ARTICLE XVI TEACHER TRANSFER-INVOLUNTARY

North Smithfield School District

Although the Committee and the Association recognize that frequent transfer of teachers is disruptive of the educational process, they also recognize that some involuntary transfers of teachers from one school to another are unavoidable and that, in making assignments in the North Smithfield School System, the interests and aspirations of teachers must be considered. Therefore, it is agreed that:

A. All vacancies shall be filled by voluntary transfers whenever possible. Notwithstanding the same, the ptocedure shall not apply to individuals who are non-tenured or hired as a long term or short term substitute.

B. No teacher shall be transferred involuntarily without good cause.

C. No involuntary transfer shall take place after October 1 of any school year.

D. When involuntary transfers are necessary, a teacher shall not be assigned to a position outside his area of certification.

E. Notice in writing of proposed involuntary transfers shall be given as soon as possible to the teachers involved immediately upon knowledge of such transfers.

F. An involuntary transfer shall be made only after a meeting between the teacher involved and the Superintendent (or his designee), at which time the teacher shall be notified “in writing” of the reasons for the transfer.