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Asst Principal - High School - Cavanaugh - FY20-FY22
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CNINDMAHRWN \o CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS CANTON, MASSACHUSETTS Assistant Principal Canton High School 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 Kelly Cavanaugh. In consideration of the promises and mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1.0 EMPLOYMENT CPS hereby employs Kelly Cavanaugh as ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL for the public schools of the Town of Canton, Massachusetts, and Kelly Cavanaugh (hereinafter referred to as the “ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL”) hereby accepts such employment with the terms and conditions set forth below. 2.0 TERM OF AGREEMENT The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL shall be employed under the terms of the contract contemplated herein for the three (3) year period commencing on July 1, 2019 and continuing until June 30, 2022. The Superintendent and the ASSISTANT 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 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S salary to take effect as of July 1 of the next contract year. 3.0 COMPENSATION 3.1 Base Compensation - The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL shall be paid an annual salary at the rate of one hundred two thousand, two hundred and sixty-four ($102,264) dollars for the period of July 1, 2019 — June 30, 2020. The Superintendent and the ASSISTANT 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 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S salary to take effect as of September 1 of the next contract year. 4.0 DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES 4.1 The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL shall faithfully carry out the duties of her position in accordance with the provisions of the existing job description. The ASSISTANT 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 CPS. 4.2 Intentionally left blank.
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OMANI DMABRWNHY | 5.0 WORK YEAR The position of ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL requires 215 days of work, which shall include all days that school is in session unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent and including five days immediately following the close of school in the Spring and the five days immediately preceding the opening of school in the fall, unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent. Per diem rate shall be 1/215. If the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL works any additional days, as requested by the Principal of Canton High School or the Superintendent of Schools, the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL will be paid at a per diem rate of 1/215. 6.0 LICENSES The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL shall furnish and maintain throughout the term of the contract a valid and appropriate license qualifying her to act as an Assistant Principal/Principal at the secondary level as required by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 71, Section 38G. 7.0 TERMINATION: 7.1 In the event that the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL desires to terminate her 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 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL and the Superintendent and confirmed in writing. 7.2 The Superintendent may terminate her contract at any time during its term 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 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, and thus terminate her 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 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL of the intended dismissal with an explanation of the grounds therefore and, if the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL so requests, will provide her 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 her 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 - Superintendent agrees to reimburse the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL for reasonable expenses incurred and paid by him in the execution of her job as ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, all of which must be approved by the Superintendent or her designee prior to expenditure. Page 2 - a
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OMPAIDMAHWN 8.2 Professional Memberships —- The Superintendent agrees to pay the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL membership dues for membership in professional organization up to $250, subject to the organization (s) supporting the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL job duties. 8.3 Cell Phone - The Superintendent shall provide the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 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 her term as ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, her equipment shall remain the property of the CPS. The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, at her discretion, may choose to be reimbursed the flat sum of forty ($40) dollars per month towards the cost of her monthly cell phone bills. If so, the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL will not receive a District cell phone. 8.4 Intentionally left blank. 8.5 Travel Allowance — The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL will be reimbursed for travel within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the IRS mileage reimbursement rate. Said sum shall be a reimbursement to the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL for travel expenses incurred and paid by her such as actual mileage, tolls and public transportation costs. Reimbursement shall occur within a reasonable period of time and shall not exceed eighty ($80) dollars per month. 8.6 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT - The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL shall be reimbursed up to five hundred ($500) dollars annually for tuition for graduate courses she has completed at an accredited college or university, so long as such courses are relevant to enhancing the knowledge and skills necessary to her role as ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL. 8.7 Intentionally left blank. 9.0 STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL shall be a member of the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (MTRS) as required by the General Laws of the Massachusetts, General Laws, Chapter 32, Section 2. 10.0 INSURANCE BENEFITS The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 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. 11.0 12.0 (Intentionally left blank) LEAVES 12.1 Sick Leave - The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL shall be entitled to fifteen (15) days of sick leave during each year of her Contract. In addition to personal injury or illness, the Page 3
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SrAIADNABRWN — 13.0 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL may use a maximum of ten (10) days of her accrued paid sick leave each year for illness in her immediate family (spouse, child, parent, or relative living within her household). The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL may accrue sick days and use the sick days throughout the term of the contract. 12.2 Bereavement Leave — In case of death during the school year of any member of the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’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 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S, parent, child, or person living in the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’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 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’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 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL shall be entitled to three (3) personal days during each year of her contract. These days shall not be deducted from accumulated sick leave or vacation leave. Application for a personal business day must be made in writing to the Superintendent or her designee and approval granted at least three (3) days prior to taking the personal pay. EVALUATION 13.1 The ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL shall fulfill all aspects of this contract. She shall be evaluated annually in writing by the Principal of the building to which she is assigned. Evaluation will be based on progress made in relationship to goals that are established each fall by the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL in conjunction with the Principal. 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 Principal and Instruction will expect to find through the evaluation process are/is: 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 13.2 Assessments will be based upon direct observation of the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL work, feedback received from parents, faculty, and other staff members, as well as review of written material from the Principal office and the schools. Additionally, the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL will receive informal feedback from the Principal throughout the year as part of her ongoing supervision and support. Page 4
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OMPAIDNHPWN DPYRWKYWKWWWWWWNNNNNNNNNN HK HPS eee enn SCMPADNAPWN HK TOMADNUBPWNK TDOCMIDANRWNHNHO 40 4l 42 14.0 ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Contract embodies the whole agreement between the Superintendent and the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 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 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: Agreed and Accepted: yee d.D ( Superintendent of Schools Assistant Principal - Page 5