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CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

ADDENDA TO
JAMES DUNCAN
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
7H1/15 — 6/30/16

The attached Employment Contract covering the period July 1, 2015 — June 30, 2016 is
herby amended as follows:

4.       COMPENSATION — Sentence to be amended to read:
Effective July 1, 2015 salary shall be $64, 832.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS
ADDENDUY TO THE   EMENT AND DUPLICATE THEREOF, ON
THISA yi a         DAY OF           o_        2015.

Jeffrey “IT Grahatino
Superintendent of Schools

CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

ADDENDA TO
JAMES DUNCAN
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
7/1/14 — 6/30/16

The attached Employment Contract covering the period July 1, 2012 — June 30, 2014 is
herby amended as follows:

2:    TERM:

The term of this Contract is for two years commencing, July 1, 2014 and running
through June 30, 2016. The Superintendent and the High School Technology
Specialist provided either has notified the other in writing of their desire to commence
negotiations for a successor agreement, will endeavor to reach agreement on a
successor contract on or before July 1, 2016. For purposes of this Agreement, the
anniversary date shall be considered to be July 1 of each year.

4,      COMPENSATION — Sentence to be amended to read:
Effective July 1, 2014 salary shall be $63,561.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS

ADDENDUM. TO THE AGREEMENT AND DUPLICATE THEREOF, ON
THIS 30) _DAYOF     2014.

uperintendent of Schools

CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

ADDENDA TO
JAMES DUNCAN
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
THN2 — 6/30/14

The attached Employment Contract covering the period July 1, 2012 ~ June 30, 2014 is
herby amended as follows:

4.      COMPENSATION — Sentence to be amended to read:
Effective July 1, 2013 salary shall be $62,315.

IN ESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS

rae ys  TO THE AGRE MENT AND DUPLICATE THEREOF, ON
THIS. /  DAYOF_ +       a           2013.
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Superintendent of Schoois                           High SoH Technology Specialist

CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

ADDENDA TO
JAMES DUNCAN
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
7/1/12 — 6/30/14

The attached Employment Contract covering the period July 1, 2012 — June 30, 2014 is
herby amended as follows:

2:          TERM:

The term of this Contract is for two years commencing, July 1, 2012 and running
through June 30, 2014. The Superintendent and the High School Technology
Specialist provided either has notified the other in writing of their desire to commence
negotiations for a successor agreement, will endeavor to reach agreement on a
successor contract on or before July 1, 2014. For purposes of this Agreement, the
anniversary date shall be considered to be July 1 of each year.

3:       COMPENSATION — Sentence to be amended to read:
Effective July 1, 2012 salary shall be $61,093 (2% increase).

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS

ADDENDUM, TO THE AGREEMENT AND DUPLICATE THEREOF, ON
THIS 422 DAYOF    tte.     2012.
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uperintendent of Schools                        High a Technology Specialist

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CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

ADDENDA TO
JAMES DUNCAN
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
7/1/10 — 6/30/12

The attached Employment Contract covering the period July 1, 2009 — June 30, 2011 is
herby amended as follows:

2.    TERM:

The term of this Contract is for two years commencing, July 1, 2010 and running
through June 30, 2012. The Superintendent and the High School Technology
Specialist provided either has notified the other in writing of their desire to commence
negotiations for a successor agreement, will endeavor to reach agreement on a
successor contract on or before July 1, 2012. For purposes of this Agreement, the
anniversary date shall be considered to be July 1 of each year.

3.       COMPENSATION — Sentence to be amended to read:
Effective July 1, 2010 salary shall be $59,895 (3% increase).

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS
ADDENDUM, TO THE AGREEMENT AND DUPLICATE THEREOF, ON
THIS        V\\ \o DAY OF                             2010.

Superintendent of Schools                  High Sghool Technology Specialist

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CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

ADDENDA TO
JAMES DUNCAN
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
7/1/09 — 6/3011

The attached Employment Contract covering the period July 1, 2009 — June 30, 2011 is
herby amended as follows:

2,     TERM:

The term of this Contract is for two years commencing, July 1, 2009 and running
through June 30, 2011. The Superintendent and the High School Technology
Specialist provided either has notified the other in writing of their desire to commence
negotiations for a successor agreement, will endeavor to reach agreement on a
successor contract on or before July 1, 2010. For purposes of this Agreement, the
anniversary date shall be considered to be July 1 of each year.

3.       COMPENSATION — Sentence to be amended to read:
Effective July 1, 2009 salary shall be $58,151 (2.5% increase).

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS
ADDEND  TO THE  REEMENT AND DUPLICATE THEREOF, ON
THIS /   DAY OF       2009.

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John D'Auria, Ed.D.

= of Schools                                             echnology Specialist

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CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

ADDENDUM TO
JAMES DUNCAN
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
7/4/07 — 6/3009

The attached Employment Contract covering the period July 1, 2007 — June 30, 2009 is
herby amended as follows:

3.      COMPENSATION — Sentence to be amended to read:
Effective July 1, 2008 salary shall be $56,732 (2% increase).

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS
ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT AND DUPLICATE THEREOF.

John D’Auriaj Ed.D.
Superintendént of Schools                                           | Technology Specialist

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CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

ADDENDUM TO

JAMES DUNCAN
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

The following adjustments are to be made to the High School Technology Specialist’'s
Contract, originally dated July 1, 2004 — June 30, 2007.

2.    TERM:

The term of this Contract shall be extended by two years through June 30, 2009.
The Superintendent and the High Schoo! Technology Specialist provided either
has notified the other in writing of their desire to commence negotiations for a
successor agreement, will endeavor to reach agreement on a successor contract
on or before July 1, 2009. For purposes of this Agreement, the anniversary date
shall be considered to be July 1 of each year.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS
ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT AND A DUPLICATE THEREOF, ON THIS

3i>  DAYOF_)D ,     , 2007.
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Superintendent of Schools

High Schpol Tasknelony
Specialist

CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

ADDENDUM TO
JAMES DUNCAN
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
The attached Employment Contract covering the period September 1, 2005 — August
31, 2007is hereby amended as follows:

4.      COMPENSATION Sentence to be amended to read:
EffectiveSeptember 1, 2006 salary shall be $55,620 (3% increase).

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS
ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT AND DUPLICATE THEREOF,

‘Trene herry Kaplaf, Ed.
Superintendent of Schools

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/                                         CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

ADDENDUM TO

JAMES DUNCAN
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

09/01/04 — 08/31/07

The Employment Contract covering the period September 1, 2004 — August 31, 2007 is
hereby amended as follows:

4.      COMPENSATION: Sentence to be amended to read:
Effective September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2006 the salary shall be $54,000.

INWITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS
ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT AND DUPLICATE THEREOF,

Irene Sherry Kaplan, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
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This AGREEMENT is made this 1st day September, 2004, between Irene Sherry
Kaplan, Ed.D., Superintendent of the Canton Public Schools, hereinafter referred to as
the “Superintendent” and James Duncan, ~
hereinafter referred to as the “High School Technology Specialist” (HSTS).

IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties
hereto mutually covenant and agree as follows:

1.            EMPLOYMENT:
The Superintendent hereby employs James Duncan, as High School Technology
Specialist for the Canton Public Schools, and James Duncan hereby accepts
employment subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter provided.

2.       TERM:
The HSTS shall be employed for a three year period commencing on September
1, 2004 through August 31, 2007.

3.       WORK YEAR:
The position requires 205 days of work, which shall include all days that school is
in session unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent. The per diem rate
for this position shall be 1/205 of the annual salary.

4.       COMPENSATION:
The Superintendent agrees to pay the HSTS. in consideration of the faithful,
diligent and competent performance of his duties and responsibilities as HSTS,
an annual salary of $50,000 for the period September 1, 2004 through August
31, 2005. The salary shall be payable in bi-monthly payments.

5.       TERMINATION: |

A. The Superintendent may dismiss the HSTS at any time prior to the expiration
date of this Agreement for inefficiency, incapacity, conduct unbecoming an
HSTS, insubordination, or other good cause after due notice and a hearing.
Subject to review by a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with state
law, a dismissal by the Superintendent shall sever any and all rights that the
HSTS shail have under this Agreement for the balance of the contract period
subsequent to the dismissal, including, without limitation, any claim to
compensation.                                    :

B.      In the event that the HSTS desires to terminate this Agreement before his
term of service shall have expired, he may do so by giving at least 90
calendar days' notice of his intention to the Superintendent or such other
notice as is mutually agreed to by the parties in writing.

6.         DUTIES:

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salaried managerial position and the workday shall normally be a minimum of
eight (8) hours exclusive of lunch and will be longer, including evenings and
weekends, when the demands of the position require it. There is no overtime
pay or compensatory time off in lieu of pay associated with this position. The
HSTS by agreement with the Superintendent, may undertake consulting work,
speaking engagements, writing, lecturing, or other professional duties and
obligations so long as they do not derogate from her duties as HSTS.

PROFESSIONAL DAYS:

The HSTS shall be allowed three (3) professional days per year. The HSTS shall
not be compensated for any unused days. Additional days may be allowed at the
discretion of the Superintendent. The HSTS shall not receive monetary
compensation or other thing of value for consulting work, speaking engagements,
writing, lecturing, or other activity beyond his professional obligations to the
Canton Public Schools if it is performed on school time or on professional days.

PERSONAL BUSINESS DAYS:
The HSTS will be entitled to three (3) personal business days per work year,
subject to advance approval by the Superintendent.

REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES:
The Superintendent may, at her own discretion, reimburse the HSTS for
expenses incurred in attendance at local, state, and national meetings.

STATE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION:
The HSTS shall be a member of the Norfolk County Retirement System as
required by M.G.L.

FRINGE BENEFITS:

The HSTS shall be entitled to all insurance (medical, hospital, dental, and life)
benefits currently available to Town employees generally. Such benefits shall
not reduce benefits expressly provided for in his contract or to be agreed upon in
the future. The HSTS. agrees to contribute 25% of the cost of these plans
annually.

SICK LEAVE POLICY:

The HSTS may earn sick leave at the rate of fifteen (15) days per year. This may
be accumulated without limit.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE:

In case of death during the work year of any member of the HSTS'’s family
(grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, mother-in-
law, or father-in-law), no reduction of salary or reduction in accumulated sick
leave shall, be made for an absence not exceeding three (3) work days. In case
of death during the work year of the HSTS’s spouse, parent, child or relative
living with the family, no reduction of salary or reduction in accumulated sick
leave shall be made for an absence not exceeding five (5) work days. In case of
death during the work year of the HSTS's nephew, niece, or other relative not
mentioned elsewhere in this paragraph, one (1) day's leave without loss of pay or
accumulated sick leave shall be granted on the day of the funeral.

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EVALUATION/PERFORMANCE:
The HSTS shall fulfill all aspects of this contract. He shall be evaluated annually
by the K-12 Technology Coordinator.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT:

This contract embodies the entire agreement between the Superintendent and
the H.S.T.S., and there are no inducements, promises, terms, conditions, or
obligations made or entered into by either party other than those contained
herein. No modification or addition to this Agreement shall have any effect unless
set forth in writing and specifically referred to as a modification or addition to this
Agreement and signed by both parties hereto.

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.

The monetary provisions of this Contract for the period September 1, 2004
through August 31, 2005 are subject to approval of the Annual Town Meeting.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto sign and seal thig Agreement and a