the opening. That site administrator shall interview each employee requesting the transfer, and then shall make a recommendation to the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. 3. When, as reasonably determined by the District, the qualifications of candidates for a particular position are equal, present employees shall be given preference over non-employees and the present employees with the greatest seniority shall be given preference over the other present employees. 4. When a transfer request is denied, the District shall notify the employee whose transfer request was denied. The Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, upon written request of the employee, shall meet with the employee and explain the specific reason(s) for the denial. A Unit Member may request a transfer to take effect either during the school year or at the beginning representative of the next school year. The request Association may be as specific or as broad as present at this meeting if requested by the Unit Member desires to make itemployee, and another representative of the District may be present at this meeting if requested by the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. 5. Unit Members whose requests for transfer have not been granted and who wish to continue to seek a transfer shall file another form at the beginning of each school year. A Unit Member may submit Filing a request for transfer at any time, whether or not a vacancy exists. A Unit Member may also submit a request for a transfer subsequent shall be without prejudice to the posting procedure of this Articleemployee in the employee's present position. D. Five (5) workdays after the posting of any transfer opportunity, all on-file and newly completed “Request for Transfer” forms received by the Human Resources Office shall be considered. Applications resulting in transfer offers may be rejected at the option of the Unit Member. 14 Article 14- Section 2 and 6 Amended 12/04; All Sections in Article 14 were Amended 11/06 to delete the word “Reassignment”, Article 14, Section 1.a. added, new definition language for “Vacancy” 11/06; E. A “Request for Transfer” shall be considered on the basis of program needs, qualifications, proximity of the applicant’s residence to the work site, and seniority. Consideration of program needs will be on a basis that is not arbitrary or capricious. F. A Unit Member who requests a transfer, which is not granted, will be provided the specific reasons for rejection, upon request. G. Notices of transfer opportunities shall be sent to the Association. When requested by the Association, notices of transfer opportunities will be sent by certified mail. H. During the posting periods, the transfer opportunities and vacancies will not be permanently filled. I. Unit Members may request lateral movement between two positions for which they are appropriately credentialed and qualified. Such lateral transfer must be approved by the two respective program administrators. The two program administrators shall not unreasonably withhold their consent.

Voluntary Transfers. A. All vacant positions in the Bargaining Unit A roster shall be posted developed and maintained throughout the year of those employees who request transfers. This roster will be used to select employees for five (5) workdays. B. Notices of transfer opportunities shall be posted by title; on Ed-Join, on for the CCCOE web site; at the West County Detention Center facility, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Center, Student Programs and Services Regional Offices, and distributed to Unit Members upon request. On CCCOE’s Staff Development Day, Unit Members shall receive a listing of all posting locations. Knowledge of transfers shall be the responsibility of the Unit Member either by inquiry concerning the posted transfer opportunities or by the provision of Section 2.c. of this Article. C. Unit Members seeking to transfer from their present assignment shall complete a “Request for Transfer” form and file it with the Human Resources Office. A Unit Member may request a transfer to take effect either during the school year or at the beginning of the next following school year. The Employees requesting transfers shall list their choices of new assignments in order of priority. Employees shall be placed on the roster in order of their qualifications, and the filing dates of their transfer requests. If equally qualified candidates file on the same date, system wide seniority shall be used to determine their placement on the roster. If an employee does not receive a requested transfer, he/she shall be notified of the reasons in writing and his/her name shall remain on the transfer roster. No later than the 15th of each month, the Board shall send the Union a copy of the updated transfer list. Applicable to Employees Whose Positions Were in Unit I (BTU Teachers) or Unit II (Public School Administrators and Supervisors Association) on June 30, 2010: A roster shall be developed and maintained throughout the year of those employees who 1) were moved to Unit III as a result of the Board Resolution of June 8, 2010, 2) have current MSDE certification, and 3) request may transfers into positions in Unit I. This roster will be as specific or as broad as the Unit Member desires used to make it. Unit Members whose requests select certificated employees for transfer have not been granted and who wish to continue to seek a transfer shall file another form transfers at the beginning end of each the first semester and/or for the following school year. A This roster must be used to assign employees into Unit Member may submit a request for I positions before applicants from outside BCPSS are hired and assigned to Unit I positions. Employees requesting transfers shall list their choices of new assignment in order of priority. Employees shall be placed on the roster in order of their qualifications, and the filing dates of their transfer at any timerequests. If equally qualified candidates file on the same date, whether or not a vacancy existssystem-wide seniority shall be used to determine their placement on the roster. A Unit Member may also submit a request for a transfer subsequent to the posting procedure of this Article. D. Five (5) workdays after the posting of any transfer opportunity, all on-file and newly completed “Request for Transfer” forms received All requests shall be processed by the Office of Human Resources Office Capital. If a certificated employee does not receive a requested transfer, he shall be considered. Applications resulting in transfer offers may be rejected at the option notified of the Unit Memberreason in writing and his name shall remain on the transfer roster. 14 Article 14- Section 2 and 6 Amended 12/04; All Sections in Article 14 were Amended 11/06 to delete On a quarterly basis, the word “Reassignment”, Article 14, Section 1.aHuman Capital Officer shall send the Union a copy of the updated transfer list. added, new definition language for “Vacancy” 11/06; E. A “Request for Transfer” No voluntary transfer shall be considered denied for reasons that are arbitrary, capricious, unreasonable or based on the basis of program needs, qualifications, proximity of the applicant’s residence personal preference. All employees formerly in Unit I who are transferred back to the work site, and Unit I shall retain Unit I seniority. Consideration of program needs will be on a basis that is not arbitrary or capricious. F. A Unit Member who requests a transfer, which is not granted, will be provided the specific reasons for rejection, upon request. G. Notices of transfer opportunities shall be sent to the Association. When requested by the Association, notices of transfer opportunities will be sent by certified mail. H. During the posting periods, the transfer opportunities and vacancies will not be permanently filled. I. Unit Members may request lateral movement between two positions for which they are appropriately credentialed and qualified. Such lateral transfer must be approved by the two respective program administrators. The two program administrators shall not unreasonably withhold their consent.

Voluntary Transfers. A. All vacant positions in 1. Employees may apply for a transfer within the Bargaining Unit shall be application deadline to any opening posted for five (5) workdays. B. Notices of transfer opportunities shall be posted by title; on Ed-Join, on pursuant to the CCCOE web site; at the West County Detention Center facility, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Center, Student Programs and Services Regional Offices, and distributed to Unit Members upon request. On CCCOE’s Staff Development Day, Unit Members shall receive a listing of all posting locations. Knowledge of transfers shall be the responsibility of the Unit Member either by inquiry concerning the posted transfer opportunities or by the provision provisions of Section 2.c. B of this Article. Prior to April 1, of the school year, employees may also apply for transfer for the following school year even if there are no known openings at the time of application; provided, however, that the application specifies the school(s), grade level(s), and subject area(s) of the positions to which the employee would like to transfer. C. Unit Members seeking 2. When an employee wants to transfer transfer, the following procedure shall be followed: a. The employee shall obtain a Transfer Request Form from their present assignment the Personnel Services Office and complete the appropriate section of the form. b. The employee shall complete then submit the completed Transfer Request Form to the employee’s site administrator for signature and comment. Such signature shall be an acknowledgment that the site administrator has been informed of the employee’s desire for transfer. If a “Transfer Request Form is submitted in connection with a particular vacancy or for Transfer” the purpose of specifying interest in a position if one should become vacant, the employee shall be notified that the form and file it has been received. Transfer forms received directly in the Personnel Services department will be date stamped with a copy provided to the employee. If the form is submitted electronically, they will receive an email acknowledgement. c. The Personnel Services Office shall furnish the site administrator of the work site where a specific vacancy exists with the Human Resources Officename(s) and present assignment(s) of employee(s) applying for the vacancy. That site administrator shall interview each employee requesting the transfer, and then shall make a recommendation to the Deputy Superintendent, Pupil and Personnel Services 3. When, as reasonably determined by the District, the qualifications of candidates for a particular position are equal, present employees shall be given preference over non-employees and the present employees with the greatest seniority shall be given preference over the other present employees. 4. When a transfer request is denied, the District shall notify the employee whose transfer request was denied. The Deputy Superintendent, Pupil and Personnel Services, upon written request of the employee, shall meet with the employee and explain the specific reason(s) for the denial. A Unit Member may request a transfer to take effect either during the school year or at the beginning representative of the next school year. The request Association may be as specific or as broad as present at this meeting if requested by the Unit Member desires to make itemployee, and another representative of the District may be present at this meeting if requested by the Deputy Superintendent, Pupil and Personnel Services. 5. Unit Members whose requests for transfer have not been granted and who wish to continue to seek a transfer shall file another form at the beginning of each school year. A Unit Member may submit Filing a request for transfer at any time, whether or not a vacancy exists. A Unit Member may also submit a request for a transfer subsequent shall be without prejudice to the posting procedure of this Articleemployee in the employee's present position. D. Five (5) workdays after the posting of any transfer opportunity, all on-file and newly completed “Request for Transfer” forms received by the Human Resources Office shall be considered. Applications resulting in transfer offers may be rejected at the option of the Unit Member. 14 Article 14- Section 2 and 6 Amended 12/04; All Sections in Article 14 were Amended 11/06 to delete the word “Reassignment”, Article 14, Section 1.a. added, new definition language for “Vacancy” 11/06; E. A “Request for Transfer” shall be considered on the basis of program needs, qualifications, proximity of the applicant’s residence to the work site, and seniority. Consideration of program needs will be on a basis that is not arbitrary or capricious. F. A Unit Member who requests a transfer, which is not granted, will be provided the specific reasons for rejection, upon request. G. Notices of transfer opportunities shall be sent to the Association. When requested by the Association, notices of transfer opportunities will be sent by certified mail. H. During the posting periods, the transfer opportunities and vacancies will not be permanently filled. I. Unit Members may request lateral movement between two positions for which they are appropriately credentialed and qualified. Such lateral transfer must be approved by the two respective program administrators. The two program administrators shall not unreasonably withhold their consent.

Voluntary Transfers. A. All vacant positions 13.3.1 A teacher may initiate a request for his/her own transfer from one school to another by submitting a written request for such transfer to the office of the principal of the school to which he/she wishes to transfer. 13.3.2 Requests for transfer shall be submitted on "Transfer Application" forms which shall be made available in the Bargaining Unit District office and at each school site. Information to be set forth on the form will include the teaching assignment and location in which the applicant is interested. 13.3.3 Applications for transfer may be submitted at any time during the schools' regular office hours. 13.3.4 A transfer application may be submitted in response to a particular opening that has been advertised in the District or simply for purposes of receiving consideration for vacancies as they occur. If the applicant indicates on his/her form that he/she wishes only to be considered for a particular opening, his/her application form will be destroyed once that opening is filled; otherwise, the form will be kept on file for reference by principals when vacancies occur in their schools. 13.3.5 The principal of the receiving school, in consultation with the department head, shall be posted responsible for five (5) workdaysreviewing the requests for transfers, conducting the interviews, and making recommendations to the superintendent. B. Notices 13.3.6 The principal, in consultation with the department head, may reject all transfer applications for a particular position and may recommend to the superintendent that the District seek other qualified candidates. 13.3.7 Regardless of how many employees request a transfer opportunities for a particular position, the principal, in consultation with the department head, in making his recommendations to the superintendent, shall consider the following selection criteria in arriving at a decision: 1) Pupil and instructional needs 2) Employee qualifications 3) Seniority in the District 13.3.8 Any employee who is denied a transfer may request and shall be posted granted a meeting with the principal and/or superintendent to discuss the reasons for denial. 13.3.9 As soon as the nature of the vacancy is known, all certificated staff shall be informed of any known certificated vacancy by title; on Ed-Joinelectronic communication. Notices shall include the position description, on the CCCOE web site; at the West County Detention Center facilitylocation, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Centergrade level or subject matter assignment, Student Programs and Services Regional Officescredential requirement, and distributed to Unit Members upon request. On CCCOE’s Staff Development Day, Unit Members shall receive a listing of all posting locations. Knowledge of transfers shall be the responsibility of the Unit Member either by inquiry concerning the posted transfer opportunities or by the provision of Section 2.c. of this Articleapplication deadline. C. Unit Members seeking 13.3.10 A person who wishes to be considered for a particular transfer from their present assignment shall complete submit a “Request for Transfer” form and file it with transfer application to the Human Resources Office. A Unit Member may request a transfer to take effect either during the school year or Department at the beginning of District Office on or before the next school year. The request may be as specific or as broad as closing date identified on the Unit Member desires to make it. Unit Members whose requests for transfer have not been granted and who wish to continue to seek a transfer shall file another form at the beginning of each school year. A Unit Member may submit a request for transfer at any time, whether or not a position vacancy exists. A Unit Member may also submit a request for a transfer subsequent to the posting procedure of this Articlenotice. D. Five (5) workdays after the posting of any transfer opportunity, all on-file and newly completed “Request for Transfer” forms received by the Human Resources Office 13.3.11 Applicants shall be considered. Applications resulting in transfer offers may be rejected at the option notified of the Unit Member. 14 Article 14- Section 2 and 6 Amended 12/04; All Sections in Article 14 were Amended 11/06 to delete the word “Reassignment”, Article 14, Section 1.a. added, new definition language for “Vacancy” 11/06; E. A “Request for Transfer” shall be considered hiring decisions on the basis of program needs, qualifications, proximity of the applicant’s residence to the work site, and seniority. Consideration of program needs will be on a basis that is not arbitrary or capricious. F. A Unit Member who requests a transfer, which is not granted, will be provided the specific reasons for rejection, upon request. G. Notices of transfer opportunities shall be sent to the Association. When requested by the Association, notices of transfer opportunities will be sent by certified mail. H. During the posting periods, the transfer opportunities and vacancies will not be permanently filled. I. Unit Members may request lateral movement between two positions for which they are appropriately credentialed and qualified. Such lateral transfer must be approved by have applied within a reasonable time after the two respective program administrators. The two program administrators shall not unreasonably withhold their consentdecision is made.

Voluntary Transfers. A. All vacant positions in 1. Employees may apply for a transfer within the Bargaining Unit shall be application deadline to any opening posted for five (5) workdays. B. Notices of transfer opportunities shall be posted by title; on Ed-Join, on pursuant to the CCCOE web site; at the West County Detention Center facility, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Center, Student Programs and Services Regional Offices, and distributed to Unit Members upon request. On CCCOE’s Staff Development Day, Unit Members shall receive a listing of all posting locations. Knowledge of transfers shall be the responsibility of the Unit Member either by inquiry concerning the posted transfer opportunities or by the provision provisions of Section 2.c. B of this Article. Prior to April 1, of the school year, employees may also apply for transfer for the following school year even if there are no known openings at the time of application; provided, however, that the application specifies the school(s), grade level(s), and subject area(s) of the positions to which the employee would like to transfer. C. Unit Members seeking 2. When an employee wants to transfer transfer, the following procedure shall be followed: a. The employee shall obtain a Transfer Request Form from their present assignment shall complete a “Request for Transfer” form and file it with the Human Resources OfficeOffice and complete the appropriate section of the form. b. The employee shall then submit the completed Transfer Request Form to the employee’s site administrator for signature and comment. Such signature shall be an acknowledgment that the site administrator has been informed of the employee’s desire for transfer. If a Transfer Request Form is submitted in connection with a particular vacancy or for the purpose of specifying interest in a position if one should become vacant, the employee shall be notified that the form has been received. Transfer forms received directly in the Personnel Services department will be date stamped with a copy provided to the employee. If the form is submitted electronically, they will receive an email acknowledgement. c. The Personnel Services Office shall furnish the site administrator of the work site where a specific vacancy exists with the name(s) and present assignment(s) of employee(s) applying for the vacancy. That site administrator shall interview each employee requesting the transfer, and then shall make a recommendation to the Deputy Superintendent, Pupil and Personnel Services. 3. When, as reasonably determined by the District, the qualifications of candidates for a particular position are equal, present employees shall be given preference over non-employees and the present employees with the greatest seniority shall be given preference over the other present employees. 4. When a transfer request is denied, the District shall notify the employee whose transfer request was denied. The Deputy Superintendent, Pupil and Personnel Services, upon written request of the employee, shall meet with the employee and explain the specific reason(s) for the denial. A Unit Member may request a transfer to take effect either during the school year or at the beginning representative of the next school year. The request Association may be as specific or as broad as present at this meeting if requested by the Unit Member desires to make itemployee, and another representative of the District may be present at this meeting if requested by the Deputy Superintendent, Pupil and Personnel Services. 5. Unit Members whose requests for transfer have not been granted and who wish to continue to seek a transfer shall file another form at the beginning of each school year. A Unit Member may submit Filing a request for transfer at any time, whether or not a vacancy exists. A Unit Member may also submit a request for a transfer subsequent shall be without prejudice to the posting procedure of this Articleemployee in the employee's present position. D. Five (5) workdays after the posting of any transfer opportunity, all on-file and newly completed “Request for Transfer” forms received by the Human Resources Office shall be considered. Applications resulting in transfer offers may be rejected at the option of the Unit Member. 14 Article 14- Section 2 and 6 Amended 12/04; All Sections in Article 14 were Amended 11/06 to delete the word “Reassignment”, Article 14, Section 1.a. added, new definition language for “Vacancy” 11/06; E. A “Request for Transfer” shall be considered on the basis of program needs, qualifications, proximity of the applicant’s residence to the work site, and seniority. Consideration of program needs will be on a basis that is not arbitrary or capricious. F. A Unit Member who requests a transfer, which is not granted, will be provided the specific reasons for rejection, upon request. G. Notices of transfer opportunities shall be sent to the Association. When requested by the Association, notices of transfer opportunities will be sent by certified mail. H. During the posting periods, the transfer opportunities and vacancies will not be permanently filled. I. Unit Members may request lateral movement between two positions for which they are appropriately credentialed and qualified. Such lateral transfer must be approved by the two respective program administrators. The two program administrators shall not unreasonably withhold their consent.

Voluntary Transfers. A. All vacant positions in the Bargaining Unit shall be posted for five (5) workdays. B. Notices of transfer opportunities shall be posted by title; on Ed-Join, on the CCCOE web site; at the West County Detention Center facility, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Center, Student Programs and Services Regional Offices, and distributed to Unit Members upon request. On CCCOE’s Staff Development Day, Unit Members shall receive a listing of all posting locations. Knowledge of transfers shall be the responsibility of the Unit Member either by inquiry concerning the posted transfer opportunities or by the provision of Section 2.c. of this Article. C. Unit Members seeking to transfer from their present assignment shall complete a “Request for Transfer” form and file it with the Human Resources Office. A Unit Member may request a transfer to take effect either during the school year or at the beginning of the next school year. The request may be as specific or as broad as the Unit Member desires to make it. Unit Members whose requests for transfer have not been granted and who wish to continue to seek a transfer shall file another form at the beginning of each school year. A Unit Member may submit a request for transfer at any time, whether or not a vacancy exists. A Unit Member may also submit a request for a transfer subsequent to the posting procedure of this Article. D. Five (5) workdays after the posting of any transfer opportunity, all on-file and newly completed “Request for Transfer” forms received by the Human Resources Office shall be considered. Applications resulting in transfer offers may be rejected at the option of the Unit Member. 14 Article 14- Section 2 and 6 Amended 12/04; All Sections in Article 14 were Amended 11/06 to delete the word “Reassignment”, Article 14, Section 1.a. added, new definition language for “Vacancy” 11/06; Section 1.c. deleted “teacher in charge”, Amended 3.d from “voluntary” to “involuntary” Added Section 3.f 06/20; E. A “Request for Transfer” shall be considered on the basis of program needs, qualifications, proximity of the applicant’s residence to the work site, and seniority. Consideration of program needs will be on a basis that is not arbitrary or capricious. F. A Unit Member who requests a transfer, which is not granted, will be provided the specific reasons for rejection, upon request. G. Notices of transfer opportunities shall be sent to the Association. When requested by the Association, notices of transfer opportunities will be sent by certified mail. H. During the posting periods, the transfer opportunities and vacancies will not be permanently filled. I. Unit Members may request lateral movement between two positions for which they are appropriately credentialed and qualified. Such lateral transfer must be approved by the two respective program administrators. The two program administrators shall not unreasonably withhold their consent.

Voluntary Transfers. A. All vacant A roster shall be developed and maintained through- out the year of those employees who request transfers . This roster will be used to select employees for transfer for the following school year . Employees requesting transfers shall list their choices of new assignments in order of priority . Employees shall be placed on the roster in order of their qualifications, and the filing dates of their transfer re- quests . If equally qualified candidates file on the same date, system wide seniority shall be used to determine their placement on the roster . If an employee does not re- ceive a requested transfer, he/she shall be notified of the reasons in writing and his/her name shall remain on the transfer roster . No later than the 15th of each month, the Board shall send the Union a copy of the updated transfer list . Applicable to Employees Whose Positions Were in Unit I (BTU Teachers) or Unit II (Public School Administra- tors and Supervisors Association) on June 30, 2010: A roster shall be developed and maintained through- out the year of those employees who 1) were moved to Unit III as a result of the Board Resolution of June 8, 2010, 2) have current MSDE certification, and 3) re- quest transfers into positions in Unit I . This roster will be used to select certificated employees for transfers at the Bargaining end of the first semester and/or for the following school year . This roster must be used to assign em- ployees into Unit I positions before applicants from out- side BCPSS are hired and assigned to Unit I positions . Employees requesting transfers shall list their choices of new assignment in order of priority . Employees shall be posted for five (5) workdays. B. Notices placed on the roster in order of their qualifications, and the filing dates of their transfer opportunities requests . If equally qualified candidates file on the same date, system-wide seniority shall be posted by title; on Ed-Join, used to determine their placement on the CCCOE web site; at roster . All requests shall be processed by the West County Detention Center facilityOf- fice of Human Capital . If a certificated employee does not receive a requested transfer, he shall be notified of the reason in writing and his name shall remain on the transfer roster . On a quarterly basis, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ CenterHuman Capi- tal Officer shall send the Union a copy of the updated transfer list . No voluntary transfer shall be denied for reasons that are arbitrary, Student Programs and Services Regional Officescapricious, and distributed unreasonable or based on personal preference . All employees formerly in Unit I who are transferred back to Unit Members upon request. On CCCOE’s Staff Development Day, I shall retain Unit Members shall receive a listing of all posting locations. Knowledge of transfers shall be the responsibility of the Unit Member either by inquiry concerning the posted transfer opportunities or by the provision of Section 2.c. of this ArticleI seniority . C. Unit Members seeking to transfer from their present assignment shall complete a “Request for Transfer” form and file it with the Human Resources Office. A Unit Member may request a transfer to take effect either during the school year or at the beginning of the next school year. The request may be as specific or as broad as the Unit Member desires to make it. Unit Members whose requests for transfer have not been granted and who wish to continue to seek a transfer shall file another form at the beginning of each school year. A Unit Member may submit a request for transfer at any time, whether or not a vacancy exists. A Unit Member may also submit a request for a transfer subsequent to the posting procedure of this Article. D. Five (5) workdays after the posting of any transfer opportunity, all on-file and newly completed “Request for Transfer” forms received by the Human Resources Office shall be considered. Applications resulting in transfer offers may be rejected at the option of the Unit Member. 14 Article 14- Section 2 and 6 Amended 12/04; All Sections in Article 14 were Amended 11/06 to delete the word “Reassignment”, Article 14, Section 1.a. added, new definition language for “Vacancy” 11/06; E. A “Request for Transfer” shall be considered on the basis of program needs, qualifications, proximity of the applicant’s residence to the work site, and seniority. Consideration of program needs will be on a basis that is not arbitrary or capricious. F. A Unit Member who requests a transfer, which is not granted, will be provided the specific reasons for rejection, upon request. G. Notices of transfer opportunities shall be sent to the Association. When requested by the Association, notices of transfer opportunities will be sent by certified mail. H. During the posting periods, the transfer opportunities and vacancies will not be permanently filled. I. Unit Members may request lateral movement between two positions for which they are appropriately credentialed and qualified. Such lateral transfer must be approved by the two respective program administrators. The two program administrators shall not unreasonably withhold their consent.

Voluntary Transfers. A. All vacant The Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources or his/her designee shall cause a list of publicly known vacancies and any newly created positions in which will exist at the Bargaining Unit shall start of the following school year to be posted in all school buildings as soon as possible after the District becomes aware of these positions. Unit members who desire a change in grade and/or subject assignment within the school to which they are assigned shall file a written statement of such desire with the Building Principal by March 30th. Unit members who desire a transfer to another school building shall file a written statement of such desire with the Human Resources Office by March 30th. Voluntary transfer request forms will be available on the intranet. Unit members requesting transfers may, after filing a written request, have a meeting with the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources to discuss the request. The Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources will notify the unit member when a vacancy occurs. Within ten (10) calendar days of the electronic mailing of such notice, the unit member shall signify in writing his or her intention to become an active applicant for the position. Interested unit members will be granted an interview. The interview will be conducted by the Principal or his/her designee and at least one teacher from the school serving in a role similar to the one where the transfer is sought. Following the interview, the principal will make the decision as to whether to recommend the unit member for the transfer or not, based upon sound educational policy and the best interests of the district. Transfer requests will be considered based upon programmatic and instructional needs of the school/department, course content knowledge, tenure area and certification. In cases where more than one unit member requests a transfer to a position, all members will be given the opportunity to interview. If all things appear to be equal amongst the members requesting transfer, the transfer will be granted to the most senior member. Should a transfer request be denied, the principal will provide the member(s) requesting transfer with feedback as to why the request was not granted. If the member wishes to appeal the decision, he/she will submit a letter to the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and the President of PEA within five (5) workdays. B. Notices days of receiving the decision. The Assistant Superintendent and the Association President will meet to discuss the request and review the appeal. They may, in their judgement, request to meet with the principal, members of the committee and/or the member requesting transfer opportunities shall be posted by title; on Ed-Join, on the CCCOE web site; at the West County Detention Center facilityto gather further information. After review, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Center, Student Programs Assistant Superintendent and Services Regional Offices, and distributed to Unit Members upon requestAssociation President will render a joint decision. On CCCOE’s Staff Development Day, Unit Members shall receive a listing of all posting locations. Knowledge of transfers shall be the responsibility of the Unit Member either by inquiry concerning the posted transfer opportunities or by the provision of Section 2.c. of this Article. C. Unit Members seeking to transfer from their present assignment shall complete a “Request for Transfer” form and file it with the Human Resources Office. A Unit Member may request a transfer to take effect either during the school year or at the beginning of the next school year. The request may be as specific or as broad as the Unit Member desires to make it. Unit Members whose requests for transfer have not been granted and who wish to continue to seek a transfer shall file another form at the beginning of each school year. A Unit Member may submit a request for transfer at any time, whether or not a vacancy exists. A Unit Member may also submit a request for a transfer subsequent to the posting procedure of this Article. D. Five (5) workdays after the posting of any transfer opportunity, all on-file and newly completed “Request for Transfer” forms received by the Human Resources Office shall be considered. Applications resulting in transfer offers may be rejected at the option of the Unit Member. 14 Article 14- Section 2 and 6 Amended 12/04; All Sections in Article 14 were Amended 11/06 to delete the word “Reassignment”, Article 14, Section 1.a. added, new definition language for “Vacancy” 11/06; E. A “Request for Transfer” shall be considered on the basis of program needs, qualifications, proximity of the applicant’s residence to the work site, and seniority. Consideration of program needs This decision will be on a basis that is not arbitrary or capricious. F. A Unit Member who requests a transfer, which is not granted, will be provided the specific reasons for rejection, upon request. G. Notices of transfer opportunities shall be sent to the Association. When requested by the Association, notices of transfer opportunities will be sent by certified mail. H. During the posting periods, the transfer opportunities final and vacancies will not be permanently filled. I. Unit Members may request lateral movement between two positions for which they are appropriately credentialed and qualifiedsubject to the grievance process. Such lateral If the unit member refuses the assignment, his or her name will be removed from the voluntary transfer must list. Voluntary transfer requests will be approved kept confidential by the two respective program administrators. The two program administrators shall not unreasonably withhold their consentAssistant Superintendent for Human Resources until the requested opening occurs and will remain on file until September 1st of the following school year.

Voluntary Transfers. A. All vacant positions in the Bargaining Unit A roster shall be posted developed and maintained through- out the year of those employees who request transfers. This roster will be used to select employees for five (5) workdays. B. Notices of transfer opportunities shall be posted by title; on Ed-Join, on for the CCCOE web site; at the West County Detention Center facility, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Center, Student Programs and Services Regional Offices, and distributed to Unit Members upon request. On CCCOE’s Staff Development Day, Unit Members shall receive a listing of all posting locations. Knowledge of transfers shall be the responsibility of the Unit Member either by inquiry concerning the posted transfer opportunities or by the provision of Section 2.c. of this Article. C. Unit Members seeking to transfer from their present assignment shall complete a “Request for Transfer” form and file it with the Human Resources Office. A Unit Member may request a transfer to take effect either during the school year or at the beginning of the next following school year. The request may Employees requesting transfers shall list their choices of new assignments in order of priority. Employees shall be placed on the roster in order of their qualifications, and the filing dates of their transfer re- quests. If equally qualified candidates file on the same date, system wide seniority shall be used to determine their placement on the roster. If an employee does not re- ceive a requested transfer, he/she shall be notified of the reasons in writing and his/her name shall remain on the transfer roster. No later than the 15th of each month, the Board shall send the Union a copy of the updated transfer list. Applicable to Employees Whose Positions Were in Unit I (BTU Teachers) or Unit II (Public School Administra- tors and Supervisors Association) on June 30, 2010: A roster shall be developed and maintained through- out the year of those employees who 1) were moved to Unit III as specific or as broad as a result of the Board Resolution of June 8, 2010, 2) have current MSDE certification, and 3) re- quest transfers into positions in Unit Member desires I. This roster will be used to make it. Unit Members whose requests select certificated employees for transfer have not been granted and who wish to continue to seek a transfer shall file another form transfers at the beginning end of each the first semester and/or for the following school year. A This roster must be used to assign em- ployees into Unit Member may submit a request for I positions before applicants from out- side BCPSS are hired and assigned to Unit I positions. Employees requesting transfers shall list their choices of new assignment in order of priority. Employees shall be placed on the roster in order of their qualifications, and the filing dates of their transfer at any timerequests. If equally qualified candidates file on the same date, whether or not a vacancy existssystem-wide seniority shall be used to determine their placement on the roster. A Unit Member may also submit a request for a transfer subsequent to the posting procedure of this Article. D. Five (5) workdays after the posting of any transfer opportunity, all on-file and newly completed “Request for Transfer” forms received All requests shall be processed by the Of- fice of Human Resources Office Capital. If a certificated employee does not receive a requested transfer, he shall be considered. Applications resulting in transfer offers may be rejected at the option notified of the Unit Memberreason in writing and his name shall remain on the transfer roster. 14 Article 14- Section 2 and 6 Amended 12/04; All Sections in Article 14 were Amended 11/06 to delete On a quarterly basis, the word “Reassignment”, Article 14, Section 1.aHuman Capi- tal Officer shall send the Union a copy of the updated transfer list. added, new definition language for “Vacancy” 11/06; E. A “Request for Transfer” No voluntary transfer shall be considered denied for reasons that are arbitrary, capricious, unreasonable or based on the basis of program needs, qualifications, proximity of the applicant’s residence personal preference. All employees formerly in Unit I who are transferred back to the work site, and Unit I shall retain Unit I seniority. Consideration of program needs will be on a basis that is not arbitrary or capricious. F. A Unit Member who requests a transfer, which is not granted, will be provided the specific reasons for rejection, upon request. G. Notices of transfer opportunities shall be sent to the Association. When requested by the Association, notices of transfer opportunities will be sent by certified mail. H. During the posting periods, the transfer opportunities and vacancies will not be permanently filled. I. Unit Members may request lateral movement between two positions for which they are appropriately credentialed and qualified. Such lateral transfer must be approved by the two respective program administrators. The two program administrators shall not unreasonably withhold their consent.