Common use of Voluntary Transfers Clause in Contracts

Voluntary Transfers. a. Voluntary Transfers are encouraged to allow an employee to accommodate personal and professional choice for job location and/or focus. b. Requests for transfer shall be made on a District form with a copy of the most recent evaluation and submitted to Human Resources. Should an employee be placed in the unscheduled evaluation process during the school year in which they have submitted a transfer request, the employee is no longer eligible to participate in the voluntary transfer process. When an employee is no longer in the unscheduled evaluation process, the employee is then eligible to submit a transfer request with his or her most recent evaluation. Employees may apply for a transfer to a specific site or for any position within his or her classification that becomes open. All transfer applications submitted to Human Resources shall be active for the current school year. Prior to July 1st of the following school year, employees in good standing will be contacted by Human Resources to determine continued interest to extend transfer request. Human Resources shall provide a list of transfer applicants to AFSCME upon request. 1. Transfer to a specific site. The employee must complete a “Request for Transfer” form. 2. Transfer to any site. Employees willing to consider placement in any open position within their current classification should complete a Request for Transfer form and so indicate. c. When a vacancy occurs, the announcement shall be posted as set out in Sections 6.1.1, 6.1.2 and 6.3.1. d. All employees in good standing who have completed their probation are eligible to apply for a voluntary transfer. Good standing means that the employee has a current evaluation that meets or exceeds standards and is not currently on an improvement plan or unscheduled evaluation cycle. All internal candidates who have submitted a Request for Transfer form will be interviewed. However, if more than ten (10) transfer applicants apply, interview consideration will be based on qualifications. Requests for transfer shall be made on a District form with a copy of the most recent evaluation and submitted to Human Resources prior to application deadline. If there is no evaluation within the last twelve (12) months, and/or during the sixty (60), ninety (90), or one hundred twenty (120) day unscheduled evaluation period, the employee’s performance during that period shall be deemed as meeting all standards and the transfer process will proceed. All transfer applications submitted to Human Resources shall be active for the current school year. e. Transfer requests shall be considered in terms of the following criteria: 1. If a reemployment lists exists for the job classification vacancy, first right of refusal will be extended to those on the reemployment list in order of seniority. 2. Transfer requests on file with Human Resources will be given priority consideration prior to vacancy posting. Human Resources will coordinate a transfer interview with department/school site administrator and/or designee. 3. If a decision is made by the authorized manager or administrator not to fill a vacancy with any of the employees applying for transfer, the reason will be provided in writing upon written request. All candidates will be advised of the results of the transfer process.

Voluntary Transfers. a. Voluntary Transfers are encouraged 7.1.1 Vacant positions will be posted on the District’s online application system. The Current Certificated Vacancy form will also be posted at school sites and concurrently emailed to allow an employee all certificated employees with the Request for Transfer form attached. The signed Request for Transfer form must be returned to accommodate personal and professional choice the Human Resources Office by the closing date for job location and/or focusthe position as posted on the District’s on-line application system. b. Requests 7.1.2 Transfer of a certificated employee shall be considered only when the position requested is vacant. 7.1.3 Current employees are guaranteed a minimum of five (5) days from the posting date to submit the Request for Transfer form to the Human Resources Office before any vacancy can be filled. If the application deadline date on the District’s on-line application system extends beyond those five (5) days, current employees may still submit the Request for Transfer form for that position. 7.1.4 The District will consider requests for transfer if the requesting employee possesses the appropriate credential, training, experience and abilities for the vacant position. For each position, applicants who are selected for an interview, including transfer requests, shall be made on afforded the same interview process. 7.1.5 When considering voluntary transfers for a District form with a copy of the most recent evaluation and submitted to Human Resources. Should an employee be placed in the unscheduled evaluation process during the coming school year in which they have submitted a transfer requestyear, the employee is no longer eligible District shall offer an interview to participate in the voluntary transfer process. When an employee is no longer in the unscheduled evaluation process, the employee is then eligible to submit a transfer request with his employees who were either involuntarily reassigned or her most recent evaluation. Employees may apply for a transfer to a specific site or for any position within his or her classification that becomes open. All transfer applications submitted to Human Resources shall be active involuntarily transferred for the current school year. Prior The interview shall be for positions the employee has requested a transfer to July 1st and for which they are qualified. It shall be the obligation of the following school year, employees in good standing will be contacted by Human Resources employee to determine continued interest to extend transfer request. Human Resources shall provide a list of transfer applicants to AFSCME upon request. 1. Transfer to a specific site. The employee must complete a “Request for Transfer” form. 2. Transfer to any site. Employees willing to consider placement in any open position within their current classification should complete submit a Request for Transfer form and so indicateto the Human Resources Office. c. When 7.1.6 In instances where an employee accepts a vacancy occurstemporary transfer, the announcement District shall agree in writing to return the employee to the previous assignment at the conclusion of the duration of the transfer, providing the vacancy exists. The affected employee shall make the request in writing on the district-provided form at the time of the reassignment. 7.1.7 Transfer decisions shall be posted as set out in Sections 6.1.1based upon the educational needs of the District. In making its decision, 6.1.2 the District shall consider the credential(s) and 6.3.1the educational background and experience of those being considered for transfer and any personal hardships of affected employees. When the qualifications, professional experience, and skills of two or more affected employees are deemed by the District to be equal, the District shall make a selection based on District seniority of those being considered for such a transfer. d. All employees in good standing who have completed their probation are eligible to apply for a voluntary transfer. Good standing means that 7.1.8 If requested, the employee has a current evaluation that meets or exceeds standards and is not currently on an improvement plan or unscheduled evaluation cycle. All internal candidates who have submitted a Request for Transfer form will be interviewed. However, if more than ten (10) transfer applicants apply, interview consideration will be based on qualifications. Requests for transfer shall be made on a District form given the reason for the denial of the voluntary transfer in writing and/or be able to request to meet with the Superintendent or designee regarding the reasons for the denial. 7.1.9 Vacant positions that occur after the start of the school year shall be filled with a copy of the most recent evaluation temporary employee and submitted to Human Resources prior to application deadline. If there is no evaluation within the last twelve (12) months, and/or during the sixty (60), ninety (90), or one hundred twenty (120) day unscheduled evaluation period, the employee’s performance during that period shall be deemed as meeting all standards and the transfer process will proceed. All transfer applications submitted to Human Resources shall be active posted for vacancy for the current following school year. e. Transfer requests shall be considered in terms of the following criteria: 1. If a reemployment lists exists for the job classification vacancy, first right of refusal will be extended to those on the reemployment list in order of seniority. 2. Transfer requests on file with Human Resources will be given priority consideration prior to vacancy posting. Human Resources will coordinate a transfer interview with department/school site administrator and/or designee. 3. If a decision is made by the authorized manager or administrator not to fill a vacancy with any of the employees applying for transfer, the reason will be provided in writing upon written request. All candidates will be advised of the results of the transfer process.

Voluntary Transfers. a. Voluntary Transfers are encouraged to allow an employee to accommodate personal and professional choice for job location and/or focus. b. Requests for transfer shall be made on a District form with a copy of the most recent evaluation and submitted to Human Resources. Should an employee be placed in the unscheduled evaluation process during the school year in which they have submitted a transfer request, the employee is no longer eligible to participate in the voluntary transfer process. When an employee is no longer in the unscheduled evaluation process, the employee is then eligible to submit a transfer request with his or her most recent evaluation. Employees may apply for a transfer to a specific site or for any position within his or her classification that becomes open. All transfer applications submitted to Human Resources shall be active for the current school year. Prior to July 1st of the following school year, employees in good standing will be contacted by Human Resources to determine continued interest to extend transfer request. Human Resources shall provide a list of transfer applicants to AFSCME upon request. 1. Transfer to a specific site. The employee must complete a “Request for Transfer” form. 2. Transfer to any site. Employees willing to consider placement in any open position within their current classification should complete a Request for Transfer form and so indicate. c. When a vacancy occurs, the announcement shall be posted as set out in Sections 6.1.1, 6.1.2 and 6.3.1. d. All employees in good standing who have completed their probation are eligible to apply for a voluntary transfer. Good standing means that the employee has a current evaluation that meets or exceeds standards and is not currently on an improvement plan or unscheduled evaluation cycle. All internal candidates who have submitted a Request for Transfer form will be interviewed. However, if more than ten (10) transfer applicants apply, interview consideration will be based on qualifications. Requests for transfer shall be made on a District form with a copy of the most recent evaluation and submitted to Human Resources prior to application deadline. If there is no evaluation within the last twelve (12) months, and/or during the sixty (60), ninety (90), or one hundred twenty (120) day unscheduled evaluation period, the employee’s performance during that period shall be deemed as meeting all standards and the transfer process will proceed. All transfer applications submitted to Human Resources shall be active for the current school year. e. Transfer requests shall be considered in terms of the following criteria: 1. : If a reemployment lists exists for the job classification vacancy, first right of refusal will be extended to those on the reemployment list in order of seniority. 2. Transfer requests on file with Human Resources will be given priority consideration prior to vacancy posting. Human Resources will coordinate a transfer interview with department/school site administrator and/or designee. 3. If a decision is made by the authorized manager or administrator not to fill a vacancy with any of the employees applying for transfer, the reason will be provided in writing upon written request. All candidates will be advised of the results of the transfer process.

Voluntary Transfers. a. 1. Voluntary Transfers are encouraged transfers will normally not be considered after July 1 to allow an employee to accommodate personal and professional choice for job location and/or focus. b. Requests for transfer shall be made on a District form with a copy of the most recent evaluation and submitted to Human Resources. Should an employee be placed in the unscheduled evaluation process during the school year in which they have submitted a transfer request, the employee is no longer eligible to participate in the voluntary transfer process. When an employee is no longer in the unscheduled evaluation process, the employee is then eligible to submit a transfer request with his or her most recent evaluation. Employees may apply for a transfer to a specific site or for any position within his or her classification that becomes open. All transfer applications submitted to Human Resources shall be active fill vacancies for the current ensuing school year. Prior to July 1st of the following school year, employees in good standing will be contacted by Human Resources to determine continued interest to extend transfer request. Human Resources shall provide a list of transfer applicants to AFSCME upon request. 1. Transfer to a specific site. The employee must complete a “Request for Transfer” form. 2. Transfer to any siteIt is not the intent of this procedure that eligible certificated employees within the District be guaranteed a transfer merely upon request. Employees willing to consider placement presently in the District will, however, be guaranteed consideration via an interview for any open position position(s) within their current classification should complete a Request the District for Transfer form and so indicate. c. When a vacancy occurs, the announcement shall be posted as set out in Sections 6.1.1, 6.1.2 and 6.3.1. d. All employees in good standing who have completed their probation are eligible to apply for which they request a voluntary transfer. Good standing means that Employees who request a voluntary transfer may be refused consideration if they are not highly qualified and/or do not have the proper certification, endorsement, and/or license for the position which they are seeking. Employees not granted interviews, upon their request, shall be notified of the reason for refusal. 3. After obligatory transfers have been placed, the Human Resources Office will compile a list of available vacant positions for the ensuing school year. The vacancy list will be sent weekly to all appropriate sites via the intranet and will be posted for one (1) week. Vacancies will also be posted on voice-mail. Eligible transfer employees must call the site administrator within two (2) working days of the posting to schedule an interview. (Also see Section A) 4. Employees who interview for voluntary transfers shall be notified of the selection results by the interviewing administrator or designee. 5. An employee who has interviewed for voluntary transfer and has not been transferred after five (5) interviews or two (2) consecutive years may submit a request to the appropriate Assistant Superintendent for assistance in securing a transfer. The request shall list those transfer positions for which the employee has a current evaluation that meets or exceeds standards and is not currently on an improvement plan or unscheduled evaluation cycleinterviewed as well as any pertinent information relative to the employee's qualification/certification for the desired position(s). 6. All internal candidates who have submitted a Request Certificated employees shall be considered for Transfer form will be interviewed. Howevervacancies occurring after July 1, if more than ten (10) transfer applicants apply, interview consideration will be based on qualifications. Requests for transfer shall be made on a District form with a copy of the most recent evaluation and submitted to Human Resources prior to application deadline. If there is no evaluation within the last twelve (12) months, and/or during the sixty (60), ninety (90), or one hundred twenty (120) day unscheduled evaluation period, the employee’s performance during that period shall be deemed as meeting all standards and the transfer process will proceed. All transfer applications submitted to Human Resources shall be active individual's selection for the current vacant position would result in additional financial remuneration for the ensuing school year. e. Transfer requests 7. The applicant considered to be the best qualified will be selected for the available position. If all factors are considered equal, the unit administrator shall use seniority within the District as the basis for selecting the successful candidate. 8. Any District-based teacher who is assigned to two (2) or more sites may request consideration for reassignment to a single site if a vacancy occurs after July 1 and prior to August 1. The request must be considered made in terms writing to the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources no later than June 30 and must state the specific nature of the following criteria: 1assignment for which he/she is to be considered. If a reemployment lists exists for Consideration, in this instance, shall mean that the job classification vacancy, first right of refusal will be extended to those on the reemployment list in order of seniority. 2. Transfer requests on file with Human Resources will be given priority Office shall include the teacher’s name in the pool of available candidates offered for consideration prior to vacancy posting. Human Resources will coordinate a transfer interview with department/school site administrator and/or designeeby unit administrators. 3. If a decision is made by the authorized manager or administrator not to fill a vacancy with any of the employees applying for transfer, the reason will be provided in writing upon written request. All candidates will be advised of the results of the transfer process.

Voluntary Transfers. a. Voluntary Transfers are encouraged 13.3.1 Teachers may initiate their own transfer within their employing District by submitting a written request to allow an employee the Dinuba Schools personnel department. In order to accommodate personal and professional choice insure consideration for job location and/or focusplacement in a new position for the coming school year, a teacher's request for transfer must be submitted sixty (60) days prior to the end of the school year. b. 13.3.2 Requests for transfer may be submitted at any time during the District's regular office hours. 13.3.3 Transfer requests 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 request shall be made considered null and void once that opening has been filled. Other requests will be kept on file by the District for reference as vacancies occur for a District form with a copy period of one (1) year from the date of their submission. 13.3.4 The administration shall post notice of all known certificated vacancies as soon as they come to the attention of the most recent evaluation and submitted to Human ResourcesDistrict. Should an employee be placed in the unscheduled evaluation process during the school year in which they have submitted a transfer request, the employee is no longer eligible to participate in the voluntary transfer process. When an employee is no longer in the unscheduled evaluation process, the employee is then eligible to submit a transfer request with his or her most recent evaluation. Employees may apply for a transfer to a specific site or for any position within his or her classification that becomes open. All transfer applications submitted to Human Resources shall be active for the current school year. Prior to July 1st of the following school year, employees in good standing will be contacted by Human Resources to determine continued interest to extend transfer request. Human Resources shall provide a list of transfer applicants to AFSCME upon request. 1. Transfer to a specific site. The employee must complete a “Request for Transfer” form. 2. Transfer to any site. Employees willing to consider placement in any open position within their current classification should complete a Request for Transfer form and so indicate. c. When a vacancy occurs, the announcement Such notice shall be posted as set out on the District’s Web Site and in Sections 6.1.1the employee lounge, 6.1.2 teacher workroom, and 6.3.1school office for at least five (5) workdays prior to a closing date for applications that shall be specified on the notice of the vacancy. Notices shall include the position description, grade level or subject matter assignment, and credential requirement. Notices shall be sent to the Association President. d. All employees in good standing who have completed their probation are eligible to apply for a voluntary transfer. Good standing means that the employee has a current evaluation that meets or exceeds standards and is not currently on an improvement plan or unscheduled evaluation cycle. All internal candidates who have submitted a Request for Transfer form will 13.3.5 Vacancies shall normally be interviewed. However, if more than filled within ten (10) transfer workdays after the closing date for applications, as soon as possible using a ten (10) day guideline. Unselected applicants apply, interview consideration will be based on qualifications. Requests for transfer shall be made on entitled, upon request, to a District form with written statement as to why their transfer request has been denied. 13.3.6 Currently employed certificated staff members who have applied and are qualified for a copy vacant position in a District's teaching staff shall receive first consideration for the positions prior to the employment of anyone from outside the District. Exceptions to this provision are authorized when such exceptions are necessary in order to meet the requirements of the most recent evaluation District's Affirmative Action Program or of mandated federal or state employment guidelines or when the qualifications of an outside applicant are clearly superior. 13.3.7 When two or more current employees apply for and submitted to Human Resources prior to application deadline. If there is no evaluation within are qualified for a position declared vacant by the last twelve (12) months, and/or during the sixty (60), ninety (90), or one hundred twenty (120) day unscheduled evaluation periodDistrict, the employee’s performance during that period shall be deemed as meeting all standards and the transfer process will proceed. All transfer applications submitted to Human Resources shall be active for the current school year. e. Transfer requests following criteria shall be considered in terms selecting the individual to fill the position: 13.3.7.1 Experience and recent training of the following criteria: 1. If a reemployment lists exists staff member compared to other candidates for the job classification vacancyposition to be filled. 13.3.7.2 Professional qualifications of the staff member, first right of refusal will be extended compared to those of other candidates, which are in particular demand for the position (i.e., communication, working relationships; work ethic; supportive of extracurricular activity, etc.). 13.3.7.3 If the above factors are for all intents equal between two or more candidates for a position, the person with the longest unbroken period of employment in the District shall be given preferential consideration in filling the vacancy. 13.3.8 No position shall be filled until after the closing date for application specified on the reemployment list in order of senioritynotice vacancy. 2. Transfer requests on file with Human Resources will be given priority consideration prior to vacancy posting. Human Resources will coordinate a transfer interview with department/school site administrator and/or designee. 3. If a decision is made by the authorized manager or administrator not to fill a vacancy with any of the employees applying for transfer, the reason will be provided in writing upon written request. All candidates will be advised of the results of the transfer process.

Voluntary Transfers. a. Voluntary Transfers are encouraged to allow an employee to accommodate personal and professional choice for job location and/or focus. b. Requests for transfer shall be made on a District form with a copy of the most recent evaluation and submitted to Human Resources. Should an employee be placed in the unscheduled evaluation process during the school year in which they have submitted a transfer request, the employee is no longer eligible to participate in the voluntary transfer process. When an employee is no longer in the unscheduled evaluation process, the employee is then eligible to submit a transfer request with his or her most recent evaluation. Employees may apply for a transfer to a specific site or for any position within his or her classification that becomes open. All transfer applications submitted to Human Resources shall be active for the current school year. Prior to July 1st of the following school year, employees in good standing will be contacted by Human Resources to determine continued interest to extend transfer request. Human Resources shall provide a list of transfer applicants to AFSCME upon request. 1. Transfer to a specific site. The employee must complete a “Request for Transfer” form. 2. Transfer to any site. Employees willing to consider placement in any open position within their current classification should complete a Request for Transfer form and so indicate. c. When a vacancy occurs, the announcement shall be posted as set out in Sections 6.1.1, 6.1.2 and 6.3.1. d. All employees in good standing who have completed their probation are eligible to apply for a voluntary transfer. Good standing means that the employee has a current evaluation that meets or exceeds standards and is not currently on an improvement plan or unscheduled evaluation cycle. All internal candidates who have submitted a Request for Transfer form will be interviewed. However, if more than ten (10) transfer applicants apply, interview consideration will be based on qualifications. Requests for transfer shall be made on a District form with a copy of the most recent evaluation and submitted to Human Resources prior to application deadline. If there is no evaluation within the last twelve (12) months, and/or during the sixty (60), ninety (90), or one hundred twenty (120) day unscheduled evaluation period, the employee’s performance during that period shall be deemed as meeting all standards and the transfer process will proceed. All transfer applications submitted to Human Resources shall be active for the current school year. e. Transfer requests shall be considered in terms of the following criteria: 1. If a reemployment lists list exists for the job classification vacancy, first right of refusal will be extended to those on the reemployment list in order of seniority. 2. Transfer requests on file with Human Resources will be given priority consideration prior to vacancy posting. Human Resources will coordinate a transfer interview with department/school site administrator and/or designee. 3. If a decision is made by the authorized manager or administrator not to fill a vacancy with any of the employees applying for transfer, the reason will be provided in writing upon written request. All candidates will be advised of the results of the transfer process.

Voluntary Transfers. a. Voluntary Transfers are encouraged 7.1.1 Vacant positions will be posted on the District’s online application system. The Current Certificated Vacancy form will also be posted at school sites and concurrently emailed to allow an employee all certificated employees with the Request for Transfer form attached. The signed Request for Transfer form must be returned to accommodate personal and professional choice the Human Resources Office by the closing date for job location and/or focusthe position as posted on the District’s on-line application system. b. Requests 7.1.2 Transfer of a certificated employee shall be considered only when the position requested is vacant. 7.1.3 Current employees are guaranteed a minimum of five (5) days from the posting date to submit the Request for Transfer form to the Human Resources Office before any vacancy can be filled. If the application deadline date on the District’s on-line application system extends beyond those five (5) days, current employees may still submit the Request for Transfer form for that position. 7.1.4 The District will consider requests for transfer if the requesting employee possesses the appropriate credential, training, experience and abilities for the vacant position. For each position, applicants who are selected for an interview, including transfer requests, shall be made on afforded the same interview process. 7.1.5 When considering voluntary transfers for a District form with a copy of the most recent evaluation and submitted to Human Resources. Should an employee be placed in the unscheduled evaluation process during the coming school year in which they have submitted a transfer requestyear, the employee is no longer eligible District shall offer an interview to participate in the voluntary transfer process. When an employee is no longer in the unscheduled evaluation process, the employee is then eligible to submit a transfer request with his employees who were either involuntarily reassigned or her most recent evaluation. Employees may apply for a transfer to a specific site or for any position within his or her classification that becomes open. All transfer applications submitted to Human Resources shall be active involuntarily transferred for the current school year. Prior The interview shall be for positions the employee has requested a transfer to July 1st and for which they are qualified. It shall be the obligation of the following school year, employees in good standing will be contacted by Human Resources employee to determine continued interest to extend transfer request. Human Resources shall provide a list of transfer applicants to AFSCME upon request. 1. Transfer to a specific site. The employee must complete a “Request for Transfer” form. 2. Transfer to any site. Employees willing to consider placement in any open position within their current classification should complete submit a Request for Transfer form and so indicateto the Human Resources Office. c. When 7.1.6 In instances where an employee accepts a vacancy occurstemporary transfer, the announcement District shall agree in writing to return the employee to the previous assignment at the conclusion of the duration of the transfer, providing the vacancy exists. The affected employee shall make the request in writing on the district-provided form at the time of the reassignment. 7.1.7 Transfer decisions shall be based upon the educational needs of the District. In making its decision, the District shall consider the credential(s) and the educational background and experience of those being considered for transfer and any personal hardships of affected employees. When the qualifications, professional experience, and skills of two or more affected employees are deemed by the District to be equal, the District shall make a selection based on District seniority of those being considered for such a transfer. 7.1.8 If requested, the employee shall be given the reason for the denial of the voluntary transfer in writing and/or be able to request to meet with the Superintendent or designee regarding the reasons for the denial. 7.1.9 Upon ratification of this Agreement, the District shall have the discretion to designate vacant positions that occur after the start of the school year as permanent Full Time Equivalent (FTE) for the site or temporary. Positions designated as permanent, shall be made available to tenured employees. Positions filled by external candidates shall be designated as temporary. Hard-to-fill positions like SLP (Speech Therapist), School Nurse, Special Education, Math, and Science may be designated as permanent after consulting with TTA. Positions that apply to this section shall be posted as set out in Sections 6.1.1, 6.1.2 simultaneously for internal and 6.3.1. d. All employees in good standing who have completed their probation are eligible to apply external candidates for a minimum of five (5) days. District employees who are selected for voluntary transfer. Good standing means that transfers shall at the employee has a current evaluation that meets or exceeds standards and is not currently on an improvement plan or unscheduled evaluation cycle. All internal candidates who have submitted a Request for Transfer form will be interviewed. However, if more than ten (10) transfer applicants apply, interview consideration will be based on qualifications. Requests for transfer shall be made on a District form with a copy discretion of the most recent evaluation and submitted to Human Resources prior to application deadline. If there is no evaluation within the last twelve (12) months, and/or during the sixty (60), ninety (90), or one hundred twenty (120) day unscheduled evaluation period, the employee’s performance during that period shall be deemed as meeting all standards Department remain at their sites until suitable replacements are hired and the transfer process will proceed. All transfer applications submitted to Human Resources shall be active for the current school yearplaced. e. Transfer requests shall be considered in terms of the following criteria: 1. If a reemployment lists exists for the job classification vacancy, first right of refusal will be extended to those on the reemployment list in order of seniority. 2. Transfer requests on file with Human Resources will be given priority consideration prior to vacancy posting. Human Resources will coordinate a transfer interview with department/school site administrator and/or designee. 3. If a decision is made by the authorized manager or administrator not to fill a vacancy with any of the employees applying for transfer, the reason will be provided in writing upon written request. All candidates will be advised of the results of the transfer process.

Voluntary Transfers. a. Voluntary Transfers 9 A. Employee transfers are encouraged allowed at the end of each semester for posted positions. Exceptions 10 to allow an employee to accommodate personal and professional choice for job location and/or focusthe semester requirement may be granted upon approval by the supervisors involved. b. Requests 11 B. An employee desiring a transfer shall complete all information required on the “Request for 12 Transfer” form, sign the request, obtain the signature of his/her supervisor if possible, or 13 provide a copy to the supervisor, and submit the form to the Human Resources Department. 14 C. The Human Resources Department will forward all transfer requests to supervisors for 15 posted positions at their work sites. A qualified employee requesting a transfer shall be made on a District form with a copy of the most recent evaluation and submitted to Human Resources. Should 16 granted an employee be placed in the unscheduled evaluation process during the school year in which they have submitted a transfer request, the employee is no longer eligible to participate in the voluntary transfer process. When an employee is no longer in the unscheduled evaluation process, the employee is then eligible to submit a transfer request with his or her most recent evaluation. Employees may apply for a transfer to a specific site or for any position within his or her classification that becomes open. All transfer applications submitted to Human Resources shall be active interview for the current school yearposted position. Prior to July 1st of the following school year, District employees in good standing will be contacted by Human Resources to determine continued interest to extend transfer request. Human Resources shall provide a list of transfer considered before 17 outside applicants to AFSCME upon requestare considered. 1. Transfer to a specific site. The employee must complete a 18 D. District “Request for Transfer” formforms will be available at all work site locations, on the 19 District web-site, and from the Human Resources Department. Employees must complete a 20 separate “Request for Transfer” form for each posted position in which they are interested. 2. Transfer to any site. Employees willing to consider placement in any open position within their current classification should complete a 21 E. The employee may submit written withdrawal of the “Request for Transfer form and so indicateTransfer” by submitting a 22 written request to the Human Resources Department. c. When a vacancy occurs23 F. Employees interviewed will be notified in writing by Human Resources indicating the 24 position has been filled. 25 Article 14. Summer School, Evening School, Federal and Other 26 Special Programs 27 A. All openings for summer school and evening school positions under Federal and other 28 special programs will be filled pursuant to the announcement shall procedure prescribed in Article 12 29 (Vacancies, Transfers, & Reassignments) of this Agreement. Under normal circumstances, 30 summer school openings will be posted as set out in Sections 6.1.1publicized not later than one month before commencement 31 each year, 6.1.2 and 6.3.1employees will be notified of the action taken not later than two weeks prior 32 to commencement. Said notice will include work schedules, class and/or subject 33 assignments and building assignments for their assignment. Summer school schedules may 34 be modified or cancelled due to student enrollment. d. All 35 B. Highly qualified permanent employees in good standing who have completed their probation are eligible to apply for a voluntary transfer. Good standing means that the employee has a current evaluation that meets or exceeds standards and is not currently on an improvement plan or unscheduled evaluation cycle. All internal candidates who have submitted a Request for Transfer form will be interviewed. However, if more than ten (10) transfer applicants apply, interview consideration will be based on qualifications. Requests for transfer shall be made on a District form with a copy of the most recent evaluation and submitted to Human Resources prior to application deadline. If there is no evaluation within the last twelve (12) months, and/or during the sixty (60), ninety (90), or one hundred twenty (120) day unscheduled evaluation period, the employee’s performance during that period shall be deemed as meeting all standards and the transfer process will proceed. All transfer applications submitted to Human Resources shall be active for the current school year. e. Transfer requests shall be considered in terms of the following criteria: 1. If a reemployment lists exists for the job classification vacancy, first right of refusal will be extended to those on the reemployment list in order of seniority. 2. Transfer requests on file with Human Resources will be given priority consideration prior to vacancy postingfirst preference in hiring for 36 instructional positions. Human Resources Qualified permanent employees will coordinate a transfer interview with department/school site administrator and/or designeebe given first preference in 37 hiring for non-instructional positions. 3. If a decision is made 38 C. All current practices affecting working conditions which may be required or requested by the authorized manager 39 Federal or administrator other special programs, including evaluation and reporting procedures may not to fill a vacancy with any be 40 altered except by agreement of the employees applying for transfer, the reason will be provided in writing upon written request. All candidates will be advised of the results of the transfer processparties.