Cairo Association of Teachers - Newsletter

CAT Tracks for July 24, 2007 VACANCY

Just received word that Bobby Spencer has submitted his resignation as Physical Education Teacher at CJSHS. I know that I speak on behalf of all CATs when I offer Bobby our best wishes for the future and thank him for the service that he provided to the students of Cairo School District Number One.

The vacated PE position at CJSHS will be advertised in the July 30th paycheck. For you current CATs, keep in mind that you have the right - if qualified - to apply for a voluntary transfer to that position under the provisions of Section 3.4 of the Contractual Agreement:

• 3.4 Voluntary Staff Transfer

  Any qualified employee who received at least a satisfactory rating in his/her most recent evaluation may apply for transfer to an existing teaching vacancy as identified in Section 3.3 of this Agreement. Such application shall be in writing to the Superintendent and the building principal where the vacancy exists. If application is made at least 30 calendar days prior to the first day of a new school year, the voluntary transfer shall be granted. If the request for voluntary transfer is made after this time, including during the school year, it shall be granted if the District can fill the volunteer's vacated position as easily as the one being advertised.

  In the event that more than one employee applies for a transfer to an existing teaching vacancy as identified in Section 3.3 of this Agreement, the Board has the authority to choose the most qualified employee amongst those applying for said existing teaching vacancy.