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TOWN OF CANTON
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
***** NETWORK COORDINATOR *****

Agreement

This agreement is between the Town of Canton, acting through its Board of Selectmen and Linda
Sacramona (hereafter referred to as the Network Coordinator or employee). The Information Systems
Manager shall provide day-to-day direction, guidance and supervision to this position - Network
Coordinator. (M.G.L or other legal citation granting authority for this contract).

SECTION I.
1) TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

a. This employment agreement shall extend from July 1, 2015— June 30, 2018

b. The position of Network Coordinator is under the direct supervision of Information Systems
Manager.

c. This contract may be extended subject to a successful performance evaluation during any initial
contract term and by written approval of the Board of Selectmen or as otherwise modified in
section.

d. In the event the employee desires to resign the position of Network Coordinator before the
expiration of the aforesaid term of employment, the employee will provide written notice at least
thirty (30) days in advance to the Canton Board of Selectmen through its Town Administrator.
In the event that the Town decides not to renew this contract at the end of the term stated above,
the Town will provide at least ninety (30) days advanced notice in writing of the decision of non-
renewal.

e. The Information Systems Manager will review and evaluate the job performance of the Network
Coordinator. The Information Systems Manager will apprise the Network Coordinator of the
results of each review and evaluation in writing. This evaluation will be completed by June 30th
of each contract year.

f. The Town may discharge the Network Coordinator at any time during the term of this agreement
for good and just cause. In the event the employee is separated by the Town for any other
reason, not related to just cause and before the expiration of the aforesaid term of employment,
and during such time the employee is willing and able to perform the duties of the position, the
Town agrees to pay a lump sum cash payment, equal to one week's salary for each year the
employee has served Town.

g. It is understood that SECTION I of this contract provides for a uniform and consistent statement
of employee requirements and contract benefits and constitutes the full agreement between the
Town and the Employee. SECTION II included as an attachment, becomes part of this
agreement, provides for any other additional, unique and or position specific, term, condition and
or benefit agreed to by the parties and shall supercede any conflicting provision contained in
Section I. (Employee should list in Section II those specific items)

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TOWN OF CANTON
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
***** NETWORK COORDINATOR *****
2) COMPENSATION

The Town agrees to compensate the Network Coordinator based on a 40 hour week for the period
referenced below:

For the period of 7/1/15 through 6/30/16 the salary of $73,360.12 (2% COLA)
For the period of 7/1/16 through 6/30/17 the salary of $74,827.32 (2% COLA)
For the period of 7/1/17 through 6/30/18 the salary of $76,323.87 (2% COLA)

a. Annual salary payments are to be made in fifty-two (52) equal weekly installment payments.

b. Overtime. It is understood that this position is a salaried position exempt under the Federal Fair
Labors Standards Act (FSLA). Therefore, the Employee is not entitled to receive overtime
compensation. The position may require the Employee to work beyond his/her regular weekly
schedule, including nights and weekends, as established by management.

c. Parties acknowledge and agree that the Town will complete, during FY16, a comprehensive
position description and total compensation evaluation. Parties further agree to reopen this
contract for the sole purpose of negotiating future compensation. Parties agree to utilize the
compensation evaluation to further discuss and negotiate future compensation for FYs 17 and 18.

3) INSURANCE AND OTHER BENEFITS

a. HEALTH — DENTAL INSURANCE: A plan of medical and dental insurance consistent with
M.G.L., Chapter 32 B shall be provided to the employee with 75% paid by the Town and 25%
paid by the Employee.

b. DISABILITY/LIFE INSURANCE: The Town agrees to provide reimbursement to the
employee for disability and/or term life insurance policy payments not to exceed one thousand
five hundred dollars, $1500.00, per year during the term of the contract.

c. VACATION LEAVE: The Town agrees to provide the employee in the amount of 20 days per
year as paid vacation. Time off for vacation is to be taken subject to the approval of the
SUPERVISOR. Vacation time may be carried over from one year to the next year, to a
maximum of thirty (30) days. Upon the retirement, termination, resignation or death of the
employee, they (or their estate) will be paid the amount of all unused vacation time. Vacation
credit to employee accruals shall be made on July 1' of each contract year, in full. The employee
may not carry — over more than 30 current year vacation days in any contract year.

d. SICK LEAVE: Sick leave shall accrue at the rate of 1.25 days per month, accumulating without
limit, less paid sick leave taken. An employee who retires pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 32 will be
entitled to receive salary compensation for Fifty Percent (50%) of unused accumulated sick time
or seventy (70) days, whichever is lesser. In the case of death, payment shall be made to the
deceased employee's estate, with payment calculated at the current daily rate of pay. In no event
shall sick time buy back payment, under this section, exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00).

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TOWN OF CANTON
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
***** NETWORK COORDINATOR *****

In addition, the employee is allowed, with the approval of the Appointing Authority, use of non-
occupational sick leave, up to five days per contract year, for family related sick leave.
Employee may be required, upon request by the Town, to provide a Physician's certificate at any
time by the Town for absence(s) of any duration.

e. PERSONAL LEAVE: Granted 3 days per fiscal year. Personal leave days may not be carried
over from one contract year to the next contract year.

f. RETIREMENT: Contributory retirement coverage with Norfolk County Retirement Board will
be provided, as required by KG.L. Chapter 152.

g. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: The Town will reimburse the employee for job-related
courses taken as part of a degree or certificate program or credit towards maintaining a
professional license or professional competency. Books, registration fees, and all other costs will
be paid for by the Town, subject to funding availability. Payment will be made after proof of
successful course completion is provided. It is agreed that the amount reimbursed to the
employee will in no event exceed the departmental available annual appropriation.

h. OTHER BENEFITS: The town will provide the Network Coordinator with the following
additional benefits as are conferred upon other Town Employees, including worker's
compensation, and approved leave(s) with and without out pay as approved by the Board of
Selectmen.

i. JURY DUTY - the Employer agrees to make up the difference between the weekly wage and the
compensation received for jury duty pay.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE — in the event of death in the immediate family of the employee, the
employee shall be granted up to 4 consecutive days leave without loss of pay, to attend the
funeral or memorial services. The term immediate family shall include the mother, father, wife,
husband, brother, sister, child, grandchild, grandparent, mother-in-law, father-in-law, stepparent
of either spouse, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law. In the event of death of the employee's uncle,
aunt, nephew, niece, or non-relative living in the employee's household for a minimum of one
year, the employee shall be granted one (1) day's leave on the day of the funeral.

k. TRAVEL EXPENSE (S): The Town agrees to pay the employee $1750.00 annually for travel
and phone expenses payable in 52 weekly payments Parking, tolls, meals and conference
expenses as they relate to the performance of the Network Coordinator position duties shall be
reimbursable, subject to review by the Information Systems Manager. All requests for
reimbursement shall be submitted in conformity with existing town practices and procedures
relating to reimbursement for expenditures.

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TOWN OF CANTON
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
***** NETWORK COORDINATOR *****

1. PROFESSIONAL DUES AND SEMINARS:
The employee is required to maintain their professional competency. Educational courses,
seminars, and/or meetings approved by the Information Systems Manager are encouraged. The
Town shall pay costs related to such attendance subject to funding availability. Prior approval
from the Information Systems Manager is required for such participation to determine funding
availability and ensure proper departmental coverage in the absence of the Network Coordinator.
Annual membership dues for applicable professional organizations/affiliations shall also be paid
by the Town with prior approval required.

m. PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM: The Town will reimburse the employee for enrollment at
an approved health club facility. The employee must show satisfactory evidence of enrollment
and or participation and provide the Town with receipted bills. Reimbursement by the Town will
not exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500) in any contract year.

n. HOLIDAYS — The following days shall be recognized as paid holidays on the day on which they
are observed:

New Years Day Labor Day
Martin Luther King Day Columbus Day
Washington's Birthday Veteran's Day
Patriot's Day Thanksgiving Day
Memorial Day Christmas Day
Independence Day Noon dismissal day preceding Christmas

If any of these days falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be considered the holiday.
Holidays falling on a Sunday will be celebrated on Monday.

4. DUTIES:
Under the direction of the Information Systems Manager duties are as identified in the attached
position description (Appendix B) which becomes part of this agreement. Management reserves the
right to modify duties and responsibilities outlined in the position description as determined by the
Employer during the term of this agreement with notice provided.

5. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
Section I and II contains the entire agreement between the parties and shall constitute and express
all obligations of the Employer during the term of this employment agreement and supercede any
previous written agreement.

6. INDEMNIFICATION - The Employer shall defend, save harmless and indemnify the Employee
against any tort, professional liability claim or demand or other legal action, whether groundless or
otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of the Employee's
duties as Network Coordinator. Employer will comprise and settle any such claim or suit and pay the
amount of any settlement or judgment rendered thereon. Willful torts and criminal acts are excluded.

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TOWN OF CANTON
                            CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
                          ***** NETWORK COORDINATOR *****


                             SECTION II (Attachment)



• Any item or procedure beyond the terms of this agreement is governed under the current
   personnel policies,

   For the Board of Selectmen:                            For the Employ



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  Victor D. Del Vecchio,
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