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Asst Principal - High School - Fogel - Aug 2019-FY22

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CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

Assistant Principal
Canton High School
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

August 26, 2019 — June 30, 2022

THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the Canton Public Schools (hereinafter referred
to as the “CPS”) and Joshua A. Fogel.

In consideration of the promises and mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto
agree as follows:

1.0 EMPLOYMENT

CPS hereby employs Joshua A. Fogel as ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL for the public schools of
the Town of Canton, Massachusetts, and Joshua A. Fogel (hereinafter referred to as the
“ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL”) hereby accepts such employment with the terms and conditions set
forth below.

2.0 TERM OF AGREEMENT

The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL shail be employed under the terms of the contract contemplated
herein for the three (3) year period commencing on July 1, 2019 (prorated in year 1, beginning
August 26, 2019) and continuing until June 30, 2022. The Superintendent and the ASSISTANT
PRINCIPAL shall meet at least ninety (90) days prior to July 1 of each subsequent year of the
contract for the purpose of reviewing and establishing the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S salary to
take effect as of July 1 of the next contract year.

3.0 COMPENSATION

3.1 Base Compensation - The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL shall be paid an annual salary at the
rate of one hundred, twelve thousand ($112,000) dollars for the period of August 26, 2019 —
June 30, 2020. The Superintendent and the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL shall meet at least ninety
(90) days prior to July 1 of each subsequent year of the contract for the purpose of reviewing and
establishing the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S salary to take effect as of September 1 of the next
contract year.

4.0 DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL shall faithfully carry out the duties of his position in
accordance with the provisions of the existing job description. The ASSISTANT
PRINCIPAL recognizes that his responsibilities and conduct are not determined by
prescribed hours and conditions and will perform the directed and implied duties of his
position as determined by the Superintendent and will expend the time and effort
necessary to effectively achieve the goals and purposes of the CPS.

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5.0 WORK YEAR

The position of ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL requires 215 days of work, which shall include all days
that school is in session unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent and including five
days immediately following the close of school in the Spring and the five days immediately
preceding the opening of school in the fall, unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent.
Per diem rate shall be 1/215. If the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL works any additional days, as
requested by the Principal of Canton High School or the Superintendent of Schools, the
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL will be paid at a per diem rate of 1/215.

6.0 LICENSES

The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL shall furnish and maintain throughout the term of the contract a
valid and appropriate license qualifying his to act as an Assistant Principal/Principal at the
secondary level as required by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 71, Section 38G.

7.0 TERMINATION:

7.1 In the event that the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL desires to terminate his contract
before the term of service shall have expired, she may do so by giving at least ninety (90)
days written notice of such intention to the Superintendent, with a time for such
termination to be jointly established between the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL and the
Superintendent and confirmed in writing.

7.2 The Superintendent may terminate his contract at any time during its term due to
reduction in force or reorganization resulting from declining enrollment or other budgetary
reasons.

7.3 Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the Superintendent may dismiss the
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, and thus terminate his contract, for good cause. As used
herein, “good cause” shall mean any grounds put forth by the Superintendent which are
not arbitrary, irrational, unreasonable, in bad faith or not relevant to the sound operation
of the school system. Prior to any dismissal for good cause, the Superintendent will
notify the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL of the intended dismissal with an explanation of the
grounds therefore and, if the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL so requests, will provide his with
an opportunity for a meeting to review the decision and to present information pertaining
to its basis and to the employee’s status.

7.4 In the event his contract is terminated, any and ail financial and other obligations by
either party under the contract shall cease.

8.0 REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES/EQUIPMENT

8.1 Expenses - Superintendent agrees to reimburse the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL for
reasonable expenses incurred and paid by him in the execution of his job as ASSISTANT
PRINCIPAL, all of which must be approved by the Superintendent or his designee prior to
expenditure.

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8.2 Professional Memberships — The Superintendent agrees to pay the ASSISTANT
PRINCIPAL membership dues for membership in professional organization up to $250,
subject to the organization (s) supporting the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL job duties.

8.3 Cell Phone - The Superintendent shall provide the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL and pay
the monthly expenses of a cell phone/PDA for the purpose of conducting school business
and the occasional, incidental personal business. At the conclusion of his term as
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, his equipment shall remain the property of the CPS. The
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, at his discretion, may choose to be. reimbursed the flat sum of
forty ($40) dollars per month towards the cost of his monthly cell phone bills. If so, the
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL will not receive a District cell phone.

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8.5 Travel Allowance —- The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL will be reimbursed for travel within
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the IRS mileage reimbursement rate. Said sum
shall be a reimbursement to the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL for travel expenses incurred
and paid by his such as actual mileage, tolls and public transportation costs.
Reimbursement shall occur within a reasonable period of time and shall not exceed
eighty ($80) dollars per month.

8.6 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT — The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL shall be reimbursed up
to five hundred ($500) dollars annually for tuition for graduate courses she has completed
at an accredited college or university, so long as such courses are relevant to enhancing
the knowledge and skills necessary to his role as ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL.

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9.0 STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM

The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL shail be a member of the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement
System (MTRS) as required by the General Laws of the Massachusetts, General Laws, Chapter
32, Section 2.

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INSURANCE BENEFITS

The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL shall be entitled to all insurance (medical, hospital, life, and
workman’s compensation) benefits and all other fringe benefits currently available to teachers
and other administrators, such benefits not to be reduced unless expressly provided for in his
Contract or agreed upon in the future.

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LEAVES

12.1 Sick Leave - The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL shall be entitled to fifteen (15) days of
sick leave during each year of his Contract. In addition to personal injury or illness, the

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13.0

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL may use a maximum of ten (10) days of his accrued paid sick
leave each year for illness in his immediate family (spouse, child, parent, or relative living
within his household). The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL may accrue sick days and use the
sick days throughout the term of the contract.

12.2 Bereavement Leave — In case of death during the school year of any member of the
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S family (grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, mother-in-
law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law), no reduction of salary or reduction in
accumulated sick leave shall be made for absence not exceeding three (3) school days.
In case of death during the school year of the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S, parent, child,
or person living in the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S household, no reduction of salary or
reduction in accumulated sick leave shall be made for absence not exceeding five (5)
school days. In case of death during the school year of the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S
nephew, niece, or other relative not mentioned elsewhere in this Section, one (1) day’s
leave without loss of pay or accumulated sick leave shall be granted on the day of the
funeral.

12.3 Personal Leave- The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL shall be entitled to three (3)
personal days during each year of his contract. These days shall not be deducted from
accumulated sick leave or vacation leave. Application for a personal business day must
be made in writing to the Superintendent or his designee and approval granted at least
three (3) days prior to taking the personal pay.

EVALUATION

13.1 The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL shall fulfill all aspects of this contract. She shail be
evaluated annually in writing by the Principal of the building to which she is assigned.
Evaluation will be based on progress made in relationship to goals that are established
each fall by the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL in conjunction with the Principal. Performance
evaluation will also be determined in relationship to indicators of effective instructional,
organizational and administrative leadership (These will be outlined in more detail as we
develop a common understanding of these parameters). The key qualities/evidence that
the Principal and Instruction will expect to find through the evaluation process are/is:

e An unwavering commitment to highly effective teaching through skillful
supervision and evaluation

e Accurate assessment of student achievement, programs, and needs in order to
ensure that the system’s resources and priorities are focused on enhancing
student learning.                                              ‘

e Avvibrant and supportive school culture that values collegiality, diverse people
and perspectives, and constant improvement

e The promotion of collaborative relationships with parents and staff

13.2 Assessments will be based upon direct observation of the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
work, feedback received from parents, faculty, and other staff members, as well as
review of written material from the Principal office and the schools. Additionally, the
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL will receive informal feedback from the Principal throughout the
year as part of his ongoing supervision and support.

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14.0 ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Contract embodies the whole agreement between the Superintendent and the ASSISTANT
PRINCIPAL and supersedes ail prior agreements between the parties. There are no other
inducements, promises, terms, conditions or obligations made or entered into by either party
other than those contained herein. This Contract may not be changed except by a writing
signed by the party against whom enforcement thereof is sought.

15.0 WAIVER

The parties agree that any waiver of any term or provision of this Agreement, by either party,
shall not be binding upon the parties unless said waiver is in writing and signed by both parties.

16.0 INVALIDITY

If any paragraph or part of this Agreement is invalid, it shall not affect the remainder of said
Agreement, but said remainder shall be binding and effective against all parties.

17.0 CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT

This Agreement shall be executed in triplicate, each of which shall constitute an original and
shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as they
are in effect on the date of execution.

18.0 APPROPRIATION

The monetary provisions of this Contract are subject to approval and appropriation by the Canton
Annual Town Meeting. !f approval or funding is withheld by the Canton Annual Town Meeting, this
contract will be immediately terminated, without further obligations by the Town of Canton or the
Canton Public Schools.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto signed and sealed this Agreement in
triplicate this       day of          , 2019.

FOR THE CPS by:                                         Agreed and Accepted:

Keg Fischer-Mueller, =

Superintendent of Schools

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