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CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

ADDENDA TO

KREGG BREWSTER
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
September 1, 2015 — August 31, 2016

The attached Employment Contract covering the period September 1, 2015 ~
August 31, 2016.

2.       TERM: Sentence to be amended to read:
The .5 FTE BS shall be employed in this role through June 30, 2016. The
Superintendent and the BS, 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.

4.      COMPENSATION: Sentence to be amended to read:
The Employer agrees to pay the BSs in consideration of the faithful,
diligent and competent performance of his duties and responsibilities as
BS, an annual salary of $20,769.75 (prorated) for the period September 2
2015 through June 31, 2016.

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16. CONTINUITY: Sentence to be amended to read:
It is understood that Mr. Brewster will, as of July 1, 2016, have the right to
return to his current position as 1.0 FTE ABA Tutor.

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

THIS_} 3 DAYOF__Ovp4~  2015.

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Jennifer A. Henderson                          Kregg Brewster
Interim Superintendent of Schools                 Behavior Specialist

CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

This AGREEMENT is made this ie day of December 2014 between the Canton
Public Schools acting through its Superintendent (“Superiritendent)), and Kregg
Brewster, hereinafter referred to as the “Behavior Specialist” (BS).

IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties

hereto mutually covenant and agree as follows:

1.

EMPLOYMENT:
The Superintendent hereby employs Kregg Brewster, as a .5 (FTE)
Behavior Specialist (BS) for the Canton Public Schools, and Kregg
Brewster hereby accepts employment subject to the terms and conditions
hereinafter provided.

TERM:

The .5 FTE BS shall be employed in this role through June 30, 2015. The
Superintendent and the BS, 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,
2015.

WORK YEAR:

The position requires 181 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 1/181 of the annual salary.

COMPENSATION:

The Employer agrees to pay the BSs in consideration of the faithful,
diligent and competent performance of his duties and responsibilities as
BS, an annual salary of $20,362.50 (prorated) for the period December
15, 2014 through June 30, 2015.

TERMINATION:

A. In the event that the BS desires to terminate this contract before the
term of service shall have expired, he 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 BS and the
Superintendent and confirmed in writing.

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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 BS, 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 BS of the
intended dismissal with an éxplanation of the grounds therefore and, if the BS
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 BS shall faithfully carry out the duties of his position in accordance
with the provisions of the existing job description. The BS 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
Canton Public Schools.

PERSONAL BUSINESS DAYS:
The BS 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 his own discretion, reimburse the BS for
expenses incurred in attendance at local, state, and national meetings.

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

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

SICK LEAVE POLICY:
The BS 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 BS’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 BS’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
BS'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.

13. EVALUATION/PERFORMANCE:
The BS shall fulfill all aspects of this contract. He shall be evaluated
annually by the BCBA and/or Director of Student Services.

14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT:
This contract embodies the entire agreement between the Superintendent
and the BS 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. CONTINUITY:
It is understood that Mr. Brewster will, as of July 7, 2015, have the right to
return to his current position as 1.0 FTE ABA Tutor.

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

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto sign and seal this Agreement and a
duplicate thereof. This /2__day of eter tenei4

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