Common use of Internal Reassignment Clause in Contracts

Internal Reassignment. Notwithstanding Article E.23.1 (Posting Vacant Positions) of this Section, teachers on a continuing appointment in a school or other workplace shall have the opportunity for internal reassignment subject to the following: a. Initial staffing discussions shall be held at a staff meeting prior to April 30 for the purpose of discussing the timetable and staff assignments for the next school year and, if necessary, any new or existing vacant teaching positions that will require filling in the school. All further internal postings will be electronically advertised and communicated to all teaching staff as soon as they are known. b. Teachers in a school shall have the opportunity for internal reassignment subject to the provisions of Article E.23.2.a of this Section. c. Notwithstanding Article E.22.1.b, the Board and the Association may agree to waive the provisions of internal reassignment in exceptional circumstances. d. Teacher requests for reassignment within a school for the next school year shall be submitted in writing to the school Principal within five (5) working days of the staff meeting referred to in Article E.22.1.a.