TEACHER EXCHANGES Clause Samples
TEACHER EXCHANGES. E.17.1 Teachers who hold comparable positions may mutually agree to exchange their positions for a definite or indefinite period of time, provided that the exchange does not constitute an increase or decrease in their point time and FTE and is subject to the approval of the Superintendent. Such approval shall not be unreasonably denied.
E.17.2 The terms of an approved teacher exchange under this clause shall be written and shall set out the duration of the exchange. Copies of the exchange agreement will be sent to the Board, the Association and the teacher.
E.17.3 Where a teacher involved in an exchange under this article is subject to layoff, forced transfer due to declining enrolment, discipline, or other unforeseen circumstance that might affect the terms of the exchange, within two years, the exchange will be terminated and the affected teachers will be deemed to have returned to their original schools, for staffing purposes. Nothing in this article precludes the Association and the Board from negotiating some other resolution.
TEACHER EXCHANGES. 1. Out-Of-District Exchanges
a. The District will participate in the exchange teacher plan as authorized by the Ministry of Education.
b. Exchange teachers will be granted leave, at the discretion of the Superintendent, to visit schools and participate in Professional Development Programs. Any costs incurred at these times will be borne by the Superintendent's Professional Development Fund.
c. Where there has been outstanding service by an exchange teacher this shall be reported to the Board and acknowledgement of such service shall be made to the Board of the exchange teacher.
d. Exchange teachers will be granted the same sick leave privileges as new regularly employed teachers.
2. In-District Exchanges
a. The District supports in-District teacher exchanges.
b. Such exchanges shall be for the purposes of professional growth and exchange of teaching assignment and should be of benefit to both the teacher(s) and school(s).
c. Interested teachers shall forward an individual or joint written request for an in- District exchange to the Superintendent or designate in accordance with a timeline to be established by the Superintendent or designate.
d. In-District exchanges shall be for a maximum of one (1) school year.
e. The Superintendent or designate shall attempt to accommodate requests for in- District teacher exchanges after consultation with the Administrative Officer(s) involved.
f. An in-District teacher exchange shall only proceed if the teachers involved, the schools' Administrative Officer(s) and the Superintendent or designate are in agreement.
TEACHER EXCHANGES. 18.01 Subject to Article 17, teachers in different schools wishing temporary exchanges for one or two semesters may apply via the Board’s chosen electronic platform by February 15 so that the teacher’s name can be included on the Teacher Exchange Request List.
18.02 Applicants for teacher exchanges shall specify the school(s), grade(s) and/or subject areas(s) which the teacher wishes to transfer as well as indicate the current position held. The Teacher Exchange Request List shall be posted on the Board’s chosen electronic platform by March 1. The purpose of the Teacher Exchange List is to allow any teacher, whether that teacher’s name is on the list or not, to contact a teacher whose name is on the Teacher Exchange List to discuss the feasibility of a teacher exchange in accordance with this Article.
18.03 Subject to the approval of the Director or designate, where two teachers wish an exchange, the teachers and the Principals concerned shall agree to the exchange before such transfer is affected. Subject to the program needs of the school, the Principal(s) shall not unreasonably withhold approval for such a transfer. Should a proposed exchange be denied, the reason(s) for the denial will be provided in writing to the teacher by the Director or designate responsible for the denial.
18.04 The teacher will be paid all salaries and responsibility allowances for the position held for the duration of the exchange. For staffing purposes for the following school year, the teacher shall be shown as being on staff at the teacher’s original school. Upon termination of the exchange the teachers will return to their former positions. Where a teacher held a position of responsibility, it shall be returned to the teacher provided that the position still exists. All exchanges which are not made permanent as per 18.05 will terminate after one year, but may be continued beyond the period indicated by mutual consent of the teachers and Principals concerned. Any positions of responsibility associated with an exchange shall be considered acting for up to one school year. If the exchange continues beyond one year or becomes permanent, the position of responsibility shall be posted.
18.05 If the teachers and Principals agree, a teacher exchange may be made permanent during the period of the exchange or during any extension to which the teachers and the Principals have mutually agreed. The parties shall advise the Director or designate in writing of their desire to have the exc...
TEACHER EXCHANGES. (a) Where a teacher wishes to exchange teaching assignments, that teacher shall declare an interest by submitting a request on the Human Resources Conference Exchange folder, no later than 15 January preceding the school year in which the exchange will take place. The format of the Human Resources Conference Exchange folder shall be determined by the Union/Board Committee
(b) Subject to the agreement of the Principals involved, and subject to the confirmation by the Superintendent of Schools, a temporary one-year exchange will be confirmed on or after 1 May to be effective at the commencement of the next school year, subject to surplus and redundancy procedures.
(c) Subject to the agreement of the Principals involved, and subject to the confirmation by the Superintendent of Schools, a temporary one-year exchange will be confirmed as permanent on or after 1 May to be effective at the commencement of the next school year, subject to surplus and redundancy procedures.
TEACHER EXCHANGES. 1. Out-Of-District Exchanges
a. The District will participate in the exchange teacher plan as authorized by the Ministry of Education.
b. Exchange teachers will be granted leave, at the discretion of the Superintendent, to visit schools and participate in Professional Development Programs. Any costs incurred at these times will be borne by the Superintendent's Professional Development Fund.
c. Where there has been outstanding service by an exchange teacher this shall be reported to the Board and acknowledgement of such service shall be made to the Board of the exchange teacher.
d. Exchange teachers will be granted the same sick leave privileges as new regularly employed teachers.
TEACHER EXCHANGES. 18.01 Subject to Article 17, teachers in different schools wishing temporary exchanges for one school year may apply in writing to the Director or designate not later than April 1 of the school year prior to the school year for which the exchange is effective. In consultation with the Principals of the schools involved, the Director or designate will decide to grant or not grant the exchange.
18.02 The teacher will be paid all salaries and responsibility allowances for the position held for the year. For staffing purposes for the following school year, the teacher shall be shown as being on staff at the teacher’s original school. Upon termination of the exchange the teachers will return to their former positions. Where a teacher held a position of responsibility, it shall be returned to the teacher provided that the position still exists. All exchanges will terminate after one year, but may be continued beyond the period indicated by mutual consent of the teachers and Principals concerned and with the approval of the Director or designate.
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TEACHER EXCHANGES. Where a Teacher wishes to exchange teaching assignments, that Teacher shall declare an interest by submitting a request on the Human Resources Conference Exchange folder, no later than 15 January preceding the school year in which the exchange will take place. The format of the Human Resources Conference Exchange folder shall be determined by the Union/Board Committee.