PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER
The Superintendent shall be responsible for the proper assignment and transfer of all professional personnel, however reassignments of professional personnel occurring during the school year shall be in compliance with the existing labor agreement. The Superintendent shall inform the Board of such changes in assignments.

The preferences of teachers and other staff members shall be considered in making assignments and transfers; however, the best interests of students and the district shall be given first consideration.

Care shall be exercised by the Superintendent and other district administrators to assure that all schools are equally staffed with effective teachers.

In case of vacancies in existing positions, consideration shall be given to qualified applicants among current staff members.