TURTLE MOUNTAIN TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION

EFFECTIVE PERIOD: 2018/07/01 - 2022/06/30

ARTICLE 8:00 - TRANSFER AND REASSIGNMENT

8:01

Teachers will be advised prior to May 1 of a transfer to become effective for the following September 1 except in cases where a vacancy arises after May 1 that cannot be filled by a suitable applicant hired by the normal procedure, the Board has the right to transfer such teachers.

8:02

Teachers required to transfer shall receive from the division eligible expenses incurred in the transfer to a maximum of $750.00.  Eligible expenses shall be limited to:

  1. Moving of household effects including packing and loading from the former residence, cartage and transportation, delivery to and unloading at the new residence.  If a public carrier is used it must be a fully licensed Manitoba-based carrier.  Estimates of cost must be obtained from two (2) carriers and submitted to the Board.  Selection of the carrier must be approved in writing to the teacher by the Board before final arrangements are made.
  2. In respect to the accommodation being vacated, claims for expenses supported by receipts, will be accepted for:
  1. Legal fees in an amount consistent with the Manitoba Law Society Tariff, plus related itemized disbursements.
  2. Realty agent’s commission not to exceed the local tariff as filed with the Manitoba Real Estate Association.
  3. Cost of advertising or related expenses, where the teacher undertakes the sale of his own residence and provided there is no claim under ii).
  1. In respect to the new accommodation, claims for expenses, supported by receipts, will be accepted for:
  1. Legal fees in an amount consistent with the Manitoba Law Society Tariff, plus related itemized disbursements.

8:03

Teachers will be subject to reassignment with prior consultation. Notice will be given by June 15 except in emergency situations such as a sudden loss of a staff member.  In the event notice of reassignment is provided after May 31 and such reassignment is unacceptable to the teacher, the teacher shall have up to 10 calendar days from receipt of notification to advise the Board that he/she will be terminating his/her Form 2 contract as of June 30.  The Board will mutually agree with the teacher's decision to terminate his/her contract.