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Tech Specialist - Districtwide - Barucci - FY20-FY22
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a NK COAANIDMNARWNY CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS District-Wide Information Technology Specialist EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT July 1, 2019 — June 30, 2022 THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the Canton Public Schools (hereinafter referred to as the “CPS”) and Michael Barucci. In consideration of the promises and mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1.0 EMPLOYMENT CPS hereby employs Michael Barucci as the DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST for the public schools of the Town of Canton, Massachusetts, and Michael Barucci (hereinafter referred to as the “DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST”) hereby accepts such employment with the terms and conditions set forth below. 2.0 TERM OF AGREEMENT The DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST shall be employed under the terms of the contract contemplated herein for the period commencing on July 1, 2019 and continuing until June 30, 2022. 3.0 COMPENSATION The DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST shall be paid an annual salary at the rate of seventy-nine thousand, fifty ($79,050.00) dollars, for the period of July 1, 2019 — June 30, 2020. The Superintendent and the DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST 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 District- Wide Technology Specialist’s salary to take effect as of July 1 of the next contract year. 4.0 DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES 4.1 The DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST shall faithfully carry out the duties of his position in accordance with the provisions of the existing job description. The DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST recognizes that his responsibilities and conduct are not determined by prescribed hours and conditions and will perform the directed and implied duties of his position as determined by the Superintendent and the Technology Administrator and will expend the time and effort necessary to effectively achieve the goals and purposes of the CPS. 4.2 Intentionally left blank.
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CAIYUDMNBRWNYN BRWWwWWKWWWWWWNNNNNNNNNN HE KSSH Kee ene neuw SCANDMNFWNHKH TDOANIDMABRWNH DOMAIN AUBRWNH COLO 39 40 4] 42 43 44 45 47 5.0 WORK YEAR The DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST’S work year will consist of 225 days, per a schedule approved by the Superintendent of Schools. The per diem rate is 1/225. 6.0 LICENSES - Intentionally left blank. 7.0 TERMINATION: 7.1 In the event that the DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST desires to terminate his 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 DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST and the Superintendent and confirmed in writing. 7.2 The Superintendent may terminate THE DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST’S contract at any time during its term of the contract, with sixty (60) days written notice, due to reduction in force or reorganization resulting from declining enrollment or other budgetary reasons. 7.3 Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the Superintendent may dismiss the DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST and thus terminate his 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 DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST of the intended dismissal with an explanation of the grounds therefore and, if the DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST so requests, will provide his with an opportunity for a meeting to review the decision and to present information pertaining to its basis and to the employee’s status. 7.4 In the event his contract is terminated, any and all financial and other obligations by either party under the contract shall cease. 8.0 REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES/EQUIPMENT 8.1 Expenses — The Superintendent agrees to reimburse the DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST for reasonable expenses incurred and paid by him/her in the execution of his job as DISTRICT-WIDE TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION ADMINISTRATOR. 8.2 (Intentionally left blank) = — ae Page 2 =
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OMPAIDMNHPWN HK PRAHA HPA HPAP HPWWWWWWWWWWNNNNNNNNNNRPR eee Knnnnu SANDMNMBSWN HK TDOWMADMNPWNH DOWMNIADAUNURWNHKH DOMIDNDERWNHNHO 8.3 (Intentionally left blank) 8.4 Cell Phone - The Superintendent shall provide the DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST and pay the monthly expenses of a cell phone/PDA for the purpose of conducting school business and the occasional, incidental personal business. At the conclusion of His term as DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST, his equipment shall remain the property of the CPS. The DISTRICT- WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST, at his discretion, may choose to be reimbursed the flat sum of $50 per month towards the cost of his monthly cell phone bills. If so, the DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST will not receive a District cell phone. 8.5 Office Technology - The DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST’S office will be equipped with up-to-date computer hardware and software to enable him/her to fulfill his responsibilities as the DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST. His equipment shall include a laptop and Ipad, which the DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST is free to use outside of his office, including at his home. At the conclusion of his term as DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST his office equipment, including the laptop and Ipad, shall remain the property of the CPS. 8.6 Travel Allowance — The DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST will be an amount not to exceed fifty ($50.00) dollars per month for travel within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Said sum shall be a reimbursement to the DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST for travel expenses incurred and paid by his such as actual mileage, tolls and public transportation costs. Reimbursement shall occur within a reasonable period of time. 8.7 Out-of-State Conference Expenses — All requests for out of state conferences shall be subject to advance approval of the Superintendent. 9.0 STATE OR COUNTY RETIREMENT SYSTEM The DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST shall be a member of the Norfolk County Retirement System. INSURANCE BENEFITS The DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST shall be entitled to all insurance (medical, hospital, life, and workman’s compensation) benefits and all other fringe benefits currently available to teachers and other administrators, such benefits not to be reduced unless expressly provided for in his Contract or agreed upon in the future. (Intentionally left blank) ee Page 3 - = == =a
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12.0 LEAVES The DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST will be granted the following leaves during each year of the contract 13.0 12.1 Sick Leave — The DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST shall be entitled to fifteen (15) days of sick leave during the term of the contract. The DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST may accrue sick days and use the sick days throughout the term of the contract. All unused sick leave will be added to the DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST’S contract in all previous capacities for the CPS. In addition to personal injury or illness, the DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST 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). 12.2 Bereavement Leave — In case of death during the contract year of any member of a DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST’S family (grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law), no reduction of salary or reduction in accumulated sick leave shall be made for absence not exceeding three (3) school days. In case of death during the Contract year of the DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST’S, parent, child, spouse, or other person living in the DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST’S household, no reduction of salary or reduction in accumulated sick leave shall be made for absence not exceeding five (5) school days. In case of death during the Contract year of the DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST’S nephew, niece, or other relative not mentioned elsewhere in this Section, one (1) day's leave without loss of pay or accumulated sick leave shall be granted on the day of the funeral. 12.3 Personal Leave- The DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST shall be entitled to three (3) personal days during each year of his contract. EVALUATION 13.1 The DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST shall fulfill all aspects of this contract. She shall be evaluated annually in writing by the Superintendent and/or Technology Administrator. Evaluation will be based on progress made in relationship to goals that are established each fall by the DISTRICT- WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST in conjunction with the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. Performance evaluation will also be determined in relationship to indicators of effective instructional, organizational and administrative leadership. The key qualities/evidence that the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction will expect to find through the evaluation process are/is: ° An unwavering commitment to highly effective teaching through skillful Page 4 - =
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OMAN DNBWH — 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 ° 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 13.2 Assessments will be based upon direct observation of the DISTRICT- WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST’S work, feedback received from parents, faculty, and other staff members, as well as review of written material from the Superintendent and/or Technology Administrator. Additionally, the DISTRICT- WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST will receive informal feedback from the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction throughout the year as part of his ongoing supervision and support. 14.0 ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Contract embodies the whole agreement between the Superintendent and the DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST and supersedes all prior agreements between the parties. There are no other inducements, promises, terms, conditions or obligations made or entered into by either party other than those contained herein. This Contract may not be changed except by a writing signed by the party against whom enforcement thereof is sought. 15.0 WAIVER The parties agree that any waiver of any term or provision of this Agreement, by either party, shall not be binding upon the parties unless said waiver is in writing and signed by both parties. 16.0 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. 17.0 CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT This Agreement shall be executed in triplicate, each of which shall constitute an original and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as they are in effect on the date of execution. 18.0 APPROPRIATION The monetary provisions of this Contract are subject to approval and appropriation by the Canton Annual Town Meeting. If approval or funding is withheld by the Canton Annual Town Meeting, this contract will be immediately terminated, without further obligations by the Town of — Page 5
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SAIDNABRWN Canton or the Canton Public Schools. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto signed and sealed this Agreement in triplicate this day of , 2019. FOR THE CPS by: Assented to by: ennifer Fischer-Mueller, Ed.D ichael Barucci Superintendent of Schools DISTRICT-WIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST Page 6