5.0 Transfers
5.1 Definitions
5.1.1 A transfer is a Unit Member being moved, either voluntarily or District-
initiated because of a reduction in force (RIF), to another certificated
position within the District for which the Unit Member possesses the
minimum qualifications. This article is subject to the provisions of Article
5.1.5.
5.1.2 District-initiated transfers are those reassignments that are initiated by the
District because of a reduction in force.
5.1.3 A Requested Voluntary Transfer is one initiated by the tenured Unit
Member.
5.1.4 A “position available for transfer” shall mean a position within the
Association that the District wishes to fill. The position may be advertised
concurrently until the determination for a requested voluntary transfer is
determined.
5.1.5 Only tenured Unit Members are eligible for “Requested Voluntary”
transfers. Both tenured and non-tenured Unit Members are eligible for
District-initiated transfers as referenced in Article 5.4.
5.2 General
5.2.1 The Chancellor shall assign Unit Members to teaching, counseling, and
librarian positions based upon the District's needs.
5.2.2 When a Unit position(s) is vacant on any campus, notice of this vacancy
shall be given as soon as possible.
5.2.3 A Unit Member shall be assigned to no more than two (2) sites per any
one (1) work day unless mutually agreed to by the Unit Member.
5.3 Requested Voluntary
5.3.1 The District shall post a notice of "available positions for transfer" on the
College bulletin boards for ten (10) days, as well as notify each tenured
Unit Member by District e-mail, within which time period tenured Unit
Members may request in writing a voluntary transfer.
5.3.2 If only one tenured Unit Member requests a transfer to a position
"available for transfer" that is within the Unit Member’s discipline, and the
Unit Member regularly teaches a minimum of 40% in the discipline as part
of regular load, and that Unit Member possesses the minimum
qualifications for the position, no hiring committee is needed and the
District shall transfer the tenured Unit Member to the new assignment.
5.3.2.1 If the position is not in the same discipline that the Unit
Member is currently teaching or if the Unit Member does not
possess the minimum qualifications for the position, the
Member will not be granted the transfer and the District shall
change the “available position for transfer” to an “open”
position.
5.3.3 If more than one tenured Unit Member requests a transfer to the same
position "available for transfer" that is within the Unit Members’
discipline, and the Unit Members regularly teach a minimum of 40% in
the discipline as part of their regular loads, and the Unit Members meet the
minimum qualifications for the position:
5.3.3.1 The District shall allow the tenured Unit Members to have
interviews with a faculty and administration interview committee
at the transfer site.
5.3.3.1.1 The District shall follow the appropriate procedures to
transfer the tenured Unit Member selected by the
interview committee to the new site location.
5.3.4 When there is more than one (1) request for transfer to the same position,
the tenured Unit Member's length of service to the District shall be one of
the factors considered in determining whether or not a request for
voluntary transfer is to be granted.
5.3.5 A tenured Unit Member who initiates a Requested Voluntary Transfer
shall not receive mileage.
5.4 District Initiated Transfers
5.4.1 The District shall consider the following factors when a District-initiated
transfer affects more than one Unit Member because of a RIF: (1) the Unit
Member's length of service to the District; i.e., seniority, and (2) the
qualifications and demonstrated ability of the Unit Member to perform the
required services; i.e., minimum qualifications.
5.4.2 District-initiated transfers shall not be made in an arbitrary, capricious, nor
discriminatory manner, nor shall discipline be a factor when a District-
initiated transfer is considered by the District.
5.4.3 The District shall present the reassigned Unit Member a written copy of
the reasons for a District-initiated transfer and provide for a conference
between the supervising Dean(s) and the Unit Member to discuss the
reasons for transfer.
5.4.4 If a Unit Member requires retraining in order for the District to complete
District-initiated transfer, the District will offer retraining leave at no cost
to the Unit Member pursuant to Article 4.13 of this Agreement.
5.4.5 In the case of a full load transfer, any Unit Member who provides services
at a worksite which would cause travel of more than five (5) miles farther
from his/her residence than his/her normal worksite shall be compensated
at the amount established by District policy for a maximum of two (2)
semesters for the total additional mileage difference if such Unit Member
utilizes his/her personal vehicle between his/her residence and his/her
worksite.
5.4.6 In the case of a partial load transfer, any Unit Member who provides
services at a worksite which would cause travel of more than five (5)
miles farther from his/her residence than his/her normal worksite shall be
compensated at the amount established by District policy for the total
additional mileage difference if such Unit Member utilizes his/her
personal vehicle between his/her residence and his/her worksite, such
compensation to be paid for the duration of the transfer.
5.4.7 In the case of a partial-load transfer, any Unit Member required to work at
a worksite which would cause travel of more than five (5) miles farther
from his/her residence than his/her normal worksite shall be granted a
stipend of $85 per semester to be paid at the end of the semester.