STATE OF TEXAS * WALNUT Bend Independent School District

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COUNTY OF COOKE *

CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT

It is hereby agreed by and between the Board of Trustees (“Board”) of Walnut Bend Independent School District, a Texas independent school district having its administrative offices in Walnut Bend, Cooke County, Texas (W.B.I.S.D.”) and Mr. Tommy Hunter (“Mr. Hunter”), that W.B.I.S.D. , in accordance with its action as reflected in the minutes of its meeting held on January 12, 2010 had and does hereby employ Mr. Hunter as Superintendent of Schools under the terms of this contract for the period of two (2) years, commencing July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2012. Both parties agree that said employee shall perform the duties of the Superintendent of Schools in and for the public schools in the said district as prescribed by the laws of the State of Texas and by the rules, regulations, and policies of the Texas Education Agency and of Walnut Bend I.S.D., pursuant to the following terms and conditions:

1. Salary: Payment Schedule. The District shall provide the Superintendent with an annual salary of which shall be approved in the annual budget. This salary shall be paid to the Superintendent in equal installments consistent with the Board's policies for 226 days of service for each year.

2. Salary: Adjustments. The Board of W.B.I.S.D. reserves the right to adjust the annual salary of Mr. Hunter during the term of this contract, although such salary adjustment shall not reduce the annual salary unless due to financial exigency, it becomes necessary to reduce the salaries of all other professional administrative staff members, in which event the Superintendent's salary will also be subject to a proportionate reduction. Any increase in salary made during the terms of this contract shall be in the form of an amendment or addendum and shall become a part of this contract, but it shall not be considered that the W.B.I.S.D. Board and Mr. Hunter have entered into a new contract, or that the termination date of the existing contract has been extended. However, the Board may by specific action extend the termination date of the existing contract.

3. Travel Expense Reimbursement. As a condition of his employment, Mr. Hunter will be required to travel on occasion on behalf of W.B.I.S.D. for which travel expenses W.B.I.S.D. will reimburse Mr. Hunter the district rate per mile of travel. In addition, Mr. Hunter will be reimbursed for actual out-of-pocket travel expenses incurred on approved school district business.

4. Insurance Expense Reimbursement. As a condition of his employment, Mr. Hunter will be entitled to any insurance provided other professional employees.

5. Housing Expense Reimbursement. As a condition of his employment, Mr. Hunter will be required to reside at 10329 FM 371, Gainesville, Texas 76240. Housing expense will include water and waste disposal.

6. Cell Phone Reimbursement. As a condition of his employment, Mr. Hunter will be reimbursed at a rate of $50.00 per month for use of personal cell phone in school business upon recommendation of attorneys to prevent the use of cell phone records as part of an open records request.

7. Membership Expense Reimbursement. W.B.I.S.D. will bear the costs of membership for Mr. Hunter in those national, state, regional, area, and local professional and civic organizations, which relate to his duties as Superintendent of Schools, in an annual amount not to exceed $1,500. Mr. Hunter's membership and active participation in such organization's are deemed to be conditions of his employment.

8. Annual Working Days. Mr. Hunter's annual contract period will be for 226 days.

9. Sick Leave; other Absences from Duty. Mr. Hunter's sick leave and other types of absence from duty, including vacation, will be governed by applicable local Board policy in force at the time pertaining to other W.B.I.S.D. professional personnel.

10. Agreement to Serve as Superintendent. In consideration for the position and the compensation hereinabove agreed to be paid therefore by W.B.I.S.D., Mr. Hunter accepts the office and position of Superintendent of Schools of Walnut Bend Independent School District of Cooke County, Texas, for the foresaid period of two (2) years, and agrees that during such time he will, to the best of his ability and skill, perform the duties of such office and position in accordance with pertinent laws pertaining to the discharge of such duties in accordance with such rules and regulations as W.B.I.S.D. may make within its lawful discretion and authority, and in accordance with recognized professional standards for the performance of such duties, as determined by law and by the Texas Education Agency.

11. Discharge; Grounds and Procedures. Throughout the term of this contract, Mr. Hunter shall be subject to discharge for good and just cause. The Board of W.B.I.S.D. shall not arbitrarily or capriciously propose his dismissal, and Mr. Hunter shall have the right to receive a full and fair hearing before the Board within a reasonable time after such dismissal has been proposed by the Board. If Mr. Hunter chooses to be represented by legal counsel at any such dismissal hearing, he will assume the cost of his own legal expenses. The Board and Mr. Hunter, through their respective attorneys, may present witnesses and other relevant evidence as shall be appropriate in such proceeding; such hearing shall be conducted in closed (executive) session unless Mr. Hunter specifically requests in writing that the hearing be open to the public. Any suspension of Mr. Hunter by the Board prior to the hearing shall be with pay.

12. Certification. Mr. Hunter shall maintain on file in the personnel office of W.B.I.S.D., throughout the period of this employment, a valid and appropriate certificate authorizing him to serve as superintendent of schools of an independent school district in the State of Texas.

13. Superintendent's Responsibilities. Mr. Hunter, as Superintendent of Schools, shall have the responsibility to recommend the organization and reorganization of the administrative and supervisory staffs, including those relating to instructional and business affairs, as well as the placement, reassignment, and transfer of professional personnel. The responsibility for recommending the employment, promotion, demotion, renewal, non-renewal, disciplining, and termination of all certified employees shall also be vested in Mr. Hunter, subject to approval by the Board.

The Superintendent shall serve as chief administrative officer to the

Board of Trustees and for W.B.I.S.D.; it shall be his responsibility to supervise and coordinate the central administrative functions of the district and he shall exercise those duties, which are mandated by statute as well as those specifically designated by the Board. The duties and responsibilities of Mr. Hunter, as Superintendent of Schools, shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

a. Attend all Board meetings and such other meetings of committees as the Board may deem desirable;

b. Coordinate the instructional program of the district in the creation and conduct of courses of study, acquisition of textbooks and supplies, and supervision related thereto;

c. Consolidate classes, assign pupils to buildings and classes, and transfer pupils;

d. Develop, maintain, and operate a constructive program of in-service training and education for all professional employees of the school system;

e. Coordinate the work of all school personnel, and establish necessary procedures for evaluating the work of such personnel;

f. Act as a deputy budget officer for the Board of Trustees, regularly prepare and present expenditure and receipt estimates necessary to the operation of the school system, and propose an annual budget;

g. Maintain a continuous study of the problems confronting schools, evaluate the quality and efficiency of all departments, and report to the board of Trustees as required;

h. Perform such other duties consistent with the foregoing as the Board of Trustees may determine and it's policy manual provides.

14. Tax-Deferred Program. The Board, at the request of Mr. Hunter and in accordance with State law, may withhold and transfer an amount of his salary annually, or semiannually, or monthly, said amount to be determined by Mr. Hunter permitting him to participate, if he so desires, in a tax-deferred program of his choosing.

15. Renewal of Contract; Extension. The Board agrees to notify Mr. Hunter in writing, at or before its regularly scheduled meeting to be held in January of 2012, of its intention to reemployee him or not to reemployee him, as the case may be, for any period beyond the term of his contract. The Board's failure to take action, however, will not operate to extend this contract.

16. Entire Agreement. This document constitutes the entire agreement and the contract between the parties concerning such employment, and may be changed or amended only by written consent of the parties hereto.

Executed in duplicate originals the 19^th day of January 2010.

Walnut Bend Independent School District

By:

President, Board of Trustees

Walnut Bend Independent School District

ATTEST:

Secretary, Board of Trustees

Walnut Bend Independent School District

Tommy Hunter