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mavird ot.                CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS               C O PY

CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

ADDENDA TO
ROBIE PETER
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
07/01/2015 — 06/30/2018

The attached Employment Contract covering the period July 1, 2015 — June 30, 2018 is
hereby amended as follows:

2.      TERM - Sentence to be amended to read:
The Principal shall be employed for the period commencing July 1, 2015 and
ending June 30, 2018.

3.      COMPENSATION — Sentence to be amended to read:
Effective July 1, 2015 salary shall be $108,000.

15. PROFESSIONAL DAYS - Sentence to be amended to read:
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 for
attendance at such meetings, workshops and conferences.

16. PAYMENT OF MEMBERSHIP DUES - Sentence to be amended to read:
The Principal shall be reimbursed up to $750 dollars a year for dues paid to
professional organizations.

21. SUBSTITUTION OF WORK DAY- Sentence to be amended to read:
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.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS ADDENDA
TO THE AGREEMENT AND DUPLICATE THEREOF, ON THIS #75 DAY
OF                    2015.

bie Peter, Principal
ean S. Luce Elementary School

ér A. Henderson
erim Superintendent of Schools

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CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
                               CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

                                    ADDENDA TO
                                   ROBIE PETER
                               EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
                                   7/1/12 — 6/30/15


The attached Employment Contract covering the period July 1, 2012 — June 30, 2015 is
hereby amended as follows:


3.       COMPENSATION — Sentence to be amended to read:
         Effective July 1, 2014 salary shall be $104,544.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS ADDENDA
TO THE AGREEMENT AND DUPLICATE THEREOF, ON THIS 7 DAY
OF (.?,, 6,54"   2014.




               anatino                       R bie Pe er, rinci al
     perintendent of Schools                 Dean S. Luce Elementary School

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CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

ADDENDA TO
ROBIE PETER
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
7/12 ~ 6/30/15

The attached Employment Contract covering the period July 1, 2012 — June 30, 2015 is
herby amended as follows:

3.      COMPENSATION — Sentence to be amended to read:
Effective July 1, 2013 salary shall be $102,494.

11. SICK LEAVE - Upon retirement from the Canton Public Schools Ms. Peter shall
receive $40/day for each day of accumulated sick leave in excess of 80 days up
to a maximum of $4,000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS ADDENDA

TO te AGREEMENT AND DUPLICATE THEREOF, ON THIS 37> DAY
OF Ape?    2013.

<  af
(/    frey W. Granatino                           “Robie Peter, Principal
Uf Superintendent of Schools                      Dean S. Luce Elementary School

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CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

ADDENDA TO
ROBIE PETER
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
7/112 — 6/30/15

The attached Employment Contract covering the period July 1, 2012 — June 30,
2015 is herby amended as follows:

2:          TERM

The term of this Contract is for two years commencing July 1, 2012
through June 30, 2015. 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, 2015. For purposes of this
Agreement, the anniversary date shall be considered to be July 1 of each
year.

4.       COMPENSATION -— Sentence to be amended to read:
Effective July 1, 2012 salary shall be $100,484 (2% increase).

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS
ADDENDA TO THE AGREEMENT AND DUPLICATE THEREOF, ON

THIS 3°" DAYOF___) Y\y   2012-

leffrey W. Granatino                       R sbie Peter, Principal
Superintendent of Schools                         Dean S. Luce Elementary School

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CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

ADDENDA TO

ROBIE PETER
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
JULY 1, 2009 - JUNE 30, 2012

The attached Employment Contract covering the period July 1, 2009 — June 30, 2012 is
hereby amended as follows:

3.       COMPENSATION — Sentence to be amended to read:
Effective July 1, 2010 salary shall be $98,514 (3% increase).

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS
ADDENDA TO THE AGREEMENT AND A DUPLICATE THEREOF, ON THIS

DAY OF.   ie a        , 2010.

ie Peter, Principal
ean S. Luce Elementary School

Superintendent of Schools

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CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

ADDENDA TO
ROBIE PETER

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
JULY 1, 2009 — JUNE 30, 2012

The attached Employment Contract covering the period July 1, 2009 — June 30, 2012 is
hereby amended as follows:

2.

TERM:

The term of this Contract is for three years commencing, July 1, 2009 and
running through June 30, 2012. 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, 2010. For purposes of this Agreement, the
anniversary date shall be considered to be July 1 of each year.

COMPENSATION — Sentence to be amended to read:
Effective July 1, 2009 salary shall be $95,644 (2.5% increase).

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS
ADDENDA TO THE AGI    MENT AND A DUPLICATE THEREOF, ON THIS

“Te ve  aw NIL 2

John DAtria, Ed.D.                      Robie Peter, Principal
Superipitendent of Schools               Dean S. Luce Elementary School

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CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

ADDENDUM TO
ROBIE HANNA-PETER

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
7/1107 — 6/30/09

The attached Employment Contract covering the period July 1, 2007 — June 30, 2009 is
herby amended as follows:

3.      COMPENSATION -— Sentence to be amended to read:
Effective July 1, 2008 salary shall be $93,312 (2% increase).

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO SIGN AND SEAL THIS
ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT AND DUPLICATE THEREOF.

John D'Auria, fd.D-                               Robie Hanna-Peter, Principal
Superintendegt of Schools                       Dean S. Luce Elementary School

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Date                                                                       Date

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CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS

PRINCIPAL, DEAN S, LUCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The AGREEMENT is made June 2y 2007 by and between Irene Sherry Kaplan,
Ed.D. hereinafter referred to as the “Superintendent’, and Robie Hanna-Peter
hereinafter referred to as the “Principal”. In consideration of the promises herein
contained, the parties hereto mutually agree as follows:

1.

EMPLOYMENT: The Superintendent hereby employs Robie Hanna-Peter as
Principal of the Dean S. Luce Elementary School, and the Principal hereby
accepts employment on the following terms and conditions:

TERM: The Principal shall be employed for the period commencing July 1, 2007
and ending June 30, 2009.

By March 1, 2008 the Principal and Superintendent 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, 2008. For purposes of the Agreement the anniversary date shall
be considered to be July 1°

COMPENSATION: Beginning July 1, 2007, the Principal shall be paid an annual
salary of $91,482 in bi-weekly installments through June 30, 2008. The
Superintendent and the Principal shall meet at least ninety (90) days prior to July
1, 2008 for the purpose of reviewing the Principal's salary and expenses to take
effect on July 1, 2008. {t is anticipated that said review should result in a fair and
reasonable salary increase, commensurate with the Principal's performance
evaluation.

DUTIES: The Principal shall 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, including the
183 days that teachers are required to be in school, and including the ten days
immediately following the close of school in the Spring, and including the ten
days immediately preceding the opening of school in the Fall unless otherwise
approved by the Superintendent of Schools. Per diem rate shall be 1/210.

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TERMINATION: (a) In the event that the Principal desires to terminate the
contract before the term of.service has expired, she may do so by giving at least
ninety days written notice of\her intention to the Superintendent. (b) Throughout
the term of the contract the Principal shall be subject to discharge only for good
cause.

CERTIFICATE: The Principal shall furnish and maintain throughout the term of
the contract a valid and appropriate certificate qualifying her to act as an
Elementary Schoo! 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. He 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 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, 2007 and on each July 1
anniversary date thereafter the Principal may earn sick leave at the rate of
seventeen (17) days per year.

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

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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.

VACATION DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR: With the advance approval of the
Superintendent, the Principal may use three of her unpaid vacation days during
the 183 days that teachers are required to be in school.

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 $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.

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

ENTIRE AGREEMENT: The contract embodies the whole agreement between
the Superintendent and the Principal, and thee 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.

The monetary provisions of the Agreement for the period July 1, 2007 through
June 30, 2008 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 Ju~e, 2007

Robig¢ Hanna-Peter, Principal
Superintendent of Schools               Dean S. Luce Elementary School