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Software Coordinator - FY20-21

Budgets & Finance · Fiscal year 2020 · Record 6b16826a6dbe5e2604

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TOWN OF CANTON
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
SOFTWARE COORDINATOR

Agreement

This agreement is between the Town of Canton, acting through its Board of Selectmen and Susan Musto
(hereafter referred to as the Software Coordinator or employee). The Information Systems Manager shall
provide day-to-day direction, guidance and supervision to this position — Software Coordinator.

SECTION I.
1) TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

a. This employment agreement’s term is July 1, 2019 — June 30, 2021

b. The position of Software Coordinator is under the direct, day-to-day supervision of Information
Systems Manager.

c. This contract may be extended or renewed by written approval of the Board of Selectmen.

d. In the event the employee desires to resign from the position of Software Coordinator before the
expiration of the aforesaid term of employment, the employee will provide written notice at least
thirty (30) calendar days in advance to the Canton Board of Selectmen through its Town
Administrator. In the event that the Town decides not to renew this contract at the end of the term
stated above, the Town will provide at least thirty (30) days advance notice in writing to the employee
of the decision to not renew.

e. The Information Systems Manager may review and evaluate the job performance of the Software
Coordinator. Such performance reviews may take place annually. This optional review would be in
addition to day-to-day feedback and direction. Failure to perform this optional performance review
shall not prejudice the Town in any way.

f. The Town may discharge the Software Coordinator at any time during the term of this agreement for
good cause. In the event the employee is separated/discharged by the Town for any other reason, not
related to good cause and before the expiration of the aforesaid term of employment, and during such
time the employee is willing and able to perform the duties of the position, the Town agrees to pay a
lump sum cash payment, equal to one week’s salary for each year the employee has served the Town.

g. Under the direction of the Information Systems Manager, duties are as identified in the attached
position description (Appendix B) which becomes part of this agreement. The Town reserves the
right to modify duties and responsibilities outlined in the position description as determined by the
Employer during the term of this agreement.

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TOWN OF CANTON
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
SOFTWARE COORDINATOR

2) COMPENSATION

The Town agrees to compensate the Software Coordinator based on a 40 hour week as follows:

a.

b.

For the period of 7/1/2019 through 6/30/2020 the salary of $ 68,340.00 (2% COLA)
For the period of 7/1/2020 through 6/30/2021 the salary of $ 70,048.50 (2.5% COLA)

Annual salary payments are to be made in fifty-two (52) equal weekly installment payments.

Overtime. It is understood that this position is a salaried position exempt under the Federal Fair
Labors Standards Act. The position may require the Employee to work beyond his/her regular weekly
schedule, including nights and weekends, as established by management and/or as needed to fulfill
position responsibilities.

3) INSURANCE AND OTHER BENEFITS

a.

HEALTH - DENTAL INSURANCE: A plan of medical and dental insurance consistent with
M.G.L., Chapter 32 B shall be provided to the employee with 75% paid by the Town and 25% paid by
the Employee.

DISABILITY/LIFE INSURANCE: The Town agrees to provide reimbursement to the employee for
disability and/or term life insurance policy payments not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500) per
year during the term of the contract.

VACATION LEAVE: The Town agrees to provide the employee in the amount 15 days per year as
paid vacation. Time off for vacation is to be taken subject to the approval of the Information Systems
Manager. Vacation time may be carried over from one year to the next year, to a maximum of thirty
(30) days. Upon the retirement, termination, resignation or death of the employee, they (or their
estate) will be paid the amount of all unused vacation time. Vacation credit to employee accruals
shall be made on July 1 of each contract year, in full. The employee may not carry — over more than
30 current year vacation days in any contract year.

SICK LEAVE: Sick leave shall accrue at the rate of 1.25 days per month, accumulating without
limit, less paid sick leave taken. An employee who retires pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 32 will be
entitled to receive salary compensation for Fifty Percent (50%) of unused accumulated sick time or
seventy (70) days, whichever is lesser. In the case of death, payment shall be made to the deceased
employee’s estate, with payment calculated at the current daily rate of pay. In no event shall sick time
buy back payment, under this section, exceed Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00).

In addition, the employee is allowed, with the approval of the Appointing Authority, use of
accrued sick leave, up to five days per contract year, for family-related sick leave.

Employee may be required, upon request by the Town, to provide a Physician’s certificate at
any time by the Town for absence(s) of any duration. In addition, employee may be required
to be examined by a Town-designated physician to verify need for absence.

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TOWN OF CANTON
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
SOFTWARE COORDINATOR

PERSONAL LEAVE: Granted 3 days per fiscal year. Personal leave days may not be carried over
from one contract year to the next contract year.

RETIREMENT: Contributory retirement coverage with Norfolk County Retirement Board will be
provided, as required by state law.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: The Town will reimburse the employee for job-related courses
taken as part of a degree or certificate program or credit towards maintaining a professional license or
professional competency. Books, registration fees, and all other costs will be paid for by the Town,
subject to funding availability. Payment will be made after proof of successful course completion is
provided. It is agreed that the amount reimbursed to the employee will in no event exceed the
departmental available annual appropriation. This provision is subject to the sole discretion of the
Town.

OTHER BENEFITS: The town will provide the Software Coordinator with the following additional
benefits as are conferred upon other Town Employees: workers’ compensation, paternity leave, leave
of absence, and approved leave(s) with or without out pay as approved by the Town.

JURY DUTY: The Employer agrees to make up the difference between the weekly wages and the
compensation received for jury duty pay.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - in the event of death in the immediate family of the employee, the
employee shall be granted up to 4 consecutive days leave without loss of pay, to attend the funeral or
memorial services. The term immediate family shall include the mother, father, wife, husband,
brother, sister, child, grandchild, grandparent, mother-in-law, father-in-law, stepparent of either
spouse, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law, niece and nephew. In the event of death of the employee’s
uncle, aunt, or non-relative living in the employee’s household for a minimum of one year, the
employee shall be granted one (1) day’s leave on the day of the funeral.

. TRAVEL - The Town agrees to pay the employee $500.00 annually for travel and personal phone
payable in fifty-two (52) equal weekly payments. Parking, tolls, meals and conference expenses as
they relate to the performance of the Software Coordinator position duties shall be reimbursable,
subject to review by the Information Systems Manager. All request for reimbursement shall be
submitted in conformity with existing town practices and procedures relating to reimbursement for
expenditures.

PROFESSIONAL DUES AND SEMINARS:

The employee is required to maintain his/her professional competency. Educational courses,
seminars, and/or meetings approved by the Town are encouraged. The Town shall pay costs related to
such attendance subject to funding availability and in its discretion. Prior approval from the
Information Systems Manager is required for such participation to determine funding availability and
ensure proper departmental coverage in the absence of the Software Coordinator. Annual membership
dues for applicable professional organizations/affiliations shall also be paid by the Town in its
discretion. It is the employee’s responsibility to seek and request appropriate continuing
education/professional licensure/certifications.

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TOWN OF CANTON
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
SOFTWARE COORDINATOR

m. PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM: The Town will reimburse the employee for enrollment at an
approved health club facility. The employee must show satisfactory evidence of enrollment and or
participation and provide the Town with receipted bills. Reimbursement by the Town will not exceed
Five Hundred Dollars ($500) in any contract year.

n. HOLIDAYS - The following days shall be recognized as paid holidays on the day on which they are

observed:
New Years Day                                Labor Day
Martin Luther King Day                   Columbus Day
Washington’s Birthday                      Veteran’s Day
Patriot’s Day                                  Thanksgiving Day
Memorial Day                                  Christmas Day
Independence Day                             Half day preceding Christmas

If any of these days falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be considered the holiday.
Holidays falling on a Sunday will be celebrated on Monday.

5. INDEMNIFICATION - The Employer shall defend, save harmless and indemnify the Employee against
any tort, professional liability claim or demand or other legal action, whether groundless or otherwise,
arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of the Employee’s duties as
Software Coordinator, and consistent with state law. Employer will comprise and settle any such claim or

suit and pay the amount of any settlement or judgment rendered thereon. Willful torts and criminal acts
are excluded, pursuant to state law.

For the Beard of Selectmen:                                        For the Employee:

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Chairman                                                                       Susan P. Musto
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