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CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

INTERIM TEAM CHAIRPERSON
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
SRE MENT CONTRACT

This AGREEMENT is made this    y     day of   J ny          between the
Canton Public Schools (“Employer”), acting through its Interim Superintendent
(‘Superintendent’), and Maria Magazzu, Hence enENERE Nre0 760)

In CONSIDERATION of the mutual Promises contained herein, the parties
hereto mutually covenant and agree as follows:

1.        EMPLOYMENT:
The Canton Public Schoois hereby employs Maria Magazzu as an Interim
Team Chairperson at the John F. Kennedy Elementary School, and Maria
Magazzu (hereinafter referred to as the “Interim Team Chairperson’) hereby
accepts such employment subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter
provided.

2:       TERM:
The Interim Team Chairperson shall be employed for a period commencing
on September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016.

3.          WORK YEAR:
The position requires 193 days of work, which shall include all days that
school is in session, 5 days before the start of school and 5 days

4.        COMPENSATION:
The Employer agrees fo pay the Interim Team Chairperson in consideration
of the faithful, diligent and competent performance of her duties and
responsibilities as Interim Team Chairperson a salary of $70,800.

5.      TERMINATION:
A. In the event that the Interim 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 Interim Team Chairperson 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 Interim 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
Interim Team Chairperson of the intended dismissal with an explanation of the
grounds therefore and, if the Interim 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. Inthe event this contract is terminated, any and all financial and other
obligations by either party under the contract shall cease.

DUTIES:

The Interim Team Chairperson shall faithfully carry out the duties of her
position in accordance with the provisions of the existing job description.
The Interim 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 Interim 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 Interim
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 Interim Team Chairperson shall be a member of the Massachusetts
Teachers' Retirement System as required by the Massachusetts General
Laws.

FRINGE BENEFITS:

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The Interim Team Chairperson shall be entitled to all insurance (medical,
hospital, dental, and fife) benefits currently available to Town employees
generally.

SICK LEAVE POLICY:
The Interim Team Chairperson may eam 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 Interim Team
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
Interim 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 Interim 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 Interim Team Chairperson shall fulfill all aspects of this contract. She
shall be evaluated annually in writing by the Director of Student Services.
Evaluation will be based on Progress made in relationship to goals that are
established each fall by the Interim Team Chairperson in conjunction with
the Director. 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/is:
e An unwavering commitment to highly effective teaching through
skillful supervision and evaluation
° Accurate assessment of student achievement, programs, and
needs in order to énsure that the system’s resources and priorities
are focused on enhancing student learning.
e Avvibrant 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 Interim
Team Chairperson’s work, feedback received from parents, faculty,
and other staff members, ag well as review of written material from
the Interim Team Chairperson’s office and the schools.

Additionally, the Interim Team Chairperson will receive informa!
feedback from the Director 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
Interim 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. CONTINUITY:
It is understood that the Interim Team Chair will retain her tenure as a school
teacher and upon the completion of the year as Interim Team Chairperson,
she will have the right to retum to her current position at John F. Kennedy
Elementary School. She will receive credit for her year as the Interim Team
Chair for the purpose of earning and calculating years of service, longevity,
and steps on the Unit A salary schedule.

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

18. Longevity

The Interim Team Chair will be eligible for longevity payments under the
terms and conditions of the Unit contract.

In witness, whereof the parti    sign and seal this Agreement and a duplicate thereof
this     Cla  day of   Pik    : 2015.
Maria Magazzu |

Superintendent of Schools           Interim Team Chairperson