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CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

ADDENDA TO

DEREK FOLAN
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
JULY 1, 2015 — JUNE 30, 2017

The attached Employment Contract covering the period July 1, 2015 — June 30, 2017 is
herby amended as follows:

3.      COMPENSATION — Sentence to be amended to read:
The Superintendent agrees to pay the Principal, in consideration of the faithful,
diligent and competent performance of his duties and responsibilities as Principal
an annual salary of $128,198 through June 30, 2016.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS ADDENDA
TO OF Pee AND DUPLICATE THEREOF,ON THIS.   Ly      DAY
2015.

-Granatino™                                Derek Folan, Principal
perintendent of Schools                        Canton High School

CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
                              CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

                                      ADDENDA TO

                                    DEREK FOLAN
                              EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
                             JULY 1, 2011 — JUNE 30, 2014

 The attached Employment Contract covering the period July 1, 2012 — June 30, 2014 is
 herby amended as follows:


 2.    TERM - The Principal shall be employed for a three-year period commencing
       July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017. The Superintendent and the Principal
       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 July 1, 2017. For purposes of this Agreement,
       the anniversary date shall be considered to be July 1 of each year.

 3.    COMPENSATION — Sentence to be amended to read:
       The Superintendent agrees to pay the Principal, in consideration of the faithful,
       diligent and competent performance of his duties and responsibilities as Principal
       an annual salary of $123,685 for the period July 1,2014 through June 30, 2015.
       For the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, the Principal shall be paid
       an annual salary of $125,685. The Superintendent and the Principal shall meet
       at least ninety (90) days prior to July 1, 2017, for the purpose of reviewing the
       Principal's contract.

23.    TUITION REIMBURSEMENT — The Principal shall be reimbursed up to $1,000
       annually for tuition for graduate courses he has completed at an accredited
       college or university, so long as such courses are relevant to enhancing the
       knowledge and skills necessary to his role as Principal.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS ADDENDA
TO     AGREEMENT AND DUPLICATE THEREOF,ON THIS /9       DAY
OF J              2014.




     y W. Granatino                                    olan, Principal
Superintendent of Schools                        anton High School

CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

ADDENDA TO
DEREK FOLAN
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
7I1MN12 — 6/30/14

The attached Employment Contract covering the period July 1, 2012 — June 30, 2074 is
hereby amended as follows:

3.      COMPENSATION — Sentence to be amended to read:
Effective July 1, 2013 salary shall be $115,260.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS ADDENDA
TO THE AGREEMENT AND DUPLICATE THEREOF, ON THIS 7™ DAY
OF _“T_ visg     2013.

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ey W. Granatino “                        Derek Folan, Principal

“ Superintendent of Schools                      Canton High School

CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

PRINCIPAL, CANTON HIGH SCHOOL
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT

This AGREEMENT is made by and between the Canton Public Schools (“Canton”), acting through its
Superintendent (“Superintendent”) and Derek Folan 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 Derek Folan as Principal of the Canton High School
and the Principal hereby accepts employment on the following terms and conditions:

TERN: The Principal shall be employed for the period of two years commencing July 1, 2012
and ending June 30, 2014, unless this contract is terminated earlier in accordance with
Paragraph 19 below. The terms of this contract shall be extended one additional calendar
year beyond the contract’s expiration date unless the Superintendent gives written notification
to the Principal of nonrenewal sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date.

COMPENSATION: Beginning July 1, 2012, the Principal shall be paid an annual salary of
$113,000 in biweekly installments through June 30, 2013. 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 shall faithfully carry out the duties of his position in accordance with
the provisions of the existing job description. The Principal recognizes that his 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 225 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 1/225.

LICENSURE: The Principal shall furnish and maintain throughout the term of the contract a
valid and appropriate license qualifying her to act as a High School Principal in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

RETIREMENT: The Principal shall be a member of the Massachusetts Teacher's Retirement
System.

EVALUATION/PERFORMANCE:  The Principal shall fulfill all aspects of this contract. She
shall be evaluated annually in writing by the Superintendent of Schools. Evaluation will be
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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 Anunwavering 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 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 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 his 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 July 1, 2012 and on each July 1 anniversary date
thereafter the Principal may earn sick leave at the rate of seventeen (17) days per year. Sick
leave may be accumulated on a year to year basis to a maximum of 180 days. In addition to
personal injury or illness, the Principal may use a maximum of five (5) days of his accrued paid
sick leave each year for illness in his immediate family (spouse, child, parent, or relative living
within his 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, without
loss of pay subject to the advance approval of the Superintendent. No reason need 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 advance approval of the Superintendent, the
Principal may take up to three days off during the 183 days that teachers are in school and/or
the ten day periods immediately before and following, so long as she works a commensurate
number of alternative days during that 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

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be reimbursed up to $550 (five hundred & fifty) dollars a year for attendance at such meetings,
workshops and conferences.

PAYMENT OF MEMBERSHIP DUES: The Principal shall be reimbursed up to $450 (four
hundred & fifty) dollars a year for dues paid to professional organizations.

CELL PHONE: - 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 his term as Principal, this
equipment shall remain the property of the Canton Public Schools. .

LAP TOP: The Canton Public Schools shall provide the principal a laptop (with docking
station) which the Principal is free to use outside of his office, including at his home. At the
conclusion of his term as Principal, this laptop shall remain the property of the Canton Public
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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.

Cc.      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: [f 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.

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22, 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 9” day
of May, 2012.

Yul Frlo—

ve effréy W. Granatino                      Derek Folan, Principal
f   Superintendent of Schools                 Canton High School

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