Policy 3.35

Transfers

1. Purpose. -- The successful functioning of the School District depends in large measure on the proper placement of qualified and competent personnel.

2. Policy. -- A request for transfer of an employee from one school or department to another shall be approved by both principals and supervisors concerned and recommended by the Superintendent for School Board approval.

   1. In cases of an emergency, the Superintendent may transfer any employee and report the transfer to the School Board at its next regular meeting. For the purposes of this subsection, an emergency means an occurrence, or threat thereof, whether natural, technological, or manmade, in war or in peace, which results or may result in substantial injury or harm to students or staff or substantial damage to or loss of school property.

   2. When the authorized units in a school or department are decreased, the Superintendent may transfer an employee to another duty assignment considering such factors as length of service, job competency and geographic location. Such transfer shall be subject to approval by the School Board.

   3. This policy shall not prevent transfer of an employee for good cause.

3. Collective Bargaining Agreements. -- In the event of a conflict between a provision of this policy and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, the latter shall control.