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NORTH KINGSTOWN SCHOOL COMMITTEE

July 13, 2021

10:00 AM Business Meeting

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-25, as extended by Executive Order 21-21, issued by the Governor of the

State of Rhode Island, this meeting will be conducted by electronic communication only. Members of the public

wishing to view this meeting may do so at http://northkingstownschoolri.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx

Please note that this streaming is to view the meeting only and has no option for citizens comment.

If you would like to make Citizens Comments, you may join the meeting through the following Zoom Link:

Join Zoom Meeting https://nksd-net.zoom.us/j/83796078584?pwd=OHVuZCtGTTNGUjRodE1BdEFFTUtjZz09

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For members of the public, once you enter the call, you will be placed on mute until a request for comments is

made. A moderator will manage the order of the calls and will unmute the calls one by-one.

-Agenda-

North Kingstown School Committee “Educate, Inspire, Challenge”

I. Meeting Organization

A. Call to Order

B. Pledge of Allegiance

C. Roll Call

II. Citizen's Comments - Pursuant to Policy BE, individual's comments are respectfully

requested to be limited to 3 minutes

III. Routine Items (For Discussion and Possible Action)

Consent Agenda

A. Personnel Items

i. SC Approval of Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services Contract 7.13.21

1. Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services Contract ATTACHMENTS:

Assistant Director of PPS (PDF)

ii. SC Approval of NKHS Dean Contract 7.13.21

1. SC Approval of NKHS Dean Contract ATTACHMENTS:

http://northkingstownschoolri.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx

Business Meeting Agenda July 13, 2021

North Kingstown School Committee “Educate, Inspire, Challenge”

Dean of Students (PDF)

End of Consent

IV. Adjourn Per North Kingstown School Department policy BE, all meetings of the School Committee shall be adjourned no later than

10:00 p.m. if said meeting(s) are to be succeeded by an Executive Session or 10:30 p.m. if no Executive Session meeting is to be

convened.

Please note: Executive sessions are closed to the public. Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired

must contact the School Department at 268-6442, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting date. Copies of all backup

materials for this agenda are available at the School Department Central Office. Any changes to this agenda will be posted on

the School Department’s Website at www.nksd.net <http://www.nksd.net>, at the Town Hall and NK Free Library, and

electronically filed with the Secretary of State at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. For further information, please

call 268-6442.

All employment opportunities are listed on the North Kingstown School Department website at www.nksd.net

<http://www.nksd.net>.


MEETING DATE: July 13, 2021

DECISION REQUESTED

Doc ID: 5837 Page 1

AGENDA REPORTING FORM

TOPIC: Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services Contract

RECOMMENDATION(S):

BEGINNING DATE OF PROJECT/PROGRAM: (IF APPLICABLE)

ENDING DATE OF PROJECT/PROGRAM: (IF APPLICABLE)

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

FY22 budgeted - see attached contract

Review:

Ibis Berganza Completed 07/08/2021 10:12 AM

Mary King Completed 07/08/2021 11:27 AM

Phil Auger Completed 07/08/2021 11:57 AM

North Kingstown School Committee Pending 07/13/2021 10:00 AM

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NORTH KINGSTOWN SCHOOL COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATOR’S CONTRACT

This employment contract is entered into this date of July 13, 2021, by and between the North Kingstown

School Committee (hereinafter called the “Committee”) and Alison Robey , (hereinafter called the

“Administrator”). The Committee and the Administrator, for the consideration herein specified, the

sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, agree as follows:

1. TERM OF CONTRACT

The Committee hereby employs, and the Administrator hereby accepts employment as Assistant Director of

Pupil Personnel Services commencing on July 26, 2021 and ending on June 30, 2023, with the understanding

that the period of time from the start date to June 30, 2022 is a probationary period and this contract can be

terminated for any reason during that probationary period. This agreement supersedes all prior written and

oral agreements and may be amended by mutual agreement of both parties only in writing executed by both

parties.

2. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION:

The Administrator shall obtain, maintain and furnish to the Superintendent evidence of, throughout the life

of this contract, a valid and appropriate certificate to act as an Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services

in accordance with the laws of the State of Rhode Island.

3. DUTIES OF ADMINISTRATOR:

a. The Administrator will faithfully and diligently observe, enforce and implement the rules, policies

and regulations adopted by the Committee amended from time to time.

b. The Administrator will faithfully and diligently perform all the duties and exercise the powers

which are set forth and described in the job description, School Committee regulations and policy and

instructions of the Superintendent as the same may be amended from time to time.

c. The Administrator shall, under the direction of the Superintendent, make recommendations with

respect to and undertake such remedial action as may be reasonably required, in connection with any

and all criticisms, complaints, evaluations and suggestions which the Superintendent may refer to

said Administrator.

d. The Administrator will faithfully and diligently perform, under the advice and direction of the

Superintendent, such other duties and faithfully diligently exercise such other powers, as the

Superintendent shall, from time to time, assign to said Administrator.

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e. The Administrator may at any time be assigned other duties or be transferred to other positions by the

Superintendent of Schools for as long as the Superintendent deems necessary for the effective

operation of the School District and/or the best interest of the students.

f. The Administrator will devote full time and attention to the duties of Assistant Director of Pupil

Personnel Services as set forth in this agreement and will faithfully and diligently perform the same

and exercise the powers delegated and assigned in accordance with this agreement, to the full extent

of his/her skill, ability and knowledge, it being understood, however, that with the approval of the

Superintendent, in writing, said Administrator may undertake outside work consulting but not during

school time.

4. COMPENSATION

a. The Committee shall pay the Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services the amount of $104,000

from her start date through June 30, 2022. For the remainder of this contract, an amount to be

determined will be established by the Superintendent and approved by the School Committee during

each year of the contract and will be paid in equal bi-weekly installments. In no event shall the

Administrator’s salary be reduced, except for suspension, dismissal or leave without pay.

b. Upon request of the Administrator, the Committee shall withhold and transfer a portion of the

Administrator’s salary to a tax deferred annuity program approved by the Committee.

5. OTHER COMPENSATION:

The Committee shall provide the Administrator with all benefits applicable to Non-Unit Administrative and

Supervisory personnel in accordance with Policy # GCB of the North Kingstown School Committee Policy

Manual. ¹

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¹Policy GCB may be changed during the term of the contract

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6. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH:

The Administrator shall be encouraged to join those professional organizations, to attend those professional

meetings, conferences and conventions as are approved by the Superintendent, with approved expenses to be

paid by the School Department so long as the expense is approved by the Superintendent prior to the

Administrator joining said organization or signing up for said meetings, conferences or conventions and is

contained in the budget. Further the Superintendent reserves the right to deny payment of expenses by the

District at his/her sole discretion, based on financial or staffing constraints. The school department will pay

for the dues to RIASP for all administrators.

7. LEAVE:

See North Kingstown School Committee Policy # GCB for vacation days, sick leave, sick leave bank,

personal days, family illness and bereavement leave. ¹

8. TRAVELING EXPENSES:

See North Kingstown School Committee Policy #GCB. ¹

9. INABILITY TO PERFORM:

Should the Administrator, in the opinion of the Committee, be unable to perform by reason of absence or other

event and said inability exists for a continuous period of six (6) months or if said inability is, in the opinion of

the Committee, permanent, irreparable or of such nature as to make performance impossible, the Committee

may, at its option, terminate this agreement, whereupon the respective duties, rights and obligations hereof

shall terminate.

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10. EVALUATION:

By September 30 th of each year, the Administrator shall receive from the Superintendent of Schools, or

his/her designee, the Evaluation Instrument by which he/she will be evaluated, along with the schedule for

the evaluation process. It is agreed and understood that on or before June 30 th of each year the Administrator

shall receive a written copy of his/her evaluation which shall contain a provision allowing for a written

comment by the Administrator. Furthermore, a conference shall be held with the Administrator to discuss

the substance of the evaluation within ten (10) days of the evaluation. If said evaluation results in an

unsatisfactory rating (below minimum expectations rating) in two or more appraisal factors as listed, then the

Administrator will be given, in writing, suggestions for improving his/her performance.

In the event of an unsatisfactory evaluation, the Administrator shall be evaluated within the next six

months. Should the Administrator receive a second consecutive unsatisfactory rating (below minimum

expectation rating) in any of the appraisal factors, that shall be considered as grounds for termination

pursuant to Section 14 of this Agreement.

11. CONTRACT TERMINATION:

This employment contract may be terminated by:

a. mutual agreement of the parties;

b. retirement or resignation from position, inability or death of the Administrator. In the case of

resignation, retirement, or leaving the District to pursue or take other employment, 90 days’ written

notice from the Administrator to the Superintendent is required. If 90 days’ written notice is not

given, then the Administrator waives any and all severance benefits set forth in the Agreement.

c. Termination by the Committee in accordance with the laws of Rhode Island for, but not limited to,

professional unfitness or inability to serve as role model;

d. Annulment, suspension, lapse or revocation of certification;

e. In accordance with the provisions of this Agreement;

f. Failure to achieve satisfactory evaluations or

g. Non-renewal by the School Committee.

It is understood and agreed that the Administrator shall be subject to suspension and/or dismissal by the

Committee for cause, including but not limited to reasons such as incompetency, assault, cruelty,

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insubordination, neglect of duty, incapacity, conduct unbecoming of an Administrator (scandal, arrest, etc.)

or failure, in whole or in part, to observe, perform and comply with the provisions of this agreement, the

directions of the Superintendent, the policies of the Committee, the laws of the State of Rhode Island or the

applicable state regulations and rulings. Before any dismissal, the Administrator shall be given a written

statement of the cause of such dismissal and shall be entitled to a hearing thereon. Upon such dismissal, this

agreement shall forthwith terminate.

12. AFFIDAVIT:

The Administrator swears and affirms that he/she has not had any disciplinary action taken against his/her

professional certificate as a teacher or Administrator in any state, that he/she is presently certifiable as an

Administrator without delay in Rhode Island and that he/she has never had criminal convictions regarding

the treatment of a child or criminal or moral turpitude or a felony.

13. RENEWAL:

The parties hereto may, by mutual agreement in writing, extend or renew this contract for additional periods.

In the event that the Committee does not affirmatively vote to extend or renew this contract on or before

March 30, 2023 , the contract is terminated as of July 1, 2023 .

14. LENGTH OF WORK YEAR

a. The Administrator shall devote such time and energies as are necessary to perform the duties

specified. It is expressly agreed that the duties of this position required the Administrator to work

during times beyond normal business hours.

b. The work year will be 260 work days . Holidays, vacation days, sick days and personal days are as

outlined in Policy GCB. ¹

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15. SAVINGS CLAUSE:

It is understood and agreed that this agreement is subject to the General Laws of Rhode Island and the rules

and regulations of the State Board of Regents and Department of Education.

If any portion of this contract is deemed illegal due to conflict with State or Federal Law, the remainder of

the contract shall remain in full force and effect, further, this contract does not constitute any obligation

either written or implied for re-employment beyond the term set forth herein.


ADMINISTRATOR’S CONTRACT

_____________________ _____________________________ _________ Witness School Committee Chairperson Date Gregory Blasbalg

_____________________ _____________________________ __________ Witness Superintendent of Schools Date

Philip Auger

ADMINISTRATOR

____________________ ___________________________ __________ Witness Alison Robey Date

Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services

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MEETING DATE: July 13, 2021

DECISION REQUESTED

Doc ID: 5839 Page 1

AGENDA REPORTING FORM

TOPIC: SC Approval of NKHS Dean Contract

RECOMMENDATION(S):

BEGINNING DATE OF PROJECT/PROGRAM: (IF APPLICABLE)

ENDING DATE OF PROJECT/PROGRAM: (IF APPLICABLE)

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

FY22 budgeted - see attached contract

Review:

Ibis Berganza Completed 07/08/2021 11:40 AM

Mary King Completed 07/08/2021 11:56 AM

Phil Auger Completed 07/08/2021 11:57 AM

North Kingstown School Committee Pending 07/13/2021 10:00 AM

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NORTH KINGSTOWN SCHOOL COMMITTEE DEAN OF STUDENTS CONTRACT

This employment contract is entered into this date , July 13, 2021 b y and between the North Kingstown

School Committee (hereinafter called the “Committee”) and Meghan Maguire (hereinafter called the “Dean

of Students”). The Committee and the Dean of Students, for the consideration herein specified, the

sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, agree as follows:

1. TERM OF CONTRACT

The Committee hereby employs, and Meghan Maguire hereby accepts, employment as Dean of Students

commencing on TBD and ending on the June 30, 2023 with the understanding that the period of time from

start date to June 30, 2022 is a probationary period and this contract can be terminated for any reason during

that probationary period.

This agreement supersedes all prior written and oral agreements and may be amended by mutual agreement

of both parties only in writing executed by both parties.

2. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION:

The Dean of Students shall obtain a valid and appropriate certificate to act as a SCHOOL

ADMINISTRATOR in accordance with the laws of the State of Rhode Island. This certification must be

obtained within a two year period from the beginning of this contract date.

3. DUTIES OF DEAN OF STUDENTS:

a. The Dean of Students will faithfully and diligently observe, enforce and implement the rules, policies

and regulations adopted by the Committee amended from time to time.

b. The Dean of Students will faithfully and diligently perform all the duties and exercise the powers which

are set forth and described in the job description, School Committee regulations and policy and

instructions of the High School Principal as the same may be amended from time to time.

c. The Dean of Students shall, under the direction of the High School Principal, make recommendations

with respect to and undertake such remedial action as may be reasonably required, in connection with

any and all criticisms, complaints, evaluations and suggestions which the High School Principal may

refer to said Dean of Students.

d. The Dean of Students will faithfully and diligently perform, under the advice and direction of the High

School Principal, such other duties and faithfully diligently exercise such other powers, as the Principal

shall, from time to time, assign to said Dean of Students.

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e. The Dean of Students may at any time be assigned other duties or be transferred to other positions by the

Superintendent of Schools for as long as the Superintendent deems necessary for the effective operation

of the School District and/or the best interest of the students.

f. The Dean of Students will devote full time and attention to the duties of Dean of Students as set forth in

this agreement and will faithfully and diligently perform the same and exercise the powers delegated and

assigned in accordance with this agreement, to the full extent of his/her skill, ability and knowledge, it

being understood, however, that with the approval of the Superintendent, in writing, said Dean of

Students may undertake outside work consulting but not during school time.

4. COMPENSATION

a. The salary for the 2021-2022 school year shall be $ 92,614 which will be pro-rated according to the start

date. An amount to be determined will be established by the Superintendent and approved by the School

Committee during the remaining year of the contract and will be paid in equal bi-weekly installments.

In no event shall the Dean of Students’ salary be reduced, except for suspension, dismissal or leave

without pay.

b. Upon request of the Dean of Students, the Committee shall withhold and transfer a portion of the Dean of

Students’ salary to a tax deferred annuity program approved by the Committee.

5. OTHER COMPENSATION:

The Committee shall provide the Dean of Students with all benefits applicable to Non-Unit

Administrative and Supervisory personnel in accordance with Policy #GCB of the North Kingstown

School Committee Policy Manual ¹.

6. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH:

The Dean of Students shall be encouraged to join those professional organizations, to attend those

professional meetings, conferences and conventions as are approved by the Superintendent, with

approved expenses to be paid by the School Department so long as the expense is approved by the

Superintendent prior to the Dean of Students joining said organization or signing up for said meetings,

conferences or conventions and is contained in the budget.

________________________ ¹Policy GCB may be changed during the term of the contract

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Further the Superintendent reserves the right to deny payment of expenses by the District at his/her sole

discretion, based on financial or staffing constraints. The school department will pay for the dues to

RIASP for all Dean of Students.

7. LEAVE:

See North Kingstown School Committee Policy #GCB for sick leave, sick leave bank, personal days,

family illness and bereavement leave ¹ .

8. TRAVELING EXPENSES:

See North Kingstown School Committee Policy #GCB ¹ .

9. INABILITY TO PERFORM:

Should the Dean of Students, in the opinion of the Committee, be unable to perform by reason of absence

or other event and said inability exists for a continuous period of six (6) months or if said inability is, in the

opinion of the Committee, permanent, irreparable or of such nature as to make performance impossible, the

Committee may, at its option, terminate this agreement, whereupon the respective duties, rights and

obligations hereof shall terminate.

10. EVALUATION:

The Dean of Students will participate in the RI Model Evaluation System for all observations, conferences

and evaluation protocols required by the RI Department of Education.

If said evaluation results in an unsatisfactory rating (ineffective or developing) then the Dean of Students

will be given, in writing, suggestions for improving his/her performance.

The Dean of Students shall be given a probationary period of six (6) months from the date of the evaluation

or the duration of the contract, whichever is sooner, during which time he/she shall be given opportunity to

correct and improve on the designated deficiencies. Should the Dean of Students receive a second

consecutive unsatisfactory rating (ineffective or developing) that shall be considered as grounds for

termination pursuant to Section 12 of this Agreement.

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11. CONTRACT TERMINATION:

This employment contract may be terminated by:

a. mutual agreement of the parties;

b. retirement or resignation from position, inability or death of the Dean of Students. In the case of

resignation, retirement, or leaving the District to pursue or take other employment, 90 days’ written

notice from the Dean of Students to the Superintendent is required. If 90 days’ written notice is not

given, then the Dean of Students waives any and all severance benefits set forth in the Agreement.

c. Termination by the Committee in accordance with the laws of Rhode Island for, but not limited to,

professional unfitness or inability to serve as role model;

d. Annulment, suspension, lapse or revocation of certification;

e. In accordance with the provisions of this Agreement;

f. Failure to achieve satisfactory evaluations or

g. Non-renewal by the School Committee.

It is understood and agreed that the Dean of Students shall be subject to suspension and/or dismissal by

the Committee for cause, including but not limited to reasons such as incompetency, assault, cruelty,

insubordination, neglect of duty, incapacity, conduct unbecoming of an Dean of Students (scandal, arrest,

etc.) or failure, in whole or in part, to observe, perform and comply with the provisions of this agreement,

the directions of the Superintendent, the policies of the Committee, the laws of the State of Rhode Island

or the applicable state regulations and rulings. Before any dismissal, the Dean of Students shall be given

a written statement of the cause of such dismissal and shall be entitled to a hearing thereon. Upon such

dismissal, this agreement shall forthwith terminate.

12. AFFIDAVIT:

The Dean of Students swears and affirms that he/she has not had any disciplinary action taken against

his/her professional certificate as a teacher or Dean of Students in any state, that he/she is presently

certifiable as an Dean of Students without delay in Rhode Island and that he/she has never had criminal

convictions regarding the treatment of a child or criminal or moral turpitude or a felony.

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13. RENEWAL:

The parties hereto may, by mutual agreement in writing, extend or renew this contract for additional

periods. In the event that the Committee does not affirmatively vote to extend or renew this contract on

or before March 31, 2023 , the contract is terminated as of July 1, 2023 .

14. LENGTH OF WORK YEAR

The Dean of Students shall devote such time and energies as are necessary to perform the duties

specified. It is expressly agreed that the duties of this position required the Dean of Students to work

during times beyond normal business hours.

The work year will be a minimum of 215 work days . These days will include 180 school days,

4 professional development days, 10 days before school starts, 5 days after school ends and 16 days to be

used at the Dean of Students’ discretion during non-school days. The Dean of Students shall provide the

Superintendent by July1 st of each year the schedule of his/her work days. If these days cannot be

logistically worked due to unexpected occurrences, adjustments may be made with the authorization of

the Superintendent.

Holidays and personal days are as outlined in Policy GCB ¹ .

15. SAVINGS CLAUSE:

It is understood and agreed that this agreement is subject to the General Laws of Rhode Island and the

rules and regulations of the State Board of Regents and Department of Education.

If any portion of this contract is deemed illegal due to conflict with State or Federal Law, the remainder

of the contract shall remain in full force and effect, further, this contract does not constitute any

obligation either written or implied for re-employment beyond the term set forth herein.

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DEAN OF STUDENTS’S CONTRACT

_____________________ _____________________________ _________ Witness School Committee Chairperson Date Gregory Blasbalg

_____________________ _____________________________ __________ Witness Superintendent of Schools Date Philip Auger

DEAN OF STUDENTS

____________________ ___________________________ __________ Witness Meghan Maguire Date

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