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CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCBA)
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

July, 1, 2019 — June 30, 202

THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the Canton Public Schools (hereinafter
referred to as the “CPS”) acting through its Superintendent of Schools
(“Superintendent”), and Nicole Muldowney.

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

1.        EMPLOYMENT:

The Superintendent hereby employs Nicole Muldowney, as the Board Certified
Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for the Canton Public Schools, and Nicole Muldowney
hereinafter referred to as the (“BCBA”) hereby accepts employment subject to the
terms and conditions hereinafter provided.

2.       TERM OF AGREEMENT:

The BCBA shall be employed for a three (3) year period commencing on July 1,
2019 through June 30, 2022.

3.        COMPENSATION:

The Superintendent agrees to pay the BCBA in consideration of the faithful, diligent
and competent performance of her duties and responsibilities as BCBA, an annual
salary of ninety-three thousand ($93,000) dollars for the period July 1, 2019
through June 30, 2020. The Superintendent and the BCBA 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 BCBA salary to take effect as of July 1
of the next contract year.

4.         DUTIES:

The BCBA shall faithfully carry out the duties of her position in accordance with
the provisions of the existing job description. The BCBA 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 or her designee and will expend the time and
effort necessary to effectively achieve the goals and purposes of the Canton
Public Schools.

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, WORK YEAR:

The position requires 203 days of work, which shall include all days that school is
in session, 5 days before the start of the school year and 5 days immediately
following the end of the school year, unless otherwise approved by the
Superintendent or her designee. The BCBA, in consultation with the
Superintendent or her designee will schedule the remaining days when school is
not in session. The per diem rate for this position shall be 1/203 of the annual
salary.

LICENSES

The Massachusetts General Laws do not currently require the BCBA to hold a
DESE license. If the DESE requires the BCBA to hold a license, the BCBA
agrees to apply for the license in a reasonable period of time. The BCBA shall
hold all other licenses or certificates if required by the state of Massachusetts to
perform her duties in the CPS.

TERMINATION:

13.1 In the event that the BCBA desires to terminate this contract before the
term of service shall have expired, he 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 BCBA and the Superintendent
and confirmed in writing.

13.2 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.

13.3 ‘Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the Superintendent may
dismiss the BCBA, 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 BCBA of the intended dismissal with an explanation of
the grounds therefore and, if the BCBA so requests, will provide him with an
opportunity for a meeting to review the decision and to present information pertaining
to its basis and to the employee’s status.

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

REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES:

8.1 General Expenses - The Superintendent may, at her own discretion,
reimburse the BCBA for expenses incurred in attendance at local, state, and
national meetings or other expenses, at the sole discretion of the Superintendent.

8.2 Professional Days — With the advance approval of the Superintendent, the

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BCBA may attend educational meetings, workshops, and conferences held
outside the school district without loss of pay. The BCBA may be reimbursed up
to one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars per contract year for attendance at such
meetings, if receiving prior approval from the Superintendent.

STATE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION:

The BCBA shall be a member of the Norfolk County Retirement System as
required by M.G.L.

INSURANCE BENEFITS

The BCBA 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 her Contract or agreed upon in the future.

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LEAVES

12.1 Sick Leave — The BCBA shall be entitled to Fifteen (15) days of sick leave
during each year of her Contract. All unused sick leave will be added to the
BCBA’s accrued sick leave. In addition to personal injury or illness, the BCBA 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).

12.2 Bereavement Leave — In case of death during the school year of any member
of BCBA’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 school year of the BCBA’s, parent, child, or
person living in the BCBA’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 school year of the BCBA’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 BCBA shall be entitled to three (3) personal days during
each year of her contract.          ;

EVALUATION

13.1 The BCBA shall fulfill all aspects of this contract. He/She shall be evaluated
annually in writing by the Director of Student Services. Evaluation will be based on

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progress made in relationship to goals that are established each fall by the BCBA
in conjunction with the Director of Student Services. 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 Director of Student Services will expect to find through
the evaluation process are/is:

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

* 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 BCBA/TC’S work,
feedback received from parents, faculty, and other staff members, as well as review
of written material from the Director of Student Services office and the schools.
Additionally, the BCBA will receive informal feedback from the Director of Student
Services throughout the year as part of her ongoing supervision and support.

14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Contract embodies the whole agreement between the Superintendent and the BCBA
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. 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. 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. 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.

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18. 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 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 Canton Public Schools by:             Assented to by:
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nifer Fischer-Mueller                             Nicole Muldowney
Superintendent of Schools                           Board __ Certified Behavior _ Analyst

Supervisor (BCBA)