State of Delaware
‘School Superintendent Contract
‘This AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made this 4th day of June, 2020 by and between the
Board of Education of the Christina School District (the “Board” or “Disirict”) and Dr. Daniel C.
‘Shelton (“Administrator”).
‘The Board and Administrator agroc as follows:
1. Employment. The Board hereby employs the Administrator and the Administrator accepts
Suplonment upon the terms and conditions ofthis Agreement asa Superintendent commencing
July 1, 2020 and expiring June 30, 2025, unless the Board shall tcrminate the Adminisiranor’s
services in accordance with Delaware law and the provisions of Paragraphs § -9 below, and
Trowaded the Administrator docs now snd continuo satisfy the State Certification
Tequirements. For purposes of the assignment of duties by the Board to the Administrator, a
school year shall be a period of 12 months, beginning on July 1, and ending June 30.
2, Salary. The Administrator's total annual salary for the first year shall be composed of funds
from State, local. or federal sources or from some combination of the three sources. The total
Annual Salary will be $199,000.00 per year from the date of this Agrecment until June 30, 2021.
In years subsequent to SY202], the Administrator shall receive a 2% anoual increase plus
pefcentage increase equivalent io the local share of negotiated teacher salary percentage
ancreases (if any) reflected in the collective bargaining agrecment between the Board and the
eachess” union and the percentage increase equivalent to the state share (if any) provided to stale
employees. The annual salary of the Administrator shall not be decreased unless. within the
discretion of the Board, there is a reduction in salary for all District administrators.
3. Benefits.
a) The Administrator shall receive 27 days of vacation and designated holidays annually, and
shall be entitled to leave, in accordance with the provisions of Section 1318 of Title 14 of the
Delaware Code. The Administrator shall receive all fringe benefils normally afforded the
professional employees of the School District.
3{b) Reimbursement of Expenses - The District shall pay or rcimburse the Administrator for
scimbursable expenses incurred by the Administrator in the continuing periermance of the
Administrator's duties under this Agreement. The District agrees to pay the actual and incidental
costs incurred by the Administrator for travel. Cost may include, but are not limited to, airline
tickets (cconomy class), hotel and accommodations, meals (out of state only), rental car, and
‘other expenses incurred in the performance of the business of the District. The Administrator
shall comply with all policies, procedures and documentation requirements in accordance with
Board policies and established procedures that shall be subject to review by the District's
i auditors.
‘Xc) Vehicle Reimbursement The District will reimburse the Administrator an afler-tax flat
amount of Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00) per month during the term of this Agreement
{0 offset his exy associated with vehicle usage in licu of milcage reimbursement, which will
breincladed and annvalized into his salary afer year.
3(4) Technology Reimburscment- As with all senior District administrators. Administrator will
receive a District-owned cell phone of his choosing and wifi botspo! or similar device with
seasonable data and talk time, as well as other customary District-owned devices. If
Administrator elects to use his own cell phone instcad of a District-owned device. the District
‘will reimburse reasonable ownership and usage charges. The District will provide adequate
tcchnology hardware for the Administrator’s remote office.xe) “The Board shall rcimburse Administrator's membership charges, fecs and regular dues for
‘membership in District mission-advancing philanthropic ‘community organization(s} 10 build
Community and business relations up te $1800.00 per year.
+39 Contribution for tax deferred annuity. After one fll year of service the Disrit shal pay im
Hhap som 3% of the annual salary forthe Superintendent to invest into a tax deferred angsty
plan. The Wil be made in the firs full pay period following July | of each year. Each
Ray or dune the Administrator wil contact the business office 1 process the conimbosien and
AM Britten notice will be given to the Administrator indicating the details of the transaction.
4, Duties of Administrator. The Administrator shall faithfully perform those duties that may be
5. Changes to Staff, The Administrator, prior to publicly announcing, the. assignment,
Teassi ‘op tmamsfer of any deputy Administrator or assistant Administrator level
aa eemior, any direct report to the Administrator, or of any schoo! principal. shall consult
aan the Board Yor the assignment, reassignment or transfer. Temporary assignancnts are
Permissible and subject to approval af the next regular mecting of the schoo! board,
6. Performance Goals.
64a) Development of Goals. The Administrator shall. by August 1 of each year of this,
Xa) comcnt, submit for the Board's consideration and adoption, alist of goals for the District The
FEI goals approved by the Board shall be redaced! to writing and shall be ameng the critcrs on
tet E the Atiministrator’s performance will be reviewed and evaluated. In addition to any other
[ads the District’ goals shall include specifi performance measures and dates related 19
se tuchyevement which shall be used to evaluate the Administralor’s performance and which
Shall nclude incorporating such goals into the District Strategic Plan. The Administrator's
performance goals will inclode specific goals for student achievement, professiona
TEvclopment. fiscal responsibility, and two additional goals as agreed to with the Board.
6{b) In addition to the evaluation procedures required under Delaware law. prior 40 June 30 of
eee schoo! year, commencing in 2021, the Board may begin a semi-annual evaluation of,
Performance, The evaluation of the Administrator shall at all times be conducted in closed
Seegon and ihe evaluation and information concerning the evaluation, of whatever nature, shall
be considered confidential information as provided by law. The evaluation format and
Shall be in accordance with the evaluation instrument selected by the Board in
Peyenmen! with ihe Administrator, and in accordance with the Board's policics. and State and
in the event the Board, after consulting with the Administrator, deems that the
(Xgluation instrament. formal or procedure is to be modified by the Board and such
cea faations would require new and different performance expectations, the Administrator shall
pended seasonal per of ine o demons ssh expe premans Hers ens
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7. Speaking/Consulting and Professional Activities.
a) Speaking and Consulting Activities. The Administrator shall be permitted to undertake
ihe engagements, writing, and teaching and may serve as a consultant fo other school
Paricts education entitics, businesses and other organizations. The Administrator shall not
Sarform sich speaking or consulting activities for any organization that would create a conflict
PF interest in the performance of his duties as Administrator. The Administrator shall use his
Sa2titon or personal days for such speaking and consulting activities which require out of state
getravel. Prior to the Administrator leaving the District for speaking or consulting purposes, the
Administrator shall notify the Board reeardins the dts ahi lengh of ine tt kane
will be out of the District for such activity and will provide a contact number:
‘2(b) Professional Activities. The Administrator shall. attend and participate in appropriate
professional mectings at the local. Statc and national Jevels with the reasonable expenses for
‘such attendance to be bore by District, including membership fees and ducs of the
Administrator in such organizations, as he and the Board deem appropriate in performance of his
duties. The Administrator may hold offices or ‘accept responsibilities im these professional
‘organizations, provided that such responsibilitics do not interfere with the | ‘performance of his
duties as superintendent.
&. Expinition of Agreement. Failure on the pan of the Board or the Administrator to notify the
aera siting by certified mail no later than six (6) momths prior to the expiration of the
Agreement, of either party's intent not to renew the Agreement, will automatically fesull 39 2 one
Year extension of the existing Agreement.
9. Termination of Agrecment Prior to Expiration. The Administrator shall not vacatc his or her
Position during the term of this Agreement without the written consemt of the Board. The Bomed
Shall Dot erminate this Agreement. prior to the expiration date, excep! for good and just cause
Sel ghall provide the opportunity for a fair hearing before the Board or belore a Heating Officer
Seoigpate ba the Board. Prior to any heating in regard tothe termination ofthe Admmintaton,
Ortaene lo Review the record of the proceedings before the Hearing Officer and the Hearing
Pificers report and recommendation to the Board and within flicen (15) days of the hesrine
fing Officer, shall submit to the Administrator its decision in writing. the
A Seances appesetel by legal counsel al lal expenses cured by the
Administrator in connection with any termination bearing shall be bore by the Adminstrator.
20. Appeal. Appeal from a decision of the Board conceming the provisions of the Agreement
may be made to the State Board of Education,
11. Goveming Law. This Agreement is to be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware.
12. Counterparts. This Agreemen has been executed in duplicate counterparts, Each executed
Counterpart is intended by the parties to be their original act and dced. One counterpart is 10 be
Sclivered to the Adminisirator and the wihcr's to he cone! by the Board.
13. Contract Modification. This Agreement Js the whole agreement ofthe partes and may not be
amended, modified or altcred except as hereinafier set forth. This Agreement may be modified
annually or as required with respect to Paragraphs 2 and 3 by written addendum signed by both
Parties and attached 10 the original executed counterpart.
23. Severability. All terms and covenants herein are severable, and in the event any of them shall
bbe held to be invalid by any competent cour, this Agreement shull be interpreted ay if such
invalid term, agreement or covenant were noi contained herein.
15. First Year Transitional Costs. In order to assist in the orderly transition and relocation of
the Administrator from his curren position and locale to the Distsict, the District will include in
‘only School Year 2021 compensation a transition cost partial offset payment of $15,000.00. If
Administrator Jcaves employ of the District prior to July 1, 2021, the $15,000 shall be returned
to the District immediately. The $15,000 is a benefit to Administrator and thus amounis due
from Administrator to the District (if Administrator leaves prior to July 1, 2021) may beto collect the $15,000.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, the parties ave hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year
first written.
RD OF EDUCATION,
Dr. Meredith L. Griffin ae
Christina Board of Edocation
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'E. Evans, Esq... Mert
Christina Board of Education
Christina Board of Education
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‘Warren Howell, Member
Christina Board of Education
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Daniel C Shelton