Common use of Involuntary Reassignment Clause in Contracts

Involuntary Reassignment. The District reserves the right to reassign a Bargaining Unit member to a position in their credential area at any time if, in its judgment, such reassignment is in the best interests of the District. Opportunities shall be made available for Bargaining Unit members to voluntarily seek a reassignment prior to the implementation of this section. The administration shall make every attempt to follow personnel practices that will maximize the potential of the Bargaining Unit member and enhance good personnel relations. Reassignment shall not be made arbitrarily or capriciously. a. A conference shall be held with the Bargaining Unit member outlining the specific reasons for their assignment and rationale in writing shall be provided the Bargaining Unit member upon request. b. Whenever possible, reassignments shall be announced no later than May 15. Bargaining Unit members who are reassigned after the beginning of the school year, for program or enrollment needs, shall be given five (5) working days notice. Bargaining Unit members shall be given one (1) day of release time, upon request, before the reassignment actually occurs. At the 6-12 nonself-contained level, this provision shall apply only with site administration approval taking into consideration the time and extra work load incurred as a result of the change. c. In the event that notification of a reassignment occurs during summer or an off-track session, the Bargaining Unit member shall be entitled to one (1) day release time, upon request, within the first twenty (20) days of the next school session. At the 6-12 non-self-contained level, this provision shall apply only with site administration approval taking into consideration the time and extra workload incurred as a result of the change. d. The District shall provide assistance in moving materials to any new work location.

Involuntary Reassignment. The District reserves 7.1 Involuntary reassignment shall be made only for the right to reassign a Bargaining Unit member to a position in their credential area at any time if, in its judgment, such reassignment is following reasons: A decrease in the best interests number of pupils which requires a decrease in the number of unit members; elimination of program(s) and/or funding; or a change in the grade levels being taught at a school (ex. moving 6th grade to the elementary level); a legitimate educationally related need of the District. 7.2 If a decrease in the number of pupils or the elimination of program(s) and/or funding occurs, the District shall seek volunteers prior to making any involuntary reassignment. Opportunities In the event a volunteer is not found, the District shall select the unit member, giving consideration based on the following unranked criteria: credentials, recent teaching experience, and most recent performance evaluation. If all of the criteria are considered equal the lowest District seniority in the school (K-5) or the Department at the school site (6-8) shall be made available for Bargaining utilized. 7.3 Unit members to voluntarily seek a reassignment prior to the implementation of returning from leave shall be afforded all rights provided under this section. The administration shall make every attempt to follow personnel practices that will maximize the potential of the Bargaining Unit member and enhance good personnel relations. Reassignment shall not be made arbitrarily or capriciously. a. A conference shall be held with the Bargaining Unit member outlining the specific reasons for their assignment and rationale in writing shall be provided the Bargaining Unit member upon request. b. Whenever possible, reassignments shall be announced no later than May 15. Bargaining 7.4 Unit members who are reassigned after shall be given up to two (2) release days to observe other teachers in that assignment. In addition, up to two (2) release days shall be provided for the beginning affected member and a jointly agreed upon “mentor” to work together. If timing does not allow for these release days before the end of the school year, unit members will be paid $315 a day for program or enrollment needsup to two days to do that work over the summer, shall be and given five up to two (52) working release days notice. Bargaining Unit members shall be given one (1) day of release time, upon request, before to observe other teachers in the reassignment actually occurs. At the 6-12 nonself-contained level, this provision shall apply only with site administration approval taking into consideration the time and extra work load incurred as a result of the changesubsequent trimester. c. In the event that notification of a reassignment occurs during summer or an off-track session, the Bargaining Unit member shall be entitled to one (1) day release time, upon request, within the first twenty (20) days of the next school session. At the 6-12 non-self-contained level, this provision shall apply only with site administration approval taking into consideration the time and extra workload incurred as a result of the change. d. 7.5 The District shall provide assistance in moving packing and transporting a unit member’s material whenever a unit member changes classrooms due to a reassignment. Unit members reassigned will be paid $525 to move and set up their new classroom. 7.6 If an employee is administratively transferred or reassigned, the employee and/or the District may request their retraining. Within twenty (20) working days of notification of transfer for reassignment, the employee, a representative of the Association and a District administrator will meet to jointly develop objectives and procedures for retraining. Such procedures may include but shall not be limited to: 7.6.1 Release time to work with other teachers. 7.6.2 Release time to assemble curriculum materials and strategies. 7.6.3 Inservice, college fees/tuition at District expense. 7.6.4 Services of District paid consultants. 7.7 At the conclusion of retraining, the employee, the Association representative, and the District’s administrator, will write a report on the outcome of the retraining for the Superintendent and the Board. 7.8 The retraining shall commence prior to any assuming the new work locationassignment. 7.9 No formal evaluation of the employee’s job performance shall be conducted until one (1) semester after the new assignment.

Involuntary Reassignment. The District reserves the right to reassign a Bargaining Unit member to a position in their credential area at any time if, in its judgment, such reassignment is in the best interests of the District. Opportunities shall be made available for Bargaining Unit members to voluntarily seek a reassignment prior to the implementation of this section. The administration shall make every attempt to follow personnel practices that will maximize the potential of the Bargaining Unit member and enhance good personnel relations. Reassignment shall not be made arbitrarily or capriciously. a. A conference shall be held with the Bargaining Unit member outlining the specific reasons for their assignment and rationale in writing shall be provided the Bargaining Unit member upon request. b. Whenever possible, reassignments shall be announced no later than May 15. Bargaining Unit members who are reassigned after the beginning of the school year, for program or enrollment needs, shall be given five (5) working days notice. Bargaining Unit members shall be given one (1) day of release time, upon request, before time following the reassignment actually occurs. At notice period and prior to the 6-12 nonself-contained level, this provision shall apply only with site administration approval taking into consideration first day in the time and extra work load incurred as a result of the changenew assignment. c. In the event that notification of a reassignment occurs during summer or an off-track sessionsummer, the Bargaining Unit member shall be entitled to one (1) day release time, upon request, time within the first twenty (20) days of the next school session. At the 6-12 non-self-contained level, this provision shall apply only with site administration approval taking into consideration the time and extra workload incurred as a result of the change. d. The District shall provide assistance in moving materials to any new work location.. For purposes of this subsection. the term "Assistance" shall mean the provision of a sufficient amount of packing materials and the moving of non-personal and non-site allocated items. Assistance shall include:

Involuntary Reassignment. The District reserves the right to reassign a Bargaining Unit member to a position in their credential area at any time if, in its judgment, such reassignment is in the best interests of the District. Opportunities shall be made available for Bargaining Unit members to voluntarily seek a reassignment prior to the implementation of this section. The administration shall make every attempt to follow personnel practices that will maximize the potential of the Bargaining Unit member and enhance good personnel relations. Reassignment shall not be made arbitrarily or capriciously. a. A conference shall be held with the Bargaining Unit member outlining the specific reasons for their assignment the reassignment and rationale in writing shall be provided the Bargaining Unit member upon request. b. Whenever possible, reassignments shall be announced no later than May 15. Bargaining Unit members who are reassigned after the beginning of the school year, for program or enrollment needs, shall be given five (5) working days notice. Bargaining Unit members shall be given one (1) day of release time, upon request, before the reassignment actually occurs. At the 6-12 nonselfnon-self-contained level, this provision shall apply only with site administration approval taking into consideration the time and extra work load incurred as a result of the change. c. In the event that notification of a reassignment occurs during summer or an off-track session, the Bargaining Unit member shall be entitled to one (1) day release time, upon request, within the first twenty (20) days of the next school session. At the 6-12 non-self-contained level, this provision shall apply only with site administration approval taking into consideration the time and extra workload incurred as a result of the change.upon d. The District shall provide assistance in moving materials to any new work location.

Involuntary Reassignment. The District reserves 7.1 Involuntary reassignment shall be made only for the right to reassign a Bargaining Unit member to a position in their credential area at any time if, in its judgment, such reassignment is following reasons: A decrease in the best interests number of pupils which requires a decrease in the number of unit members; elimination of program(s) and/or funding; or a change in the grade levels being taught at a school (ex. moving 6th grade to the elementary level); a legitimate educationally related need of the District. 7.2 If a decrease in the number of pupils or the elimination of program(s) and/or funding occurs, the District shall seek volunteers prior to making any involuntary reassignment. Opportunities In the event a volunteer is not found, the District shall select the unit member, giving consideration based on the following unranked criteria: credentials, recent teaching experience, and most recent performance evaluation. If all of the criteria are considered equal the lowest District seniority in the school (K-5) or the Department at the school site (6-8) shall be made available for Bargaining utilized. 7.3 Unit members to voluntarily seek a reassignment prior to the implementation of returning from leave shall be afforded all rights provided under this section. The administration shall make every attempt to follow personnel practices that will maximize the potential of the Bargaining Unit member and enhance good personnel relations. Reassignment shall not be made arbitrarily or capriciously. a. A conference shall be held with the Bargaining Unit member outlining the specific reasons for their assignment and rationale in writing shall be provided the Bargaining Unit member upon request. b. Whenever possible, reassignments shall be announced no later than May 15. Bargaining 7.4 Unit members who are reassigned after shall be given up to two (2) release days to observe other teachers in that assignment. In addition, up to two (2) release days shall be provided for the beginning affected member and a jointly agreed upon “mentor” to work together. If timing does not allow for these release days before the end of the school year, unit members will be paid $315 a day for program or enrollment needsup to two days to do that work over the summer, shall be and given five up to two (52) working release days notice. Bargaining Unit members shall be given one (1) day of release time, upon request, before to observe other teachers in the reassignment actually occurs. At the 6-12 nonself-contained level, this provision shall apply only with site administration approval taking into consideration the time and extra work load incurred as a result of the changesubsequent trimester. c. In the event that notification of a reassignment occurs during summer or an off-track session, the Bargaining Unit member shall be entitled to one (1) day release time, upon request, within the first twenty (20) days of the next school session. At the 6-12 non-self-contained level, this provision shall apply only with site administration approval taking into consideration the time and extra workload incurred as a result of the change. d. 7.5 The District shall provide assistance in moving packing and transporting a unit member’s material whenever a unit member changes classrooms due to a reassignment. Unit members reassigned will be paid $525 to move and set up their new classroom. 7.6 If an employee is administratively transferred or reassigned, the employee and/or the District may request their retraining. Within twenty (20) working days of notification of transfer for reassignment, the employee, a representative of the Association and a District administrator will meet to jointly develop objectives and procedures for retraining. Such procedures may include but shall not be limited to: 7.6.1 Release time to work with other teachers. 7.6.2 Release time to assemble curriculum materials to any new work locationand strategies. 7.6.3 Inservice, college fees/tuition at District expense.

Involuntary Reassignment. The District reserves the right to reassign a Bargaining Unit member to a position in their credential area at any time if, in its judgment, such reassignment is in the best interests of the District. Opportunities shall be made available for Bargaining Unit members to voluntarily seek a reassignment prior to the implementation of this section. The administration shall make every attempt to follow personnel practices that will maximize the potential of the Bargaining Unit member and enhance good personnel relations. Reassignment shall not be made arbitrarily or capriciously. a. A conference shall be held with the Bargaining Unit member outlining the specific reasons for their assignment and rationale in writing shall be provided the Bargaining Unit member upon request. b. Whenever possible, reassignments shall be announced no later than May 15. Bargaining Unit members who are reassigned after the beginning of the school year, for program or enrollment needs, shall be given five (5) working days days’ notice. Bargaining Unit members shall be given one (1) day of release time, upon request, before time following the reassignment actually occurs. At notice period and prior to the 6-12 nonself-contained level, this provision shall apply only with site administration approval taking into consideration first day in the time and extra work load incurred as a result of the changenew assignment. c. In the event that notification of a reassignment occurs during summer or an off-track sessionsummer, the Bargaining Unit member shall be entitled to one (1) day release time, upon request, time within the first twenty (20) days of the next school session. At the 6-12 non-self-contained level, this provision shall apply only with site administration approval taking into consideration the time and extra workload incurred as a result of the change. d. The District shall provide assistance in moving materials to any new work location.. For purposes of this subsection. the term "Assistance" shall mean the provision of a sufficient amount of packing materials and the moving of non-personal and non-site allocated items. Assistance shall include: