Common use of Notification of Assignments Clause in Contracts

Notification of Assignments. All teachers shall be given notice of their assignments for the forthcoming year no later than May 30 prior to the first day of the new school term. In the event changes in such assignments are proposed, the teacher affected shall be notified and consulted as soon as possible before the change is made. If a teacher’s assignment is changed, the teacher shall be allowed to resign within five (5) work days after receiving notice of the assignment change or before the new school term begins (whichever comes first). In the event the member perceives such a change as being unnecessary, the member may request a review by the superintendent and the Association president. The request must be made in writing and submitted to the superintendent and the Association president within five (5) work days after receiving notice of the assignment change. A work day is defined as a day when the Administration Office is open for business.