3130 - ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF

All professional staff members shall be given written notice of their building and applicable class, subject, and room assignments for the forthcoming school year not later than last day of the previous school year; provided however, that if the Superintendent is delayed in the completion of such assignments by reason of emergencies, (such as questionable completion of new school construction, computer failure, abnormal professional staff member turnover or unavailability of professional staff member personnel in critical positions) the Superintendent shall provide such schedules as soon as practicable.

Transfers between schools may be enacted by the Superintendent and within a school by the principal when the needs of students, the school, or the District so require.

1. Involuntary Transfer
   
   Prior to effecting an involuntary transfer of a teacher, counselor, or other non-administrator to another school the "receiving principal" shall be consulted regarding the contemplated move.
2. Voluntary Transfer and Reassignment
   
   Any professional staff member who desires a change in grade, subject assignment, or program, or who desires a transfer to another school for the following school year shall discuss the matter with his/her supervisor and thereafter shall file a written statement of such desire with the Director of Human Resources as early in the school year as possible but not later than April 1^st.
   
   Such statement shall include the assignment desired, the reason for the transfer, and the potential benefits to be obtained. The Human Resource Director shall notify the staff member and other appropriate parties of his/her decision as soon as possible. Requests for transfer or assignment within a building shall follow the same guidelines but may be acted upon by the principal, subject to review by the Superintendent.

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