5030 -ASSIGNMENT, PROMOTION AND TRANSFER OF PERSONNEL
The Superintendent is authorized to assign teachers and other employees of the schools to appropriate positions and is authorized to reorganize and arrange the administrative and supervisory staff as best serves the Durham Public Schools.
5030.1 Administrative Transfer The Superintendent may, based on the best interests of the school system, transfer any employee from one position to another position so long as the transfer does not result in a reduction in compensation, except as noted by this policy. The Superintendent shall provide the employee with a written explanation for the transfer.
5030.2 Employee-Initiated Transfer An employee may request a transfer, following procedures established by the Superintendent.
5030.3 Transfer of Principals The Superintendent shall consult with and advise the Board before implementing administrative transfer of any school principal(s).
5030.4 Promotion The Superintendent shall not promote an employee into a principalship or central services administrative position (e.g., specialist, coordinator, etc.) without approval by the Board of Education. For purposes of this policy, a promotion is a reassignment to a higher position carrying a higher salary.
Legal Reference: G.S.115C-47, -276, -301
Adopted Effective: July 1, 1999
