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CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS ADDENDA TO JOHNLEY SIMILIEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT JULY 1, 2015 — JUNE 30, 2016 The attached Employment Contract covering the period July 1, 2015 — June 30, 2016 is herby amended as follows: 4. COMPENSATION: The Employer agrees to pay the School Bus Driver in consideration of the faithful, diligent and competent performance of his duties and responsibilities as School Bus Driver an hourly rate of $26.53 per hour through June 30, 2016 in accordance with the school year 26 pay schedule. In the event that Johnley Similien works as a substitute custodian, the hourly wage will be $18.40 per hour. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS ADDENDA TO THE AGREEMENT AND DUPLICATE THEREOF,ON THIS | (DAY OF fe. “ 2015. yo fi © % Johnley4imilien Interim Superintendent of Schools Bus Dfiver nifer A. Henderson
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CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
This AGREEMENT is made this 4S r-ci ay of June 2014 between the Canton
Public Schools acting through its Superintendent ("Superintendent)), and
Johnley Similien, hereinafter referred to as
the "School Bus Driver.
IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties
hereto mutually covenant and agree as follows:
1. EMPLOYMENT:
The Superintendent hereby employs Johnley Similien, as a School Bus
Driver for the Canton Public Schools, and Johnley Similien hereby accepts
employment subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter provided.
2. TERM:
The School Bus Driver shall be employed from July 1, 2014 to June 30,
2015. The School Bus Driver shall maintain a Commercial Driving Class B
license with school bus/passenger endorsements, a School Bus Driver's
Certificate, and a Medical Examiner's Certificate. The Superintendent and
the School Bus Driver, provided either has notified the other in writing by
July 1, 2015 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.
3. WORK YEAR:
The school year position requires 181 days of work, which shall include
the 180 days that school is in session plus one day before school starts
unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent. The work day shall
include, 7.5 hours per day. The per diem rate for this position shall be
1/181 of the annual salary.
4. COMPENSATION:
The Employer agrees to pay the School Bus Driver in consideration of the
faithful, diligent and competent performance of his duties and
responsibilities as School Bus Driver an hourly rate of $26.01 per hour
through June 30, 2015 in accordance with the school year 26 pay
schedule. In the event that Johnley Similien works as a substitute
custodian, the hourly wage will be $18,04 per hour.Source page 3
5. TERMINATION:
A. In the event that the School Bus Driver desires to terminate this
contract before the term of service shall have expired, she may do so by
giving at least thirty (30) days written notice of such intention to the
Superintendent, with a time for such termination to be jointly established
between the School Bus Driver 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 School Bus Driver, 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 School Bus
Driver of the intended dismissal with an explanation of the grounds therefore
and, if the School Bus Driver 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 School Bus Driver shall faithfully carry out the duties of her position in
accordance with the provisions of the existing job description.
7. PERSONAL BUSINESS DAYS:
The School Bus driver will be entitled to one (1) personal business day per
work year, subject to advance approval by the Superintendent.
8. STATE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION:
The School Bus Driver shall be a member of the Norfolk County
Retirement System as required by M.G.L.
9. FRINGE BENEFITS:
The School Bus Driver shall be entitled to all insurance (medical, hospital,
dental, and life) benefits currently available to Town employees generally
10. SICK LEAVE POLICY:
The School Bus Driver may earn sick leave at the rate of (5) days per
year. This may be accumulated up to (20) days.Source page 4
11. EVALUATION/PERFORMANCE:
The School Bus Driver shall fulfill all aspects of this contract and shall be
evaluated annually by the School Business Administrator.
12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT:
This contract embodies the entire agreement between the Superintendent
and the School Bus Driver 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.
14. 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto sign and seal this Agreement and a
te thereof. This ,..21-7-‘ day of 2014.
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V. Gr44tino"-'" John* Similien
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