Student Agreement The acceptable and unacceptable uses of the Charter School network and the Internet are described in this “Student Acceptable Use Agreement." By signing this agreement, I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to abide by the provisions of the attached Student Acceptable Use Policy. I understand that any violations of the above could result in the immediate loss of electronic computing and may result in further disciplinary and/or legal action, including but not limited to suspension, or referral to legal authorities. I also agree to report any misuse of the Charter School network to school site teacher or administrator. Misuse can come in many forms but can be viewed as any messages sent or received that indicate or suggest pornography, unethical or illegal solicitation, racism, sexism, inappropriate language, and other issues described under the unacceptable uses in this Acceptable Use Policy. I realize that all the rules of conduct described in this Charter School Acceptable Use Policy, procedures, and handbooks apply when I am using the Charter School network. Student Name: Student Signature: Date: PARENT OR GUARDIAN AGREEMENT: (Students under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian who has read and signed this Acceptable Use Contract.) As a parent or guardian of this student, I have read this Acceptable Use Policy and understand that the use of the Charter School network is designated for educational purposes only. I understand that it is impossible for the Charter School to restrict access to all controversial materials, and I will not hold the Charter School, responsible for materials acquired on the Charter School network or Internet. I also agree to report any misuse of these electronic resources to the school administrator. I accept full responsibility for my child should they use remote connections when available to the Charter School network in a non- school setting. I hereby give my permission to issue an account for my child to use the Charter School network and Internet. I release the Charter School, its affiliates and its employees from any claims or damages of any nature arising from my child or dependent’s access and use of the Charter School network. I also agree not to hold the Charter School responsible for materials improperly acquired on the system, or for violations of copyright restrictions, user’s mistakes or negligence, or any costs incurred by users. This agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the United States and the State of California. Student Name: Parent/Legal Guardian Name: Parent/Legal Guardian Signature: Date:
Amended and Restated Agreement This Agreement amends, restates, supercedes and replaces in its entirety the Existing Loan Agreement. As a condition to the effectiveness hereof, the Existing Borrower, on behalf of its relevant fund series, shall have paid to the Bank the aggregate principal amount of all loans, and all accrued and unpaid interest, if any, outstanding under the Existing Loan Agreement through the date hereof. If the foregoing satisfactorily sets forth the terms and conditions of the Committed Line, please execute and return to the undersigned each of the Loan Documents and such other documents and agreements as the Bank may request. We are pleased to provide the Committed Line hereunder and look forward to the ongoing development of our relationship. Sincerely, STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Bank By: Name: Title: Acknowledged and Accepted: EACH OF THE BORROWERS LISTED ON APPENDIX I HERETO, for itself or on behalf of each of its respective portfolio series listed on Appendix I hereto severally and not jointly By: Name: Title: Acknowledged: STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, as Custodian By: Name: Title: APPENDIX I FUNDS AND BORROWING PERCENTAGES Name Borrowing Percentage Baron Investment Funds Trust, on behalf of each of: Baron Asset Fund 5.00 % Baron Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Small Cap Fund 5.00 % Baron Opportunity Fund 5.00 % Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Discovery Fund 5.00 % Baron Durable Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Select Funds Trust, on behalf of each of: Baron Focused Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron International Growth Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Fund 5.00 % Baron Emerging Markets Fund 5.00 % Baron Global Advantage Fund 5.00 % Baron Real Estate Income Fund 5.00 % Baron Health Care Fund 5.00 % Baron WealthBuilder Fund 5.00 % Baron FinTech Fund 5.00 % EXHIBIT A PROMISSORY NOTE $100,000,000.00 [Date] For value received, each of the undersigned hereby severally (and not jointly) promises to pay to STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY (the “Bank”), or order, at the office of the Bank at One Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 00000 xx immediately available United States dollars, the principal amount of ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS ($100,000,000.00), or such lesser original principal amount as shall be outstanding hereunder and not have been prepaid as provided herein, together with interest thereon as provided below. Each Loan shall be payable upon the earliest to occur of (a) 60 calendar days following the date on which such Loan is made, (b) the Expiration Date, or (c) the date on which such Loan otherwise becomes due and payable under the terms of the Loan Agreement referred to below, whether following the occurrence of an Event of Default or otherwise. Interest on the unpaid principal amount outstanding hereunder shall be payable at the rates and at the times as set forth in the Loan Agreement and shall be computed as set forth in the Loan Agreement. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year for the actual number of days elapsed, including holidays or other days on which the Bank is not open for the conduct of banking business. All Loans hereunder and all payments on account of principal and interest hereof shall be recorded by the Bank. The entries on the records of the Bank (including any appearing on this Note), absent manifest error, shall govern and control as to amounts outstanding hereunder, provided that the failure by the Bank to make any such entry shall not affect the obligation of the undersigned to make payments of principal and interest on all Loans as provided herein and in the Loan Agreement. Following the occurrence of a Default or an Event of Default with respect to any Fund, unpaid principal on any Loan to such Fund, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, unpaid interest on any Loan to such Fund, shall thereafter bear interest, compounded monthly and be payable on demand, until paid in full (after as well as before judgment) at a rate per annum equal to two percent (2%) above the rate otherwise applicable to such Loan under the Loan Agreement. This Note is issued pursuant to, and entitled to the benefits of, and is subject to, the provisions of a certain letter agreement dated January 28, 2015 by and among the undersigned and the Bank (herein, as the same may from time to time be amended, restated, supplemented, modified or extended, referred to as the “Loan Agreement”), but neither this reference to the Loan Agreement nor any provision thereof shall affect or impair the absolute and unconditional obligation of the undersigned makers of this Note to pay the principal of and interest on this Note as herein provided. All terms not otherwise defined herein shall be used as defined in the Loan Agreement. Any of the undersigned may at its option prepay all or any part of the principal of this Note subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Amounts prepaid may be reborrowed subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Each of the undersigned makers and every endorser and guarantor hereof hereby waives presentment, demand, notice, protest and all other demands and notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default or enforcement hereof and consents that this Note may be extended from time to time and that no such extension or other indulgence, and no substitution, release or surrender of collateral and no discharge or release of any other party primarily or secondarily liable hereon, shall discharge or otherwise affect the liability of any of the undersigned or any such endorser or guarantor. No delay or omission on the part of the Bank in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right or of any other right hereunder, and a waiver of any such right on any one occasion shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any such right on any future occasion. This Note shall amend, restate, supersede and replace that certain promissory note dated July 20, 2007 in the original principal amount of $100,000,000 executed by the Existing Borrower in favor of the Bank (the “Existing Note”). Any amounts outstanding under the Existing Note shall be deemed to be outstanding under this Note. This instrument shall have the effect of an instrument executed under seal and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The State of New York (without giving effect to any conflicts of laws provisions contained therein).
