NORTH KINGSTOWN SCHOOL COMMITTEE
July 13, 2021
10:00 AM Business Meeting
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North Kingstown School Committee “Educate, Inspire, Challenge” Page 1
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:
Business Meeting Agenda July 13, 2021
North Kingstown School Committee “Educate, Inspire, Challenge” Page 2
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>.
NORTH KINGSTOWN SCHOOL COMMITTEE
MEETING DATE: July 13, 2021
DECISION REQUESTED
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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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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.
NORTH KINGSTOWN SCHOOL COMMITTEE
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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NORTH KINGSTOWN SCHOOL COMMITTEE
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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NORTH KINGSTOWN SCHOOL COMMITTEE
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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