Polito v. School Committee of Peabody

The school committee of Peabody (committee) appeals from a summary judgment declaring that the plaintiff, Anthony T. Polito, is entitled to arbitrate whether good cause existed to terminate his services as an assistant superintendent of the Peabody school system.

Facts. Polito was hired in June, 2004, as an assistant superintendent of schools in Peabody pursuant to a written agreement (agreement). The agreement was drafted by the committee and provided that his employment commenced on July 1, 2004, and continued until June 30, 2007, a three-year term. Paragraph 4 of the agreement, entitled…