4130 - ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER

Relocation of support staff may become necessary to meet load conditions, building or program requirements, or for other good reasons.

1. Involuntary Transfers

   A transfer may be made for such reasons as the following:

   1. factors in the present location

   2. schools being opened or closed

   3. for the good of the Corporation

2. Voluntary Transfers

   The following guidelines shall be followed in requesting a transfer:

   1. A written request may be made to the appropriate department supervisor at any time during the year for transfer to either a specified or an unspecified location.

   2. The principal and/or the immediate supervisor of the employee may be made aware of the request for transfer.

   3. The principal and/or the immediate supervisor of the receiving school or department must approve the request, unless the Superintendent directs that the transfer be made.

   4. The filing of a request for transfer shall be without prejudice to the employee, and shall not jeopardize his/her present assignment. The request may be withdrawn at any time prior to the official confirmation that the transfer has been effected.

   5. Voluntary transfers shall be made effective at a time in the best interest of the Corporation.