The Association recognizes the right of the Division to transfer teachers employed by the Division to schools under the jurisdiction of the Division.
The Division shall exercise its discretion to transfer in a manner that is fair and reasonable. A copy of all written notices of transfers shall be sent to the President of the Association. The Division shall, wherever possible, consult with teachers who are being involuntarily transferred prior to making a final decision. A copy of all written transfer notices shall be sent to the president of the Association.
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, in the absence of exceptional circumstances, the Division shall be guided by the educational needs of the students and the administrative needs of the Division.
In the case of any teacher who has been 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 7 days of the notice of transfer.