4130 - ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER

Van Buren Intermediate School District

Administrative Guidelines

4130 - ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER

Relocation of support staff may become necessary to meet load conditions, building or program requirements, or for other good reasons. However, relocation shall not be made capriciously, vindictively or arbitrarily. Transfers between buildings require the approval of the director.

Involuntary Transfers

A transfer may be made for such reasons as the following:

		1.	programs being altered or terminated
		2.	for the good of the District or the LEA's

Voluntary Transfers

The following guidelines shall be followed in requesting a transfer:

		1.	A written request may be made to the director at any time during the year for transfer to either a specified or an unspecified location.
		2.	The principal and/or the immediate supervisor of the employee must be made aware of the request for transfer.
		3.	The principal and/or the immediate supervisor of the receiving school or department must approve the request, unless the Superintendent directs that the transfer be made.
		4.	The filing of a request for transfer shall be without prejudice to the employee, and shall not jeopardize his/her present assignment. The request may be withdrawn at any time prior to the official confirmation that the transfer has been effected.
		5.	Voluntary transfers shall be made effective at a time in the best interest of the District.