RSB Transfers - RTU-SER

There are three types of transfers: voluntary or compulsory within RSB and interboard transfers.

A transfer involves a teacher moving from their current assigned school to a new one.

Voluntary transfers are planned in May and June for the following school year.
Compulsory transfers can occur at any time, but the teacher must receive notice prior to it taking effect.
Interboard transfers must be primarily organized by the teachers concerned. In order to transfer to another school board the teacher must find a teacher at that school board in the same category and sector who wishes to move to RSB.
Compulsory transfers most often occur due to a change in student numbers and staffing needs. This results in teachers being declared "Excess" at their current school.

Voluntary transfers apply only to E1 teachers and require filling out an MS form provided by HR. This form will be emailed out to all teachers in April, with a list of current vacancies. Teachers will have 5 workdays to fill out the MS form with their preferences.

In both cases for the transfers to occur, there must be an vacant position at the other school. The board is obliged to provide the union and teachers with a list of vacancies by April 20th.

All transfers, once granted, are binding. Teachers should only add schools they are certain they wish to move to, as by making the request, you are accepting the move.
Positions are accorded by category and seniority. Preferences are not guaranteed.
Priority is given to teachers who require a compulsory transfer. More details can be found in section 5-21.12 of our Local agreement.

Voluntary transfers also become binding once RSB has granted them.

Teachers will be contacted by June 1st regarding their new school assignment.
An online MS form will be sent directly from RSB in April.