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EASTON AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
No. 409
SECTION:
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES
TITLE:
ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER
ADOPTED:
March 5, 2007
REVISED:
409. ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER
1.
Purpose
The assignment and transfer within the district of professional employees shall be in
accordance with the instructional and operational needs of the district.
2.
Authority
The Board shall approve the initial assignment of professional personnel at the time
of employment and when such assignments involve a transfer from one building to
another or a move to a position requiring a certificate other than that required for the
employee's present position.
3.
Delegation of
Responsibility
The Superintendent or designee shall provide a system of assignment or
reassignment that includes voluntary transfers.
The Superintendent shall, in considering any assignment or transfer, base a decision
on:
1.
Need to balance various teaching skills among the schools.
2.
Changing student population within district schools.
3.
Impact of proposed assignment on the educational program.
4.
Employee's qualifications, background, experience and preparation for the
position.
5.
Employee's success in former positions.
6.
Employee's desire for professional growth.
7.
Employee's length of service in the district and in the position presently held.
8.
Recommendations of the employee's administrative supervisors.
9.
Administrative and operational efficiency advanced by the proposed assignment.
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4.
Guidelines
23 Pa. C.S.A.
6301 et seq
Current district employees whose transfer from one position to another position
within the school district results in a change in job classification must submit to the
district a valid Act 151 clearance statement.
Vacancies shall be publicized to all appropriate employees.
Before new employees are sought, requests for transfer to vacant positions will be
considered.
Professional employees shall be given written notice of their assignments for the
forthcoming school year no later than five (5) days before the close of school, except
in emergencies. In the event that changes in assignments are proposed, employees
shall be notified promptly.
Negotiated collective bargaining agreements may supersede the provisions of this
policy when they prescribe conditions enumerated in or affected by this policy.
Transfers
Assignment of professional employees requesting transfers shall be the
responsibility of the Superintendent or designee, contingent upon Board approval.
Transfers shall be granted on the basis of the benefits to be derived for the students,
professional employees involved, and/or the needs of the district. No transfers shall
be made during a school year except in cases of emergency, unusual circumstances,
or compelling reasons as determined by the administration.
Promotions
Any promotion from the professional staff must have the approval of the Board upon
recommendation of the Superintendent.
PA Statute
23 Pa. C.S.A.
6301 et seq