a) Teachers who are transferred from community to community within the Division, shall have their reasonable moving expenses paid, provided prior approval of costs is given by the Division.
b) The Association recognizes the right of the Division to transfer teachers employed by the Division to schools under the jurisdiction of the Division.
c) The Division shall exercise its discretion to transfer in a manner, which is fair and reasonable. The Division shall, wherever possible, consult with teachers who are being involuntarily transferred prior to making a final decision.
d) In making transfer decisions, the Division shall consider the educational needs of the students, the administrative needs of the Division and those concerns raised by the teacher prior to making a decision. However, the Division shall be guided by the educational needs of the students and the administrative need of the Division.
e) In the case of any teacher who is given notice of transfer following May 31st and wishes to resign before June 30th of that year, the Division agrees to accept the resignation, provided it is offered in writing within 10 teaching days of the notice of transfer.