skip to main content

HCPSS / POLICIES

Policy 7090 – Transfer of Teachers

The purpose of this policy is to establish a clear process for the administrative transfer of teachers without limiting or proscribing in any way the statutory authority of the Superintendent to transfer certificated personnel as the needs of the schools require.

Policy Document

Implementation Procedures

I. Policy Value Statement

The Board of Education of Howard County (Board) recognizes that the human resources of the school system are the most critical element in enabling the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) to carry out its mission successfully.

The administrative transfer of a teacher is authorized under Maryland statute when, in the judgment of the Superintendent, such transfer would serve the overall needs of the HCPSS.

II. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to establish a clear process for the administrative transfer of teachers without limiting or proscribing in any way the statutory authority of the Superintendent to transfer certificated personnel as the needs of the schools require.

III. Standards

  1. Administrative transfers are essential to the school system’s effective utilization of human resources and fall within the statutorily prescribed authority of the Superintendent.

  2. The administrative transfer of a teacher is usually initiated by the principal and requires the approval of the Superintendent/designee.

  3. Request for a voluntary transfer is initiated by a teacher in compliance with HCPSS Office of Human Resources timelines and procedures.

  4. The processes for voluntary and involuntary transfers are established by the HCPSS Office of Human Resources in compliance with the terms of the Master Agreement between the Board of Education of Howard County and the Howard County Education Association (HCEA) and communicated annually through standard communication channels.

IV. Responsibilities

  1. The Superintendent/designee will provide annual notification of this policy to principals.

  2. Principals will provide annual notification of this policy to teachers.

V. Delegation of Authority

The Superintendent is authorized to develop appropriate procedures to implement this policy.

VI. Definitions

  1. Administrative Transfer – A change in assignment from one school to another position at the initiation of the Superintendent/designee.

  2. Teacher – Personnel assigned to a position for which the Board requires a valid Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) teaching certificate and/or licensure recognized by the MSDE.

  3. Voluntary Transfer – A change in assignment from one school to another initiated by the teacher in compliance with the processes established by the HCPSS Office of Human Resources.

VII. References

A. Legal

  • Md. Ann. Code, Education Article, Section 6-201

B. Board Policies

(none)

C. Relevant Data Sources

(none)

D. Other

  • Master Agreement Between the Board of Education of Howard County and the Howard County Education Association (HCEA)

VIII. History

ADOPTED: November 22, 1994

REVIEWED: February 24, 2022

MODIFIED: November 3, 2022

REVISED: March 12, 2009

EFFECTIVE: November 3, 2022

Policy History Key

  • Adopted-Original date the Board took action to approve a policy
  • Reviewed-The date the status of a policy was assessed by the Superintendent’s Standing Policy Group
  • Modified-The date the Board took action to alter a policy that based on the recommendation of the Superintendent/designee did not require a comprehensive examination
  • Revised-The date the Board took action on a that policy based on the recommendation of the Superintendent/designee needed a comprehensive examination
  • Effective-The date a policy is implemented throughout the HCPSS, typically July 1 following Board action.