LOUIS RIEL TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION

EFFECTIVE PERIOD: 2014/07/01 - 2018/06/30 (EXPIRED)

ARTICLE 18.00 - TRANSFER OF TEACHERS

A. The Association recognizes the right of the Division to transfer teachers employed by the Division to schools under the jurisdiction of the Division.

B. The Division shall consult with teachers who are transferred prior to making a final decision.

C. In making transfer decisions, the Division shall consider the educational needs of the students, the concerns raised by the teacher, and the administrative needs of the Division prior to making a decision.

D. When a teacher is transferred to another school, the Division shall make arrangements for that teacher to receive a day to prepare for the new assignment.  Such preparation day will be scheduled prior to the transfer occurring.

E. In the case of any teacher who has been given notice of transfer following May 31st and who wishes to resign before June 30th of that year, the Division agrees to accept the resignation provided it is offered in writing within seven (7) days of the notice of transfer.

F.  The Division will notify the Association President of the names of the Association members and their work locations.