Teacher Notification of Assignment. Teachers shall be notified in writing by the Superintendent or his or her designee of any change in their tentative program, including building schedule, hourly schedule, and grade level for the ensuing year as soon as the master schedule is prepared. Changes made in assignments after July 1 each year will be communicated to the teacher as promptly as feasible. If the teacher does not agree, the teacher shall have the option to resign without prejudice by giving notice in writing to the Superintendent within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of notification of change of assignment. A teacher may express preference for in-building assignments for grade level, subject, and special classes, so stating such preference in writing to the principal or administrator by April 1 of each year. In determination of in-building or initial assignments, the preference of the individual teachers will be considered, in addition to such facts as qualifications, certification, merit and ability (including performance evaluations, if available) and relevant experience in order to strive toward a proper balance of teachers. If a teacher’s request to fill a position is denied, the teacher may request a written explanation from the Superintendent or his or her designee.
Teacher Notification of Assignment. Teachers shall be notified in writing by the Superintendent or their designee of any change in their tentative program and/or primary job title, including building schedule, hourly schedule, classroom, and grade level for the ensuing year as soon as the master schedule is prepared. A primary job title is understood to mean a difference in the daily generalized title and/or function of the hired position. Changes made in assignments after July 1 each year will be communicated to the teacher as promptly as feasible. If the teacher does not agree, the teacher shall have the option to resign without prejudice by giving notice in writing to the Superintendent within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of notification of change of assignment. Any notification of change in classroom assignment made for the ensuing year after five school days prior to the end of the school year will result in $150 for their inconvenience. This provision shall not apply to a teacher who requests a change of assignment. Building administration shall seek input from teachers regarding their preferences for in-building assignments for grade level, subject, and special classes. Teachers will share any change in assignment preferences in writing to the principal or administrator by April 1 of each year. In determination of in-building or initial assignments, the preference of the individual teachers will be considered, in addition to such facts as qualifications, certification, merit and ability (including performance evaluations, if available) and relevant experience in order to strive toward a proper balance of teachers. If a teacher’s request to fill a position is denied, the teacher may request a written explanation from the Superintendent or their designee.
