Staffing Process Tidbits

A few things to mention this evening about staffing:

1. Apparently the staffing numbers are looking promising...The latest news from the Operations department is that part-time teachers will be able to apply to increase their teaching time by Transfer Round 2. This is strictly an internal round, available only for permanent elementary teachers. Teaching positions would not be advertised externally until ALL surplus teachers have been placed following the transfer rounds.
   
2. Teachers should know what their 2010-2011 teaching assignment is by the time the Transfer Round 1 postings are out (next Friday, April 9th). This is so that you can make a fully informed decision on whether you wish to transfer or not.
   
3. The April Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 19th. It is expected that the majority of principal and vice-principal transfers for 2010-2011 will be announced that evening. The reality is that these announcements can bring good or bad news for those who are outgoing (have applied to another school) or staying on. This is on the eve of Transfer Round 1 and unfortunately not earlier!