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CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

ADDENDA TO

JANE PURNELL
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
September 1, 2015 - AUGUST 31, 2016

The attached Employment Contract covering the period September 1, 2015 — August
31, 2016 is hereby amended as follows:

4. COMPENSATION: The employer agrees to pay the Team Chair/Administrator in
consideration of the faithful, diligent and competent performance of her duties
and responsibilities as Team Chair/Administrator a salary of $82,760 beginning
on September 1, 2015.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL pits ADDENDA

TO THE AGREEMENT AND DUPLICATE THEREOF, ON THIS    qne       DAY
OF  Sof tem YJ _2015.

J       er Henderson
Interim Superintendent of Schools       Team Chair/Administrator
Canton Public Schools                         nsen Elementary School

CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
                           CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

                                   ADDENDA TO

                              JANE PURNELL
                          EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
                     SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 - AUGUST 31, 2016

The attached Employment Contract covering the period September 1, 2013 - August
31, 2016 is hereby amended as follows:

1.    EMPLOYMENT: The Canton Public Schools hereby employs Ms. Purnell, who
      previously served in the role of Team Chair, as Team Chair/Administrator
      (hereinafter referred to as the "Team Chair/Administrator) and Ms. Purnell hereby
      accepts such employment subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter
      provided.

2.    WORK YEAR: The Team Chair/Administrator's work year will consist of 193
      days, including the 183 days that teachers are required to be in school. The
      remaining ten (10) days will be a established upon the agreement of the Team
      Chair/Administrator and the Superintendent and/or his designee. Per diem rate
      shall be 1/193.

3.    COMPENSATION: The employer agrees to pay the Team Chair/Administrator in
      consideration of the faithful, diligent and competent performance of her duties
      and responsibilities as Team Chair/Administrator a salary of $81,137 for the
      period of October 1, 2014 through August 26, 2015 (pro-rated).


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS ADDENDA
TO THE AGREEMENT AND DUPLICATE THEREOF, ON THIS G14.1-‘ DAY
OF Se pAtil Or 2014.




    y W. G anatino                   17J4ne Purne
  erintendent of Schools            I Team Chair/Administrator
                                         t
uperintendent of Schools               H nsen Elementary School

CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

ADDENDA TO

JANE PURNELL
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 — JUNE 30, 2013

The attached Employment Contract covering the period September 1, 2011 — August
31, 2013 is hereby amended as follows:

2.      TERM — The term of this Contract is for three years commencing, September 1,
2013 and running through August 31, 2016. The Superintendent and the Team
Chairperson 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 September 1, 2015. For
purposes of this Agreement, the anniversary date shall be considered to be
September 1 of each year.

3.      WORK YEAR — Add the sentence: The Team Chairperson may need to work
additional days to fulfill her responsibilities. The Superintendent authorizes her to
access up to five additional days (if needed) to complete expectations after the
last school day of the year or prior to the new school year. Those days will be
mutually agreed upon by the Director of Student Services and the Team
Chairperson and will be compensated at the per diem rate.

4.      COMPENSATION ~ Sentence to be amended to read:
Effective September 1, 2013 salary shall be $75,429.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS ADDENDA
TO THE-AGREEMENT AND DUPLICATE THEREOF,ON THIS. 7        DAY
oF +  4           2013.

i a Aas
Jane Purnell

lefifey W.’Granatino
uperintendent of Schools                       Tham Chairperson

CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

ADDENDA TO
JANE PURNELL
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 — JUNE 30, 2013

The attached Employment Contract covering the period September 1, 2011 — August
31, 2013 is hereby amended as follows:

4.       COMPENSATION - Sentence to be amended to read:                :
Effective September 1, 2012 salary shall be $73,950 (2% increase).

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS ADDENDA
TO THE,AGREEMENT AND DUPLICATE THEREOF,ON THIS   Pe   WZ    DAY
OF                    2012.

uperintendent of Schools

Chairperson

CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

TEAM CHAIRPERSON
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

This AGREEMENT is made by and between the Canton Public Schools (“Canton”),
acting through its Superintendent (“Superintendent”) and Jane Purnell hereinafter
referred to as (“Ms. Purnell’), In consideration of the promises herein contained, the
parties hereto mutually agree as follows:

In CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties hereto

mutually covenant and agree as follows:

1.

EMPLOYMENT:

The Canton Public Schools hereby employs Ms. Pumell as a Team Chairperson,
and Ms. Purnell (hereinafter referred to as the “Team Chairperson”) hereby accepts
such employment subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter provided.

TERM:

The Team Chairperson shall be employed for a two year period commencing on
September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2013. The Superintendent and the Team
Chairperson, 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, 2013.

WORK YEAR:

The position requires 183 days of work, which shall inciude all days that school is in
session unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent. Additional days, as
requested by the Director of Student Services, will be paid at a per diem rate of
1/183,

COMPENSATION:

The Employer agrees to pay the Team Chairperson in consideration of the faithful,
diligent and competent performance of her duties and responsibilities as Team
Chairperson a salary of $72,500 for the period September 1, 2011 through August
31, 2012.

TERMINATION:

A. Inthe event that the Team Chairperson desires to terminate this 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 Team Chairperson
and the Superintendent and confirmed in writing. .

10.

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

C. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the Superintendent may dismiss
the Team Chairperson, and thus terminate this 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 Team Chairperson of the intended dismissal with an
explanation of the grounds therefore and, if the Team Chairperson so requests, will
provide her with an opportunity for a meeting to review the decision and to present
information pertaining to its basis and to the employee's status.

D. In the event this contract is terminated, any and all financial and other
obligations by either party under the contract shall cease.

DUTIES:

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

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

REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES:                                                    :

The Employer may, at the Superintendent's discretion, reimburse the Team
Chairperson for expenses incurred in attendance at local, state, and national
meetings. Professional Development expenses will be reimbursed at the discretion
of the Director of Student Services. Mileage reimbursement, as approved by the
Director of Student Services, will be paid at the current IRS rate.

STATE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION:

The Team Chairperson shall be a member of the Massachusetts Teachers’
Retirement System as required by the Massachusetts General Laws.

FRINGE BENEFITS:
The Team Chairperson shall be entitled to all insurance (medical, hospital, dental,
and life) benefits currently available to Town employees generally.

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SICK LEAVE POLICY:
The Team Chairperson 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 Chairperson'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 Team Chairperson'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 Team Chairperson'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.

EVALUATION/PERFORMANCE:
The Team Chairperson shall fulfill all aspects of this contract. She shall be

evaluated at least once during its term by the Director of Student Services.
Evaluation will be based on progress made in relationship to goals that are
established during the fall by the Team Chairperson in conjunction with the
Director of Student Services. 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 Superintendent will expect to find through the evaluation process are:

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

° The promotion of collaborative relationships with parents and staff.

Assessments will be based upon direct observation of the Team Chairperson’s
work, feedback received from parents, faculty, and other staff members, as well
as review of written material from the Team Chairperson’s office and the schools.
Additionally, the Team Chairperson will receive informal feedback from the
Director of Student Services throughout the year as part of her ongoing
supervision and support.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT:

This contract embodies the entire agreement between the Employer and the Team
Chairperson 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.

15. 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.                                                                                                  :

16. The monetary provisions of this Contract are subject to approval of the Annual
Town Meeting.

and a duplicate thereof this

Suferintendent of Schools.                                Chairperson