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CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

ADDENDA TO

CATHERINE DEMASSI
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
September 1, 2015 — August 31, 2017

The attached Employment Contract covering the period September 1, 2015 — August
31, 2017.

2.      TERM - Sentence to be amended to read:
The term of this Contract is for a period commencing September 1, 20715 -
August 31, 2017,

3.      COMPENSATION — Sentence to be amended to read:
Effective September 1, 2015 salary shall be $61,200.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS ADDENDA
TO THE AGREEMENT AND DUPLICATE THEREOF,ON THIS_.2¢ DAY
OF    4 bag t:          2015.

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A. Henderson                     Nor    Catherine DeMassi
Interim Superintendent of Schools                 Home School Interventionist

CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
                              CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

                           HOME/SCHOOL INTERVENTIONIST
                             EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT


 This AGREEMENT is made by and between the Canton Public Schools
                                                                              ("Canton"),
 acting through its Superintendent ("Superintendent") and Catherine DeMassi hereinafter
 referred to as ("Home/School Interventionist"). 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. DeMassi as a Home/School
       Interventionist, and Ms. DeMassi (hereinafter referred to as the "Home/School
       Interventionist") hereby accepts such employment subject to the terms and
       conditions hereinafter provided.

2.     TERM:
       The Home/School Interventionist shall be employed for a one-year period
       commencing on August 27, 2014 through August 26, 2015. The Superintendent
       and the Home/School Interventionist, 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 August 31,
       2015.

3.    WORK YEAR:
      The position requires 183 days of work, which shall include all days that school is in
      session unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent. Additional days, as
      requested by the Director of Student Services (not to exceed five), will be paid at a
      per diem rate of 1/183,

4.    COMPENSATION:
      The Employer agrees to pay the Home/School Interventionist in consideration of
      the faithful, diligent and competent performance of her duties and responsibilities as
      Home/School Interventionist a salary of $60,000 for the period August 27, 2014
      through August 26, 2015.

5.    TERMINATION:
      A. In the event that the Home/School Interventionist 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 Home/School
     Interventionist and the Superintendent and confirmed in writing.

     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 Home/School Interventionist 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 Home/School Interventionist of the
     intended dismissal with an explanation of the grounds therefore and, if the
     Home/School Interventionist 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.

6.   DUTIES:
     The Home/School Interventionist shall faithfully carry out the duties of her position
     in accordance with the provisions of the existing job description. The
     Home/School Interventionist recognizes that her 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.

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

8.   REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES:
     The Employer may, at the Superintendent's discretion, may reimburse the
     Home/School Interventionist 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.

9.   STATE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION:
     The Home/School Interventionist shall be a member of the Massachusetts
     Teachers' Retirement System as required by the Massachusetts General Laws.

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

11.   SICK LEAVE POLICY:
      The Home/School Interventionist may earn sick leave at the rate of fifteen (15) days
      per year. This may be accumulated without limit.

12.   BEREAVEMENT LEAVE:
      In case of death during the work year of any member of the Home/School
      Interventionist'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 Home/School Interventionist '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 Home/School
      Interventionist'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 Home/School Interventionist shall fulfill all aspects of this contract. She shall
      be evaluated per state regulation throughout its term by the Principal and/or his
      designee. Evaluation will be based on progress made in relationship to goals
      that are established during the fall by the Principal and/or his designee.
      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:

          •   An unwavering commitment to highly effective teaching through
              skillful supervision and evaluation
          •   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.
          •   A vibrant 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 Home/School
      Interventionist's work, feedback received from parents, faculty, and other staff
      members, as well as review of written material from the Principal and/or his
      designee. Additionally, the Home/School Interventionist will receive informal
      feedback from the Principal and/or his designee throughout the year as part of

her ongoing supervision and support.


14.    ENTIRE AGREEMENT:
       This contract embodies the entire agreement between the Employer and the
       Home/School Interventionist 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.

In wijip s whereof the arties sign and seal this Agreement and a duplicate thereof this
            day of          ,     , 2014.

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   rey W. Granatino                         atherine DeMassi
 uperintendent of Schools                  Home/School Interventionist