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Also attached to this agenda item: 2026-2027 Benefit Agreements BenAgr Laura Dubak 2026-2027 (314 KB) BenAgr Alice Lu 2026-2027 (1) (288 KB) BenAgr Alix Berniker 2026-2027 (280 KB) BenAgr Barry Gamzon 2026-2027 (314 KB) BenAgr Brad Kennedy 2026-2027 (330 KB) BenAgr Denise Bisaccia 2026-2027 (312 KB) BenAgr Denise Cuomo 2026-2027 (295 KB) BenAgr Denise Harrington Cohen 2026-2027 (322 KB) BenAgr Doreen Navas-Corns 2026-2027 (265 KB) BenAgr Ellen Moskowitz 2026-2027 (306 KB) BenAgr Greg Cavalieri 2026-2027 (286 KB)

CROTON-HARMON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT​ 10 Gerstein Street Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10598 Mr. Stephen Walker Superintendent of Schools July 1, 2026 Kelly Lent District Office Dear Ms. Lent: Re: Benefit Agreement for the 2026-2027 School Year Start Date: August 14, 2023 This is to summarize, for your records, your updated benefits as an Assistant Business Manager with the District. I have outlined below what I think is a comprehensive description of all the terms and conditions of employment you enjoy as an employee with the District. Holidays and Vacations - The Assistant Business Manager covered by the agreement will have the following holidays:​ ​ July 3, 2026 ​ ​ Friday ​ Independence Day​ September 7, 2026 ​ ​ Monday ​ Labor Day​ September 21, 2026 ​ Monday ​ Yom Kippur​ October 12, 2026 ​ Monday ​ Columbus Day​ November 11, 2026 ​ Wednesday ​ Veteran’s Day​ November 26, 2026 ​ Thursday ​ Thanksgiving ​ November 27, 2026 ​ Friday ​ Day after Thanksgiving​ December 23, 2026​ ​ Wednesday ​ Holiday​ December 24, 2026 ​ Thursday ​ Christmas Eve​ December 25, 2026 ​ Friday ​ Christmas Day​ December 31, 2026 ​ Thursday ​ Floating Holiday/New Year’s Eve​ January 1, 2027 ​ Friday ​ New Year’s Day​ January 18, 2027 ​ ​ Monday ​ MLK Day​ February 15, 2027 ​ ​ Monday ​ President’s Day​ February 16, 2027 ​ Tuesday ​ Admin/Conf./Floating Holiday/Alternate Lincoln’s b-day​ March 25, 2027 ​ ​ Thursday ​ Holy Thursday​ March 26, 2027 ​ ​ Friday ​ Good Friday​ April 22, 2027 ​ Thursday ​ Passover​ April 23, 2027 ​ Friday ​ Passover​ May 31, 2027 ​ Monday ​ Memorial Day​ June 18, 2027 ​ Friday ​ Juneteenth ​ Vacation - The Assistant Business Manager will be allowed 22 vacation days to be used during the fiscal year in which they have been earned. If extenuating circumstances prevent the Assistant Business Manager from using all 22 vacation days during the school year, the Board of Education will pay for up to three (3) unused vacation days at their daily rate. Any unused vacation time will be added to sick leave days. If, in the event that the Assistant Business Manager leaves the service of the district and has taken more vacation time than has been earned (1.84 days per month), then they would be responsible for reimbursing the district at a rate of 1/240th of their salary per day. Leaves: Sick Leave - The Assistant Business Manager shall have 18 days sick leave per year with 260 days accumulation. Additional sick leave without loss of pay may be granted at the discretion of the Board of Education. Family Illness - In case of illness in the Assistant Business Manager’s immediate family, absence for a maximum of three days per year shall be allowed without loss of pay or sick leave. Any days absent beyond three days, under this provision, will be deducted from the Assistant Business Manager’s sick leave. Immediate family is defined as: children of the Assistant Business Manager, parent, husband or wife, brother or sister, or other relative residing in the Assistant Business Manager’s household or permanent member of their household. Additional family illness leave, without loss of pay, will be granted at the discretion of the Board of Education upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Personal Leave - Leave time not to exceed five (5) days of leave per year shall be granted without loss of pay subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Schools. Such leave is intended for: 1.​ Court appearance or signing legal documents. 2.​ Personal or family business. 3.​ Graduation or transporting children to college. 4.​ Marriage. 5.​ Appointment with a doctor for the employee or member of his/her immediate family. 6.​ Religious Observance. Any unused personal days will be added to sick leave days at the end of the school year. Condolence Leave - Leaves without salary deductions for death in the immediate family will be five (5) days, and in extenuating circumstances, may be extended at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools. Immediate family will be defined as the Assistant Business Manager’s child, parent, husband, wife, sister, brother, parent-in-law, or any other permanent member of the Assistant Business Manager’s household. A broader definition of “immediate family” may be requested by the Assistant Business Manager and accepted by the Superintendent of Schools if justified in the circumstances. Leave without salary deduction not to exceed three (3) days will be granted to the Assistant Business Manager whose absence is caused by the death of a relative other than the immediate family: an aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, or grandparent. In extenuating circumstances, the period may be extended with the approval of the Superintendent of Schools. Public Obligation - If the Assistant Business Manager is summoned to jury duty, they must immediately notify the Superintendent of Schools. Leave shall be granted without loss of pay or leave time. The Assistant Business Manager shall pay over to the Board all remuneration received for such service except actual expenses. Court appearances and other public duties related to school shall be granted without loss of pay or leave time. ​ Professional Leave - Leave shall be granted without loss of pay or leave time for attendance at approved professional meetings, conferences, and workshops approved by the Superintendent of Schools or their designee for professional improvement. Non-Compensable Leave - The Board of Education may authorize additional variations of administrative leave if, in its opinion, such variation is warranted. Emergency Closing Days - At the discretion of the Superintendent, you may be asked to make up excess Emergency Closing Days. Benefits: Health Insurance - The Assistant Business Manager will be able to participate in the health insurance program offered by the Board of Education. The district shall contribute 80% of the premium toward the purchase of health, surgical, prescription drug, and major medical insurance. The district shall pay annually to the Assistant Business Manager if they agree to waive health insurance coverage. A payment of $1,625 will be made in January and a payment of $1,625 will be made in June. They may re-enter the health plan after giving written notice to the business office. Coverage will begin thirty days after such notice is received. The Assistant Business Manager agrees to return a prorated portion of the money given to them by the District if they leave the district prior to June 30th. If the District insurance plan changes in any way to alter the current conditions for re-entry, the District shall notify the Assistant Business Manager and give them the option of re-entering the health plan before such changes become effective. If the Assistant Business Manager wishes to waive health insurance, they shall annually contact the business office before June 1. Life Insurance - The Board of Education will provide a term life insurance policy in the amount of $100,000 for the Assistant Business Manager employed by the district. The policy will remain effective at district expense for as long as the insured is employed as an Assistant Business Manager in the school district. The Assistant Business Manager will receive a statement from the Business Office if there is a change in the plan.​ Dental Plan - The Board of Education will provide a family dental plan for the Assistant Business Manager during the term of their employment with the District. The Assistant Business Manager will receive a statement from the Business Office if there is a change in the plan. Optical Plan - The Board of Education will provide a family optical plan for the Assistant Business Manager during their employment with the District. The Assistant Business Manager will receive a statement from the Business Office if there is a change in the plan.​ 125 Plan - The Assistant Business Manager will receive $400 for the purchase of additional benefits through the district’s 125 plan. Health and Retirement Benefits - The district agrees to provide a decreasing term life insurance policy in the amount of $25,000 for the Assistant Business Manager if their retirement takes effect at the time that they are employed by the school district. The conditions of the agreement shall be governed by the rules for providing life insurance for retirees as set forth by the carrier from whom the school district is purchasing life insurance ($25,000 policy) at the District’s cost. ​ If the retiree accepts an individual plan, the Board will contribute to the premium as follows: After the completion of 7 years of service in the district, 70% of the individual premium; After the completion of 10 years of service in the district, 80% of the individual premium. If the retiree chooses family coverage, the premium differential above and beyond the individual plan will be as follows: ​ ​ 35% by the Board of Education; 65% by the Retiree. To be eligible for retiree health coverage, the Assistant Business Manager will give advance written notice to the Superintendent of Schools of their intention to retire by January 1 of a given year for a June 30 retirement (6 months’ notice). If the retiree becomes eligible for comparable coverage through another employer while retired, the retiree must avail themself of that employer’s policy and may elect to return to the district’s plan when such employment terminates. The provisions of the minimum of seven years of service in the district and advanced written notice may be waived upon permission of the Superintendent of Schools if the employee has a serious illness or other unavoidable personal circumstances. If the Assistant Business Manager retires from the district into the New York State Retirement System, they will have the opportunity to participate in the health insurance program during retirement as offered by the Board of Education. This will include Medicare Part B premium reimbursement at the standard base rate only when they become qualified. ​ Unused Sick Leave – Upon retirement into the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System (NYSERS), the employee may apply up to 165 days of unused, accumulated sick leave as additional service credit, in accordance with Section 41-j of the Retirement and Social Security Law, provided the leave was earned and properly documented. This credit will be applied on a calendar day basis and is available only if the employee retires directly from active service with the District. No cash payment will be made for days applied toward service credit under this provision. Payment for Accumulated Sick Days – The district shall pay for each accumulated sick day beyond 100 and up to a maximum of 145 at the rate of $90 per day to the Assistant Business Manager at the time of their retirement into the New York State Employees Retirement System. Physical Examination - The Board of Education shall require the Assistant Business Manager to undergo a physical examination prior to the beginning of each school year. The district will assume that part of the expense is not covered by the Benefit Trust Fund or insurance up to $250.00. Disability Insurance - The Board will also provide disability insurance for the Assistant Business Manager as now covered through the existing policy of the Administrative unit. The Assistant Business Manager will receive a statement from the Business Office if there is a change in the plan. ​ Benefits: The district agrees to pay a sum, not to exceed $500 per school year, toward the payment of professional association dues. Tax Sheltered Annuities - The Croton-Harmon School District uses OMNI to administer the tax-sheltered annuities. The district reserves the right to limit the number of eligible companies to which the staff member can contribute and will make every effort to maintain the current list of eligible accounts. ​ ​ ​ Travel Reimbursement - The district will reimburse the Assistant Business Manager for approved conference expenses including registration fees, public transportation, meals, lodging, and other necessary expenses related to district travel. The district will also reimburse for mileage for personal use of their own vehicle on district business. The Assistant Business Manager must provide documentation of their mileage for reimbursement. The employee’s entitlement to reimbursement for expenses shall be in accordance with district policy. Personal Working Conditions - The Assistant Business Manager shall have the right to review the contents of their personnel file in the District Office upon request. Material descriptive of the Assistant Business Manager's conduct, service, character or personality shall not be placed in their personnel file unless the Assistant Business Manager has had an opportunity to review the material. The Assistant Business Manager shall acknowledge that they had the opportunity to review such materials by affixing their signature to the copy to be filed with the express understanding that such signature in no way indicates agreement with the contents thereof. The Assistant Business Manager will also have the right to submit a written statement with respect to such material, and such statement shall be reviewed with the Superintendent of Schools and attached to the Assistant Business Manager’s personnel file. Graduate credits and in-service credits earned shall be listed and updated periodically. Salary - The salary of the Assistant Business Manager will be established on a yearly basis concurrent with the beginning of the new school year in July. The salary for the 2026-2027 school year will be $126,075. Legal Counsel - In addition to those rights provided by law, the Board agrees to provide legal counsel and to indemnify the Assistant Business Manager against all uninsured financial loss arising out of any claim, demand, suit, or judgment by reason of alleged negligence or other conduct resulting in bodily or other injury to any person, or damage to the property of any person committed while the Assistant Business Manager is acting in the performance of their duties within the scope of their employment, or under the direction of the Board, consistent with and subject to the provisions of Board Policy 9110. This obligation shall supplement and be in addition to any rights which the Assistant Business Manager may have arising under the laws of the State of New York, including, but not limited to, Education Law 3023, 3028, 3811, 3813, and Article 18 of the Public Officers Law. Terms of Contract - These terms shall remain in effect until and if they are changed and are subject to approval by the Board of Education. Resignation - If the Assistant Business Manager resigns from the Croton-Harmon UFSD, they will give the district 30-day’s notice. ​ If you have any questions, please contact me. ​ Sincerely, ​ Stephen Walker ​ ​ Superintendent of Schools SW:dc ​