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CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

PRINCIPAL
JOHN F. KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT

This AGREEMENT is made by and between the Canton Public Schools (“Canton”),

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through its Superintendent (“Superintendent”) and Christine McMahon hereinafter

referred to as the (“Principal”). In consideration of the promises herein contained, the
parties hereto mutually agree as follows:

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EMPLOYMENT: Canton hereby employs Christine McMahon as Principal of the
John F. Kennedy Elementary School and the Principal hereby accepts
employment on the following terms and conditions:

TERM: The Principal shall be employed for the period of two years, three months
and twenty-five days commencing March 7, 2016 and ending June 30, 2018,
unless this contract is terminated earlier in accordance with Paragraph 19 below.

COMPENSATION: Beginning March 7, 2016, the Principal shall be paid an
annual salary of One Hundred, Three Thousand ($103,000.00) dollars in
biweekly installments beginning March 7, 2016 through June 30, 2017. The
principal will receive this amount on a prorated basis for the period of March 7,
2016 to June 30, 2016 and the full amount beginning July 1, 2016 through June
, 2017. The Superintendent and the Principal shall meet at least ninety (90)
days prior to July 1 of each subsequent year of the contract for the purpose of
reviewing and establishing the Principal's salary to take effect as of that date.

DUTIES: The Principal shali faithfully carry out the duties of her position in
accordance with the provisions of the existing job description. The Principal
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.

WORK YEAR: The Principal’s work year will consist of 210 days, which, unless
otherwise approved by the Superintendent, will include the 183 days that
teachers are required to be in school, the ten days immediately following the
close of school in the spring, and the ten days immediately preceding the
opening of school in the fall unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent.
The Principal, in consultation with the Superintendent will schedule the remaining
days when school is not in session. Per diem rate shall be 1/210.

LICENSURE: The Principal shall furnish and maintain throughout the term of
this contract a valid and appropriate certificate/license as required by
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 71, Section 38G.

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RETIREMENT: The Principal shall be a member of the Massachusetts
Teacher's Retirement System as required by Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 32, Section 2.

EVALUATION/PERFORMANCE: The Principal shail fulfill all aspects of this
contract. She shall be evaluated annually in writing by the Superintendent of
Schools. Evaluation will be based on progress made in relationship to goals that
are established each fall by the principal in conjunction with the Superintendent.
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:

e An unwavering commitment to highly effective teaching through
skillful supervision and evaluation

e 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.

e Avibrant and supportive school culture that values collegiality,
diverse people and perspectives, and constant improvement

e The promotion of collaborative relationships with parents and staff

Assessments will be based upon direct observation of the Principal’s work,
feedback received from parents, faculty, and other staff members, as well as
review of written material from the principal's office and the school. Additionally,
the Principal will receive informal feedback from the superintendent throughout
the year as part of her ongoing supervision and support.

HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE: The Principal shall be entitled to all
insurance (medical, hospital, dental, and life) benefits currently available to town
employees generally.

SICK LEAVE POLICY: Commencing March 7, 2016 and on each July 1
anniversary date thereafter, the Principal may earn sick leave at the rate of
fifteen (15) days per year and on a prorated basis for the period of March 7, 2016
to June 30, 2016. Sick leave may be accumulated on a year to year basis to a
maximum of 180 days. Sick time accumulated in prior positions with Canton
Public Schools can be included towards the 180 day maximum. In addition to
personal injury or illness, the Principal may use a maximum of five (5) days of her
accrued paid sick leave each year for illness in her immediate family (spouse,
child, parent, or relative living within her household).

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: The Principal shall be entitled to all bereavement
leave benefits currently available to teachers in the Canton Public Schools.

PERSONAL DAYS: The Principal shall be entitled to three (3) personal days a
year, and on a prorated basis for the period of March 7, 2016 to June 30, 2016,

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without loss of pay subject to the advance approval of the Superintendent. No
reason needs be given for the personal days. Any personal days not used will be
added to the Principal's accumulated sick leave.

SUBSTITUTION OF WORKDAY: With the advanced approval of the
Superintendent, the Principal may take up to three days off during the 183 days
that teachers are in school, so long as she works a commensurate number of
alternative days during the fiscal/contract year to be scheduled in consultation
with the Superintendent.

PROFESSIONAL DAYS: With the advance approval of the Superintendent, the
Principal may attend educational meetings, workshops and conferences held
outside the school system without loss of pay. Again, with the advance approval
of the Superintendent, the Principal may be reimbursed up to $1,000 a year and
on a prorated basis for the period of March 7, 2016 to June 30, 2016, for
attendance at such meetings, workshops and conferences.

PAYMENT OF MEMBERSHIP DUES: Sentence to be amended to read:

The Principal shall be reimbursed up to $750 dollars a year and on a prorated
basis for the period of March 7, 2016 to June 30, 2016, for dues paid to
professional organizations.

CELL PHONE AND COMPUTER:

a. The Canton Public Schools shall provide the Principal and pay the
monthly phone expenses of a cell phone/PDA for the purpose of
conducting school business and occasional, incidental personal business.
At the conclusion of her term as Principal, this equipment shall remain the
property of the Canton Public Schools.

b. The Canton Public Schools shall provide the Principal a laptop computer
for the purpose of conducting school business. At the conclusion of her
term as Principal, the computer equipment shall remain the property of the
Canton Public Schools.

MILEAGE: The Principal shall be reimbursed for pre-approved travel at the IRS
rate.

RESIGNATION AND DISMISSAL:

A.       In the event that the Principal desires to terminate this contract before the
term of service shall have expired, the Principal may do so by giving at
least 90 days written notice of such intention to the Superintendent, with a
time for such termination to be jointly established between the Principal
and the Superintendent.

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.

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C.      Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the Superintendent may
dismiss or demote the Principal 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. in the event this contract is
terminated for good cause, the Principal shall be so notified in writing.
Upon request of the Principal, he/she may meet with the Superintendent
to review the decision.

D.      In the event this contract is terminated, any and all financial and other
obligations by either party shall cease.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT: The contract embodies the whole agreement between
the Superintendent and the Principal, 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 the Agreement shall have
any effect unless set forth in writing and specifically referred to as a modification
or addition to the Agreement and signed by both parties hereto.

SEVERABILITY: If any paragraph or part of the Agreement is invalid, it shall not
affect the remainder of said Agreement, but said remainder shall be binding and
effective against all parties.

The monetary provisions of the Agreement are subject to approval at the Annual
Town Meeting.

In witness whereof the parties sign and seal the Agreement and a duplicate
thereof this “7 day of (Yarn, _, 2016.

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Jennifet A. Henderson
intériin Superintendent of Schools       John F. Kennedy Elementary School

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