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Download DIRECTOR'S EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT and more Study notes Communication in PDF only on Docsity! 15-16 SY DIRECTOR'S EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AGREEMENT made this 13th day of July, 2015, between the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HERSCHER COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2, KANKAKEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, hereinafter referred to as the "Board," and Michelle Armstrong, hereinafter referred to as the "Director." W I T N E S S E T H: A. EMPLOYMENT AND COMPENSATION 1. Contract Duration and Annual Salary The Board hereby employs the as Food Service Director with such responsibilities and duties as may be fixed by the Board in this contract and in its policies, rules and regulations. The Board shall pay to the Director an annual salary of Forty Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Two Dollars ($43,752) during the term of this contract, in equal installments in accordance with the rules of the Board governing payments of other non-certificated, professional staff members in the District. The Director hereby accepts employment upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. 2. IMRF Contributions In addition to the annual salary stated in paragraph A.1 of this contract, the Board shall make an employer contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) based on the rate set by IMRF. (Rate subject to change annually on a calendar year.) The Director is responsible for the payment of the Member Contributions. Contribution rates are set by IMRF. (Rate subject to change annually on a calendar year.) The Director does not have any right or claim to said amounts except as they may become available at the time of retirement or resignation from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund system. Both parties acknowledge that the Director did not have the option of choosing to receive the contributed amounts directly, instead of having such contributions paid by the Board to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, and that such contributions are made as a condition of employment to secure the Director’s future services, knowledge and experience. 3. Salary Adjustments Any salary or other adjustment or modification in the Director’s compensation or fringe benefits made during the life of this contract shall be in the form of a written amendment and shall become a part of this contract, but such adjustment or modification shall not be construed as a new contract with the Director, nor as an extension of the termination date of this contract. 15-16 SY B. BENEFITS 1. Insurance Benefits The Board will provide the Director with the following insurance benefits: (a) Individual and dependent hospitalization and medical insurance in a program approved by the Board; and (b) Term life insurance, in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000). 2. Sick Leave, Personal Leave, and Vacation Days The Director shall be granted paid sick leave, as defined in Section 24-6 of The School Code, of twelve (12) workdays per contract year accumulative to two hundred forty (240) days. The Director shall be granted two (2) paid personal leave days per contract year for personal business. Unused personal leave days shall be credited towards the Director’s accumulated sick leave. The Director shall receive twenty (20) work days of vacation annually, exclusive of legal holidays. Said vacation days may not be taken during a period of time when school is in session. Unless permission in given by the Board of Education or designee, Winter and Spring breaks as well as snow days are considered work days. A maximum of ten (10) unused vacation days may be carried over from one school year to the next. 3. Deferred Compensation Plan/Annuity Policy From the annual salary stated in paragraph A.1 of this Agreement, the Director may: (1) annually defer compensation pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of an eligible state deferred compensation plan as described in Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code, if adopted by the Board; or (2) authorize a salary reduction in order that the Board may purchase an annuity policy for the Director as described in Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, provided that any amounts deferred under a Section 457 eligible deferred compensation plan will serve to reduce the maximum amount which can be tax sheltered through a Section 403(b) annuity. 4. Other Benefits (a) Director shall be allowed such other privileges, leaves, and fringe benefits not specifically listed herein but applicable to other full-time non-certificated personnel, provided the Director satisfies eligibility criteria for such benefits. (b) Board shall reimburse the Director for reasonable monthly expenses incurred in the performance of her duties. Itemization shall be made of expenses and receipts submitted to Superintendent for review and approval. 15-16 SY G. NOTICE Any notice or communication permitted or required under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall become effective on the day of mailing thereof by first class mail or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed: (a) If to the Board: Board of Education Herscher CUSD No. 2 501 North Main Street - P.O. Box 504 Herscher, Illinois 60941 (b) If to the Director: Michelle Armstrong 117 N Shelly Reddick IL 60961 H. APPLICABLE LAW This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. If any portion of this Agreement is determined to be illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. I. COMPLETE AGREEMENT This Agreement contains all the terms agreed upon by the parties with respect to the subject matter of the Agreement and supersedes all prior agreements, arrangements, and communications between the parties concerning such subject matter whether oral or written. J. COUNTERPARTS This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be considered an original, and all or which taken together shall be considered the same instrument. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement this _____day of July, 2015. DIRECTOR BOARD OF EDUCATION, HERSCHER CUSD#2 KANKAKEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS _______________________________ Michelle Armstrong By: ________________________________ President ATTEST: ____________________________________ Secretary 15-16 DIRECTOR'S EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AGREEMENT made this 13th day of July, 2015, between the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HERSCHER COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2, KANKAKEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, hereinafter referred to as the "Board," and Larry Houberg, hereinafter referred to as the "Director." W I T N E S S E T H: A. EMPLOYMENT AND COMPENSATION 1. Contract Duration and Annual Salary The Board hereby employs the as Maintenance Director with such responsibilities and duties as may be fixed by the Board in this contract and in its policies, rules and regulations. The Board shall pay to the Director an annual salary of Seventy Two Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-six Dollars ($72,656) during the term of this contract, in equal installments in accordance with the rules of the Board governing payments of other non-certificated, professional staff members in the District. The Director hereby accepts employment upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. 2. IMRF Contributions In addition to the annual salary stated in paragraph A.1 of this contract, the Board shall make an employer contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) based on the rate set by IMRF. (Rate subject to change annually on a calendar year.) The Director is responsible for the payment of the Member Contributions. Contribution rates are set by IMRF. (Rate subject to change annually on a calendar year.) The Director does not have any right or claim to said amounts except as they may become available at the time of retirement or resignation from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund system. Both parties acknowledge that the Director did not have the option of choosing to receive the contributed amounts directly, instead of having such contributions paid by the Board to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, and that such contributions are made as a condition of employment to secure the Director’s future services, knowledge and experience. 3. Salary Adjustments Any salary or other adjustment or modification in the Director’s compensation or fringe benefits made during the life of this contract shall be in the form of a written amendment and shall become a part of this contract, but such adjustment or modification shall not be construed as a new contract with the Director, nor as an extension of the termination date of this contract. 15-16 This Agreement does not constitute an obligation, either written or implied, for re-employment beyond the term set forth herein. F. TERMINATION This employment contract may be terminated by: (a) Mutual agreement; (b) Permanent disability; (c) Discharge for cause; (d) Retirement; or (e) Resignation, provided, however, the Director shall provide the Board at least ninety (90) days advance written notice of the resignation. 1. Permanent Disability The Board may terminate this contract for reasons of permanent disability or incapacity at any time after the Director has exhausted his accumulated sick leave and vacation benefits and either has been absent from his/her employment for a continuous period of fifty percent (50%) of his work days or presents to the Board upon request a physician's statement certifying that he/she is permanently disabled or incapacitated, subject to any obligation the Board may have to provide the Director an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended. All obligations of the Board shall cease upon written notice of termination for permanent disability or incapacity, provided that the Director shall be entitled to a hearing before the Board in closed session if he/she so requests. Such examination shall be performed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, selected and paid by the Board. The physician shall prepare a detailed report of the state of the Director’s physical and/or mental health and submit it to the Board of Education. 2. Discharge for Cause Discharge for cause shall be for any conduct, act, or failure to act by the Director which is detrimental to the best interests of the School District. Reasons for discharge for cause shall be given in writing to the Director, who shall be entitled to notice and an opportunity to request a hearing before the Board to discuss such causes. If the Director chooses to be accompanied by legal counsel, he/she shall be responsible for any costs involved. The Board hearing shall be conducted in closed session. 15-16 G. NOTICE Any notice or communication permitted or required under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall become effective on the day of mailing thereof by first class mail or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed: (a) If to the Board: Board of Education Herscher CUSD No. 2 501 North Main Street - P.O. Box 504 Herscher, Illinois 60941 (b) If to the Director: Larry Houberg 1145 S 19000 W Rd Reddick IL 60961 H. APPLICABLE LAW This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. If any portion of this Agreement is determined to be illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. I. COMPLETE AGREEMENT This Agreement contains all the terms agreed upon by the parties with respect to the subject matter of the Agreement and supersedes all prior agreements, arrangements, and communications between the parties concerning such subject matter whether oral or written. J. COUNTERPARTS This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be considered an original, and all or which taken together shall be considered the same instrument. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement this _____day of July, 2015. DIRECTOR BOARD OF EDUCATION, HERSCHER CUSD#2 KANKAKEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS _______________________________ Larry Houberg By: ________________________________ President ATTEST: ____________________________________ Secretary 15-16 C. DUTIES AND CALENDAR 1. Duties The duties and responsibilities of the Specialist shall be those duties set forth in the Specialist’s job description, those obligations imposed by the laws of the State of Illinois, all such other professional duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent, and such other duties as required by applicable Board policies and rules. The Specialist agrees to devote his best efforts to the educational program of the School District and shall not perform any work outside of the duties and responsibilities of the position for which she is employed. Only with the prior approval of the Superintendent and the Board of Education may she undertake consultative work, speaking engagements or other professional duties and obligations. 2. Normal Work Year The normal work year for the Specialist shall be Two Hundred Sixty (260) days between July 1 and June 30 annually which will include all student attendance days and teacher work days, as well as Winter and Spring breaks and snow days. E. EVALUATION 1. Written Evaluation The Superintendent in consultation with the Board shall review and assess the Specialist’s performance on or before June 1 of each year. The Specialist shall be formally evaluated in writing annually by the Superintendent on or before June 1 of each year. The evaluation shall include a description of the Specialist’s duties and responsibilities and the standards to which the Specialist is to perform. It shall consider the Specialist’s specific duties, responsibilities, management and competence as a Specialist and specify strengths and weaknesses with supporting reasons. The written evaluation shall be signed by both the Superintendent and the Specialist. The Specialist may respond to the evaluation in writing and such response shall be attached to and included in the Specialist’s personnel file. 2. Periodic Assessments The Superintendent will meet with the Specialist periodically throughout the year to review and discuss the Specialist’s performance and effectiveness in achieving the performance and professional goals established in cooperation with the Superintendent at the beginning of each term, and the assigned duties in accordance with the performance standards established for the position. 3. Extension/Termination of Contract The Board shall make a determination regarding the re-employment and assignment of the Specialist no later than (thirty) 30 days before the end of the contract term. If the Board determines not to re-employ the Specialist or to reassign the Specialist, such decision shall be provided in writing to the Specialist at least thirty (30) days before the end of the contract term. 15-16 This Agreement does not constitute an obligation, either written or implied, for re-employment beyond the term set forth herein. F. TERMINATION This employment contract may be terminated by: (a) Mutual agreement; (b) Permanent disability; (c) Discharge for cause; (d) Retirement; or (e) Resignation, provided, however, the Specialist shall provide the Board at least ninety (90) days advance written notice of the resignation. 1. Permanent Disability The Board may terminate this contract for reasons of permanent disability or incapacity at any time after the Specialist has exhausted his accumulated sick leave and vacation benefits and either has been absent from his employment for a continuous period of fifty percent (50%) of his work days or presents to the Board upon request a physician's statement certifying that he is permanently disabled or incapacitated, subject to any obligation the Board may have to provide the Specialist an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended. All obligations of the Board shall cease upon written notice of termination for permanent disability or incapacity, provided that the Specialist shall be entitled to a hearing before the Board in closed session if he so requests. Such examination shall be performed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, selected and paid by the Board. The physician shall prepare a detailed report of the state of the Specialist’s physical and/or mental health and submit it to the Board of Education. 2. Discharge for Cause Discharge for cause shall be for any conduct, act, or failure to act by the Specialist which is detrimental to the best interests of the School District. Reasons for discharge for cause shall be given in writing to the Specialist, who shall be entitled to notice and an opportunity to request a hearing before the Board to discuss such causes. If the Specialist chooses to be accompanied by legal counsel, he shall be responsible for any costs involved. The Board hearing shall be conducted in closed session. 15-16 G. NOTICE Any notice or communication permitted or required under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall become effective on the day of mailing thereof by first class mail or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed: (a) If to the Board: Board of Education Herscher CUSD No. 2 501 North Main Street - P.O. Box 504 Herscher, Illinois 60941 (b) If to the Director: Benjamin Seeman 345 W Oak St Coal City IL 60416 H. APPLICABLE LAW This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. If any portion of this Agreement is determined to be illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. I. COMPLETE AGREEMENT This Agreement contains all the terms agreed upon by the parties with respect to the subject matter of the Agreement and supersedes all prior agreements, arrangements, and communications between the parties concerning such subject matter whether oral or written. J. COUNTERPARTS This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be considered an original, and all or which taken together shall be considered the same instrument. 15-16 B. BENEFITS 1. Insurance Benefits The Board will provide the Director with the following insurance benefits: (a) Individual hospitalization and medical insurance in a program approved by the Board; and (b) Term life insurance, in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000). 2. Sick Leave, Personal Leave, and Vacation Days The Director shall be granted paid sick leave, as defined in Section 24-6 of The School Code, of twelve (12) workdays per contract year accumulative to two hundred forty (240) days. The Director shall be granted two (2) paid personal leave days per contract year for personal business. Unused personal leave days shall be credited towards the Director’s accumulated sick leave. The Director shall receive twenty (20) work days of vacation annually, exclusive of legal holidays. Said vacation days may not be taken during a period of time when school is in session. Unless permission in given by the Board of Education or designee, Winter and Spring breaks as well as snow days are considered work days. A maximum of ten (10) unused vacation days may be carried over from one school year to the next. 3. Deferred Compensation Plan/Annuity Policy From the annual salary stated in paragraph A.1 of this Agreement, the Director may: (1) annually defer compensation pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of an eligible state deferred compensation plan as described in Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code, if adopted by the Board; or (2) authorize a salary reduction in order that the Board may purchase an annuity policy for the Director as described in Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, provided that any amounts deferred under a Section 457 eligible deferred compensation plan will serve to reduce the maximum amount which can be tax sheltered through a Section 403(b) annuity. 4. Other Benefits (a) Director shall be allowed such other privileges, leaves, and fringe benefits not specifically listed herein but applicable to other full-time non-certificated personnel, provided the Director satisfies eligibility criteria for such benefits. (b) Board shall reimburse the Director for reasonable monthly expenses incurred in the performance of his/her duties. Itemization shall be made of expenses and receipts submitted to Superintendent for review and approval. (c) The Board shall reimburse the Director Fifty Dollars ($50.00) monthly for cellular phone expenses incurred. Director will turn in a copy of his/her cellular bill to accounts payable for reimbursement at the next board meeting. 15-16 C. DUTIES AND CALENDAR 1. Duties The duties and responsibilities of the Director shall be those duties set forth in the Director’s job description, those obligations imposed by the laws of the State of Illinois, all such other professional duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent, and such other duties as required by applicable Board policies and rules. The Director agrees to devote his/her best efforts to the educational program of the School District and shall not perform any work outside of the duties and responsibilities of the position for which he/she is employed. Only with the prior approval of the Superintendent and the Board of Education may he/she undertake consultative work, speaking engagements or other professional duties and obligations. 2. Normal Work Year The normal work year for the Director shall be Two Hundred Sixty (260) days between July 1 and June 30 annually which will include all student attendance days and teacher work days, as well as Winter and Spring breaks and snow days. E. EVALUATION 1. Written Evaluation The Superintendent in consultation with the Board shall review and assess the Director’s performance on or before June 1 of each year. The Director shall be formally evaluated in writing annually by the Superintendent on or before June 1 of each year. The evaluation shall include a description of the Director’s duties and responsibilities and the standards to which the Director is to perform. It shall consider the Director’s specific duties, responsibilities, management and competence as a Director and specify the Director’s strengths and weaknesses with supporting reasons. The written evaluation shall be signed by both the Superintendent and the Director. The Director may respond to the evaluation in writing and such response shall be attached to and included in the Director’s personnel file. 2. Periodic Assessments The Superintendent will meet with the Director periodically throughout the year to review and discuss the Director’s performance and effectiveness in achieving the performance and professional goals established in cooperation with the Superintendent at the beginning of each term, and the assigned duties in accordance with the performance standards established for the position. 3. Extension/Termination of Contract The Board shall make a determination regarding the re-employment and assignment of the Director no later than (thirty) 30 days before the end of the contract term. If the Board determines not to re-employ the Director or to 15-16 reassign the Director, such decision shall be provided in writing to the Director at least thirty (30) days before the end of the contract term. This Agreement does not constitute an obligation, either written or implied, for re-employment beyond the term set forth herein. F. TERMINATION This employment contract may be terminated by: (a) Mutual agreement; (b) Permanent disability; (c) Discharge for cause; (d) Retirement; or (e) Resignation, provided, however, the Director shall provide the Board at least ninety (90) days advance written notice of the resignation. 1. Permanent Disability The Board may terminate this contract for reasons of permanent disability or incapacity at any time after the Director has exhausted his/her accumulated sick leave and vacation benefits and either has been absent from his/her employment for a continuous period of fifty percent (50%) of his/her work days or presents to the Board upon request a physician's statement certifying that he/she is permanently disabled or incapacitated, subject to any obligation the Board may have to provide the Director an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended. All obligations of the Board shall cease upon written notice of termination for permanent disability or incapacity, provided that the Director shall be entitled to a hearing before the Board in closed session if he/she so requests. Such examination shall be performed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, selected and paid by the Board. The physician shall prepare a detailed report of the state of the Director’s physical and/or mental health and submit it to the Board of Education. 2. Discharge for Cause Discharge for cause shall be for any conduct, act, or failure to act by the Director which is detrimental to the best interests of the School District. Reasons for discharge for cause shall be given in writing to the Director, who shall be entitled to notice and an opportunity to request a hearing before the Board to discuss such causes. If the Director chooses to be accompanied by legal counsel, he/she shall be responsible for any costs involved. The Board hearing shall be conducted in closed session.