BLACK HORSE PIKE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

580 Erial Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT TO THE BOARD

Dr. Brian Repici, Superintendent

ACTION ITEMS

 VOLUME 2013-10                                                                                                                  OCTOBER 17, 2013

A.  PERSONNEL

1.      Co-curricular Appointments                                                   

The Superintendent recommends the persons shown on SCHEDULE A be appointed to the listed co-curricular positions at the stipends shown for the 2013-2014 school year and are paid for time served in the positions.  Approval is recommended. 

 2.        Resolution for Emergency Hiring          

We are now required to submit to the County Education Office each month a list of persons we have hired that have not yet received final approval of their criminal history check. The Superintendent recommends approval of the Resolution shown on SCHEDULE B that lists those persons and the positions to which they have been appointed.

3.        Appointment: Per Diem Substitute Staff           

The persons listed on SCHEDULE C are recommended for employment as per diem substitute staff for the 2013-2014 school year,   pending completion of all pre-employment requirements. Certificates held and compensation rates are also shown. Approval is recommended.

 4.        Approval: Professional Development/School Business Requests     

5.       Approval Job Descriptions

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for the following Job Descriptions: Building Mechanic, Custodial Maintenance Personnel, Night Foreman, Grounds Maintenance and Master Mechanic. Details are shown on SCHEDULE G.

6.        Retirement: Support Staff                    

  Mr. Frank DeLayo, a Facilities Maintenance employee at Highland High School has submitted a

letter to the Board of Education indicating he will retire October 1, 2013. Mr. DeLayo has been  an employee of the district for twenty five years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the purpose of retirement, with regret.

Ms. Roxann Farrney, a Cafeteria worker at Timber Creek High School has submitted a letter to  the Board of Education indicating she will retire November 1, 2013. Ms. Farrney has been an employee of the district for eleven years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the purpose of retirement, with regret.

Ms. Mary Frame, a 12 month Vice Principal Secretary at Triton High School has submitted a letter to  the Board of Education indicating she will retire January 1, 2014. Ms. Frame has been an employee of the district for twelve and ½ years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the purpose of retirement, with regret.

7.        Retirement: Professional Staff             

  Ms. Michele Selfridge, a School Social worker at Timber Creek High School has submitted a

letter to the Board of Education indicating she will retire January 1, 2014. Ms. Selfridge has been  an employee of the district for twenty five and ½ years. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of this resignation, for the purpose of retirement, with regret.

8.        Appointment: Title IA Math & Language Tutoring               Approved 10-10-2013

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the Title IA Math and Language Tutor for the 2013-2014 school year. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE I.

9.        Appointment: Title IA Night Counselors                     Approved 10-10-2013

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the Title IA Night Counselors for the

2013-2014 school year. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE J.

10.        Appointment: Title IA Parent Liaison               Approved 10-10-2013

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the Title IA Parent Liaison for the 2013-2014 school year. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE K.

11.       Appointment: Title IA LMC Literacy Program               Approved 10-10-2013

 12.     Rescind: Twilight Alternative Secretary                     Approved 10-10-2013

The Superintendent requests Board of Education approval to rescind the appointment of Ms. Paulette Dell’Angelo as Secretary of the Twilight Alternative Program.

13.       Appointment: Perkins Positions                          Approved 10-10-2013 

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the teachers for the 2013-2014 Perkins Positions. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE M.

14.      Approval Family Medical Leave of Absence     

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for J. Incarvite, an Instructional Aide at Timber Creek High School, has requested a Medical Leave of Absence, beginning October 25, 2013 to November 15, 2013. Her anticipated return to work is November 18, 2013.

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for A. DiRienzo, an English teacher, at Highland High School, has requested a Medical Leave of Absence, beginning January 2, 2014 to March 21, 2014. Her anticipated return to work is March 24, 2014.

15.       Approval Medical Leave of Absence                      Approved 10-10-2013   

The Superintendent recommends Board of Education approval for S. McHugh, a Special Education teacher, at Triton High School, has requested a Medical Leave of Absence, beginning October 14, 2013 for 3 to 5 weeks using sick time.

 16.       Request to Serve Student Teaching

17.       Appointment: Professional Staff

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the new hires for the school year

2013-2014. Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE O.

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the Title IA English Language Learning/Spanish Tutor Para-Professional for the 2013-2014 school year.  Details of the assignment and salary are shown on SCHEDULE P.

               outlined in the agreement between the Board of Education and BHPEA for the

               school year 2012-2013. In accordance with the agreement, payment shall be made

               within fifteen days of the date of Board approval. Approval is recommended.

        C.      POLICY       

      1.       Second Reading – Policies/Regulations    

Policies

                                                                                 Regulations

                 P3144.12 Certification of Tenure Charges - Inefficiency

                 P3372      Teaching Staff Member Tenure Acquisition

                 P3373      Tenure Upon Transfer or Promotion

                 P4124      Employment Contract

                 P5512       Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying

H.            MISCELLANEOUS

          1.            Special Education – Out of District Placements 2013-14           
  

For the school year 2013-14, the Child Study Team has placed the classified students listed onSCHEDULE E in special education institutions believed to be best staffed and equipped to deal with the specific learning disabilities identified for these students. Acknowledgement of the Board of Education for these placements is requested.

 2.      Harassment Intimidation & Bullying (HIB) Investigations                Approved 10-10-2013  

3.       Overnight Field Trip                                                    Approved 10-10-2013

  Date of Event:      11:00 a.m., Oct. 16, 2013 through 2:00 p.m., Oct. 17, 2013

  Nature of Event:   Overnight – Teen Pep Retreat – Ocean City, NJ

                               Cost:                        Covered by Teen Pep Account 

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  Date of Event:          7:00 a.m., March 6, 2014 through 6:30 p.m., March 7, 2013

SPECIAL EDUCATION/POLICY UPDATE

Mr. David Cappuccio, Director of Special Services

Nothing to Report

BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

Mrs. Jean Grubb, Board Secretary/Business Administrator

Nothing to Report 

CURRICULUM UPDATE

Matthew Szuchy, Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Nothing to report

PERSONNEL UPDATE

Julie Scully, Supervisor of Personnel Management

“Violence Awareness Report”