HCEA Negotiated Agreement - Harford County Public Schools

egarded as the teachers of pupils at that grade level will be transferred.
6.3 In the case of opening of a new school in the fall, the presently employed teachers to
be assigned to it shall receive official notice in writing of that transfer by the close of
school, if known.
6.4 Involuntary Transfer. If, as a solution to a problem (different from those listed in
“Administrative Transfer”) a teacher is to be transferred to another school, such a
transfer may not be effected until after a meeting between the teacher involved and the
appropriate administrator(s). At this time, the teacher shall be notified of the reason(s)
for transfer, shall be apprised of his or her rights, and shall be given the opportunity to
respond. In the event that a teacher objects to the transfer, he or she shall, upon
request, have a meeting with the Superintendent or designee. The teacher, at his or
her option, may have a person of his or her choice accompany him or her at the
meeting.
ARTICLE VII
Vacancies
7.1 Announcement of Vacancies. Vacancies which are to be filled in administration,
supervision, department chairpersons, teachers-in-charge, teacher specialists,
mentors, and eleven-month positions will be advertised.
7.2 All applicants will receive consideration but in the case of equal qualifications, the
first preference will be given to professional workers in Harford County. During the
summer months, such announcements shall be posted in the central office and a copy
sent to the Association.
7.3 Application. Candidates are to complete and submit a formal application form with a
transcript of all college studies to the Human Resources Department.
7.4 Preliminary Screening. Applications and supporting data, i.e. transcripts,
professional experience and references, will be reviewed, and the most promising
candidates will be scheduled for interview. Candidates who are eliminated in the
preliminary screening will be so notified.
7.5 Interview and Selection Committee. The Superintendent will appoint an Interview
and Selection Committee to interview the remaining candidates and to make
recommendations to the Superintendent.
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